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Updated 12 Nov 2026
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China’s CERES-2 Rocket Successfully Places Four Satellites in OrbitWhy in the News? China successfully launched the CERES-2 Y3 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on 7 November 2026 . The rocket lifted off at 7:37 a.m. Beijing Time and placed four...Science & TechnologyRead more 
China’s Trade Surplus Crosses $1 Trillion for Second Consecutive Year in 2026Why in the News? China recorded a trade surplus of $1.04 trillion during January–October 2026 , according to official trade data released on 10 November 2026. This marks the second consecutive year in which China's...International Economy and TradeRead more 
CSIR-CCMB Study 2026: Scientists Identify New Drug Targets to Fight TuberculosisWhy in the News? Scientists at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad , have identified critical weaknesses in Mycobacterium tuberculosis , the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis (TB)....Science & TechnologyHealthRead more 
Supreme Court Rules Commercial Farming on Forest Land Not Protected Under Forest Rights Act, 2006Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India , in its order dated 6 November 2026 , ruled that commercial crop cultivation within reserved forests cannot, by itself, be recognised as a forest right under the Forest...Environment & EcologyIndian Polity and GovernanceRead more 
TRAI Amends Telecommunication Interconnection Port Charges Regulations, 2026Why in the News? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the Telecommunication Interconnection (Port Charges) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on 9 November 2026 , introducing a revised framework...Science & TechnologyRead more 
Ten Years of Demonetisation: Cash Circulation and Digital Payments in IndiaWhy in the News? India completed 10 years of demonetisation on 8 November 2026 , marking a decade since the Union Government withdrew the legal tender status of the old ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes in 2016. The policy...EconomyRead more 
India–Ukraine Relations: Modi–Zelenskyy Talks and Proposed Food CorridorsWhy in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 9 November 2026 , discussing diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russia–Ukraine conflict and...International RelationsRead more 
Currency in Circulation and India's Growing Digital Payments EconomyWhy in the News? India's currency in circulation has continued to rise despite the rapid growth of digital payments , highlighting the coexistence of cash and electronic transactions in the economy. According to Reserve...EconomyRead more 
World Science Day for Peace and Development 2026Why in the News? World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed globally on 10 November 2026 to highlight the importance of science in promoting peace, sustainable development and international cooperation. The...Science & TechnologyRead more 
INS Surat Participates in India–Oman Naval Exercise Naseem Al Bahr 2026Why in the News? The Indian Navy's guided-missile destroyer INS Surat arrived at Muscat, Oman, on 8 November 2026 to participate in the 15th edition of the bilateral naval exercise Naseem Al Bahr 2026 , conducted...Defence & SecurityInternational RelationsRead more 
WMO Climate Report 2026: World on Track for One of the Four Warmest Years on RecordWhy in the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its State of the Climate Update 2026 on 9 November 2026 , coinciding with the opening of the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Türkiye ....Environment & EcologyRead more 
PM Modi Celebrates Diwali 2026 with CoBRA Commandos in Bastar, ChhattisgarhPrime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali 2026 with security personnel at the CoBRA Operations Base in Karanpur, Bastar, Chhattisgarh , on 8 November 2026. During the visit, the Prime Minister interacted with...Defence & SecurityRead more 
Left-Wing Extremism and India's Anti-Naxal Strategy 2026Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), commonly known as Naxalism, refers to armed insurgency associated with Maoist groups that seek political change through violence. India has adopted a comprehensive anti-Naxal strategy...Internal SecurityRead more 
Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha Enshrined at Bomdila Monastery, Arunachal PradeshThe Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha were ceremonially enshrined at Thubchog Gatsel Ling (TGL) Monastery , also known as Lower Gompa, in Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh, on 8 November 2026 . The relics will remain...Art & CultureRead more 
Anuj Shrivatri Becomes India's 100th Chess Grandmaster in 2026Indian chess player Anuj Shrivatri from Madhya Pradesh became India's 100th Chess Grandmaster on 8 November 2026 after winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in the Philippines. The 22-year-old...SportsRead more