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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Re-elected as ISA President for the Third Consecutive Term
In November 2026, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), announced that India was re-elected as the President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the 2026–2028 term, marking its third consecutive term, while France was re-elected as the Co-President of the ISA.

• The re-election took place during the ISA’s 9th Session, held during Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 in New Delhi, Delhi.

Key Initiatives of ISA:
Solar Financing: Promote solar investments through the USD 200 million Africa Solar Facility and USD 300 million Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Fund, while India committed Rs. 225 crore (USD 25 million) to expand affordable solar-energy access. 

• The ISA also aims to support solar-powered agriculture and the global deployment of 1 million solar pumps, drawing on India’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme. 

Island Solar Projects: Promote solar projects in Fiji, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles. Develop solar and energy-storage projects in Mauritius and achieve up to 500 MW (Megawatt) of solar capacity in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) by 2030.
Technology: Strengthen solar capabilities through 17 Solar Technology Application Resource Centres (STAR-Cs), the SHINE Global Capability Centre and the AI-enabled ISA Academy.
About ISA: It was jointly launched by India and France on 30 November 2015, on the sidelines of the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris, France, to promote solar energy adoption and international cooperation under the “One Sun, One World, One Grid” (OSOWOG) principle, and had 130 signatory and member countries as of November 2026.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

WIPO’s GII 2026: India Ranks 38th, Switzerland Retains Top Position
In November 2026, the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) released the 19th edition of “Global Innovation Index (GII 2026): Powering entrepreneurs at the frontier of science”. As per the index, India ranked at 38th spot (same as previous year) with an overall score of 40.1.

• Switzerland retained the 1st position (with an overall score of 66.7) in the GII 2026 for a 16th consecutive year. Sweden and the United States of America (USA) continued to secure 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively for the 4th consecutive year.

About Global Innovation Index (GII):
Evaluation: The GII evaluated the innovation performance of 139 world economies using some 80 indicators, ranging from Research & Development (R&D) spending, Venture Capital (VC) deals, high-tech exports and Intellectual Property Filings.
Other Top-Ranked Countries: The United Kingdom(UK) ranked 6th (59.6 points), followed by the Netherlands 7th (58.4), Finland 8th (57.9), Denmark 9th (57.7) and China 10th.
Bottom 5 Countries: Chad with an overall score of 9.5, ranked lowest in the index; followed by Niger (ranked at 138th spot); Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) (ranked at 137th spot); Angola (ranked at 136th spot);   and Burundi (ranked at 135th spot).
India-Specific: India topped among the 11 economies grouped in the Central and Southern  Asia region. It has also ranked 1st among 36 economies featured in the Lower Middle-Income (LMI) group.

• India’s Top Innovation Clusters: Bengaluru, Karnataka (ranked at 25th spot) emerged as the top-ranked cluster in India followed by Delhi (ranked at 27th spot); Mumbai, Maharashtra (ranked at 43rd spot); and Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN) (ranked at 79th spot).

INS Surat Participates in 15th Edition of India-Oman Maritime Exercise ‘Naseem Al Bahr 2026’ in Oman
In November 2026, the Indian Navy (IN) and the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) commenced the 15th edition of their bilateral maritime exercise ‘Naseem Al Bahr’ (Sea Breeze) at Muscat, Oman, from 8th to 11th November 2026. 

• Indian Naval Ship (INS) Surat participated in the exercise, followed by a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT), aimed at enhancing interoperability, exchanging operational experiences and strengthening mutual understanding between the two navies. 

About Naseem Al Bahr 2026:
Participants: India is represented by INS Surat, while Oman is represented by the RNO.
Phases: The exercise comprises two phases,

• Harbour Phase:  Personnel from both navies will participate in professional interactions, including cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting events. These engagements will facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices.
• Sea Phase: Both navies will undertake operational engagements to enhance interoperability, strengthen coordination and develop mutual understanding.

BANKING & FINANCE

ADB Releases USD 21.6 Million First Tranche for Mizoram Healthcare Scheme
In November 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released the first tranche of USD 21.6 million under its USD 108 million results-based loan to strengthen the Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS).

• On 29 October 2026, ADB transferred the amount to the Union Ministry of Finance (MoF) after Mizoram achieved two Disbursement-Linked Indicators (DLIs). Subsequently, the ministry transferred Rs 205.49 crore to Mizoram on 5 November 2026.

