This weekly current affairs compilation covers important national and international developments, economy, banking, government schemes, appointments, awards, sports, science and technology, defence, reports, important days and other examination-oriented facts from November 1 to November 7, 2026.The updates are organised topic-wise for easy reading and revision. Special attention is given to important figures, newly launched initiatives, appointments, rankings, records, organisations and places in news.1. NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRSGovernment, Polity and AdministrationNovember 1 – State Foundation Day: Several Indian states celebrated their foundation days, including Karnataka (Kannada Rajyotsava), Kerala (Keralappiravi), Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.Haryana Foundation Day: Haryana marked the 60th year of its formation in 2026. President Droupadi Murmu attended the Hirak Jayanti celebrations at Kurukshetra.Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day: Madhya Pradesh celebrated its 71st Foundation Day on November 1.Kerala Formation Day: Kerala celebrated its 70th Formation Day on November 1, 2026.Karnataka Rajyotsava: Karnataka celebrated its state formation day on November 1.Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026: National Unity Day was observed on October 31, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The 2026 observances continued into November 1.Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak: The award was conferred on 490 police personnel on November 1, recognising excellence in investigation, special operations and related areas.Chandigarh Police received the President's Colour during its Diamond Jubilee Foundation Day celebrations on November 1.President Droupadi Murmu attended the Balidan Shatabdi Samaroh commemorating 100 years of the martyrdom of Swami Shraddhanand at Gurukul, Kurukshetra.National Organ Transplant Games 2026: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the games at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi, on November 1.The event brought together approximately 570 transplant recipients and donors, highlighting organ donation and the importance of transplantation.Railways and TransportBengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on November 1.The train connects SMVT Bengaluru and CSMT Mumbai, improving long-distance railway connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra.The route passes through important locations in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.Indian Railways freight loading: Indian Railways registered freight loading of 145.07 million tonnes in October 2026.Operation DEEP: Western Railway's Mumbai Central Division launched a 15-day special intensive ticket-checking drive under the name Operation DEEP on November 4.150 years of Vande Mataram: The Ministry of Railways concluded year-long celebrations marking 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram on November 5.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed passenger facilities and security arrangements at New Delhi Railway Station on November 6.Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling: NHAI issued guidelines to standardise the design and infrastructure of Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling systems on four-lane and above national highways.Digital India and TechnologyDigi Yatra: Trials for international passengers holding electronic passports (e-passports) were initiated at seven airports during November 2026.The initiative aims to extend paperless and contactless passenger processing to international air travel.UIDAI: The Unique Identification Authority of India onboarded 300 Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs) on November 5, expanding the Aadhaar offline verification ecosystem.BHASHINI and SEBI: The Digital India BHASHINI Division and SEBI signed an MoU on November 4 to strengthen multilingual access to investor education and financial information.IndiaAI Mission: Indigenous foundation models EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B were highlighted under the IndiaAI Innovation Centre initiative.Defence and SecurityIndian Navy: The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth approximately ₹53,866.50 crore for the construction of eight next-generation corvettes.Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) will construct five corvettes, while Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) will construct three.The contracts are aimed at strengthening the Indian Navy's maritime security and operational capabilities.Government Initiatives and Public WelfareEPFO 74th Foundation Day: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation celebrated its 74th Foundation Day on November 1.EPFO introduced WhatsApp-based services to enable members to access important PF-related information.Automatic settlement of eligible Aadhaar-verified inoperative EPF accounts with balances up to ₹1,000 was also introduced.Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5.0: The nationwide campaign commenced on November 1 and will continue until November 30, 2026.The campaign aims to make digital life certificate submission easier for pensioners through face authentication and other digital facilities.Special Campaign 6: Various government departments continued efforts to reduce pending files, improve cleanliness and strengthen administrative efficiency.The Department of Revenue successfully concluded its Special Campaign 6 activities on November 6.Important Appointments and PersonalitiesAir Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on November 1, 2026.He introduced VAYU as the guiding vision of the Indian Air Force, representing Vigilance, Aatmanirbharta, Yukti and Unity of Effort.Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir assumed charge as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI).Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Air Command.Justice Rajesh Bindal, former Supreme Court judge, was appointed Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, represented India at the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.2. INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRSInternational Relations and Summits28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026): The meeting was held in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, from November 1 to 4, 2026.The summit brought together representatives of 56 Commonwealth member countries.The theme was "Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth."External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at the meeting.The discussions focused on climate resilience, international trade, investment, innovation and sustainable development.India–Canada Defence Dialogue: India and Canada conducted their first-ever bilateral Defence Dialogue on November 3, 2026.The dialogue focused on strengthening defence cooperation and improving bilateral strategic relations.India–Guyana cooperation: India extended a US$500 million Line of Credit to Guyana for infrastructure, health and defence-related projects.India and Bhutan: Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck led the consecration of 108 Buddhist stupas at Gelephu Mindfulness City.One of the stupas, Stupa No. 76, was dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju represented India at the event.India and the International Solar Alliance: The Bahamas became the 116th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).The ISA has its headquarters in Gurugram, Haryana, India.India–Sri Lanka–Bangladesh–Maldives cooperation: The four countries launched the Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries (BOB-NOR) in Kochi on November 5.The initiative aims to strengthen regional fisheries research and cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region.India–Myanmar: India and Myanmar conducted their maiden tri-services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, RAHAT MITRA, at Chennai.United Nations and International OrganisationsMINURSO: The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara, known as MINURSO, ended after approximately 35 years.MINURSO was established in 1991 to support the settlement process in Western Sahara.The United Nations Security Council did not renew the mission, and its liquidation process began in November 2026.International Solar Alliance: The Bahamas became its 116th member, strengthening international cooperation in solar energy.Commonwealth: The 28th CHOGM was hosted by Antigua and Barbuda, making it an important international event of the week.COP31: India reiterated its commitment to solution-oriented and equitable climate action at the UN Climate Change Conference COP31, scheduled to be held in Antalya, Türkiye.International DevelopmentsBulgaria: Iliana Iotova won the presidential election runoff on November 1, becoming the country's first elected woman President.United States: The 2026 US midterm elections took place on November 3, attracting international attention.Greenland: Greenland's parliament approved a trilateral Arctic security agreement involving Greenland, Denmark and the United States.Bolivia: The country declared a national emergency to address the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon.Bhutan: The country attracted international attention with the simultaneous consecration of 108 Buddhist stupas at Gelephu Mindfulness City.Manama Dialogue 2026: Discussions highlighted the growing concerns surrounding maritime insecurity and its impact on international trade and energy transportation.3. ECONOMY AND FINANCEIndian EconomyOctober 2026 GST Collections: India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection reached ₹2,31,290 crore.GST revenue increased by approximately 22.9% compared with October 2025.Net GST collection after refunds stood at approximately ₹2.03 lakh crore.GST collections from domestic transactions increased by 15.8%, while import-related GST collections increased by 42.2%.The total GST collection during April–October 2026 reached approximately ₹14.77 lakh crore.Additional Tax Devolution: The Union Government released ₹1,09,019 crore to states to support capital expenditure and development activities.The additional release was intended to help states accelerate infrastructure development and welfare-related spending.Passenger Vehicle Sales: India's domestic passenger vehicle wholesales crossed 5 lakh units in October 2026, registering a record monthly performance.The growth was supported by festive-season demand and increased automobile purchases.Commercial LPG Price: The price of the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder was increased from November 1.Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF): ATF prices were also revised upward from November 1.Coal India Limited: The company celebrated its 51st Foundation Day on November 1.Coal India reported record October production of approximately 67.2 million tonnes and supplies of around 70.3 million tonnes.Power Consumption: India's electricity demand increased substantially in October, reflecting higher industrial and economic activity.Railway Freight: Indian Railways recorded freight loading of 145.07 million tonnes during October 2026.RINL Land E-Auction: The National Land Monetisation Corporation completed the second phase of the RINL land e-auction at Visakhapatnam, generating successful bids worth ₹218 crore.Asset Monetisation: An Inter-Ministerial Group recommended asset monetisation proposals worth more than ₹1,100 crore for further approval.Tax Administration: The National Academy of Direct Taxes Regional Campus, Mumbai, operationalised a CBDT–CAG MoU through a joint capacity-building programme.Important Cabinet DecisionsGrid-Scale Energy Storage Systems: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding Scheme for the development of 92 GWh of grid-scale energy storage systems.The initiative aims to strengthen India's renewable energy infrastructure and improve energy storage capacity.Critical Mineral Processing: The Cabinet approved a ₹2,814 crore Capex Support Scheme to promote the processing of critical minerals, particularly lithium and nickel.The scheme is aimed at strengthening domestic processing capabilities and reducing dependence on foreign supply chains.VISTAR Scheme: The Cabinet approved the Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR).The scheme will operate during 2026–27 to 2030–31 and aims to improve India's statistical infrastructure, analytics and research capabilities.Fast Track Special Courts: The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts to ensure the speedy disposal of cases involving rape and offences under the POCSO Act.4. BANKING AND FINANCIAL AWARENESSBanking DevelopmentsUPI Transactions – October 2026: Unified Payments Interface recorded a historic 25.47 billion transactions during October 2026.The total transaction value reached approximately ₹31.53 lakh crore.Transaction volume increased by approximately 23% year-on-year, while transaction value increased by around 16%.The average daily UPI transaction volume stood at approximately 822 million transactions.The average daily transaction value crossed ₹1 lakh crore.EPFO WhatsApp Services: EPFO introduced WhatsApp-based services through which members can access their PF balance, passbook and recent transaction details.EPFO Automatic Settlement: Eligible Aadhaar-verified inoperative EPF accounts with balances up to ₹1,000 will be settled automatically.High-Level Committee on Banking: A High-Level Committee on Banking was constituted under former Central Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N. Patel.The committee is associated with examining important issues concerning the banking sector.RBI Financial Inclusion: The Reserve Bank of India's Nagpur office strengthened initiatives relating to financial inclusion and banking awareness.RBI Monetary Policy: The RBI's October monetary policy decision had increased the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%.The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate stood at 5.25%, while the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and Bank Rate stood at 5.75%.The RBI's monetary policy stance was changed to calibrated tightening.SEBI and Capital Market DevelopmentsSEBI's AI Tool – Sudarshan: SEBI strengthened its efforts to identify fraudulent investment-related content circulating on social media through its AI-based tool named Sudarshan.The tool aims to identify misleading investment claims and suspicious financial promotions.Investor Awareness: SEBI expanded multilingual investor education initiatives through its collaboration with the Digital India BHASHINI Division.The partnership aims to make financial information accessible to investors in different Indian languages.Verified Application Badges: Measures were highlighted to strengthen the identification of authentic financial and investment-related applications and reduce online investment fraud.Important Banking Facts for ExamsUPI: Unified Payments Interface.UPI is operated by: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).NPCI Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.RBI Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.SEBI Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.EPFO: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation.EPFO Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Labour and Employment.SDF: Standing Deposit Facility.MSF: Marginal Standing Facility.Repo Rate: The rate at which the RBI lends money to banks against eligible securities under the applicable framework.5. SPORTS CURRENT AFFAIRSCricketIndia vs New Zealand T20I Series: India defeated New Zealand 3–2 in the five-match T20 International series.The series victory was an important achievement for the Indian men's cricket team.Glenn Maxwell: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from international cricket after representing Australia in 286 international matches.BadmintonHylo Open 2026: India won both men's and women's singles titles at the Hylo Open badminton tournament held in Saarbrücken, Germany.Lakshya Sen won the men's singles title by defeating Indonesia's Jonatan Christie.P. V. Sindhu won the women's singles title.The tournament was part of the BWF World Tour Super 500 circuit.Formula OneKimi Antonelli: Italian racing driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One World Champion at the age of 20 years and 68 days.He achieved the milestone after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix on November 1.Antonelli broke the previous age record held by Sebastian Vettel.He became Italy's first Formula One World Champion since Alberto Ascari (1953).Max Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton finished second.Youth Olympic GamesDakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Indian athletes secured medals in multiple sporting disciplines.Dhinidhi Desinghu won a bronze medal in swimming.Khushbu secured a silver medal in judo.Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu won bronze in the women's Changquan combined wushu event.The achievement marked India's first-ever medal in wushu at the Youth Olympic Games.ShootingISSF World Championship 2026: India won the men's 50m pistol team gold medal at the championship held in Doha, Qatar.The Indian team consisted of Saurabh Chaudhary, Ravinder Singh and Amanpreet Singh.The team secured a combined score of 1,659 points.Ravinder Singh also won the individual silver medal in the men's 50m pistol event.MotorsportJeet Jhabakh: Indian rally driver Jeet Jhabakh won the 2026 FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship.He created a notable achievement by winning the championship in a two-wheel-drive car.FootballEast Bengal: East Bengal defeated Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City WFC 2–1 in the AFC Women's Champions League.East Bengal became the first Indian club to win more than one group-stage match in the AFC Women's Champions League.BoxingAnkushita Boro: Indian boxer Ankushita Boro won the women's 65 kg gold medal at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament held in Tampere, Finland.She defeated England's Ella Thompstone in the final.ArcheryIndian archers secured four medals at the Swiss Open Archery Tournament held in Lausanne.India's medal tally included three silver medals and one bronze medal.The event featured senior and under-21 categories.6. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYIndiaAI Mission: Three indigenous artificial intelligence foundation models were highlighted under the IndiaAI Innovation Centre initiative:EKA-1, developed by Soket.Dhīr 2B, developed by ZenteiQ.Dhīr 5B, developed by ZenteiQ.Aditya-L1 Mission: The Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload aboard India's Aditya-L1 mission provided observations showing uneven and asymmetric expansion of a solar eruption.Space Debris Removal: India announced its vision of achieving debris-free space by 2030.The initiative focuses on developing capabilities to monitor, manage and remove space debris.NGC 4490 ULX-8: A scientific study released on November 2 analysed 24 years of X-ray observations of this ultraluminous X-ray source.The study suggested that it is most likely powered by a stellar-mass black hole accreting matter at an extremely high rate.Seismological Observatory: A new seismological observatory was inaugurated at Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir.The observatory will transmit real-time earthquake-related data to the National Centre for Seismology in New Delhi.Jammu and Kashmir has four seismological observatories following the addition of the new facility.7. DEFENCE AND MILITARY EXERCISESPralay Missile: DRDO successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenous quasi-ballistic missile Pralay on November 5.The test was conducted from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.The missile has been developed indigenously by DRDO laboratories, including the Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad.INS Sahyadri: The Indian Navy's INS Sahyadri arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, to participate in Exercise Malabar 2026.Exercise Malabar: It is a multilateral naval exercise involving India and other participating Indo-Pacific countries.INS Tarkash: The Indian Navy ship concluded a port call at Port Louis, Mauritius.INS Trishul: The Indian Navy ship made a port call at Souda Bay, Greece.INS Amini: An Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft was delivered to the Indian Navy.India–Myanmar Exercise RAHAT MITRA: India and Myanmar conducted their first tri-services humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise at Chennai.Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026: Discussions focused on maritime security, regional cooperation and responsible maritime technologies.India–Canada Defence Dialogue: The first-ever bilateral defence dialogue between India and Canada was conducted virtually.Next Generation Corvettes: The Defence Ministry signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore for eight next-generation corvettes for the Indian Navy.8. ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGYCOP31: India reiterated its commitment to equitable and solution-oriented climate action at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference.COP31 Host: Antalya, Türkiye.International Solar Alliance: The Bahamas became the 116th member of the International Solar Alliance.Grid-Scale Energy Storage: The government approved a ₹14,500 crore funding scheme for developing 92 GWh of energy storage systems.El Niño: Bolivia declared a national emergency to tackle the impact of El Niño.Coal-Based Power Generation: India's coal-fired electricity generation increased significantly in October amid declining hydropower output and rising electricity demand.National Zoological Park: The National Zoological Park in New Delhi celebrated its 67th Foundation Day on November 1.Watershed Management: A national-level consultation was organised to strengthen science-based watershed management with the participation of relevant agricultural and land-resource institutions.Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026: The summit focused on renewable energy development and international cooperation in clean-energy technologies.9. AWARDS AND HONOURSKendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026: Awarded to 490 police personnel for outstanding contributions in policing and related areas.President's Colour: Chandigarh Police received the prestigious President's Colour during its Diamond Jubilee Foundation Day celebrations.PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award: The Department of Financial Services received recognition for its leadership in government building solarisation.Wellness Visionary Award: Dr. Padma Gurmet, Director of the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, received the Wellness Visionary Award for contributions to holistic healing.National Organ Transplant Games: The 2026 event in New Delhi recognised the contribution of transplant recipients and donors and highlighted the importance of organ donation.International Tammer Boxing Tournament: Indian boxer Ankushita Boro won the women's 65 kg gold medal.ISSF World Championship: The Indian men's 50m pistol team won gold at Doha.10. IMPORTANT DAYS – NOVEMBER 1 TO 7Important observances during the weekNovember 1 – World Vegan Day: Observed to promote veganism, animal welfare and plant-based lifestyles.November 1 – Karnataka Rajyotsava: Celebrates the formation of Karnataka.November 1 – Kerala Piravi: Celebrates the formation of Kerala in 1956.November 1 – Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day: Marks the formation of Madhya Pradesh in 1956.November 1 – Chhattisgarh Foundation Day: Marks the formation of Chhattisgarh in 2000.November 1 – Haryana Foundation Day: Commemorates the formation of Haryana in 1966.November 2 – International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: Highlights the need to protect journalists and ensure accountability for crimes committed against them.November 5 – World Tsunami Awareness Day: Promotes awareness, preparedness and disaster-risk reduction relating to tsunamis.November 6 – International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict: Highlights the environmental consequences of armed conflicts.November 7 – National Cancer Awareness Day (India): Observed to spread awareness about cancer prevention, early diagnosis and treatment.November 7 – International Day of Medical Physics: Recognises the contribution of medical physicists to healthcare and patient safety.11. IMPORTANT REPORTS, RANKINGS AND INDICESQS World University Rankings: Asia 2027: The rankings were released in November 2026, covering 1,722 universities.University of Hong Kong secured the first position.IIT Delhi emerged as India's highest-ranked institution at 66th position.NITI Aayog: Launched the India Science and Technology Scoreboard for States and Union Territories to assess scientific and technological development across India.India's GST Performance: October 2026 recorded gross GST collections of ₹2.31 lakh crore, indicating strong revenue growth.UPI Performance: October 2026 recorded 25.47 billion transactions, with a total value of ₹31.53 lakh crore.Indian Railways: Freight loading reached 145.07 million tonnes in October 2026.Coal India: Recorded October production of approximately 67.2 million tonnes.12. GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND INITIATIVES – QUICK REVISIONVISTAR: Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research.Period: 2026–27 to 2030–31.Grid-Scale Energy Storage Scheme:Financial support: ₹14,500 crore.Target capacity: 92 GWh.Critical Mineral Processing Scheme:Financial outlay: ₹2,814 crore.Focus minerals: Lithium and Nickel.Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5.0:Period: November 1–30, 2026.Focus: Digital life certificates for pensioners.EPFO Automatic Settlement:Eligible inoperative account balance: Up to ₹1,000.Digi Yatra:International passenger trials started at seven airports.Focus: E-passport-based digital passenger verification.IndiaAI Mission:Indigenous AI models: EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B.Space Debris-Free Vision:Target year: 2030.Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling:Implementing authority: NHAI.Focus: Automated tolling infrastructure on four-lane and above national highways.PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award:Recognised government building solarisation efforts.BOB-NOR:Full form: Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries.Participating countries: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives.13. IMPORTANT ONE-LINERS FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONSThese are particularly useful for last-minute revision for SSC, RRB NTPC, IBPS, SBI and other competitive examinations.Who became the youngest Formula One World Champion in 2026? – Kimi Antonelli.At what age did Kimi Antonelli become F1 World Champion? – 20 years and 68 days.Which country hosted the 28th CHOGM 2026? – Antigua and Barbuda.Who represented India at the 28th CHOGM? – S. Jaishankar.Which country became the 116th member of the International Solar Alliance? – The Bahamas.Where is the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance? – Gurugram, Haryana.Which organisation launched the Sudarshan AI tool? – SEBI.What is the full form of VISTAR? – Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research.What is the financial outlay of the Critical Mineral Processing Scheme? – ₹2,814 crore.Which minerals are specifically targeted under the Critical Mineral Processing Scheme? – Lithium and Nickel.What is the approved capacity of the new grid-scale energy storage scheme? – 92 GWh.What is the financial outlay of the grid-scale energy storage scheme? – ₹14,500 crore.Who became the 29th Chief of the Air Staff? – Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit.What is the guiding vision introduced by the new Air Chief? – VAYU.Who became the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India? – Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir.Which organisation celebrated its 74th Foundation Day on November 1? – EPFO.What is the maximum eligible balance for automatic settlement of inoperative EPF accounts under the new facility? – ₹1,000.Which train was flagged off on November 1, 2026? – Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express.What was India's gross GST collection in October 2026? – ₹2,31,290 crore.What was India's UPI transaction volume in October 2026? – 25.47 billion transactions.What was the total UPI transaction value in October 2026? – ₹31.53 lakh crore.Which organisation operates UPI? – NPCI.Who headed the High-Level Committee on Banking? – Suresh N. Patel.What was India's railway freight loading in October 2026? – 145.07 million tonnes.Which Indian boxer won gold at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament? – Ankushita Boro.Which Indian badminton player won the men's singles title at Hylo Open 2026? – Lakshya Sen.Who won the women's singles title at Hylo Open 2026? – P. V. Sindhu.Which country hosted the 2026 ISSF World Championship? – Qatar.Where was the 2026 ISSF World Championship held? – Doha.Which Indian missile was successfully flight-tested on November 5? – Pralay.From which location was the Pralay missile tested? – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.Which Indian mission carries the VELC payload? – Aditya-L1.What is the target year of India's debris-free space vision? – 2030.Where was the new seismological observatory inaugurated? – Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir.Which country became the first elected woman President of Bulgaria's country through the November 2026 election? – Iliana Iotova.Which country declared a national emergency due to El Niño? – Bolivia.Which country hosted the Swiss Open Archery Tournament? – Switzerland.Which Indian club defeated Ho Chi Minh City WFC in the AFC Women's Champions League? – East Bengal.Which Indian athlete won India's first-ever Youth Olympic wushu medal? – Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu.What is the name of the first India–Myanmar tri-services HADR exercise? – RAHAT MITRA.Which naval exercise did INS Sahyadri participate in Japan? – Exercise Malabar 2026.Which organisation received the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award for government building solarisation? – Department of Financial Services.Which state celebrated its 60th Foundation Day in 2026? – Haryana.Which state celebrated its 70th Formation Day on November 1, 2026? – Kerala.Which state celebrated its 71st Foundation Day on November 1, 2026? – Madhya Pradesh.Which country hosted the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit alongside the 9th ISA Assembly? – India.Where was the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit held? – Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.Which country became the youngest Formula One champion's home country in 2026? – Italy (Kimi Antonelli).Which organisation celebrated its 51st Foundation Day on November 1? – Coal India Limited.What was Coal India's October 2026 production? – Approximately 67.2 million tonnes.14. IMPORTANT FACTS TO REMEMBERFor examinations, give additional attention to the following frequently tested facts:Repo Rate: 5.50%.SDF Rate: 5.25%.MSF Rate: 5.75%.Bank Rate: 5.75%.October GST Collection: ₹2.31 lakh crore.October UPI Transactions: 25.47 billion.October UPI Transaction Value: ₹31.53 lakh crore.Grid-Scale Energy Storage Scheme: ₹14,500 crore.Critical Mineral Processing Scheme: ₹2,814 crore.IndiaAI Foundation Models: EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B.India's Space Debris-Free Target: 2030.International Solar Alliance Membership: 116 countries.QS Asia University Rankings 2027 – Top Indian Institution: IIT Delhi (66th).Youngest F1 World Champion: Kimi Antonelli.Pralay Missile: Quasi-ballistic missile.EPFO: 74th Foundation Day.Coal India: 51st Foundation Day.National Zoological Park: 67th Foundation Day.

