Current affairs 11 november 2026 — a verified daily brief for UPSC, RBI Grade B, SEBI, NABARD and related exams, covering the Cabinet’s extension of the Stand-Up India Scheme and the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units, Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for Rabi 2026-27, approval of the ₹3,230 crore Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, the ban on exporting lithium-ion battery black mass, the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting in Colombo, and India’s medals at the ISSF World Championship in Doha.
Current Affairs 11 November 2026
37 stories from 10–11 November 2026 for UPSC, RBI, SEBI, NABARD and EPFO aspirants: the Cabinet's decisions on Stand-Up India, the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units, Rabi fertiliser subsidy, the Noida Aqua Line and the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, the ban on exporting battery black mass, the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting, SEBI's FATCA-CRS circular, a newly described Indian deep-sea shark, the INS Betwa refit contract and India's medals at the ISSF World Championship.
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Economy
6 storiesCabinet approves NBS rates for Rabi 2026-27 with an outlay of about ₹62,370 crore
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 11 November 2026 approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the Rabi season 2026-27, covering the period from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The tentative budgetary requirement for the season is about ₹62,370.02 crore, which is roughly ₹24,417.73 crore more than the ₹37,952.29 crore provided for Rabi 2025-26. The higher requirement reflects recent trends in the international prices of fertilisers and inputs such as urea, DAP, MOP and sulphur. The Government supplies 28 grades of P&K fertilisers, including DAP and NPKS grades, to farmers at subsidised prices through manufacturers and importers. Subsidy on P&K fertilisers has been governed by the NBS scheme since 1 April 2010.
DGFT prohibits the export of lithium-ion battery black mass
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has changed the export policy of lithium-ion battery black mass from 'Free' to 'Prohibited' with immediate effect, through Notification 49/2026-27 dated 10 November 2026. The item falls under ITC(HS) Code 85491400, which covers unsorted waste and spent primary cells, batteries and accumulators that do not contain lead, cadmium or mercury. Black mass is the powdery material obtained by shredding end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and battery manufacturing waste, and it contains recoverable lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the ban is meant to keep this feedstock in the country so that domestic recyclers can raise capacity utilisation and reduce import dependence for critical minerals. The step complements the ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme for critical mineral recycling approved under the National Critical Mineral Mission in September 2025.
PLI scheme for medical devices extended to 2035-36; fresh applications invited
The Department of Pharmaceuticals announced on 10 November 2026 that the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices (PLI-MD) has been extended up to 2035-36, with an available outlay of about ₹2,700 crore. Since its launch in 2020-21, the scheme has supported the domestic manufacture of more than 60 high-end devices and components, such as X-ray tubes, 1.5T MRI systems, CT scanners and cardiac implants, with production valued at over ₹16,000 crore. Applicants will get three years to set up facilities in four target segments, ranging from consumables and implants to critical components and high-end devices. The minimum sales threshold for claiming incentives has been dropped and the minimum investment requirement has been reduced to improve ease of doing business. The application window will remain open over a long period through an online portal expected to be operational within ten days.
Cabinet approves 8.449-km extension of Noida's Aqua Line to Greater Noida
The Union Cabinet approved on 11 November 2026 the extension of the Aqua Line of the Noida Metro Rail Project from Noida Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-04. The new corridor will be 8.449 kilometres long and will have five elevated stations. Once it becomes operational, Noida and Greater Noida will have an active metro network of 71.878 kilometres. The extension will provide an interchange with the Blue Line at Noida Sector-61 and will link commercial hubs, IT offices, hospitals, schools and large residential areas along the route. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said the project is expected to reduce road congestion and vehicular emissions while improving access to the wider transport network.
Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027 to be held from 4 to 9 February
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal spoke at the curtain raiser of the third edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi on 10 November 2026. DD News reported that the expo will be held from 4 to 9 February 2027 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, with more than 1,750 exhibitors and over 10 lakh visitors expected. Shri Goyal said the third edition could become the second-largest mobility exhibition in the world and urged organisers to attract at least 25,000 international visitors. He encouraged the industry to look beyond the domestic market and integrate with global value chains. He also said India is well on track to achieve its target of $1 trillion in exports this year, with the engineering sector recording 22 per cent growth.
