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NEjobs Daily BriefIssue No. 16
Sunday, 15 November 2026

Current Affairs — 15 November 2026

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  1. Arunachal Pradesh: Sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha arrived at Namsai for public darshan from 14 to 20 November 2026
  2. Assam: Yaba tablets worth ₹60 crore seized from a dumper truck in Cachar district, one arrested
  3. Assam targets April for Biswanath-Umatumoni ropeway inauguration and medical college hospital opening before Bohag Bihu
  4. Kamrup district: 234 beneficiaries received Forest Rights Title Deeds under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, in Amingaon
  5. India opposed a UNGA draft resolution advocating a moratorium on capital punishment, citing sovereign legal rights
  6. Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor to get eight new fast trains from November 16, cutting travel time
  7. Travancore Devaswom Board and India Post enable doorstep delivery of Sabarimala prasadam for pilgrims
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Art & Culture 2Infrastructure 2Defence & Security 1Polity & Governance 1International 1

Northeast4 stories

Top storyArt & Culture📍 Arunachal Pradesh01
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Arunachal Pradesh

Sacred relics of Lord Buddha arrive at Golden Pagoda in Namsai

The sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha have arrived at the Golden Pagoda in Namsai for the final phase of their Arunachal Pradesh exposition. Over 66,000 devotees previously visited the exhibitions in Tawang and Bomdila.

35,000devotees paid homage at Bomdila
66,000cumulative footfall at Tawang and Bomdila
31,000devotees attended at Tawang
  • Sacred relics arrived at Namsai on 14 November 2026 for exposition until 20 November 2026
  • Cumulative footfall at Tawang and Bomdila exceeded 66,000 devotees
  • Two special exhibitions on Buddhist heritage were inaugurated at the Golden Pagoda
  • Relics will return to the National Museum in New Delhi on 21 November 2026
📚 Background · static GK
  • The National Museum in New Delhi functions under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
  • The International Buddhist Confederation is headquartered in New Delhi as an umbrella body for Buddhist organizations.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: Indian art and culture — preservation of Buddhist heritage and relicsOfficial source ↗
Defence & Security📍 Assam02
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Assam Rifles and DRI seize yaba tablets worth ₹60 crore in Cachar

Security forces intercepted a dumper truck in Cachar district and recovered yaba tablets hidden in a special compartment. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to dismantle narcotics smuggling networks along the interstate corridor.

₹60 croremarket value of seized yaba tablets
₹40 crorevalue of previous crystal meth seizure
  • Assam Rifles and DRI Silchar conducted the joint operation in the Borkhola area.
  • Contraband worth ₹60 crore was concealed inside a specially built cabinet in a dumper truck.
  • The arrested individual and the seized items were handed over to DRI Silchar.
  • A previous seizure on October 30 recovered 20 kg of crystal methamphetamine worth ₹40 crore in Dholai Bazar.
📚 Background · static GK
  • Assam Rifles is India's oldest paramilitary force, often referred to as the Sentinels of the Northeast, and functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence functions under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs as the apex intelligence agency for anti-smuggling.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: internal security — drug trafficking and border management in the NortheastSources: The Assam Tribune
Infrastructure📍 Assam03
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Biswanath-Umatumoni ropeway eyes April launch and medical college updates

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected the Biswanath-Umatumoni ropeway project, targeting an April inauguration before Bohag Bihu. He also announced that hospital operations at the upcoming Biswanath Medical College and Hospital are expected to commence prior to the arrival of students.

1,000 hectaresreclaimed land planted in sanctuary
  • The Biswanath-Umatumoni ropeway is scheduled for inauguration in April next year before Bohag Bihu.
  • Approval applications for the Biswanath Medical College and Hospital will be submitted in January.
  • Replantation work across 1,000 hectares of reclaimed land in Behali Wildlife Sanctuary has been completed.
  • A new forest camp named Hornbill was inaugurated inside Behali Wildlife Sanctuary to strengthen security.
📚 Background · static GK
  • Bohag Bihu is the principal spring festival of Assam, marking the beginning of the Assamese new year.
  • Behali Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Assam known for its rich biodiversity and forest cover.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: regional infrastructure projects and wildlife conservation in AssamSources: The Assam Tribune
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Kamrup district distributes forest rights deeds to 234 beneficiaries

Two hundred thirty-four individuals in Kamrup received land ownership documents under forest legislation during a special fortnight observance. This initiative aims to secure livelihoods and ensure dignity for indigenous populations dependent on forested regions.

