1) NationalSemicon 2.0 Web Application Portal Launched & 12 New ECMS Projects Approved: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal (under the Rs 1.275 lakh crore Semicon India 2.0 programme) inviting applications across Pillar 2 (machines and materials), Pillar 3 (additional semiconductor fabrication facilities), and Pillar 4 (ATMP/OSAT facilities), and announced 12 new approvals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) involving investments of Rs 7,503 crore across 7 states (Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh) to generate Rs 39,045 crore in production and 7,127 direct jobs (taking total ECMS approvals to 118 projects across 16 states worth Rs 77,051 crore).President Droupadi Murmu Confers Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26 Today: President Droupadi Murmu is conferring the 10th edition of the Swachh Survekshan Awards (2025–26) (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, MoHUA) on 11 November 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, held under the theme "Swachhata Ki Nayi Pehel – Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath" after evaluating more than 4,751 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across 43 indicators in 10 assessment areas (including the Swachh Shehar Jodi Initiative pairing 70 mentor cities with 191 mentee cities across 33 States/UTs), with Karnal (Haryana) selected for the prestigious President's Award among India's top three cleanest cities.Centre Releases Rs 77.98 Crore for 755 Senior Citizen Projects Under AVYAY: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) released Rs 77.98 crore during Q2 FY27 to support 755 senior citizen welfare projects under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY), which encompasses the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), State Action Plan for Senior Citizens (SAPSrC), and the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY).6th Joint Conference of Department of Military Affairs (DMA) Held in New Delhi: The Department of Military Affairs (DMA) under the Ministry of Defence (headed by the Chief of Defence Staff [CDS] as ex-officio Secretary) convened its 6th Joint Seminar/Conference of senior military leadership and civilian officials in New Delhi to advance tri-service integration and theatre command readiness.Department of Pharmaceuticals Invites Fresh Applications Under Medical Devices PLI Scheme: The Department of Pharmaceuticals (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers) invited fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices to boost indigenous production of high-end medical equipment and reduce import dependence.Gujarat Approves 'Gujarat Urban Greening Policy, 2026': The Government of Gujarat approved the Gujarat Urban Greening Policy, 2026, setting a target to increase urban green cover by at least 20% over the next 10 years across municipalities and municipal corporations in the state.Khet Bachao Abhiyan Organised by ICAR-NINFET in West Bengal: As part of the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Ram Nath Thakur addressed a soil-health and natural-farming programme organised by the ICAR–National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology (ICAR-NINFET) at Subhasnagar (Swarupnagar Block) in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, on 10 November 2026.100 Kmph Train Operations on Katra–Banihal Section & 5 Lakh+ Organ Donation Pledges: Indian Railways cleared passenger train operations at speeds of up to 100 kmph on the strategic Katra–Banihal section of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project in Jammu and Kashmir, while India crossed 5 lakh citizen organ donation pledges nationwide and targeted 60,000 tonnes of annual silk production by 2030–31.2) International31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) Opens in Antalya, Türkiye; Adopts India-Backed CFWP: The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP31) opened in Antalya, Türkiye (9–20 November 2026; hosted by Türkiye for the first time, with Australia leading negotiations) and formally adopted a standalone Climate Finance Work Programme (CFWP)—a key demand of India and developing countries (G-77 & China, LMDC, and BASIC) under Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement—to scrutinise the quality, predictability, and accessibility of developed nations' climate finance amid a $305 billion annual adaptation need by 2035; India also highlighted its updated 2035 NDC (47% reduction in GDP emissions intensity from 2005 levels, 60% non-fossil installed power capacity, and a 3.5–4.0 billion tonne CO₂-equivalent forest carbon sink by 2035).India and Saudi Arabia Sign Bilateral Haj Agreement 2027 in Jeddah: India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement for 2027 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, confirming a quota of 1,75,025 Indian pilgrims for Haj 2027.IB Solar Signs MoU with Three German Firms for India's 