Odisha's millet programme presented as a national model at Bhubaneswar event
A two-day national event on agro-biodiversity conservation, climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable food systems began in Bhubaneswar on 10 November 2026 in the presence of the Governor of Odisha, Shri Braj Mohan Ram. Dr Mangi Lal Jat, Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of ICAR, said the Odisha Shree Anna Abhiyan could become a national model for millet-led agricultural change. He called for expanding the area under millets in the State from 1.79 lakh hectares to 5 lakh hectares by 2047, with a production target of 8 lakh metric tonnes. The State procured 7.5 lakh quintals of ragi during KMS 2024-25 and has set a target of 8 lakh quintals for 2025-26. Speakers also stressed conserving the 163 documented finger millet landraces of the State and strengthening farmer producer organisations and women's self-help groups.
Banking & Markets
6 storiesCabinet extends Stand-Up India till March 2031 with a ₹4,111 crore guarantee corpus
The Union Cabinet on 11 November 2026 approved the continuation of the Stand-Up India Scheme for five years, up to 31 March 2031. The scheme promotes entrepreneurship among women, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and aims to support an additional 2.5 lakh entrepreneurs over the five years, backed by a credit guarantee corpus of ₹4,111 crore. Eligible borrowers setting up greenfield enterprises in manufacturing, services, trading or agri-allied activities can obtain composite or term loans above ₹10 lakh and up to ₹1 crore, covering up to 85 per cent of the project cost. The loans carry credit guarantee cover of 85 per cent at a standard guarantee fee of 0.50 per cent. Since its launch in April 2016, the scheme has facilitated loans to more than 2.75 lakh women, SC and ST entrepreneurs.
Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units continued for the 16th Finance Commission cycle
The Union Cabinet on 11 November 2026 approved the continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for five years, up to 31 March 2031, with a corpus of ₹5,000 crore. Operated through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC), the fund guarantees Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana loans of up to ₹20 lakh, overdrafts of up to ₹10,000 in PM Jan Dhan accounts and loans to self-help groups in the ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh range. The annual guarantee fee for Mudra loans has been reduced from 1 per cent to 0.75 per cent, while the fee structure for self-help group loans is unchanged. Since the launch of PMMY, more than 60.36 crore loans worth ₹43.34 lakh crore had been sanctioned as of September 2026. The extension is expected to enable Mudra loans of about ₹12.6 lakh crore over the next five years.
T-bill auction of 11 November: 364-day cut-off yield at 6.6394 per cent
The Reserve Bank of India conducted the weekly auction of Treasury Bills on 11 November 2026 for a total notified amount of ₹23,000 crore. The notified amount was ₹8,000 crore each for the 91-day and 182-day bills and ₹7,000 crore for the 364-day bill, and the full amount was accepted in each tenor. The cut-off yield was 5.8681 per cent for the 91-day bill, 6.5183 per cent for the 182-day bill and 6.6394 per cent for the 364-day bill. Treasury Bills are short-term money market instruments issued by the RBI on behalf of the Government of India to meet temporary cash needs. They are issued at a discount and redeemed at face value on maturity.
Sensex gains 773 points and Nifty closes at 25,255 after the Diwali holiday
Indian equity benchmarks rose on 11 November 2026 as trading resumed after the Diwali-Balipratipada holiday, Business Standard reported. The BSE Sensex gained 772.75 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 81,879.40, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 210.40 points, or 0.84 per cent, to 25,255.05. Mahindra & Mahindra, InterGlobe Aviation and Trent were the leading gainers, and the Nifty PSU Bank index rose nearly 3 per cent. In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 0.81 per cent and 1.59 per cent respectively. Lower crude oil prices and foreign fund inflows supported sentiment, and the rupee rose 8 paise to close at 93.69 against the US dollar, Hindustan Times reported.
SEBI aligns FATCA and CRS reporting with the Income-tax Act, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued a circular on 11 November 2026 on reporting requirements under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). The Income-tax Act, 2025 and the Income-tax Rules, 2026 replaced the 1961 Act and the 1962 Rules with effect from 1 April 2026, and the reporting framework is now governed by Section 508 of the new Act read with Rules 238 to 240 and Form 166. SEBI directed all registered intermediaries that qualify as Reporting Financial Institutions to comply with these rules and to build the due-diligence requirements into their customer onboarding and KYC processes. Intermediaries must update self-certification procedures, controlling-person identification, account classification and Form 166 XML generation software. They must also upload FATCA and CRS certifications obtained from clients onto the systems of KYC Registration Agencies.
