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World Diabetes Day 2026 – 14 November

World Diabetes Day is observed every year on 14 November to raise awareness about diabetes, its prevention, early diagnosis and effective management.

Established: World Diabetes Day was launched in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Birth anniversary: The day marks the birth anniversary of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1921.

Objective: To spread awareness about diabetes, encourage regular health check-ups and promote better access to treatment and care.

India’s First LED Dome Planetarium – COSMOS-Mysuru

India’s first LED Dome Planetarium, COSMOS-Mysuru, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13 November 2026 in Mysuru, Karnataka.

Developed by: Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in collaboration with the University of Mysore.

Technology: Features a 15-metre tilted LED dome with approximately 4.2 crore LEDs and 8K resolution, displaying images directly without conventional projectors.

Objective: To promote astronomy education, scientific research and public awareness about space.

National Sports Awards 2026

President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Sports Awards 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on 13 November 2026, with no Khel Ratna award selected this year.

  • Arjuna Award: A total of 17 sportspersons were selected, including decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, chess Grandmasters Divya Deshmukh and Vidit Gujrathi, and badminton players Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. Footballer I Arumainayagam received the Arjuna Award for Lifetime Achievement.
  • Dronacharya Award: Three coaches—Parveer Singh, Chhote Lal Yadav and Neha Chavan—were selected. Dharmendra Yadav and Virender Kumar received the Dronacharya Award for Lifetime Achievement.

India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI 2026

A 170-member Indian Defence Forces contingent arrived in Sri Lanka to participate in the 12th edition of the bilateral military exercise MITRA SHAKTI 2026 on 13 November 2026.

  • The joint military exercise is being conducted at the Army Training School located in Maduru Oya.
  • The bilateral exercise schedule spans from 13 November 2026 until 26 November 2026.

CNH Industrial to Set Up ₹1,200 Crore Tractor Manufacturing Plant in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath virtually laid the foundation stone of a tractor manufacturing plant by CNH Industrial in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region of Jewar on 12 November 2026.

  • Investment: ₹1,200 crore.
  • Location: Sector 8, YEIDA region, Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. – Land Area: 100 acres.
  • Employment: Expected to generate around 1,200 direct jobs, besides indirect employment opportunities.

Indian Boxers Win Historic Two Gold Medals at Youth Olympic Games 2026

On 12 November 2026, Indian boxers L Ambekar Meetei and Gunjan created history at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, by winning gold medals in the men’s 50kg and women’s 48kg categories, respectively.

  • L Ambekar Meetei won gold in the men’s 50kg category, defeating Ireland’s Kristian Jubani 3–2 in the final.
  • Gunjan clinched gold in the women’s 48kg category with a 5–0 victory over Algeria’s Bensalah Bouthaina.
  • These victories marked India’s first-ever gold medals in boxing at the Youth Olympic Games.

Following these victories, India’s medal tally at Dakar 2026 increased to 2 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze medals, moving the country from 58th to 16th position in the medal standings.

45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026

The 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026 is being organised at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

The annual trade fair provides a platform for Indian and international exhibitors to showcase products, services, technologies, handicrafts and business opportunities. It also promotes trade, investment, entrepreneurship and cultural exchange.

  • Theme: ‘Vikas aur Virasat’ (Development and Heritage).
  • Dates: 14–27 November 2026. The inauguration will take place on 13 November. The first five days (14–18 November) will be reserved for business visitors, while the general public can visit from 19–27 November 2026.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns; Colette Kress Appointed as Interim CEO

On November 12, 2026, NVIDIA announced that its co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jensen Huang, had resigned from his position with immediate effect.

Following his resignation, NVIDIA appointed Colette Kress, the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as the Interim CEO. She will continue to serve as CFO while leading the company until a permanent successor is appointed.

The leadership change followed mounting calls for Huang’s resignation after allegations regarding an affair with an alleged Chinese spy surfaced.

NVIDIA is a leading American technology company known for its Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), artificial intelligence (AI) chips and accelerated computing technologies.

India Rationalises Visa Regime: Main Categories Reduced from 13 to 9

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has rationalised India’s visa regime, reducing the number of main visa categories from 13 to 9 and sub-categories from 49 to 23. The revised framework was implemented on 27 August 2026 to simplify visa procedures and facilitate foreign nationals visiting India.

