Current Affairs: 14 November 2026
Today's current affairs cover MITRA SHAKTI 2026, India–Italy scientific cooperation, the SHATAYU elderly healthcare portal, the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Tamil Nadu, MATSYA-6000 deep-ocean trials, intensifying El Niño conditions, the Bay of Bengal cyclone alert, and India–US trade negotiations. These developments are important for competitive exams, particularly in defence, science, health, environment and international relations.
India–Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI 2026 Begins in Sri Lanka
In the News The 12th edition of the India–Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI 2026 commenced on 13 November 2026 at the Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. The 14-day military exercise will continue u
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India–Italy Strengthen Science and Technology Cooperation, Plan Joint Research Initiative for 2027
In the News India and Italy have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in science, technology and innovation during the Second India–Italy Science and Innovation Dialogue , held in Rome on 12 November 2026. Union Mi
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SHATAYU Portal 2026: Government Strengthens Elderly Healthcare with 30,151 Registered Caregivers
In the News The Government of India has highlighted the SHATAYU Portal , a digital platform designed to improve access to trained geriatric caregivers for senior citizens. According to information released on 13 November
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H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
In the News The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) virus, commonly known as bird flu , was confirmed at a poultry farm in Kattiyankuppam village, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu , on 13 November 2026. According to t
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India’s MATSYA-6000 Deep-Ocean Submersible Set for Sea Trials in Early 2027
In the News India's indigenously developed deep-ocean submersible MATSYA-6000 is expected to undergo its first 500-metre sea trial in January–February 2027 in the Bay of Bengal. The proposed timeline was announced on 13
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El Niño Intensifies, Expected to Persist Until March 2027: NOAA Forecast
In the News The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned that the ongoing El Niño phenomenon is intensifying , with strong to very strong conditions likely to persist through January–March 2027 .
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IMD Warns of Possible Cyclonic Storm in Bay of Bengal by 16 November 2026
In the News The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal could intensify into a cyclonic storm by the evening of 16 November 2026 . According to the IMD's l
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India–US Trade Talks: US Assures India of Comparative Tariff Advantage
In the News India and the United States are holding discussions to strengthen bilateral trade relations , with a focus on tariff advantages, market access and economic cooperation. According to recent reports, the United
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