Vice-President attends Tamilnad Mercantile Bank's 105th Foundation Day
Hon'ble Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the 105th Foundation Day celebrations of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, on 11 November 2026. He recalled that the bank began in 1921 as Nadar Bank Limited and has grown to 632 branches across 17 States and four Union Territories, serving more than 53 lakh customers. The bank's total business now exceeds ₹1.30 lakh crore. The Vice-President urged banks to practise responsible lending and to support MSMEs, farmers, entrepreneurs and women-led enterprises in line with the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047. The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, was also present on the occasion.
Polity & Governance
2 storiesHon'ble President confers Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26
Hon'ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 at a ceremony in New Delhi on 11 November 2026, All India Radio reported. The awards recognise the cleanest cities for their contribution to the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, and the ceremony was attended by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal. The tenth edition of the survey was conducted on the theme 'Swachhata Ki Nayi Pehel – Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath'. Urban local bodies were assessed on 43 indicators across 10 areas, including waste segregation, collection and processing, access to sanitation, the welfare of sanitation workers and citizen feedback. The survey has grown from 73 urban local bodies in 2016 to more than 4,000 cities in its latest edition.
Hon'ble Prime Minister to launch projects worth over ₹15,600 crore in Bengaluru on 13 November
The Prime Minister's Office announced on 11 November 2026 that Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka and Gujarat on 13 and 14 November. In Bengaluru, he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stones of projects worth over ₹15,600 crore in urban mobility, power transmission, renewable energy, petroleum infrastructure, waste management and railways. These include the Pink Line of Bengaluru Metro from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, built at about ₹3,470 crore, and India's largest underground LPG storage cavern at Mangaluru, with a capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes. He will also flag off the Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express and open four stations redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. On 14 November, the Prime Minister will offer prayers at the Ambaji temple in Banaskantha, Gujarat, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
International Relations
5 storiesFirst BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting adopts a Joint Ministerial Statement in Colombo
The first meeting of BIMSTEC Health Ministers, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 11 November 2026, unanimously adopted a Joint Ministerial Statement on accessible and affordable healthcare and regional health security. India was represented by Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, and the meeting also adopted the Revised BIMSTEC Plan of Action on Public Health (2026–2030). Shri Nadda announced that India will host a BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence in Traditional Medicine at the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar. India and Sri Lanka exchanged a memorandum of understanding for 100 additional fully equipped ambulances under Indian grant assistance of about USD 5.28 million, and India announced support for 50 medical kiosks or health ATMs in Sri Lanka. The ministerial mechanism was created following a decision at the Sixth BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok in April 2025.
India and France hold the first Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue
India and France held the inaugural meeting of the India–France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue in Paris on 10 November 2026, All India Radio reported. The dialogue was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri and Mr Martin Briens, Secretary General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The two sides discussed supply-chain resilience, critical technologies, cybersecurity and industrial partnerships. They noted that the dialogue complements the Innovation Roadmap 2030, the India–France Year of Innovation and the shared objective of doubling bilateral trade over the next five years. During his two-day visit, the Foreign Secretary also reviewed the Special Global Strategic Partnership and the implementation of the Horizon 2047 Roadmap.
Sixth round of India–Ecuador Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi
India and Ecuador held the sixth round of their Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on 10 November 2026, All India Radio reported. The Indian side was led by Shri Rudrendra Tandon, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs. The Ecuadorian delegation was led by Mr Alejandro Dávalos, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility. The two sides reviewed progress in bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and global developments. During the visit, Mr Dávalos also met the Commerce Secretary, the Health Secretary, the Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals and Indian business representatives.
India and Canada review progress on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal met Canada's Minister of International Trade, Mr Maninder Sidhu, and his delegation in New Delhi on 11 November 2026, All India Radio reported. Their discussions focused on advancing negotiations on the India–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthening bilateral economic ties. The two sides exchanged views on the need for a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement that improves market access. Shri Goyal said both countries share a commitment to taking the economic partnership to new heights. A CEPA is a broad trade agreement that usually covers goods, services, investment and economic cooperation.
