Here are the most important current affairs of 05 November 2025, covering sports, economy, appointments, defence, and international news — essential for aspirants of UPSC, SSC, Banking, Defence, and State-level exams.
Pro Kabaddi League 2025 – Dabang Delhi KC Crowned Champions
The 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL 2025) was held from 29 August to 31 October 2025, where Dabang Delhi KC clinched their second title, defeating Puneri Paltan in the final.
Top Scorer: Ayan Lohachab (324 points, Patna Pirates)
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Fazal Atrachali (Dabang Delhi KC)
Each team consists of 7 players on the field.
Sports Highlights:
India won 48 medals at the Asian Youth Games 2025.
India clinched the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 by defeating South Africa by 52 runs.
FIDE named the World Chess Cup Trophy after Viswanathan Anand.
Punjab’s Namitbir Singh Walia earned the International Master (IM) chess title.
Ahmedabad to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
ICC and UNICEF launched the “Promise to Children” campaign to promote child rights.
SBI Conducts Its First Gold Trade on India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)
The State Bank of India (SBI) has successfully executed its first-ever gold trade on the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX), located in GIFT City, Gujarat.
This marks a major step toward transparency and efficiency in India’s gold import and trading ecosystem.
IIBX is a digital platform designed to make gold and silver trading more transparent and efficient.
President Droupadi Murmu Addresses Uttarakhand Assembly Silver Jubilee Session
On 3 November 2025, President Droupadi Murmu addressed a special session of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, marking the Silver Jubilee of the state.
She praised Uttarakhand’s progress and urged representatives to strengthen people’s connection with governance.
State Formation: 9 November 2000 (carved out of Uttar Pradesh)
Capitals: Dehradun (Winter), Bhararisen (Summer)
Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Governor: Gurmeet Singh
Vidhan Sabha: 70 seats
National Parks: Jim Corbett, Rajaji, Valley of Flowers, Gangotri, Govind Pashu Vihar, and Nanda Devi
Nauradehi Sanctuary to Become India’s Third Permanent Cheetah Habitat
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced plans to develop the Nauradehi Sanctuary as India’s third permanent cheetah habitat under Project Cheetah.
Located in Sagar and Damoh districts, the sanctuary covers around 1,200 sq. km and falls under the Veerangana Rani Durgawati Tiger Reserve.
Existing habitats under Project Cheetah:
Kuno National Park (Sheopur & Morena)
Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary (Mandsaur & Neemuch)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Project Cheetah on 17 September 2022 in Kuno National Park.
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Ankathy Raju Appointed as Director of DRDL, Hyderabad
Ankathy Raju has been appointed as the new Director of DRDO’s Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad.
DRDL is the premier missile development centre under DRDO, part of the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Missile Complex.
Founded: 1958
Headquarters: New Delhi
Current Chairman: Dr. Sameer V. Kamat
Ministry: Ministry of Defence
Kane Williamson Retires from T20 Internationals
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20 International cricket after playing 93 matches and scoring 2,575 runs.
He captained New Zealand in 75 T20Is and will now focus on Test and ODI formats.
Aditi Ashok Finishes 27th in Maybank Championship 2025
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok finished 27th in the Maybank Championship 2025 held in Malaysia.
She hails from Bengaluru (Karnataka) and is India’s top female golfer.
Rio 2016 Olympics: Participated
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: 4th place finish
Asian Games 2022 (Hangzhou): Silver medal in Women’s Individual event
Indian Army Conducts Major Drone Exercise “Vayu Samvachan-II”
The Indian Army’s Southern Command successfully conducted a large-scale drone and counter-drone exercise named ‘Vayu Samvachan-II’ in the Rajasthan desert region near the border.
Objective: To test readiness for next-generation warfare and drone-based operations.
Major Military Exercises 2025:
8th Shakti Exercise – India & France
1st Tiger Claw – India & USA
22nd Khan Quest – Multinational
Teesta Prahar – Indian Army
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Honoured by IIT Kanpur
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has been awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award by IIT Kanpur, its highest recognition since 1989.
He is a 1985 batch B.Tech (Civil Engineering) graduate.
Other Major Awards 2025:
National Marine Varun Award: Rajesh Unni
Humanitarian Award 2024: Mohanji
National Youth Award: Akarsh Shroff
Fred Darrington Sand Master Award: Sudarsan Pattnaik
Ramnath Goenka Journalism Award: Mridulika Jha
Denmark’s Knight Cross Award: Vijay Shankar
Gold Mercury Prize: Dalai Lama
Sanjay Garg Appointed as DG, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Senior IAS officer Sanjay Garg (1994 batch, Kerala cadre) has taken charge as the new Director General of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
About BIS:
National standards body of India
Ensures product quality, safety, and reliability
Works under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs
Promotes industry growth, consumer protection, and exports
Recent Key Appointments:
Sonali Sen Gupta – Executive Director, RBI
Rishi Sunak – Senior Advisor, Microsoft & Anthropic
Sanju Samson – EPL Ambassador for India
Pravir Ranjan – DG, CISF
Rajiv Verma – Chief Secretary, Delhi
Mithun Manhas – 37th President, BCCI
Shailesh Chandra – MD & CEO, Tata Motors
Anand Piramal – Chairman, Piramal Finance
Gopichand Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Group, Passes Away
Gopichand Hinduja, the Chairman of the Hinduja Group, passed away at the age of 85 in London on 4 November 2025.
He was affectionately known as “GP” in the business world.
About Hinduja Group:
Founded: 1914 by Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
The Hinduja family is considered the richest family in the UK.
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