Current affairs 10 november 2026 — a verified daily brief for UPSC, RBI Grade B, SEBI, NABARD and related exams, covering the PLFS quarterly bulletin showing unemployment at 5.1 per cent, India’s opening statement at COP31 in Antalya, Round 3 of the coal gasification scheme, RBI’s action on Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank and this week’s government borrowing, the India–Saudi Arabia Haj-2027 agreement, the launch of Delhi’s first Yamuna cruise, and India’s medals at the ISSF World Championship and the junior astronomy olympiad.
Current Affairs 10 November 2026
43 stories from 9–10 November 2026 for UPSC, RBI, SEBI, NABARD and EPFO aspirants: the PLFS quarterly bulletin for July–September 2026, India's opening statement at COP31, the coal gasification scheme, RBI's action on Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank and the week's government borrowing, the India–Saudi Arabia Haj-2027 agreement, the launch of Delhi's first Yamuna cruise, IIT Jodhpur's new refractory alloy and India's medals in shooting and astronomy.
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Economy
5 storiesPLFS July–September 2026: unemployment rate eases to 5.1 per cent as participation rises
The National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin for July–September 2026 on 10 November 2026. The overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above, measured in Current Weekly Status, fell to 5.1 per cent from 5.4 per cent in the previous quarter, with the rural rate declining to 4.3 per cent from 4.8 per cent while the urban rate stayed broadly stable at 6.8 per cent. The Labour Force Participation Rate rose to 55.5 per cent from 54.6 per cent, and the Worker Population Ratio increased by one percentage point to 52.7 per cent. Female labour force participation improved to 34.7 per cent from 33.2 per cent, and the share of agricultural employment in rural areas rose by 3.8 percentage points to 56.7 per cent. This is the sixth bulletin in the revamped series that, since 2025, provides quarterly estimates for both rural and urban India.
Coal gasification scheme: Round 2 closes with two NTPC proposals, Round 3 opens
The Ministry of Coal announced on 10 November 2026 that Round 2 of the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects has concluded with two applications, both from NTPC Limited. One application proposes the production of urea, while the other envisages methanol and dimethyl ether (DME). The scheme, with a financial outlay of ₹37,500 crore, was approved by the Union Cabinet on 13 May 2026 to accelerate surface coal and lignite gasification in the country. Round 3 has opened with effect from 10 November 2026, and the last date for submitting applications is 11 January 2027. The successive rounds are intended to support the national target of 100 million tonnes of coal gasification capacity by 2030.
Island fisheries placed at the centre of India's Blue Economy push
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying highlighted on 10 November 2026 the role of Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in expanding India's marine fisheries. Together, the two island groups account for nearly 40 per cent of India's Exclusive Economic Zone and have substantial underutilised stocks of yellowfin, skipjack and bigeye tuna. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), investments of ₹218 crore for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and ₹175 crore for Lakshadweep have been envisaged. A five-year plan seeks to double Lakshadweep's tuna production to 50,000 tonnes, Lakshadweep has been notified as a dedicated Seaweed Cluster, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a dedicated Tuna Cluster under PMMSY. India's seafood exports were valued at about ₹73,890 crore in 2025-26.
Mushroom cultivation emerges as a land-efficient rural livelihood option
A PIB backgrounder released on 10 November 2026 highlighted how mushroom cultivation is creating livelihoods for farmers, women and rural youth with limited land and capital. Mushrooms can be grown on agricultural waste such as paddy straw and need less land, water and investment than many conventional farming activities. The backgrounder described how Krishi Vigyan Kendras, the ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research and the National Horticulture Mission have supported growers through training, spawn and finance. One example is Anantpur village in Nalanda district of Bihar, which the State Agriculture Department declared a 'Mushroom Village' in 2012 after local women took up the activity. By 2023, more than 250 women from Jeevika self-help groups in Nalanda were associated with mushroom-based livelihoods.
Delhi's first recreational Yamuna cruise, 'Namo Yamuna River Safari', is launched
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched Delhi's first recreational cruise service on the Yamuna at Sonia Vihar on 10 November 2026, All India Radio reported. Named the 'Namo Yamuna River Safari', the service runs on a six-kilometre stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. The ticket has been priced at ₹500 per person, with a separate entry ticket of ₹50 for the premises. Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, who attended the launch, said the site also offers a light-and-sound show and recreational facilities, The Times of India reported. The Yamuna is designated as National Waterway-110 under the National Waterways Act, 2016, and the service has been developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India.
