National Current Affairs 2026: Latest Updates & MCQs

National current affairs: government decisions, policies, schemes and events across India.

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Health Ministry Hits 100% of Special Campaign 6 Targets
The Union Health Ministry achieved 100 per cent of its Special Campaign 6 targets, run from 2 to 31 October 2026 across 1,62,325 sites in the country.
5 November 2026 · 2 min read
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Metro Network Grows from 248 km in 2014 to Nearly 1,200 km
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on 5 November 2026 that India's Metro network has grown from 248 km in five cities in 2014 to nearly 1,200 km in 26 cities.
5 November 2026 · 2 min read
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AIIMS Awantipora OPD to Open Before December 2026
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda reviewed AIIMS Awantipora on 5 November 2026 and set a December 2026 deadline for OPD services in Jammu and Kashmir.
5 November 2026 · 2 min read
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BIS Hallmarking: 65 Crore Gold Articles Carry HUID Code
More than 65 crore gold articles carried a HUID number as of 15 October 2026, while BIS-registered jewellers rose from 43,153 to 2,36,624 since 2021.
5 November 2026 · 2 min read
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NHRC Push Sets Up Gender-Neutral Cell in Hyderabad Jail
After a visit by the NHRC's Special Monitor, the Central Prison in Hyderabad has set up a Gender-Neutral Cell and allowed affirmative clothing for its inmates.
5 November 2026 · 2 min read
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MANAGE Hyderabad Named Centre of Excellence-Skills by MSDE
The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Hyderabad has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence-Skills in the agriculture sector by MSDE.
4 November 2026 · 2 min read
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Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam 2026 Replaces Aircraft Rules of 1937
The Centre notified the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam 2026, a code of 220 rules that replaces the Aircraft Rules 1937 and takes effect on 1 January 2027.
4 November 2026 · 2 min read
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Drugs Rules Amendment Proposes Instant Licence Suspension
The Health Ministry proposed amending the Drugs Rules, 1945, to suspend a manufacturing licence at once when a drug is declared Not of Standard Quality.
4 November 2026 · 2 min read
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Cabinet Extends Fast Track Special Courts Scheme to 850 Courts
The Union Cabinet extended the Fast Track Special Courts scheme for five more years with an outlay of Rs 3,788.04 crore, taking it from 779 to 850 courts.
4 November 2026 · 2 min read
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Schedule M Amendment Aligns Grade A Limits With WHO Norms
The Union Health Ministry has proposed amending Schedule M of the Drugs Rules, 1945, to align microbial limits in Grade A clean areas with WHO norms.
4 November 2026 · 2 min read
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TRAI Issues Telecom Interconnection Third Amendment Rules 2026
TRAI released the Telecommunication Interconnection (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026, effective 1 January 2027, moving interconnection to LSA level and to IP.
3 November 2026 · 2 min read
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PM Modi Opens Pune Metro Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Line
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the PPP-built Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar line of the Pune Metro and laid the foundation stone for fresh metro work in Pune.
3 November 2026 · 2 min read
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Health Ministry Proposes New Import Gateways for Drugs
The Health Ministry proposed amending Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945 to add inland container depots, an SEZ and Noida airport as drug import points.
3 November 2026 · 2 min read
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AIIMS Rajkot Gets Rs 39 Crore Advanced Radiotherapy Facility
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda opened an advanced radiotherapy facility built for about Rs 39 crore at AIIMS Rajkot on 2 November 2026 under the PMSSY.
2 November 2026 · 2 min read
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DLC Campaign 5 Targets Over Two Crore Digital Life Certificates
DoPPW held a mega camp with SBI at New Delhi under the nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5, which targets over two crore certificates from pensioners.
2 November 2026 · 2 min read
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TRAI Cuts Telecom Appeal Window to 15 Days in New Rules
TRAI issued the Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, cutting the appeal window to 15 days and opening complaint centres all day.
2 November 2026 · 2 min read
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FRRO Offices in India Rise to 20; Amit Shah Sets 2027 Target
The Home Ministry said India now has 20 Foreigners Regional Registration Offices, with Amit Shah directing one in every state capital by the year 2027.
2 November 2026 · 2 min read
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DPIIT Clears Over 99 Per Cent Grievances in Special Campaign 6
DPIIT disposed of more than 99 per cent of public grievances and closed about 83 per cent of identified e-files under Special Campaign 6 held in October 2026.
2 November 2026 · 2 min read
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JanHIT: First National Orientation of Tribal Healers at Hyderabad
The Tribal Affairs Ministry and ICMR-NIHR held the first National Orientation Programme for Tribal Healers on 1 and 2 November 2026 at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
2 November 2026 · 2 min read
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Sacred Piprahwa Buddha Relics Reach Tawang Monastery in Arunachal
The Piprahwa relics of Shakyamuni Buddha reached Tawang Monastery on 2 November 2026, opening a three-centre exposition in Arunachal Pradesh.
2 November 2026 · 2 min read