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Current Affairs 9 November 2026
36 stories from 7–9 November 2026 for UPSC, RBI, SEBI, NABARD and EPFO aspirants: revised prices of anti-cancer medicines, the opening of COP31 and India's negotiating priorities, forex reserves and NBFC credit data, TRAI's new IP-port charges, the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 awards, exercises Naseem Al Bahr and Rahat Mitra, India's 100th chess Grandmaster and new Indian medals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.
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Economy
2 storiesRBI's FLA census for 2025-26: United States emerges as the top source of outstanding FDI
The Reserve Bank of India released the provisional results of the 2025-26 round of the annual Census on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) of Indian direct investment entities on 6 November 2026. The census covers companies, limited liability partnerships, alternative investment funds and partnership firms that have received foreign direct investment (FDI) or made overseas direct investment (ODI). According to the results, the United States accounted for 16.5 per cent of outstanding FDI, followed by Mauritius at 14.5 per cent, Singapore at 13.7 per cent and the United Kingdom at 10.8 per cent. In rupee terms, the ratio of inward FDI to ODI moderated to 4.2 times at end-March 2026 from 5.5 times a year earlier, while Singapore, the UAE and the United States together received more than half of India's ODI. Manufacturing held the largest share of outstanding FDI equity at market value at 50.1 per cent, with services accounting for 45 per cent.
Delhi to get its first recreational river cruise on the Yamuna, National Waterway-110
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal is scheduled to inaugurate Delhi's first recreational river cruise service on the Yamuna at Sonia Vihar on 10 November 2026, the Ministry announced on 9 November. The service has been developed along the Sonia Vihar–Jagatpur stretch of the river by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The Yamuna has been designated as National Waterway-110 under the National Waterways Act, 2016, and trial runs of the cruise vessel were completed last month. The Ministry said the use of electric-powered vessels would demonstrate how inland waterways can support clean and sustainable urban mobility. The project is intended to promote river-based tourism in the national capital and to encourage greater public engagement with the river.
Banking & Markets
6 storiesIndia's foreign exchange reserves stand at USD 717.06 billion as on 30 October 2026
India's foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 717.06 billion as on 30 October 2026, according to the Weekly Statistical Supplement released by the Reserve Bank of India on 6 November. The reserves declined by about USD 2.69 billion during the week but were around USD 25.95 billion higher than at end-March 2026. Foreign currency assets, the largest component, amounted to about USD 591.12 billion, while gold reserves were valued at about USD 102.59 billion. Special Drawing Rights stood at about USD 18.56 billion and India's reserve position in the International Monetary Fund at about USD 4.79 billion. Weekly movements in reserves reflect changes in the valuation of foreign currency assets and gold as well as the Reserve Bank's foreign exchange operations.
NBFC credit grows 15.4 per cent in September 2026, led by retail loans
Credit extended by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) grew 15.4 per cent year on year in September 2026, compared with 13.3 per cent a year earlier, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India on 6 November. Retail loans recorded the fastest growth at 21.9 per cent, with housing loans, loans against gold jewellery and vehicle loans all accelerating. Credit to agriculture and allied activities rose sharply to 17.8 per cent from 5.2 per cent a year ago. Growth in credit to industry slowed to 7.4 per cent from 10.2 per cent, and growth in the services sector moderated to 17.3 per cent from 23.0 per cent. The data are drawn from NBFCs in the Upper and Middle Layers and housing finance companies, which together account for about 87 per cent of total NBFC credit.
RBI cancels the Certificate of Registration of Gandhinagar Leasing and Finance Limited
The Reserve Bank of India announced on 9 November 2026 that it has cancelled the Certificate of Registration of Gandhinagar Leasing and Finance Limited, an NBFC with its registered office in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The cancellation took effect on 29 October 2026 and was made under Section 45-IA(6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The company's registration had originally been issued on 8 December 1998. Following the cancellation, the company can no longer transact the business of a non-banking financial institution as defined in Section 45-I(a) of the Act. Section 45-IA requires every NBFC to obtain a certificate of registration from the Reserve Bank before it can commence or carry on such business.