Banking & Markets
5 storiesRBI extends supersession of the Board of Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank by another year
The Reserve Bank of India announced on 9 November 2026 that it has extended the supersession of the Board of Directors of Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, for a further one year with effect from 24 November 2026. The Board was first superseded on 24 November 2023 because of material concerns arising from poor governance standards, and the supersession had already been extended twice. The Reserve Bank said it was satisfied that a further extension was necessary in the public interest. The action has been taken under Section 36AAA read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. Shri Satya Prakash Pathak will continue as Administrator, assisted by a Committee of Advisors.
States raise ₹27,083.882 crore through the weekly SDL auction
The Reserve Bank of India conducted an auction of State Government Securities on 9 November 2026 in which 11 States and one Union Territory sought to raise ₹29,050 crore. The amount accepted was ₹27,083.882 crore, as Bihar accepted only a partial amount in its 18-year security and Chhattisgarh did not accept any bids in its two re-issued securities. Tamil Nadu was the largest borrower, raising ₹9,500 crore across four securities. Cut-off yields were broadly in the range of about 7.6 per cent to 8.15 per cent, with a four-year Haryana security at 7.61 per cent. State Development Loans are an important source of market borrowing for States to finance their fiscal deficits.
Government announces ₹34,000 crore re-issue of 6.94% GS 2036 for 13 November
The Reserve Bank of India announced on 9 November 2026 that the Government of India will sell (re-issue) the 6.94% Government Security 2036 for a notified amount of ₹34,000 crore. The auction will be held on 13 November 2026 using the multiple price method, and settlement will take place on 16 November. The Government has the option to retain additional subscription of up to ₹2,000 crore. Up to 5 per cent of the notified amount will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions under the non-competitive bidding scheme, and retail investors can bid through the RBI Retail Direct portal. The security will be eligible for 'When Issued' trading from 11 to 13 November 2026.
Stock markets closed for Diwali-Balipratipada after gains on 9 November
Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on 9 November 2026, with the Sensex rising 107 points to close at 81,107 and the Nifty gaining 58 points to settle at 25,045, All India Radio reported. In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap 100 index rose about 0.6 per cent. The rupee depreciated marginally to trade at 93.94 against the US dollar on the same day. The BSE and the NSE remained closed on 10 November 2026 on account of Diwali-Balipratipada, with trading suspended in equities, equity derivatives and currency derivatives. The Multi Commodity Exchange remained closed in the morning session and resumed trading in the evening session from 5 PM.
DRI seizes foreign currency worth ₹3.5 crore at Kolkata airport
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) announced on 10 November 2026 that it had foiled an attempt to smuggle foreign currency out of India at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata. Acting on specific intelligence, officers intercepted seven passengers bound for Bangkok on 6 November and recovered US dollars and British pounds valued at about ₹3.12 crore. The currency had been concealed inside notebooks, in hidden compartments of trolley bags, in shoes and in clothes packed in baggage. All seven were arrested and charged under the Customs Act read with the FEMA regulations. Foreign currency worth a further ₹0.39 crore was recovered from other passengers, taking the total to about ₹3.5 crore.
Polity & Governance
7 storiesHon'ble President urges IPS probationers to reorient their approach to cybercrime
Probationers of the 78 RR (2025 batch) of the Indian Police Service called on Hon'ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 10 November 2026. The President said that police officers and constables are symbols of governance for citizens and that people perceive governance to be good when the police system functions well. She urged the officers to give priority to the grievances of socially and economically weaker people who generally lack access to senior officials. Noting that cybercrimes are becoming more widespread and serious, she said the police must sensitise society about them and reorient their own approach, as deep-fake content poses new threats. She also cautioned that orchestrated disinformation intended to spread fear is emerging as a serious issue that smart policing can help prevent.
Supreme Court asks WhatsApp and other intermediaries to outline steps against 'digital arrest' scams
The Supreme Court has asked WhatsApp and other intermediaries to inform it of the measures they propose to prevent 'digital arrest' scams and related cybercrimes, All India Radio reported on 10 November 2026. A bench headed by Hon'ble Chief Justice of India Shri Justice Surya Kant directed the intermediaries to submit their proposals simultaneously to the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C). The order was passed in a suo motu case titled 'Victims of Digital Arrest Related to Forged Documents', and the matter has been listed for further hearing on 23 November. WhatsApp told the bench that it had taken preventive action, including against 9,400 accounts. The Court had earlier observed that banks should be required to compensate victims where an investigation shows that a fraud occurred because the institution failed to exercise due diligence.