Dr Jitendra Singh leads a science delegation to Italy
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh left on 11 November 2026 for a three-day official visit to Italy to strengthen India's scientific engagement with Europe. The Second India–Italy Science and Innovation Dialogue 2026 is scheduled to be held in Rome on 12 November. The Minister is to hold bilateral meetings with Italy's Minister for University and Research, Ms Anna Maria Bernini, and the Minister in charge of Space and Aerospace Policy, Mr Adolfo Urso. In Trieste on 13 November, he will visit the Elettra Synchrotron facility, the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). He will also meet the Indian community in Rome and take part in a World Diabetes Day event on 14 November.
Schemes & Missions
3 storiesNasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan completes six years with outreach to 35.84 crore people
A PIB backgrounder released on 11 November 2026 reviewed six years of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on 15 August 2020 in 272 vulnerable districts. The campaign was expanded to 372 districts in August 2022 and to all districts of the country from 15 August 2023. As of 10 November 2026, it had reached more than 35.84 crore people, including over 14.33 crore youth and 11.32 crore women, and more than 2 lakh citizens had enrolled as Nasha Mukti Mitr. The number of people seeking treatment and counselling under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction rose from 2.08 lakh in 2020-21 to over 9.11 lakh in 2025-26. The campaign draws on Article 47 of the Constitution, which directs the State to endeavour to prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and harmful drugs except for medicinal purposes.
Citizens invited to register as Vayo SAATHI volunteers for senior citizens
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment invited citizens aged 18 years and above on 10 November 2026 to register as volunteers under the Vayo SAATHI initiative. The initiative is part of the Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan, a national intergenerational bonding campaign under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY). SAATHI stands for Support, Awareness, Assistance, Training, Health and Inclusion, and volunteers will act as friends, facilitators and connectors for elderly people. Registration is available through the SAMAVESH portal of the Senior Citizens Welfare division and the JEEVAN app. Volunteers will receive a Vayo SAATHI certificate in recognition of their participation.
MSME Ministry reviews CPSE procurement from SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises held a round table with Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in New Delhi to monitor their progress on the mandated 4 per cent procurement from micro and small enterprises owned by Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, PIB reported on 10 November 2026. The target forms part of the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises, and 30 CPSEs, including BHEL, BEL, NTPC, AAI, BEML and Coal India, took part in the discussion. The meeting was chaired by Joint Secretary Ms Mercy Epao, who said that public procurement from SC/ST enterprises in 2025-26 was more than 36 times the level at the start of the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme. She urged CPSEs to prepare internal action plans and to help such enterprises with vendor registration, product matchmaking and handholding. Representatives of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) described dedicated marketplace filters that help buyers identify SC/ST sellers.
Health & Nutrition
3 storiesNCAHP releases draft rules for provisional registration of allied and healthcare professionals
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has invited comments on the Draft Provisional Registration of Allied and Healthcare Professionals Regulations, 2026, PIB reported on 11 November. The draft is framed under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021. It proposes a standard mechanism for provisional registration of eligible professionals, with clear eligibility criteria and verification of credentials. Provisionally registered professionals could move to regular registration by completing prescribed bridge courses, supervised clinical training and qualifying examinations where applicable. The framework also envisages an integrated digital registration system, and stakeholders can submit comments until 4 December 2026.
New AIIMS cross 6 crore OPD consultations since 2021-22
The new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) have together recorded more than 6 crore outpatient consultations since 2021-22, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on 10 November 2026. Of the 22 new AIIMS approved under PMSSY, 18 are fully functional and provide outpatient, inpatient, emergency, trauma and diagnostic services along with medical education and research. Annual OPD consultations rose from 50.03 lakh in 2021-22 to 144.96 lakh in 2025-26. In 2026-27, the institutions had recorded 97.41 lakh OPD patients up to October. The expansion is intended to reduce regional imbalances in the availability of affordable tertiary healthcare.
Central Bureau of Narcotics dismantles a mephedrone laboratory in Mau
The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) dismantled a clandestine laboratory manufacturing mephedrone in the Tajopur Industrial Area of Mau, Uttar Pradesh, under Operation Vajra 3.0, the Ministry of Finance said on 11 November 2026. The joint operation by the CBN's Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh units on 8 November recovered 11.7 kilograms of mephedrone at different stages of processing. Officers also seized 20.9 kilograms of the precursor 2-bromo-4-methylpropiophenone, 3.5 kilograms of acetic anhydride, other chemicals and the complete laboratory equipment. Two persons were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. In 2026 so far, the CBN has busted six clandestine laboratories and seized 130.2 kilograms of mephedrone.
