Today Current Affairs 2 November 2026 – Compiled from official public sources (PIB, Akashvani, DD News). Important news and authentic facts for UPSC, SSC, UPPSC, Defence, Banking and State competitive exams.
Economy
GST Collections Surge by 23 Percent to Rs 2.31 Lakh Crore in October 2026
The Union Ministry of Finance reported on 1 November 2026 that the country’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections surged by nearly 23 percent year-on-year to over two lakh 31 thousand crore rupees in October 2026.
- The significant growth in GST revenue was primarily driven by robust domestic economic activity and a sharp rise in tax revenue derived from imports.
- Provisional government data indicates that the gross GST revenue expansion reflects sustained economic momentum across the country.
National
Union Home Minister Presents President’s Colour to Chandigarh Police
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the prestigious President’s Colour to the Chandigarh Police during its 60th Raising Day and Diamond Jubilee celebrations held at the Police Lines in Chandigarh on 1 November 2026.
- The President’s Colour was awarded to recognize the force’s contribution to maintaining law and order, tackling terrorism, and ensuring regional security.
- Chandigarh has served as a Union Territory and the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana since its establishment on November 1, 1966.
- The Chandigarh Police comprises more than 6,000 personnel operating across multiple wings, including the Crime Wing, Operations Cell, Security Wing, Traffic Police, and PCR.
Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 Begins in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 2 November 2026.
- The four-day summit, scheduled from 2 to 5 November 2026, features the official theme ‘Invest. Innovate. Inspire.’.
- Australia, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom are participating as Country Partners.
- The summit is being held alongside the 9th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly and the 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH).
CISF Adopts Functional Sector-Based Structure for Critical Infrastructure Security
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officially transitioned from a territorial command system to a functional sector-based structure nationwide with effect from 1 November 2026, following concurrence from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Under the previous territorial system, a single Sector Headquarters managed more than 50 diverse units including coal mines, power plants, and ports across multiple ministries.
- The newly operationalized functional commands include Power-I (New Delhi), Power-II (Kolkata), Petroleum & Natural Gas (Guwahati), West Coast Port (Mumbai), East Coast Port (Chennai), and GBMM & MRTS (New Delhi).
- Aviation sectors and the Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space (DAE & DoS) sector have been functional since 2001 and 2018 respectively, preceding this broader force-wide unified functional expansion.
Science and Technology
India’s First Indigenous Bullet Train Design Completed
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India’s first indigenous bullet train design is ready during his inspection at BEML in Bengaluru on 1 November 2026.
- The manufacturing process of the high-speed trainset is progressing at a fast pace.
- The first prototype of the Swadeshi bullet train is scheduled to roll out early.
- BEML facilities in Bengaluru are handling the models and systems of the high-speed trainset.
Sports
Ishan Kishan Becomes India’s Highest T20I Run-Scorer in a Calendar Year
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan set a new national record for the most T20I runs in a single calendar year during the fifth and final match against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on 1 November 2026.
- Kishan accumulated 1,220 runs across 37 innings in 2026, surpassing Suryakumar Yadav’s previous Indian record of 1,164 runs set in 2022.
- During the same match, Kishan completed 2,000 career runs in T20 Internationals in 1,345 balls, making him the third-fastest Indian batter to reach the milestone in terms of deliveries faced behind Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.
- With his 2026 run tally, Kishan advanced to the second position among batters from full-member cricket nations for most T20I runs in a calendar year.
Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu Secure Titles at Hylo Open 2026
Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu claimed the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively at the Hylo Open 2026 held in Saarbrucken on 1 November 2026.
- PV Sindhu achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian woman to win the Hylo Open women’s singles crown.
- PV Sindhu defeated Denmark’s Line Kjaersfeldt in straight sets with a scoreline of 21-12, 21-14 in the final match.