Current Affairs 2 November 2026
30 stories from 1–2 November 2026 for UPSC, RBI, SEBI, NABARD, EPFO and PFRDA aspirants: October's manufacturing PMI, contracts for eight Next Generation Corvettes, SEBI's framework for Depository Receipts on REIT and InvIT units, the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit, new grievance rules under VB–G RAM G, TRAI's consumer complaint reforms and India's badminton double at the Hylo Open.
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Economy
5 storiesManufacturing PMI eases to 54.7 in October; export orders at six-month high
The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, eased to 54.7 in October 2026 from 55.1 in September, according to survey data released on 2 November 2026. The final reading was slightly below the flash estimate of 54.9, but it remained well above the 50-mark that separates expansion from contraction and September's reading had marked the 60th consecutive month of expansion. New export orders rose at the fastest pace in six months, giving a lift to overall demand for Indian factory goods. Input cost inflation fell to its lowest level since February, while the rise in selling prices was the weakest in nearly four years. The PMI is a monthly survey-based indicator closely tracked by policymakers, including the Reserve Bank of India, as an early signal of business conditions.
Captive and commercial coal mines raise October output by about 42 per cent
Coal production from captive and commercial coal mines rose to 22.03 million tonnes (MT) in October 2026 from 15.49 MT in October 2025, a year-on-year growth of about 42 per cent, the Ministry of Coal said on 2 November 2026. Despatches from these mines increased by about 36 per cent to 21.11 MT during the month. For April to October 2026, production rose 11.30 per cent to 117.23 MT and despatch grew 11.53 per cent to 124.86 MT. The Lohari coal mine in Jharkhand, which had been awaiting operationalisation for several years, received Mine Opening Permission in October, taking the number of operational captive and commercial mines to 87. The Ministry said higher output from these mines will help reduce dependence on imported coal and save foreign exchange.
WCL only Coal India subsidiary to exceed all three key targets in April–October
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, was the only CIL subsidiary to exceed its targets for coal production, offtake and overburden removal during April–October 2026, the Ministry of Coal said on 2 November 2026. It achieved 102.47 per cent of its production target, 108.82 per cent of its offtake target and 104.56 per cent of its overburden removal target. In October 2026 alone, WCL's production rose 64.87 per cent to 5.93 million tonnes (MT), while offtake rose about 50 per cent to 6.67 MT. Over April–October, the company produced 32.96 MT of coal and recorded an offtake of 41.56 MT. The company also removed 207.95 million cubic metres of overburden during the period, about 36 per cent more than a year earlier.
Pune Metro projects worth about ₹21,800 crore to be dedicated on 3 November
Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of Pune Metro projects worth around ₹21,800 crore on 3 November 2026 through video conferencing, the Prime Minister's Office announced on 2 November. He will inaugurate Pune Metro Line 3, known as the Pink Line, which has been built at a cost of over ₹8,300 crore and runs for about 23 km from Maan to the District Court Metro station, linking the Hinjewadi IT hub with Shivajinagar. The Pink Line will be operated entirely by women train operators, and about 30 per cent of its electricity needs are planned to be met through solar power. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of Pune Metro Phase-II, comprising Lines 2A, 2B, 4 and 4A, at an estimated cost of around ₹13,500 crore. Line 4, the longest of these at about 25.52 km, will connect Kharadi to Khadakwasla.
First International Maize Conference opens in Hyderabad
The first International Maize Conference, themed 'Maize Revolution for Food, Feed, Fodder, Fuel and Sustainability in the Changing World' (M4FS), began at Hyderabad on 2 November 2026. Addressing the conference, Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of ICAR, noted that India's maize production has reached about 55 million tonnes. He called for raising output to 75 million tonnes over the next decade along with a further 1.5-fold rise in productivity, and suggested expanding the '4F' vision of food, feed, fodder and fuel to '5F' by placing farmers at the centre. It was noted that 329 maize hybrids had been developed over the past five years through ICAR-led research. Speakers also highlighted maize's potential as an ethanol feedstock and the need to target maize across seasons without compromising the area under oilseeds and pulses.
