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Daily Current Affairs 10 November 2026 with MCQs & Static GK

Here are today's top competitive exam current affairs updates featuring key national, international, defense, sports, and science & technology developments along with Static GK boosters and practice MCQs.

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National Current Affairs

The Bahamas becomes the 116th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)

  • The Bahamas formally handed over its instrument of accession during the ISA's 9th Assembly held in New Delhi.
  • The document was submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs, India, completing the official accession process.
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Capital: Nassau
Location: Atlantic Ocean
ISA Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Nirmala Lakshman wins the Sharjah Award for Non-Fiction Book

  • Nirmala Lakshman was honored in the Best International Non-Fiction Book category.
  • She won the award for her acclaimed book titled 'The Tamils: A Portrait of a Community'.
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Country: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
UAE Capital: Abu Dhabi
UAE Currency: Emirati Dirham (AED)

Union Cabinet approves ₹2,814 crore 'Capex Support Scheme' for critical minerals

  • The scheme aims to incentivize and promote the domestic processing of critical minerals such as lithium and nickel.
  • It carries a total financial outlay of ₹2,814 crore to strengthen India's clean energy supply chain.
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Primary Use: Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries, energy storage, and high-tech manufacturing
Key Minerals Included: Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, Rare Earth Elements

Tamil Nadu tops the 'India Science and Technology (S&T) Scoreboard'

  • Tamil Nadu secured the top rank in the S&T Scoreboard by producing 44,611 research publications.
  • Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra secured the second and third positions respectively.
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Capital: Chennai
Governor: R. N. Ravi
Chief Minister: M. K. Stalin

World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026 observed globally on November 5

  • Observed annually to raise global awareness about tsunami risks and early warning systems.
  • Designated by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2015.
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Date: November 5
Established By: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
First Observed: 2016

IAF Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit presents the 'VAYU' vision

  • The 'VAYU' framework stands for Vigilance, Aatmanirbharta, Yukti, and Unity.
  • The vision aims to make the Indian Air Force more combat-ready, self-reliant, and technology-driven.
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Founded: October 8, 1932
Headquarters: New Delhi
Air Force Day: October 8

DRDO test-fires 'Pralay' surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile

  • The flight test was successfully conducted off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha.
  • Pralay is an indigenously developed short-range, surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile.
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DRDO Established: January 1, 1958
DRDO Headquarters: New Delhi
Pralay Strike Range: 150 to 500 km

2nd National SDRF CBRN Competition 2026 held in Ghaziabad

  • The competition focused on disaster response capabilities for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) emergencies.
  • It was organized in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, featuring state disaster response forces across India.
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Motto of NDRF: Aapda Seva Sadaiv Neta
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
NDRF Established: 2006 (under Disaster Management Act, 2005)

Fast Track Special Court (FTSC) scheme extended until 2031

  • The Government has extended the FTSC scheme to fast-track trials for pending POCSO and rape cases.
  • The extension ensures continued judicial support for vulnerable victims across various states.
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Full Form: Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
POCSO Act Enacted: 2012

Iliana Iotova becomes the first woman President of Bulgaria

  • Iliana Iotova achieved a landmark victory in the Bulgarian presidential election.
  • She takes charge as the country's first female head of state.
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Capital: Sofia
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Prime Minister: Rumen Radev

Supreme Court clarifies 24-hour arrest rule under Article 22(2)

  • The Supreme Court ruled that the 24-hour limit for producing an arrested person before a magistrate is calculated from 'actual custody' time.
  • The court emphasized that formal arrest timing will not supersede the time of taking an individual into physical police custody.
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Article 22(1): Right to be informed of grounds of arrest and consult a legal practitioner
Article 22(2): Right to be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours of arrest
Part of Constitution: Part III (Fundamental Rights)

NASA researchers discover 4.1-billion-year-old Martian rock 'Tegahza 001'

  • The ancient meteorite was identified in the Taoudenni Salt Flats of the Sahara Desert in Mali.
  • Studies confirm the rock originated from Mars and is approximately 4.1 billion years old.
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Capital of Mali: Bamako
NASA Established: July 29, 1958
NASA Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
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Sports Current Affairs

India wins the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for a record sixth time

  • India secured the title by defeating Japan 4-1 in the final match.
  • With this victory, India strengthened its record as the most successful team in the history of the tournament.
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Capital: Tokyo (located on Honshu Island)
Currency: Japanese Yen
Parliament: Diet

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

  • Legendary Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international football.
  • He retires as the highest male goalscorer in international football history.
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Capital of Portugal: Lisbon
Currency of Portugal: Euro
International Goals Scored: 146

Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu wins historic Wushu medal at Youth Olympic Games

  • She became the first Indian athlete to secure a medal in Wushu at the Youth Olympic Games.
  • The event took place in Dakar, Senegal.
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Wushu Origin: China
Capital of Senegal: Dakar
Youth Olympic Games Host 2026: Dakar, Senegal
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Q1.
Which country recently became the 116th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
Q2.
Which state topped the 'India Science and Technology (S&T) Scoreboard' with 44,611 research publications?
Q3.
What is the strike range of the indigenously developed 'Pralay' surface-to-surface missile test-fired by DRDO?
Q4.
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the 24-hour limit for presenting an arrested person before a magistrate prescribed?
Q5.
Who has been appointed/elected as the first woman President of Bulgaria?