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...
Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan to Launch on November 4
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is scheduled to launch the Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan, or National Intergenerational Bonding Campaign, in the National Capital on November 4,...
Manu Bhaker to Contest ISSF Athletes Committee Elections
India’s double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was nominated on November 3, 2026, for the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Athletes Committee elections for the 2026–2030 term. She is...
Nirmala Sitharaman Releases ₹250 Coin for Dikshitar Anniversary
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released a ₹250 commemorative coin on 3 November 2026 to mark the 250th birth anniversary of Carnatic composer Muthuswami Dikshitar. The event was...
Soreng Notified as India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster
Soreng district in Sikkim was notified as India’s first Organic Fisheries Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) on 2 November 2026. Union Fisheries Minister Rajiv...