Banking & Markets
1 storySEBI notifies framework for Depository Receipts on units of REITs and InvITs
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued two circulars on 2 November 2026 laying down the framework for issuing Depository Receipts (DRs) on the units of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). A Depository Receipt is a negotiable instrument issued abroad that represents securities of an Indian entity, allowing overseas investors to hold them without directly investing in the Indian market. Under the framework, DRs on such units can be issued only in permissible jurisdictions and listed on specified international exchanges. The move is aimed at widening the investor base of REITs and InvITs, which pool money to invest in income-generating real estate and infrastructure assets. On the same day, SEBI also issued a circular on a cooling-off period for offers for sale by privately listed InvITs.
Polity & Governance
3 storiesNumber of Foreigners Regional Registration Offices rises to 20
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 2 November 2026 that the number of Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) in the country has risen to 20, as part of a plan to set up FRROs in all State capitals by 2027. New FRROs were set up at Jaipur, Chandigarh and Guwahati in 2025 and at Aizawl and Amravati this year, while offices at Kohima, Agartala and Bhubaneswar have recently been notified. An FRRO registers eligible foreign nationals after arrival, issues Registration Certificates or Residential Permits, records changes in their details and grants permission to visit protected and restricted areas. About 35 online services are available through the e-FRRO platform, including registration, visa extension and conversion. Under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, which consolidated four earlier laws, FRROs assist the Bureau of Immigration in regulating the entry, stay, movement and exit of foreigners.
TRAI amends telecom complaint redressal rules; round-the-clock support mandated
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued the Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on 2 November 2026. Consumers will now be able to register complaints and appeals and raise service requests through the service provider's mobile application, in addition to existing channels, and Complaint Centres must offer support round the clock on all days instead of 16 hours a day. Support may be provided through human representatives, automated systems or AI agents, but human assistance must be available for at least 16 hours daily. The time limit for filing an appeal has been reduced from 30 days to 15 days, and the Appellate Authority must decide an appeal within 15 days. Service providers must also conduct an online feedback survey on a five-point scale after resolving a complaint and publish the results every quarter.
MoSPI and UN Women hold national conference on gender data
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in collaboration with UN Women, organised a national conference on 'Gender Data and Statistics: From Evidence to Policy Insights' in New Delhi on 2 November 2026. The conference discussed the findings of 'Women and Men in India 2025', MoSPI's flagship publication on gender statistics. Its four technical sessions covered health and survival, girls' education and learning, women's work, wages and care, and women's livelihoods, enterprises and financial inclusion. Participants stressed the need for better access to credit, markets and sustainable livelihoods for women, alongside their agency and safety. The discussions are expected to provide inputs for the 2026 edition of the publication.
International Relations
2 storiesCommerce Secretary holds talks with European Commission officials in Brussels
Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal held high-level meetings with senior officials of the European Commission in Brussels, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 2 November 2026. In talks with the Director-General for Trade and Economic Security, both sides discussed facilitating two-way trade, improving market access and strengthening supply-chain resilience, and agreed to stay in close contact on remaining procedural and implementation issues. Discussions with the Directorate-General for International Partnerships covered development cooperation, clean energy and green technologies. A meeting with the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union focused on customs cooperation and preparations for implementing the India–EU Free Trade Agreement. Shri Agrawal also met representatives of the Antwerp diamond industry on certification, traceability and the global diamond value chain.
Rashtriya Raksha University begins capacity-building programmes in Fiji
Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), an Institution of National Importance, began a month-long capacity-building initiative in Suva, Fiji, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on 2 November 2026. The initiative comprises three specialised programmes in international law and security, psychological well-being, and cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. It is expected to involve about 180 officials from nine countries, including Fiji, and is being run with Fiji's Ministry of Civil Service and the support of the High Commission of India. The Chairman of Fiji's Public Service Commission described India as Fiji's largest capacity-building partner. The initiative is guided by India's MAHASAGAR vision, which stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
Schemes & Missions
3 storiesGrievance Redressal Rules, 2026 notified under VB–G RAM G Act
The Ministry of Rural Development notified the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) Grievance Redressal Rules, 2026 on 2 November 2026. The Rules require State Governments to set up a multi-tier grievance redressal mechanism at the Gram Panchayat, Block and District levels, with designated Grievance Redressal Officers. Grievances can be filed in person, by speed post, through a designated digital platform or by telephone and helplines, and no grievance can be refused registration because of its format, language or manner of submission. The enquiry into a grievance must be completed within seven working days and the grievance must be resolved within 15 days of receipt. The digital platform will allow end-to-end tracking and escalation of unresolved grievances.
