Current Affairs 3 November 2026

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of PM Modi’s Visit to Gujarat  from October 30 to 31, 2026
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Gujarat from 30 to 31 October 2026, during which he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several infrastructure, agriculture, dairy and social welfare projects worth over Rs 14,400 crore across Banaskantha and Ekta Nagar in Narmada district, Gujarat.

• He also participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) celebrations at Ekta Nagar on 31 October 2026, commemorating the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
  

Key Highlights of Visit:
Visit to Banaskantha: PM Modi inaugurated the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBRC) and its Embryo Transfer Technology-In Vitro Fertilisation (ET-IVF) Laboratory at Bhildi in Banaskantha district of Gujarat. 

• Development: BBBRC was built at a cost of Rs 325 crore by Banas Dairy with technical guidance from the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and support from Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
• ASRS Facility (Rs 31.14 crore): The Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) facility in Palanpur, developed by Banas Dairy for the automated storage and dispatch of ultra-high-temperature (UHT) dairy products. 
• The French fries processing plant (Rs 51.65 crore): The new facility established at Sanadar, in Deodar taluka, targets to increase its production capacity from two tonnes to five tonnes per hour which officially began in April 2026. 
• Foundation Stone for two Bio-CNG plants: He virtually laid the foundation stones for two Bio-CNG plants of Banas Dairy at Tharad and Radhanpur districts of Gujarat, with cattle dung processing capacities of 75 Metric Tonnes (MT) per day and 100 MT per day, respectively.

PM Narendra Modi Approves Delhi–Guwahati Bullet Train Corridor via Siliguri
On 31 October 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved the 1,500 kilometers (km) Northern Bullet Train Corridor, connecting Delhi with Guwahati (Assam) via Siliguri (West Bengal, WB), enhancing regional connectivity, reducing travel time and boosting economic growth across northern, eastern and northeastern India. 

• The approval was announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Railways (MoR), in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP), during the flag-off ceremony of the Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express.

About Northern Bullet Train Corridor
Background: In the Union Budget 2026–27, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance(MoF), announced 7 new high-speed rail corridors: Mumbai–Pune, Pune–Hyderabad, Hyderabad–Bengaluru, Hyderabad–Chennai, Chennai–Bengaluru, Delhi–Varanasi and Varanasi–Siliguri. 

• Meanwhile, India’s first bullet train project, the 508 km Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, is under construction. 

Make in India: The corridor is planned to be developed under the Make in India initiative, using domestically manufactured components and Indian engineering expertise.
Corridor Length & Route: The proposed high-speed rail corridor will connect Delhi to Guwahati via Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Patna and Siliguri.

India Hosts First-Ever BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
In October 2026, India’s Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), an integrated tri-services command of the Indian Armed Forces, is hosting the first-ever Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Maritime Security Exercise in Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

•       The exercise, held from 30 October to 3 November 2026, brought together all seven BIMSTEC member countries, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, to strengthen maritime cooperation and regional security in the Bay of Bengal.

Highlights of the BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise:
Background: The exercise was announced by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi as a key initiative at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, held in Thailand in April 2025 under the theme “BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open (PRO).”
Objectives: Aims to enhance operational coordination and interoperability, strengthen maritime domain awareness, improve coordination mechanisms and facilitate the exchange of operational best practices.
Theme: The exercise is being conducted under the banner of “Shared Seas, Shared Security and Shared Prosperity” and the tagline “Translating Vision to Action”.
Phases: The five-day exercise comprised two phases: a three-day Tabletop Phase focusing on scenario-based discussions and joint planning, followed by a two-day Harbour Phase involving ships such as Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Gajabahu and Union of Myanmar Ship (UMS) King Aung Zeya (Myanmar) to enhance maritime coordination and interoperability.

Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates 74th Foundation Day of EPFO in New Delhi
On November 01 2026, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E) inaugurated the 74th Foundation Day celebrations of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (AIC) in New Delhi (Delhi).
Key Highlights of Event:
Bhavishya Nidhi Awards 2026: During the event, EPFO presented Bhavishya Nidhi Awards 2026, honouring outstanding contributions by Regional Offices, Zonal Offices, individual officers and employees. 

• Key Areas: The awards recognised excellence in regional and district-level performance; grievance management, pension services, death claim settlement and PRAYAAS(Prioritizing Pensioners), Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY), among others.

Key Launches: During the event, Union Minister Dr. Mandaviya launched 3 key EPFO initiatives such as the Automatic Settlement of eligible inoperative EPF Accounts with balances up to Rs 1,000; EPFO services via WhatsApp,  and release of seven publications which reflects EPFO’s commitment to knowledge creation, institutional learning, legal awareness and compassionate governance.

