Current Affairs Quiz - November 2026

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India hosted the BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise 2026 at Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to strengthen maritime cooperation among BIMSTEC member countries. The exercise includes three days of Tabletop Exercises, followed by a two-day Harbour Phase, with ships from BIMSTEC member countries participating. It aims to strengthen maritime cooperation, improve operational coordination and enhance interoperability among participating countries.

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Nongmaithem Nandakumar Singh, associated with Prasar Bharati, won the prestigious ABU Broadcast Engineering Excellence Award 2026 for his contribution to broadcast technology and innovation. The award was received by Mihir Kumar Jha, Under Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, on behalf of the awardee. The award was presented by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), a regional organisation comprising approximately 224 broadcasting and media organisations across 66 countries.

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Researchers discovered a new microscopic land snail species named Dicharax tilariensis in the Tilari region of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. The newly discovered species is currently known only from the Tilari region, making it endemic to the area. It inhabits semi-evergreen forests and occupies microhabitats among forest litter, decaying organic matter and moist soil. Its distinctive shell pattern and the structure of the inner side of its shell-closing lid helped researchers identify it as a separate species. It is the second known species of the genus Dicharax endemic to the northern Western Ghats.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 to 490 personnel from various States, Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs). The medal recognises excellence in police operations, outstanding investigation, intelligence services and forensic science. It aims to promote high professional standards, recognise exceptional performance and boost the morale of police and security personnel. The medal was instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs through a notification dated 1 February 2024.

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The Indian men’s and women’s kabaddi teams won gold medals at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Indian men’s team defeated Sri Lanka 54–20 in the final to secure the gold medal. The Indian women’s team also won gold after defeating Uganda 35–15 in the final. Both Indian teams became champions of the maiden edition of the championship on home soil. India’s double gold-medal victory highlighted its performance in international kabaddi. Ahmedabad, Gujarat, hosted the inaugural edition of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship.

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The Tamil Nadu government launched the Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme to promote rural women’s empowerment and economic independence. Under the scheme, 30,000 eligible rural women will receive five goats or sheep each. The beneficiaries will receive livestock under a 100% government subsidy. The state government has allocated ₹109.75 crore for the implementation of this scheme. The initiative aims to promote sustainable livelihoods, self-employment and income generation through livestock rearing. The scheme seeks to strengthen the rural economy while improving the financial independence of vulnerable sections of society.

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Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the National Organ Transplant Games 2026 on 1 November 2026 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. The Games celebrate the courage, determination and resilience of organ transplant recipients. Organ donation was described as Mahadaan, highlighting its importance in saving human lives. Tributes were paid to deceased organ donors and their families for giving others a second chance at life. The Zindagi Dobara calendar was released during the event. Indian medal winners of the World Transplant Games 2025, held in Dresden, Germany, were felicitated.

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The Government of India constituted the High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat to review the country’s banking sector. The committee is chaired by Suresh N. Patel, former Central Vigilance Commissioner. It was first announced in the Union Budget 2026–27. The committee has been given six months to submit its recommendations. Its members are RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu, former Indian Bank MD and CEO Padmaja Chunduru, and former RBI Deputy Governor N. S. Vishwanathan. The Joint Secretary (Banking), Department of Financial Services, will serve as the Member Secretary. The committee will recommend structural, institutional, regulatory and legislative reforms to strengthen India’s banking sector.

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Google initiated ‘Project Suncatcher’ to test the feasibility of space-based machine learning infrastructure. The project successfully demonstrated an artificial intelligence model running on a custom Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) hardware deployed aboard a satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). By processing data directly in space before transmitting responses back to Earth, the project advances in-orbit edge computing capabilities. This technology aims to optimize space data processing, reduce downlink requirements, and support continuous AI operations despite orbital eclipses using solar arrays and rechargeable battery power systems.

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Russia recently test-fired an R-30 Bulava submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile (SLBM) from a submerged nuclear-powered submarine in the Sea of Okhotsk. Bulava (RSM-56) is a Russian intercontinental, nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile. It is designed for deployment on Russia’s Borei-class nuclear-powered submarines. The missile forms an important component of Russia’s sea-based nuclear deterrence capability. It is a three-stage missile that uses solid propellant in its first two stages and liquid fuel in its third stage. It is designed to carry Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRVs).