Sacred Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha from the National Museum, New Delhi, have been received at Tawang for a public exposition. The event spans Tawang, Bomdila, and Namsai to celebrate India's Buddhist civilisational heritage.
Relics were ceremonially received by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on 31 October 2026.
Exposition locations include Tawang, Bomdila and Namsai from 31 October to 21 November 2026.
Relics originate from the archaeological site of Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh.
An international conference on Buddhism is scheduled at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall in Tawang.
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The National Museum in New Delhi was established in 1949 and functions under the Ministry of Culture.
The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) is headquartered in New Delhi as a global Buddhist umbrella body.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: art and culture — Buddhist heritage and archaeological relicsOfficial source ↗
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched India's first organic fisheries cluster in Sikkim's Soreng district and inaugurated fisheries projects worth ₹375 lakh under PMMSY. The initiative promotes chemical-free fish farming and boosts local livelihoods.
₹375 lakhfisheries projects under PMMSY
Soreng district in Sikkim is India's first notified organic fisheries cluster under PMMSY
Union minister launched the standard operating procedure for organic certification of fisheries in the Northeast
Fisheries projects worth ₹375 lakh were inaugurated under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Sikkim signed an MoU with Indo-Tibetan Border Police for institutional procurement of Rainbow Trout
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Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana was launched by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Sikkim is globally recognized as the world's first fully organic state
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: government schemes — PMMSY and agricultural development in Northeast IndiaOfficial source ↗
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Government of Assam exchanged an MoU to set up a Skill India International Centre in Guwahati. The initiative aims to enhance the region's skilling ecosystem and promote international employment, particularly in the tourism and hospitality sector.
An MoU was exchanged between MSDE and the Government of Assam to establish a Skill India International Centre.
Numaligarh Refinery Limited and Oil India Limited supported ITI clusters in Jorhat and Tinsukia under PM-SETU.
The programme focused on skilling for international mobility with emphasis on tourism and hospitality.
Assam presented its CM FLIGHT Scheme and vision for a Global Skill Center during the event.
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was established as an independent ministry in 2014.
Industrial Training Institutes operate under the Directorate General of Training, MSDE, to provide vocational training.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: skill development, employment initiatives, and regional infrastructure in Northeast IndiaOfficial source ↗
The Office of the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts in Guwahati is organising Digital Life Certificate camps across Assam from 1st to 15th November 2026. These camps assist pensioners in seamlessly submitting biometric certificates through designated BSNL offices.
2,000cities and districts nationwide
5thnationwide DLC campaign edition
Organised by the Office of the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts, Guwahati
Phase-I camps held across Assam from 1st to 15th November 2026
Camps scheduled at BSNL GMTD offices in Bongaigaon, Sivasagar, Silchar, Tezpur, Dibrugarh, Nagaon, Tinsukia, and Nalbari
Part of the 5th Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign by DoPPW
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The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare functions under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Jeevan Pramaan is an Aadhaar-based biometric authentication digital life certificate service for pensioners
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: governance initiatives — welfare schemes for pensionersOfficial source ↗
Manipur University inaugurated a six-day residential entrepreneurship development programme for members of Handicrafts Producer Companies. Organised by the Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development and sponsored by the Ministry of Textiles, the initiative aims to build modern business skills among traditional artisans.
20registered participating artisans
6participating Handicrafts Producer Companies
6days duration of the programme
Organised by the Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development, Manipur University, from November 2 to 7, 2026.
Sponsored by the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts under the Ministry of Textiles.
Participated by 20 registered artisans belonging to six Handicrafts Producer Companies of Manipur.
Covers business management, digital marketing, e-commerce platforms like India Handmade and GeM, export management, and GST.
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The Ministry of Textiles is the central government ministry responsible for the development of handlooms, handicrafts, and the textile industry in India.
Manipur University is a central university established under an Act of Parliament in Manipur.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: skill development and micro-enterprises promotion in Northeast IndiaOfficial source ↗
The Controller of Communication Accounts, North East-I Circle will organize a Digital Life Certificate camp in Shillong to assist pensioners. This initiative is part of the nationwide campaign to ensure seamless certificate submission using Aadhaar-based face authentication.