1) National10th Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026 Sets New World Record: Graced by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 7 November 2026, the 10th edition of Ayodhya Deepotsav set a new Guinness World Record by lighting over 30 lakh (up to 36 lakh across the city) earthen lamps (diyas) simultaneously along 56 ghats of the Sarayu River (centred at Ram Ki Paidi), accompanied by a grand Sarayu Aarti, laser projection, and aerial drone show.NPPA Projects Rs 3,502.31 Crore Annual Savings on 137 Anti-Cancer Drugs: Following the 30% trade margin cap invoked by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) (Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers), 76 pharmaceutical companies reported revised Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) across 1,225 formulations—with 1,031 formulations recording price cuts, 600 brands dropping prices by over 50%, and a maximum reduction of 96.45%—yielding estimated annual consumer savings of Rs 3,502.31 crore effective 9 November 2026 (accessible via the Pharma Sahi Daam app).E20 Petrol Quality Compliance Verified Across 27 States and UTs: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on 7 November 2026 that all 893 samples of E20 petrol (20% ethanol-blended petrol) tested nationwide across 27 States and Union Territories (including all 56 samples tested in Karnataka) fully conformed to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specification IS 17021, maintaining ethanol blending levels strictly within the 19–21% range.Rs 3,189 Crore Amended BharatNet Pact Signed for Telangana: A multi-party agreement for implementing the Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP) in Telangana was signed among Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) (Department of Telecommunications), the Government of Telangana, Telangana Fiber Grid Corporation (T-Fiber), BSNL, and TRIICL to provide optical-fibre connectivity across 12,769 Gram Panchayats with Rs 3,189 crore in Central financial assistance.Integration of Startup India Portal with I-STEM Platform: The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India integrated the Startup India portal with the Indian Science, Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM) national portal, enabling DPIIT-recognised startups seamless access to publicly funded R&D laboratories and scientific equipment across the country.GRAP Stage-III Invoked in Delhi-NCR & Supreme Court Flags Vehicular Emissions: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage-III ('Severe' air quality, AQI 401–450) of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR, restricting BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel Light Motor Vehicles (4-wheelers) and non-essential construction, while the Supreme Court of India identified vehicular emissions as a primary contributor to capital air pollution.Assam Bans Drones Near Amur Falcon Roosting Sites: The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force, Assam, issued a prohibitory order banning the operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) near the staging and roosting habitats of migratory Amur Falcons (Falco amurensis) (which migrate 22,000 km annually from Siberia and Northern China to Southern Africa via Northeast India) to prevent poaching and habitat disturbance.India's I-OECM Guidelines 2026 Released for Biodiversity Conservation: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) introduced the Indian Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (I-OECM) Guidelines 2026, establishing a framework to add 3% of land and marine areas to India's conservation network outside formal Protected Areas in alignment with Target 3 (30x30 target) of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF).North District Cooperative Milk Producers' Union Launched in Sikkim: Under White Revolution 2.0, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) digitally inaugurated the North District Cooperative Milk Producers' Union Limited (NDMU) in Sikkim to strengthen dairy cooperatives and Himalayan farmer livelihoods.2) InternationalIndia and European Union Conclude Negotiations on 'Horizon Europe' Association: Announced on 7 November 2026, India and the European Union (EU) successfully concluded formal negotiations (launched after the 15 July 2026 Brussels Trade and Technology Council [TTC] meeting) for India's association with 'Horizon Europe'—the EU's flagship EUR 93.5 billion research and innovation programme (2021–2027); expected to take effect in January 2027, the agreement will allow Indian researchers and institutions to directly receive funding and lead global consortia under Pillar II clusters (Health, Digital Technologies, Industry & Space, Climate, Energy & Mobility, and Food & Bioeconomy), joining 23 non-EU associated countries.Paraguay's Senate Impeaches and Removes President Santiago Peña: In a fast-tracked impeachment trial following unanimous approval by the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate of Paraguay voted 44–1 to impeach and remove 44-year-old President Santiago Peña (Colorado Party, in office since August 2023) over a severe banking crisis triggered by the collapse of Ueno Bank, after which Vice-President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as the new President of Paraguay and Peña was placed under house arrest.India and Myanmar Conduct Maiden Tri-Services HADR Exercise 'Rahat Mitra': Coordinated by the Indian Navy under India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and MAHASAGAR vision, India and Myanmar conducted their first-ever bilateral tri-services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, 'Rahat Mitra', in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, under the theme "Together for Humanity, Stronger through Partnership".ADNOC Signs 10-Year LNG Supply Agreement with Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation: The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) of the United Arab Emirates signed a long-term 10-year Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supply agreement with Gujarat's state energy enterprise to bolster India's clean energy security and industrial gas supply.INS Trishul Conducts PASSEX with Hellenic Navy Ship HS Limnos: Following its port call at Souda Bay, Greece (home to the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre [NMIOTC]), the Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Trishul conducted a bilateral Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Greek (Hellenic) Navy's Elli-class frigate HS Limnos (F451) in the Mediterranean Sea.3) EconomySEBI (Settlement of Administrative and Civil Proceedings) Regulations, 2026 Take Effect: Notified earlier on 8 October, the SEBI (Settlement of Administrative and Civil Proceedings) Regulations, 2026 officially came into force on 7 November 2026, launching an online settlement application portal, settlement amount calculator, and help desk; it prescribes a 90-day filing window from a Show Cause Notice, non-refundable application fees of Rs 25,000 for individuals and Rs 35,000 for other entities, and minimum floor settlement amounts of Rs 3 lakh for first-time applicants and Rs 7 lakh for others (with a 90-day transitional window for pending proceedings at a 20% higher settlement amount).SEBI Signs MoU with BHASHINI for Multilingual Investor Services: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Digital India BHASHINI Division (MeitY) to translate investor education materials, regulatory circulars, and grievance portals into regional Indian languages using AI-driven translation tools.Federal Bank Integrates with MCA's SPICe+ Portal for Instant Corporate Accounts: Private sector lender Federal Bank integrated its banking platform with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' (MCA) SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) portal on 7 November 2026, enabling newly incorporated companies to open current accounts seamlessly during registration.India's Finished Steel Consumption Reaches 99.3 MT in April–October 2026: According to the Ministry of Steel, India's finished steel consumption rose to 99.3 Million Tonnes (MT) during the first seven months of FY 2026–27 (April–October 2026), while the Ministry also granted Quality Control Order (QCO) exemptions for 162 grades of stainless steel to ease raw material availability for domestic manufacturers.India's Agricultural Exports Reach USD 27.1 Billion in H1 FY27: Driven by promotion initiatives under APEDA and MPEDA, India's agricultural exports grew 4.7% year-on-year to reach USD 27.1 billion during April–September 2026 (H1 FY27), including USD 4.5 billion in marine product exports and USD 3.4 billion in buffalo meat exports.4) Date’s Importance (8 November)World Radiography Day / International Day of Radiology (8 November 2026): Observed annually across the globe on 8 November (jointly promoted by the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists [ISRRT], the European Society of Radiology [ESR], the Radiological Society of North America [RSNA], and the American College of Radiology [ACR]) to commemorate 8 November 1895, when German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered X-rays (Röntgen rays) at the University of Würzburg (for which he won the first-ever Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901); 