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Current Affairs 05 November 2025
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is celebrated to honour the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism. The day symbolizes peace, unity, and spirituality, encouraging people to follow the Guru’s teachings of truth, equality, and compassion.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 at Talwandi, now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. His philosophy emphasized the belief in One God (Ik Onkar) and equality among all human beings, irrespective of religion, gender, or social status.
His core teachings are summarized through three key principles:
- Kirat Karni: Earn a living honestly.
- Vand Chakna: Share with others.
- Naam Japna: Remember and meditate on God in all actions.
Guru Nanak Jayanti thus stands as a reminder to live a life guided by honesty, service, and faith.
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025
World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed globally on 5 November every year to raise awareness about tsunami risks and the importance of preparedness. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, the day aims to promote better understanding and readiness against such natural disasters.
The theme for 2025 is “Be Tsunami Ready: Invest in Tsunami Preparedness,” urging governments and communities to prioritize disaster resilience, invest in warning systems, and strengthen coastal safety measures.
Jannik Sinner Reclaims World No. 1 with Paris Masters Win
Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner has reclaimed the ATP World No. 1 ranking after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in the 2025 Paris Masters final. With a straight-sets victory (6–4, 7–6), Sinner dethroned Carlos Alcaraz, consolidating his dominance on indoor hard courts.
This triumph marked Sinner’s first Paris Masters title and extended his indoor winning streak to 26 matches, establishing him as one of the most consistent players of the season. The win also highlighted his emergence as a leading force in modern tennis.
Sir David Beckham Receives Knighthood
Legendary footballer David Beckham, former England captain and global sports icon, has been knighted by King Charles III for his exceptional contributions to football and philanthropy.
He was honoured as a Knight Bachelor during the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. Accompanied by his wife Victoria Beckham and his parents, Beckham received the distinction in a heartfelt ceremony, joining the ranks of Britain’s most celebrated athletes.
Sanjay Garg Appointed Director General of BIS
Senior IAS officer Sanjay Garg (1994 batch, Kerala cadre) has taken charge as the Director General of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) effective 1 November 2025.
BIS serves as India’s national standards body, ensuring the quality, safety, and reliability of products and services across various sectors. It plays a vital role in consumer protection, industrial regulation, hallmarking, and food safety, supporting the government’s mission of building a robust and quality-driven economy.
QS Asia University Rankings 2026
The QS Asia University Rankings 2026 have revealed a mixed outcome for Indian universities. While institutional scores improved, most Indian institutions, including several IITs, witnessed a decline in overall ranking.
Among the top 10 Indian universities, nine dropped in rank, reflecting heightened competition from universities in China, Singapore, South Korea, and Malaysia, which continue to excel through global collaborations, strong research output, and better faculty-student ratios.
India Exports Fortified Rice to Costa Rica
India has achieved a new milestone in agricultural exports by sending its first shipment of Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) to Costa Rica. The 12-metric tonne consignment, shipped from Chhattisgarh under the facilitation of APEDA, marks a step forward in promoting nutrition-based trade.
Fortified rice is created by mixing rice flour with iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, forming grains through extrusion technology. The process supports the government’s Kuposhan Mukt Bharat initiative and contributes to reducing global malnutrition.
India Sends Humanitarian Aid to Jamaica and Cuba
Demonstrating its commitment to international solidarity, India has dispatched 20 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) materials each to Jamaica and Cuba following Hurricane Melissa.
The relief operation, executed by the Indian Air Force, included essential supplies such as the Aarogya Maitri BHISHM Cube, food, medicines, power generators, hygiene kits, and shelter materials. Dispatched on 4 November 2025 from New Delhi, the mission underscores India’s proactive role in aiding Global South nations during crises.
India to Import Eight More Cheetahs from Botswana
Under Project Cheetah, India will import eight additional cheetahs from Botswana by December 2025 to strengthen the species’ reintroduction efforts.
The cheetahs, currently in quarantine, will be relocated to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh for acclimatization.
India earlier brought cheetahs from Namibia (2022) and South Africa (2023), bringing the total population to 27, including 16 cubs born in India. The initiative aims to restore the species that went extinct in 1952 and promote ecological balance and biodiversity conservation.
Zohran Mamdani Becomes Mayor of New York City
In a historic political achievement, Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim, first South Asian, and youngest mayor in over a century.
Born in Uganda and of Indian origin, Mamdani grew up in New York and previously served in the New York State Assembly.
His progressive policies include:
- Free public bus transportation
- Universal child care
- Rent freeze for stabilized units
- Raising the minimum wage to $30/hour by 2030
- Increasing taxes on the wealthiest 1% and large corporations
Mamdani’s victory marks a turning point in New York’s political landscape, highlighting the growing representation of diverse voices in American governance.
Review Questions
- Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth of which Sikh Guru?
A. Guru Gobind Singh Ji
B. Guru Arjan Dev Ji
C. Guru Nanak Dev Ji
D. Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Answer: C. Guru Nanak Dev Ji - What is another name for Guru Nanak Jayanti?
A. Baisakhi
B. Lohri
C. Gurpurab
D. Hola Mohalla
Answer: C. Gurpurab - On which date is World Tsunami Awareness Day observed every year?
A. 1 November
B. 5 November
C. 10 November
D. 15 November
Answer: B. 5 November - What is the theme for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025?
A. “Tsunami Awareness for All”
B. “Be Tsunami Ready: Invest in Tsunami Preparedness”
C. “Save Lives, Stop Waves”
D. “Together Against Tsunamis”
Answer: B. “Be Tsunami Ready: Invest in Tsunami Preparedness” - Who reclaimed the ATP World No. 1 ranking after winning the 2025 Paris Masters
final?
A. Novak Djokovic
B. Carlos Alcaraz
C. Rafael Nadal
D. Jannik Sinner
Answer: D. Jannik Sinner - Who recently received knighthood from King Charles III?
A. Wayne Rooney
B. Lionel Messi
C. David Beckham
D. Harry Kane
Answer: C. David Beckham - Who has been appointed as the Director General of the Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS) from 1 November 2025?
A. Rajiv Bansal
B. Sanjay Garg
C. Rakesh Verma
D. Alok Singh
Answer: B. Sanjay Garg - What trend was highlighted in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 for Indian
institutions?
A. Indian universities improved significantly in rank
B. Indian institutions were excluded from the rankings
C. Scores improved but rankings declined
D. No Indian university made it to the top 100
Answer: C. Scores improved but rankings declined - India exported its first consignment of fortified rice kernel (FRK) to which country?
A. Brazil
B. Costa Rica
C. Argentina
D. Mexico
Answer: B. Costa Rica - Who has become the first Muslim, first South Asian, and youngest mayor of New
York City in over a century?
A. Rishi Sunak
B. Zohran Mamdani
C. Sadiq Khan
D. Kamal Dhanraj
Answer: B. Zohran Mamdani
