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5 November 2026 Current Affairs

12 stories that matter for your exam, then a 10-question quiz.

By Thervu Editorial Teamதமிழில் படிக்க

Tamil Nadu

1. Tamil Nadu launches Vetri Special Vegetable Pack at ₹100 ahead of Deepavali

The Tamil Nadu government launched the Vetri Special Vegetable Pack scheme on November 5, 2026, ahead of Deepavali. The pack is a combo of 10 essential kitchen vegetables sold at a highly subsidised price of ₹100. Sales of the kit were inaugurated in Erode the same day by Collector S. Kandasamy and Erode West MLA K.K. Ananth Moghan.

Why it matters for exams: State welfare schemes with subsidised pricing are frequently tested under Tamil Nadu current affairs and the government schemes section of polity and governance.

Source: dtnext.in

2. CM Vijay to rename official bungalow Pamani Illam as Vettri Illam

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay revisited his official government bungalow, Pamani Illam, at Raja Annamalaipuram in Chennai on November 5, 2026. The bungalow is being renovated to accommodate the Chief Minister's camp office. After the renovation, the bungalow is to be renamed Vettri Illam.

Why it matters for exams: Official residences of constitutional functionaries and their localities are common in TNPSC polity and Chennai-based current affairs questions.

Source: dtnext.in

3. Supreme Court stays Madras HC order on Chidambaram Nataraja Temple management board

The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court judgment that directed the creation of a five-member board to take over the administration of the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple from the hereditary Podhu Dikshitars. The High Court had upheld a May 2022 Tamil Nadu government order permitting devotees access to the Kanakasabha platform for darshan. The interim stay was granted on November 4, 2026, while the Supreme Court hears the Dikshitars' appeal, so the existing management arrangement continues.

Why it matters for exams: Temple governance disputes and the interim orders of higher courts are frequently tested under polity and judiciary topics in TNPSC and UPSC.

Source: nationpathindia.com

India

4. Supreme Court rules 24-hour arrest deadline runs from detention, not formal arrest

In Sujit Das v. Union of India, the Supreme Court held that the 24-hour constitutional deadline for producing an arrested person before a magistrate begins from the moment of detention, not formal arrest. The Bench rejected the practice of excluding pre-formal-arrest detention and ordered the immediate release of four appellants for violation of Article 22(2). The appellants had challenged a Tripura High Court refusal of bail in an NDPS case. The ruling is based on Article 22(2) of the Constitution.

Why it matters for exams: This ruling on Article 22 (protection against arrest and detention) is a key Fundamental Rights and judiciary topic that examiners frequently test in Polity.

Source: nationpathindia.com

5. Election Commission orders Special Summary Revision in six more States and UTs

The Election Commission of India ordered a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Odisha, Sikkim, Chandigarh, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Draft rolls will be published on November 30, 2026, and final rolls are scheduled for January 21, 2027, with January 1, 2027 as the qualifying date. These six jurisdictions are added to the 17 announced in October, taking the total coverage to 23 States and UTs.

Why it matters for exams: Electoral rolls and the powers of the Election Commission of India form a core Polity topic, and this revision is a current example of how roll revision is applied across States and UTs.

Source: nationpathindia.com

6. Dr Jitendra Singh to launch Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5 on November 6

The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare is organising the Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5, which Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will formally launch on November 6, 2026 at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. The month-long campaign runs until November 30 and covers over 2,000 cities and towns. It promotes face authentication through the Jeevan Pramaan app, with special facilities for super-senior pensioners aged 80 and above.

Why it matters for exams: Welfare schemes of the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare and e-governance tools such as Jeevan Pramaan are tested under Indian Polity and Governance.

Source: pib.gov.in

World

7. India extends $500 million Line of Credit to Guyana at CHOGM

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced a US$500 million Line of Credit to Guyana after meeting President Irfaan Ali on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. The credit will fund projects in roads, health and defence. The two sides also signed three agreements covering a UPI-like digital payment system, Quick Impact Projects and MSE manufacturing projects.

