Current affairs 7 November 2026 — a verified daily brief for UPSC, RBI Grade B, SEBI, NABARD and related exams, covering India’s association with Horizon Europe, the doubled OMSS rice sale target, revised anti-cancer medicine prices, record e-way bills and EV registrations, the Supreme Court’s OBC creamy-layer clarification, GRAP Stage III in Delhi-NCR and Mohammed Shami’s Test retirement.
Current Affairs 7 November 2026
32 stories from 6–7 November 2026 for UPSC, RBI, SEBI, NABARD and EPFO aspirants: India's association with Horizon Europe, the doubling of the OMSS rice sale target, revised prices of anti-cancer medicines, record e-way bill generation and EV registrations, the Supreme Court's OBC creamy-layer clarification, GRAP Stage III in Delhi-NCR, the Raksha Mantri's visit to Bagdogra, India's ODI win in Wellington and Mohammed Shami's Test retirement.
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Economy
7 storiesGovernment doubles OMSS (D) rice sale target to 50 lakh tonnes for 2026-27
The Government of India has doubled the target quantity of rice to be sold through e-auctions under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic), or OMSS (D), for 2026-27 from 25 lakh tonnes to 50 lakh tonnes, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution announced on 6 November 2026. Up to 31 October 2026, a total of 25 lakh tonnes of rice had already been sold to private parties through OMSS (D) e-auctions, compared with 11 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Under the scheme, surplus stocks held in the central pool are offered in the open market to raise supplies and moderate prices. The decision forms part of a wider set of measures that includes mandatory weekly disclosure of rice and paddy stocks on the Food Stock Portal and a larger allocation of Bharat Rice to NAFED, NCCF and Kendriya Bhandar. The Ministry said the steps are meant to ensure adequate availability of food grains, maintain price stability and safeguard consumer interests.
India's chemicals and petrochemicals sector valued at about USD 220 billion, says PIB backgrounder
A PIB backgrounder released on 7 November 2026 described India as the sixth-largest producer of chemicals in the world and the fourth-largest in Asia, with the sector currently valued at around USD 220 billion. The sector is projected to reach USD 300 billion by 2030 and USD 1 trillion by 2040, and India is also the second-largest manufacturer and exporter of dyes and the third-largest exporter of agrochemicals globally. The three operational Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions at Dahej in Gujarat, Visakhapatnam–Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh and Paradeep in Odisha have together attracted ₹3.4 lakh crore of investment and generated about 3.7 lakh jobs. The BHAVYA Rasayan scheme, approved in July 2026 with an outlay of ₹3,030 crore, aims to set up three dedicated chemical parks of at least 2,000 acres each, with Central grants of up to ₹1,000 crore per park. The backgrounder also noted that 100 per cent FDI is permitted through the automatic route for most chemical sectors, and that the 14th India Chem was held in Mumbai from 22 to 24 October 2026.
E-way bill generation touches a record 156.21 million in October 2026
E-way bill generation rose 23.14 per cent year on year to a record 156.21 million in October 2026, compared with 126.86 million in October 2025, according to data from the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) reported by Business Standard on 6 November 2026. On a month-on-month basis, generation increased 10.37 per cent from 141.53 million in September, which had itself been the previous record. An e-way bill is an electronic document required under the GST regime for the movement of goods worth more than ₹50,000, and it carries details of the goods, the consignor, the consignee and the transporter. Tax experts attributed the jump to strong festive-season demand, higher movement of goods and improved compliance following GST rate rationalisation. Because e-way bills track the physical movement of goods, they are widely watched as a lead indicator of GST collections.