Environment
3 storiesScientists describe a new deep-sea shark, the Indian Bramble Shark
Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute have described a new species of deep-sea shark from the Indian Ocean, PIB reported on 11 November 2026. Named Echinorhinus roinee and commonly called the Indian Bramble Shark, it had for decades been misidentified as the Atlantic bramble shark. The specimens were collected at the Sakthikulangara fishing harbour in Kollam, Kerala, where they had been landed as bycatch by deep-sea shrimp trawlers. The shark lives on the continental slope at depths of 350 to 450 metres, can grow up to three metres long and is distinguished by larger eyes, larger pelvic fins and DNA barcode evidence. The study was published in the Records of the Zoological Survey of India and funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences under the Deep Ocean Mission.
India and Norway explore turning industrial waste into construction materials
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), SINTEF and the Research Council of Norway organised an India–Norway dialogue on 'Waste to Resource Solutions in the Cement and Construction Sector' in New Delhi on 10 November 2026. The meeting brought together CSIR institutes, Norwegian researchers, regulators and the cement and construction industries. Participants discussed using construction and demolition waste, steel slag, fly ash, red mud and other industrial residues as resources. They also examined challenges relating to processing technology, standards, economic viability and market acceptance. The dialogue follows the elevation of India–Norway ties to a Green Strategic Partnership during the visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Norway in May.
Principal Secretary to the PM calls for data-driven climate policy in agriculture
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr P. K. Mishra addressed the inaugural session of the 20th Annual Meeting of the Environment for Development (EfD) Network at IIM Kozhikode by video conference on 11 November 2026, All India Radio reported. He said climate change should not be viewed only as an environmental issue, as it affects farm productivity, water availability, food prices, public health and livelihoods. He noted that assessments under ICAR's National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture programme had identified 310 of 651 agricultural districts as highly or very highly vulnerable. Dr Mishra called for region-specific adaptation and for data that is timely, reliable, comparable and actionable at the district level. He also referred to the United Nations declaration of 2023 as the International Year of Millets as an example of promoting diverse and resilient food systems.
Science & Tech
1 storyCOSMOS-Mysuru, India's first LED dome planetarium, to be inaugurated
Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium on 13 November 2026, according to the Prime Minister's Office. Built by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, it is the first planetarium in India to use an LED dome. The facility has a 15-metre tilted dome made up of about 6,150 panels carrying 4.2 crore individual LEDs. Unlike conventional planetariums that project images onto a passive dome, its panels can be controlled in real time to create an immersive experience. Located on the University of Mysore campus at the foothills of Chamundi Hills, it is envisaged as an astronomy education and training centre.
Defence
2 storiesMinistry of Defence signs ₹498.58 crore contract for refit and re-powering of INS Betwa
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth ₹498.58 crore with Cochin Shipyard Limited on 11 November 2026 for the normal refit and re-powering of INS Betwa. The contract was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh. INS Betwa is a Brahmaputra-class frigate, and the refit will replace its steam-based propulsion system with a diesel-engine-based system. The ship's combat capability will also be upgraded with a modernised weapon suite. The project is expected to involve more than 50 MSMEs and to strengthen indigenous ship repair capability under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Japanese warships JS Takanami and JS Kirisame make a goodwill visit to Mumbai
The Commanding Officers of two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships, JS Takanami and JS Kirisame, called on Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, in Mumbai, All India Radio reported on 11 November 2026. The call took place during the ships' goodwill visit to the city. The two sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest. The Western Naval Command said the visit reflects the shared commitment of both navies to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen maritime cooperation. It added that the two navies are working towards a free, open, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
Sports
3 storiesNiraj Kumar wins 50m rifle 3 positions bronze and an LA 2028 quota in Doha
India's Niraj Kumar won the bronze medal in the men's 50-metre rifle 3 positions event at the ISSF World Championship in Doha on 11 November 2026, The Hindu's Sportstar reported. The medal also secured a quota place for India at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, the country's first Olympic quota in rifle from the championship. Niraj had topped the qualification round, while compatriot Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar finished fifth in the final. The gold went to Dmitrii Pimenov, competing as an Individual Neutral Athlete, with a junior world record score of 362.8. The championship is being held at the Lusail Shooting Complex.