1st Solar Tech CoE at YEIDA: Indian solar module manufacturer IB Solar signed a Memorandum of Understanding with three German technology companies—Centrotherm International AG, RENA Technologies GmbH, and ISC Konstanz—to establish India's 1st Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Solar Technology in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region, Uttar Pradesh.WHO Releases Global Adolescent Physical Inactivity Report 2026: The World Health Organization (WHO) released its Global Report on Adolescent Physical Inactivity 2026, highlighting stagnant global progress over 15 years and a persistent gender gap in which 28% of adolescent girls reported zero active days compared to 22% of boys (with daily physical activity at just 11% among girls versus 17% among boys).3) EconomySEBI Allows Net Settlement of Funds for Mutual Fund Schemes Effective 1 April 2027: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced a new operational framework allowing Mutual Fund (MF) schemes to undertake net settlement of funds for outright transactions in the equity cash market with effect from 1 April 2027, and also added securities market exposure as an additional eligibility criterion under its revised Accredited Investor norms.Digital Payments & Currency Trends at 10-Year Milestone of Demonetisation: Official FY26 payment system data highlighted that credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid wallets recorded 1,51,611 lakh transactions worth Rs 30.31 lakh crore in FY26—with credit cards accounting for 78% of total transaction value and prepaid wallets accounting for 51.8% of total volume—while RBI's foreign exchange swap facility attracted over USD 20.7 billion.People's Bank of China Adds 25.8 Metric Tonnes of Gold for 24th Consecutive Month: According to global central bank reserve data released in November 2026, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) added 25.8 metric tonnes (approx. 830,000 ounces) of gold to its official reserves in October 2026, marking its 24th consecutive month of gold purchases.4) Date’s Importance (11 November)National Education Day (11 November 2026): Observed annually across India on 11 November (declared by the Ministry of Human Resource Development [now Ministry of Education] on 11 September 2008 and first celebrated in 2008) to commemorate the 138th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (11 November 1888 – 22 February 1958), independent India's first Education Minister (15 August 1947 to 2 February 1958), who laid the foundation of India's modern educational and cultural architecture including the University Grants Commission (UGC), the first IIT (IIT Kharagpur in 1951), AICTE, ICCR, CSIR labs, and the three national academies—Sahitya Akademi, Sangeet Natak Akademi, and Lalit Kala Akademi; he edited the nationalist Urdu journals Al-Hilal (1912) and Al-Balagh, authored India Wins Freedom, served as the youngest President of the Indian National Congress at age 35 (Delhi Special Session, 1923) and again from 1940 to 1946, and was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1992.138th Birth Anniversary of Acharya J. B. Kripalani (11 November 1888): Commemorates the birth anniversary of freedom fighter, Gandhian socialist, and parliamentarian Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani (Acharya Kripalani), born on 11 November 1888 in Hyderabad, Sindh (passed away on 19 March 1982), who served as President of the Indian National Congress during the historic transfer of power in 1947 (Meerut Session, 1946), co-founded the Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party (KMPP) in 1951 (which later merged to form the Praja Socialist Party), and moved the first-ever No-Confidence Motion in the Lok Sabha against Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's government in August 1963.National Filaria Day (11 November 2026): Observed annually in India on 11 November to intensify public awareness and Mass Drug Administration (MDA) drives for eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis / Hathipaon)—a neglected tropical vector-borne disease caused by filarial nematodes (Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi) and transmitted by Culex mosquitoes—ahead of India's national target to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027 (three years ahead of the global 2030 SDG target).Armistice Day / Remembrance Day / Veterans Day (11 November): Observed across the Commonwealth and Allied nations on 11 November (wearing the red remembrance poppy) to mark the signing of the Armistice between the Allies and Germany at Compiègne, France, at the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" (11:00 AM) on 11 November 1918, ending hostilities on the Western Front in World War I.107th Polish National Independence Day (11 November): Celebrated annually in Poland on 11 November to commemorate the restoration of Poland's sovereignty under Józef Piłsudski on 11 November 1918 after 123 years of partition by the Russian, Prussian, and Austro-Hungarian Empires (Angola also celebrates Independence Day from Portugal on 11 November 1975).Key Historical Milestones on 11 November: Guru Gobind Singh Ji was formally installed as the 10th Sikh Guru on 11 November 1675 following the martyrdom of his father, the 9th Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, in Delhi; freedom fighter and 1st Health Minister of Odisha Atabira / Brajamohan Panda and Padma Vibhushan nuclear scientist Dr. Raja Ramanna (passed away / heritage tributes); birth anniversary of Russian literary giant Fyodor Dostoevsky (11 November 1821, author of Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov), freedom fighter and trade unionist Sunder Lal Hora, legendary Hindi film comedian Badruddin Jamaluddin Kazi (Johnny Walker) (11 November 1920), and Padma Bhushan Hindi poet Kailash Vajpeyi (11 November 1936).5) Person of the DayArpita Singh (1937 – 9 November 2026): Iconic Indian modernist and contemporary figurative painter and Padma Bhushan awardee, hailed as the "High Priestess of Contemporary Indian Art", who passed away in New Delhi on 9 November 2026 at the age of 89 (in her 90th year).Early Life, Partition Migration, and Artistic Formation: Born in 1937 in Baranagar, Kolkata (then Bengal Presidency), she migrated with her mother and brother to Delhi in 1946 ahead of Partition and graduated with a Diploma in Fine Arts from the School of Art, Delhi Polytechnic (now College of Art, New Delhi) in 1959 under modernist pioneer Sailoz Mookherjea; in 1962, she became a founding member of the Delhi artists' collective 'The Unknown' alongside fellow Delhi Polytechnic alumni, including her husband and fellow Padma Shri artist Paramjit Singh (their daughter, renowned artist Anjum Singh, passed away in 2020).Work with Weavers' Service Centre and Evolution of Narrative Style: Early in her career, she worked as a textile designer with the All India Handloom Board's Weavers' Service Centre in New Delhi (then headed by Pupul Jayakar), where her deep engagement with Bengali Kantha embroidery and folk miniature traditions shaped her signature visual language—transitioning from 1970s black-and-white structural abstractions to vibrant, densely populated figurative watercolours and oils centered on ageing Indian women, urban street vulnerability, Partition memory, and feminist resilience.Landmark Works and Major National & International Honours: Celebrated for masterpieces including My Lollipop City: Gemini Rising (2005), Wish Dream (a monumental 16-panel mural), Searching Sita through Torn Papers, Paper Strips and Labels (2015), Woman Sitting on a Tin Chair, and B for Boxes (2007) (with major retrospectives at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art [KNMA], New Delhi in 2019 and Serpentine North Gallery, London in 2025), she was honoured with the Parishad Samman (Sahitya Kala Parishad, New Delhi, 1991), Kalidas Samman (Government of Madhya Pradesh, 1998–99), the Padma Bhushan (2011), and the Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship / Ratna Sadasya (2014).6) SportsIndia Wins Women's 25m Pistol Team Gold & Men's 50m Rifle 3P Team Bronze at ISSF World Championships in Doha: On 10 November 2026 at the ISSF World Shooting Championships 2026 in Doha, Qatar, the Indian women's trio of Esha Singh (590-25x), Manu Bhaker (587-24x), and Divya Thadigol Subbaraju (584-19x) won the Gold Medal in the Women's 25m Pistol Team event with a total score of 1,761-68x ahead of South Korea (Silver, 1,748-66x) and Vietnam (Bronze, 1,745-54x) (marking India's 2nd Gold medal in Doha), while the Indian men's trio of Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (587-33x), Niraj Kumar (582-31x), and Akhil Sheoran (582-27x) won the Bronze Medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event (1,751-91x) behind Czechia (Gold, 1,754-92x) and Norway (Silver, 1,752-81x), and the trio of Niveditha Nair, Manvi Jain, and Simranpreet Kaur Brar earlier won Silver (1,682-33x).Tirthank Pegu Becomes First Indian Male Swimmer to Win a Youth Olympic Games Medal: 17-year-old swimmer Tirthank Pegu from Assam scripted Indian sporting history at the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, by winning the Bronze Medal in the Men's 200m Butterfly, becoming the first-ever Indian male swimmer to win an Olympic / Youth Olympic Games medal (following Dhinidhi Desinghu's Girls' 100m Freestyle Bronze earlier at the Games), while 15-year-old Khushbu Rajakbhai Darjada of Gujarat had earlier become the first athlete from the Siddi community (and only the second Indian judoka after Tababi Devi Thangjam) to win a Youth Olympics Judo medal (Silver in Girls' 63 kg).An Se-young Wins 3rd Korea Open Women's Singles Title: World No. 1 An Se-young of South Korea defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21–12, 15–21, 21–16 in the final of the BWF Super 500 Korea Open 2026, clinching her 3rd Korea Open Women's Singles title and 11th international