Daily Current Affairs 11th Nov 2026
Daily Current Affairs 11th Nov 2026
National Current Affairs
Union Cabinet Approves Nutrient-Based Subsidy for Rabi 2026–27
The Union Cabinet has approved Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the Rabi 2026–27 season.
Season: Rabi 2026–27
Coverage period: 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Estimated budget requirement: Approximately ₹62,370 crore.
Purpose: To ensure the availability of fertilisers at affordable prices for farmers and support agricultural production.
India and Norway Explore Cooperation on Waste Management
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India and Norway have explored joint technological solutions to convert industrial waste into useful resources for sustainable construction.
The initiative aims to promote a circular economy, reduce industrial waste and encourage the sustainable use of resources, particularly in the cement and construction sectors.
Government Approves Continuation of Stand-Up India Scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Stand-Up India Scheme.
The scheme promotes entrepreneurship by facilitating bank loans for eligible entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women, helping them establish greenfield enterprises.
Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units to Continue
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units.
The initiative aims to improve access to institutional credit for micro enterprises and support small business owners by strengthening credit guarantee arrangements.
Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to confer the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26 in New Delhi.
The awards recognise cities and urban local bodies for their performance in cleanliness, sanitation and waste management under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban.
Aqua Line Metro Extension Approved in Uttar Pradesh
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Noida-Greater Noida Aqua Line Metro corridor.
Route: Noida Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-04.
Total length: 8.449 kilometres.
Number of stations: 5.
Objective: Improve public transport connectivity and facilitate easier commuting between Noida and Greater Noida.
Export of Lithium-Ion Battery Black Mass Prohibited
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has prohibited the export of lithium-ion battery black mass.
The decision aims to strengthen domestic battery recycling, improve the recovery of critical minerals and support India’s self-reliance in the battery manufacturing and recycling sectors.
India Ranked 38th in Global Innovation Index 2026
India has secured the 38th position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Important facts :
India’s global rank: 38th.
Total economies assessed: 139.
India ranked first among 36 lower-middle-income economies.
India also ranked first in Central and Southern Asia.
Switzerland retained the first position globally.
PV Sindhu Elected Chairperson of IOA Athletes’ Commission
Indian badminton star P. V. Sindhu has been elected Chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2030 term.
Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has been elected Vice-Chairperson.
The commission represents athletes’ interests and works to strengthen their participation in Olympic-related decision-making.
Indian Air Force Creates Aviation Record at Nyoma
The Indian Air Force’s IL-76MD heavy-lift transport aircraft, known as Gajraj, has achieved a historic milestone by successfully landing at Nyoma Airfield in Ladakh.
Airfield: Nyoma, Ladakh.
Altitude: 13,629 feet.
Aircraft: IL-76MD.
Achievement: Highest-altitude landing ever recorded for this aircraft type anywhere in the world.
The achievement highlights India’s strategic airlift capabilities in high-altitude and challenging Himalayan terrain.
Jammu & Kashmir Current Affairs
Face Authentication Not Mandatory for Ration Collection in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has clarified that face authentication is not compulsory for beneficiaries to receive ration under the public distribution system.
Beneficiaries can use alternative authentication methods, including:
Fingerprint authentication.
Iris scanning.
OTP-based authentication.
Facial recognition.
The clarification aims to ensure that eligible ration beneficiaries are not denied their entitled food grains because of difficulties with facial authentication.
J&K Government Plans to Revive Saffron Mission
Agriculture Minister Javid Ahmad Dar has stated that the Jammu and Kashmir Government is working on a plan to revive the Saffron Development Mission under the Jammu and Kashmir Saffron and Integrated Production Programme (JK-SIPP).
The initiative aims to strengthen saffron cultivation, improve productivity, support saffron growers and revive the region’s traditional saffron industry.
Ganderbal Administration Issues Weather Advisory
The Ganderbal district administration has directed officers and heads of essential service departments to remain stationed at their respective headquarters in view of the forecast of widespread rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from November 12.
The advisory aims to ensure preparedness and uninterrupted delivery of essential services during adverse weather conditions.
CM Omar Abdullah to Visit Udhampur and Reasi
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is scheduled to visit Udhampur and Reasi on November 11 to review the progress of developmental works and inaugurate important public infrastructure projects.
The visit is aimed at assessing ongoing projects and reviewing development activities in both districts.
International Current Affairs
India Re-Elected President of International Solar Alliance
India has been re-elected as President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the 2026–2028 term for the third consecutive time.
France has also been re-elected as Co-President.
Important Facts :
Organisation: International Solar Alliance.
Established: 2015.
Founding countries: India and France.
Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana.
Objective: Promote solar energy and international cooperation in renewable energy.
India and Oman Conduct Exercise Naseem Al Bahr
The Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman conducted the 15th edition of their bilateral maritime exercise, Exercise Naseem Al Bahr.
The exercise took place in Muscat, Oman, from November 8 to 11, 2026.
Its objective is to strengthen maritime cooperation, improve interoperability and enhance naval coordination between the two countries.