Soreng in Sikkim is India's first Organic Fisheries Cluster under PMMSY
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Organic Certification of Fisheries in the North-Eastern Region during his visit to Sikkim on 2 November 2026. He also inaugurated fisheries projects worth ₹375 lakh under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), covering hatcheries, feed mills, cold storage and technologies such as Biofloc and Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems. Soreng district of Sikkim is India's first Organic Fisheries Cluster under PMMSY, focusing on chemical-free farming of Amur carp, Indian Major Carps and trout. Under PMMSY, 34 fisheries production and processing clusters have been notified across the country, including organic clusters in Sikkim and Meghalaya. Sikkim has also signed an MoU with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police for institutional procurement of locally produced rainbow trout.
PM-SETU: ITI clusters at Jorhat and Tinsukia backed by NRL and OIL
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) held a programme on 'Skilling for International Mobility and PM-SETU' in Guwahati on 2 November 2026, with a special focus on tourism and hospitality in the North-Eastern Region. Letters of Intent were signed for two ITI clusters at Jorhat and Tinsukia, to be supported by Numaligarh Refinery Limited and Oil India Limited respectively, under the PM-SETU scheme. PM-SETU stands for Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs and aims at the industry-led transformation of Industrial Training Institutes. An MoU was also exchanged between MSDE and the Government of Assam for setting up an SIIC. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Jayant Chaudhary said the region's youth should be prepared for opportunities both in India and in the global workforce.
Health & Nutrition
1 storyAdvanced Radiotherapy Facility inaugurated at AIIMS Rajkot
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the Advanced Radiotherapy Facility at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rajkot, on 2 November 2026. Set up at a cost of about ₹39 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), the facility is expected to serve an estimated 1.54 crore people with an annual load of 500–700 patients. It will particularly benefit people of Saurashtra and Kutch, who earlier had to travel to cities such as Ahmedabad and Mumbai for specialised cancer treatment. The Minister said that 18 of the 22 AIIMS are now operational. He added that since 2018 about 37.7 crore people have been screened for oral cancer, 17.7 crore women for breast cancer and 9.8 crore women for cervical cancer through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
Environment
3 storiesHon'ble PM inaugurates Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026
Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 2 November 2026, held alongside the 9th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance and the 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen. He said energy security is directly linked to economic security and that its future lies in clean energy. The Prime Minister noted that India achieved its Paris commitment of half of its installed power capacity from non-fossil sources five years ahead of schedule, and that about 300 GW of the 500 GW non-fossil target for 2030 has been achieved. He said India aims to add about 500 GW of new non-fossil capacity over the next 10–11 years. He also noted that solar module manufacturing capacity has grown from about 2 GW a decade ago to over 200 GW, and that the National Green Hydrogen Mission targets 50 lakh tonnes of green hydrogen production by the end of the decade.
'Climate Manthan' in Gaya Ji focuses on climate-resilient rural development
The Ministry of Rural Development began a two-day national dialogue, 'Climate Manthan: Transforming Rural India through VB–G RAM G', at the International Convention Centre, Gaya Ji, Bihar, on 2 November 2026. It is being organised with the Government of Bihar and an Indo-German development cooperation project on adaptive social protection for rural resilience. Secretary of the Department of Rural Development Shri Rohit Kansal said climate and disaster risks must become an integral part of rural development planning and not be treated only as matters of emergency response. Officials stressed that Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans should identify local climate vulnerabilities and that works for mitigating extreme weather and disaster preparedness should be chosen on the basis of local risks. They added that the success of an asset should be judged by its functionality and long-term usefulness, not merely its completion.
Kochi to host international TREVOR-SAFARI symposium on oceans and fisheries
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi, will host the international TREVOR-SAFARI symposium for three days from 4 November 2026, with experts from 30 countries, according to a release issued on 2 November. SAFARI stands for Societal Applications in Fisheries and Aquaculture using Remote Sensing Imagery, and the symposium will focus on how satellite technologies and climate research can help protect ocean ecosystems and fisheries. Discussions will cover changes in sea surface temperature, ocean productivity, fish distribution and potential fishing zones, along with the resilience of coastal fishing communities. The event is jointly organised by CUSAT's Department of Chemical Oceanography, the Trevor Platt Science Foundation, CMFRI and the Marine Biological Association of India. A Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries (BOB-NOR) is also to be launched on 3 November.
