DAILY EDITION 11 November 2026

Daily Current Affairs 11 November 2026 with MCQs & Static GK | MySarkariNaukri

Here are today's top national, international, banking, awards, sports, and science current affairs updates for November 11, 2026.

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National Current Affairs

India Re-elected as ISA President for Third Consecutive Term (2026–2028)

India was re-elected as President and France as Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the 2026–2028 term during the 9th Session in New Delhi.
India committed Rs. 225 crore (USD 25 million) to expand affordable solar-energy access.
Promotes solar financing via USD 200M Africa Solar Facility, USD 300M Nigeria DRE Fund, and aims to deploy 1 million solar pumps globally inspired by India's PM-KUSUM scheme.
Targeting up to 500 MW solar capacity in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) by 2030.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Launch Date: 30 November 2015 (COP21, Paris)

Member Countries: 130 signatory & member countries (as of Nov 2026)

Vision / Principle: One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG)

Jointly Launched By: India and France

WIPO Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026: India Ranks 38th; Switzerland Tops

WIPO released the 19th edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII 2026). India ranked 38th with a score of 40.1.
Switzerland retained 1st position for the 16th consecutive year (score: 66.7), followed by Sweden (2nd) and USA (3rd).
India ranked 1st among Central and Southern Asia economies and 1st among 36 Lower Middle-Income (LMI) economies.
Bengaluru (25th globally) emerged as India's top innovation cluster, followed by Delhi (27th), Mumbai (43rd), and Chennai (79th).

STATIC GK BOOSTER: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

GII 2026 Top Rank: Switzerland (1st, 16th consecutive year)

GII 2026 Bottom Rank: Chad (139th)

INS Surat Participates in 15th India-Oman Naval Exercise 'Naseem Al Bahr 2026'

The 15th edition of bilateral naval exercise 'Naseem Al Bahr' (Sea Breeze) was held off Muscat, Oman, from 8th to 11th November 2026.
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Surat represented the Indian Navy alongside the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO).
The exercise included both Harbour and Sea phases followed by a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) to boost interoperability.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: Oman

Capital: Muscat

Currency: Omani Rial

Bilateral Naval Exercise: Naseem Al Bahr

ADB Releases USD 21.6 Million First Tranche for Mizoram Healthcare Scheme

ADB released the first tranche of USD 21.6M under a total USD 108M results-based loan for Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS).
Funding structure: 90% as grant (Rs 184.93 crore) and 10% as loan (Rs 20.54 crore) deposited into the state's Healthcare Corpus Fund.
MUHCS provides cashless coverage up to Rs 5 lakh annually per eligible family at empanelled hospitals.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Headquarters: Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines

Mizoram Capital: Aizawl

MUHCS Operational Date: 1 April 2025

IOB Launches 'IOB Digital Rupee' App with Programmable CBDC Facility

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) launched its 'IOB Digital Rupee' mobile app featuring Programmable CBDC (PCBDC) functionality.
Enables purpose-specific disbursement of government grants, benefits, and targeted financial assistance via Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT).
Supports Peer-to-Peer (P2P), Peer-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions, and UPI interoperability.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)

Founder: M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Chettyar

Tagline: Good People to Bank With

Established: 10 February 1937

Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

ICICI Life Insurance Launches 'EzyGrow' ULIP with Enhanced WOP Benefits

ICICI Life Insurance launched 'ICICI Life EzyGrow', a Unit-Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) distributed exclusively via Policybazaar.
Offers Waiver of Premium (WOP) benefits of 2X and 3X, where the insurer funds twice or thrice the pending premiums upon the death of the life assured.
Includes Family Income Benefit, Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) for retirement, and a 5-year mandatory lock-in period.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: Unit-Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP)

Risk Bearer: Policyholder (Market-linked returns)

Lock-in Period: 5 years in India

France Honours Dr. Devi Shetty with 'Knight of the National Order of Merit'

Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Founder & Chairman of Narayana Health, was conferred the 'Knight of the National Order of Merit' by France.
Recognized for providing medical support to the French community in Bengaluru during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presented by Marc Lamy, Consul General of France in Bengaluru.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: National Order of Merit (Ordre national du Mérite)

Grades: 5 (Knight, Officer, Commander, Grand Officer, Grand Cross)

Status: France's 2nd-highest national order after Legion of Honour

Established: 3 December 1963 by President Charles de Gaulle

Amit Shah Confers President's Police Colour on Uttarakhand State Police

Union Home Minister Amit Shah conferred the President's Police Colour ('Rashtrapati Ka Nishan') on Uttarakhand Police in Dehradun.
Uttarakhand became the 16th state police force in India to receive this highest ceremonial honor.
The event coincided with the silver jubilee (25th anniversary) of Uttarakhand state formation (formed 9 Nov 2000).