RBI injects ₹50,003 crore through a four-day Variable Rate Repo auction
The Reserve Bank of India conducted a four-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility on 9 November 2026 against a notified amount of ₹50,000 crore. Banks placed bids worth ₹62,872 crore, and the Reserve Bank allotted ₹50,003 crore. The cut-off rate was 5.51 per cent and the weighted average rate was 5.54 per cent. A VRR auction is a tool through which the Reserve Bank injects short-term liquidity into the banking system at market-determined rates. The operation came a few days after the central bank had absorbed surplus funds through Variable Rate Reverse Repo auctions earlier in the month.
Samvat 2083 opens on a muted note in the Muhurat trading session
Indian equity benchmarks ended marginally lower in the special Muhurat trading session held on 8 November 2026 to mark the start of Samvat 2083. The Sensex closed at 80,999.40, down 28.62 points or 0.04 per cent, while the Nifty 50 fell 0.18 per cent to 24,986.40, slipping just below the 25,000 mark. Business Standard noted that this was the first time since Samvat 2074 in October 2017 that the benchmarks ended in the red on Muhurat day. Broader markets outperformed, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 rising about one per cent, while pharma, media and healthcare stocks led sectoral gains. The session was held in the afternoon this year instead of the traditional evening slot.
Foreign portfolio investors invest ₹38,971 crore in Indian equities in the first week of November
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) invested a net ₹38,971 crore in Indian equities during the first week of November 2026, according to depository data reported by DD News on 8 November. The inflows marked a reversal after a period in which foreign investors had reduced their exposure to Indian stocks. Market analysts linked the shift to a correction in technology stocks in AI-focused markets such as the United States, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Foreign investors were major buyers of financial, information technology, automobile and telecom stocks, while domestic institutional investors were net sellers during the week. The Nifty gained about 7.58 per cent over the week as the inflows supported a broad rally.
Polity & Governance
4 storiesEPFO concludes Special Campaign 6 after exceeding its grievance-disposal targets
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced on 7 November 2026 that it had successfully concluded Special Campaign 6, held during October 2026. EPFO disposed of 2,36,021 public grievances against a target of 2,05,000, including 2,02,984 grievances on its EPFiGMS portal and 33,037 on CPGRAMS. It also disposed of 10,343 CPGRAMS appeals against a target of 5,758 and freed 68,178 square feet of office space against a target of 28,300 square feet. Under record management, 41,875 physical files were reviewed against a target of 28,770, and 8,355 e-files were reviewed. The campaign involved the EPFO Head Office, its training academies, 21 zonal offices and regional and district offices across the country.
Ministry of Power frees over 2.5 lakh square feet of office space under Special Campaign 6
The Ministry of Power announced on 9 November 2026 that it had concluded Special Campaign 6 for the Disposal of Pending Matters, conducted from 2 to 31 October 2026. During the campaign, the Ministry and its public sector undertakings carried out 342 cleanliness drives and freed 2,51,757 square feet of office space. Disposal of scrap and e-waste generated revenue of about ₹15.74 crore, with e-waste handled in line with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The Ministry reviewed 26,885 physical files, weeded out 13,282 of them, and closed 34,525 of the 34,572 e-files it reviewed. It also resolved 1,589 public grievances and 86 grievance appeals during the campaign period.
Department of Legal Affairs reviews over 27,000 physical files during Special Campaign 6
The Department of Legal Affairs in the Ministry of Law and Justice reported its achievements under Special Campaign 6 on 9 November 2026. The Department reviewed 27,289 physical files against a target of 13,523 and weeded out 15,679 of them. It also reviewed 20,572 e-files against a target of 15,188 and closed 17,798. A total of 1,484 obsolete ICT and electrical items were identified and disposed of, and the overall disposal of scrap and e-waste generated revenue of about ₹4.72 lakh. The Department additionally organised 30 cleanliness campaigns across its offices and premises.
Legislative Department launches an Interaction Series for its officers
The Legislative Department of the Ministry of Law and Justice has launched an Interaction Series that allows senior officers to share their experience and insights on leadership, administration and personal effectiveness with colleagues. The first session was held on 5 November 2026 at Kartavya Bhavan 2 in New Delhi and was chaired by Dr Manoj Kumar, Additional Secretary. Smt. Akali V. Konghay, Additional Secretary, spoke on the theme of improving values and personal effectiveness in leadership. She described the 'Five Cs of Purposeful Leadership', namely Consistency, Culture, Contribution, Community and Curiosity. The Department said the series is intended to encourage continuous learning and a stronger culture of service within the organisation.
