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Current Affairs 05th November 2025
1. Samia Suluhu Hassan Sworn in for Second Term as Tanzania’s President
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Disputed Election Victory: President Hassan won the election with a massive landslide, securing around 98% of the vote. However, the election was heavily disputed and rejected as a "sham" by the main opposition parties, with international observers also raising concerns about its transparency and fairness.
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Opposition Exclusion and Crackdown: Her victory came after her two main rival candidates were prevented from running—one was jailed and charged with treason, and the other was disqualified. Critics pointed to an "unprecedented crackdown on political opponents" and increasingly authoritarian tendencies.
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Widespread Post-Election Protests: The election was marred by violent protests and unrest in major cities, with demonstrators rejecting the results and demanding a stop to vote counting. Reports from opposition and rights groups cited a significant number of deaths and injuries, though the government's official figures were much lower.
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Inauguration Amidst High Security: The swearing-in ceremony itself was held with tight security at a military parade ground in the capital, Dodoma, and was closed to the public, differing from past, more public events.
2. India, Israel Ink MoU to Deepen Defence Cooperation
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Deepening Strategic Partnership: The MoU, signed during the 17th Joint Working Group meeting in Tel Aviv, aims to enhance bilateral defence engagement across multiple domains, including defence research, development, and industrial partnerships.
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Key Areas of Cooperation: The agreement focuses on strategic dialogues, joint training, military-to-military exchanges, advanced research in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Science and Technology collaborations.
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Co-Development and Co-Production: The MoU promotes co-development and co-production of high-end defence technologies, fostering joint innovation and self-reliance within their respective defence industrial ecosystems.
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Counter-Terrorism: Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism through closer intelligence coordination, capacity building, and sharing best practices for counter-terror operations.
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Strengthening Bilateral Ties: The India-Israel defence partnership, built on mutual trust and common strategic interests, is expected to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, leveraging each other's strengths in technology and defence manufacturing.
3. Zohran Mamdani Elected Mayor of New York City
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Historic Victory: Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, has been elected as the 111th Mayor of New York City, becoming the youngest person to hold the office in a century, the first Muslim mayor, and the first person of South Asian descent to lead the city.
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Policy Proposals: Mamdani's platform included implementing free buses and universal childcare, freezing rent for rent-stabilized tenants, and increasing affordable housing by constructing 200,000 new units over 10 years. He also proposed increasing the minimum wage to $30 by 2030 and creating city-owned grocery stores to keep prices low.
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Taxation Plans: To fund his proposals, Mamdani plans to increase the corporate tax rate to match New Jersey's 11.5% rate, generating $5 billion, and raise income taxes on the wealthiest 1% of New Yorkers to a flat 2% tax on income above $1 million.
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Challenges Ahead: Mamdani will face challenges in implementing his policies, including navigating the city's bureaucracy and obtaining approval from the state legislature for tax changes and legislation. He'll also need to manage the city's relationship with the White House, particularly given President Donald Trump's criticism of him.
4. Sir David Beckham Received Knighthood Honour
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Recognition of Services to Sport and Charity: David Beckham was knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle for his outstanding contributions to football and charitable causes, particularly his work with UNICEF and The King's Foundation.
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A Proud Moment: Beckham described the knighthood ceremony as the "proudest" moment of his professional life, expressing gratitude for the recognition of his philanthropic work, which he considers just as important as his sporting achievements.
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Long-standing Relationship with the Royal Family: Beckham has a close relationship with the royal family, having attended significant events like Prince William's wedding and Prince Harry's wedding, and even queued for hours to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II when she lay in state.
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Personalized Ceremony Attire: Beckham wore a bespoke suit designed by his wife, Victoria Beckham, which was inspired by King Charles' youthful style and caught the monarch's attention during the ceremony.
5. India Creates History at 2025 Asian Youth Games
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Best-Ever Medal Tally: India achieved its best-ever performance at the Asian Youth Games, winning a total of 48 medals, including 13 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze medals. This surpasses the country's previous best tally of 14 medals in 2013.
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Dominant Boxing Performance: India's young boxers made history with 5 medals, including 3 golds, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. Khushi Chand (46kg), Ahaana Sharma (50kg), and Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari (54kg) were some of the standout performers who won gold medals.
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Kabaddi Teams Shine: Both the boys' and girls' kabaddi teams won gold medals, with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announcing a special reward of Rs 10,00,000 for each team.
