🗓️ Date: 5 November 2025
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🇮🇳 National News (India Updates)
Guru Nanak Jayanti (556th Birth Anniversary)
Explanation: India celebrates the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism. Over 2,100 Indian Sikhs visited Pakistan via Wagah Border for prayers — a symbol of peace and harmony.
Exam Link: GS-1 Culture | Sikh History
Explanation: India celebrates the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism. Over 2,100 Indian Sikhs visited Pakistan via Wagah Border for prayers — a symbol of peace and harmony.
Exam Link: GS-1 Culture | Sikh History
Supreme Court on POCSO Act Misuse
Explanation: The Supreme Court highlighted misuse of the POCSO Act in teenage relationships and marital disputes. Emphasis on awareness for both genders.
Exam Link: GS-2 Judiciary | Gender Laws
Explanation: The Supreme Court highlighted misuse of the POCSO Act in teenage relationships and marital disputes. Emphasis on awareness for both genders.
Exam Link: GS-2 Judiciary | Gender Laws
PM Modi Launches ₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Fund
Explanation: Prime Minister launched the ₹1 lakh crore Research & Innovation Fund to support startups. Google and Microsoft to train 1 crore youth in AI.
Exam Link: GS-3 Science | ANRF Scheme
Explanation: Prime Minister launched the ₹1 lakh crore Research & Innovation Fund to support startups. Google and Microsoft to train 1 crore youth in AI.
Exam Link: GS-3 Science | ANRF Scheme
🌍 International News
Philippines Earthquake – 5.8 Magnitude
Explanation: A 5.8 magnitude quake struck Negros Island. No major damage reported. Fourth quake this month in the Ring of Fire.
Exam Link: GS-3 Disaster | Geography
Explanation: A 5.8 magnitude quake struck Negros Island. No major damage reported. Fourth quake this month in the Ring of Fire.
Exam Link: GS-3 Disaster | Geography
US Government Shutdown Risk
Explanation: Funding dispute in US Congress could cause a government shutdown on election day. May affect global markets.
Exam Link: GS-2 IR | US Politics
Explanation: Funding dispute in US Congress could cause a government shutdown on election day. May affect global markets.
Exam Link: GS-2 IR | US Politics
Nepal Avalanche – 7 Climbers Dead
Explanation: Avalanche on Yalung Ri peak killed 7 climbers (5 foreigners). Rescue ongoing. Shows Himalayan risks.
Exam Link: GS-3 Disaster Management
Explanation: Avalanche on Yalung Ri peak killed 7 climbers (5 foreigners). Rescue ongoing. Shows Himalayan risks.
Exam Link: GS-3 Disaster Management
💰 Economy & Finance
RBI Raises GDP Forecast to 7.2%
Explanation: RBI raised India’s growth forecast to 7.2% for FY 2025–26. PLI schemes boosted manufacturing, inflation at 4.5%.
Exam Link: GS-3 Economy | RBI
Explanation: RBI raised India’s growth forecast to 7.2% for FY 2025–26. PLI schemes boosted manufacturing, inflation at 4.5%.
Exam Link: GS-3 Economy | RBI
₹7,000 Cr for EVs & Tech Magnets
Explanation: Govt allocated ₹7,000 crore to promote rare earth magnet production. Target: self-reliance by 2030.
Exam Link: GS-3 Industry | Make in India
Explanation: Govt allocated ₹7,000 crore to promote rare earth magnet production. Target: self-reliance by 2030.
Exam Link: GS-3 Industry | Make in India
IPPB Doorstep Banking for Seniors
Explanation: India Post Payments Bank to deliver pensions and services to 10 crore senior citizens through 1.3 lakh post offices.
Exam Link: GS-3 Financial Inclusion
Explanation: India Post Payments Bank to deliver pensions and services to 10 crore senior citizens through 1.3 lakh post offices.
Exam Link: GS-3 Financial Inclusion
🚀 Science & Technology
ISRO’s SpaDeX – Space Docking Success
Explanation: ISRO achieved its first successful satellite docking test under SpaDeX mission. Prepares India for its future space station.
Exam Link: GS-3 Space | ISRO Missions
Explanation: ISRO achieved its first successful satellite docking test under SpaDeX mission. Prepares India for its future space station.
Exam Link: GS-3 Space | ISRO Missions
Digital Fisheries Census 2025
Explanation: India launched the first digital census for 12 lakh fisher households using an app.
Exam Link: GS-3 Blue Economy
Explanation: India launched the first digital census for 12 lakh fisher households using an app.
Exam Link: GS-3 Blue Economy
AI Training for 1 Crore Youth
Explanation: Google & Microsoft to train 1 crore students in Artificial Intelligence as part of RDI fund.
Exam Link: GS-3 Digital India
Explanation: Google & Microsoft to train 1 crore students in Artificial Intelligence as part of RDI fund.
Exam Link: GS-3 Digital India
🌿 Environment
Lancet Report: 1.7 Million Died from Air Pollution
Explanation: In 2022, PM2.5 pollution caused 1.7 million deaths and 9.5% GDP loss. Higher than COVID deaths.
Exam Link: GS-3 Pollution | Health
Explanation: In 2022, PM2.5 pollution caused 1.7 million deaths and 9.5% GDP loss. Higher than COVID deaths.
Exam Link: GS-3 Pollution | Health
Green Hydrogen Plant Starts in Gujarat
Explanation: India’s first green hydrogen plant launched. Target 5 MMT by 2030.
Exam Link: GS-3 Renewable Energy
Explanation: India’s first green hydrogen plant launched. Target 5 MMT by 2030.
Exam Link: GS-3 Renewable Energy
World Tsunami Awareness Day
Explanation: UN day with theme “Early Warning Saves Lives.” India conducted drills in Odisha.
Exam Link: GS-3 Disaster | UN Days
Explanation: UN day with theme “Early Warning Saves Lives.” India conducted drills in Odisha.
Exam Link: GS-3 Disaster | UN Days
🏆 Sports
LA Dodgers Win World Series 2025
Explanation: Dodgers defeated Toronto Blue Jays 5–4 in Game 7 to retain their title.
Exam Link: Sports GK | MLB
Explanation: Dodgers defeated Toronto Blue Jays 5–4 in Game 7 to retain their title.
Exam Link: Sports GK | MLB
Kerala Blasters Beat Delhi 3–0
Explanation: Kerala Blasters secured a 3–0 win in the AIFF Super Cup. Boosts Indian Football recognition.
Exam Link: Indian Football
Explanation: Kerala Blasters secured a 3–0 win in the AIFF Super Cup. Boosts Indian Football recognition.
Exam Link: Indian Football
Dabang Delhi Wins PKL Season 12
Explanation: Dabang Delhi defeated Puneri Paltan 39–36. Naveen Kumar named top raider.
Exam Link: Sports History
Explanation: Dabang Delhi defeated Puneri Paltan 39–36. Naveen Kumar named top raider.
Exam Link: Sports History
🎖️ Important Days & Awards
Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2025
Explanation: Best Film – Stree 2, Best Actor – Kartik Aaryan, Best Actress – Kriti Sanon, Best Director – Kabir Khan.
Exam Link: GS-1 Culture | Cinema
Explanation: Best Film – Stree 2, Best Actor – Kartik Aaryan, Best Actress – Kriti Sanon, Best Director – Kabir Khan.
Exam Link: GS-1 Culture | Cinema
Guru Nanak Jayanti – 556 Years
Explanation: Celebrated across India symbolizing equality and service.
Exam Link: GS-1 Culture
Explanation: Celebrated across India symbolizing equality and service.
Exam Link: GS-1 Culture
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