234forest rights title deeds beneficiaries
  • Two hundred thirty-four eligible persons received title deeds in Kamrup district.
  • The distribution event took place at the Integrated District Commissioner Office in Amingaon.
  • Guardian Minister Ajanta Neog formally delivered the ownership documents to recipients.
  • The distribution occurred during the observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada.
📚 Background · static GK
  • The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act was enacted in 2006.
  • The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the nodal agency for implementing the Forest Rights Act in India.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: welfare schemes and rights of tribal communities in IndiaSources: The Assam Tribune

National3 stories

InternationalNational05

India rejects UN resolution on death penalty moratorium

62ndHuman Rights Council session
  • India voted against the United Nations General Assembly draft resolution seeking a moratorium on capital punishment.
  • Bhavika Mangalanandan represented India as first secretary at the Permanent Mission to the United Nations.
  • The country applies capital punishment exclusively in cases categorized as the rarest of rare.
📚 Background · static GK
  • The United Nations General Assembly is the main deliberative organ of the UN, headquartered in New York.
  • The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: international relations — India and international bodiesSources: Hindustan Times
InfrastructureNational06

Delhi-Meerut corridor to introduce eight fast Namo Bharat trains

Eight new fast Namo Bharat train services will operate on the Delhi-Meerut corridor starting November 16 to reduce peak-hour travel time. These limited-stop services aim to offer faster commutes for daily passengers while easing traffic congestion.

8new fast train services added
50 minutesfull corridor travel time
1.1 lakhdaily passenger handling capacity
  • The NCRTC will launch eight new fast train services on November 16.
  • The entire corridor will be covered in under 50 minutes by the new services.
  • Regular services will continue running at ten-minute intervals without changes.
📚 Background · static GK
  • The National Capital Region Transport Corporation implements the Regional Rapid Transit System projects in India.
  • The Namo Bharat trains are operated on India's first Regional Rapid Transit System corridor.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: mass rapid transit systems and urban infrastructure developmentSources: Hindustan Times
Art & CultureNational07

Sabarimala pilgrims can send temple prasadam home via postal service

Devotees visiting the Sabarimala shrine can dispatch temple offerings directly to their residences using a newly established postal facility. This collaborative initiative between temple authorities and the postal department aims to relieve travellers from carrying heavy packages during the pilgrimage.

41-dayMandala pilgrimage season duration
  • The service uses Speed Post Parcel to deliver offerings like Aravana Payasam and Appam across the country.
  • The 41-day Mandala pilgrimage season commences on November 17.
  • Bookings can also be made through post offices nationwide to send prasadam anywhere in India.
📚 Background · static GK
  • India Post operates under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India.
  • Speed Post is a high-speed postal service introduced by India Post in 1986.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: governance and public service delivery — India Post initiativesSources: Hindustan Times
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Today's current affairs quiz

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

  1. Art & CultureWhere did the sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha arrive on 14 November 2026 for the final phase of their exposition in Arunachal Pradesh?

  2. Art & CultureWhat was the cumulative footfall of devotees at the Tawang and Bomdila expositions before the relics reached Namsai?

  3. Defence & SecurityWhich forces conducted the joint operation to recover yaba tablets in Cachar?

  4. Defence & SecurityWhere was the narcotics consignment concealed inside the intercepted vehicle?

  5. InfrastructureWhen is the Biswanath-Umatumoni ropeway likely to be inaugurated?

  6. InfrastructureWhat is the name of the newly inaugurated forest camp in Behali Wildlife Sanctuary?

  7. Polity & GovernanceHow many beneficiaries received title deeds in Kamrup district?

  8. Polity & GovernanceIn which location was the title distribution ceremony held?

  9. InternationalWhich specific provision of draft resolution A/C.3/81/L.37 did India formally disassociate itself from?

  10. InternationalHow does Indian legal framework administer capital punishment according to the statements delivered at the United Nations?

  11. InfrastructureHow many stations will the new fast Namo Bharat trains halt at?

  12. InfrastructureWhat is the total travel time for the full Delhi-Meerut corridor using the new fast services?

  13. Art & CultureWhich postal service is utilized for the doorstep delivery of Sabarimala prasadam?

  14. Art & CultureWhat is the duration of the Mandala pilgrimage season at Sabarimala?

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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