Key Details:
Funding Structure: Of the total amount received by the state government, Rs 20.54 crore (accounting for 10%), will be considered as a loan, while the remaining Rs 184.93 crore (accounting for 90%) as a grant.

• Also, the entire amount will be deposited in the state’s Healthcare Corpus Fund to strengthen the financial sustainability of the scheme.

Key Target: The state government targets to achieve at least three DLIs during the current financial year i.e. Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27).

• It further plans to draw and use around Rs 130 crore under the programme.

About MUHCS:
Background: The scheme was launched in March 2025 and became operational on 1 April 2025.
Key Benefit: It provides eligible families with cashless healthcare coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh annually at government and empanelled private hospitals.

IOB Launches ‘IOB Digital Rupee’ App with Programmable CBDC Facility
In November 2026, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a public sector bank, launched its ‘IOB Digital Rupee’ mobile application(app), enabling customers to make transactions using India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), with Programmable CBDC (PCBDC) functionality for purpose-specific disbursement of government grants and benefits.
About IOB Digital Rupee:
Features: The application allows customers to maintain Digital Rupee wallets(e₹) and supports Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and Peer-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions, along with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) interoperability through a secure, accessible and user-friendly mobile interface.
Applications: The PCBDC facility enables purpose-specific disbursement and utilisation of government funds, supporting efficient delivery of Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT), government-sponsored benefits and targeted financial assistance through CBDC.
Digital Rupee (e₹): RBI-issued CBDC, recognised as legal tender for digital payments. The retail pilot was launched on 1 December 2022.
About IOB: Established on 10 February 1937 by M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Chettyar, IOB is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), with the tagline “Good People to Bank With.”

ICICI Life Insurance Launches EzyGrow ULIP with 2X and 3X Premium Funding Benefits on Policybazaar
In November 2026, ICICI Life Insurance Limited launched ICICI Life EzyGrow, a Unit-Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) offering enhanced Waiver of Premium (WOP) benefits of 2X and 3X, under which the insurer funds twice or thrice the future pending premiums upon the death of the life assured. 

• Distributed exclusively online through Policybazaar, the plan combines market-linked returns and family protection to support long-term financial goals, including children’s education and retirement planning.  

About ICICI Life EzyGrow:
Benefits: The plan provides a Family Income Benefit through additional yearly income for dependants, along with continued investment contributions, Maturity Boosters and the return of policy administration charges under specified conditions, while investment returns remain market-linked and non-guaranteed.
Retirement: The Retirement/Whole Life option supports retirement-corpus creation through a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) from any age, allowing fixed-amount or percentage-based withdrawals, subject to policy conditions.
Flexibility: The plan permits partial withdrawals, while nominees can continue managing the policy after the death of the Life Assured through permitted fund switches, premium redirection and partial withdrawals, subject to policy provisions.
Framework: ULIPs combine life insurance with market-linked investments, with investment risk borne by the policyholder and a five-year lock-in period for individual plans in India.  

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

France Honours Dr. Devi Shetty with ‘Knight of the National Order of Merit’ for COVID-19 Support
In November 2026, the Government of France conferred the Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite (Knight of the National Order of Merit) on Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Founder and Chairman of Narayana Health, in recognition of his support to the French community in Bengaluru, Karnataka during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

• The honour was presented by Marc Lamy, Consul General of France in Bengaluru, at a ceremony held at Narayana Health City, Bengaluru. 

About Knight of the National Order of Merit:
Establishment: The National Order of Merit (Ordre national du Mérite) was established on 3rd December 1963 by French President Charles de Gaulle.

• It is France’s second-highest national order of distinction after the Legion of Honour and recognises distinguished contributions by French and foreign nationals in civilian and military fields.

Grades: The order comprises 5 grades: Knight, Officer, Commander, Grand Officer and Grand Cross.
Awarding Authority: The honour is conferred under the authority of the President of France 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Confers President’s Police Colour on Uttarakhand State Police
In November 2026, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), conferred the President’s Colour to Uttarakhand Police during a ceremony held at state police lines in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

• The award ceremony coincided with the silver jubilee (25th anniversary) of the formation of Uttarakhand  state (on November 9, 2000).