International Relations
2 storiesEmbassy of India in Yemen evacuates 19 stranded Indian seafarers
The Embassy of India in Yemen announced on 8 November 2026 that it had successfully evacuated 19 Indian seafarers who had been stranded in Hodeidah and Sana'a for about two weeks. The Embassy said all the seafarers were safe, in good health and on their way back to India. It thanked all concerned for their cooperation and support in facilitating the evacuation. The development comes amid heightened security concerns in the Red Sea region, through which important international shipping routes pass. The welfare of Indian seafarers abroad is a significant consular priority, as India is one of the world's largest suppliers of trained maritime personnel.
Thailand hosts a 27-day Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026
H.E. Mr Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, inaugurated the Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026 in Bangkok, All India Radio reported on 9 November 2026. The 27-day celebration, described as the longest Diwali festival held outside India, will continue across Thailand throughout November. The inauguration was attended by India's Ambassador to Thailand, Shri Puneet Agrawal, along with senior Thai officials, and featured a Kuchipudi performance by an Indian cultural troupe. The festival is being organised in collaboration with the Embassy of India, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Indian diaspora associations. The event highlights the cultural links between the two countries, which are also partners under India's Act East Policy.
Schemes & Missions
2 storiesHon'ble President to confer the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 awards on 11 November
Hon'ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu will confer the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 11 November 2026, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced on 9 November. The 10th edition of the survey was conducted on the theme 'Swachhata Ki Nayi Pehel – Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath'. The survey has grown from 73 urban local bodies in 2016 to more than 4,751 cities, which were assessed this year on 43 indicators across 10 assessment areas by over 3,000 trained assessors. The awards will also recognise top performers of the 'Swachh Shehar Jodi' initiative, which pairs 70 mentor cities with 191 mentee cities across 33 States and Union Territories. Mentee cities improved their visible cleanliness score from 48 per cent in Swachh Survekshan 2024 to 70 per cent in the latest edition.
'Shram Samvad' programme on the Labour Codes held at Dewas, Madhya Pradesh
A district-level capacity-building and awareness programme called 'Shram Samvad', covering the Labour Codes, labour welfare and social protection, was held at Dewas in Madhya Pradesh on 5 November 2026. It was jointly organised by the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment and the Labour Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with industry. More than 100 employers, industry representatives and HR, legal and finance professionals took part, along with officials of EPFO, ESIC and the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central). Technical sessions explained compliance requirements under the four Labour Codes and the Central Rules, and officials also presented the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana and the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan scheme. A 'Handbook of Compliance for Employers' and a compilation of frequently asked questions prepared by the Ministry were shared with participants.
Health & Nutrition
1 storyRevised MRPs of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations come into effect
Revised maximum retail prices of anti-cancer medicines came into effect on 9 November 2026, following the decision of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) to cap trade margins on 137 anti-cancer drugs. The trade margin caps were based on the recommendations of an expert committee constituted by the Directorate General of Health Services. By 8 November, 85 pharmaceutical companies had reported revised MRPs for 1,364 formulations covering 121 drugs, with 679 brands reporting price cuts of more than 50 per cent and the highest reduction at 96.45 per cent. The Department of Pharmaceuticals estimated annual savings to consumers at ₹3,540.38 crore. Consumers can check prices on the Pharma Sahi Daam app or the NPPA website and register complaints of overcharging through the Pharma Jan Samadhan portal or the helpline 1800-111-255.
Environment
4 storiesCOP31 opens in Antalya, Türkiye, with Australia leading the negotiations
The 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change opened in Antalya, Türkiye, on 9 November 2026 and will continue until 20 November. Representatives from nearly 200 countries, including India, are taking part, and more than one lakh people are expected to attend over the two weeks. Under an arrangement agreed among the parties, Türkiye holds the presidency of the conference while Australia leads the formal negotiations. The hosts have described the meeting as an 'implementation COP' focused on turning existing pledges into action, and Türkiye is promoting an electrification drive to raise electricity's share of global energy demand from around 20 per cent to 35 per cent by 2035. The World Meteorological Organization is expected to release its State of the Climate update during the conference.
