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📰 Today's Current Affairs
Organised by syllabus head — read the brief, then test yourself below
Polity & Governance
Prelims favourite — fix the constitutional provision/Article and the authority involved.
Supreme Court Asserts Right to Protest Must Not Lead to Indefinite Occupation of Public Spaces— Sentinel Assam
ECI Clarifies Form 6 Eligibility for Previous Electors During SIR— Sentinel Assam
Tie this to the indicator and its latest figure; recurs in Prelims & Bank GA.
Beyond festive discounts: India's real estate market sees shift towards premium homes, flexible payments From luxury residences and premium plotted developments to Tier-2 investment destinations and flexible office spaces, India's real estate market is witnessing a change in demand patterns. — The Federal
Mukesh Ambani’s Jio holds talks with Comcast, Charter for US broadband technology deal The proposed partnerships could give the Indian telecom company access to overseas markets without building its own broadband networks abroad. — The Hindu BusinessLine
Complex Rules, Delayed NOCs Hurting Pharma Exports, Industry Demands Simpler Regulations At Pharmexcil Chintan Shivir In Indore— Free Press Journal
International Relations
Note the country, the grouping/summit and India's stake — GS-II and General Awareness.
Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 begins in New Delhi, focuses on science and technology cooperation The Indian Navy’s annual apex-level international strategic dialogue, the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 (IPRD-2026), commenced in New Delhi on November 3, with a focus on translating scientific advancement and inst — DD News
Coffee and tea breaks brew a bigger bill Bengaluru’s beloved tea and coffee breaks now come with a sharper sting. After the milk price revision, darshinis and neighbourhood tea stalls have raised their rates, prompting many across Karnataka to share a cup or sw — TOI · Bengaluru
India set to simplify visa forms Redundant fields in the bulky forms will be done away with and the changes are likely to be implemented from next year, says official — The Hindu
Social Issues & Welfare
Map the scheme to its ministry, target group and outlay — GS-II / RBI ESI.
NFR Organises Digital Life Certificate Camps for Pensioners in Tinsukia, Dibrugarh— Sentinel Assam
BJP to Reach Out to Minority Areas While Upholding Core Ideology, Says Assam CM— Sentinel Assam
Maharashtra To Launch Special Aadhaar, Birth Certificate Drive In 16 Tribal-Dominated Districts— Free Press Journal
Environment & Ecology
Prelims staple — link the species/site/treaty and its protection status.
240 FIRs, Rs 12 lakh fine: Tarn Taran steps up crackdown on stubble burning 240 FIRs, Rs 12 lakh fine: Tarn Taran steps up crackdown on stubble burning — India Today
Diwali Health Alert Issued Over Air Pollution And Firecracker Risks, People Advised To Stay Indoors As AQI Worsens In Bhopal— Free Press Journal
Gurugram Orders 50% WFH, Curbs Construction From Tomorrow Amid Pollution The directions have been issued in compliance with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and will be enforced across the district. — NDTV · Latest
Science & Technology
Remember the agency (ISRO/DRDO), the mission name and its first/largest tag.
Class 12 student starts women-only running club, raises Rs 8L for streetlights With the launch of RunX, Kridha Gupta aimed to establish a safe running community for women in Ambala. As memberships surged, the group pivoted towards campaigns for enhanced public safety and lighting. Their proactive c — Times of India
Maharashtra To Launch Special Aadhaar, Birth Certificate Drive In 16 Tribal-Dominated Districts— Free Press Journal
Maharashtra: ‘Seva First Innovation Challenge’ Gets Record-Breaking Response With Over 1.07 Lakh Registrations; 50 Winners To Receive ₹5 Crore— Free Press Journal
Defence & Security
Note the platform/exercise, indigenous content and the forces involved.
On the Arunachal frontier, silence is not a strategy India’s silence on Chinese border intrusions risks emboldening Beijing and undermining New Delhi’s position — The Hindu · Op-Ed
Phantom loan terrorises Pune family— TOI · Pune
Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 begins in New Delhi, focuses on science and technology cooperation The Indian Navy’s annual apex-level international strategic dialogue, the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 (IPRD-2026), commenced in New Delhi on November 3, with a focus on translating scientific advancement and inst — DD News
Geography & Disaster Management
Locate it on the map; recall the physical feature or the agency (NDMA).
PM assures support to drought-hit Maha farmers— TOI · Pune
KTR blames Congress for drought— TOI · Hyderabad
Reports, Indices & Summits
Near-certain GA question — the publisher, India's rank and the metric.
IIT-Hyd climbs 19 places in QS Asia Rankings; NIT-W jumps to 624— TOI · Hyderabad
QS Asia Rankings 2027: IISc Bangalore slips 15 places to 79th— The Hindu
Delhi Air Quality Hits Worst Level in 287 Days Delhi last recorded a higher AQI on January 20 this year, when the index stood at 378. — Deccan Chronicle
Art, Culture & History
Link the site/art form to its state, period and UNESCO/GI status.
Bombay HC Divides ₹10.94 Crore Siddhivinayak Temple Land Compensation Equally Between Owners, Tenant— Free Press Journal
Rebuilding Of Two Ancient Pulichintala-Hit Temples Begins In Suryapet After 20-Year Wait The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hyderabad circle, has taken up reconstruction of Sri Chennakesawa Swamy and Sri Shiva temples. — Deccan Chronicle
Assam to develop five ropeway projects in partnership with Centre: CM Sarma Assam and the Centre will jointly develop five ropeway projects, including routes to Kamakhya Temple, Bhuban Pahar Mahadev and Agnigarh, under a proposed partnership. — Assam Tribune
Awards & Sports
Quick recall — the winner, the field/event and the host/venue.
Hyderabad’s Jeet Jhabakh wins 2026 FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship Hyderabad racer Jeet Jhabakh won the 2026 FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship in his first international season. Partnering co-driver Musa Sherif, he became the first driver to win the title in a two-wheel-drive car, whi — Telangana Today
Shooting Worlds: Elavenil Valarivan finishes sixth, no quota place for India in air rifle events This is the first competition in shooting offering LA Olympics quota places and world's best have gathered to make the most of the opportunity. — HT Sports
All India Shootingball Women’s Championship in Kishangarh from Nov 2— TOI · Jaipur
Persons & Appointments
Classic who's-who — the person, the post, the predecessor and the body.
INDIA Bloc to hold protest against SIR, CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Bengaluru on November 5 Bengaluru, November 3 (IANS): The INDIA Bloc parties in Karnataka will hold a massive protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on November 5 against the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of elect — Morung Express
National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah resigns from Srinagar Lok Sabha seat His resignation announcement came on the 26th anniversary of his father's death, as a large number of supporters had gathered in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam. — Hindustan Times
INDIA bloc marches together from Delhi's Ramlila Maidan in display of force against CEC Rahul Gandhi warned that legal proceedings could follow, while the BJP accused the opposition of attempting to destabilise the country. — Hindustan Times
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