  • Visitor Visa: The Tourist Visa has been renamed Visitor Visa and divided into V-1 (short-term visits) and V-2 (longer visits).
  • Medical Visa: Separate provisions have been retained for conventional medical treatment (M-1) and AYUSH treatment (M-3), along with attendant visas.
  • Student Visa: Consolidated into S-1 for school and higher education and S-2 for research, PhD scholars, internships and academic exchange programmes.
  • Business Visa: Divided into B-1 for long-term business activities and B-2 for short-term contractual activities, including production investment and technical services.
  • Simplified Application Forms: The number of fields in visa application forms has been reduced by 65–70%.

The nine main visa categories are: Business, Diplomatic, Work, Journalist, Medical, Official, Student, Visitor and Miscellaneous.

India-Myanmar Naval Exercise IMNEX-26 Begins in Visakhapatnam

The eighth edition of the India-Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX-26) commenced in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 10 November 2026 and will continue until 14 November 2026.

  • The exercise involves Myanmar Navy Ship UMS King Sin Phyu Shin and Indian Navy ships INS Rana and INS Sumedha.
  • The harbour phase includes professional exchanges, expert discussions, cross-deck visits and sporting engagements, while the sea phase will feature coordinated maritime operations and tactical manoeuvres.
  • IMNEX-26 aims to strengthen maritime cooperation, improve operational coordination and enhance interoperability between the two navies.
  • The exercise reflects India’s MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) and the shared commitment to regional maritime security.

Cabinet Approves ₹3,230 Crore Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum in New Delhi

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at the historic North and South Block complex in New Delhi on 11 November 2026.

  • Project Cost: ₹3,230 crore. The museum will be developed across approximately 1,78,509 square metres through the adaptive reuse of the historic North and South Block buildings. It is envisaged to have the world’s largest museum display area.
  • Development Timeline: The project will be implemented in phases from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
  • Key Features: The museum will showcase India’s civilisational journey through galleries on architecture, mathematics and astronomy, languages and scripts, faith and spirituality, and trade and ideas. It is designed to accommodate up to one crore visitors annually.

Navi Mumbai Ranked India’s Cleanest City in Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26

President Droupadi Murmu felicitated the winners of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 11 November 2026, recognising outstanding performance in urban sanitation and cleanliness. A total of 60 national awards were presented across various categories.

  • The survey covered 4,751 cities, with around 2.70 crore citizens providing feedback. It assessed urban local bodies on 43 indicators across 10 key sanitation domains.
  • Navi Mumbai, Surat and Vijayawada topped the Super Swachh League, while Greater Visakhapatnam, Jabalpur and Lucknow secured the top three positions in the million-plus population category.
  • The Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative paired 70 mentor cities with 191 mentee cities to promote knowledge-sharing and improve urban cleanliness.

India-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue

India and France held the inaugural India-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue in Paris on 10 November 2026 to strengthen cooperation in economic security and emerging technologies.

  • The meeting was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Martin Briens, Secretary General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
  • Discussions focused on strengthening supply chain resilience, critical technologies, cybersecurity and safeguarding strategic supplies.
  • The dialogue complements the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 and the India-France Year of Innovation 2026.
  • Both countries agreed to work on the priorities identified during the dialogue and support the objective of doubling bilateral trade within the next five years.

Kedarnath and Yamunotri Dhams Close for Winter Season – 11 November 2026

The portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri Dhams in Uttarakhand were closed for the winter season on 11 November 2026, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj. The closure marked the end of the annual pilgrimage season at both high-altitude shrines.

  • Kedarnath Dham: The temple portals were closed at 8:30 AM following Vedic rituals. The ceremonial palanquin (Doli) of Lord Kedarnath will proceed to the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, the winter seat of the deity.
  • Yamunotri Dham: The temple portals were closed at 10:28 AM amid traditional religious ceremonies. The ceremonial palanquin of Goddess Yamuna will move to Kharsali village, her winter abode.
  • Gangotri Dham: Its portals were closed on 10 November 2026 on the occasion of Annakoot.

National Education Day 2026 – 11 November

National Education Day is observed across India every year on 11 November to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India. Born on 11 November 1888, Maulana Azad played a significant role in shaping India’s modern education system after Independence.

  • Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as India’s first Education Minister from 1947 to 1958.
  • He strongly advocated free and compulsory education for children up to the age of 14, girls’ education, vocational training and technical education.
  • He played an important role in establishing major educational institutions, including IIT Kharagpur (1951) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1956.

India Women’s Cricket Team Announces Squad for All-Format South Africa Tour 2026

The BCCI Women’s Selection Committee has announced India’s squads for the all-format tour of South Africa in December 2026, with Smriti Mandhana named captain across all three formats.