Election Commission extends Model Code of Conduct restrictions to retired officials engaged by States
The Election Commission of India has said that the restrictions applicable to serving government employees under the Model Code of Conduct will also apply to retired government officials and others engaged in various capacities by State and Union Territory governments, All India Radio reported on 10 November 2026. The Commission has written to the Chief Secretaries and Chief Electoral Officers of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, where Assembly elections are due next year. Such individuals must maintain political neutrality and must not take part in election campaigns or canvassing. They also may not summon election-related officers of a constituency or district where elections have been announced for meetings or video conferences. The Commission added that the Code applies to all organisations, corporations and commissions funded wholly or partly by the Government.
Census 2027: Master Trainers' training for Phase II begins in Keralam
The Master Trainers Training Programme for Census 2027 – Phase II (Population Enumeration) began at the Institute of Management in Government in Keralam on 9 November 2026. A total of 50 Master Trainers, 36 from the State Government and 14 from the Directorate of Census Operations, are being trained in two four-day batches, on 9–12 November and 16–19 November. They will in turn train 1,200 Field Trainers across all districts, who will then train the enumerators and supervisors who collect data on the 40 notified questions. Population Enumeration is scheduled from 25 January to 28 February 2027, with 00:00 hours of 1 March 2027 as the reference date and a revisional round from 1 to 5 March. A self-enumeration facility will be available from 10 to 24 January 2027.
Ministry of Home Affairs frees 78,125 sq ft and disposes of 11,902 grievances in Special Campaign 6
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 10 November 2026 that it had concluded Special Campaign 6 for the Disposal of Pending Matters, held from 2 to 31 October 2026 after a preparatory phase from 15 September. The cleanliness drive, initially planned for 6,757 sites, was expanded to cover 7,963 sites across the Ministry, its attached and subordinate offices and the Central Armed Police Forces. The Ministry disposed of 11,902 public grievances, 1,666 appeals, 147 references from Members of Parliament and 141 references from State Governments. It reviewed 2,19,644 physical files and 30,385 electronic files and freed 78,125 square feet of office space. Disposal of scrap generated more than ₹10.17 crore, of which ₹2.63 crore came from e-waste.
Indian Railways earns ₹628.49 crore from scrap disposal during Special Campaign 6
Indian Railways announced on 9 November 2026 that it had concluded Special Campaign 6, held from 2 to 31 October 2026 across zonal railways, divisions, production units and railway PSUs. More than one lakh cleanliness drives were conducted, and scrap disposal generated ₹628.49 crore against a target of ₹600 crore. The campaign freed 6,20,121 square feet of space. In line with this year's focus area of collecting, segregating and disposing of e-waste, more than 1.50 lakh units of e-waste were disposed of, earning ₹10.43 crore. A nationwide 'Rail Jan Samvad' was held simultaneously at 5,884 railway stations on 22 October 2026 to let passengers share feedback directly with railway officials.
Ministry of Ayush and MoSPI report Special Campaign 6 outcomes
The Ministry of Ayush reported on 10 November 2026 that it had disposed of 368 public grievances and 64 grievance appeals and conducted 285 cleanliness campaigns under Special Campaign 6.0. It reviewed, weeded out and closed 1,610 files, freed 8,741 square feet of space and earned ₹1,94,161 from scrap disposal. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation also announced the conclusion of its campaign, during which it disposed of 48 public grievances and 9 appeals and conducted 114 cleanliness drives. MoSPI reviewed 718 physical files, of which 433 were weeded out, and closed 1,522 of the 1,607 e-files it reviewed. It freed 1,982 square feet of office space and earned ₹3,69,819 from the disposal of e-waste and scrap.
International Relations
4 storiesHon'ble Prime Minister speaks with H.E. President Zelenskyy ahead of the Abu Dhabi talks
Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with H.E. Mr Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, on 9 November 2026. President Zelenskyy shared his perspective on recent developments in the ongoing conflict. The Prime Minister reaffirmed India's human-centric approach and its consistent position that the conflict must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, and conveyed India's readiness to contribute to all efforts for a peaceful resolution. The two leaders also discussed ways to strengthen India–Ukraine cooperation in various sectors. The Hindu reported that President Zelenskyy welcomed India's offer to help establish 'food corridors', ahead of talks among Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators scheduled to begin in Abu Dhabi on 10 November.
