1) NationalPM Celebrates Diwali with CRPF Personnel at Karanpur in Bastar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali on 8 November 2026 with security forces—including CRPF, CoBRA, BSF, ITBP, SSB, IRB, State Police, and Bastar Fighters (including women commandos)—at the CRPF camp in Karanpur, Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, highlighting that 50 crore citizens have been lifted out of extreme poverty over the past 12 years alongside the decisive end of Left-Wing Extremism (Naxalism).Defence Minister Celebrates Diwali with Troops in Forward Areas of Sikkim: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Deepawali with Indian Army troops along the Line of Actual Control in Sikkim, paying tribute to fallen heroes at the Sherathang War Memorial and offering respects at the Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial near Nathu La.Supreme Court Declares National Book Trust (NBT) a 'State' Under Article 12: Upholding a Delhi High Court verdict and applying the Ajay Hasia case test of pervasive financial, functional, and administrative control, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the National Book Trust (NBT) (established in 1957 under the Ministry of Education) falls within the definition of 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution of India, making it amenable to writ jurisdiction.Uttarakhand Police Presented President's Colour in Dehradun: Union Home Minister Amit Shah (in the presence of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami) presented the prestigious President's Colour to the Uttarakhand Police in Dehradun, making it the 16th State Police Force in India to receive the honour; Uttarakhand Police (whose strength has doubled from 13,000 to over 26,000 personnel in 25 years and is the first Indian police force to summit Mount Everest) also topped the national CCTNS/ICJS 2.0 Dashboard with a score of 93.46.FSSAI Seizes 3,279.57 Tonnes of Unsafe Food Worth Rs 81.80 Crore: During a nationwide festive-season enforcement drive (1 September to 5 November 2026) inspecting 56,431 food establishments, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized 3,279.57 metric tonnes of banned and adulterated food products (including paneer, ghee, milk, and sweets) worth Rs 81.80 crore, cancelled 52 licences, suspended 1,133 licences, sealed 314 establishments, and issued 10,047 improvement notices.Ranivas Mound at Kesariya in Bihar Declared Monument of National Importance: Through a gazette notification issued by the Union Ministry of Culture and signed by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Director General Yadubir Singh Rawat, the ancient Ranivas Mound at Kesariya in East Champaran district, Bihar (falling under ASI's Patna Circle), was officially declared a Monument of National Importance.Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha Enshrined at Bomdila After Tawang Exposition: Following a seven-day public exposition at Tawang Monastery (1–7 November 2026) where 31,000 devotees paid homage, the Sacred Relics of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha (Ministry of Culture) were airlifted by the Indian Air Force on 8 November 2026 via Upper Gompa to be enshrined at Bomdila in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.Manipur Inaugurates North-East India's First AI-Enabled Career Intelligence Hub: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated North-East India's first AI-enabled Career Intelligence Hub at Tamphasana Girls' Higher Secondary School in Imphal, established under the MPLADS (Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) to provide technology-driven career counselling to students.MANAGE Hyderabad Recognised as Centre of Excellence in Agriculture: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) officially recognised the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad (established in 1987 under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare), as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Agriculture for a three-year period to promote agri-entrepreneurship.PM Greets Bharat Ratna L. K. Advani on Entering His 100th Year: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings and penned a commemorative tribute to Bharat Ratna and former 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India Lal Krishna Advani (born 8 November 1927), who completed 99 years of age and entered his 100th (centenary) year on 8 November 2026.2) InternationalIndian Diplomat Shivani Gupta Elected to UN Budgetary Committee (ACABQ): Indian diplomat Shivani Gupta was elected to the United Nations Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ)—a 21-member subsidiary organ of the UN General Assembly that oversees the UN budget and administrative accountability—for a three-year term from 2027 to 2029, commencing in January 2027.Bay of Bengal Countries Launch 'BOB-NOR' Fisheries Research Network: India (ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute [CMFRI], Kochi), Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Maldives—coordinated by the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO), Chennai—launched the Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean and Fisheries Research (BOB-NOR) to build climate-resilient marine fisheries by studying how rising sea temperatures and salinity shifts impact fish migration.India and Canada Hold Inaugural Virtual Defence Dialogue: India and Canada convened their first-ever virtual bilateral Defence Dialogue, co-chaired by Amit Telang (Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, India) and Scott Millar (Director General, International Security Policy, Department of National Defence, Canada) to strengthen Indo-Pacific security