Electric vehicle registrations reach a record of about 3.55 lakh units in October
India recorded its highest-ever monthly retail registrations of electric vehicles in October 2026 at about 3.55 lakh units, a rise of 44.88 per cent year on year, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on 6 November 2026. All four segments, namely two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, posted their best-ever October numbers. Electric two-wheeler registrations rose 48.49 per cent to 2,24,064 units, electric passenger vehicles grew 76.47 per cent to 37,049 units and electric three-wheelers increased 24.76 per cent to 88,570 units. Overall EV penetration rose to around 11.5 per cent from about 6 per cent a year earlier, although the share declined month on month in several segments because supply could not keep pace with demand. Electric commercial vehicles were the only category in which penetration improved sequentially, to 4.29 per cent.
Centre's capital expenditure rises 12.7 per cent to ₹6.55 lakh crore in the first half of FY27
The Centre's capital expenditure rose 12.7 per cent year on year to ₹6.55 lakh crore in the first half (April–September) of 2026-27, according to official data cited by Mint on 6 November 2026. To meet the budgeted target of ₹12.2 lakh crore for the year, capital spending will need to grow by about 16.2 per cent in the second half from October to March. The Centre's capital outlay has risen from about ₹2 lakh crore in 2014-15 to the budgeted ₹12.2 lakh crore for 2026-27, and now stands at about 3.1 per cent of GDP against 1.7 per cent in 2019-20. The Economic Survey 2025-26 estimates that every rupee spent on infrastructure yields ₹2.5 to ₹3.5 for the economy over the medium term. The Union Budget has also provided ₹2 lakh crore in interest-free, long-term loans to States for 2026-27 to support the creation of durable public assets.
Union Minister chairs 13th Governing Body meeting of the National Fisheries Development Board
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, chaired the 13th Governing Body Meeting of the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) in Hyderabad on 5 November 2026, the Ministry said on 6 November. He called upon the NFDB to act as a proactive development institution with greater last-mile outreach to fish farmers and closer coordination with the States and Union Territories. Noting that India's fish production has increased from 141.64 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 to 197.75 lakh tonnes, he asked for focused support to North-Eastern and inland States to bridge gaps in production, supply and consumption. Fisheries Secretary Dr Abhilaksh Likhi said that India's seafood exports are currently valued at around ₹70,000 crore and called for greater private investment through cooperatives, Fish Farmer Producer Organisations and start-ups. The fisheries ministers of Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura also attended the meeting.
Railway Minister reviews festive-season arrangements at New Delhi Railway Station
Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected New Delhi Railway Station on 6 November 2026 to review passenger facilities, security arrangements and preparations for the Diwali and Chhath rush. The Ministry said that the New Delhi railway area handles over five lakh passengers daily, and footfall rises to around eight lakh during peak festive periods. Additional special trains have been arranged, the deployment of Railway Protection Force personnel has been increased and more than 700 additional AI-enabled cameras have been installed to strengthen surveillance and crowd management. Large holding areas, extra ticketing counters, baggage screening, drinking water and clean washrooms have also been provided at major stations. The Minister interacted with passengers to seek feedback on the arrangements during the inspection.
Banking & Markets
2 storiesNSE and BSE to hold Muhurat trading on 8 November to mark the start of Samvat 2083
The National Stock Exchange and BSE will hold the special Diwali Muhurat trading session on Sunday, 8 November 2026, from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, marking the beginning of Samvat 2083, according to the exchanges' circulars reported by Mint on 6 November. A pre-open session will begin at 2:05 pm, during which limit and market orders can be placed until 2:10 pm. Trading in the capital market, derivatives, electronic gold receipts and debt segments will remain closed on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, on account of Diwali-Balipratipada. Ahead of the festival, the benchmark indices closed nearly 2 per cent higher on 6 November, extending their winning streak to six sessions, with the Nifty 50 crossing the 25,000 mark. Muhurat trading is a symbolic one-hour session that many investors treat as an auspicious time to begin the new Hindu financial year.
RBI extends directions on Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Bengaluru, by six months
The Reserve Bank of India announced on 6 November 2026 that it has extended its directions on Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Bengaluru, for a further six months, from the close of business on 10 November 2026 to the close of business on 10 May 2027, subject to review. The directions were first issued under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 on 2 January 2020 and have been extended from time to time since then. The RBI said it was satisfied that the extension was necessary in the public interest, and that all other terms and conditions of the directive remain unchanged. It also clarified that the extension should not by itself be taken to mean that the Reserve Bank is satisfied with the financial position of the bank. Section 35A empowers the RBI to issue directions to banks in the interest of depositors and the public.
Polity & Governance
6 storiesSupreme Court clarifies that its OBC creamy-layer judgment does not reopen concluded selections
The Supreme Court on 6 November 2026 clarified that its judgment of 11 March 2026, which upheld a 1993 Office Memorandum excluding parental salary and agricultural income from the income and wealth test for OBC non-creamy layer status, does not require a general revision of service allocations or seniority across past recruitment years. A Bench of Justices P. S. Narasimha and R. Mahadevan said that the judgment determined only the rights of the candidates who had approached the Court and does not furnish a ground for reopening selections or appointments concluded before 11 March 2026. Since services have not yet been allocated to candidates selected through the Civil Services Examination 2025, the Court held that the creamy-layer principle as interpreted in the judgment will govern the allocation of services to OBC candidates of that batch. The Bench extended by eight weeks the time for deciding similar claims pending before other courts and tribunals. It also said that the Centre is free to frame its policy on reservation and creamy-layer criteria in accordance with the Constitution, without prescribing any timeline.
Special Campaign 6 records its highest-ever outcomes since 2021
Special Campaign 6 for Institutionalising Swachhata and Minimising Pendency in Government Offices, conducted from 2 to 31 October 2026 with the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances as the nodal department, recorded its highest-ever achievements since the annual campaign began in 2021, the Government said on 6 November. A total of 19,88,826 cleanliness campaign sites were covered, about 71 per cent more than the previous year, and disposal of scrap, including e-waste, generated revenue of ₹970.33 crore. About 277.82 lakh square feet of office space was freed, 9,99,168 public grievances were disposed of and 15,76,828 physical files were weeded out. The Ministry of Railways topped scrap revenue with ₹618.06 crore, while the Ministry of Coal freed the largest office space of over 1.48 crore square feet. Individual Ministries, such as the Ministry of Steel, also reported completing their targets under the campaign on 7 November.
Uttarakhand Police receives the President's Colour, becoming the 16th force to be so honoured
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to the Uttarakhand Police in Dehradun on 6 November 2026, in the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami. The Home Minister said that the Uttarakhand Police has become the 16th force in the country to receive this honour, about 25 years after the formation of the State. He recalled the role of the State Police in rescue operations, including the Silkyara tunnel rescue, and noted that the force secured the top position nationally with a score of 93.46 on the CCTNS/ICJS 2.0 dashboard. The President's Colour is the highest honour that can be conferred on a military or police unit in recognition of exceptional service. The ceremony coincided with the celebrations marking the foundation of Uttarakhand.
Central Bureau of Narcotics marks its 77th Foundation Day
The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) celebrated its 77th Foundation Day at its headquarters in Gwalior on 6 November 2026, the Ministry of Finance said. The CBN was formally constituted on 6 November 1950 by unifying regional opium administrations, with its headquarters first at Shimla, before it was shifted to Gwalior in 1960. Functioning under the Department of Revenue, it regulates the licit cultivation of opium poppy, oversees the import and export of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals, and undertakes enforcement under the NDPS Act, 1985. From 2022 to October 2026, its Preventive and Intelligence Cells booked over 1,000 cases and arrested 1,325 persons. On the occasion, the Bureau also released its Hindi magazine ‘Sanyam 2.0’.
MY Bharat's ‘Know Your Vote’ campaign reaches over one lakh young people
The nationwide ‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote’ campaign, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), concluded on 5 November 2026, the Ministry said on 6 November. Conducted from 26 October to 5 November, the campaign held 536 Yuva Samvads across 31 States and Union Territories, reaching 1,00,493 young people with the involvement of 536 Youth Icons. It took discussions on electoral awareness to colleges and educational institutions, encouraging young people, particularly first-time voters, to understand their voting rights and electoral procedures. On the concluding day alone, 123 Yuva Samvads were organised across 28 States and Union Territories with 22,588 participants. Governors, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament and sportspersons took part in the programmes in different States.
‘Shram Samvad’ awareness programme on the Labour Codes held at Nagda, Ujjain
A district-level capacity-building and awareness programme, ‘Shram Samvad’, on the Labour Codes, labour welfare and social protection was held at Nagda in Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh on 4 November 2026, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said on 6 November. It was jointly organised by the Ministry and the Labour Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with an industrial unit in Nagda. More than 150 employers, industry representatives and legal, human resources and finance professionals attended, along with officials of EPFO, ESIC, the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) and the Directorate General of Labour Welfare. Technical sessions explained the key compliance requirements for employers under each of the four Labour Codes and the Central Rules notified under them. Officials of EPFO and the Directorate General of Labour Welfare also explained social security initiatives, including the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana.
International Relations
1 storyIndia and the EU conclude negotiations on India's association with Horizon Europe
India and the European Union have successfully concluded negotiations for India's association with Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research and innovation programme, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced on 7 November 2026. The programme has a budget of about €93.5 billion, and the association will allow Indian researchers, institutions and industry to take part in its funding calls through collaborative projects and to access European consortia and research infrastructure. The thematic clusters under Pillar II of Horizon Europe, covering health, digital technologies, industry and space, climate, energy and mobility, and food and the bioeconomy, align closely with India's research priorities. Exploration of the association began after the India–EU Summit of 27 January 2026, and formal negotiations started after the ministerial meeting of the India–EU Trade and Technology Council in Brussels on 15 July 2026. The step builds on the India–EU Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation and is expected to deepen talent mobility and the co-development of critical technologies.
Schemes & Missions
2 storiesNAMASTE scheme improves safety and income of sanitation workers, shows PIB case study
A case study released by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on 6 November 2026 highlighted how the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme is improving the working conditions of sewer and septic tank workers. It described a 60-year-old sanitation worker of the Pondicherry Municipality who had worked for more than 15 years without adequate protective equipment and suffered recurring skin and respiratory problems. Under the scheme, he received a complete personal protective equipment kit, including overalls, heavy-duty gloves, gumboots, a face mask and a safety helmet, along with training on safe sanitation practices. His health improved, work absences fell and his monthly income rose from about ₹12,000 to around ₹16,000–₹18,000. The NAMASTE scheme aims to ensure the safety and dignity of sanitation workers and to end hazardous manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks.
Standard protocol released for artificial insemination using liquid semen in pigs
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh released a publication titled ‘Minimum Standard Protocol for Semen Production and Standard Operating Procedures for Artificial Insemination using Liquid Semen in Pigs’ during his visit to Sikkim on 2 November 2026, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said on 6 November. The document lays down standard procedures for setting up and running pig semen production laboratories, quality assurance, biosecurity, semen preservation, transport and artificial insemination services. India has a pig population of 9.06 million as per the 20th Livestock Census (2019), which is 1.7 per cent of the country's total livestock. The North-Eastern Region accounts for nearly 45 per cent of the national pig population, and indigenous and non-descript pigs make up about 79 per cent of the total. The protocol is expected to speed up genetic improvement, raise pork production and improve the livelihoods of smallholder pig farmers, particularly in the North-East.