First India–Lebanon Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi
India and Lebanon held their first Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on 9 November 2026, All India Radio reported. The talks were co-chaired by Smt. Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV and OIA) in the Ministry of External Affairs, and Mr Abdel Sattar Issa, Secretary-General of Lebanon's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants. The two sides reviewed the full range of bilateral relations across the political-security, economic and socio-cultural pillars. They identified trade and investment, digital public infrastructure and pharmaceuticals as priority areas for cooperation. Regional and international issues of mutual interest were also discussed.
India and Saudi Arabia sign the Bilateral Haj Agreement for Haj-2027
Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6 to 9 November 2026. On 9 November, he held talks with H.E. Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia, at the Jeddah Superdome, after which the two sides signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement for Haj-2027. India's country quota for Haj-2027 has been confirmed at 1,75,025 pilgrims. Earlier, on 8 November, Shri Rijiju attended the inaugural ceremony of the 6th Hajj Conference and Exhibition and a Ministerial Conference. He also chaired a review meeting on Haj-2027 preparations with officials of the Consulate General, the Ministry and the Haj Committee of India.
US lawmakers reintroduce the Diwali Day Act seeking a federal holiday
Lawmakers in the United States have reintroduced a bill in the House of Representatives seeking to declare Diwali a federal holiday, All India Radio reported on 10 November 2026. The legislation, known as the Diwali Day Act, is led by Congresswoman Grace Meng and is supported by 19 lawmakers, including five Indian-origin representatives. The bill recognises Diwali, the Festival of Lights, as an important celebration for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. Ms Meng said the move would promote cultural inclusion and recognise America's diverse traditions. If passed by Congress, Diwali would become the twelfth federally recognised holiday in the United States.
Schemes & Missions
3 storiesKera Suraksha Insurance Scheme: enrol by 20 November at the existing premium
The Coconut Development Board has advised eligible applicants to enrol in the Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme (KSIS) on or before 20 November 2026, PIB reported on 10 November. The Board is revising the scheme, including its premium structure. Until the deadline, applicants can obtain insurance cover of up to ₹7 lakh at the current applicant contribution of ₹143. Applications received after 20 November will not be considered until further notice. Details of eligibility and the application procedure are available on the Coconut Development Board's official website.
MY Bharat's anti-drug campaign reaches over 1.19 lakh people in Week 8
Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, organised the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva Deepotsav – Ek Diya Sankalp Ka' and 'Nasha Mukt Yuva Par Paricharcha' programmes on 6 and 7 November 2026. The activities formed Week 8 of the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' 100-Week Sankalp Abhiyan and mobilised more than 1.19 lakh youth and citizens across 30 States and Union Territories. Under the Deepotsav initiative, 435 programmes and 568 activities drew 1,10,101 participants, with diya lighting, rangoli and awareness programmes. The discussions held through Neighbourhood Youth Parliaments at the block level recorded 85 programmes with 9,526 participants. Each Neighbourhood Youth Parliament was designed to engage at least 80 young people per block through four structured sessions.
Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Dilli Haat records sales of ₹55.46 lakh in its first week
The Shilp Samagam Mela 2026, organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi, recorded cumulative sales of about ₹55.46 lakh between 1 and 8 November 2026. The 15-day mela, which continues until 15 November, gives artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Safai Karamchari communities and persons with disabilities a platform to market their products. More than 130 stalls are spread across seven thematic zones under the theme 'Prakash aur Parampara – Jyoti se Jyoti Jalayein'. Sales have been made through four national corporations, NSFDC, NBCFDC, NSKFDC and NDFDC. The Ministry provides participants with free stalls, travel expenses, daily allowances and transport for their goods.
Health & Nutrition
1 storyDRI seizes about 13,000 e-cigarettes worth over ₹4 crore at JNPT
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence announced on 10 November 2026 that it had seized about 13,000 e-cigarettes from an import consignment at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port, which had been mis-declared as 'mop rods'. The consignment contained 6,000 e-cigarettes of one brand and 7,000 of another, concealed at the end of the container behind the declared cargo, and the goods were collectively valued at over ₹4 crore. Electronic cigarettes and all Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems are prohibited in India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019, enacted in the interest of public health. In 2026-27 so far, the DRI has seized about 3,55,000 e-cigarettes worth more than ₹135 crore at ports, airports and inland container depots. The seizures were made under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act.