Key Details:
Key Milestone: Post this recognition, Uttarakhand became the 16th state police force in India to receive this highest honour.
Key Dignitaries: Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister (CM) of Uttarakhand; Deepam Seth, Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttarakhand and other senior officials were also present at the event.
About the President’s Colour: Also known as ‘Rashtrapati Ka Nishan’, it is the highest ceremonial honour bestowed upon military and police units for their exceptional service, discipline, valour and dedication to duty. 

• The Indian Navy(IN) was the first Indian armed force to receive the President’s Colour, on 27 May 1951.

Filipino Engineer Aldrei Ong Wins 2026 James Dyson Global Sustainability Award for Sentinel
In November 2026, Filipino structural engineer Aldrei Ong won the 2026 James Dyson Global Sustainability Award for developing Sentinel, a low-cost sensor that detects hidden damage in concrete structures after earthquakes.

• He received PHP (Philippine Peso) 2.39 million (approximately GBP (British Pound Sterling) 30,000) in prize money. 

Highlights of the Invention:
Invention:  Sentinel converts a conventional concrete spacer block into a sensor that detects hidden cracks through changes in electrical resistance using self-sensing concrete.

• The device uses embedded electrodes and an electronic module to detect resistance variations and wirelessly send data to an online dashboard for remote monitoring.  

Development:  Ong tested over 125 concrete samples and installed sensors in a Philippine building; he plans further validation and versions for existing buildings.
Significance:  Sentinel aims to improve post-earthquake building safety; the 2026 competition received 2,294 entries from 28 countries and regions, marking the return of the award to the Philippines after its 2020 win by Carvey Ehren Maigue.
Other Global Medical Winner: ‘Rumble Rims’, developed by Radhika Saran, Cleo Pontone and Sophia DeVito from Harvard University, United States of America (USA).

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

PV Sindhu Elected IOA Athletes’ Commission Chairperson; Harmanpreet Singh Named Vice-Chairperson
On 6 November 2026, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elected PV Sindhu (Badminton), a two-time Olympic medallist (silver at Rio 2016, Brazil and bronze at Tokyo 2020, Japan), as Chairperson of its Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2030 term.

•  Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey), captain of the Indian men’s hockey team and a two-time Olympic bronze medallist (Tokyo 2020, Japan and Paris 2024, France), was elected Vice-Chairperson for the same term.

About IOA Athletes’ Commission:
Composition: It comprises 10 elected members (five male and five female athletes) for a four-year term, with Salima Tete (Hockey), Swapnil Kusale (Shooting), Bhavani Devi (Fencing), Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Athletics – Shot Put), Bombayla Devi (Archery), Manjeet Singh (Rowing), PV Sindhu, Harmanpreet Singh, Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting) and Sajan Prakash (Swimming) elected unopposed.

•  Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan and shooter Rajeshwari Kumari, associated with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Athletes’ Commission, will serve as ex-officio members.

Executive Council: PV Sindhu and Harmanpreet Singh will join the IOA Executive Council after the December 2026 elections but will not occupy the two General Body voting positions.
Representation: Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting) and Sajan Prakash (Swimming) were elected unopposed to represent female and male athletes, respectively, in the IOA General Assembly and will exercise voting rights in the IOA elections scheduled for 5 December 2026.
About the IOA: Established in 1927 and recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the IOA is the national body responsible for promoting and governing the Olympic Movement in India, with its headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

IAF’s IL-76MD ‘Gajraj’ Sets World Record with Highest-Altitude Landing at Nyoma, Ladakh
In November 2026, the Indian Air Force (IAF)’s Russian-origin Ilyushin IL-76MD ‘Gajraj’, a heavy-lift transport aircraft, achieved the world’s highest-altitude landing for its aircraft type at Mudh-Nyoma Airbase in eastern Ladakh, situated at 13,629 feet (approximately 4,154 metres(m)) above sea level.
About IL-76MD Aircraft:
Overview: A Russian-origin, four-engine heavy-lift aircraft inducted into the IAF on 16 June 1985, making it one of its oldest strategic airlift assets, used for transporting troops, vehicles, cargo and humanitarian supplies.
Payload Capacity: It has the capability to carry 40-45 tonnes, depending on configuration and operating conditions, including heavy platforms such as: tanks and BMPs.
Key Application: It is specifically designed to transport personnel and essential supplies to remote and strategically important locations.
Future Plan: IAF through its Medium Transport Aircraft programme is planning to replace both IL-76 and AN-32 fleets.