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Cash Rewards for Medalists: The IOA has announced cash rewards for medalists, with gold medalists receiving Rs 5,00,000 each, silver medalists getting Rs 3,00,000, and bronze medalists receiving Rs 2,00,000. Coaches of medal-winning athletes will receive Rs 1,00,000 each.
6. Aditi Ashok Finishes T-27 at Maybank Championship
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T-27 Finish: Aditi Ashok finished tied for 27th place at the Maybank Championship, carding an even-par 72 in the final round. Her four-day score was 10 under par.
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Final Round Performance: Aditi had three birdies and three bogeys in her final round, which determined her overall standing in the tournament.
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Tournament Winner: Miyu Yamashita won the championship, securing the title after a birdie on the 18th hole in a playoff against Hye Jin Choi and Hannah Green.
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Prize Money: Aditi earned $24,228 for her T-27 finish, part of the $3 million purse offered by the tournament.
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Competition Level: The Maybank Championship featured a strong field, with world-class golfers competing for the title. Aditi's performance showcases her ability to compete with elite players on the international stage.
7. Scindia Confers Bhupen Hazarika Awards Celebrating Northeast Icons
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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia conferred the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards at a cultural ceremony held in Guwahati.
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The event was a special tribute, coinciding with the legendary artist, Bhupen Hazarika's, birth centenary year, celebrating his legacy of unity through art.
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Six eminent personalities from diverse Northeastern states were felicitated for their significant contributions to literature, cinema, music, and cultural preservation.
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Recipients included writer Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi (Arunachal Pradesh), singer Laishram Mema (Manipur), filmmaker Rajni Basumatary (Assam), and historian Prof. David R. Syiemlieh (Meghalaya), among others.
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Minister Scindia highlighted that conferring the awards honors "an era of empathy and cultural synthesis" and spoke of the critical role of women and youth in the journey toward a 'Viksit Bharat'.
8. Manish Singh appointed as Superintendent of Police in BPR&D
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Appointment Details: Manish Singh, a 2013-batch IPS officer from the Gujarat cadre, has been appointed as Superintendent of Police in BPR&D on a deputation basis. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the order on November 3, 2025, requesting the state government to relieve him immediately.
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Previous Role: Before joining BPR&D, Singh served as Commandant, State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) Group-16, Bhachau-Kutch, in Gujarat. He has handled several challenging assignments during his tenure with the Gujarat Police.
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Role at BPR&D: As SP, Singh will play a crucial role in advancing research-driven policing strategies, enhancing training systems, and supporting modernization projects across India's law enforcement framework. His expertise is expected to strengthen the Bureau's capacity-building and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
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Key Areas of Focus: With his engineering background and practical experience in policing, Singh is likely to focus on areas like data-based analytical approaches to law enforcement, community policing, digital forensics, and technology-led investigation models.
9. Nand Kumarum Gets Extension as MD & CEO of Digital India Corporation
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Extension Details: Nand Kumarum, a 2008-batch IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been granted a six-month extension as MD & CEO of Digital India Corporation, effective from July 9, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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Additional Charge: Kumarum has been holding the additional charge of MD & CEO of Digital India Corporation since January 1, 2025, and will continue to do so until the appointment of a regular incumbent or until his extended term ends.
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Dual Leadership Roles: Apart from his role at Digital India Corporation, Kumarum also serves as President & CEO of the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and CEO of MyGov, reflecting the government's focus on integrated and tech-driven citizen engagement.
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Digital Governance Expertise: With extensive administrative expertise and a strong background in digital transformation initiatives, Kumarum's expanded leadership portfolio is expected to bolster ongoing efforts under the Digital India mission.
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Appointment Committee Approval: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved Kumarum's extension, highlighting the government's confidence in his abilities to drive digital governance initiatives forward.
10. North Korea’s Former Head of State Kim Yong Nam passed away
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Diplomatic Career: Kim Yong Nam had a long and distinguished diplomatic career, serving as North Korea's nominal head of state from 1998 to 2019 and playing a key role in the country's diplomacy under three generations of the Kim dynasty.
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State Funeral: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led a state funeral for Kim Yong Nam, with hundreds of mourners paying their respects as his coffin was taken to the Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery in Pyongyang.
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International Condolences: China extended "deep condolences" over Kim's death, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning describing him as "an old friend of China" who made significant contributions to bilateral relations. South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young also expressed condolences, recalling Kim's role in inter-Korean dialogue.
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