Health & Nutrition
3 storiesRevised prices of anti-cancer medicines take effect from 9 November; annual savings estimated at ₹3,502 crore
The Department of Pharmaceuticals said on 7 November 2026 that the revised prices of anti-cancer medicines, following the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority's cap on trade margins for 137 anti-cancer drugs, will come into effect from 9 November 2026. The trade margins were capped on 17 October 2026 on the recommendation of an Expert Committee constituted by the Directorate General of Health Services. So far, 76 pharmaceutical companies have reported revised MRPs for 1,225 anti-cancer formulations covering 121 drugs, and price reductions have been reported in 1,031 formulations. As many as 600 brands have reported cuts of more than 50 per cent, with the highest reduction being 96.45 per cent, and the estimated annual savings to consumers are ₹3,502.31 crore. About 10 to 15 of the identified drugs are yet to be launched in India, and the trade margin rationalisation will apply to them as well when they are launched.
National Health Authority reviews AB PM-JAY and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission with States
The National Health Authority (NHA) held a two-day National Review Meeting in Kolkata on 5 and 6 November 2026 to review the progress of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). NHA Chief Executive Officer Dr Sunil Kumar Barnwal noted that more than four crore Ayushman Cards have been generated in West Bengal within a short span after the State's integration with the national AB PM-JAY platform. The meeting discussed wider beneficiary coverage, stronger anti-fraud units, the operationalisation of the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) and the Model Digital Health Facility Framework. A presentation was made on BODH, the Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI, which allows health AI models to be evaluated on Indian datasets before they are adopted. States agreed to set up dedicated analytics and AI teams to support evidence-based planning.
ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad, performs corneal transplant surgery
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad, has successfully performed a penetrating keratoplasty, commonly known as a corneal transplant, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said on 6 November 2026. The surgery was carried out on 27 October 2026 on a 46-year-old patient who had visual impairment caused by corneal opacity. In a penetrating keratoplasty, the full thickness of a damaged cornea is replaced with healthy donor tissue. The Ministry described the procedure as an important step in strengthening specialised ophthalmic services for ESIC beneficiaries. ESIC runs hospitals and medical colleges that serve insured workers and their dependants under the Employees' State Insurance scheme.
Environment
2 storiesCAQM invokes Stage III of GRAP across Delhi-NCR as AQI enters the ‘very poor’ range
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region with immediate effect on the night of 6 November 2026. Its Sub-Committee on GRAP noted that Delhi recorded a daily average Air Quality Index of 382, in the ‘very poor’ category, on 6 November, and that IMD and IITM forecasts indicated that the AQI could slip into the ‘severe’ category in the coming days. Stage III actions are being enforced in addition to the Stage I and Stage II measures already in force, and they include curbs on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi and the adjoining districts. Citizens have been urged to use public transport, combine trips, avoid burning coal and wood for heating, and follow hybrid classes for primary schools and work-from-home when instructed. GRAP is a set of emergency measures, divided into four stages, that is triggered according to the level of air pollution.
Supreme Court calls for scientific solutions to Delhi's air pollution beyond routine curbs
A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India Shri Surya Kant on 6 November 2026 described repeated bans on vehicles and construction as ‘old, tried and failed tools’ for tackling air pollution in the national capital. The Bench asked the Union Government and the Commission for Air Quality Management whether they had any significant scientific method other than such restrictions. Appearing for the Centre and the CAQM, the Additional Solicitor General submitted that emergency and pre-emptive measures like GRAP had helped to arrest pollution and could not be called a complete failure. The Court observed that pollution affects the poorest sections the most and that lasting change requires a public movement, including a return to simpler ways of celebrating Deepavali. The Bench agreed to pass directions and listed the matter for hearing after the Deepavali vacation.
Defence
3 storiesRaksha Mantri calls for the highest operational readiness during a visit to Air Force Station Bagdogra
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with Indian Air Force personnel at Air Force Station Bagdogra in West Bengal on 7 November 2026, on the eve of Diwali. He called on the Defence Forces to maintain the highest level of operational readiness, with special focus on domain awareness, cyber resilience and information integrity, as warfare now extends to proxy wars, cyber-attacks, drone swarms and information operations. Describing Bagdogra as a strategically important link in India's security framework, particularly for the North-Eastern region, he said that the Air Warriors deployed there serve as a robust shield for the eastern sector. He also described the Cabinet's approval of a ‘Second Tour of Duty’ for Agniveers as a significant Diwali gift, saying that after the two-year engagement all Agniveers will get an opportunity to be enrolled as regular soldiers, subject to willingness and selection criteria. Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was present on the occasion.