Environment
4 storiesIndia's opening statement at COP31 stresses equity and climate finance under Article 9.1
Delivering India's opening statement at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, Shri Narendra Bhooshan, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, reaffirmed India's commitment to climate multilateralism, PIB reported on 10 November 2026. India called for a fair, equitable and ambitious outcome grounded in equity and the principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC). It aligned itself with the statements of the G77 and China, the Like-Minded Developing Countries and the BASIC group. India stressed that public finance from developed countries is central to climate action in developing countries and underlined Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement, which sets out developed countries' obligation to provide financial resources. It welcomed the Presidency's vision of a 'COP of Implementation' guided by dialogue, consensus and action.
Nepal calls for a work programme on mountains and climate change at COP31
Nepal called for stronger global action on the impact of climate change on mountain regions, particularly the Himalayas, at COP31 in Antalya, All India Radio reported on 10 November 2026. Addressing the opening plenary, Nepal's Foreign Minister H.E. Mr Shisir Khanal urged a dedicated work programme on mountains and climate change. He referred to the disaster of 26 August, which he described as a 'Himalayan Tsunami', saying more than 1,400 lives had been lost and over 5,000 people remained missing. He also sought mountain-specific indicators in adaptation and climate finance frameworks and stressed keeping the 1.5°C warming goal within reach. The COP31 World Leaders' Summit is scheduled to be held in Antalya on 11 and 12 November.
World Bank describes India's water management as a model for developing countries
The World Bank's Global Director for Water, Mr Saroj Kumar Jha, described India's progress in water management as a remarkable success story, All India Radio reported on 10 November 2026. He said the Jal Jeevan Mission had provided improved drinking water access to 800 million people in less than seven years. He also praised the Namami Gange programme, the Swachh Bharat Mission and efforts to strengthen the safety of nearly 900 dams. Mr Jha urged India to share its experience at the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. The conference is scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi from 8 to 10 December 2026.
DRI recovers two elephant tusks near Guwahati
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence announced on 10 November 2026 that it had foiled a wildlife trafficking attempt near the Sonapur toll gate, about 27 kilometres from Guwahati in Assam, on 5 November. Officers intercepted five suspects on two two-wheelers, who brandished a khukri and a dao before abandoning a bag and escaping into a nearby village. The bag contained two elephant tusks, 29 and 30 inches long, weighing about 3.7 kilograms in all. The tusks were seized under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and handed over to the Assam Forest Department. Elephants are protected under Schedule I of the Act and Appendix I of CITES, and trade in articles derived from them is prohibited in India.
Science & Tech
4 storiesIIT Jodhpur develops a lightweight refractory alloy that resists oxidation at 1,000°C
A research team at the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, led by Dr Saurabh Nene, has developed a new class of niobium-rich Refractory Complex Lean Alloys, PIB reported on 10 November 2026. The alloy has a density of about 7.6 g/cm³, lower than the 9–10 g/cm³ of conventional niobium alloys such as C-103. During 24 hours of continuous exposure at 1,000°C, it showed an oxidation mass gain of only 43.48 mg/cm², compared with 258 mg/cm² for C-103, owing to a dense protective oxide layer. It also has a room-temperature yield strength of 1.13 GPa and an estimated cost advantage of about 11 times, as it eliminates hafnium and reduces the use of expensive elements. The work, published in the journal Materials & Design, was carried out entirely in India and could benefit future aerospace, hypersonic and defence applications.
Indian students win two gold medals at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for Juniors
Indian students won two gold, two silver and one bronze medal at the 5th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for Juniors (IOAA-Jr) 2026, held in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, from 1 to 8 November. The event had 104 participants from 25 countries. Siddharth Laxmisha of Puducherry and Swara Srujal Patel of Gujarat won gold, Aarna Chaplot and Krish Bhaskar of Rajasthan won silver, and Akshara Gulab Ambone of Maharashtra won bronze. The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), under the Ministry of Culture, organises India's Junior Astronomy Olympiad Programme. The team was selected through a five-stage process under the Indian National Junior Astronomy Olympiad.
