13th November, 2026

1. MY Bharat Organises Nationwide Deepotsav and Youth Parliaments Under ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ Campaign
2. MoD Signs Rs 498.58 Crore Contract with CSL for INS Betwa Upgrade
3. First BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka
4. Three Maharashtra Beaches Receive International Blue Flag Certification for 2026–27
5. Bahram Vakil Appointed Chairman of Tata Investment Corporation, Succeeds Noel Tata
6. Indian Footballer Sunil Chhetri Becomes First Male Participant in FIFA Player Impact Programme 2026
7. American Nobel Laureate and Renowned Climate Economist William Dawbney Nordhaus Passes Away at 85
9. Odisha Government Signs 2 MoUs and Friendship Agreement with Japan’s Tottori Prefecture to Boost Investment and Skill Development
10. NVIDIA: Harvey Jones Becomes Board Chair
11. Odisha Cabinet Approves Bovine Breeding (Regulation) Bill, 2026
12. Infosys Prize 2026 Winners: Check All Six Laureates and Their Research Fields
13. IMNEX-26: 8th India-Myanmar Naval Exercise Begins at Visakhapatnam
14. Sea Vigil-26: Indian Navy to Coordinate 5th Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise
15. World Pneumonia Day 2026
16. India’s first-ever Road Plus Sand Marathon on December 13, 2026, in Puri, Odisha
17. US humanoid robot production could hit 400,000 by 2030 as deployment ramps, J.P. Morgan says
18. India advances indigenous AI-powered satellite network
19. 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 Brings Global Policymakers, Business Leaders and Investors to Visakhapatnam
20. India–Sri Lanka Innovation Forum Launched to Strengthen Partnership
21. Piyush Goyal to Inaugurate 45th India International Trade Fair on November 13
22. IIT Madras develops real-time digital twin platform for autonomous maritime navigation
23. India, Norway explore joint technologies to convert industrial waste into resources for sustainable construction
24. Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027 set to become world’s second-largest mobility exhibition: Piyush Goyal
25. India Records 38% Decline in TB Mortality, 94% Treatment Success Rate: WHO Report
26. Nepal Celebrates Bhai Tika
27. India reaffirms commitment to stronger regional health cooperation at first BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ meeting
28. India and France strengthen cooperation in space, critical technologies and economic security
29. India, Ecuador review bilateral ties at sixth Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi
30. ADB Approves $98 Million Loan to Advance Digital Transformation in Sri Lanka
31. PM Modi Highlights Agricultural Growth, Crop Diversification and Technology at Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference
32. Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth Launches Revamped Gallantry Awards Portal
33. National Naturopathy Day

National News

MY Bharat Organises Nationwide Deepotsav and Youth Parliaments Under ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ Campaign

• What: Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised nationwide celebrations and youth parliaments on November 6 and 7 to promote a drug-free India.
• Tell me more:
  • The events marked the eighth week of the 100-week ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ campaign.
  • The ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva Deepotsav – Ek Diya Sankalp Ka’ initiative combined Diwali celebrations with awareness drives.

India and Sri Lanka Launch Business-Led Innovation Forum

• What: India and Sri Lanka launched an informal, business-led India–Sri Lanka Innovation Forum in Colombo to connect startups, investors, and companies and turn joint ideas into commercial ventures.
• Tell me more:
  • India is providing Unified Payments Interface (UPI), DigiLocker, e-Sanjeevani telemedicine, and cyber-security consultations to Sri Lanka.

India–Norway Dialogue on “Waste to Resource Solutions in the Cement and Construction Sector” Held in New Delhi

• What: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Norway’s SINTEF, and the Research Council of Norway organised this dialogue in New Delhi to convert industrial and construction waste into useful resources.
• Tell me more:
  • This dialogue supports the India–Norway Green Strategic Partnership established during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway in May 2026 to promote circular economy practices.

3rd Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027 Held in Delhi

• What: Union Minister Piyush Goyal unveiled the curtain raiser for the third Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027, scheduled from February 4 to 9, 2027, at Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi in Delhi.
• Tell me more:
  • The Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of Heavy Industries organise this exhibition under the theme ‘Smarter Mobility for a Better Tomorrow’.

3rd India-France Strategic Space Dialogue and 1st India-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue Held in Paris

• What: India and France agreed to deepen cooperation in strategic space activities, critical technologies, cybersecurity, and economic security during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Paris.
• Tell me more:
  • Vikram Misri and Martin Briens co-chaired the third India-France Strategic Space Dialogue to strengthen government and commercial space cooperation and review ongoing collaboration between ISRO and France’s CNES.
  • They also co-chaired the first India-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue to address supply chain risks, cybersecurity, and strategic supplies, while aiming to double bilateral trade in five years.

India and Ecuador Hold Foreign Office Consultations

• India and Ecuador held their sixth round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi to review bilateral relations and exchange views on global developments.