Science & Tech
3 stories24 years of X-ray data reveal black hole behind ultraluminous source ULX-8
Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and the Raman Research Institute, both autonomous institutes of the Department of Science and Technology, along with other institutions, have traced the behaviour of NGC 4490 ULX-8, one of the brightest X-ray sources in a nearby galaxy. They analysed observations made between 2000 and 2024 by the Chandra, XMM-Newton and Swift X-ray telescopes. Ultraluminous X-ray sources (ULXs) shine more brightly than the Eddington limit, the theoretical maximum brightness of an accreting object. The study found that ULX-8 stayed exceptionally luminous throughout, without the dramatic state changes typical of many black hole binaries, and is most likely powered by a stellar-mass black hole accreting matter at or near the Eddington limit. The results were published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
New Seismological Observatory inaugurated at Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated a new Seismological Observatory in the high seismic zone of Kishtwar on 2 November 2026. The observatory has digital seismic equipment and will send real-time data to the 24×7 Earthquake Monitoring Centre of the National Centre for Seismology in New Delhi. With it, Jammu and Kashmir now has four seismological observatories, at Jammu, Srinagar, Udhampur and Kishtwar. The Minister said four Doppler Weather Radars have been installed in the region since 2014, at Banihal, Jot, Jammu and Srinagar, and four more are to be commissioned in 2027 at Doda, Kishtwar, Anantnag and Baramulla. The number of Automatic Weather Stations in the region has also risen from three to 12.
46th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica to depart on 7 November
The 46th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (ISEA) is scheduled to depart from India on 7 November 2026, according to a release issued on 2 November. Athira A. S., a research scholar at the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Kochi, will be part of the expedition and will be stationed at India's Maitri research station. She will study the diversity of actinomycetes, a group of microorganisms known for producing antibiotics and other bioactive compounds, in Antarctic soil. Her work is part of a project on contaminant load in Antarctic natural systems (CLEAN-ANT) coordinated by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. India currently operates two research stations in Antarctica, Maitri and Bharati.
Defence
3 storiesMoD signs ₹53,866.50 crore contracts for eight Next Generation Corvettes
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on 2 November 2026 for eight Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs) for the Indian Navy. GRSE will build five corvettes and GSL the remaining three; for GSL, this is the largest order in its history. It is the first project in which the ships have been designed indigenously by the Indian Navy and will be built by Defence Public Sector Undertakings selected through a competitive process. The corvettes will carry advanced missiles, weapons and sensors for anti-surface, anti-air and anti-submarine warfare, coastal defence and surveillance missions. The project is expected to generate about 72 lakh person-days of employment in the shipyards and 460 lakh person-days in ancillary industries and MSMEs over ten years.
HQ IDS–CENJOWS seminar on cyber-enabled cognitive warfare begins
A seminar on cyber-enabled cognitive warfare, organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), began in New Delhi on 2 November 2026. It is examining security challenges arising from the convergence of cyber operations, artificial intelligence, information influence and human cognition, with a focus on India's evolving threat landscape. Sessions covered the anatomy of influence operations, including the actors, vectors and narratives that shape the information environment. The deliberations also addressed the targeting of military personnel, veterans and their families through digital manipulation. The inaugural session was attended by the Director General of the Defence Cyber Agency, the National Cyber Security Coordinator and senior officers of the armed forces.
Air Force Schools adopt ScrollControl child digital safety programme
The Indian Air Force Educational and Cultural Society has brought Air Force Schools across the country onto ScrollControl, a child digital safety programme run through the Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) Foundation, the Ministry of Defence said on 2 November 2026. Under the programme, 261 teachers from 42 Air Force Schools have been certified as Cyber Crime Intervention Officers. They are trained to protect children from online grooming and exploitation, misuse of artificial intelligence, gaming-related harms and financial frauds, and to act as first responders who can preserve digital evidence. Schools will be able to form cyber clubs, certify students on cyber safety and hold awareness sessions for parents and staff. The initiative coincides with National Cyber Security Awareness Month and helps schools follow CBSE's direction to observe a monthly Cyber Jagrookta Diwas.
