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GK Update

Wed 05 Nov, 2025

National News

Fourth Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign

  • The Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, launched the Fourth Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign in New Delhi.
  • This initiative is a major step towards ensuring ease of living for pensioners and promoting their digital empowerment.

Related Facts:

  • Campaign Duration: From 1 November to 30 November 2025 (the annual month for submission of life certificates by pensioners)
  • Coverage: This is the largest campaign so far. Its objective is to reach more than 2 crore pensioners across over 2,000 districts, sub-divisions, and cities across the country.

International Election Visitors Programme 2025

  • The Election Commission has launched the International Election Visitors Programme 2025 (IEVP 2025).

Related Facts:

  • Participation: A total of 14 participants from 7 countries took part in the inaugural session.
  • Countries Participating: France, South Africa, Belgium, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Colombia
  • Year of Introduction of IEVP: 2014

State News

Announcement of the Establishment of TAIH: Telangana

  • The Government of Telangana has announced the establishment of the Telangana Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub (TAIH).
  • This hub has been created with the aim of positioning Telangana among the top 20 AI hubs in the world by 2035.

Telangana:

  • Formation: 2 June 2014
  • Capital: Hyderabad
  • Geographical Location: Situated in the south-central part of the Deccan Plateau

Neighboring States:

  • Maharashtra to the North
  • Chhattisgarh to the North-East
  • Andhra Pradesh to the South and East
  • Karnataka to the West
  • Official / Major Languages: Telugu and Urdu
  • Major Festivals: Bathukamma (Festival of Flowers) and Bonalu
  • Major Rivers: Godavari and Krishna
  • Folk Dances: Perini Shiva Tandavam, Lambadi Dance
  • Famous Lake: Hussain Sagar Lake located in Hyderabad

Expansion of Uttan–Virar Sea Link up to Vadhavan Port: Maharashtra

  • The Government of Maharashtra has approved the extension of the Uttan–Virar Sea Link to Vadhavan Port in Palghar district.
  • This expansion will enhance coastal connectivity within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
  • The total length of this project will be 55.12 km.

Maharashtra:

  • Formation: 1 May 1960
  • Capital: Mumbai (India’s financial and entertainment capital)
  • Sub-Capital: Nagpur
  • Official Language: Marathi
  • Location: Situated in Western India, along the Arabian Sea

Neighboring States:

  • Gujarat
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Telangana
  • Karnataka
  • Goa

International News

New York City Election

  • Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has won the position of Mayor of New York City.
  • He defeated the independent candidate Andrew Cuomo.

Related Facts:

  • With this victory, Mamdani becomes the first Muslim and one of the youngest mayors of the city in several generations.
  • He will assume office on 1 January 2026.

First Female Governor of the State of Virginia

  • In the governor elections held for the U.S. state of Virginia, the Democratic Party candidate Abigail Spanberger officially won by defeating the Republican candidate Winsome Earl-Sears.
  • With this victory, Abigail Spanberger has become the first female Governor of the state.

United States of America (USA):

  • Located in North America
  • Third-largest country in the world by area (after Russia and Canada)
  • Rocky Mountains: A major mountain range located in the western part of the country
  • Appalachian Mountains: Located in the eastern part of the country
  • Neighboring Countries:
  • Canada to the North
  • Mexico to the South

Environment News

Typhoon Kalmaegi

  • One of the most powerful cyclones of the year, Typhoon Kalmaegi, affected central Philippines.

Kalmaegi (Typhoon Kalmaegi):

  • Local Name: In the Philippines, it was locally named "Typhoon Tino."
  • Affected Regions: The cyclone mainly impacted the Visayas island group in central Philippines and several provinces in eastern Philippines.
  • Type: Tropical Cyclone (Typhoon)

17th Meeting of the India–Israel Joint Working Group

  • The 17th meeting of the India–Israel Joint Working Group was held in Tel Aviv on 4 November 2025.
  • The meeting was co-chaired by Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary of India, and Major General (Retd.) Amir Baram, Director General of the Ministry of Defence of Israel.
  • Both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further expand defence cooperation.

Israel:

  • Location: West Asia (Middle East region)
  • Established: 14 May 1948
  • Capital: Jerusalem
  • Official Languages: Hebrew and Arabic
  • Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
  • Major Religion: Judaism
  • Neighboring Countries: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt
  • Parliament Name: Knesset
  • Major Intelligence Agency: Mossad

22nd Meeting of the India–US Military Cooperation Group

  • The 22nd meeting of the India–United States Military Cooperation Group was held in Hawaii, USA.
  • The two-day meeting was co-chaired by Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), India, and Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rudd, Deputy Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command.

Related Facts :

  • Venue: Hawaii, USA (Headquarters of the US Indo-Pacific Command)
  • Co-Chair (India): Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), Headquarters IDS
  • Co-Chair (USA): Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rudd, Deputy Commander, US Indo-Pacific Command

First International and 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya Schools

  • The First International and 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya Schools began at Grand Hyatt, Dubai.

Related Facts :

  • Date: 4–5 November 2025 (The annual conference is usually held around these dates)
  • Participants: Over 400 principals and school leaders from India and abroad (including UAE, Pakistan, and Afghanistan)
  • Theme of the Conference: "Rooted in Wisdom, Rising with Vision: Reimagining Education through NEP"

Termination of Diplomatic Relations between Peru and Mexico

  • Peru has announced the termination of its diplomatic relations with Mexico.
  • This decision was taken after Mexico granted asylum to Peru’s former Prime Minister Betsy Chávez.
  • Chávez is facing trial for her alleged involvement in the failed coup attempt carried out by former President Pedro Castillo in December 2022.

