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Current Affairs 04th November 2025
1. Sanjay Garg Assumes Charge as DG of Bureau of Indian Standards
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Appointment Details: Sanjay Garg, a 1994-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre, took charge as DG of BIS on November 1, 2025.
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Previous Role: Before joining BIS, Garg served as Additional Secretary in the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Secretary of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
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Key Achievements: During his tenure at ICAR, Garg led digital initiatives, expanding the Kisan Sarathi portal to connect farmers directly with agricultural scientists, enhancing research management and administration through IT applications.
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Responsibilities: As DG of BIS, Garg will guide the development of national standards, promote quality certification, and enhance consumer protection mechanisms. He will also lead India's representation in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
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Background: Garg has over three decades of administrative experience in various sectors, including agriculture, food logistics, defence industry, industrial promotion, finance, and social welfare.
2. Indian Army Conducts VAYU SAMANVAY-II in Desert Sector
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Exercise Details: The Indian Army conducted a large-scale drone and counter-drone exercise called VAYU SAMANVAY-II in the desert sector under the Southern Command from October 28-29, 2025. The exercise aimed to validate the Army's readiness for technology-driven combat in a complex, electronic warfare environment.
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Objective: The primary objective was to test the Army's capabilities in drone deployment and counter-drone operations, focusing on emerging technologies like unmanned aerial systems, swarm drones, and AI-enabled command and control centers.
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Key Features: The exercise showcased integration of aerial and ground assets, indigenous drone and counter-drone systems, and electronic warfare simulation. It also highlighted the importance of joint interoperability among various Army arms and the use of Made-in-India technologies.
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Terrain and Environment: The desert terrain provided an ideal testing ground for drone deployment and countermeasures, allowing the Army to assess endurance, performance, and signal resilience in electronically contested environments.
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Strategic Significance: The exercise demonstrates India's commitment to modernizing its military and preparing for next-generation warfare, emphasizing self-reliance and indigenous innovation in defense technologies.
3. Vice Admiral B Sivakumar took charge as the 40th Chief of Materiel
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Appointment Details: Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, assumed charge as the 40th Chief of Materiel on November 1, 2025, succeeding Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, AVSM, VSM.
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Background: Vice Admiral Sivakumar is an alumnus of the 70th Course at the National Defence Academy and was commissioned as an Electrical Officer into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987. He has over 38 years of service, with expertise in naval engineering, ship acquisition, and technical administration.
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Academic Qualifications: He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Chennai, a postgraduate degree in Higher Defence Management from Osmania University, and an MPhil from Madras University.
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Awards and Recognition: He has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) for his distinguished service and leadership in defense technology and logistics.
4. India Shines at 2025 Asian Youth Games with Record 48 Medals
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Record-Breaking Medals: India won a record 48 medals at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, surpassing its previous best performances in 2009 and 2013. The medals included 13 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze.
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Best Ever Performance: This achievement marked India's best-ever performance at the Asian Youth Games, with the country finishing sixth in the medal tally. The Indian contingent consisted of 222 athletes who competed across various disciplines.
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Strong Performance in Combat Sports: India excelled in combat sports, winning medals in boxing, wrestling, and beach wrestling. Notably, the country won four gold medals in boxing and three gold medals in beach wrestling.
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Qualification for Youth Olympics: The 2025 Asian Youth Games served as a qualifier for the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal. India's strong performance improves its chances of qualification in several disciplines.
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Cash Rewards for Medalists: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced cash rewards for the medalists, with gold medalists receiving ₹5 lakh, silver medalists ₹3 lakh, and bronze medalists ₹2 lakh. Coaches of medal-winning athletes will receive ₹1 lakh each.
5. Kane Williamson announces Retirement from T20 Internationals
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Retirement Details: Kane Williamson announced his retirement from T20 Internationals on November 2, 2025, to focus on ODIs and Test cricket. He made the announcement just months before the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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Career Statistics: Williamson played 93 T20I games for New Zealand, scoring 2,575 runs at an average of 33, with 18 half-centuries and a highest score of 95. He is New Zealand's second-highest men's T20I run-scorer.
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Captaincy: Williamson captained New Zealand in 75 T20I matches, leading the team to two T20 World Cup semi-finals (2016 and 2022) and a final (2021). He praised current captain Mitchell Santner, saying he's a brilliant leader who will push the Black Caps forward.
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Future Plans: Williamson will focus on the three-Test series against West Indies in December and has expressed openness about his ODI future. He will continue playing franchise cricket around the world.
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Reaction: New Zealand Cricket CEO Scott Weenink praised Williamson's contributions, saying his performances as a player and captain have been immense. Williamson thanked NZC and coach Rob Walter for their support, stating he will maintain open lines of communication.
6. Indian Oil Mumbai Wins 42nd Indian Oil Servo Surjit Hockey Trophy
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Tournament Details: The 42nd Indian Oil Servo Surjit Hockey Tournament was held at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar from October 23 to November 1, 2025. Twelve top men's teams competed in a league-cum-knockout format.