India's priorities at COP31: predictable climate finance and an equitable transition
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav outlined India's priorities for COP31 at a press conference in New Delhi ahead of the conference. India will press for climate finance under Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement that is predictable, largely public and concessional, and that does not add to the debt burden of developing countries. India will also seek the continuation of the Just Transition Work Programme and a decision to begin a Climate Finance Work Programme. It will argue that indicators being developed under the Global Goal on Adaptation should remain voluntary and should not become conditions for accessing finance. India will coordinate with the G-77 and China, the Like-Minded Developing Countries and the BASIC group of Brazil, South Africa, India and China.
Delhi's air quality stays in the 'very poor' category a day after Diwali
A thick layer of smog covered Delhi on 9 November 2026, a day after Diwali, with the city's Air Quality Index recorded at 368 at 7 AM by the Central Pollution Control Board, All India Radio reported. The index stood at 360 at 1 PM, keeping the city in the 'very poor' category, while several monitoring stations recorded readings in the 'severe' range. The deterioration came even though the Supreme Court had permitted only green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during fixed hours on 7 and 8 November. Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan had already been invoked across the region earlier in the week. The India Meteorological Department forecast moderate fog in Delhi for the next morning.
Green Diwali Campaign 2026 under Mission LiFE urges cracker-free celebrations
WWF-India's EIACP Programme Centre, supported by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, appealed to residents of Delhi-NCR on 8 November 2026 to celebrate a cracker-free Green Diwali. The appeal was part of the nationwide Green Diwali Campaign 2026, which ran from 20 October to 8 November under Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). The campaign focused on the 130 cities covered by the National Clean Air Programme across 24 States and Union Territories. Citizens were invited to take a Green Diwali Pledge and to adopt simple steps such as using earthen diyas, choosing eco-friendly gifts, avoiding single-use plastics and preferring public or shared transport. The appeal also asked people to support the measures in force under the Graded Response Action Plan.
Science & Tech
2 storiesTRAI notifies port-charge ceilings for IP-based interconnection
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the Telecommunication Interconnection (Port Charges) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on 9 November 2026, which will take effect from 1 January 2027. The amendment introduces a framework for port charges for IP-based interconnection, supplementing the existing provisions for legacy E1/TDM ports, whose charges were last revised in 2012. Annual ceilings have been set at ₹5.6 lakh for a 1 Gbps IP port and ₹42.3 lakh for a 10 Gbps IP port, and operators may mutually agree to lower charges. The IP-port charges apply uniformly to fixed-line, mobile, national long-distance and international long-distance services. A graded framework of financial disincentives, with a ceiling of ₹15 lakh per service area for each contravention, has also been prescribed.
TRAI drive test assesses mobile network quality on the New Tinsukia–Guwahati rail route
TRAI released the findings of an Independent Drive Test conducted in September 2026 along the railway route between New Tinsukia and Guwahati in the Assam licensed service area. The test covered 515.9 kilometres of railway route and two hotspot locations, namely the Guwahati and New Tinsukia railway stations, under the supervision of TRAI's Regional Office in Kolkata. Average download speeds were recorded at 110.82 Mbps for Reliance Jio, 42.71 Mbps for Airtel, 15.69 Mbps for Vodafone Idea and 5.00 Mbps for BSNL. Dropped calls were lowest for Airtel at 5 out of 166 calls and highest for BSNL at 65 out of 205 calls. The findings have been shared with the service providers for necessary action, and the detailed reports are available on the TRAI website.
Defence
5 storiesHon'ble Prime Minister celebrates Diwali with security forces at the CoBRA base in Bastar
Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel at the CoBRA Operations Base at Karanpur in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, on 8 November 2026. The base had served as a training centre and launch pad for counter-Naxal operations in Bastar and Abujhmad. Addressing the jawans, the Prime Minister described this as the first Diwali on which every district in the country is free from Naxalism, and noted that no CRPF jawan had lost his life on duty in the past year for the first time in 47 years. He also referred to a special development drive in affected areas that has built over 15,000 kilometres of roads, more than 9,500 mobile towers and nearly 175 Eklavya schools. The Prime Minister paid tribute to personnel of the CRPF, CoBRA, BSF, ITBP, SSB, State police forces and the Bastar Fighters.
