India Plans World’s Highest Railway Station at Tanglang La

As of 4 November 2026, India plans to build a railway station at about 5,256 metres beneath Tanglang La pass on the proposed 489-km broad-gauge Bilaspur-Manali-Leh railway line....

November 5, 2026    Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Tanvi Patri Becomes First Indian Woman to Reach Youth Olympics Semifinals

On 4 November 2026, 15-year-old Tanvi Patri of Odisha became the first Indian woman to reach the badminton final at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. Her...

November 5, 2026    Sports Current Affairs

Health Ministry Proposes Schedule M Amendments on Microbial Limits

On November 4, 2026, the Union Health Ministry proposed amendments to Schedule M of the Drugs Rules, 1945, to revise microbial contamination limits in Grade A areas of...

November 5, 2026    Science & Technology

Formula One Champion Alan Jones Dies at 80

Australian Formula One champion Alan Jones died on 5 November 2026, aged 80, after a short illness. His family announced his death, and his wife, Amanda Butler-Davis, released...

November 5, 2026    Sports Current Affairs

Cabinet Approves ₹2,814 Crore Critical Mineral Processing Scheme

On November 4, 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the ₹2,814 crore Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing. It will run for five years, from Financial Year...

November 5, 2026    Government Schemes Current Affairs

CERT-In Flags Crafty Falcon Cyberattack Campaign

On November 4, 2026, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued a critical advisory on the active Crafty Falcon cyberattack campaign targeting Indian financial entities. The AI-assisted...

November 5, 2026    Science & Technology

Harmanpreet Singh Scores 250th International Goal

Indian men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh scored his 250th international goal on November 5, 2026, during the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 semifinal against South Korea at the...

November 5, 2026    Sports Current Affairs

TRAI Launches Network Anubhav Platform

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the Network Anubhav Platform in New Delhi on 4 November 2026. The geospatial dashboard combines anonymised consumer connectivity tests with...

November 5, 2026    Science & Technology

MANAGE Hyderabad Recognised as Agriculture Skills Centre of Excellence

The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, was recognised as a Centre of Excellence-Skills (CoE-Skills) in the agriculture sector on 2 November 2026 by the Ministry...

November 5, 2026    Government Schemes Current Affairs

4th Conference of Mining Ministers to Be Held in Goa

The Ministry of Mines is holding the 4th Conference of Mining Ministers in Goa on November 5–6, 2026. Mining Ministers from various States and senior Central and State...

November 5, 2026    Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Kazakhstan Releases Second Amur Tiger into the Wild

Kazakhstan released a male Amur tiger named Amur into the Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve on 31 October 2026. It is the second tiger released there, following Umit, a...

November 5, 2026    Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs

Important Religious Festivals and National Observances in Bhutan

Bhutan’s religious festivals and national observances reflect its Buddhist traditions, royal history and distinctive cultural identity. Their calendars bring together religious practice, public life and remembrance, while festivals...

November 5, 2026    Current General Studies [Prelims]