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  1. Home
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  3. 2 November 2026

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UPSC Current Affairs2 November 2026

17 articles across 4 GS papers · Updated today

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

PM‑KUSUM & PM Surya Ghar Enable Zero‑Bill Rooftop Solar for 21 Lakh Homes — Scale & UPSC Relevance

Zero‑bill rooftop solar under PM‑KUSUM transforms energy security for 21 lakh Indian homes.

83%
UPSC
2
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS4

Leaked Exam Papers Spark Debate on NTA Governance and Accountability

NTA paper leaks expose accountability gaps in autonomous agencies.

82%
UPSC
3
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

Civil Aviation Ministry Launches Digi Yatra Trials for International Passengers at Seven Airports – 2026

Digi Yatra trial brings biometric, contact‑less travel to seven Indian international airports.

82%
UPSC

GS Paper I

1 article

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Sahitya Akademi’s Founding Vision vs Modern Educational Neglect of Literature — Implications for UPSC

Literary autonomy vs science‑centric education: a UPSC‑relevant policy clash

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40%
UPSC

GS Paper II

7 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

Defence Ministry Awards ₹53,866 cr Contracts to GRSE and GSL for Eight Indigenous Next‑Generation Corvettes

India pushes self‑reliance with ₹53,866 cr naval shipbuilding contracts to GRSE and GSL.

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78%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Kerala’s Community Study Centres (CSC) – Enhancing Tribal Education Beyond Enrolment

Kerala’s CSCs turn tribal enrolment into real learning outcomes.

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75%
UPSC
schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

Centre Issues 2026 Grievance Redressal Rules for VB‑G RAM G Scheme – 15‑Day Resolution Mandate

15‑day grievance redressal for VB‑G RAM G scheme tightens accountability in rural employment.

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74%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

ECI’s Revised SIR Rules Lead to 1.92 Lakh Voter Enrolment Rejections in Telangana

ECI’s rule change stalls voter enrolment, exposing gaps in electoral governance.

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70%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS2

ED Registers Money‑Laundering Case Against Media Bar​on Subhash Chandra Over ₹1,322 Cr LIC Housing Finance Fraud

ED’s PMLA case on Subhash Chandra underscores gaps in loan‑fraud detection and regulatory oversight.

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70%
UPSC
internationalInternational BodiesGS2

UNGA Vote on US Cuba Embargo Shows Sharp Decline in Support – India Stands Firm

India backs UN call to lift US Cuba embargo, signalling non‑aligned resolve amid US‑Russia pressure.

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55%
UPSC
internationalGeneralGS2

US Midterm Elections 2026: Trump’s Stance, Postal Ballots & Recount Rules – Implications for UPSC

US 2026 mid‑terms expose federal‑state electoral gaps crucial for UPSC Polity.

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50%
UPSC

GS Paper III

8 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

PM‑KUSUM & PM Surya Ghar Enable Zero‑Bill Rooftop Solar for 21 Lakh Homes — Scale & UPSC Relevance

Zero‑bill rooftop solar under PM‑KUSUM transforms energy security for 21 lakh Indian homes.

Read full analysis
83%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

Civil Aviation Ministry Launches Digi Yatra Trials for International Passengers at Seven Airports – 2026

Digi Yatra trial brings biometric, contact‑less travel to seven Indian international airports.

Read full analysis
82%
UPSC
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

ISRO’s GSLV‑F18 Success and NavIC Rescue: Funding, Component Gaps and Policy Needs

GSLV‑F18 success spotlights budget needs and policy reforms for India’s space programme

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78%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on GST‑2.0, TOD and ₹1 Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund for Hyderabad

GST‑2.0 and Urban Challenge Fund aim to make housing cheaper and cities greener.

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76%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

List of All Union Ministries and Their Departments – A Quick Reference for UPSC (2026)

PM‑led metro expansion underscores the role of ministries in urban infrastructure.

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70%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Supreme Court Scrutiny Leads NPPA to Impose 30% Trade‑Margin Cap on 137 Anti‑Cancer Drugs

Supreme Court triggers 30% trade‑margin cap on 137 cancer drugs to curb price abuse.

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70%
UPSC
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

AI Models Claim to Disprove Exponential Time Hypothesis — Implications for Computational Research

AI‑generated proof challenges ETH, urging policy rethink on research access

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70%
UPSC
economyMacro TrendsGS3

India’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.2% (2023‑24); Female Workforce Participation Rises – Decent‑Work Challenges

Low unemployment masks informal jobs; UPSC must probe decent‑work gaps.

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60%
UPSC

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS4

Leaked Exam Papers Spark Debate on NTA Governance and Accountability

NTA paper leaks expose accountability gaps in autonomous agencies.

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82%
UPSC
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