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Launches BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026 in Imphal
In November 2026, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Chief Minister (CM) of Manipur, launched the ‘BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026(1–7 November)’ and flagged off a cyclothon at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal, Manipur, to promote sustainable living and environmental responsibility.

• The week-long programme, organised by the Government of Manipur from 1 to 7 November 2026, aims to encourage people to adopt environmentally friendly practices and protect natural resources.

About BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026:
Objective: The weeklong campaign to encourage citizens to adopt sustainable, environmentally responsible habits through simple changes in daily activities.
Inspiration: The initiative draws inspiration from Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), launched by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in 2022 to promote sustainable lifestyles and environmental conservation.
Cyclothon: Around 200 cyclists participated in the event, starting and concluding at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, via Khuyathong Road, Babupara and parts of Imphal West and Imphal East.
Environmental Pledge: CM Yumnam Khemchand Sin administered a pledge to protect the environment and joined other dignitaries in planting Uningthou saplings at the sports complex.

Assam Government Signs Rs 600 Crore MoU with Belgium’s IBA to Set Up Proton Beam Therapy Centre in Guwahati
In October 2026, the Government of Assam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Belgium-based Ion Beam Applications (IBA) to establish a Proton Beam Therapy Centre at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Guwahati, Assam, at an estimated cost of Rs 600 crore. 

• The proposed Guwahati facility will become India’s third Proton Beam Therapy Centre and the first to be established in the public health sector.

About Public Proton Beam Therapy Centre:
Approval: In August 2026, the Assam State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved the project under the Assam State Secondary Healthcare Initiative for Service Delivery Transformation (ASSIST).
Funding: The PBT project has an estimated cost of Rs. 600 crore, jointly funded through a World Bank loan of Rs. 315 crore and a Rs. 285 crore contribution from the Government of Assam.
Implementation: The project will be implemented through the Assam Health Infrastructure Development & Management Society (AHIDMS), with the facility expected to become operational within at least three years.
Technology: The facility will feature the ProteusONE system, a compact proton therapy system developed by IBA for precise radiation treatment.

BANKING & FINANCE

SEBI Extends KYC Review Periodicity to 8 Years for Eligible Foreign Portfolio Investors
In October 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) released the circular “Rationalisation of periodicity of KYC review for FPIs”, extending the Know Your Customer (KYC) review periodicity for eligible Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from 3 years to 8 years, to simplify regulatory compliance and improve ease of doing business. 

• Under the revised framework, SEBI also extended the annual KYC review period from 1 year to 2 years for specified FPIs, with the new provisions taking effect from 1 December 2026.

New Framework:
Category I FPIs: The revised Know Your Customer (KYC) review period is 8 years for all Category I Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from non-high-risk jurisdictions and those registered under Regulation 5(a)(i) from high-risk jurisdictions, while other Category I FPIs from high-risk jurisdictions will undergo reviews every 2 years.
Category II FPIs: The revised Know Your Customer (KYC) review period is 8 years for regulated Category II Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from non-high-risk jurisdictions, while all Category II FPIs from high-risk jurisdictions and other Category II FPIs from non-high-risk jurisdictions will undergo reviews every 2 years. 

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

MHA Minister Amit Shah Presents President’s Colour to Chandigarh Police on 60th Raising Day
In November 2026, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) presented the prestigious President’s Colour to Chandigarh Police during its 60th Raising Day and Diamond Jubilee celebrations at the Police Lines in Chandigarh, recognising the force’s six decades of service, dedication and contribution to maintaining law and order and tackling terrorism.
Highlights of the 60th Raising Day Celebrations:
Personnel: Chandigarh Police comprises more than 6,000 personnel across various wings, including the Crime Wing, Operations Cell, Security Wing, Traffic Police and Police Control Room (PCR).
Technology: The Centre provided 2,152 additional Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled surveillance cameras, supplementing around 2,130 existing cameras. He also flagged off 141 new vehicles to strengthen patrolling, mobility and emergency response.
Performance: Since 4 August 2024, the force registered 8,206 First Information Reports, filed online chargesheets in 7,590 cases (92.5%) and achieved conviction rates of 85% overall and 93% under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. 

• Its average response time was 4 minutes, with Quick Response (QR) Teams reaching incident sites in about 10 minutes. 