5outreach camps across cities
1000target pensioners
The DLC camp will be held at the CTO Building BSNL Office in Shillong on November 11th and 12th, 2026.
CCA NE-I Circle is organizing five pensioners outreach camps across five cities in the North Eastern Region.
The campaign targets about 1000 pensioners whose digital life certificates expire in November 2025.
The event is part of the Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5.0 held from 1st to 30th November, 2026.
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The Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare operates under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.
Digital Life Certificate or Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners launched by the Government of India.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: governance initiatives — digital empowerment of pensionersOfficial source ↗
Assam Police Special Task Force arrested six people in Guwahati for running a cyber fraud racket utilizing mule bank accounts. Investigators suspect these accounts have connections to Pakistan Intelligence Operatives following a complaint from Sonitpur District Police.
47 daysduration of suspicious bank deposits
Six individuals including a woman arrested by Assam STF
Operations began on October 28 in Guwahati based on central intelligence
Suspicious SBI account transactions recorded between June 22 and August 5, 2026
Case registered following a complaint by Sonitpur District Police
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Assam Police Special Task Force operates to tackle organized crime and insurgency within the state.
State Bank of India is a public sector bank regulated by the Reserve Bank of India.
Renowned writer and former Asam Sahitya Sabha president Rongbong Terang received the Ramanujan Educational Award 2026 at his residence in Diphu. The honor acknowledges his lifelong contributions to literature, language, and cultural unity in the region.
Rongbong Terang received the Ramanujan Educational Award 2026 at his private residence in Diphu.
The award was instituted by Ramanujan Higher Secondary School based in Nagaon.
The veteran writer is well known for his celebrated masterpiece novel Rongmilir Hanhi.
Delegates traveled from Nagaon to present a gamocha, chaleng chadar, and citation.
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Asam Sahitya Sabha is the apex literary organization of Assam, established in 1917.
Padma Shri is India's fourth-highest civilian award, instituted in 1954.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: arts and culture — notable literary figures and awards of AssamSources: The Sentinel
The fourth edition of the Nagaland State and Para Games commenced, featuring over 3,000 participants competing across 14 disciplines. Organised by the Nagaland Olympic Association, the event spans eight venues across Chümoukedima and Dimapur to promote inclusivity and sportsmanship.
3,000registered participants
17participating districts
14sporting disciplines
Organised by the Nagaland Olympic Association under the theme Stronger Together
More than 3,000 participants registered from all 17 districts of Nagaland
Event conducted in two phases from November 2 to November 14, 2026
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State-level multi-sport events in India are typically organised by respective state Olympic associations affiliated with the Indian Olympic Association.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: sports and inclusive regional development in Northeast IndiaSources: The Sentinel
Volunteers in Bhutan erected 108 Buddhist stupas in a single day as part of the Gelephu Mindfulness City initiative. The monarch honoured the Indian Prime Minister by dedicating a specific stupa to him, acknowledging India's backing for the urban project which could benefit Assam districts.
108number of Buddhist stupas erected
240 kmdistance south of Thimphu
15 metresheight of each stupa
Volunteers constructed 108 Buddhist stupas within nine hours in Gelephu, Bhutan.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju attended the consecration ceremony representing India.
Stupa No. 76 was dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Bhutanese King.
The urban initiative is expected to boost commerce and tourism in Assam regions like Chirang and Kokrajhar.
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Gelephu is a town situated in southern Bhutan along the border with India.
Lhabab Duchen marks a major festival in the Buddhist calendar commemorating the descent of Buddha from heaven.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: international relations — India and Bhutan bilateral tiesSources: The Assam Tribune · The Hindu
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited and Goa Shipyard Limited for eight Next Generation Corvettes. This project boosts indigenous warship design and manufacturing capabilities for the Indian Navy.
₹53,866.50 croretotal contract value for corvettes
8Next Generation Corvettes to be built
Contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore signed for eight Next Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy.
GRSE will construct five corvettes and GSL will construct the remaining three.
Project to generate 72 lakh person-days of employment in shipyards and 460 lakh in ancillary industries.
Ships will be indigenously designed by the Indian Navy and built by Defence Public Sector Undertakings.
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Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Goa Shipyard Limited is located in Vasco da Gama, Goa.