  • India will play 1 Test, 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is during the tour, beginning with the Test match in Gqeberha on 9 December 2026.
  • Deepti Sharma has been named vice-captain for the Test and ODI teams, while Shafali Verma will be the T20I vice-captain.
  • The ODI series will be played from 16 to 22 December, followed by the T20I series starting on 26 December.
  • The Test and ODI squads consist of 15 players each, while the T20I squad has 17 players.

Delhi Launches Its First Recreational River Cruise Service on the Yamuna

Delhi launched its first recreational river cruise service on the Yamuna River on 10 November 2026, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurating the facility at Sonia Vihar.

  • The cruise service will operate along the Sonia Vihar–Jagatpur stretch of the Yamuna.
  • The project is being implemented by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
  • The service will use electric-powered vessels to promote eco-friendly tourism and sustainable inland water transport.
  • The Yamuna has been designated as National Waterway-110 (NW-110) under the National Waterways Act, 2016.
  • The project is being developed in collaboration with DDA, DTTDC, Delhi Jal Board and other Delhi Government departments.

INS and Royal Navy of Oman Begin 15th Edition of Exercise Naseem Al Bahr 2026

The Indian Navy’s INS Surat arrived at Muscat, Oman, on 8 November 2026 to participate in the 15th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise Naseem Al Bahr (Sea Breeze)..

  • The exercise will include harbour and sea phases featuring cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting events.
  • The exercise aims to enhance operational interoperability, strengthen professional cooperation and improve mutual understanding between the two navies.
  • The deployment reflects India’s MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) and strengthens the longstanding maritime partnership between India and Oman.

India-Myanmar Inaugural Tri-Services Exercise ‘RAHAT MITRA’ Concludes in Chennai

The inaugural bilateral Tri-Services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise between India and Myanmar, ‘RAHAT MITRA’, concluded in Chennai on 6 November 2026. The two-day exercise was conducted on 5–6 November 2026 to strengthen defence cooperation and improve coordination in disaster response operations.

  • The exercise involved the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, along with personnel from the Myanmar Defence Forces.
  • Activities included a Table-Top Exercise (TTX) based on a severe cyclone scenario, disaster response demonstrations, bridge-laying, flood relief, maritime search and rescue (SAR), and casualty evacuation.
  • The exercise aimed to enhance operational interoperability, exchange best practices and strengthen joint preparedness for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

UN Warns World Will Overshoot 1.5°C Global Warming Limit

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned in its report Limiting Overshoot, released on 2 September 2026, that global warming is set to exceed the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels, likely within the next few years. The threshold is the central long-term temperature goal of the 2015 Paris Agreement.

  • Even the most optimistic scenario projects that global temperatures could peak at around 1.8°C above pre-industrial levels during this century.
  • The report warns that exceeding 1.5°C will increase the risks of extreme heatwaves, floods, wildfires, rising sea levels, ecosystem damage and irreversible climate tipping points.
  • UNEP recommends an “overshoot, peak and decline” pathway involving rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, a transition away from fossil fuels, expansion of renewable energy and carbon dioxide removal to bring temperatures back below 1.5°C.

National Entrepreneurship Day: India Emerges as the World’s Third-Largest Startup Ecosystem

National Entrepreneurship Day is observed on 9 November to highlight the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in India’s economic development. The day also marks the establishment of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in 2014.

  • India has emerged as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, with over 2.62 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups, according to Akashvani News.
  • Startups have created more than 23 lakh jobs up to March 2026. Over 55,200 startups were recognised during FY 2025–26, the highest number in a single year since 2016.
  • More than 1 lakh recognised startups have at least one woman director or partner. Major government initiatives include Startup India, Atal Innovation Mission, PM Mudra Yojana and PMEGP.

Diwali 2026 Celebrated Across India on 8 November

Diwali (Deepawali), the festival of lights, was celebrated across India on Sunday, 8 November 2026, with traditional enthusiasm and devotion. The festival is observed on Kartik Amavasya (new moon day) of the Hindu lunar calendar and symbolises the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

  • Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and Lord Lakshmana to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana.
  • People celebrated by lighting earthen lamps (diyas), decorating homes with colourful rangolis and lights, exchanging sweets and gifts, and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha for happiness, wealth and prosperity.
  • The five-day Diwali festivities began with Dhanteras on 6 November and concluded with Bhai Dooj on 11 November 2026.

India’s First Indigenous Bullet Train (B28) Takes Shape at BEML

India achieved an important milestone in indigenous high-speed rail technology as Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the manufacturing of the country’s first indigenously developed bullet train, B28, at BEML’s Aditya facility in Bengaluru on 1 November 2026.