Raksha Mantri celebrates Deepawali with troops of the Trishakti Corps in Sikkim
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh celebrated Deepawali with soldiers of the Trishakti Corps (33 Corps) deployed in the forward areas of Sikkim on 8 November 2026. He was accompanied by the Chief of the Army Staff, General Dhiraj Seth, and senior officers of the Eastern Command and 33 Corps. Interacting with the soldiers at Sherathang, he praised their professionalism and commitment in guarding the borders in challenging high-altitude conditions. The Raksha Mantri paid homage at the Sherathang War Memorial and also visited the Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial. He stressed that discipline and courage remain essential for soldiers regardless of how advanced military technology becomes.
INS Surat reaches Muscat for the 15th edition of exercise Naseem Al Bahr
Indian Naval Ship Surat arrived at Muscat, Oman, on 8 November 2026 to take part in the 15th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise 'Naseem Al Bahr' (Sea Breeze) with the Royal Navy of Oman. The exercise will be followed by a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) between the two navies. The harbour and sea phases will include cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting events aimed at improving interoperability. The Ministry of Defence said the visit reflects the long-standing maritime partnership between India and Oman and is in line with India's MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions). It also builds on the 13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting held on 24 November 2025.
Inaugural India–Myanmar tri-services HADR exercise 'Rahat Mitra' concludes in Chennai
The inaugural bilateral tri-services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise 'Rahat Mitra' between the defence forces of India and Myanmar concluded in Chennai after two days of activities on 5 and 6 November 2026. Personnel of the Indian Navy, Army and Air Force took part along with a delegation of the Myanmar Defence Forces. A table-top exercise based on a severe cyclone scenario helped the two sides discuss coordinated response mechanisms and joint disaster management protocols. The programme included demonstrations of flood relief, maritime search and rescue involving a Chetak helicopter and INS Bitra, field medical triage and casualty evacuation by an IAF Advanced Light Helicopter. The Ministry of Defence said the exercise reinforced bilateral defence cooperation and collective preparedness for disaster response.
Largest-ever batch of over 3,300 trainees to pass out from INS Chilka on 13 November
INS Chilka, the Indian Navy's premier ab-initio training establishment in Odisha, will hold the Passing Out Parade of the ninth batch of Agniveers of the Indian Navy and Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard on 13 November 2026. More than 3,300 trainees will complete 16 weeks of training, making it the largest batch ever to pass out from the establishment. Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, will be the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer of the parade. The training curriculum combines academics, physical conditioning, swimming, parade training and outdoor activities with an emphasis on the naval values of Duty, Honour and Courage. The trainees' bilingual magazine 'Ankur' will also be released on the occasion.
Sports
4 storiesAnuj Shrivatri becomes India's 100th chess Grandmaster
Anuj Shrivatri became India's 100th chess Grandmaster on 8 November 2026 by winning the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open Chess Championship in Ozamiz City, the Philippines. The 22-year-old player is also the first Grandmaster from Madhya Pradesh. He won the tournament with seven points from nine rounds after losing his opening-round game. The All India Chess Federation described the achievement as a historic milestone for Indian chess. India's first Grandmaster was Viswanathan Anand, who earned the title in 1988.
Niveditha Veloor Nair wins bronze at the ISSF World Championship in Doha
India's Niveditha Veloor Nair won a bronze medal in the women's 25-metre standard pistol event at the ISSF World Championship in Doha, Qatar, on 8 November 2026. China's Xiao Jiaruixuan won the gold medal and Hungary's Veronika Major took silver. Two other Indian shooters in the event, Manvi Jain and Simranpreet Kaur Brar, finished eighth and tenth respectively. The ISSF World Championship is the premier world-level competition conducted by the International Shooting Sport Federation. The medal adds to India's record of podium finishes in pistol events at international competitions.
Taniya and Tanvi Patri win historic silver medals at the Youth Olympic Games, Dakar
Wrestler Taniya became the first Indian to win a medal in beach wrestling at the Youth Olympic Games when she took silver in the women's 75 kg category at Dakar 2026 on 7 November. She lost the final 1–2 to China's Min Zhao at the Saly Beach West venue, in a discipline making its debut at the Youth Olympics. Badminton player Tanvi Patri, aged 15, also won silver in women's singles after a long final against China's Zhang Yixin. She became the first Indian woman singles player to win a Youth Olympic silver, following H. S. Prannoy in 2010 and Lakshya Sen in 2018 among Indian men. Judoka Khushbu Rajakbhai Darjada had earlier won silver in the women's 63 kg event.