The Ministry of Defence deals with the central government's agencies and functions relating to national security.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: indigenous defence manufacturing and naval modernisationOfficial source ↗
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He highlighted India's rapid progress in clean energy, noting that the country achieved its Paris pledge ahead of schedule and aims to add another 500 Gigawatts of non-fossil capacity over the next decade.
500 Gigawattsnon-fossil capacity target by 2030
65 lakhhouseholds under Surya Ghar Yojana
200 Gigawattscurrent solar module manufacturing capacity
Inaugurated Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has connected over 65 lakh households in 24 to 25 months.
Solar module manufacturing capacity grew from around 2 Gigawatts a decade ago to over 200 Gigawatts.
India fulfilled its Paris pledge of sourcing half its installed power capacity from non-fossil sources in 2025.
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The International Solar Alliance was jointly launched by India and France in 2015 at COP21 in Paris, with its headquarters located in Gurugram, Haryana.
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was launched in February 2024 to install rooftop solar panels across Indian households.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper III: Infrastructure — Energy, Renewable Energy, and Government SchemesOfficial source ↗
The North Central Railway installed the indigenous automatic train protection system on the Karchana-Mirzapur section. This deployment expands the safety network to 785 route kilometres to prevent train collisions and overspeeding.
785 route kmTotal Kavach network under North Central Railway
₹50 lakh per kmCost for trackside equipment provision
₹80 Lakh per LocoCost for locomotive equipment provision
Total Kavach network under North Central Railway reached 785 route kilometres.
System automatically applies brakes to prevent signal passing at danger and collisions.
Trackside equipment costs roughly ₹50 lakh per km while locomotive equipment costs ₹80 lakh per loco.
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Kavach was adopted as the National Automatic Train Protection system in July 2020.
The system complies with SIL-4 safety standards, representing the highest global safety integrity level.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: railway infrastructure and safety technologies — KavachSources: The Indian Express
Indian Railways commenced regular operations for two new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains connecting Varanasi to Delhi and Mumbai to Bengaluru. These services feature modern amenities, specific luggage limits, and integrated catering managed by IRCTC.
16Number of coaches per train
70 kgFirst AC luggage allowance
₹1,915Minimum fare on Varanasi route
Both trains consist of 16 coaches offering Third AC, Second AC, and First AC classes.
Luggage allowance is 70 kg for First AC, 50 kg for Second AC, and 40 kg for Third AC.
Only passengers possessing confirmed tickets are permitted to board these sleeper trains.
IRCTC provides complimentary bottled water and a newspaper along with catering services.
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The Vande Bharat Express is an indigenous semi-high-speed train project developed under the Make in India initiative.
The Indian Railways network is managed by the Ministry of Railways and functions as the national rail transport provider.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: infrastructure and transport developmentSources: The Indian Express
The Supreme Court permitted the sale and use of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during specific hours on November 7 and 8. The bench opted for a regulated framework instead of a total prohibition, noting that previous bans failed to curb illegal conventional crackers.
Green firecrackers are permitted on November 7 and 8 between 6am to 7am and 8pm to 10pm.
A complete firecracker ban will be reinstated in Delhi-NCR starting from November 9.
Manufacturers need valid certifications from CSIR-NEERI and PESO to produce approved green crackers.
Product-specific QR codes are mandatory on every box to help consumers identify genuine green crackers.
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CSIR-NEERI is a research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, headquartered in Nagpur.
PESO functions under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, which includes the right to a clean environment.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: environmental pollution, judicial interventions, and fundamental rightsSources: Hindustan Times
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula 1 world championship at age 20 after finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix. He broke the previous record held by Sebastian Vettel to become the youngest champion in the history of the sport.
119-pointAntonelli championship lead
Kimi Antonelli finished third in the Mexico City Grand Prix to claim the 2026 world title.
He achieved the feat at 20 years and 68 days old, breaking Sebastian Vettel's former record.
Max Verstappen won the race for Red Bull, holding off Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton.
Antonelli holds an unassailable 119-point championship lead with upcoming races remaining.
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Formula 1 is the highest class of international auto racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
Sebastian Vettel previously held the record as the youngest Formula 1 world champion since winning his first title in 2010.
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