IAF's Software Development Institute signs MoA with IIT Madras for an indigenous airborne communication system
The Software Development Institute (SDI) of the Indian Air Force has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation for the joint design and development of an indigenous digital secure communication system for airborne applications, the Ministry of Defence said on 6 November 2026. The agreement was signed by Air Vice Marshal Sarabjit Singh, Commandant of SDI, and Dr M. J. Shankar Raman, Chief Executive Officer of the IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, in the presence of Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras. Under the collaboration, the partners will work on advanced algorithms for communication systems and networking. The indigenous development aims to reduce reliance on imported systems and improve the operational efficiency of the Air Force. The project is part of the wider effort towards self-reliance in defence technology under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
INS Trishul concludes port call at Souda Bay, Greece, and holds PASSEX with the Hellenic Navy
Indian Naval Ship Trishul concluded a port call at Souda Bay in Greece on 3 November 2026 as part of its ongoing deployment in the Mediterranean Sea, the Ministry of Defence said on 6 November. During the visit, the Commanding Officer called on senior officers of the Hellenic Navy and the heads of the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre and the US Naval Support Activity at Souda Bay. The Ambassador of India to Greece visited the ship and interacted with the crew, and a cultural event was hosted on board for naval officers and members of the Indian diaspora. On departure, INS Trishul carried out a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Hellenic Navy frigate HS Limnos, involving manoeuvring drills, replenishment approaches, cross-deck helicopter landings and communication drills. The visit reaffirmed the commitment of the Indian and Hellenic navies to closer maritime cooperation and interoperability.
Sports
4 storiesIndia beat New Zealand by four runs on DLS method in the rain-hit second ODI at Wellington
India defeated New Zealand by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a rain-affected second one-day international at Wellington on 7 November 2026 to take a 2–0 lead in the five-match series. Put in to bat in a match reduced to 47 overs a side, New Zealand were bowled out for 134 in 41 overs, with Gurnoor Brar taking four wickets for 30 runs. In reply, India slipped to 47 for 4 but recovered through Shreyas Iyer and K. L. Rahul before rain stopped play with the score at 113 for 7 in 26 overs. At that point India were four runs ahead of the DLS par score and were declared winners. The third match of the series will be played at Hamilton on Tuesday.
Mohammed Shami retires from Test cricket with 229 wickets
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on 6 November 2026, exactly 13 years after his Test debut against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 6 November 2013. The 36-year-old finished with 229 wickets in 64 Tests at an average of 27.71, including six five-wicket hauls. His last Test was the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval in June 2023, after which injuries disrupted his career. Shami said that he would continue to play white-ball cricket, and he has been named in Bengal's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy beginning on 14 November. He was also the leading wicket-taker at the 2023 ODI World Cup, with 24 wickets in seven innings.
Dhinidhi Desinghu and Tirthank Pegu win swimming bronze medals at the Youth Olympic Games, Dakar
Indian swimmers Dhinidhi Desinghu and Tirthank Pegu won bronze medals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, on 6 November 2026. Sixteen-year-old Dhinidhi clocked 2:02.28 in the girls' 200m freestyle to add to the bronze she had won earlier in the 100m freestyle in a national record time of 56.27 seconds and giving her two individual medals at these Games. Seventeen-year-old Tirthank, from Assam, finished third in the boys' 200m butterfly in 2:01.25, becoming the first Indian male swimmer to win a medal at the Youth Olympics. India had won no swimming medals at the Youth Olympic Games before the 2026 edition. The fourth edition of the Games is being held in Dakar from 31 October to 13 November 2026, the first time the event has been hosted in Africa.