Shourya Ambure wins bronze in 100m hurdles as India's Youth Olympic tally reaches eight
Shourya Ambure of Maharashtra won bronze in the women's 100m hurdles at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on 8 November, giving India its first track and field medal at this edition. The 17-year-old clocked a personal best of 13.59 seconds in the final, finishing just 0.02 seconds behind the silver medallist. China's Zhang Keyi won gold in 13.17 seconds and France's Anna Peeters took silver in 13.57 seconds. Her medal took India's tally at the Games to eight, comprising three silver and five bronze medals. Swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu has won two of those bronze medals, in the 100m and 200m freestyle events.
Important Days
2 storiesUttarakhand celebrates its 26th Foundation Day
Uttarakhand celebrated its 26th Foundation Day on 9 November 2026. The State was carved out of Uttar Pradesh and came into existence on 9 November 2000. Hon'ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu and Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conveyed their greetings to the people of the State. The Prime Minister described Devbhoomi Uttarakhand as a land rich in spiritual heritage and natural beauty, with scenic mountains, sacred rivers and the revered Char Dham. The President noted the contribution of the people of Uttarakhand to national service, valour and environmental conservation.
National Entrepreneurship Day highlights India's growing startup ecosystem
National Entrepreneurship Day was observed on 9 November 2026, the date on which the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was established in 2014. With more than 2.62 lakh startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, India has emerged as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. According to the Ministry, startups had created more than 23 lakh jobs by March 2026. Over 55,200 startups were recognised in 2025-26, the highest in a single year since 2016, and more than one lakh recognised startups have at least one woman director or partner. Initiatives such as Startup India, the Atal Innovation Mission, the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana and the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme support this ecosystem.
Art & Culture
2 storiesTawang exposition of the Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha draws 31,000 devotees
The seven-day public exposition of the Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha at Gaden Namgyal Lhatse, the Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh, concluded on 7 November 2026 after about 31,000 devotees and visitors offered prayers. The exposition was organised by the Ministry of Culture with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC). The relics had arrived in Tawang from the National Museum, New Delhi, on 31 October 2026. Two exhibitions were held alongside, including one by the IBC on the discovery of the Piprahwa relics in 1898. The IBC also organised an international conference titled 'Buddhism: Dissemination in the Himalayan Region and Beyond' at Tawang on 2 November.
Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha enshrined at Bomdila for public darshan
The Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha arrived at Thubchog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gompa) in Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh, on 8 November 2026 and were enshrined for public darshan until 13 November. The relics were flown from Tawang aboard an Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter and received with a Guard of Honour at the Army helipad at Rupa. Around 4,000 devotees visited the monastery on the first day of the exposition. After Bomdila, the relics will be displayed at the Golden Pagoda in Namsai from 14 to 20 November 2026. They are scheduled to return to the National Museum, New Delhi, on 21 November 2026.
Quick-revision MCQs
Ten questions drawn from today’s stories. Tap an option to check yourself.
Q1.By 8 November 2026, revised MRPs had been reported for how many anti-cancer formulations?
Answer: C. 85 companies reported revised MRPs for 1,364 formulations covering 121 drugs; estimated annual savings are ₹3,540.38 crore.
Q2.Where is COP31 being held from 9 to 20 November 2026?
Answer: B. Türkiye holds the presidency while Australia leads the formal negotiations.
Q3.Who became India's 100th chess Grandmaster on 8 November 2026?
Answer: D. He won the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open in Ozamiz City and is the first GM from Madhya Pradesh.
Q4.India's foreign exchange reserves as on 30 October 2026 stood at about
Answer: A. Reserves were USD 717.06 billion; foreign currency assets made up about USD 591.12 billion.
Q5.Exercise 'Naseem Al Bahr' is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and which country?
Answer: C. INS Surat reached Muscat on 8 November 2026 for the 15th edition, to be followed by a CORPAT.
Q6.'Rahat Mitra', which concluded in Chennai, is the inaugural tri-services HADR exercise between India and
Answer: B. It was held on 5 and 6 November 2026 and included a cyclone-scenario table-top exercise.
Q7.The Yamuna has been designated as which National Waterway?