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Final Match: Indian Oil Mumbai defeated Indian Railways Delhi 2-1 in the final match, winning the title for the third consecutive time and seventh time overall. Gurjinder Singh scored the first goal through a penalty corner in the third minute, and Sunil Yadav scored another goal through a penalty stroke in the 34th minute.
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Best Player and Scorer: Talwinder Singh of Indian Oil Mumbai was declared the Best Player of the tournament and received a cash prize of ₹1 lakh. Olympian Harmanpreet Singh of Punjab Police won the Best Scorer award with a cash prize of ₹51,000.
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Prize Money: The winning team, Indian Oil Mumbai, received a cash prize of ₹5.51 lakh, while the runners-up, Indian Railways Delhi, received ₹2.50 lakh.
7. CEC Gyanesh Kumar Honoured with IIT Kanpur’s Top Alumni Award
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Award Details: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was conferred the Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) by IIT Kanpur, the institute's highest recognition for its alumni, during its 66th Foundation Day celebrations on November 2, 2025.
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Achievement Recognition: The award acknowledges Kumar's exceptional merit, exemplary professional accomplishments, and contributions to nation-building, highlighting his achievements as a testament to IIT Kanpur's ethos of innovation, integrity, and national commitment.
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Background: Kumar graduated from IIT Kanpur with a B.Tech in Civil Engineering in 1985 and has since had a distinguished career in public service, taking on key roles such as Secretary in the Ministry of Cooperation and Chief Election Commissioner of India.
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Career Highlights: As CEC, Kumar has been instrumental in electoral reforms and administrative innovations, ensuring free and fair elections. He emphasized zero tolerance towards violence during the Bihar Assembly election, promising a peaceful and transparent voting process.
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Award Significance: The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed by IIT Kanpur upon its alumni, recognizing outstanding achievements, service to the institute, and exemplary contributions to society and nation-building.
8. Sinner wins Paris Masters to reclaim world No 1 ranking
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Paris Masters Victory: Jannik Sinner won the Paris Masters title, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6(4) in the final. This marks his first Paris Masters title and fifth ATP Masters 1000 crown.
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Reclaiming World No. 1 Ranking: Sinner reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking, which he briefly lost to Alcaraz after the U.S. Open. He now leads Alcaraz by a narrow margin in the ATP rankings.
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Unbeaten Run: Sinner extended his indoor winning streak to 26 matches, showcasing his dominance on the court. He didn't lose a single set throughout the tournament, becoming the first player to win a 1000-level event without dropping a set since Alcaraz's triumph in Indian Wells two years ago.
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ATP Finals Qualification: The win also secures Sinner's spot at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, where he is the defending champion. Alcaraz still has a chance to reclaim the No. 1 ranking at the end of the season, depending on their performances at the ATP Finals.
9. IBM, AICTE Join Hands to Launch AI Lab in India
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Partnership Details: IBM has partnered with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to establish a state-of-the-art National AI Lab at AICTE Headquarters in New Delhi. The lab aims to serve as a national hub for AI research, skilling, and innovation.
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Objective: The lab will provide hands-on training, mentorship, and project-based learning for students and faculty, focusing on future skills in AI, cloud technologies, and sustainability. It will also host innovation challenges and support research in these areas.
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Advanced Infrastructure: The lab will be equipped with advanced computing infrastructure, AI software platforms, and a digital repository accessible to all AICTE institutions across India.
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IBM SkillsBuild Integration: The initiative leverages IBM SkillsBuild, a free global education program offering over 1,000 courses in AI and other in-demand technical skills. This collaboration supports IBM's commitment to skill 30 million people worldwide by 2030, including 2 million in AI by 2026.
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Alignment with National Initiatives: The partnership aligns with the Government of India's policy of fostering industry-academia collaboration to harness new-age technologies and strengthen technical education, supporting the vision of a "Viksit Bharat" or developed India.
10. Renowned litterateur Ramdarash Mishra passed away
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Death Details: Ramdarash Mishra passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 101 in Delhi due to age-related health issues. He was a prominent figure in Hindi and Bhojpuri literature, and his death was met with widespread condolences from the literary community.
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Awards and Honors: Mishra was a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri in 2025, Saraswati Samman in 2021, Sahitya Akademi Award in 2015, and Vyas Samman in 2011. These accolades recognize his significant contributions to Indian literature.
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Literary Contributions: Mishra was a prolific writer who authored over 150 books, including 32 poetry collections, 30 short-story collections, and 15 novels. His works are known for their deep connection to rural life, philosophical reflection, and humanist themes.
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Tributes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mishra, describing his passing as an "irreparable loss" to Hindi and Bhojpuri literature. Modi also expressed condolences to Mishra's family and admirers, highlighting his popular writings.
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