Raman Research Institute marks Founder's Day with a lecture on metavalent bonds
The Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, held its Founder's Day lecture on 10 November 2026 to mark the 138th birth anniversary of its founder, Nobel Laureate Professor C. V. Raman. The lecture was delivered by Prof. Umesh Waghmare, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, on the theme 'Metavalent Bonds: Crystals in Love with Instabilities'. Prof. Waghmare explained the Raman Effect and how scientists use light to study the bonds that hold materials together. He introduced metavalent bonding, a form of bonding that gives certain materials unusual properties and allows them to change their structure and behaviour. RRI is an autonomous institute supported by the Department of Science and Technology.
Union Minister inaugurates three facilities at the GSI Training Institute, Hyderabad
Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated three facilities at the Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI) in Hyderabad on 10 November 2026. The facilities are an International Hostel named Nalanda and Takshashila, an Advanced Geophysical Data Processing Laboratory and a Digital Studio. The laboratory, set up with ₹4.55 crore from the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust and GSI, has 25 high-end computer systems for geophysical data processing and modelling. The Digital Studio will produce learning content for the iGOT Karmayogi portal under Mission Karmayogi. The Minister called for faster exploration of critical minerals and rare-earth elements under the National Critical Mineral Mission, including in the Siwana Ring Complex of Rajasthan.
Defence
1 storyAnnual Joint HADR Exercise 2026 to be held at Jamnagar from 17 November
The Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise 2026 will be held at Air Force Station Jamnagar in Gujarat from 17 November 2026, All India Radio reported on 10 November. The three-day exercise will bring together the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, the Indian Air Force, the Indian Coast Guard and the National Disaster Management Authority along with friendly foreign countries. The Indian Air Force said the exercise aims to strengthen inter-agency synergy and operational interoperability. It will also seek to improve international response coordination for major disasters such as cyclones, earthquakes, floods and chemical emergencies.
Sports
6 storiesIndia win team silver in women's 25m standard pistol; tally at Doha Worlds reaches seven
The Indian trio of Niveditha Veloor Nair, Manvi Jain and Simranpreet Kaur Brar won the silver medal in the women's 25-metre standard pistol team event at the ISSF World Championship in Doha, Qatar, All India Radio reported on 9 November 2026. The team scored a combined 1,682-33x, while Niveditha also won the individual bronze with a score of 567-13x. With these medals, India's overall tally at the championship rose to seven, comprising one gold, five silver and one bronze. The championship is being held at the Lusail Shooting Complex, and the women's 25m pistol event, with Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker in the field, began with its precision stage on 9 November, The Hindu's Sportstar reported. The championship also offers quota places for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics in several events.
Third ODI in Hamilton abandoned; India keep a 2-0 lead over New Zealand
The third One-Day International between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton, was abandoned because of rain on 10 November 2026, All India Radio reported. India had won the toss and chosen to bowl before persistent showers prevented play, despite preparations for a 40-over contest. India continue to lead the five-match series 2-0, having won the second ODI in Wellington by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. The remaining two matches will be played in Tauranga on 13 and 15 November. Shreyas Iyer will lead India in the final two ODIs, while Shubman Gill and KL Rahul join the Test squad in Wellington.
Smriti Mandhana to captain India in all formats on the women's tour of South Africa
The BCCI Women's Selection Committee announced on 9 November 2026 the squads for India's all-format tour of South Africa in December, with Smriti Mandhana named captain in all three formats. India will play one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is, beginning with the Test in Gqeberha on 9 December. The ODI series will be played in Paarl, Cape Town and Bloemfontein from 16 to 22 December, and the T20I series will begin in Benoni on 26 December, with the other two matches in Potchefstroom. Deepti Sharma has been named vice-captain for the Test and ODI squads and Shafali Verma for the T20I squad. The Test and ODI squads have 15 players each, while the T20I squad has 17.
Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale become the first all-Indian pair in a WTA doubles final
India's Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale finished runners-up in the women's doubles at the WTA 250 Chennai Open on 8 November 2026, All India Radio reported. They lost the final 2-6, 0-6 to Switzerland's Simona Waltert and Naima Karamoko. Despite the defeat, the two became the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final. In the semi-final, they had defeated the second seeds Weronika Falkowska and Alana Smith 6-2, 2-6, [10-8]. WTA 250 tournaments are the entry tier of the WTA Tour.