  • The B28 trainset is being developed through collaboration involving Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, and BEML, Bengaluru, for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor.
  • The train has a maximum test/design speed of 280 kmph and a planned operational speed of approximately 249–250 kmph.
  • During the minister’s visit, a Squeeze Test was demonstrated to assess the structural strength, rigidity and dimensional stability of the train’s body.
  • The trainset will consist of 8 coaches, with the first prototype targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2027.

Three Indian Manuscripts Added to UNESCO Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Register

On 5 November 2026, three important Indian literary and historical works—Mahabharata, Kautilya’s Arthashastra and Kalhana’s Rajatarangini—were inscribed into the UNESCO Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register during the 11th General Meeting of MOWCAP in Jakarta, Indonesia.

  • The nomination dossiers were coordinated and submitted by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). With these additions, India’s total inscriptions in the regional register increased to six.
  • The manuscripts are preserved at three institutions: Mahabharata at Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (Pune), Arthashastra at Oriental Research Institute (Mysuru), and Rajatarangini at Oriental Research Library (Srinagar).

Uttarakhand Police Receives President’s Colour

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the prestigious President’s Colour to the Uttarakhand Police in Uttarakhand on 6 November 2026, making it the 16th police force in the country to receive this highest honour.

  • The recognition was dedicated to 206 Uttarakhand Police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty over the past 25 years since the formation of the state.
  • The Uttarakhand Police has grown from a strength of around 13,000 personnel to more than 26,000, and its motto is ‘Karm Satyam Shauryam’.
  • Uttarakhand secured the top position nationally with a score of 93.46 on the CCTNS/ICJS 2.0 Dashboard through administrative restructuring and forensic integration.

India-US tri-service HADR exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 concludes in Visakhapatnam

The fifth edition of the India-US bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 concluded with a closing ceremony in Visakhapatnam on 5 November 2026.

  • First conducted in 2019, Exercise Tiger Triumph aims to strengthen operational coordination and bilateral defence cooperation between India and the United States.
  • The successful completion of the 2026 edition reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to enhancing joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities and promoting peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Conducted from October 31 to November 5, the exercise involved personnel from the armed forces of both countries.

Cosmoserve Space Inaugurates India’s First Private Space Debris Removal Facility

Hyderabad-based spacetech startup Cosmoserve Space inaugurated ‘Base 1’ in Hyderabad on 5 November 2026, India’s first private facility dedicated to Active Debris Removal (ADR) and in-orbit satellite servicing.

  • It is the sixth facility globally equipped with specialized microgravity simulation and space vision effect technologies.
  • Base 1 houses four specialized facilities: Orbital Rendezvous & Capture Lab, Space Robotics Innovation Lab, ISO Class 8 Clean Room, and Mission Simulation & Control Centre.
  • It will support satellite repairs, refuelling and removal of space debris, aligning with India’s vision of achieving Debris-Free Space by 2030 and protecting future missions such as Gaganyaan and Bharatiya Antariksh Station.

Martyrs’ Memorial of the First War of Independence of 1857 in Ambala

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Martyrs’ Memorial of the First War of Independence of 1857 in Ambala, Haryana, on 5 November 2026. Built at a cost of ₹594 crore across 22 acres, the memorial honours the sacrifices of freedom fighters who fought against British rule.

  • The memorial features 22 galleries showcasing historical documents, digital displays and traditional craftsmanship.
  • It uses modern technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), holography and interactive projections to recreate events of the 1857 freedom struggle.
  • Other attractions include a 2,500-seat open-air theatre and a light-and-sound show.
  • The memorial also showcases Haryana’s traditional crafts, including Phulkari and Sarkanda.

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Quasi-Ballistic Missile ‘Pralay’

On 5 November 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed ‘Pralay’ quasi-ballistic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.

  • The missile has been indigenously developed by the Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories.
  • Pralay is an indigenous, solid-fuel, surface-to-surface tactical missile with an estimated operational range of 150–500 km. Its quasi-ballistic trajectory allows it to manoeuvre during flight, making its path less predictable and interception more difficult.

India Wins 9th Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for Sixth Time

On 5 November 2026, India defeated Japan 4–1 in the final of the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship at Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali, winning the title for a record sixth time.

  • This was India’s third consecutive title in the tournament. India came from behind after Japan took an early lead and scored three goals in the fourth quarter to secure victory.
  • The victory marked a fitting farewell to midfielder Nilakanta Sharma, who played his last international match for India.
  • In the bronze medal match, Malaysia defeated South Korea 5–2. Hockey India announced a cash reward of ₹3 lakh for each player and ₹1.5 lakh for each support staff member.
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