Daily Current Affairs 2nd Nov 2026
Daily Current Affairs 2nd Nov 2026
Jammu & Kashmir Current Affairs
Shailendra Kumar Given Additional Charge of J&K Chief Secretary
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned the charge of Chief Secretary to senior IAS officer Shailendra Kumar until the arrival of newly appointed Chief Secretary Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav. Yadav succeeds Atal Dulloo, who retired on October 31, 2026.
Six IAS Officers Transferred in Jammu and Kashmir
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered a major administrative reshuffle involving six IAS officers in Jammu and Kashmir. The changes include new departmental responsibilities and additional charges.
Annual Darbar Move Offices Reopen in Jammu
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The Civil Secretariat and other Darbar Move offices have reopened in Jammu on November 2 for the winter session of 2026–27.
Important points :
Winter Secretariat will function in Srinagar.
Civil Secretariat Jammu working hours: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Special Move Travel Allowance: ₹25,000 per eligible employee.
LG Manoj Sinha Inaugurates 1,416 Transit Accommodation Flats
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated 1,416 transit accommodation flats in Kashmir for employees recruited under the Prime Minister’s Package. The initiative aims to provide better residential facilities to employees working in the Valley.
National Current Affairs
October GST Collection Records Major Growth
India’s gross GST collection for October 2026 reached approximately ₹2.31 lakh crore, registering a growth of 23 per cent compared to the corresponding period last year.
Important fact: GST was introduced in India on 1 July 2017.
Piprahwa Buddha Relics Reach Tawang Monastery
The sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha reached Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh on November 2, 2026, as part of a special exposition.
India-EU Trade Discussions
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal held discussions with European Commission officials in Brussels regarding trade, market access and the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement.
Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026
The Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 is scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The summit focuses on renewable energy development, investment and innovation.
Sikkim Dairy Development Under White Revolution 2.0
Dairy and livestock development projects worth ₹251.56 lakh are being undertaken in Sikkim under the White Revolution 2.0 initiative. The programme also includes the establishment of 57 new dairy cooperative societies.
International Current Affairs
Bhutan Builds 108 Buddhist Stupas
Bhutan witnessed the construction and consecration of 108 Buddhist stupas at Gelephu Mindfulness City. The initiative highlights the country’s Buddhist heritage and cultural traditions.
India Strengthens Engagement with European Union
India continued discussions with European Union representatives on trade cooperation, market access and economic partnership.
Economy and Banking
Sovereign Gold Bond Premature Redemption
The Sovereign Gold Bond 2021–22 Series VII became eligible for premature redemption on November 2, 2026, after completion of the prescribed five-year period.
Coal India Records Strong Production
Coal India reported its highest-ever monthly production of approximately 67.2 million tonnes in October 2026.
Science and Technology
Gaia Mission Reveals Starquakes
Data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission has provided new insights into starquakes, which are seismic-like movements occurring on the surfaces of stars.
Digi Yatra International Trials
Digi Yatra has started international passenger trials at seven airports during November–December 2026 for eligible Indian nationals holding electronic passports.
Important One-Liners for Competitive Exams
GST was implemented in India on – 1 July 2017.
Newly appointed J&K Chief Secretary – Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav.
Interim charge of J&K Chief Secretary – Shailendra Kumar.
J&K Lieutenant Governor – Manoj Sinha.
Winter Darbar Move offices reopened in Jammu – 2 November 2026.
Special Move Travel Allowance – ₹25,000.
Sacred Piprahwa Buddha relics reached – Tawang Monastery.
Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026 venue – Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
India’s gross GST collection for October 2026 – Approximately ₹2.31 lakh crore.
White Revolution 2.0 is related to – Dairy sector development.
European Space Agency’s Gaia mission is associated with – Astronomy and astrometry.
Digi Yatra is related to – Contactless air travel and passenger processing.
Coal India’s October 2026 production – 67.2 million tonnes.
Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City is located in – Bhutan.
Sovereign Gold Bonds are issued by – Reserve Bank of India on behalf of the Government of India.