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UPSC Current Affairs — November 2026

14 articles across 7 categories for UPSC preparation.

14 Articles
7 Categories

defence

1 article

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Sets VAYU Vision for IAF: Vigilance, Self‑Reliance, Innovation, Jointness

On 1 November 2026, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit became the 29th Chief of the Indian Air Force and unveiled the VAYU vision—Vigilance, Aatmanirbha…

1 Nov 2026GS2

economy

4 articles

India Zeroes Petrol Export Duty, Raises Diesel & ATF Levies – Implications for Fuel Security

On 31 Oct 2026, India eliminated the export duty on petrol while raising export levies on diesel to ₹11.5 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel to ₹1…

1 Nov 2026GS3

GST Collections Jump 23% to ₹2.31 Lakh Crore in October 2026 – Key Figures and Implications

In October 2026, India's gross GST collections surged 23% to over ₹2.31 lakh crore, driven by higher domestic sales and a 42% jump in import‑related t…

1 Nov 2026GS3

World Bank Report Highlights India's Rapid Decline in Extreme Poverty (2011‑2023) – PM Modi’s Response

A World Bank brief released in October 2026 shows that India cut its extreme‑poverty rate from 27.1% in 2011 to 2.6% in 2023, lifting 49.6 crore peopl…

1 Nov 2026GS3

Govt Revamps PLFS Design to Capture Digital Platform Workers and Unpaid Household Labour

From January 2027, the Union government will revamp the PLFS to include digital platform workers and unpaid household activities, adding a new Second…

1 Nov 2026GS3

environment

1 article

Telangana’s Tummidihatti Barrage Plan Raised to 152 m FRL – Maharashtra’s Environmental Concerns Highlighted

Telangana’s Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has asked officials to devise solutions addressing Maharashtra’s environmental concerns over rais…

1 Nov 2026GS3

international

1 article

Israel's Post‑Election Stalemate: Opposition Debates Arab Party Alliance to Oust Netanyahu

Israel's 2026 election resulted in a hung parliament, prompting protests urging the opposition to ally with Arab parties for a majority. The debate ce…

1 Nov 2026GS2

politics

5 articles

Opposition Rally in Delhi Demands Rollback of Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls

On 1 November 2026, thousands gathered in Delhi for an opposition rally demanding the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls an…

1 Nov 2026GS2

INDIA Bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' Rally at Ramlila Maidan Over CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Alleged Irregularities

schemes

1 article

Kerala Needs Additional ₹26,074 crore to Complete Jal Jeevan Mission by Dec 2028

Kerala has spent ₹18,640.62 crore on the Jal Jeevan Mission but still needs ₹26,074.17 crore in centre‑state funds to finish the scheme by December 20…

1 Nov 2026GS3

science

1 article

TRAI Proposes Draft Framework for Responsible AI Use in Telecom Networks – Board Policies, Risk Classification & Incident Reporting

On 30 Oct 2026, TRAI released a draft framework for responsible AI use in telecom, mandating board‑approved AI policies, risk classification, human ov…

1 Nov 2026GS3

November 2026 Current Affairs for UPSC — Complete Coverage

This archive contains 14 current affairs articles from November 2026, curated specifically for UPSC Civil Services Examination preparation. Every article is reviewed for UPSC relevance, categorised by subject area, and mapped to the relevant General Studies paper — giving you structured, revision-ready content.

This month's compilation spans 7 subject categories including defence, economy, environment, and international among 7 total topics. Each category section groups articles by theme, making it easier to revise topic-wise rather than chronologically.

By GS paper distribution, GS3 accounts for 7 articles, and GS2 accounts for 7 articles this month. This breakdown helps you identify which GS papers received the most current affairs coverage and prioritise your revision accordingly.

Combine this monthly archive with Vaidra's daily current affairs for comprehensive Prelims and Mains coverage. Each article includes AI-generated key points, UPSC-specific analysis, predicted exam questions, and vocabulary terms to accelerate your preparation.

On 1 Nov 2026, the opposition coalition INDIA bloc staged the ‘Chalo Dilli’ rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh…

1 Nov 2026GS2

Union Health Minister Nadda slams INDIA bloc ‘Chalo Dilli’ rally on 1984 anti‑Sikh riot anniversary — Political fallout

On 1 Nov 2026, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda denounced the opposition’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ rally demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commiss…

1 Nov 2026GS2

Comprehensive List of Union Ministries & Departments – Structure of Indian Government (2026)

The article provides a detailed list of all Union ministries, departments, and key Cabinet committees as of 2026, outlining the administrative structu…

1 Nov 2026GS2

INDIA Bloc’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ March Demands CEC Resignation Over Voter Roll Irregularities – 1 Nov 2026

On 1 Nov 2026, the opposition INDIA bloc staged the ‘Chalo Dilli’ march at Ramlila Maidan demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged…

1 Nov 2026GS2