Achievements: Chandigarh Police won 145 medals at the All India Police Duty Meet, comprising 35 gold, 38 silver and 72 bronze medals.
Others: Union Minister Amit Shah (MHA) flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ in New Delhi, Delhi to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and set 31 December 2029 as the target to make India completely drug-free. 

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Former VP Iliana Iotova Became Bulgaria’s 1st Elected Female President
In November 2026, Former Vice President (VP) and  the Acting President of Bulgaria Iliana Iotova won the presidential runoff election held on 1 November 2026, becoming the country’s first democratically elected female President.
Election Results:
Votes Secured: Iliana Iotova and her Vice-Presidential candidate Kiril Valchev secured 57.58% of votes (approximately 1.1 million ballots) in Bulgaria’s presidential runoff election.
Opponent: She defeated former caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Andrey Gyurov and his Vice-Presidential candidate Georgi Kandev, who secured 39.47% of votes (approximately 7.5 lakh ballots).

Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir Assumes Charge as 55th DG of GSI
In November 2026, renowned geologist Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir officially assumed the charge as the 55th Director General (DG) of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), under the Ministry of Mines (MoM), succeeding Varsha Ashok Agalwe (54th and 1st woman DG of GSI), who retired from service upon superannuation.
About Dinesh Ganvir:
Experience: Ganvir brings over 32 years of scientific, technical and administrative experience, spanning geological investigations, mineral exploration and engineering geology, with assignments across GSI’s Central, North-Eastern and Northern Regions.
Previous Role: Prior to his appointment as DG of GSI, Ganvir served as the Additional Director General (ADG) and Head of Department (HoD), Central Region, Nagpur, Maharashtra (GSI), while also holding the additional charge of National Mission Head-II.
Global Representation: He has represented GSI at various global forums, such as: India–Peru Joint Working Group (JWG), the Russia–India Mining Sub-Group and International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2022 in Australia.

Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal Takes Over as AOC-in-C of IAF’s Eastern Air Command
On 1 November 2026, Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal, assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Eastern Air Command (EAC), Indian Air Force (IAF).

• He succeeded Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, who was appointed as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS).

About Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal:
Career Profile: He was commissioned into the IAF Flying Branch as a fighter pilot in June 1989 and has over 3,200 flying hours, specialising in strike aircraft and air defence operations. 

• He was also part of the core team involved in the induction of the Su-30K into the IAF in 1997. 

Key Roles: Served as Commanding Officer of a fighter squadron, Air Officer Commanding (AOC) of two flying bases, Air Attaché at the Embassy of India in Pakistan and Director General (Weapon Systems) at Air Headquarters. 

• Before assuming the new role, he served as Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) at Headquarters South Western Air Command (SWAC). 

Awards and Honours: In recognition of his distinguished service, he was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vayu Sena Medal (VM).
About EAC: One of the five operational commands of the IAF, EAC is headquartered in Upper Shillong, Meghalaya. Initially established in1958 and it was upgraded to a full command on 1 December 1959.

SPORTS

India Wins Both Men’s and Women’s Titles at Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
India emerged as the champion in both men’s and women’s categories at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 held at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 23–31 October, 2026. 

• The Indian men’s team secured gold by defeating Sri Lanka 54–20, while the Indian women’s team clinched gold with a 35–15 victory over Uganda in their respective finals.

About Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026:
Organiser: The event was organised by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) with approval from the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF).
Theme: “One Breath. One Raid. One Commonwealth.”
Men’s Campaign: India topped Group A with six wins, defeated Bangladesh 56–27 in the semi-final and Sri Lanka 54–20 in the final, completing an unbeaten campaign with 380 points scored and 193 conceded across eight matches.
Women’s Campaign: India topped Group A with victories over Malaysia (73–13), Singapore (32–16), Uganda (41–18) and Nigeria (38–10), before defeating Sri Lanka 39–14 in the semi-final and Uganda 35–15 in the final.  

• Sakshi (India) scored 52 points across six matches, emerging as one of India’s leading performers.   

Senior World Wrestling Championships 2026: USA Tops; India Won 4 Medals; Manisha Bhanwala Won India’s First Gold in Women’s Freestyle
The Senior World Wrestling Championships 2026 were held from 24 October to 1 November 2026 at Barys Arena, Astana, Kazakhstan, under the aegis of United World Wrestling (UWW), where India concluded its campaign with four medals (1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze), all won by the women’s freestyle squad.

• Manisha Bhanwala became the first Indian woman to win gold at the Senior World Wrestling Championships and the second Indian wrestler overall, after Sushil Kumar (men’s 66 kilogram (kg), 2010), to claim a world title.