India win the women's 25m pistol team gold at the ISSF World Championship
Esha Singh, Manu Bhaker and Divya Thadigol Subbaraju won the women's 25-metre pistol team gold at the ISSF World Championship in Doha on 10 November 2026 with a combined score of 1,761, The Times of India reported. Esha led the trio with 590 points in qualification, followed by Manu with 587 and Divya with 584. In the individual final, Manu finished fourth with 27 hits and Esha eighth, so neither secured a Los Angeles 2028 quota place in the event. Yang Jiin of South Korea won the individual gold with a world record of 44 hits. At this championship, the top three finishers in each individual Olympic event earn quota places, subject to a limit of one place per country in an event.
India beat Maldives 1-0 in the SAFF Championship in Dhaka
India defeated Maldives 1-0 in a Group B match of the SAFF Championship at the National Stadium in Dhaka on 11 November 2026, All India Radio reported. India controlled much of the match and created the better openings, while Maldives concentrated largely on defending. This was India's second and final group match of the tournament. India had won their opening Group B match against Pakistan 3-2 on 5 November. The SAFF Championship is organised by the South Asian Football Federation for national teams of the region.
Important Days
1 storyNational Education Day observed on the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
National Education Day was observed on 11 November 2026 to mark the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India's first Education Minister. Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid floral tributes at his portrait in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, along with Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju and Members of Parliament. The portrait had been unveiled by the then President Dr Rajendra Prasad on 16 December 1959. Union Minister of Education Shri Pralhad Joshi reaffirmed the Government's commitment to an inclusive, equitable and future-ready education system, All India Radio reported. The day has been observed every year since 2008.
Art & Culture
2 storiesCabinet approves ₹3,230 crore Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum in North and South Blocks
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved on 11 November 2026 the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at the North and South Block complex in New Delhi, at an estimated cost of ₹3,230 crore. The museum will be created through the adaptive reuse of the historic buildings and will have a proposed built-up area of about 1,78,509 square metres, which the Government says will give it the largest display area of any museum in the world. The project will be implemented in phases from 2026-27 to 2030-31, and the first gallery, on the theme of Adornment, is expected to open in the North Block in the later part of 2027. Around 1.8 million objects have been identified from the National Museum, other Ministry of Culture museums, 52 ASI site museums and State and private collections. The museum was announced by the Prime Minister on 18 May 2023.
Bhai Dooj celebrated; Kedarnath and Yamunotri close for winter
Bhai Dooj, which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, was observed across the country on 11 November 2026, and Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conveyed his greetings to citizens. On the occasion, the portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham in Rudraprayag district and Shri Yamunotri Dham in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand were closed for the winter, All India Radio reported. The palanquin of Baba Kedar proceeds to the Omkareshwar Temple at Ukhimath and that of Goddess Yamuna to Kharsali, their winter seats. More than 64 lakh devotees visited the Char Dham shrines this year, a record turnout, and Gangotri Dham had closed a day earlier on Annakoot. In Manipur, the Ningol Chakouba festival, when married women are hosted by their parental families, was also celebrated on the same day.
Quick-revision MCQs
Ten questions drawn from today’s stories. Tap an option to check yourself.
Q1.The Stand-Up India Scheme, extended by the Cabinet till 31 March 2031, provides loans in which range?
Answer: C. Loans cover up to 85% of project cost for women, SC and ST entrepreneurs; the guarantee corpus is ₹4,111 crore.
Q2.The Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) is operated through which entity?
Answer: A. The National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited runs the fund; the guarantee fee for Mudra loans has been cut to 0.75%.
Q3.The Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum approved by the CCEA will come up at
Answer: D. The ₹3,230 crore museum will reuse the historic North and South Blocks; the first gallery, on Adornment, is due in 2027.
Q4.DGFT has prohibited the export of lithium-ion battery 'black mass'. Which minerals can be recovered from it?
Answer: B. Black mass comes from shredded end-of-life batteries; the ban supports domestic recycling under the National Critical Mineral Mission.
Q5.Where was the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting held?
Answer: C. India will host the BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence in Traditional Medicine at ITRA, Jamnagar.
Q6.The newly described deep-sea shark Echinorhinus roinee is commonly known as the
Answer: A. It had long been misidentified as the Atlantic bramble shark; specimens came from Sakthikulangara harbour, Kollam.
Q7.INS Betwa, which will be re-powered from steam to diesel propulsion, belongs to which class?