2026 Theme: "Upholding Patient Safety", focusing on radiation protection, diagnostic imaging precision, and patient-centred care.World Urbanism Day / World Town Planning Day (8 November 2026): Celebrated annually on 8 November across more than 30 countries on four continents (founded in 1949 by the late Prof. Carlos María della Paolera of the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and coordinated by the International Society of City and Regional Planners [ISOCARP]) to recognise the role of urban and regional planning in building climate-resilient, inclusive, and livable communities.World Pianist Day (8 November): Celebrated annually on 8 November to honour keyboard and piano maestros worldwide and promote classical and contemporary musical heritage.10th Anniversary of India's 2016 Demonetisation Announcement (8 November 2016 – 8 November 2026): Marks 10 years since 8 November 2016, when the Government of India demonetised existing Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 Mahatma Gandhi Series banknotes to curb black money, counterfeit currency, and terror financing, catalysing the rapid expansion of India's digital payments ecosystem (UPI).18th Anniversary of ISRO's Chandrayaan-1 Lunar Orbit Insertion (8 November 2008): Commemorates 8 November 2008, when ISRO's first lunar probe, Chandrayaan-1 (launched on 22 October 2008), successfully completed its critical Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) manoeuvre to enter orbit around the Moon.Key Historical Milestones on 8 November: Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei's legacy in optical observations and John Milton's death anniversary (8 November 1674, English poet and author of Paradise Lost); the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, opened its doors to the public for the first time on 8 November 1793; Montana was admitted as the 41st US state on 8 November 1889; Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected the 32nd President of the United States on 8 November 1932; Allied forces launched 'Operation Torch' (the Anglo-American invasion of French North Africa during World War II) on 8 November 1942; the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) was established on 8 November 1965; birth anniversary of Padma Vibhushan Odissi dance legend Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra's contemporary classical stalwarts, renowned Kathak danseuse Sitara Devi (8 November 1920 in Kolkata, hailed by Rabindranath Tagore as Nritya Samragini [Empress of Dance] and recipient of the Padma Shri [1973], Sangeet Natak Akademi Award [1969], and Kalidas Samman [1995]), veteran political leader Lal Krishna Advani (8 November 1927 in Karachi, 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India [2002–2004] and 2024 Bharat Ratna recipient), and 1923 Physiology Nobel Laureate Jack Kilby (8 November 1923, co-inventor of the integrated circuit / microchip and 2000 Physics Nobel Laureate).5) Person of the DayMohammed Shami (Veteran Indian Fast Bowler Who Retired from Test Cricket): 36-year-old premier Indian right-arm fast bowler (born on 3 September 1990 in Sahaspur Alinagar, Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh), who officially announced his retirement from Test cricket on 6–7 November 2026—exactly 13 years after making his memorable Test debut against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 6 November 2013 (where he took 9 wickets for 118 runs, the most by an Indian pace debutant)—while confirming that he will continue representing India in white-ball (ODI and T20I) cricket.Illustrious Red-Ball Career Numbers: Across 64 Test matches (122 innings) between 2013 and 2023 (playing his final Test in the June 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at The Oval, London), Mohammed Shami claimed 229 Test wickets at a bowling average of 27.71 and a strike rate of 50.2, including 6 five-wicket hauls and 12 four-wicket hauls, with career-best bowling figures of 6/56 against Australia in Perth (2018); he finishes as India's 8th-highest wicket-taker in Test history and 4th-highest among Indian fast bowlers (behind Kapil Dev [434], Ishant Sharma [311], and Zaheer Khan [311]).Architect of Historic Overseas Test Series Victories: Formed one of the greatest fast-bowling quartets in Test history alongside Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, and Umesh Yadav / Mohammed Siraj, playing a decisive role in India's first-ever Test series victory in Australia (2018–19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, taking 16 wickets), the historic 2021 Lord's Test victory over England (where he scored an unbeaten 56 in an 89-run 9th-wicket partnership* with Bumrah), and 2018 and 2021 Test victories in South Africa (Johannesburg and Centurion).World Cup Heroics and National Honours: Holds the all-time record as India's highest wicket-taker in ICC Men's ODI World Cup history (55 wickets in just 18 matches), topped the wicket charts at the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup with 24 wickets in 7 matches (including 7/57 against New Zealand in the Mumbai semi-final, the best-ever ODI figures by an Indian bowler), became only the second Indian bowler after Chetan Sharma to take an ODI World Cup hat-trick (against Afghanistan in 2019), won the IPL Purple Cap in 2023 (28 wickets for Gujarat Titans), and was conferred the Arjuna Award in January 2024 by President Droupadi Murmu.6) SportsIndia Defeats New Zealand by 4 Runs (DLS) in 2nd ODI at Wellington to Lead Series 2–0: Riding on fast bowler Gurnoor Brar's Player-of-the-Match spell of 4 for 30 (restricting hosts New Zealand to 134 all out in 41 overs in a rain-shortened 47-over game), the Indian Men's Cricket Team reached 113 for 7 when rain stopped play at Wellington on 7 November 2026, winning by 4 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method to take a 2–0 lead in the five-match ODI series.Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale Become First All-Indian Pair to Reach a WTA Tour Doubles Final: Tennis players Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale scripted history on 7 November 2026 at the WTA 250 Chennai Open by becoming the first-ever all-Indian pair to advance to a WTA Tour-level doubles final.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Named Bihar Captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026: Teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was appointed by the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) as Captain of the Bihar senior men's T20 team (with Suraj Kashyap as Vice-Captain) for the opening two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2026.7) AwardsChennai-Based NGO 'REACH' Wins 2026 Kochon Prize for TB Elimination: Resource Group for Education and Advocacy for Community Health (REACH), a Chennai-based non-profit organisation working on Tuberculosis (TB) elimination, won the prestigious 2026 Kochon Prize—awarded annually by South Korea's Kochon Foundation in partnership with the Stop TB Partnership (hosted by UNOPS)—becoming the first Indian civil society organisation to receive the global honour.India's Nivetha Wins AFC Youth Female Coach of the Year 2026: Indian football coach Nivetha (associated with the Indian Under-17 Women's National Team coaching setup since 2020–21) won the Youth Female Coach of the Year Award at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Elite Youth Football Awards 2026.8) Other Important SignificanceIndian Air Force IL-76MD Achieves Record High-Altitude Landing at Nyoma Airbase (13,629 Feet): An Indian Air Force (IAF) Ilyushin IL-76MD ('Gajraj') heavy-lift strategic military transport aircraft successfully landed at the newly upgraded Mudh-Nyoma Air Force Station in eastern Ladakh, situated at an elevation of 13,629 feet near the Line of Actual Control (LAC)—marking the highest-altitude landing ever achieved by an IL-76 aircraft anywhere in the world.IAF's Software Development Institute Signs MoU with IIT Madras for Indigenous Airborne Secure Comms: The Indian Air Force's Software Development Institute (SDI), Bengaluru (represented by Commandant Air Vice Marshal Sarbjit Singh), signed an MoU with IIT Madras and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation (represented by CEO Dr. M. J. Shankar Raman) to design and develop an indigenous digital secure communication system for airborne defence platforms.CSIR-CCMB Identifies Two Rare 'MYH7' Gene Mutations Linked to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Scientists at the CSIR–Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, identified two rare genetic mutations in the 'MYH7' (beta-myosin heavy chain) gene directly associated with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and sudden cardiac arrest among Indian populations.Patent Granted to Eco-Friendly 'Gomay Samiddha' Fuel & Imperial College Study on Cyclone Arnab: An Indian patent was granted to 'Gomay Samiddha', a cow-dung and crop-straw composite biofuel projected to save 2 crore trees and cut 9 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, while an Imperial College London rapid attribution study reported that anthropogenic climate change increased Cyclone Arnab's maximum wind speeds by 5% and economic damages by 33%.