About World Wrestling Championships 2026:
Overview: The 2026 edition featured nearly 900 wrestlers from 90 countries, competing for 30 world titles across three disciplines: men’s freestyle, men’s Greco-Roman and women’s wrestling.

• Each weight category awards four medals: one gold, one silver and two bronze.

Top 3: United States of America (USA) topped the medal tally with 15 medals (7 Gold, 2 Silver and 6 Bronze), followed by Iran with 15 medals (6 Gold, 4 Silver and 5 Bronze), and Russia with 14 medals (4 Gold, 3 Silver and 7 Bronze).
Team Rankings: USA topped men’s freestyle with 194 points and women’s freestyle with 137 points, while Iran led men’s Greco-Roman wrestling with 192 points.

Rahul Dravid and Saina Nehwal Nominated to 2030 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee
In October 2026, former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal were nominated by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) as athlete representatives to the proposed Organising Committee (OC) for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG), scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 

• Jinal Mehta and Ananya Birla were recommended as private-sector representatives to the 2030 CWG Organising Committee. 

Highlights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee:
Leadership: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Harsh Sanghavi is expected to head the Organising Committee. Union Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P. T. Usha is expected to serve as Vice-Chairpersons, while Gujarat government Principal Secretary M. Thennarasan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Composition: The Organising Committee is expected to comprise 12–15 members, including representatives from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Commonwealth Sport, the governing body of the Games. Lieutenant General Harpal Singh will represent the Commonwealth Games Association of India.
Games Plan: India plans to include 15–17 sporting disciplines in the 2030 Games, compared with 10 disciplines at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The proposed programme aims to include popular sports such as hockey, wrestling and cricket.
About CWG: Established in 1930, with its first edition held in Hamilton, Canada; its headquarters is in London, United Kingdom, its President is Dr. Donald Rukare, and the 2030 edition is scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

OBITUARY

Veteran Dogri Writer and Filmmaker Ved Rahi Passes Away at 93
In November 2026, veteran Dogri writer, screenwriter and filmmaker Ved Rahi passed away at the age of 93 in Thane, Maharashtra. He was born on 22 May 1933 in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
About Ved Rahi:
Profile: He was the son of Lala Mulk Raj Saraf, who established the first newspaper in the princely state of J&K in 1924.
Early Career: He began his literary journey as a Dogri writer in Jammu before moving to Mumbai to explore opportunities in the Hindi film industry.
Contribution: Ved Rahi contributed to Dogri literature through stories, novels and poetry, receiving honours such as the Maharashtra Gaurav Award, Rahul Sankrityayan Award and Kusumagraj Rashtriya Sahitya Puraskar. 

• He wrote scripts and dialogues for around 25 Hindi films, including Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi and Bezubaan, directed Prem Parbat, Kali Ghata and Veer Savarkar (2001), and directed Doordarshan serials such as Gul Gulshan Gulfam (45 episodes), Meera and Rishtay. 

Awards: He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983 for his Dogri short-story collection Aale and the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship in 2024 (Mahattar Sadasyata).

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists 2026  – November 2
The United Nations (UN’s) International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) is observed globally every year on 2 November to highlight violence against journalists, combat impunity and promote accountability, press freedom and freedom of expression. 

• 2026 Theme: “Threats Evolve. Impunity Endures.”

Background:
UN Recognition: The assassination of French journalists Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon in Kidal, Mali, on 2 November 2013, inspired the observance. 

• Subsequently, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/68/163 on 18 December 2013, proclaiming 2 November as the International Day.

First Observance: The IDEI was first observed globally on 2 November 2014.
2026 Event : Held on 2 November 2026 at  United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Headquarters, Paris, France, to combat impunity, strengthen accountability and protect journalists.

STATE NEWS

Digital Bharat Nidhi Signs Agreement with TN to Expand BharatNet Connectivity under ABP
In October 2026, Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, signed a Utilisation Agreement with the Government of Tamil Nadu(TN) and TN FibreNet Corporation (TANFINET) at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi, to strengthen rural broadband connectivity in TN under the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP).
Key Highlights:
Objective: Strengthen rural broadband access and enable digital services such as electronic(e)-Governance, digital payments, online education and telemedicine.
Implementation Model: State-led model with financial subsidy support from the Government of India.
Connectivity: The agreement aims to facilitate more than 5 lakh rural household fibre connections and provide broadband access to 4,767 villages on a demand basis.
About DBN: Established as Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) in 2002 and renamed Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, it supports BharatNet, 4G Saturation and rural mobile connectivity. The Union Cabinet approved the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP) on 4 August 2023.

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