STATIC GK BOOSTER: President's Colour

First Recipient: Indian Navy (27 May 1951)

Uttarakhand State Rank: 16th State Police force to receive it

Aldrei Ong Wins 2026 James Dyson Global Sustainability Award for 'Sentinel'

Filipino structural engineer Aldrei Ong won the 2026 James Dyson Global Sustainability Award for 'Sentinel'.
Sentinel is a sensor made from self-sensing concrete that detects hidden cracks in concrete structures after earthquakes using electrical resistance.
Awarded PHP 2.39 million (~GBP 30,000) in prize money.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: James Dyson Award

Focus: Design & Engineering Solutions for Real-world Problems

Global Medical Winner 2026: 'Rumble Rims' (Harvard University team)

PV Sindhu Elected IOA Athletes' Commission Chairperson; Harmanpreet Singh Named Vice-Chair

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu (Badminton) was elected Chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes' Commission (2026–2030).
Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey team captain) was elected Vice-Chairperson.
Mirabai Chanu and Sajan Prakash were elected to represent athletes in the IOA General Assembly with voting rights.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

Affiliation: International Olympic Committee (IOC)

Established: 1927

Headquarters: New Delhi

IAF's IL-76MD 'Gajraj' Achieves World Record Highest Landing at Nyoma, Ladakh

Indian Air Force's IL-76MD 'Gajraj' heavy-lift transport aircraft accomplished the world's highest-altitude landing for its class at Mudh-Nyoma Airbase (13,629 ft / 4,154 m).
IL-76MD is a Russian-origin, 4-engine strategic airlift aircraft inducted into IAF on 16 June 1985.
Payload capacity: 40–45 tonnes, capable of carrying tanks and BMPs.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: Mudh-Nyoma Airbase

Altitude: 13,629 feet (4,154 m)

Location: Eastern Ladakh

New Scorpion Species 'Liocheles similipalensis' Discovered in Similipal TR, Odisha

Researchers discovered a new scorpion species named 'Liocheles similipalensis' in Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha.
Features: 44–53 mm long, glossy bluish-black body, inhabiting rocky tropical moist deciduous forests at ~1,000 m altitude.
Marks the 4th species of genus Liocheles recorded in India and 1st in Odisha.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: Similipal Tiger Reserve

Location: Mayurbhanj District, Odisha

Journal Published In: Euscorpius

Renowned Modernist Artist & Padma Bhushan Awardee Arpita Singh Passes Away

Padma Bhushan recipient artist Arpita Singh passed away at 89 in New Delhi.
Art style integrated Indian miniature painting, folk traditions, and Kantha embroidery with modernism.
Awarded Padma Bhushan in 2011, Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship in 2014, and Kalidas Samman (1998–99).

STATIC GK BOOSTER: Arpita Singh

Field: Modernist Painting / Arts

Highest Civilian Award: Padma Bhushan (2011)

Former Indian Women's Hockey Chief Coach Gurdial Singh Bhangu Passes Away

Gurdial Singh Bhangu, former Chief Coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team, passed away at 86 in Surrey, Canada.
In 2000, he became the first hockey coach to receive the Dronacharya Award.
Guided India to silver at 1998 Asian Games (Bangkok), laying foundation for 2002 Commonwealth Games Gold.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: Dronacharya Award

Field: Sports Coaching

First Hockey Recipient: Gurdial Singh Bhangu (2000)

National Legal Services Day 2026 – November 9

Observed on 9 November across India to commemorate the enforcement of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (enforced 9 Nov 1995).
Year 2026 marks the 32nd observance of NLSD.
Proposed in 1998 by Dr. Justice A.S. Anand (then Executive Chairman of NALSA).

STATIC GK BOOSTER: NALSA (National Legal Services Authority)

Act Enacted: Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

First Observance: 9 November 1995

World Science Day for Peace and Development 2026 – November 10

Observed globally on 10 November under UNESCO to highlight science's role in society.
Theme: 'Common Ground Through Science Diplomacy'.
marks the 25th edition, observed within the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033).

STATIC GK BOOSTER: UNESCO

Headquarters: Paris, France

IWOSP 2026 Dates: 9–15 November 2026

First Observance of WSDPD: 10 November 2002

National Entrepreneurship Day 2026 – November 9

Observed on 9 November to mark the setup of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on 9 Nov 2014.
India is the world's 3rd largest startup ecosystem with over 2.62 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups (as of Nov 2026).
Over 55,200 startups recognised in FY26 (+51.6% YoY), generating over 25 lakh direct jobs.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: Startup Ecosystem India

Global Rank: 3rd (after USA and China)

MSDE Established: 9 November 2014

DPIIT Startups (Nov 2026): Over 2.62 lakh

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Sports Current Affairs

Lando Norris Wins 2026 Brazilian GP; Mercedes Clinches 9th F1 Constructors' Title

Lando Norris (McLaren) won the 2026 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, São Paulo.
Mercedes secured the 2026 World Constructors' Championship (652 points) — its 9th title overall.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) had secured the 2026 Drivers' Championship earlier at the Mexican GP.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: Formula 1 2026

Brazilian GP Winner: Lando Norris (McLaren)

Constructors' Champion 2026: Mercedes (652 points)

Indian Cricketer Sabbhineni Meghana Announces Retirement

Indian top-order batter Sabbhineni Meghana (30) announced retirement from all formats of cricket.
Represented India in 17 T20Is and 3 ODIs, scoring a half-century in each format.
Part of India's 2016 Women's T20 Asia Cup-winning team and RCB's 2024 WPL title-winning squad.

STATIC GK BOOSTER: Sabbhineni Meghana

State: Andhra Pradesh

WPL Teams: Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

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Q1.

Which country was re-elected as the Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the 2026–2028 term?

Q2.

What is India's rank in the WIPO Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026?

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Which Indian Naval Ship participated in the 15th edition of bilateral naval exercise 'Naseem Al Bahr 2026' in Oman?

Q4.

Who was elected as the Chairperson of the IOA Athletes' Commission for the 2026–2030 term?

Q5.

At which airbase in Ladakh did the IAF's IL-76MD 'Gajraj' aircraft set a world record for the highest-altitude landing of its type?

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What is the theme of World Science Day for Peace and Development 2026?