ENVIRONMENT

Researchers Discover New Scorpion Species ‘Liocheles similipalensis’ in Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha
In November 2026, researchers discovered a new scorpion species, ‘Liocheles similipalensis’, named after Similipal Tiger Reserve(TR) in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. The discovery was published in the scientific journal Euscorpius.
About Liocheles similipalensis:
Discovery:  The discovery involved researchers Saurabh Kininge, Tejas Thackeray and Akshay Khandekar, along with Dr. Prakash Chand Gogineni, Field Director of Similipal TR, through collaboration between the Thackeray Wildlife Foundation (TWF) and Similipal Tiger reserve officials.
Features:  The scorpion measures 44–53 millimetres (mm) in length and has a glossy, bluish-black body. Its identification was based on distinctive morphological features, including minute hair-like structures called setae beneath the second segment of its leg tarsus, variations in body ridges and surface textures, and differences in median-eye proportions.
Habitat:  It was found in rocky habitats within tropical moist deciduous forests at approximately 1,000 metres (m) above sea level, with Similipal remaining its only confirmed habitat.
Diversity: It is the fourth species of the genus Liocheles recorded in India and the first in Odisha, bringing the total number of recognised species in the genus to seven.

SPORTS

Brazilian Grand Prix 2026: Lando Norris Wins, Mercedes Clinches Constructors’ Championship
In November 2026, Lando Norris, a British Formula One (F1) driver representing McLaren, won the 2026 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix (GP) (São Paulo GP), held on 8 November 2026 at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos) in São Paulo, Brazil, securing his third victory of the season.

• Norris defeated Dutch driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing by 14.602 seconds, while Isack Hadjar of Red Bull Racing finished third.
• Mercedes clinched the 2026 F1 Constructors’ World Championship with 652 points, securing its ninth overall title and first since 2021, followed by Ferrari (512 points) and Red Bull (415 points).

About Brazilian Grand Prix 2026:
Overview: 2026 Brazilian GP, the 20th round of the F1 World Championship, featured changing weather conditions, multiple spins and position changes, while Lewis Hamilton finished ninth in his 400th Formula One start.
Championship: Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli finished fifth, having already secured the 2026 World Drivers’ Championship at the Mexican Grand Prix.
Podium Breakthrough: Isack Hadjar secured his third podium finish of the 2026 season, having previously finished third at the Monaco GP in June 2026 and the Azerbaijan GP in September 2026.

Indian Cricketer S Meghana Announces Retirement from All Formats of Cricket
In October 2026, Indian top-order batter Sabbhineni Meghana announced her retirement from all formats of cricket at the age of 30, ending her playing career after representing India in international cricket and featuring in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
About S Meghana:
Profile: Sabbhineni Meghana, a right-handed Indian batter from Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh (AP), represented India internationally and played for Andhra, South Zone and Railways in domestic cricket.
Achievements: She made her Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against West Indies in 2016 and One Day International (ODI) debut against New Zealand in 2022, playing 17 T20Is and 3 ODIs. 

• She was part of India’s 2016 Women’s T20 Asia Cup-winning team, topped the 2021–22 Women’s Senior One Day Trophy with 388 runs, and was selected for the 2022 Commonwealth Games squad and as a reserve for the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Performance: She scored 114 runs in ODIs and 258 runs in T20Is, recording a half-century in each format.
League Career: She represented Trailblazers in 2022 and Gujarat Giants in the 2023 Women’s Premier League, before joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2024. She was part of RCB’s title-winning squad in the 2024 Women’s Premier League.

OBITUARY

Modernist Artist & Padma Bhushan Awardee Arpita Singh Passed Away
In November 2026, renowned Indian modernist artist Arpita Singh, widely known for her detailed figurative works, passed away at the age of 89 in New Delhi, Delhi. She was born on June 22, 1937 in Baranagar, then part of Bengal Province during British rule (now known as West Bengal, WB).

• In November 2011, the Government of India (GoI) honoured her with Padma Bhushan, India’s 3rd highest civilian honour in the field of ‘Arts’.