1) NationalHome Minister Inaugurates 1857 Martyrs' Memorial in Ambala: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 1857 Martyrs' Memorial (Shaheed Smarak) in Ambala, Haryana, constructed across 22 acres at a cost of Rs 594 crore featuring virtual reality displays, holography, and a 2,500-seat open-air theatre to commemorate the First War of Independence that began on 10 May 1857.Government Doubles OMSS (D) Rice Sale Target to 50 LMT: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution doubled the allocation of rice for sale under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) [OMSS (D)] for 2026–27 from 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) to 50 LMT, after selling 25 LMT through e-auctions up to 31 October 2026.Justice Rajesh Bindal Appointed Chairperson of NCLAT: Former Supreme Court Judge and former Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court Justice Rajesh Bindal has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), succeeding Justice Ashok Bhushan.Hardeep Singh Puri Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri (who served as India's Permanent Representative to the UN from 2009 to 2013) was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh in the by-election held to fill the seat vacated by Dr. L. Murugan.Two Years of 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' Campaign: The Ministry of Women and Child Development marked two years of collective national action under the 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign on 6 November 2026, aimed at eradicating child marriage across India.IndiaAI Mission Releases Three Indigenous AI Foundation Models: Under the IndiaAI Innovation Centre Pillar, the IndiaAI Mission (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, MeitY) released three indigenous Artificial Intelligence foundation models—EKA-1 (a 26.3-billion parameter model supporting all 22 Scheduled Indian Languages and English, developed by Soket Labs Technology and Research Private Limited) and Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B (developed by ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations).Ministry of Mines Launches 9th Tranche of Critical Mineral Block Auctions: The Ministry of Mines launched the 9th tranche of mineral block auctions offering 20 critical and strategic mineral blocks, alongside the 3rd tranche of Exploration Licence (EL) auctions covering 11 blocks.Ministry of Culture Signs MoU with Google Arts & Culture: The Union Ministry of Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Google Arts & Culture to digitise and globally showcase Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) monuments, National Museum collections, and the upcoming Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum.Soreng District in Sikkim Notified as India's First Organic Fisheries Cluster: Union Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) declared Soreng district in Sikkim as India's first notified Organic Fisheries Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to promote chemical-free, sustainable cold-water fish production.Odisha Signs 3-Year MoU with J-PAL South Asia & IICA Partners with IAMC: The Government of Odisha signed a three-year MoU with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) South Asia for evidence-based policymaking, while the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) signed an MoU with the International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC) to strengthen India's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) ecosystem.UIDAI Onboards 300 OVSEs & MoSJE Launches 'Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan': The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) onboarded 300 Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs) to expand the Aadhaar offline verification ecosystem, while the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) launched the 'Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan' based on a 5C Model under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY), and 1st International Maize Conference 2026 was held in Hyderabad.2) InternationalMultilateral Naval Exercise 'Malabar 2026' Commences in Japan: The 30th edition of the multilateral maritime exercise 'Malabar 2026' involving the Quad navies of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia commenced at Yokosuka / Funakoshi in Japan from 5 to 12 November 2026, with the Indian Navy deploying its indigenously built Shivalik-class guided-missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri (Note: Exercise Malabar began in 1992 as an India–US bilateral drill, Japan joined permanently in 2015, and Australia joined in 2020).Three Indian Texts Inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register: At the 11th General Meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) held in Jakarta, Indonesia, three ancient Indian literary classics—the Mahabharata, Kautilya's Arthashastra, and Kalhana's Rajatarangini—were inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register.The Bahamas Joins International Solar Alliance (ISA) as 116th Member Country: The Bahamas officially became the 116th Member Country of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) (headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana) after submitting its Instrument of Accession during the 9th ISA Assembly held in New Delhi.3) EconomyRBI Constitutes Technical Consultative Committee for Financial Markets (TCCFM): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) constituted a Technical Consultative Committee for Financial Markets (TCCFM), chaired by RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain, to strengthen engagement with market participants on policy and operational matters across money markets, government securities (G-Secs), foreign exchange, and derivatives.RBI Eases FEMA Reporting Norms for Small-Value Service Exports and Imports: Amending the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026 (effective retrospectively from 1 October 2026), the RBI relaxed reporting norms for non-individual exporters on service export receipts of up to Rs 10 lakh and mandated Authorised Dealer (AD) banks to enter service import details in the Import Data Processing and Monitoring System (IDPMS) within 5 working days.SEBI Constitutes 18-Member Working Group to Review Innovators Growth Platform (IGP): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) set up an 18-member Working Group co-chaired by Srini Srinivasan and Prashanth Prakash to review the regulatory framework governing the Innovators Growth Platform (IGP) under the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements [ICDR]) Regulations, 2018, and capped unhedged currency derivatives exposure at USD 5 million.India's Forex Reserves Stand at USD 717.056 Billion: According to the latest weekly statistical supplement released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 6 November 2026, India's foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 717.056 billion (following a drawdown of USD 2.691 billion), comprising gold reserves of USD 102.591 billion, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) of USD 18.558 billion, and reserve position in the IMF of USD 4.79 billion.MobiKwik Receives RBI NBFC Licence & TReDS Volumes Jump 36%: Fintech platform MobiKwik secured