Answer: D. The ₹498.58 crore refit contract has been signed with Cochin Shipyard Limited.
Q8.Under the Public Procurement Policy, what share of annual procurement by CPSEs is mandated from SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises?
Answer: B. The Ministry of MSME reviewed progress on this 4% target with 30 CPSEs; the National SC-ST Hub supports such enterprises.
Q9.COSMOS-Mysuru, India's first LED dome planetarium, has been built by
Answer: C. It has a 15-metre tilted dome with about 6,150 panels and 4.2 crore LEDs.
Q10.Under the Income-tax Act, 2025, FATCA/CRS reporting is governed by which section, as cited in SEBI's 11 November circular?
Answer: A. Section 285BA was the provision under the 1961 Act; reporting now uses Rules 238–240 and Form 166.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NBS Rabi 2026-27 | ₹62,370.02 crore (₹24,417.73 crore more than Rabi 2025-26); 28 P&K grades; NBS since 1 Apr 2010 | Cabinet, 11 Nov |
| Stand-Up India | Extended to 31 Mar 2031; 2.5 lakh more beneficiaries; corpus ₹4,111 crore; loans ₹10 lakh–₹1 crore | Cabinet, 11 Nov |
| CGFMU | Extended to 31 Mar 2031; corpus ₹5,000 crore; fee cut to 0.75%; run by NCGTC | Cabinet, 11 Nov |
| Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum | ₹3,230 crore; North & South Block; 1,78,509 sq m; first gallery (Adornment) in 2027 | CCEA, 11 Nov |
| Noida Aqua Line extension | Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-04; 8.449 km; 5 elevated stations | Cabinet, 11 Nov |
| Black mass export ban | ITC(HS) 85491400; Notification 49/2026-27 dated 10 Nov; Free → Prohibited | DGFT, 11 Nov |
| PLI-MD | Extended to 2035-36; outlay ~₹2,700 crore; four target segments | DoP, 10 Nov |
| T-bill cut-offs, 11 Nov | 91-day 5.8681%; 182-day 6.5183%; 364-day 6.6394%; ₹23,000 crore | RBI, 11 Nov |
| Markets, 11 Nov | Sensex 81,879.40 (+772.75); Nifty 25,255.05 (+210.40); rupee 93.69/$ | Business Standard, HT, 11 Nov |
| FATCA/CRS | Section 508, Income-tax Act 2025; Rules 238–240; Form 166 | SEBI, 11 Nov |
| Tamilnad Mercantile Bank | Founded 1921 as Nadar Bank; 105th Foundation Day at Thoothukudi | PIB, 11 Nov |
| Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 | 10th edition; 43 indicators; 4,000+ cities | AIR, 11 Nov |
| BIMSTEC Health Ministers | First meeting, Colombo; Plan of Action 2026–2030; CoE in Traditional Medicine at ITRA Jamnagar | PIB, 11 Nov |
| India–France | First Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue, Paris | AIR, 11 Nov |
| Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan | Launched 15 Aug 2020 (272 districts); 35.84 crore reached; Article 47 | PIB, 11 Nov |
| Vayo SAATHI | Under Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan, AVYAY; volunteers aged 18+ | MoSJE, 10 Nov |
| New AIIMS | 22 approved under PMSSY, 18 functional; 6 crore+ OPD since 2021-22 | MoHFW, 10 Nov |
| Indian Bramble Shark | Echinorhinus roinee; Kollam, Kerala; 350–450 m depth; Deep Ocean Mission | PIB, 11 Nov |
| COSMOS-Mysuru | India's first LED dome planetarium; built by IIA; 15 m dome | PMO, 11 Nov |
| INS Betwa | Brahmaputra-class frigate; ₹498.58 crore refit with Cochin Shipyard; steam to diesel | MoD, 11 Nov |
| ISSF Worlds, Doha | Women's 25m pistol team gold; Niraj Kumar 50m 3P bronze + LA 2028 quota | TOI, The Hindu, 10–11 Nov |
| SC/ST MSE procurement | 4% mandate for CPSEs under Public Procurement Policy; National SC-ST Hub | MoMSME, 10 Nov |
| National Education Day | 11 Nov; birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad | AIR, 11 Nov |
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Reserve Bank of India, SEBI, All India Radio, DD News, Business Standard, Hindustan Times, The Hindu and The Times of India.
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