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NEjobs Daily BriefIssue No. 11
Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Current Affairs — 10 November 2026

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  1. Assam: DRI recovers two elephant tusks weighing 3.7 kg near Sonapur Toll Gate on 5th November 2026
  2. Arunachal Pradesh: 11,969 devotees visited TGL Monastery in Bomdila during the first two days of the Shakyamuni Buddha relics exposition
  3. Nagaland: Digital Life Certificate camp for DoT and BSNL pensioners held in Kohima on 10 November 2026
  4. Sikkim: ICAR-NRCO Pakyong organised an awareness programme on Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2.0 and Janajatiya Gaurav Varsha Pakhwada for 50 farmers
  5. Ministry of Coal concluded Round 2 of the ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme with NTPC Limited applications and opened Round 3
  6. India urged developed nations to fulfil climate finance obligations under Article 9.1 at UNFCCC COP31 in Antalya
  7. Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands get ₹175 crore and ₹218 crore for fisheries growth under PMMSY
  8. India's overall LFPR rose to 55.5% and WPR to 52.7% during July-September 2026, with declining rural unemployment
8stories
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Economy 3Environment 2Art & Culture 1Govt Schemes 1Polity & Governance 1

Northeast4 stories

Top storyEnvironment📍 Assam01
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DRI intercepts wildlife trafficking in Assam and recovers two elephant tusks

Officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence intercepted a wildlife trafficking bid near Sonapur Toll Gate in Assam. The operation led to the seizure of two elephant tusks weighing 3.7 kg after armed suspects fled the scene.

3.7 kgcombined weight of elephant tusks
27 kmdistance from Guwahati to interception site
  • DRI officers intercepted five suspects on two-wheelers near Sonapur Toll Gate on 5th November 2026.
  • Suspects brandished a Khukri and a Dao before abandoning the bag and escaping.
  • The recovered elephant tusks weighed approximately 3.7 kg and measured 29 inches and 30 inches.
  • Seized items were handed over to the Assam State Forest Department for further investigation.
📚 Background · static GK
  • The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence functions under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Ministry of Finance.
  • The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1972.
  • CITES is an international agreement between governments to ensure that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: environment and wildlife conservation — wildlife traffickingOfficial source ↗
Art & Culture📍 Arunachal Pradesh02
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Arunachal Pradesh

Sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha draw devotees at Bomdila in Arunachal Pradesh

The sacred exposition of the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha at Thubchog Gatsel Ling Monastery in Bomdila drew 11,969 visitors in two days. The event is organised by the Ministry of Culture and partner institutions, with subsequent viewings scheduled in Namsai district.

11,969devotees visited in first two days
  • 11,969 devotees visited TGL Monastery during the first two days of the exposition.
  • Public darshan at TGL Monastery in Bomdila continues until November 13, 2026.
  • The relics will move to the Golden Pagoda in Namsai district from November 14 to 20, 2026.
  • The exposition is organised by the Ministry of Culture, National Museum, Arunachal Pradesh government, and IBC.
📚 Background · static GK
  • The Ministry of Culture is a cabinet ministry of the Government of India charged with preservation and promotion of art and culture in India.
  • The National Museum in New Delhi is one of the largest museums in India, functioning under the Ministry of Culture.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: Indian art and culture — preservation of Buddhist heritage and relicsOfficial source ↗
Govt Schemes📍 Nagaland03
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Digital life certificate camp organised for pensioners in Kohima

The Joint Controller of Communication Accounts, NE II Telecom Circle, Dimapur organised a Digital Life Certificate camp for Department of Telecommunications and BSNL pensioners in Kohima. The initiative helped pensioners submit life certificates using the Jeevan Pramaan App and address pension-related grievances.

23pensioners attended the camp
11pensioners completed digital life certificates
  • Organised by the Office of Joint Controller of Communication Accounts, NE II Telecom Circle, Dimapur
  • Held at the BSNL Office in Kohima on 10 November 2026 for DoT and BSNL pensioners
  • A total of 23 pensioners attended, with 11 successfully completing their Digital Life Certificates
  • Participants were demonstrated the procedure using the Jeevan Pramaan App and submitted Know Your Pensioner forms
📚 Background · static GK
  • Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric-enabled digital life certificate scheme for pensioners launched by the Government of India
  • The Department of Telecommunications functions under the Ministry of Communications
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: governance — welfare schemes and digital governanceOfficial source ↗
Polity & Governance📍 Sikkim04
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ICAR-NRCO in Pakyong holds awareness programme on Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2.0

ICAR-National Research Centre for Orchids in Pakyong organised an awareness programme on Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2.0 and Janajatiya Gaurav Varsha Pakhwada for organic farmers from four local villages. The event aimed to promote sustainable farming practices, soil health management, and distributed plastic pots under the Tribal Sub-Plan Scheme.

50farmers and beneficiaries participated
  • Fifty farmers from Dikling, Padamchey, Lossing and Chalamthung villages participated in the programme.
  • Participants received plastic pots under the Tribal Sub-Plan Scheme.
  • The nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2.0 campaign runs from 22 October to 30 November 2026.
  • The Janajatiya Gaurav Varsha Pakhwada is scheduled from 1 November to 15 November 2026.
📚 Background · static GK
  • ICAR stands for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, which is the apex body for coordinating agricultural research and education in India.
  • The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) provides crop insurance coverage to farmers.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: agricultural campaigns and farmer welfare initiativesOfficial source ↗

National4 stories

EconomyNational05

Coal ministry concludes round 2 of coal gasification scheme and opens round 3

The Ministry of Coal successfully concluded the second round of its coal gasification promotion scheme with two applications from NTPC Limited for producing urea, methanol, and DME. Following this, the ministry launched the third round of the initiative to accelerate domestic coal gasification technologies.