exchanges.3) EconomySBI Opens New Branch in Frisco, Texas; Takes US Branch Count to 8: India's largest public sector lender, the State Bank of India (SBI), expanded its international footprint by opening a new branch of its wholly owned subsidiary (State Bank of India [California] / SBIC) in Frisco, North Dallas, Texas—marking SBIC's first branch outside California and raising its US branch network from seven to eight (in addition to SBI's full-service branches in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles).NPPA's Revised Price Cuts on 1,031 Anti-Cancer Formulations Take Effect Today: Effective today (9 November 2026), the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority's (NPPA) 30% trade margin rationalisation across 137 anti-cancer drugs comes into force, lowering the Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) of 1,031 formulations (including 600+ brands reduced by over 50%) and delivering estimated annual consumer savings of Rs 3,502.31 crore.Tamil Nadu Tops NITI Aayog's India S&T Scoreboard in Research Publications: In the interactive 'India Science and Technology (S&T) Scoreboard' launched in New Delhi by NITI Aayog to benchmark all States and Union Territories across innovation inputs, infrastructure, and research outputs, Tamil Nadu ranked 1st nationwide in research publications.4) Date’s Importance (9 November)National Legal Services Day (9 November 2026): Observed annually across India on 9 November (first instituted by the Supreme Court of India in 1995) to commemorate 9 November 1995, the date on which the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 officially came into force, establishing a nationwide statutory three-tier network—the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) (with the Chief Justice of India as Patron-in-Chief), State Legal Services Authorities (SLSAs), and District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs)—alongside Lok Adalats and the Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS) to fulfil Article 39A of the Constitution (inserted by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976) by providing free and competent legal aid to weaker and marginalised sections.26th Uttarakhand Foundation Day / Uttarakhand Diwas (9 November 2026): Celebrated annually on 9 November to mark the formation of Uttarakhand (originally named Uttaranchal until 1 January 2007) on 9 November 2000 as the 27th State of the Republic of India, carved out of the Himalayan districts of northern Uttar Pradesh under the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000 (Capital: Dehradun [Winter] and Bhararisain, Gairsain [Summer]; Governor: Lt Gen Gurmit Singh [Retd]; Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami).International Week of Science and Peace (9–15 November 2026): Observed annually during the week in which 11 November falls (first observed in 1986 during the International Year of Peace and officially proclaimed by UN General Assembly Resolution 43/61 in December 1988) to promote scientific research and international cooperation for global peace, human rights, and environmental protection.World Adoption Day & World Freedom Day (9 November): 9 November is celebrated internationally as World Adoption Day (founded in 2014 by Hank Fortener to support adoptive families and orphan care) and in the United States/Europe as World Freedom Day, commemorating the Fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989.Accession of Junagadh Day (9 November 1947): Commemorates 9 November 1947, when the administration of the princely state of Junagadh in Saurashtra was taken over by the Government of India (following the flight of Nawab Mahabat Khanji III to Pakistan and an invitation by Dewan Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto), later ratified overwhelmingly by a plebiscite in February 1948 in which over 99% voted to join India.Key Historical Milestones on 9 November: The Fall of the Berlin Wall occurred on the night of 9 November 1989, symbolising the end of the Cold War and paving the way for German reunification (1990); Cambodia gained independence from France under King Norodom Sihanouk on 9 November 1953; the Supreme Court of India's 5-Judge Constitution Bench delivered the historic unanimous Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi verdict on 9 November 2019, and the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor connecting Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab, India) to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib (Narowal, Pakistan) was inaugurated on 9 November 2019; birth anniversary of poet Sir Muhammad Iqbal (9 November 1877 in Sialkot, composer of 'Saare Jahan Se Accha'), legendary Telugu poet and freedom fighter Garimella Satyanarayana, Padma Vibhushan Carnatic vocalist Madurai Mani Iyer (Death/Birth heritage), and American astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan (9 November 1934); death anniversary of social reformer and 1958 Bharat Ratna recipient Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve (9 November 1962 at age 104, founder of SNDT Women's University in 1916) and 8th Chief Justice of India Justice Harilal Jekisundas Kania (1st CJI of India).5) Person of the DayAnuj Shrivatri (India's Historic 100th Chess Grandmaster & Madhya Pradesh's First GM): 22-year-old International Master from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, who scripted Indian sporting history on 8 November 2026 by becoming India's 100th Chess Grandmaster (GM)—and the first-ever Grandmaster from the state of Madhya Pradesh.Direct Grandmaster Title Triumph in the Philippines: Competing at the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open Chess Championship 2026 held in Ozamiz City (Misamis