title of the 2026 season.Aaryavir Sehwag's 160 Powers India into U-19 Asia Cup Semi-Finals & Sanju Samson Named Keralam SMAT Captain: Opening batter Aaryavir Sehwag smashed a blistering 160 against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to propel India into the Semi-Finals of the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2026, while wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson was appointed Captain of the Keralam senior men's team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2026, and Sanjay was named Captain of the Indian Men's Hockey Team for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.7) AwardsBritish Author M. John Harrison Wins 2026 Booker Prize for 'The End of Everything': 81-year-old British author M. John Harrison won the prestigious 2026 Booker Prize for Fiction (carrying a GBP 50,000 cash prize, announced in London on 9 November 2026 by a five-member jury chaired by classicist Prof. Mary Beard) for his post-apocalyptic novel 'The End of Everything' (published by Riverhead Books), becoming both the oldest recipient in the 57-year history of the Booker Prize (surpassing Margaret Atwood, who won at age 79 in 2019 for The Testaments) and the first science-fiction writer ever to win the award.8) Other Important SignificanceNIOT Completes Unmanned Trials of 'MATSYA-6000' Human Submersible Under Samudrayaan: Under the Ministry of Earth Sciences' (MoES) Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) and Samudrayaan Project, the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, successfully completed unmanned trials of the indigenous 4th-generation deep-ocean human submersible 'MATSYA-6000', validating its flotation, submerged stability, and ballast systems and clearing it for the next phase of deep-sea testing.Royal Bengal Tiger Enters Odisha's Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary via Interstate Corridor: Forest officials recorded the movement of a Royal Bengal Tiger into Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary (located adjacent to the Hirakud Reservoir Ramsar Site in Bargarh district, Odisha) via the Dechuan–Lakhanpur interstate forest corridor linking Chhattisgarh's Gomarda–Achanakmar landscape with western Odisha—marking only the second tiger movement into Debrigarh in five years.Migratory Pallid Harrier and European Roller Arrive at Maharashtra's Masai Plateau: Ornithologists documented the winter arrival of the Near-Threatened Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) and the European Roller (Coracias garrulus)—which migrate thousands of kilometres from Central Asia, Russia, and Kazakhstan via the Central Asian Flyway—at the Masai Plateau grassland ecosystem in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra.

1) NationalHome Minister Inaugurates Rs 1,400 Crore Development Projects in Ahmedabad: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for urban development projects worth approximately Rs 1,400 crore in Ahmedabad, Gujarat (including Rs 1,024 crore under the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), featuring the six-lane ISKCON–Sanand Elevated Corridor (Rs 464 crore) and a 200 MLD Water Treatment Plant at Jaspur.Updated NPPA Anti-Cancer Drug Price Cuts Reach Rs 3,540.38 Crore in Annual Savings: As the revised Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) under the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority's (NPPA) 30% trade margin cap came into effect on 9 November 2026, 85 pharmaceutical companies reported revised prices across 1,364 formulations covering 121 anti-cancer drugs—with 679 brands recording price reductions of over 50% (and a highest cut of 96.45%) to deliver estimated annual consumer savings of Rs 3,540.38 crore.TRAI Releases Port Charges (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) notified the Telecommunication Interconnection (Port Charges) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (effective from 1 January 2027), establishing a regulatory ceiling for IP-based interconnection port charges at Rs 5.6 lakh per annum per 1 Gbps IP port and Rs 42.3 lakh per annum per 10 Gbps IP port, alongside a graded financial disincentive capped at Rs 15 lakh per service area, and also released Independent Drive Test (IDT) mobile network quality findings for the New Tinsukia–Guwahati railway route in Assam.Delhi's First Recreational Yamuna River Cruise Service Launched on NW-110: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal is inaugurating Delhi's first recreational river cruise service on 10 November 2026 at Sonia Vihar, operating along the Sonia Vihar–Jagatpur stretch of the Yamuna River, which is designated as National Waterway-110 (NW-110) under the National Waterways Act, 2016.DPIIT-Recognised Startups Cross 2.62 Lakh on National Entrepreneurship Day: Marking National Entrepreneurship Day (9 November 2026)—which commemorates the establishment of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on 9 November 