State News

Three Maharashtra Beaches Receive International Blue Flag Certification for the First Time

• What: Three beaches in Maharashtra received the international Blue Flag certification for the 2026–27 season, marking the state’s first recognition under the global eco-label programme.
• Tell me more:
  • Beaches: Ladghar and Guhagar beaches in Ratnagiri district and Shrivardhan beach in Raigad district
  • India now has 22 Blue Flag beaches for the 2026–27 season, including 13 renewed sites and nine new additions.
• Knowledge Nuggets:
  • Blue Flag Certification: Administered by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), an international non-profit organisation headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Certification Criteria: Key areas, including cleanliness, water quality, biodiversity protection, tourist safety, infrastructure, and sustainable tourism management.
  • Indian Initiative: The Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services (BEAMS) programme—operating under the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) framework of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 in Visakhapatnam

• The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) organised the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026 in Visakhapatnam to boost global trade and investments.

Odisha and Japan’s Tottori Prefecture Sign Friendship Agreement

• What: The Government of Odisha and Japan’s Tottori Prefectural Government signed a Friendship Agreement and two MoUs in Bhubaneswar to boost cooperation in industry, startups, skill development, tourism, and cultural exchange.
• Tell me more:
  • The Friendship Agreement promotes student exchanges, business ties, environmental cooperation, and the mutual promotion of local products and tourist destinations.
  • MoUs:

Odisha Cabinet Approves Bovine Breeding Regulation Bill 2026

• What: The Odisha cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved the draft Odisha Bovine Breeding (Regulation) Bill, 2026, to regulate cattle and buffalo breeding services and improve milk productivity.
• Tell me more:
  • The Bill sets up an Odisha Bovine Breeding Regulatory Authority to manage registrations, quality checks, inspections, and action against unauthorised services.
  • The Bill creates an Odisha Bovine Genetic Improvement Fund to protect native breeds, promote modern technology, and increase farmers’ income.
  • The government will create a State Digital Livestock Breeding Registry to maintain animal identity, family history, parentage, and breeding records.

Odisha to Host India’s First Road-Plus-Sand Coastal Marathon

• Puri in Odisha will host India’s first-ever road-plus-sand marathon, the Puri Coastal Marathon 2026, on December 13, 2026, offering a ₹1 crore total prize purse.

45th India International Trade Fair at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

• What: Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurates the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
• Tell me more:
  • Theme: ‘Vikas aur Virasat’
  • Organizer: India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)
  • Partner States: Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh
  • Focus States: Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand, and West Bengal
  • Special Pavilion: One District One Product (ODOP) Pavilion

International News

First BIMSTEC Health Ministers Meeting Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka

• What: Health ministers from the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) met in Colombo to strengthen regional healthcare cooperation.
• Tell me more:
  • Seven member nations—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—unanimously adopted a Joint Ministerial Statement and the Revised BIMSTEC Plan of Action on Public Health (2026–2030).
  • India committed to hosting the BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence in Traditional Medicine at the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
  • India and Sri Lanka signed an MoU to supply 100 additional ambulances for the Suwa Seriya service and announced support for 50 Medical Kiosks/Health ATMs.
  • Member nations agreed to hold this ministerial meeting every two years, with Thailand hosting the second edition in 2028.
• Knowledge Nuggets:
  • The Health ATMs aim to enhance primary healthcare delivery by providing point-of-care diagnostic services integrated with telemedicine, improving access to essential diagnostics and enabling timely medical consultations.

US Humanoid Robot Production Will Hit Million Milestone

• J.P. Morgan projected that United States (US) humanoid robot production will reach 300,000–400,000 units by 2030 and 1.5 million units by 2035 as commercial adoption rises.

Nepal Celebrates Bhai Tika Festival

• Nepal is celebrating Bhai Tika today, marking the concluding day of its five-day festival of Tihar to honour the special bond between brothers and sisters.

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Approved $98 Million Loan to Sri Lanka

• What: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $98 million loan to Sri Lanka for the Advancing Digital Transformation Project.
• Tell me more:
  • The project will expand broadband in underserved areas, upgrade telecom services from 2G to 4G and 5G, and make government data systems more reliable through an enhanced Lanka Government Cloud 3.0.
• Knowledge Nuggets:
  • ADB: It is a multilateral development bank that supports growth across Asia and the Pacific. It was founded in 1966 and has 69 members, of which 50 are from the region.

Reports and Indices

WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2026

• What: India achieved a 38% reduction in Tuberculosis (TB) mortality since 2015 and a 94% treatment success rate, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report 2026 released on November 12, 2026.
• Tell me more:
  • India’s estimated TB mortality rate dropped from 28 per lakh population in 2015 to 18 per lakh population in 2025, surpassing the global decline of 35%.
  • Domestic resources fund 96% of India’s TB programme under NTEP, while schemes like Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, Ni-kshay Mitra, and JOSH Teams provide nutritional and community support to patients.