Sports
3 storiesP. V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen win Hylo Open singles titles
P. V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won the women's and men's singles titles at the Hylo Open 2026, a BWF Super 500 badminton tournament in Saarbrücken, Germany, on 1 November 2026. Sindhu beat Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt of Denmark 21-12, 21-14 in the final, becoming the first Indian woman to win the Hylo Open women's singles crown. Lakshya Sen defeated Jonatan Christie of Indonesia 21-17, 21-10 to win his first title of the season. Both finals were won in straight games. The double gave Indian badminton a strong boost ahead of the remaining events of the BWF World Tour season.
India top medal tally at Tammer Boxing Tournament in Finland
India topped the medal table at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament in Tampere, Finland, with 14 medals comprising four gold, two silver and eight bronze. The gold medals were won by Aarti Dhariyal in the 54 kg category, Pawan Bartwal in the 55 kg category, Ankushita Boro in the 65 kg category and Arundhati Choudhary in the 70 kg category. Jaismine Lamboria and Hussam Uddin Mohammed won silver medals. Eight other Indian boxers finished with bronze. The results come as Indian boxers continue to build international experience across weight categories.
India win T20I series in New Zealand 3-2
India won the five-match Twenty20 International series against New Zealand 3-2, despite losing the fifth and final match at Hamilton by seven wickets on 1 November 2026. Batting first, India scored 191 for 8, with Ishan Kishan making 61 and captain Shreyas Iyer 50, while Adam Milne took four wickets for 19 runs. New Zealand reached the target in 18 overs, led by Tim Seifert's 93 and an unbeaten 65 from Glenn Phillips. The series win in New Zealand adds to India's strong record in the shortest format of international cricket.
Important Days
1 storyInternational Day for Biosphere Reserves on 3 November
The International Day for Biosphere Reserves is observed every year on 3 November. Proclaimed by UNESCO, it highlights the role of biosphere reserves in conserving biodiversity while supporting sustainable development and local livelihoods. India has 18 notified biosphere reserves, of which 13 are part of UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves, with the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, being the first. Biosphere reserves are part of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme, launched in 1971, and follow a three-zone model of core, buffer and transition areas. Unlike national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, which mainly protect wildlife and habitats, biosphere reserves also link conservation with the needs of surrounding communities. India is one of the world's 17 mega-biodiverse countries and accounts for about 7–8 per cent of recorded species on only 2.4 per cent of the Earth's land area.
Art & Culture
2 storiesSacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha arrive at Tawang Monastery
The sacred Piprahwa relics of Bhagwan Buddha from the National Museum, New Delhi, were received at Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh on 31 October 2026 by Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu, in the presence of Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The relics come from Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh, a site associated with ancient Kapilavastu and the Shakya clan. The exposition, organised by the Ministry of Culture with the State Government, the International Buddhist Confederation and the National Museum, coincides with Lhabab Duchen, a Tibetan Buddhist festival. The relics will be displayed at Tawang Monastery from 1 to 7 November, at the TGL Monastery in Bomdila from 8 to 13 November and at the Golden Pagoda in Namsai from 14 to 20 November. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi described the homecoming of the Piprahwa relics after more than a century as a moment of pride and joy.
KVIC organises 'Khadi Diwali Fest-2026' at Connaught Place
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) organised the 'Khadi Diwali Fest-2026' at NDMC Palika Park, Connaught Place, New Delhi, on 1 November 2026 under the theme 'Khadi-wali Diwali'. The event aimed to encourage citizens, especially young people, to buy Khadi and Swadeshi products during Diwali and other festivals. KVIC Chairman Shri Manoj Goel said that Mahatma Gandhi saw Khadi not merely as a fabric but as a symbol of self-reliance, self-respect and economic independence. He said buying Khadi and local products during the festive season would support artisans and strengthen the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. The fest was linked to the 'Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar Ghar Swadeshi' campaign promoted by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Quick-revision MCQs
Ten questions drawn from today’s stories. Tap an option to check yourself.
