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Daily Current Affairs 3 November 2026 with MCQs & Static GK

Here are today's top competitive exam current affairs updates featuring key national and international events, sports achievements, appointments, and static GK notes.

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National Current Affairs

India's extreme poverty rate drops to historic low of 2.6% in 2023: World Bank

  • According to the World Bank's 'Poverty and Equity Report' of October 2026, extreme poverty in India sharply declined from 27.1% in 2011 to 2.6% in 2023.
  • An estimated 496 million people were lifted out of poverty during this period.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: World Bank Group
President: Ajay Banga
Established: 1944
Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA

National Unity Day 2026 celebrated across India

  • Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed annually on 31st October to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
  • Sardar Patel served as India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Height: 182 meters
Known As: Iron Man of India / BARDOLI Satyagraha Leader
Statue of Unity Location: Kevadia (Ekta Nagar), Gujarat

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia appointed as new Deputy/Vice Chief of Air Staff

  • Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia has taken charge as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force.
  • He succeeds Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who assumed charge as the Chief of the Air Staff.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Indian Air Force (IAF)
Motto: Touch the sky with glory (Nabhaแธฅ Spแน›ล›aแน Dฤซptam)
Established: 8 October 1932
Headquarters: New Delhi

UNEP recognizes India's 'Ganges River Dolphin Recovery Programme' as World Restoration Flagship

  • The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) granted World Restoration Flagship status to the 2022โ€“2047 initiative.
  • The programme aims to conserve freshwater biodiversity and ecological integrity in the Ganges basin.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Ganges River Dolphin
Status: National Aquatic Animal of India (declared 2009)
Key Feature: Essentially blind; uses echolocation (Susu)
Scientific Name: Platanista gangetica

Center approves โ‚น1,856.67 Crore 'Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme'

  • Approved for FY 2026-27 to 2033-34 to accelerate domestic manufacturing of world-class sports equipment.
  • Focuses on reducing import reliance and boosting local employment in the sports equipment sector.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Headquarters: New Delhi
Khelo India Launched: 2018

Rashid Khan becomes first bowler to take 200 wickets in Men's T20I Cricket

  • Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan reached the landmark of 200 T20I wickets.
  • He accomplished this historical milestone during a T20I match against Zimbabwe.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)
Headquarters: Kabul, Afghanistan
ICC Full Member Since: 2017

Asian Para Games Gold Medalist Neeraj Yadav passes away at 42

  • Renowned Indian para-athlete Neeraj Yadav passed away in New Delhi.
  • He won gold medals in both Javelin Throw and Discus Throw at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Para Games.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Paralympic Committee of India (PCI)
Founded: 1992
Headquarters: New Delhi

Patratu Valley in Jharkhand wins 'Silver Banyan Award' at The Week Heritage Awards 2026

  • Patratu, famous for its picturesque winding valley roads and reservoir, won the national award under the Riverside Heritage/Scenic category.
  • The recognition highlights Jharkhand's growing footprint in sustainable heritage tourism.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: State of Jharkhand
Formed: 15 November 2000
Capital: Ranchi
Governor: Santosh Kumar Gangwar

Jio Platforms becomes India's 2nd most valuable company post-IPO

  • Jio Platforms reached a market capitalization of โ‚น13.05 lakh crore after its stock market listing.
  • It surpassed Bharti Airtel to become the second most valuable Indian company behind Reliance Industries.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Stock Market Indicators
SEBI HQ: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Regulator: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
SEBI Established: 1988 (Statutory body in 1992)

19th session of India-BLEU Joint Economic Commission held in Luxembourg

  • India and the Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU) met to boost bilateral trade, investments, and supply chain ties.
  • Discussions centered on green technology, financial services, and logistics cooperation.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU)
Belgium Capital: Brussels (Currency: Euro)
Luxembourg Capital: Luxembourg City (Currency: Euro)
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Sports Current Affairs

Manisha Bhanwala scripts history with Gold at Senior World Wrestling Championships 2026

  • Manisha Bhanwala became the first Indian female wrestler to win a gold medal at the Senior World Wrestling Championships.
  • She won the title in the women's 59 kg freestyle category in Astana, Kazakhstan, defeating Abigail Nette (USA) 8โ€“6.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: United World Wrestling (UWW)
President: Nenad Laloviฤ‡
Headquarters: Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland
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Q1.
According to the World Bank report released in October 2026, what is India's extreme poverty rate as of 2023?
Q2.
Who became the first Indian female wrestler to win a gold medal at the Senior World Wrestling Championships?
Q3.
Who has been appointed as the Vice Chief / Deputy Chief of the Indian Air Force in late 2026?
Q4.
The 'Ganges River Dolphin Recovery Programme' recognized by UNEP spans which operational period?
Q5.
Which bowler became the first in world cricket to take 200 wickets in Men's T20 Internationals (T20Is)?
Q6.
Patratu, which recently won the 'Silver Banyan Award' at The Week Heritage Awards 2026, is located in which state?