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Daily Current Affairs 5 November 2026 with MCQs & Static GK

Here are today's top competitive exam current affairs updates for 05 November 2026.

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National Current Affairs

Sikkim's Soreng District Becomes India's First Organic Fisheries Cluster

  • Soreng district in Sikkim has been notified as India's first organic fisheries cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
  • The cluster focuses on ecologically sustainable fish farming without chemicals, antibiotics, or pesticides, covering species like Amur Carp, IMCs, and Trout.
  • Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh also launched a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for organic fisheries certification in Northeast India.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
Launch Date: 10 September 2020
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Capital of Sikkim: Gangtok
Chief Minister of Sikkim: Prem Singh Tamang

Vayo Samman National Campaign Announced under AVYAY

  • The Vayo Samman National Campaign was officially announced for launch under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY).
  • The initiative aims to promote senior citizen welfare, active ageing, and social inclusion across the country.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY)
Target Group: Senior Citizens (Aged 60 and above)
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Balaji Nuthalapadi Selected as Interim CEO of Equitas Small Finance Bank

  • Equitas Small Finance Bank appointed Balaji Nuthalapadi as its Interim Chief Executive Officer.
  • The appointment remains subject to final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Equitas Small Finance Bank
Tagline: It's Fun Banking
Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
RBI Governor: Shaktikanta Das

Bharti Airtel's Gopal Vittal Re-elected as GSMA Board Chair

  • Gopal Vittal was re-elected as the Chair of the GSMA Board for the 2027โ€“2028 term, extending his tenure until December 2028.
  • The GSMA board also elected Vodafone Group CEO Margherita Della Valle as co-Deputy Chair alongside Ralph Mupita.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA)
Founded: 1995
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

India Re-elected as President of International Solar Alliance (ISA)

  • India has been re-elected as the President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a third consecutive term.
  • France was re-elected as the Co-President of the global solar body.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Founded: 2015 (At COP21 in Paris)
Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Director General: Ajay Mathur

Greenland Approves Trilateral Security Agreement with Denmark and the US

  • Greenland formally approved a landmark trilateral security agreement involving Greenland, Denmark, and the United States.
  • The agreement enhances defense cooperation, surveillance, and Arctic security interoperability.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Greenland
Status: Autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark
Capital: Nuuk
Currency: Danish Krone (DKK)

Keisha Lance Bottoms Becomes First Black Woman Elected Governor of Georgia

  • Keisha Lance Bottoms achieved a historic victory by becoming the first Black woman elected as Governor of the US state of Georgia.
  • She previously served as the Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: State of Georgia (USA)
Capital: Atlanta
Country: United States of America

IIT Delhi Tops Indian Institutions in QS Asia University Rankings 2027

  • IIT Delhi secured the top spot among Indian higher education institutions in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027.
  • The institute achieved an overall rank of 66 in Asia.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: QS (Quacquarelli Symonds)
Type: Higher education analytics & ranking agency
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

Tamil Nadu Tops India S&T Scoreboard in Research Publications

  • Tamil Nadu ranked first on the India S&T Scoreboard for research publications during the 2024โ€“25 academic period.
  • The scoreboard evaluates states based on scientific outputs, technological development, and academic research.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: State of Tamil Nadu
Capital: Chennai
Governor: R. N. Ravi
Chief Minister: M. K. Stalin

IndiaAI Mission Launches Three Indigenous AI Foundation Models

  • Three native AI foundation modelsโ€”EKA-1, Dhฤซr 2B, and Dhฤซr 5Bโ€”were officially launched under the IndiaAI Mission.
  • The models focus on Indian languages, local datasets, and sovereign artificial intelligence capabilities.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: IndiaAI Mission
Objective: Promoting AI innovation, compute capacity, and foundational infrastructure in India
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Centre of Excellence for Siri Cattle Conservation Planned in Sikkim

  • Sikkim is planning to establish a Centre of Excellence dedicated to conserving and promoting the indigenous Siri cattle breed.
  • The Siri breed is native to the hill regions of Sikkim and West Bengal, known for its climate resilience and adaptability.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Siri Cattle Breed
Type: Draft & dual-purpose indigenous zebu cattle
Native Region: Sikkim & Darjeeling (West Bengal)

Collins Dictionary Names 'Mogging' as Word of the Year 2026

  • Collins Dictionary selected 'Mogging' as its Word of the Year for 2026.
  • 'Mogging' refers to outshining, outperforming, or looking significantly better than someone else.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Collins Dictionary
Publisher: HarperCollins
First Published: 1824

WHO Releases Report on Climate Change and Health Action

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) published a major report titled 'Global Benefits and Costs of Prioritized Actions on Climate Change and Health'.
  • The report emphasizes the direct health benefits and cost savings achieved by investing in climate-resilient health systems.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: World Health Organization (WHO)
Founded: 7 April 1948
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Director-General: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

India-US Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 Begins in Visakhapatnam

  • The 5th edition of the bilateral Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise 'Tiger Triumph 2026' began in Visakhapatnam, India.
  • It is a tri-service exercise involving joint operations among the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Exercise Tiger Triumph
Type: Bilateral Tri-Service HADR Exercise
Inaugural Edition: 2019
Participating Countries: India & United States
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Defence Current Affairs

Indian Navy to Build Eight Next-Generation Corvettes under Project 28A

  • Under Project 28A, eight Next-Generation Corvette (NGC) warships will be constructed for the Indian Navy.
  • The stealth warships will feature advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities and high indigenous content.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Indian Navy
Navy Day: 4 December
Chief of the Naval Staff: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
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Q1.
Which district in Sikkim became India's first notified organic fisheries cluster under the PMMSY?
Q2.
Who has been re-elected as the Chair of the GSMA Board for the 2027โ€“2028 term?
Q3.
Which word was selected as Collins Dictionary's 'Word of the Year 2026'?
Q4.
Which Indian institution achieved the highest rank in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027?
Q5.
Where is the bilateral HADR exercise 'Tiger Triumph 2026' between India and the US being conducted?