Why it matters for exams: India's Line of Credit diplomacy with Caribbean nations and the Commonwealth grouping are frequently tested under International Relations.

Source: indiagazette.com

8. Joint List to back Benny Eisenkot as Israel's PM in President Herzog's consultations

The Joint List told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that it will back Benny Eisenkot as prime minister during consultations on nominating a prime minister. Herzog received the official election results for the 26th Knesset from Central Elections Committee chairman Sohlberg. Likud and Otzma Yehudit are expected to nominate Netanyahu, while the Democrats, Ra'am, the Joint List, B'Yachad and Yashar are expected to nominate Eisenkot.

Why it matters for exams: Israel's parliamentary system, the Knesset and the role of the President in prime ministerial nominations are tested under the international relations and world politics sections.

Source: timesofisrael.com

Science

9. ISRO to begin rocket launches from Kulasekharapatnam spaceport next year

ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said rocket launches from the Kulasekharapatnam spaceport in Tamil Nadu will begin next year, and construction at the launch pad is progressing. The Tamil Nadu government has acquired nearly 2,300 acres of land for the spaceport, whose foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 28, 2024. Speaking in Chennai, Narayanan also unveiled a full-sized statue of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin at the Periyar Science and Technology Centre.

Why it matters for exams: This current event links India's space sector, ISRO's launch infrastructure and Tamil Nadu's development, which are frequently tested in Science & Technology and Current Affairs.

Source: deccanchronicle.com

Awards

10. 2026 Diana Award Roll of Honour features 49 Indians among 198 global winners

The 2026 Diana Award Roll of Honour recognises 198 changemakers for their social-action work. The winners come from 44 countries. Of these winners, 49 are from India, making up nearly one in four of the total.

Why it matters for exams: National and international awards and their recipient counts are frequently asked under the awards and current affairs sections of TNPSC and UPSC exams.

Source: indiatoday.in

Sports

11. Malaysia beats South Korea 5-2 to win Asian Champions Trophy hockey bronze

Asian Games silver medallists Malaysia defeated South Korea 5-2 to win bronze at the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament. The bronze medal match was played at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior Hockey Stadium in Mohali. Abu Kamal Azrai scored two field goals, in the 45th and 50th minutes, and was named player of the match. India was scheduled to face Japan in the final later the same day.

Why it matters for exams: Venues, host cities and results of Asian sporting tournaments, including hockey events, are regularly asked under Current Affairs (Sports).

Source: southasianherald.com

12. Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on 5 November 2026 that he will no longer play for Portugal, bringing his international career to an end. His international career spanned six World Cups. He won a European title with Portugal and holds the men's all-time international scoring record.

Why it matters for exams: Sports personalities and records in international football are frequently tested under the sports and general awareness sections of TNPSC and UPSC exams.

Source: dtnext.in

Current affairs quiz: 5 November 2026

10 questions from this day's news. Tap an answer to check it.

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  1. 1. Which scheme launched by the Tamil Nadu government offers a combo of 10 essential kitchen vegetables at ₹100?

  2. 2. What will the renovated official bungalow of the Chief Minister in Chennai be named?

  3. 3. Which court granted the interim stay on the Madras High Court's order regarding the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple management board?

  4. 4. Which State government acquired nearly 2,300 acres of land for the Kulasekharapatnam spaceport?

  5. 5. Under which Article of the Constitution is the requirement to produce an arrested person before a magistrate within 24 hours provided?

  6. 6. Which body ordered the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in six more States and UTs?

  7. 7. Which mobile application is promoted for face authentication under the Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5?

  8. 8. Which Union minister announced the US$500 million Line of Credit to Guyana at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting?

  9. 9. In which city is the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior Hockey Stadium, where the Asian Champions Trophy bronze medal match was played?

  10. 10. Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football with which national team?