Current Affairs: 5 November 2026
Today's Current Affairs – 5 November 2026 covers major national developments, including the ₹14,500 crore Energy Storage Scheme, the 4th Conference of Mining Ministers in Goa, the government's review of social media safe harbour protection, the extension of Fast Track Special Courts for POCSO cases until 2031, the Supreme Court's examination of Election Commissioners' legal immunity, and differences between Panchayat and Assembly electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh. These updates are important for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Railway and other competitive examinations.
- Economy
- Environment
- Science & Technology
- UPSC CSE
- SSC CGL
- SSC CHSL
- SSC GD
- Banking
- Railway
- UGC NET
- UPPSC
- BPSC
- BPSC TRE 4.0
- UPSC Prelims
Cabinet Approves ₹14,500 Crore Energy Storage Scheme
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has reportedly approved a ₹14,500 crore initiative for energy storage , aimed at strengthening India's renewable energy infrastructure and improving electricity grid stability. The init
Read more4th Conference of Mining Ministers 2026 in Goa
Why in the News? The Ministry of Mines, Government of India , is organising the 4th Conference of Mining Ministers on 5–6 November 2026 in Goa . The two-day conference brings together Mining Ministers from different stat
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Cabinet Extends Fast Track Special Courts Scheme for POCSO Cases Until 2031
Why in the News? On 4 November 2026 , the Union Cabinet approved the extension of the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) Scheme for another five years, from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031 . The scheme aims to provide speed
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Supreme Court Reviews Election Commissioners' Immunity Under Section 16, 2023 Act
Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India agreed to examine the constitutional validity of Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 . The provision grants legal protectio
Read moreUP Voter List Revision 2026: 2.4 Crore Gap Between Panchayat and Assembly Rolls
Why in the News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed officials in Uttar Pradesh to compare Assembly electoral rolls with Panchayat and Urban Local Body voter lists after a difference of approximately 2.4
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