India win three titles at the Telangana India International Challenge 2026
Indian shuttlers won three of the five titles at the Telangana India International Challenge 2026 on 8 November, All India Radio reported. Sixth seed Tushar Suveer won the men's singles by defeating compatriot Bharat Raghav 15-21, 21-18, 21-19. Top seed Rakshitha Ramraj won the women's singles, beating ninth seed Rujula Ramu 16-21, 21-15, 21-14. The top-seeded men's doubles pair of Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy also won their final. Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Ashwini Ponnappa lost the mixed doubles final to Russia's Rodion Alimov and Alina Davletova.
Luxembourg invites BCORE to share India's Olympic education experience
The Luxembourg Olympic and Sports Committee and Luxembourg's Ministry of Education invited the Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education (BCORE) to an international workshop on Olympic education held in Athens and Olympia, Greece, from 3 to 6 November 2026, PIB reported on 10 November. The workshop supports 'De Léiw an Dir' ('The Lion Within You'), Luxembourg's national Olympic values education programme. BCORE, which functions under the International Olympic Committee's Olympic Studies Centre at Rashtriya Raksha University, was invited from Asia and was represented by its Director, Dr Utsav Chaware. Established in June 2024, BCORE has organised two editions of the International Olympic Research Conference. It plans to develop a school-level Olympic values education programme, beginning in Ahmedabad.
Important Days
1 storyGovardhan Puja and the Gujarati New Year, Bestu Varsh, observed on 10 November
Govardhan Puja and the Gujarati New Year, known as Bestu Varsh or Nutan Varsh, were observed on 10 November 2026. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conveyed greetings to citizens on both occasions and shared a Sanskrit subhashitam revering Lord Shri Krishna, the lifter of the Govardhan hill. Bestu Varsh marks the first day of the month of Kartik in the Vikram Samvat calendar, All India Radio reported. On this day, traders and business houses perform Chopda Pujan, the ceremonial worship of new account books. Bhai Bij is to be observed the next day, on 11 November.
Art & Culture
2 storiesNearly 12,000 devotees visit the Buddha relics at Bomdila in the first two days
A total of 11,969 devotees visited Thubchog Gatsel Ling (Lower Gompa) Monastery in Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh, during the first two days of the exposition of the Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha, the Ministry of Culture said on 10 November 2026. The exposition is organised by the Ministry of Culture with the National Museum, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and the International Buddhist Confederation. Public darshan will continue until 13 November, with days set aside for devotees from the Kalaktang and Buragaon–Thrizino Assembly constituencies. The relics will receive a ceremonial send-off on 14 November and will be enshrined at the Golden Pagoda, Namsai, from 14 to 20 November. They will return to the National Museum, New Delhi, on 21 November 2026.
M. John Harrison wins the Booker Prize 2026 for 'The End of Everything'
British author M. John Harrison won the Booker Prize on 9 November 2026 for his novel 'The End of Everything', The Hindu reported. The novel offers a darkly satirical depiction of a post-apocalyptic Britain and echoes concerns about artificial intelligence. At 81, Mr Harrison became the oldest winner of the award. The prize carries £50,000 for the winner. The Booker Prize is awarded each year for the best work of long-form fiction written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
Quick-revision MCQs
Ten questions drawn from today’s stories. Tap an option to check yourself.
Q1.According to the PLFS Quarterly Bulletin for July–September 2026, the overall unemployment rate (15+ years, CWS) was
Answer: B. It fell from 5.4% in the previous quarter; rural UR was 4.3% and urban UR 6.8%.
Q2.Round 2 of the coal/lignite gasification scheme received applications only from which company?
Answer: D. The two NTPC proposals are for urea and for methanol and DME; Round 3 is open until 11 January 2027.
Q3.Under which provision did the RBI extend the supersession of the Board of Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank?
Answer: A. The supersession was extended for one year from 24 November 2026.
Q4.India's country quota for Haj-2027, confirmed in the Bilateral Haj Agreement, is
Answer: C. The agreement was signed in Jeddah on 9 November 2026 by Shri Kiren Rijiju and the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah.
Q5.The 'Namo Yamuna River Safari' launched on 10 November 2026 runs between Sonia Vihar and
Answer: B. The Yamuna is National Waterway-110; the ticket is priced at ₹500 per person.
Q6.Where is the Annual Joint HADR Exercise 2026 to be held from 17 November?
Answer: D. It will be held at Air Force Station Jamnagar, Gujarat, and will last three days.
Q7.Which article of the Paris Agreement sets out developed countries' obligation to provide financial resources to developing countries?
Answer: A. India underlined Article 9.1 in its opening statement at COP31 in Antalya.