Fourth All India Sainik Schools National Games conclude at Sainik School Bijapur
The fourth edition of the All India Sainik Schools National Games (AISSNG) 2026 was held at Sainik School Bijapur in Vijayapura, Karnataka, from 3 to 7 November 2026 under the aegis of the Sainik Schools Society of the Ministry of Defence. A total of 544 cadets, comprising 296 boys and 248 girls from 30 existing and 13 new Sainik Schools, took part after winning zonal competitions across eight zones. The championship featured basketball, volleyball, track and field events and long jump, along with debate and quiz competitions. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth was scheduled to be the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony on 7 November, with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan also expected to attend. Sainik School Bijapur, whose motto is ‘Ajeet Hai Abheet Hai’, has completed 63 years of service.
Art & Culture
2 storiesVice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan attends Deepotsav 2026 in Ayodhya
Hon'ble Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan is visiting Ayodhya on 7 November 2026 to take part in Deepotsav 2026, the Vice-President's Secretariat announced. During the visit, he is to offer prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and participate in the symbolic coronation ceremony of Prabhu Shri Ram. He is also to felicitate revered saints on the occasion. Deepotsav is the annual festival of lamps organised in Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali, during which the ghats of the Saryu river are lit with lakhs of earthen lamps. The festival has become one of the major cultural events of the festive season.
WaveX invites film-technology startups to the WAVES Bazaar at IFFI Goa 2026
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has invited applications from startups working in film and allied technologies to take part in the WaveX Startup Pavilion at the WAVES Bazaar during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa 2026, the Ministry said on 7 November. The pavilion will give selected startups a platform to showcase their products and solutions to national and international filmmakers, production houses and investors. Applications are open to DPIIT-recognised startups, which will be shortlisted by a selection committee constituted by WaveX. WaveX is the startup accelerator of the Ministry, focused on the animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality (AVGC-XR) sector and media technologies. IFFI, established in 1952, is held every year in Goa and is one of Asia's significant film festivals.
Quick-revision MCQs
Ten questions drawn from today’s stories. Tap an option to check yourself.
Q1.To what quantity has the Government raised the OMSS (D) rice sale target for 2026-27?
Answer: B. The target was doubled from 25 lakh tonnes; 25 lakh tonnes had already been sold by 31 October 2026.
Q2.Which programme has India concluded negotiations to associate with, as announced on 7 November 2026?
Answer: C. Horizon Europe is the EU's flagship research and innovation programme, with a budget of about €93.5 billion.
Q3.From which date do the revised prices of anti-cancer medicines under the trade margin cap take effect?
Answer: A. Estimated annual savings to consumers are ₹3,502.31 crore.
Q4.The Uttarakhand Police has become which force in the country to receive the President's Colour?
Answer: D. The Colour was presented in Dehradun on 6 November 2026.
Q5.What was Delhi's daily average AQI on 6 November 2026, when Stage III of GRAP was invoked?
Answer: B. The AQI of 382 falls in the ‘very poor’ category, and forecasts warned it could turn ‘severe’.
Q6.Where are the headquarters of the Central Bureau of Narcotics located?
Answer: C. The headquarters moved from Shimla to Gwalior in 1960; the CBN was formed on 6 November 1950.
Q7.Which record did e-way bill generation set in October 2026?
Answer: A. Generation rose 23.14 per cent year on year, according to GSTN data.
Q8.Tirthank Pegu won India's first Youth Olympic swimming medal by a male swimmer in which event?
Answer: D. He clocked 2:01.25 in Dakar on 6 November 2026.
Q9.How many Test wickets did Mohammed Shami take before announcing his retirement from Test cricket?
Answer: B. He played 64 Tests at an average of 27.71, including six five-wicket hauls.
Q10.The IAF's Software Development Institute has signed an MoA with which institution for an indigenous airborne communication system?
