November 2026 Current Affairs

November 2026 current affairs for APPSC, TSPSC, SSC, UPSC, banking and police exams — national and international news, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, economy, appointments, awards, science, defence, sports and important days, with the key facts and exam points for each item.

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November 5, 2026

Mining Ministers’ conference scheduled in Goa

The Ministry of Mines announced the 4th Conference of Mining Ministers for 5–6 November 2026 in Goa. This is a scheduled event, not a report...

National

November 4, 2026

Cabinet announces pathway for Agniveers to be absorbed in Defence Forces

A PIB release dated 4 November stated that the Cabinet had created a pathway for Agniveers to be absorbed in the Defence Forces. Refer to th...

Defence

TRAI launches Network Anubhav platform

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India announced the launch of the Network Anubhav platform on 4 November 2026.

Science & Technology

National SARAS Mela in Vijayawada records over ₹12.8 crore sales

The first National SARAS Mela 2026 held outside Delhi NCR concluded in Vijayawada, recording over ₹12.8 crore in sales and attracting more t...

Andhra Pradesh

Indian Railways records 145.07 million tonnes freight loading in October

Indian Railways reported freight loading of 145.07 million tonnes during October 2026.

Economy

Cabinet approves VISTAR statistical transformation scheme

The Union Cabinet approved Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR), a Central Sector Sche...

Government Schemes

Cabinet approves ₹2,814 crore critical mineral processing scheme

The Union Cabinet approved capital expenditure support to promote domestic processing of critical minerals, focusing on lithium and nickel.

Economy

Cabinet approves ₹14,500 crore grid-scale energy storage support

The Union Cabinet approved a Viability Gap Funding scheme of ₹14,500 crore for development of 92 GWh of grid-scale energy storage systems.

Government Schemes

November 3, 2026

Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 opening ceremony held

The opening ceremony of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 was reported on 3 November. It is a bilateral India–United States tri-service exercise.

Defence

Indian Navy rescues hijacked fishing vessel off Somalia

The Indian Navy reported the rescue of hijacked fishing vessel Azini off the coast of Somalia on 3 November 2026.

Defence

November 2, 2026

Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan launched for Rabi 2026

The Ministry of Agriculture listed Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan – Rabi 2026 among its November initiatives; reported coverage was 700 districts and...

Agriculture

Defence Ministry signs ₹53,866.50 crore contracts for eight next-generation corvettes

The Ministry of Defence signed contracts with GRSE and Goa Shipyard Limited for eight Next Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy.

Defence

November 1, 2026

Haryana marks 60th year of state formation at Kurukshetra

The President attended the Hirak Jayanti celebration marking 60 years since Haryana’s formation at Kurukshetra on 1 November 2026.

States & UTs

National Organ Transplant Games 2026 inaugurated in New Delhi

The Vice-President inaugurated the National Organ Transplant Games 2026 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi, on 1 November.

Sports

Digi Yatra begins international passenger trials at seven airports

The Ministry of Civil Aviation announced the start of international passenger trials for Digi Yatra at seven airports.

Science & Technology

Mehtab Singh Deswal takes over Eastern Air Command

Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Air Command on 1 November 2026.

Appointments

Ashutosh Dixit assumes charge as 29th Chief of the Air Staff

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on 1 November 2026.

Appointments

Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express flagged off

The Ministry of Railways reported the flagging off of the Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on 1 November 2026.

National

ISRO launches NVS-03 navigation satellite

ISRO announced the successful launch of NVS-03 using the GSLV-F18 launch vehicle to strengthen the second-generation NavIC constellation.

Science & Technology

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