Occidental), Philippines, Anuj Shrivatri bounced back from an opening-round defeat to score an unbeaten 7 points from his final 8 games (7/9 overall), winning the continental championship outright to earn the direct Grandmaster title awarded by FIDE.Journey of Indian Chess from 1st GM (1988) to 100th GM (2026): Anuj Shrivatri's coronation marks a landmark 38-year journey for Indian chess that began when five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand became India's 1st Grandmaster in 1988; notably, India produced its last five Grandmasters (96th to 100th) within just five months between July and November 2026, following Tamil Nadu's V. S. Rathanvel, who had become India's 99th Grandmaster at the Guwahati Smart City International Open 2026.Self-Trained Rise from Madhya Pradesh: Primarily self-trained throughout his formative chess career in Bhopal before earning his International Master (IM) title, his breakthrough was hailed by All India Chess Federation (AICF) President Nitin Narang as a watershed moment putting Central India (Madhya Pradesh) on the elite global chess map.6) SportsCarlos Alcaraz Defeats Ben Shelton to Win Maiden Paris Masters 2026 Title: Spanish world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz defeated 3rd-seeded American Ben Shelton 7–6(5), 7–5 in a 1-hour-57-minute final on 8 November 2026 to win his first-ever Rolex Paris Masters Men's Singles title, claiming his 9th career ATP Masters 1000 crown and 5th title of the 2026 season (after avenging his US Open quarter-final defeat to Shelton).Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale Finish Runners-Up at WTA 250 Chennai Open 2026: Having already scripted history as the first all-Indian pair ever to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final (after upsetting 2nd seeds Weronika Falkowska and Alana Smith 6–2, 2–6, [10–8] in the semi-finals), Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale finished as Runners-Up (Silver) at the WTA 250 Chennai Open 2026 on 8 November 2026, going down 2–6, 0–6 in the final to Switzerland's Simona Waltert and Naïma Karamoko, while the Women's Singles final between Janice Tjen and Magda Linette was pushed to the reserve day (9 November) due to rain and poor air quality (ahead of the tournament's relocation to Manila in 2027).East Bengal FC Becomes First Indian Club to Reach AFC Women's Champions League Quarter-Finals: East Bengal FC scripted Indian football history by becoming the first-ever Indian club to qualify for the knockout stage (Quarter-Finals) of the AFC Women's Champions League (2026–27), advancing from Group B in Kolkata as one of the best third-placed teams on goal difference behind group winners April 25 SC (North Korea) and Hwacheon KSPO WFC (South Korea).7) AwardsRajasthan Wins National Award Under MNRE's RE-SAF: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan presented the National Award for Outstanding Performance under the Renewable Energy State Assessment Framework (RE-SAF)—jointly developed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Power Finance Corporation (PFC)—to Rajasthan in New Delhi, recognising its leadership with 51.6 GW of installed renewable energy capacity (including 45 GW of solar power).Filipino Engineer Aldrei Ong Wins 2026 James Dyson Global Sustainability Award: Filipino structural engineer Aldrei Ong (an alumnus of De La Salle University, Manila) won the 2026 James Dyson Global Sustainability Award (carrying a prize of GBP 30,000) for inventing 'Sentinel', a low-cost self-sensing concrete sensor that detects hidden internal structural cracks by measuring changes in electrical resistance after earthquakes.8) Other Important SignificanceIndigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft 'INS Amini' Delivered to Indian Navy: Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata in partnership with L&T Shipyard at Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu, the indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) 'INS Amini' was formally delivered to the Indian Navy, bolstering coastal sub-surface surveillance and anti-submarine operations.Blackbucks to Return to Chhattisgarh's Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary After 50 Years: Under a scientific wildlife translocation programme approved by the Chhattisgarh State Wildlife Board, 50 Indian Blackbucks (Antilope cervicapra, protected under Schedule I of the Wild Life [Protection] Act, 1972) are being translocated from Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary (where a 2017–18 reintroduction of 77 blackbucks grew past 150) to Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary in Raigarh and Sarangarh-Bilaigarh districts (notified in 1975), marking the species' return to Gomarda after five decades.2026 Antarctic Ozone Hole Ranks 7th-Largest Since 1978 at 27.1 Million Sq Km: Atmospheric monitoring data revealed that the 2026 Antarctic Ozone Hole peaked at 27.1 million square kilometres—recording its seventh-largest area since satellite records began in 1978—driven by a persistently cold and strong stratospheric polar vortex, while full ozone layer recovery under the 1987 Montreal Protocol remains projected by the 2070s.489-Km Bilaspur–Manali–Leh Rail Line to Feature World's Highest Station at Tanglang La: Engineering blueprints for the strategic 489-km Bilaspur–Manali–Leh broad-gauge railway line (estimated at Rs 1.31 lakh crore, with over 270 km passing through Himalayan tunnels) will feature a railway station at Tanglang La in Ladakh at an altitude of 17,244 feet (5,256 metres), surpassing China's Tanggula station (16,627 feet) on the Qinghai–Tibet railway to become the world's highest railway station.

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%.