2014—official data confirmed that India (the world's third-largest startup ecosystem) now has over 2.62 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups (with a record 55,200+ startups recognised in FY 2025–26 alone) generating over 25 lakh direct jobs.MoSPI Releases Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2024–25 Results: According to the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) FY 2024–25 released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), MoSPI, India's manufacturing corporate sector Gross Value Added (GVA) grew by 9.28%, Net Value Added per factory rose 6.59%, operating factories grew 3.45%, total employment rose 7.57%, and Gross Value of Plant & Machinery rose 7.25%, with five states—Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh—collectively contributing over 54% of India's total manufacturing GVA.NITI Aayog and GIZ India Sign Agreement Under NDC-TIA Phase II: NITI Aayog and Germany's GIZ India signed an implementation agreement under Phase II of the Nationally Determined Contribution – Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA II, running November 2024 to September 2028) to accelerate road freight decarbonisation and electric heavy-duty truck adoption in India.National Exercise 'VAJRA-SAT' Conducted in Bengaluru Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) concluded a national simulation exercise named 'VAJRA-SAT' in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with 83 participants from 25 States and 3 UTs to strengthen India's preventive preparedness and FMD-free compartmentalisation against the exotic Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) virus serotype SAT-1 (caused by an Aphthovirus of family Picornaviridae).AISSNG 2026 Concludes at Sainik School Bijapur & President to Confer Swachh Survekshan Awards: Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi / Navy leadership addressed the closing ceremony of the All India Sainik Schools National Games (AISSNG) 2026 at Sainik School Bijapur, Karnataka, while President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to confer the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26 (covering 70 mentor cities and 191 mentee cities across 33 States/UTs) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 11 November 2026.2) InternationalPM Modi Holds Telephonic Talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 9 November 2026, reviewing bilateral cooperation and reiterating India's consistent support for dialogue and diplomacy toward an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict.INS Surat Arrives at Muscat for 15th India–Oman Naval Exercise 'Naseem Al Bahr': The Indian Navy's fourth and final Project 15B Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided-missile destroyer INS Surat arrived at Muscat, Oman, to participate in the 15th edition of the India–Oman bilateral maritime exercise 'Naseem Al Bahr' (Sea Breeze) (8–11 November 2026), followed by a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) with the Royal Navy of Oman under India's MAHASAGAR vision.Goa's Palolem Beach Ranked 1st in Asia and 6th Globally in Global Beach Index 2026: Palolem Beach in Canacona, South Goa, was named the No. 1 beach in Asia and ranked 6th in the world in the Global Beach Index 2026 (evaluated across 18 standardised parameters including NASA water clarity data), becoming the only Asian beach to feature in the global top 25.Key Global Political Developments in Israel, New Zealand, and South Africa: Israeli President Isaac Herzog nominated former military chief and Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot (whose party won 21 seats in the Knesset) to form a new coalition government; in New Zealand's November 2026 general election, Qiulae Wong's 'Opportunity' party won 7 seats as a potential kingmaker after neither Christopher Luxon's National Party nor Chris Hipkins' Labour Party secured a clear majority; and in South Africa's local government elections, the African National Congress (ANC) fell to a historic low of around 30% vote share ahead of the Democratic Alliance (25%).3) EconomyRBI Data Shows NBFC Credit Grew 15.4% to Rs 61.69 Lakh Crore: According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, overall credit by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) expanded by 15.4% year-on-year to Rs 61.69 lakh crore (as of September 2026), led by a 66.1% surge in loans against gold jewellery to Rs 3.74 lakh crore and a 54.4% rise in consumer durables credit to Rs 77,896 crore.PFRDA Revises NPS Scheme Naming and PoP Display Norms Effective 1 December 2026: Through Circular No. PFRDA/2026/52/REG-PF/12, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) amended the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) under the National Pension System (NPS) effective 1 December 2026, mandating a 3-part naming format (Pension Fund Abbreviation + 'NPS' + Unique Scheme Name, with 'Tier II' suffixed only for Tier II schemes and