Daily Current Affairs – 12 November 2026 | National & International News
Today's current affairs cover major developments in defence, cultural heritage, inflation, MSME financing, agricultural subsidies, railway modernisation, sustainable farming and education reforms in India. These topics are important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PCS examinations.
- Defence
- Art & Culture
- Economy
- Agriculture
- Transport
- Education
- SSC CGL
- SSC CHSL
- UPSC CSE
- SSC GD
- Banking
- Railway
- UGC NET
- UPPSC
- BPSC
- UPSC Prelims
INS Betwa Refit 2026: Defence Ministry Signs ₹498.58 Crore Contract
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract worth ₹498.58 crore with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the refit and modernisation of INS Betwa, a Brahmaputra-class guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy. The
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Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum Project Approved 2026: ₹3,230 Crore
The Union Cabinet, through the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the ₹3,230 crore Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum Project on 11 November 2026 . The museum will be d
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India's Retail Inflation Rises to 6.09% in October 2026, Crosses RBI's 6% Limit
India's retail inflation reportedly increased to 6.09% in October 2026 , compared with 5.54% in September 2026. Rising food prices and transportation costs were among the major factors contributing to inflationary pressu
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Cabinet Extends Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units Till 2031
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for another five years, until 31 March 2031 . The government has approved a corpu
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Cabinet Approves ₹62,370 Crore Fertiliser Subsidy for Rabi 2026–27
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for phosphatic and potassic (P K) fertilisers for the Rabi 2026–27 season. The government has estimated a total
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India's First Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 Launched with AC Coaches
Indian Railways has introduced India's first Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 featuring air-conditioned (AC) coaches on the New Delhi–Patna route. The special train began its journey on 11 November 2026 to accommodate increased
Read moreOdisha Millet Roadmap 2026: Agricultural Transformation by 2047
Odisha has developed a roadmap for millet-led agricultural transformation , aiming to expand millet cultivation, promote climate-resilient agriculture and strengthen farmers' livelihoods. The initiative was highlighted d
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Telangana Education Reform 2026: 10+2 System from 2027–28
The Telangana government has announced a major reform in its education system by deciding to merge Intermediate Education with the School Education Department and introduce a unified 10+2 education structure from the 202
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