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Daily Current Affairs 7 November 2026 with MCQs & Static GK

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National Current Affairs

Uttarakhand Police becomes the 16th state police force in India to receive the President’s Police Colour

  • Uttarakhand Police was conferred the prestigious President’s Police Colour (Nishaan) at an investiture ceremony held in Dehradun.
  • It became the 16th state police force in India to earn this high honour.
  • The award recognizes the force's exemplary service, discipline, rescue efforts in natural disasters, and security management.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Uttarakhand
Capital: Dehradun (Winter), Gairsain (Summer)
Governor: Gurmit Singh
Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal

  • Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw officially launched the Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal under the Semicon India Programme.
  • The portal will streamline applications, guidelines, and scheme monitoring for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing pillars.
  • It aims to accelerate the establishment of a robust semiconductor ecosystem across chip design, component manufacturing, and ATMP/OSAT facilities.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
Launched: 2021
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Agreement signed with Telangana for implementation of Amended BharatNet Programme

  • A tripartite agreement was signed between Digital Bharat Nidhi (DoT), Govt of Telangana, TRIICL, BSNL, and T-Fibre for the Amended BharatNet rollout.
  • The Centre approved ₹3,189 crore in financial support to expand rural broadband connectivity in Telangana.
  • The project targets bringing high-speed internet and ring topology connectivity to 12,769 gram panchayats.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Telangana
Capital: Hyderabad
Governor: Jishnu Dev Varma
Chief Minister: Anumula Revanth Reddy

Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) and The Bharat Scouts and Guides celebrate 77th Foundation Day

  • On 6 November 2026, both the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) and The Bharat Scouts and Guides celebrated their 77th Foundation Day.
  • Events were organized to mark their history of operational excellence and community service, respectively.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)
Headquarters: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Finance

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

  • The Commonwealth of The Bahamas officially joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 116th member.
  • The joining reinforces global action on solar deployment and clean energy transition among island nations.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Founded: 2015 (Co-founded by India & France)
Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Karnataka becomes first state in India to declare Malabar Tree Toad as State Amphibian

  • Karnataka officially named the Malabar Tree Toad as its designated state amphibian, becoming the first Indian state to declare a state amphibian.
  • The decision aims to raise conservation awareness for Western Ghats endemic species.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Karnataka
Capital: Bengaluru
Governor: Thaawarchand Gehlot
Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah

National preparedness exercise 'Vajra-SAT' conducted for FMD serotype SAT-1

  • The national exercise 'Vajra-SAT' was organized to assess and bolster emergency response readiness against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) serotype SAT-1.
  • The drill reinforces biosecurity protocols and livestock disease surveillance systems in India.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)
Type: Contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals
Pathogen: Aphthovirus (Picornaviridae family)

Department of Financial Services (DFS) wins 2nd place in PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award

  • The Department of Financial Services (DFS) earned second place in the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award.
  • The recognition was awarded for installing rooftop solar power systems across a high count of government building rooftops.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Launched: February 2024
Objective: Provide free electricity up to 300 units monthly via rooftop solar installations
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International Current Affairs

Paris hosts the UNESCO–Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences 2026

  • The UNESCO–Equatorial Guinea International Prize ceremony took place in Paris, France.
  • The prize rewards scientific research in life sciences that improves the quality of human life.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: UNESCO
Founded: 16 November 1945
Headquarters: Paris, France
Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
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Defence Current Affairs

India and Myanmar conduct first tri-service exercise 'RAHAT MITRA 2026' in Chennai

  • India and Myanmar launched their maiden joint tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise 'RAHAT MITRA 2026'.
  • The exercise took place in Chennai, focusing on joint disaster response, dewatering, and bridge-laying operations.
  • It aims to strengthen military cooperation and disaster readiness between the two neighboring nations.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Myanmar
Capital: Naypyidaw
Currency: Kyat

IAF partners with IIT Madras to develop indigenous secure airborne digital communication system

  • The Indian Air Force signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Madras.
  • The collaboration focuses on developing an indigenous, jam-resistant, secure airborne digital communication system.
  • This enhances network-centric warfare operational capability for IAF tactical aircraft.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Indian Air Force (IAF)
Established: 8 October 1932
Headquarters: New Delhi

Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft 'Amini' built by GRSE inducted into Indian Navy

  • The ASW Shallow Water Craft 'Amini' was constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE).
  • The vessel is optimized for coastal anti-submarine warfare operations, mine-laying, and low-intensity maritime defense.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)
Status: Miniratna Category-I CPSE
Headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal
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Sports Current Affairs

India wins 9th Men’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2026 by defeating Japan 4–1

  • The Indian Men's Hockey Team secured the 9th Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026 title.
  • India defeated Japan 4–1 in the final match to clinch the championship trophy.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Hockey India
Headquarters: New Delhi
Governing Body: Asian Hockey Federation (AHF)

Jaypal Malviya wins Silver in 10m Air Pistol at ISSF World Championship 2026 in Doha

  • Indian shooter Jaypal Malviya clinched the silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol event.
  • The event took place at the ISSF World Championship 2026 held in Doha, Qatar.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)
Founded: 1907
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
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Q1.
Which state police force became the 16th in India to be awarded the President’s Police Colour in November 2026?
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Which Union Minister launched the Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal under the Semicon India Programme?
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Where was the first tri-service joint HADR exercise 'RAHAT MITRA 2026' between India and Myanmar held?
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Which country recently became the 116th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
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Which state became the first in India to declare the Malabar Tree Toad as its state amphibian?
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India defeated which team in the final to win the 9th Men’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament 2026?