Defence News

Defence Ministry Signs Contract for Ship Upgrade for INS Betwa

• What: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a ₹498.58 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in New Delhi to repair and upgrade Indian Naval Ship (INS) Betwa (Brahmaputra-class frigate).
• Tell me more:
  • INS Betwa becomes the second ship in its class to get this diesel upgrade at CSL after INS Beas.

India and Myanmar Conduct Eighth Bilateral Naval Exercise

• What: India and Myanmar are conducting the 8th edition of the India–Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX-26) at Visakhapatnam to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation.
• Tell me more:
  • Participants: INS Rana and INS Sumedha and Myanmar Navy Ship UMS King Sin Phyu Shin

Indian Navy Conducts Fifth Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise

• What: The Indian Navy is conducting the fifth edition of the pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-26’ across India’s coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) from November 11 to 19, 2026, to evaluate coastal security preparedness.
• Tell me more:
  • It includes the Coastal Defence and Security Readiness Evaluation (CDSRE) phase and the Sea Phase.
  • The biennial exercise covers all coastal states, UTs, involving fishing communities, the Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Security Police, Customs, and several union ministries.

Science and Technology

Technology Development Board Funds Astrome Technologies for AI Satellite Constellation

• What: The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) signed an agreement with Astrome Technologies to build a space-based Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) satellite constellation.
• Tell me more:
  • TDB provides ₹64 crore funding through Optionally Convertible Debt (OCD) under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.

IIT Madras Develops SEANAV Digital Twin Maritime Platform

• What: Department of Ocean Engineering at the IIT-Madras developed Sea Navigation (SEANAV), a real-time virtual platform to test, validate, and train autonomous ships for safe navigation.
• Tell me more:
  • SEANAV uses AI, VR, and sensors to simulate sea conditions for ship navigation training and safety, supporting the Sagarmala Programme and Maritime India Vision 2030 to strengthen safety at major Indian ports.

Agriculture and Rural Development

Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026 Held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

• India’s global rank in production, as stated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi:

Awards

Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026 Held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

• India’s global rank in production, as stated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi:

• Prize: $1,00,000
• Infosys Founder Narayan Murthy instituted this prize in 2009 to honour Indian researchers and inspire young minds toward scientific discovery.

Raksha Rajya Mantri Launches Revamped Gallantry Awards Portal

• What: Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth launched the revamped Gallantry Awards portal in New Delhi to honour the courage and supreme sacrifices of gallantry award recipients.
• Tell me more:
  • It includes a dedicated digital space for the Veer Gatha programme, connecting students with stories of military heroes.

Important Days

World Quality Week 2026 – November 9–13

• Theme: Quality: powering performance

World Pneumonia Day 2026 – November 12

• Theme: A New Era of Pneumonia Control

National Naturopathy Day (9th Edition) – November 18

• What: India will observe the 9th National Naturopathy Day on 18 November 2026 at the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN), Nagamangala, Karnataka.
• Tell me more:
  • Theme: Prakrutik Chikitsa, Swasth Bharat.
  • First central govt college: Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) College at Nisarg Gram, National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune.
  • Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN): It is a research council under the Ministry of Ayush with 22 units across India.

Sports

Sunil Chhetri Joins Second FIFA Player Impact Programme

• What: Former Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri joined the second edition of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Player Impact Programme, becoming the first male footballer selected for this social initiative.
• Tell me more:
  • The FIFA Player Impact Programme helps players develop skills and receive guidance to bring positive and lasting changes to their communities, focusing on education, mental health and equal access to sports.

Appointments

Tata Investment Corporation Appoints Bahram Vakil as Chairman

• What: Tata Investment Corporation appointed corporate lawyer Bahram Vakil as its new chairman, succeeding Noel Tata who has retired.
• Tell me more:
  • Vakil also recently replaced Noel Tata as the chairman of Trent, the Tata group’s retail arm operating Westside and Zudio.
  • Tata Steel CEO and MD T V Narendran will succeed Noel Tata as the chairman of Tata International.

Nvidia Appoints Harvey Jones as First Board Chair

• Chipmaker Nvidia appointed long-time director Harvey Jones as its first-ever board chair. Colette Kress will lead Nvidia as interim CEO.

Miscellaneous

Nobel Laureate Economist William D Nordhaus Dies at 85

• What: Yale economist William D Nordhaus, who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economics for integrating climate change into long-run economic analysis, has passed away.
• Tell me more:
  • He shared the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences with Paul Romer for integrating climate change into long-term macroeconomic analysis.
  • In 1970s, he developed the Dynamic Integrated Climate-Economy (DICE) model to help policymakers assess climate damage and emission-reduction costs, supporting policies that make polluters pay.

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