₹37,500 crorescheme financial outlay
100 million tonnescoal gasification capacity target by 2030
  • Union Cabinet approved the coal gasification scheme on 13th May 2026 with a total outlay of ₹37,500 crore.
  • Round 2 concluded with two applications from NTPC Limited for producing urea, methanol, and dimethyl ether.
  • Round 3 of the scheme opened on 10th November 2026 with the application deadline set for 11th January 2027.
  • The initiative aims to support the national target of achieving 100 million tonnes of coal gasification capacity by 2030.
📚 Background · static GK
  • The Ministry of Coal is headed by a Union Cabinet Minister and is responsible for the development and conservation of coal resources in India.
  • NTPC Limited is a central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Power, established in 1975.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: industrial policy and energy sector initiatives — coal gasificationOfficial source ↗
EnvironmentNational06

India reaffirms climate multilateralism and equity at UNFCCC COP31

India delivered its opening statement at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC in Antalya, Türkiye, calling for an ambitious and fair outcome. The country emphasised the principles of equity, just transition, and the fulfilment of climate finance obligations by developed nations.

  • India delivered its opening statement at UNFCCC COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.
  • The country stressed equity, CBDR-RC, and adaptation needs for the Global South.
  • India highlighted the obligation of developed countries to provide public climate finance under Article 9.1.
  • The statement aligned India with G77 and China, LMDC, and BASIC groups.
📚 Background · static GK
  • The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro and entered into force in 1994.
  • The Paris Agreement, adopted at COP21, aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius.
  • The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal ministry for climate change negotiations in India.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: environment — international climate change negotiations and UNFCCC COPOfficial source ↗
EconomyNational07

Island fisheries in Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar to drive Blue Economy

The government is prioritizing island fisheries in Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to boost India's Blue Economy. Substantial investments are targeting tuna, seaweed, and ornamental fisheries to expand sustainable exports and livelihoods.

11,099 kmIndia's coastline length
₹218 croreAndaman & Nicobar investment allocation
₹175 croreLakshadweep investment allocation
  • Andaman & Nicobar Islands received an investment allocation of ₹218 crore for fisheries development.
  • Lakshadweep has been earmarked ₹218 crore and ₹175 crore respectively under PMMSY for island-led growth.
  • Lakshadweep's five-year plan aims to double tuna production to 50,000 tonnes using deep-sea and traditional vessels.
  • Seafood exports from India reached a value of around ₹73,890 crore during FY 2025-26.
📚 Background · static GK
  • PMMSY stands for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, launched by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
  • MPEDA stands for Marine Products Export Development Authority, functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: marine resources, Blue Economy and fisheries sector development in IndiaOfficial source ↗
EconomyNational08

Periodic labour force survey shows rise in employment during July-September 2026

The National Statistical Office released the Periodic Labour Force Survey quarterly bulletin for July-September 2026, showing improvements in labour force participation and worker population ratios. Overall unemployment also declined alongside growth in rural agricultural employment and self-employment.

55.5%overall LFPR for persons
52.7%overall WPR
5.1%overall unemployment rate
  • Overall LFPR for persons aged 15 years and above increased to 55.5% in July-September 2026.
  • Overall Worker Population Ratio rose to 52.7% during the July-September 2026 quarter.
  • Overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above improved to 5.1%.
  • Rural agricultural employment increased by 3.8 percentage points quarter-on-quarter to 56.7%.
📚 Background · static GK
  • The Periodic Labour Force Survey was launched by the National Statistical Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation to provide employment and unemployment data.
  • The National Statistical Office operates under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: Indian economy and employment data — PLFSOfficial source ↗
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Today's current affairs quiz

13 questions from the stories above. Pick your answers, then check your score.

  1. EnvironmentWhere was the wildlife trafficking operation intercepted by the DRI?

  2. EnvironmentWhat was the combined weight of the elephant tusks recovered during the operation?

  3. Art & CultureWhere are the sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha currently being exhibited in Bomdila?

  4. Govt SchemesWhere was the Digital Life Certificate camp for DoT and BSNL pensioners organised on 10 November 2026?

  5. Govt SchemesHow many pensioners successfully completed their Digital Life Certificate during the Kohima camp?

  6. Polity & GovernanceWhich institution organised the awareness programme on Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2.0 in Pakyong?

  7. Polity & GovernanceUnder which scheme did the farmers receive plastic pots during the event?

  8. EnvironmentWhere is the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UNFCCC being held?

  9. EnvironmentWhich article of the Paris Agreement establishes the obligation of developed countries to provide financial resources?

  10. EconomyWhat is the targeted tuna production under Lakshadweep's five-year plan?

  11. EconomyHow much investment has been allocated to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands for fisheries development under PMMSY?

  12. EconomyWhat was the overall Labour Force Participation Rate for persons aged 15 years and above during July-September 2026?

  13. EconomyWhat was the overall Worker Population Ratio during the July-September 2026 quarter?

ℹ About these current affairs

Every story is written in our own words from official Government of India releases (Press Information Bureau, including its Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Aizawl, Agartala, Kohima, Itanagar and Gangtok offices) and from reports in leading newspapers of Assam, the Northeast, India and the world. Each story is checked before it is published and links to its official source or to the newspapers it draws on.

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