Answer: D. Delhi's first recreational river cruise on the Sonia Vihar–Jagatpur stretch is to be inaugurated on 10 November 2026.
Q8.What is TRAI's annual ceiling on charges for a 1 Gbps IP interconnection port?
Answer: A. The ceiling for a 10 Gbps port is ₹42.3 lakh; the regulations take effect on 1 January 2027.
Q9.In which discipline did Taniya win India's first-ever Youth Olympic medal at Dakar 2026?
Answer: B. She won silver in the women's 75 kg category, losing the final 1–2 to China's Min Zhao.
Q10.Which section of the RBI Act, 1934 was used to cancel the Certificate of Registration of Gandhinagar Leasing and Finance?
Answer: C. Section 45-IA requires NBFCs to hold a certificate of registration; sub-section (6) empowers cancellation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-cancer MRPs | In effect from 9 Nov; 1,364 formulations, 121 drugs; savings ₹3,540.38 crore a year | NPPA/DoP, 9 Nov |
| COP31 | Antalya, Türkiye, 9–20 Nov 2026; Türkiye presidency, Australia leads negotiations | The Hindu, AIR, 9 Nov |
| India at COP31 | Delegation led by Shri Bhupender Yadav; seeks predictable, public, concessional finance | The Hindu, 3 Nov |
| Forex reserves | USD 717.06 billion as on 30 Oct 2026; FCA about USD 591.12 billion | RBI, 6 Nov |
| NBFC credit, Sept 2026 | 15.4% y-o-y; retail loans 21.9%; agriculture 17.8% | RBI, 6 Nov |
| FLA census 2025-26 | Top FDI sources: USA 16.5%, Mauritius 14.5%, Singapore 13.7%, UK 10.8% | RBI, 6 Nov |
| Section 45-IA(6), RBI Act | Power used to cancel CoR of Gandhinagar Leasing and Finance | RBI, 9 Nov |
| 4-day VRR auction | ₹50,003 crore allotted; cut-off 5.51% | RBI, 9 Nov |
| Muhurat trading, Samvat 2083 | Sensex 80,999.40 (−0.04%); Nifty 24,986.40 (−0.18%) | Business Standard, 8 Nov |
| FPI inflow | ₹38,971 crore in equities in the first week of November | DD News, 8 Nov |
| TRAI IP-port ceilings | ₹5.6 lakh (1 Gbps), ₹42.3 lakh (10 Gbps); effective 1 Jan 2027 | TRAI, 9 Nov |
| Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 | 10th edition; awards on 11 Nov; 4,751+ cities, 43 indicators | MoHUA, 9 Nov |
| Yamuna | National Waterway-110; first recreational cruise, Sonia Vihar–Jagatpur | MoPSW, 9 Nov |
| Naseem Al Bahr | 15th edition, India–Oman; INS Surat at Muscat | MoD, 9 Nov |
| Rahat Mitra | Inaugural India–Myanmar tri-services HADR exercise, Chennai | MoD, 9 Nov |
| INS Chilka POP | 13 Nov; 3,300+ trainees, largest batch; 9th Agniveer batch | MoD, 9 Nov |
| Trishakti Corps | 33 Corps, Sikkim; Sherathang War Memorial | MoD, 8 Nov |
| 100th Grandmaster | Anuj Shrivatri (MP); 7th ASEAN+ Open, Ozamiz City | The Hindu, 8 Nov |
| ISSF World Championship | Niveditha Veloor Nair, bronze, women's 25m standard pistol, Doha | AIR, 9 Nov |
| Youth Olympics, Dakar | India 8 medals (3 silver, 5 bronze); Taniya first beach wrestling medal | TOI, 9 Nov |
| Uttarakhand | Formed 9 Nov 2000; 26th Foundation Day | PIB, AIR, 9 Nov |
| National Entrepreneurship Day | 9 Nov; MSDE formed 2014; 2.62 lakh+ DPIIT startups | AIR, 9 Nov |
| Buddha relics | Tawang (31,000 devotees) → Bomdila (8–13 Nov) → Namsai (14–20 Nov) | Ministry of Culture, 8–9 Nov |
| EPFO Special Campaign 6 | 2,36,021 grievances disposed against target of 2,05,000 | MoLE, 7 Nov |
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Reserve Bank of India, TRAI, DD News, All India Radio, The Hindu, Business Standard and The Times of India.
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