Daily GK 5th November 2025

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📰 National News

1. Post Payments Bank & EPFO Launch Free Doorstep Service

• The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to provide doorstep Digital Life Certificate (DLC) services for pensioners under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS’95).
• Through the use of its extensive postal network and advanced technologies like Face Authentication and Fingerprint biometrics, IPPB will help pensioners submit their life certificates conveniently from their homes, completely free of cost.
• This initiative falls under the Digital India and Ease of Living programs, promoting inclusivity and accessibility.
• The collaboration is particularly aimed at benefiting elderly citizens living in rural and semi-urban regions, ensuring they receive efficient, tech-driven, and user-friendly services.

2. Gogabeel Lake in Bihar Declared as a New Ramsar Site

• Gogabeel Lake, located in Katihar district, Bihar, has been officially recognized as a Ramsar site, designating it as a wetland of international importance.
• This ox-bow shaped wetland, situated between the Mahananda and Ganga Rivers, is the first Community Reserve of Bihar.
• The lake holds ecological and cultural significance, hosting traditional festivals such as Sirva, Adra, and Chhath.
• It serves as a habitat for migratory bird species, the Smooth-Coated Otter, and several vulnerable fish species, including Walago attu.
• Surrounded by tropical dry deciduous forests, Gogabeel supports biodiversity and reflects India’s commitment to wetland conservation under the Ramsar Convention of 1971, which advocates for the sustainable management of wetlands through global cooperation.

🌏 International News

1. China Achieves First Thorium-Uranium Fuel Conversion in TMSR

• China has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully converting thorium-232 into uranium-233 within a Thorium Molten Salt Reactor (TMSR).
• This marks the first-ever successful in-reactor conversion, proving the feasibility of thorium as a next-generation nuclear fuel.
• The TMSR operates using molten salt as a coolant, functions at atmospheric pressure, and features passive safety systems, making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient compared to conventional reactors.
• This development highlights China’s leadership in advanced nuclear technology.
• Meanwhile, India, which possesses the world’s largest thorium reserves, is conducting similar research through its Advanced Heavy Water Reactor (AHWR) and Indian Molten Salt Breeder Reactor (IMSBR) initiatives.

2. India to Resume Approvals for Chinese Imports After Five-Year Pause

• The Government of India has announced plans to lift its five-year ban on import approvals from China and other countries, a restriction that was put in place following the Galwan Valley clashes in 2020.
• This decision aims to stabilize supply chains, support domestic industries, and address consumer demand, particularly after recent reductions in GST rates.
• Approvals for imports in electronics, telecom equipment, and industrial inputs will be expedited.
• However, imports in security-sensitive sectors, including telecom, dual-use technologies, and strategic electronics, will continue to face strict scrutiny.
• The step signifies a balanced policy approach, ensuring both economic growth and national security.

3. Maldives Enacts the World’s First Generational Smoking Ban

• The Maldives has set a global precedent by implementing the world’s first generational smoking ban.
• The law prohibits individuals born on or after January 1, 2007, from purchasing or consuming any form of tobacco or e-cigarettes.
• Announced by President Mohamed Muizzu, this initiative aims to create a tobacco-free generation and applies equally to citizens and tourists.
• Violators may face fines up to 50,000 Maldivian Rufiyaa (approximately $3,200).
• The Maldives’ move positions it as a global leader in public health and tobacco control policies.

4. India to Receive First Taliban Diplomat Since 2021

• Afghanistan is preparing to send its first official diplomat to India since the Taliban took over in 2021, signaling a renewed phase of diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
• The decision follows the visit of Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to New Delhi in October 2025, reflecting gradual normalization of ties.
• Although India does not officially recognize the Taliban regime, it maintains a technical and humanitarian presence in Kabul.
• India’s engagement remains centered on counterterrorism, minority protection, and regional stability, even as diplomatic relations cautiously advance.

💼 Business News

1. SBI Introduces ‘SBI-STAR’ Awards to Recognize Employee Talents

• The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched the ‘SBI-STAR’ (Staff Talent Acknowledgement & Recognition) awards, an annual program designed to honor employees for their exceptional talents beyond banking.
• Announced by Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, the awards celebrate accomplishments in arts, sports, culture, literature, social work, and environmental activities.
• The initiative encourages employee engagement, creativity, and a sense of pride across SBI’s workforce of over 2.45 lakh employees.
• A structured nomination process allows self-nominations, with the Corporate Centre in Mumbai selecting the final awardees.
• The program reflects SBI’s vision to recognize its employees as multifaceted individuals contributing positively to both society and the organization.

2. OpenAI and Amazon Ink $38 Billion Deal for AI Expansion via AWS

• OpenAI and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have entered into a $38 billion strategic partnership to expand OpenAI’s AI operations using AWS’s cloud infrastructure.
• The collaboration includes access to millions of CPUs and hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA GPUs, enabling the scaling of ChatGPT and other AI models.
• The deployment is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026.
• This deal ends Microsoft’s exclusivity as OpenAI’s cloud partner and introduces a multi-cloud strategy, reinforcing AWS’s role as a key player in global AI infrastructure.

🏆 Awards News

Scindia Presents Bhupen Hazarika Awards Honoring Northeast Icons

• Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia conferred the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards during a ceremony in Guwahati, marking the centenary celebration of the legendary artist Bhupen Hazarika.
• The awards honored six cultural luminaries from the Northeast region for their exceptional contributions to music, literature, cinema, and cultural preservation.
• Scindia praised Bhupen Hazarika’s enduring legacy as a symbol of unity, compassion, and cultural pride.
• Later, addressing the Nanhi Chhaan National Essay Contest, he encouraged the youth to uphold values of inclusiveness, harmony, and empathy while contributing to nation-building.

🕊️ Obituaries News

1. World’s Oldest Olympic Gold Medallist Charles Coste Passes Away at 101

• Charles Coste, a French cyclist and the oldest living Olympic gold medallist, has passed away at the age of 101.
• He won team pursuit gold at the Olympics alongside Pierre Adam, Serge Blusson, and Fernand Decanali.
• Coste also served as a torchbearer at the 2024 Paris Olympics, symbolizing his lasting legacy.
• His other achievements include victory at the 1949 Grand Prix des Nations, where he defeated cycling legend Fausto Coppi, and participation in both the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia.
• He leaves behind a profound legacy in international cycling.

2. North Korea’s Former Head of State Kim Yong Nam Dies at 97

• Kim Yong Nam, the former ceremonial head of state of North Korea, passed away at the age of 97, as reported by state media.
• Serving as President of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly from 1998 to 2019, Kim played a key diplomatic and symbolic role under the Kim family regime.
• Known for his foreign policy outreach and propaganda speeches, he was instrumental in representing North Korea on the global stage, including during his 2018 visit to South Korea for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
• Kim was regarded as a longtime loyalist and an important figure in Pyongyang’s political establishment.

🌊 Important Days News

World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025 – “Be Tsunami Ready”

• World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed every year on November 5 to promote preparedness and resilience against tsunami disasters.
• The observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.
• The 2025 theme, “Be Tsunami Ready: Invest in Tsunami Preparedness”, highlights the need for investments in early-warning systems, coastal infrastructure, and community-based training programs.
• The day draws inspiration from Japan’s historical story of Inamura-no-hi (The Burning of the Rice Sheaves), which symbolizes the importance of early action and public awareness in saving lives during natural calamities.