Q8.The 5th IOAA for Juniors 2026, at which India won two gold medals, was held in
Answer: C. It was held in Ubon Ratchathani from 1 to 8 November 2026 with 104 students from 25 countries.
Q9.Who won the Booker Prize 2026?
Answer: B. He won for 'The End of Everything' and, at 81, is the oldest winner of the prize.
Q10.The Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme is administered by which body?
Answer: D. Applicants enrolling by 20 November 2026 can get cover of up to ₹7 lakh at a premium of ₹143.
Key facts at a glance
The numbers and names most likely to turn up in Prelims, Phase 1 or a GA section.
| Topic | What to remember | Source, date |
|---|---|---|
| PLFS Jul–Sep 2026 | UR 5.1% (rural 4.3%, urban 6.8%); LFPR 55.5%; WPR 52.7%; female LFPR 34.7% | MoSPI, 10 Nov |
| Coal gasification scheme | ₹37,500 crore; Round 2: two NTPC bids; Round 3 till 11 Jan 2027; 100 MT target by 2030 | Ministry of Coal, 10 Nov |
| Island fisheries | PMMSY: A&N ₹218 crore, Lakshadweep ₹175 crore; Lakshadweep tuna target 50,000 t | MoFAH&D, 10 Nov |
| Namo Yamuna River Safari | Sonia Vihar–Jagatpur, 6 km; ₹500 ticket; Yamuna = NW-110 | AIR, TOI, 10 Nov |
| Abhyudaya Co-op Bank | Supersession extended 1 year from 24 Nov 2026; Sec 36AAA, BR Act | RBI, 9 Nov |
| SDL auction, 9 Nov | ₹27,083.882 crore accepted against ₹29,050 crore notified | RBI, 9 Nov |
| 6.94% GS 2036 | ₹34,000 crore re-issue; auction 13 Nov; green-shoe ₹2,000 crore | RBI, 9 Nov |
| Markets, 9 Nov | Sensex 81,107; Nifty 25,045; rupee 93.94/$; closed 10 Nov (Balipratipada) | AIR, 9 Nov |
| IPS 78 RR | 2025 batch called on Hon'ble President on 10 Nov | PIB, 10 Nov |
| Digital arrest case | SC bench led by CJI Surya Kant; proposals to I4C; next hearing 23 Nov | AIR, 10 Nov |
| Census 2027 Phase II | Enumeration 25 Jan–28 Feb 2027; reference date 1 Mar 2027; self-enumeration 10–24 Jan | PIB, 9 Nov |
| Railways Special Campaign 6 | ₹628.49 crore from scrap; Rail Jan Samvad at 5,884 stations | PIB, 9 Nov |
| Haj-2027 | India–Saudi Bilateral Haj Agreement signed in Jeddah; quota 1,75,025 | PIB, 9 Nov |
| India–Lebanon | First Foreign Office Consultations, New Delhi, 9 Nov | AIR, 10 Nov |
| Kera Suraksha Insurance | Coconut Development Board; cover up to ₹7 lakh at ₹143; enrol by 20 Nov | PIB, 10 Nov |
| E-cigarette ban | Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019; 13,000 seized at JNPT | PIB, 10 Nov |
| India at COP31 | Opening statement by Shri Narendra Bhooshan; Article 9.1; CBDR-RC | PIB, 10 Nov |
| UN Water Conference 2026 | Abu Dhabi, 8–10 Dec 2026; JJM praised by World Bank | AIR, 10 Nov |
| IIT Jodhpur alloy | Nb-rich RCLA; density ~7.6 g/cm³; 43.48 mg/cm² oxidation gain at 1,000°C | PIB, 10 Nov |
| IOAA-Jr 2026 | Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand; India 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze | PIB, 10 Nov |
| Joint HADR Exercise 2026 | AFS Jamnagar, from 17 Nov; three days | AIR, 10 Nov |
| ISSF Worlds, Doha | Women's 25m standard pistol team silver; India tally 7 (1G, 5S, 1B) | AIR, 9 Nov |
| Booker Prize 2026 | M. John Harrison, The End of Everything; oldest winner at 81 | The Hindu, 10 Nov |
| Buddha relics, Bomdila | 11,969 devotees in two days; Namsai 14–20 Nov; return 21 Nov | Ministry of Culture, 10 Nov |
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Reserve Bank of India, All India Radio, The Hindu and The Times of India.
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