Q1.India's HSBC Manufacturing PMI for October 2026 stood at:
Answer: B. It eased from 55.1 in September but stayed well above the 50-mark.
Q2.The Next Generation Corvettes contracts signed on 2 November 2026 are worth about:
Answer: D. GRSE will build five corvettes and Goa Shipyard Limited three.
Q3.India's first Organic Fisheries Cluster under PMMSY is located in:
Answer: A. 34 fisheries clusters have been notified under PMMSY so far.
Q4.Under the VB–G RAM G Grievance Redressal Rules, 2026, a grievance must be resolved within:
Answer: C. The enquiry must be completed within seven working days.
Q5.Pune Metro Line 3 (Pink Line) will be notable for being:
Answer: B. About 30 per cent of its electricity needs are planned to come from solar power.
Q6.How many Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) are there in India now?
Answer: D. The Government aims to set up FRROs in all State capitals by 2027.
Q7.Under TRAI's amended regulations, the time limit to file an appeal after disposal of a complaint is now:
Answer: A. It was earlier 30 days; Complaint Centres must also work round the clock.
Q8.The International Day for Biosphere Reserves is observed on:
Answer: C. India has 18 notified biosphere reserves, 13 of them in UNESCO's network.
Q9.Lakshya Sen beat which player in the Hylo Open 2026 men's singles final?
Answer: B. P. V. Sindhu won the women's title, a first for an Indian woman at the event.
Q10.The sacred relics now on exposition at Tawang Monastery come from which site?
Answer: D. Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh is associated with ancient Kapilavastu.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Manufacturing PMI, Oct 2026 | 54.7 (Sep: 55.1); export orders at 6-month high | HSBC/S&P Global, 2 Nov |
| Captive & commercial coal, Oct 2026 | 22.03 MT; ~42% y-o-y; 87 operational mines | MoC, 2 Nov |
| WCL, Apr–Oct 2026 | Only CIL subsidiary to beat all 3 targets; 32.96 MT output | MoC, 2 Nov |
| Pune Metro | Projects worth ~₹21,800 crore; Line 3 (Pink Line) ~23 km, women operators | PMO, 2 Nov |
| Maize production | ~55 MT; target 75 MT in a decade; 1st Intl Maize Conference, Hyderabad | ICAR, 2 Nov |
| SEBI circulars | Framework for Depository Receipts on REIT and InvIT units | SEBI, 2 Nov |
| FRROs | 20 offices; all State capitals by 2027 | MHA, 2 Nov |
| TRAI complaint rules | 24×7 support; appeal window cut to 15 days | TRAI, 2 Nov |
| VB–G RAM G grievance rules | Enquiry in 7 working days; resolution in 15 days | MoRD, 2 Nov |
| First Organic Fisheries Cluster | Soreng, Sikkim (PMMSY); 34 clusters notified | DoF, 2 Nov |
| AIIMS Rajkot | Advanced Radiotherapy Facility, ~₹39 crore under PMSSY | MoHFW, 2 Nov |
| Bharat RE Summit 2026 | Bharat Mandapam, 2–5 Nov; ~300 GW non-fossil achieved; 500 GW by 2030 | PMO, 2 Nov |
| Next Generation Corvettes | 8 ships; ₹53,866.50 crore; GRSE 5, GSL 3 | MoD, 2 Nov |
| Kishtwar observatory | J&K now has 4 seismological observatories | MoES, 2 Nov |
| 46th ISEA | Departs 7 Nov 2026; Maitri station | ICAR-CIFT, 2 Nov |
| Hylo Open 2026 | Sindhu and Lakshya Sen win singles titles, Saarbrücken | AIR, 2 Nov |
| Tammer Boxing Tournament | India top tally: 14 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, 8 bronze) | The Hindu, 2 Nov |
| India vs NZ T20Is | India win series 3-2 | The Hindu, 1 Nov |
| Biosphere Reserves Day | 3 Nov; India has 18 BRs, 13 in UNESCO network | PIB, 2 Nov |
| Piprahwa relics exposition | Tawang, Bomdila, Namsai; 31 Oct–21 Nov 2026 | MoC, 2 Nov |
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), SEBI, All India Radio, The Hindu, Business Standard and PTI.
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