Related Facts :

Peru :

  • Capital: Lima
  • Currency: Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
  • Continent: South America
  • The Amazon River is considered to originate in the Andes of Peru
  • Peru was an important center of the ancient Inca civilization

Mexico :

  • Capital: Mexico City
  • Continent: North America
  • Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
  • The Mayan and Aztec civilizations flourished here
  • The "Day of the Dead" (Día de los Muertos) is a world-famous festival

Sports News

Two-Match Ban on Pakistani Cricketer Haris Rauf

  • The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a two-match ban on Pakistani cricketer Haris Rauf for violating the Code of Conduct during the final match of the Asia Cup 2025 against India.
  • In addition, Rauf has been fined 30% of his match fee.

International Cricket Council (ICC):

  • The ICC is the global governing and regulatory body for international cricket.
  • Established: 15 June 1909 (originally as the Imperial Cricket Conference by representatives from Australia, England, and South Africa)
  • Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  • (It was shifted from London to Dubai in 2005.)
  • Chairman: Jay Shah
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Geoff Allardice

ICC Women’s One Day International (ODI) Cricket Rankings

  • In the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings, India’s Jemimah Rodrigues has reached the 10th position, while Smriti Mandhana has climbed to the 2nd position.

Related Facts:

  • Deepti Sharma has secured the 4th position in the all-rounders’ rankings.
  • South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt has moved to the 1st position, surpassing Smriti Mandhana.

Art and Culture

556th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

  • The 556th birth anniversary (also known as Gurpurab or Prakash Parv) of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder and the first Guru of Sikhism, was celebrated on 5 November 2025.
  • This festival falls on the day of Kartik Purnima and is one of the most important festivals for followers of Sikhism.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji :

  • Birth: 15 April 1469
  • Birthplace: Talwandi (now known as Nankana Sahib, Pakistan)
  • Father: Kalyan Das (also known as Kalu Ji)
  • Mother: Tripta Devi
  • Wife: Mata Sulakhni
  • Sons: Sri Chand and Lakhmi Chand

Core Teachings:

  • Naam Japo: Remember and meditate on the name of God
  • Kirat Karo: Earn your livelihood through honest work
  • Vand Chhako: Share your earnings and help those in need
  • Famous Hymn: Japji Sahib
  • Death: 22 September 1539
  • Place of Death: Kartarpur, Pakistan
  • Here, Guru Nanak Dev Ji established the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara

‘Baliyatra’ Festival

  • The ‘Baliyatra’ festival is being organized on the banks of the Mahanadi River in Cuttack, Odisha, from 5 to 12 November 2025.

About ‘Baliyatra’ :

  • Location: Cuttack, Odisha
  • Location: Banks of the Mahanadi River
  • Duration: Begins annually after Kartik Purnima
  • Significance: Commemorates the tradition of ancient maritime trade
  • In ancient times, merchants from Odisha (formerly Kalinga), known as "Sadhavas" or "Sadavas," sailors, used to trade by sea with Southeast Asian countries such as Bali, Java, Sumatra, Sri Lanka, and others.
  • This is called "Boat Worship.

Raas Purnima

  • Raas Purnima (also known as Sharad Purnima or Kojagari Purnima) is being celebrated in West Bengal.
  • This festival is associated with Lord Krishna and Radha, especially their Raas Leela, swing rituals (Jhoola-Yatra), and devotional love songs.

Related Facts :

  • The Raas Utsav and fair at the Madan Mohan Temple in Cooch Behar is 213 years old.
  • This festival is also known as ‘Tripurari Purnima’ or ‘Dev Deepawali’.

Person In News

Former Vice President Dick Cheney

  • Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84.

Related Facts:

  • He served as the 46th Vice President under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009.
  • He had long suffered from heart problems.
  • He suffered his first heart attack at the age of 37 and underwent a heart transplant in 2012.

Charles Coste Passes Away

  • French cyclist Charles Coste, the world's oldest living Olympic gold medalist, has died at the age of 101.
  • He also participated as a torchbearer in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Kim Yong Nam Passes Away

  • North Korea's former ceremonial head of state, Kim Yong Nam, has died at the age of 97.
  • He was a longtime chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, the ceremonial head of state of North Korea.

Ranks and Reports

World Cooperative Monitor Report 2025

  • The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) released the 13th edition of the World Cooperative Monitor Report 2025 during the Cooperatives and Mutuals Leadership Council (CM50) meeting held in Doha.
  • This report, prepared in collaboration with the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises (EURICSE), provides a comprehensive overview of the economic performance of the 300 largest cooperatives and mutual organizations worldwide.
  • In the report, Amul (Sector: Dairy/Agriculture, Rank: World No. 1) and IFFCO (Sector: Fertilizers/Agriculture, Rank: World No. 2) have been listed among the top cooperative organizations globally, based on performance relative to per capita GDP.

Key Facts

  • The combined turnover of the world's top 300 cooperatives in 2023 was US$2.79 trillion.
  • Agriculture (35.7%) and insurance (31.7%) lead the sectors by turnover, followed by wholesale and retail trade (18%).
  • Note: The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC), with the theme: "Cooperatives Build a Better World."

Important days

World Tsunami Awareness Day

  • World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed every year on 5 November to raise awareness about the dangers of tsunamis, promote preparedness, and spread knowledge on safety measures and disaster management.

Related Facts:

  • Theme for this year (2025): Building Strong and Secure Communities for the Future
  • Proclamation: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially declared the observance of this day in December 2015
  • First Event: The day was first celebrated on November 5, 2016
  • Inspiration: The inspiration for celebrating this day came from Japan. During the tsunami that struck Japan on November 5, 1854, a farmer named Hamaguchi Gorou set fire to his crops to signal villagers to seek higher ground, saving hundreds of lives.

 

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