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...
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...
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...
Cabinet Approves ₹14,500-Crore Energy Storage VGF Scheme
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a ₹14,500-crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme on 4 November 2026. It will support new grid-scale energy storage...
Alexander Biography Wins Baillie Gifford Prize
Edmund Richardson’s biography Alexander: God, King, Man won the Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The £50,000 award, worth approximately US$67,000, was presented at...
NASA’s Swift Observatory Re-enters Earth’s Atmosphere
NASA’s 22-year-old Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory re-entered Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The U.S. Space Force confirmed its re-entry at 7:39 a.m. EST (12:39 GMT) over...
Important Buddhist Rituals, Symbols and Practices in Asia
Buddhist rituals, symbols and practices express teachings on wisdom, compassion and liberation from suffering. They vary across Asian traditions, while sustaining religious life, cultural continuity and opportunities for...
Role of Voluntary Organisations in Elderly Care in India
India’s elderly-care system combines public programmes with the local reach of voluntary organisations. These organisations support health, shelter and social participation, while helping connect senior citizens with government...
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 5, 2026
1. Pralay, recently seen in the news, is which type of missile? [A] Cruise missile[B] Quasi-ballistic missile[C] Anti-tank missile[D] Air-to-air missile Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Quasi-ballistic missile]...
Bhutan Sets Record with 108 Stupas in Nine Hours
Bhutan entered Guinness World Records on 3 November 2026 after 108 Buddhist stupas, also known as Jangchub Chortens, were constructed and consecrated in one day at Gelephu Mindfulness...
Cabinet Approves Two-Year Extension for Agniveers
The Union Cabinet approved a two-year service extension for Agniveers on 4 November 2026. Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani announced that the extension will be...