Answer: C. The agreement also involves the IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OMSS (D) rice target, 2026-27 | Doubled from 25 to 50 lakh tonnes; 25 LMT sold up to 31 Oct | DFPD, 6 Nov |
| Chemicals sector | 6th-largest producer globally; about USD 220 billion; 3 PCPIRs | PIB, 7 Nov |
| BHAVYA Rasayan | 3 chemical parks; outlay ₹3,030 crore; up to ₹1,000 crore per park | PIB, 7 Nov |
| E-way bills, Oct 2026 | Record 156.21 million; up 23.14% y-o-y | GSTN / Business Standard, 6 Nov |
| EV registrations, Oct 2026 | About 3.55 lakh units; up 44.88%; penetration about 11.5% | FADA, 6 Nov |
| Centre’s capex, H1 FY27 | ₹6.55 lakh crore, up 12.7%; FY27 target ₹12.2 lakh crore | Mint, 6 Nov |
| Fish production | 141.64 lakh t (2019-20) to 197.75 lakh t; seafood exports about ₹70,000 crore | DoF, 6 Nov |
| Muhurat trading | Sunday 8 Nov, 2:20–3:30 pm; Samvat 2083 | NSE/BSE, 6 Nov |
| Section 35A directions | Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank extended to 10 May 2027 | RBI, 6 Nov |
| OBC creamy layer | 1993 OM governs CSE 2025 service allocation; no reopening of past selections | Supreme Court, 6 Nov |
| Special Campaign 6 | 19.89 lakh sites; scrap revenue ₹970.33 crore; 277.82 lakh sq ft freed | DARPG, 6 Nov |
| President’s Colour | Uttarakhand Police becomes the 16th force to receive it | MHA, 6 Nov |
| Central Bureau of Narcotics | Formed 6 Nov 1950; HQ Gwalior since 1960; 77th Foundation Day | MoF, 6 Nov |
| Know Your Vote campaign | 536 Yuva Samvads; 1,00,493 youth; 31 States/UTs | MYAS, 6 Nov |
| Horizon Europe | India–EU negotiations concluded; budget about €93.5 billion | MoST, 7 Nov |
| Pig population | 9.06 million (20th Livestock Census); NER about 45% | DAHD, 6 Nov |
| Anti-cancer drug prices | Effective 9 Nov; 1,225 formulations; savings ₹3,502.31 crore a year | DoP, 7 Nov |
| AB PM-JAY review | Kolkata, 5–6 Nov; over 4 crore Ayushman Cards in West Bengal | NHA, 6 Nov |
| GRAP Stage III | Invoked 6 Nov across NCR; Delhi AQI 382 | CAQM, 6 Nov |
| Air Force Station Bagdogra | Raksha Mantri’s Diwali-eve visit; ‘Second Tour of Duty’ for Agniveers | MoD, 7 Nov |
| IAF SDI–IIT Madras MoA | Indigenous digital secure airborne communication system | MoD, 6 Nov |
| INS Trishul | Port call at Souda Bay, Greece; PASSEX with HS Limnos | MoD, 6 Nov |
| 2nd ODI, Wellington | India beat New Zealand by 4 runs (DLS); lead series 2–0 | DD News, 7 Nov |
| Mohammed Shami | Retired from Tests; 229 wickets in 64 Tests | The Indian Express, 6 Nov |
| Youth Olympic Games, Dakar | Dhinidhi Desinghu (2 bronze) and Tirthank Pegu (bronze) in swimming | Hindustan Times, 6 Nov |
| AISSNG 2026 | 4th edition; Sainik School Bijapur; 544 cadets | MoD, 6 Nov |
| IFFI | Established 1952; WaveX pavilion at WAVES Bazaar, Goa 2026 | MIB, 7 Nov |
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Reserve Bank of India, DD News, The Hindu, The Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Business Standard and Mint.
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