a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) licence from the RBI to scale credit disbursement up to Rs 5,000 crore, Mufin Green Finance acquired a 23% stake in Bimapay for Rs 65.75 crore, IndusInd Bank enabled remittances in 123 currencies via J.P. Morgan, and Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) volumes rose 36% amid festive MSME demand.4) Date’s Importance (7 November)National Cancer Awareness Day (7 November 2026): Observed annually across India on 7 November (instituted in September 2014 by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) to coincide with the birth anniversary of two-time Nobel Laureate Marie Skłodowska-Curie (born 7 November 1867), raising public awareness on the prevention, early screening, and timely detection of oral, breast, and cervical cancers under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD).138th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sir C. V. Raman (7 November 1888): Commemorates the birth anniversary of legendary Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, born on 7 November 1888 in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu (passed away on 21 November 1970), who discovered the 'Raman Effect' (inelastic scattering of photons by matter) on 28 February 1928 (celebrated as National Science Day), became the first Asian and first non-white scientist to win the Nobel Prize in Physics (1930), founded the Indian Academy of Sciences (1934) and the Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru (1948), and was among the first three recipients of the Bharat Ratna in 1954.159th Birth Anniversary of Madame Marie Curie (7 November 1867): Marks the birth of Polish-French physicist and chemist Marie Curie (7 November 1867 – 4 July 1934) in Warsaw, Poland, who discovered the radioactive elements Polonium and Radium, pioneered radiotherapy for cancer treatment, and remains the only person in history to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields—Physics (1903, with Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel) and Chemistry (1911).Infant Protection Day (7 November 2026): Observed annually on 7 November to create awareness about neonatal healthcare, immunisation, and reducing Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) through initiatives like Mission Indradhanush and Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK).International Day of Medical Physics (7 November 2026): Organised annually on 7 November since 2013 by the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) on Marie Curie's birthday to highlight the role of medical physicists in radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging.Key Historical Milestones on 7 November: The last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar passed away in British exile in Rangoon (Yangon), Myanmar, on 7 November 1862; Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay composed India's National Song 'Vande Mataram' in Sanskritised Bengali at Chinsurah / Naihati, Bengal, on 7 November 1875 (later published in his 1882 novel Anandamath); the Bolshevik (October) Revolution led by Vladimir Lenin took place in Petrograd, Russia, on 7 November 1917 (25 October Old Style); birth anniversary of revolutionary freedom fighter Bipin Chandra Pal (7 November 1858 in Sylhet, one of the 'Lal-Bal-Pal' triumvirate and known as the "Father of Revolutionary Thought in India"), renowned Marxist historian R. S. Sharma, and actor Kamal Haasan (7 November 1954, recipient of the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres).5) Person of the DayTanvi Patri (First Indian Woman Shuttler to Win a Youth Olympic Games Singles Medal): 15-year-old Indian badminton prodigy from Odisha who scripted sporting history on 5–6 November 2026 by winning the Silver Medal in Women's Singles at the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, becoming the first-ever Indian female badminton player to win an individual singles medal at the Youth Olympic Games (and only the third Indian shuttler overall after H. S. Prannoy [Silver, 2010 Singapore] and Lakshya Sen [Gold, 2018 Buenos Aires]).Epic 82-Minute Final Against Zhang Yi Xin: In the Girls' Singles Gold Medal match in Dakar against 17-year-old Chinese World Junior Champion Zhang Yi Xin, Tanvi Patri won the opening game 21–15 and staged a sensational fightback from 10–19 down in the decider—saving six match points to level at 20–20—before going down fighting 21–15, 13–21, 24–26 in an 82-minute thriller to take Silver.Asian U-15 and Domestic Track Record: Born in Odisha (and early-trained in China before joining the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy [PPBA] in Bengaluru), she earlier won the Girls' Singles Gold Medal at the Badminton Asia Under-15 Junior Championships in Chengdu, China (2024) without dropping a single game, alongside multiple All-India Sub-Junior (U-15 and U-17) ranking titles.6) SportsJaypal Malviya Wins Silver & Secures India's First LA 2028 Olympic Shooting Quota: Jaypal Malviya, a shooter and farmer from Madhya Pradesh, won the Silver Medal in the Men's 10m Air Pistol final with a score of 242.2 (after qualifying 3rd with 585-23x) at the ISSF World Shooting Championships 2026 in Doha, Qatar, securing India's first Olympic quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.Manu Bhaker, Suruchi Singh, and Sainyam Vij Win Women's 10m Air Pistol Team Silver in Doha: At the ISSF World Championships 2026 in Doha, the Indian trio of Manu Bhaker (583-21x), Suruchi Singh, and Sainyam Vij won the Silver Medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol Team event with a combined score of 1,738-61x behind China (Gold, 1,745-65x) and ahead of South Korea (Bronze, 1,729-49x), taking India's tally at the championship to 5 medals (1 Gold and 4 Silver).Obituary – 1980 Formula 1 World Champion Alan Jones Passes Away at 80: Legendary Australian racing driver Alan Jones—who won the 1980 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with Williams Racing (securing Williams' first-ever Drivers' and Constructors' titles and 12 career Grand Prix victories)—passed away at the age of 80.7) AwardsMinistry of Railways Wins PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award 2026: The Ministry of Railways was honoured with the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award 2026 during the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 in New Delhi in recognition of its large-scale rooftop solar installations across railway stations and service buildings nationwide.8) Other Important SignificanceDRDO Successfully Flight-Tests Indigenous Quasi-Ballistic Missile 'Pralay': The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic tactical missile 'Pralay' from Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha; developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) as production partner, the solid-propellant missile has a strike range of 150 to 500 km and can change its trajectory mid-air to defeat interceptor missiles.India Announces Vision of 'Debris-Free Space Missions by 2030': Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Space Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India (ISRO) has pioneered zero-orbital-debris technologies (including controlled atmospheric re-entry of POEM orbital platforms) to achieve Debris-Free Space Missions (DFSM) by 2030, while ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan declared the newly launched NVS-03 navigation satellite fully healthy in circular orbit after a 6,400-second liquid apogee motor burn.New Hill-Stream Catfish Species 'Exostoma nasibarbatum' Discovered in Manipur: Ichthyologists discovered a new species of torrent glyptosternine catfish named Exostoma nasibarbatum (named after its elongated nasal barbel extending past the eye socket and flattened body with adhesive fin ridges) from the Bupal stream of the Dujang River (Chindwin-Irrawaddy drainage) in Chandel district, Manipur, taking the global count of valid Exostoma species to 23 (7 in the Chindwin-Irrawaddy drainage).Obituary – Four-Time Himachal Pradesh MLA Nand Lal Passes Away at 72: Former Special Protection Group (SPG) commando and four-time Congress MLA from the Rampur Assembly constituency in Himachal Pradesh, Nand Lal (who also served as Chairman of the 7th State Finance Commission of Himachal Pradesh), passed away at the age of 72.