Category codes A to E excluded from names) and requiring third-party Point of Presence (PoP) platforms to display schemes of all Pension Funds within a subscriber-chosen category alongside risk levels.ADB Releases Rs 205.49 Crore First Tranche of USD 108 Million Loan for Mizoram Healthcare Scheme: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) disbursed the first tranche of Rs 205.49 crore out of its USD 108 million loan to support the implementation of the Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS).Finance Minister Releases Rs 250 Commemorative Coin for Muthuswami Dikshitar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released a Rs 250 commemorative coin (35 grams weight, 44 mm diameter, minted by the India Government Mint, Mumbai) at Swatantrata Bhavan, IIT-BHU, Varanasi, to mark the 250th birth anniversary of legendary Carnatic music trinity composer Muthuswami Dikshitar, while Uttar Pradesh retained the 1st position in India in total number of active GST assessees followed by Maharashtra.4) Date’s Importance (10 November)World Science Day for Peace and Development (10 November 2026): Proclaimed by UNESCO in 2001 (Resolution 31 C/20) following the 1999 World Conference on Science in Budapest (co-organised by UNESCO and the International Council for Science) and celebrated annually around the world on 10 November since 2002 to highlight the role of science in building peaceful, sustainable societies and bridging science with public policy; 2026 Theme: "Common ground through science diplomacy".World Immunization Day (10 November 2026): Observed annually on 10 November to raise global awareness about the critical role of timely vaccination in preventing life-threatening infectious diseases such as polio, measles, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and hepatitis B (championed in India through the Universal Immunization Programme [UIP] and Mission Indradhanush).World Public Transport Day (10 November 2026): Observed annually on 10 November to promote sustainable urban mass transit systems (metro rail, electric buses, and commuter rail) to reduce vehicular congestion, urban air pollution, and carbon emissions.International Accounting Day (10 November 2026): Celebrated annually on 10 November (first instituted in 1972 in San Diego) to commemorate 10 November 1494, when Italian mathematician and Franciscan friar Luca Pacioli—revered as the "Father of Accounting and Bookkeeping"—published his landmark Venetian treatise Summa de arithmetica, geometria, proportioni et proportionalita, containing the first printed description of double-entry bookkeeping.World Keratoconus Day & World NET Cancer Day (10 November): Observed annually on 10 November to raise medical awareness about Keratoconus (a progressive thinning and cone-shaped bulging of the cornea, sponsored by the National Keratoconus Foundation) and Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs).178th Birth Anniversary of 'Rashtraguru' Surendranath Banerjee (10 November 1848): Commemorates the birth anniversary of early Indian nationalist leader Sir Surendranath Banerjee (10 November 1848 – 6 August 1925, born in Kolkata), fondly called 'Rashtraguru', who was the second Indian to clear the Indian Civil Service (ICS) exam in 1869, founded the Indian National Association on 26 July 1876 (with Ananda Mohan Bose), edited the newspaper The Bengalee, served twice as President of the Indian National Congress (Poona 1895 and Ahmedabad 1902), and authored the autobiography 'A Nation in Making'.Key Historical Milestones on 10 November: German theologian Martin Luther was born in Eisleben on 10 November 1483; German engineer Gottlieb Daimler unveiled the Daimler Reitwagen (Riding Car)—widely recognised as the world's first internal-combustion petroleum motorcycle—on 10 November 1885; revolutionary freedom fighter Kanailal Dutta was martyred at Alipore Central Jail, Kolkata, on 10 November 1908 (for executing crown witness Narendra Nath Goswami in the Alipore Bomb Case); founding father of the Republic of Türkiye Mustafa Kemal Atatürk passed away in Istanbul on 10 November 1938; birth anniversary of foundational Bharatanatyam scholar Padma Bhushan Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam's guru traditions, revolutionary Dattatraya Balkrishna (Kaka) Kalelkar (1 December 1885 / nationalist tributes), and renowned economist K. N. Raj; death anniversary of 9th Chief Justice of India Justice P. B. Gajendragadkar and iconic trade unionist Datta Samant.5) Person of the DayGurdial Singh Bhangu (1940 – 7 November 2026): Legendary Indian hockey coach and first-ever hockey recipient of the prestigious Dronacharya Award, who passed away in Surrey, Canada, at the age of 86.Architect of India's Historic 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games Gold: Most famously remembered as the Chief Coach of the Indian Senior Women's National Hockey Team that scripted sporting history by winning the Gold Medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England—defeating hosts England 3–2 in extra time in the final under captain Suraj Lata Devi—a triumph that inspired the acclaimed Bollywood sports drama 'Chak De! India'.Pioneering Dronacharya Laureate in Indian Hockey (2000): In recognition of his decades of grassroot and national coaching excellence (producing scores of international players at the NIS Patiala and across Indian Railways and Punjab), the Government of India conferred the Dronacharya Award upon Gurdial Singh Bhangu in the year 2000, making him the first hockey coach in Indian history to receive the nation's highest coaching honour.International Titles Across Men's and Women's Coaching: Besides the 2002 CWG Gold, he guided the Indian Women's Hockey Team to victory at the 2004 Women's Hockey Asia Cup in New Delhi and the 2003 Afro-Asian Games, and earlier coached the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team that won the 1997 Junior Hockey World Cup Silver Medal in Milton Keynes, England.6) SportsZimbabwe Becomes First Team in Test History to Score 500+ Runs in Both Innings of a Test Match: During the drawn 1st Test against Afghanistan played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE (5–9 November 2026), Zimbabwe scripted 149-year Test cricket history by becoming the first team ever to score 500+ runs in both innings of a Test match—posting 504 in the 1st innings (led by Player of the Match Brendan Taylor's 131 and Brian Bennett's 128) and 523/5 in the 2nd innings (powered by 41-year-old Craig Ervine's maiden Test double century of 206* and Wessly Madhevere's 100* in a record 208 sixth-wicket stand*), while Afghanistan scored 514 in their first innings (Rahmat Shah 173, debutant Rahmanullah Zadran 113, and Sediqullah Atal 105).Magda Linette Defeats Janice Tjen to Win WTA 250 Chennai Open 2026 Singles Title: In the rain- and smog-delayed Women's Singles final played on the reserve day (9 November 2026) at the SDAT Stadium in Nungambakkam, Chennai, Poland's Magda Linette rallied from a set down to defeat defending champion Janice Tjen of Indonesia 5–7, 6–1, 6–4 in 2 hours and 49 minutes to lift the WTA 250 Chennai Open 2026 title (her 4th career WTA singles title).Towhid Hridoy Breaks Bangladesh Record for Highest Individual Test Score (242): Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy scored an unbeaten 242 against the West Indies at Sylhet, surpassing Mushfiqur Rahim's 219 to register the highest individual score by a Bangladesh batter in Test cricket history (and becoming only the fourth Bangladeshi to hit a Test double century), while in the Under-19 Men's Asia Cup at Al Amerat, Oman, India's Arjun Rajput scored 107 off 85 balls against Pakistan.7) AwardsHarmanpreet Singh Sweeps Top Player and Top Scorer Awards at Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Following India's 4–1 victory over Japan in the final of the Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Mohali, Punjab (completing a hat-trick of consecutive titles in 2023, 2024, and 2026 and a record 6th title overall), Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh was honoured with both the 'Hero Player of the Tournament' Award and the 'Top Goal Scorer of the Tournament' Award.8) Other Important SignificanceEarth Captures 1-Metre Asteroid '2026 QQ8' as a Temporary Mini-Moon Until December 2026: Confirmed by the Minor Planet Center (MPC) using data from the University of Hawaii 2.2-metre telescope and Lowell Discovery Telescope, a 1-to-2-metre natural asteroid designated '2026 QQ8'—first spotted on 20 August 2026 by Hungarian astronomer Krisztián Sárneczky—was gravitationally captured by Earth in April 2026 as a temporary "mini-moon" (approaching within 568,000 km / 0.0038 AU, or 1.5 times the Earth–Moon distance) and will remain bound until December 2026 / early January 2027.Chhattisgarh Selects 'Orange Oakleaf' as Its First Official State Butterfly: Following an online public poll (31 July – 31 August 2026, where it won 51.6% [3,000 of 5,813 votes]) and approval at the 15th meeting of the Chhattisgarh State Wildlife Board, the Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus)—also known as the Indian Oakleaf or Dead Leaf butterfly of family Nymphalidae, renowned for its dry-leaf camouflage (crypsis)—was selected as Chhattisgarh's first official State Butterfly, while Karnataka declared the endemic Malabar Tree Frog (Rhacophorus malabaricus) as its official State Amphibian.New Six-Foot Flowering Plant Species 'Disporum kamakhasiense' Discovered in Assam and Meghalaya: Botanists discovered and described (in the journal Novon) a new 180-cm (6-foot) tall perennial herb species of the 'fairy bells' genus named Disporum kamakhasiense (family Colchicaceae)—with its specific epithet combining 'Kamrupa' (Assam) and the 'Khasi Hills' (Meghalaya)—across three sites: Garbhanga Reserve Forest and Laisong (Dima Hasao) in Assam and the Barapani area in Meghalaya.

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.