About Arpita Singh:
Artistic Style: With a career spanning 6 decades, Arpita Singh’s artistic work was mainly focused on Indian miniature painting, folk traditions, Kantha embroidery and modernist influences.
Global Representation: Her artworks has been showcased at various global platforms: the Royal Academy of Arts in London (the United Kingdom, UK), Paris (France); the Centre Georges Pompidou, the Art Gallery of New South Wales (in Sydney, Australia) and (in Geneva, Switzerland).
Accolades: During her long-illustrious career, she was honoured with several national awards/honours which included: Fellowship of the Lalit Kala Akademi (2014); Kalidas Samman (1998-99)and Parishad Samman (1991).

Former Indian Women’s Hockey Chief Coach Gurdial Singh Bhangu Passed Away at 86
In November 2026, Gurdial Singh Bhangu, former Chief Coach of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team and Dronacharya Award recipient, passed away at the age of 86 in Surrey, Canada. He was born on 3 October 1941 in Lyallpur (now Faisalabad, Pakistan).

• He received the Dronacharya Award, India’s highest sports coaching honor,  in 2000, becoming the first hockey coach to receive the prestigious national coaching award.

About Gurdial Singh Bhangu:
Early Life : He played hockey at the university level and joined the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Patiala, Punjab, in 1965, where he trained under hockey legends Major Dhyan Chand and Balkishan Singh.
Coaching Career: Between 1972 and 1976, he served as chief coach of the Nigerian women’s hockey team, guiding Nigeria to its first Women’s Hockey World Cup qualification in 1976.

• He took charge as chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team in 1998, following India’s 12th-place finish at the Women’s Hockey World Cup.

Achievements: Under his guidance, India won the silver medal at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, laying the foundation for its historic 2002 Commonwealth Games gold medal in Manchester, England.

IMPORTANT DAYS

National Legal Services Day 2026 – November 9
National Legal Services Day (NLSD) is observed annually across India on 9 November to commemorate the enforcement of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, on 9 November 1995, and to promote legal awareness and equal access to justice, especially for disadvantaged sections. 

• 9 November 2026 marks the 32nd observance of NLSD.

Background:
Proposal: The annual observance of NLSD was proposed by Dr. Justice A.S. Anand, then Executive Chairman of NALSA, during the First Annual Meet held on 12 September 1998 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.
First Observance: The first NLSD was observed on 9th November 1995.
Related Act: Enacted in October 1987, the Legal Services Authorities Act aims to provide free and competent legal services to eligible weaker sections of society and ensure equal access to justice.

World Science Day for Peace and Development 2026 – November 10
The United Nations (UN)’s World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed annually across the globe on 10 November, under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), to highlight the significant role of science in society and engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues.

• 10 November 2026 marks the 25th edition, observed during the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033), led by UNESCO.

Theme:
2026 Theme: “Common Ground Through Science Diplomacy”
Focus: Highlights the role of science diplomacy in building bridges across borders, promoting international dialogue and cooperation, and addressing shared global challenges.
Background:
Declaration: In 2001, UNESCO proclaimed 10 November as World Science Day for Peace and Development.
First Observance: World Science Day for Peace and Development was first observed on 10 November 2002.
International Week of Science and Peace (IWOSP) 2026:
Observance: The IWOSP is observed annually from 9–15 November to promote science and technology for peace and international security.

National Entrepreneurship Day 2026 – 9 November
National Entrepreneurship Day is observed annually across India on 9 November to commemorate the establishment of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on 9 November 2014 and highlighting entrepreneurship as a key driver of India’s development journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
About India’s Startup Ecosystem:
Startup Ecosystem: India is the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, with more than 2.62 lakh Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)-recognised startups as of November 2026, compared with fewer than 500 in 2014, after United States of America (USA) and China. 
Youth: Nearly 65% of India’s population is below 35 years, with the youth, referred to as the Amrit Peedhi, transforming from beneficiaries of development programmes into active entrepreneurs, job creators and contributors to national development.
Growth: More than 55,200 startups were recognised during Financial Year 2025–26 (FY26), the highest annual recognition since 2016, registering a 51.6% year-on-year increase, while startups generated over 25 lakh direct jobs up to October 2026, with direct job creation increasing by 36.1% during FY26.

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