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CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING, FINANCE & BUSINESS

Reserve Bank of India Extends Supersession of Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank’s Board for Another Year from November 24, 2026

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the supersession of the Board of Directors of Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank Limited., Mumbai, for another one year, effective from 24 November 2026, citing public interest.
• The RBI initially superseded the bank's Board of Directors for one year on 24 November 2023 due to serious concerns over poor governance standards.
• The supersession period was subsequently extended for one year each, effective from 24 November 2024, 24 November 2025 and 24 November 2026.
• Shri Satya Prakash Pathak will continue as the Administrator of Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank during the extended period.
• The Administrator will be assisted by the existing Committee of Advisors, comprising Venkatesh Hegde, Devendra Kumar and Suhas Gokhale.
• The RBI exercised its powers under Section 36AAA(1), read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, to extend the supersession of the bank's Board of Directors for another year.

Securities and Exchange Board of India Allows Net Settlement for Mutual Funds, Relaxes Accredited Investor Rules and Revises Indian Rupee Derivatives Exposure Limits

• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced a new framework allowing Mutual Fund (MF) schemes to net fund obligations arising from outright purchase and sale transactions in the cash market.
• The new net settlement of funds framework for mutual fund schemes will come into effect from 1 April 2027.
• SEBI eased Accredited Investor (AI) norms by allowing fund managers to certify investor eligibility, simplifying the accreditation process.
• SEBI introduced securities market exposure as an additional eligibility criterion for accredited investors.
• The minimum securities market exposure requirement for individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), family trusts and sole proprietorships is ₹5 crore.
• The minimum securities market exposure requirement for body corporates and trusts (other than family trusts) is ₹20 crore.
• Manager-led accreditation will remain valid for three years from the date of accreditation.
• SEBI reduced the limit for outstanding positions in Indian Rupee (INR)-linked currency derivatives without underlying exposure from USD 100 million to USD 5 million.
• The revised USD 5 million limit applies to both domestic investors and Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs).

About SEBI :

• Established : 12 April 1988 as an executive body and was given statutory powers on 30 January 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992
• Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Chairman : Tuhin Kanta Pandey
• SEBI is the regulatory body for securities and commodity markets in India under the ownership of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), GoI.

ICICI Life Insurance Introduces EzyGrow ULIP with Enhanced 2X and 3X Waiver of Premium Benefits via Policybazaar

• ICICI Life Insurance Limited launched ICICI Life EzyGrow, a Unit-Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) offering enhanced Waiver of Premium (WOP) benefits of 2X and 3X.
• Under the 2X and 3X WOP benefits, the insurer pays twice or thrice the future pending premiums upon the death of the Life Assured.
• The plan is distributed exclusively online through Policybazaar and combines market-linked returns with family protection.
• ICICI Life EzyGrow is designed to support long-term financial goals, including children’s education and retirement planning.
• The plan offers a Family Income Benefit, providing additional yearly income to dependants along with continued investment contributions.
• It provides Maturity Boosters and the return of policy administration charges under specified conditions.
• The plan offers market-linked and non-guaranteed investment returns, with investment performance depending on market conditions.
• The Retirement/Whole Life option supports retirement-corpus creation through a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) from any age, subject to policy conditions.
• Under the SWP facility, policyholders can withdraw a fixed amount or a percentage of the fund value.
• The plan allows partial withdrawals and provides nominees with the option to manage the policy after the death of the Life Assured through permitted fund switches, premium redirection and partial withdrawals.
• Unit-Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) combine life insurance coverage with market-linked investments, with investment risk borne by the policyholder.
• Individual ULIPs in India have a five-year lock-in period.

Reserve Bank of India Grants Non-Banking Financial Company Registration to MobiKwik’s Subsidiary MobiKwik Financial Services Private Limited

• MobiKwik Financial Services Private Limited (MFSPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of One MobiKwik Systems Limited, received the final Certificate of Registration (CoR) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).
• The RBI granted the final CoR under Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, permitting MFSPL to undertake NBFC operations.
• The approval will enable MobiKwik to originate loans directly through its subsidiary instead of operating as a Lending Service Provider (LSP) for other lenders.
• The company aims to disburse loans worth ₹5,000 crore over the next 3–4 years.
• MFSPL will initially operate through an asset-light co-lending model in partnership with banks and other NBFCs, and later plans to sell its own loans.
• The company plans to offer both secured and unsecured credit to consumers and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across India.

About MobiKwik Financial Services Private Limited (MFSPL) :

• Incorporated : March 2025.
• Headquarters : Gurugram, Haryana.

Asian Development Bank Disburses First USD 21.6 Million Instalment to Support Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) released the first tranche of USD 21.6 million under its USD 108 million results-based loan to strengthen the Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS).
• On 29 October 2026, the ADB transferred the first tranche to the Union Ministry of Finance (MoF) after Mizoram achieved two Disbursement-Linked Indicators (DLIs).
• The Union Ministry of Finance subsequently transferred ₹205.49 crore to the Mizoram State Government on 5 November 2026.
• Out of the total amount received, ₹20.54 crore (10%) will be treated as a loan, while the remaining ₹184.93 crore (90%) will be provided as a grant.
• The entire amount of ₹205.49 crore will be deposited in the state's Healthcare Corpus Fund to strengthen the financial sustainability of MUHCS.
• The Mizoram Government aims to achieve at least three Disbursement-Linked Indicators (DLIs) during FY 2026–27 (FY27).
• The state government also plans to draw and utilise approximately ₹130 crore under the programme.

About MUHCS :

• The Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS) was launched in March 2025 and became operational on 1 April 2025.
• MUHCS provides eligible families with cashless healthcare coverage of up to ₹5 lakh annually at government hospitals and empanelled private hospitals.

State Bank of India’s US Subsidiary Expands Beyond California with New Branch Opening in Frisco, Texas

• State Bank of India (SBI) inaugurated a new branch of its wholly-owned US subsidiary, State Bank of India (California) (SBIC Bank), in Frisco, North Dallas, Texas,United States of America (USA).
• The Frisco branch marks SBIC Bank’s first physical expansion outside California and increases its total US branch network to eight locations.
• The inauguration was led by Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman of the SBI Group, in the presence of C. Manjunath, India's Consul General in Houston, and Mark Hill, Mayor of Frisco.
• The expansion aims to strengthen India–USA economic and commercial relations, improve cross-border financial connectivity and support business activities in North Texas.
• The Frisco branch will provide retail and business banking services to individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs and corporate customers across North Texas.
• The branch will offer personal and business deposits, commercial lending, international remittances and specialised banking services for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs).
• SBI also operates full-service branches in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, along with a representative office in Washington, DC.

About State Bank of India (SBI) :

• Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra, and is India's largest bank by assets and deposits.
• SBI traces its origins to the Bank of Calcutta (1806), which later became part of the Imperial Bank of India (1921).
• The State Bank of India was established in its present form on 1 July 1955.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : INTERNATIONAL NEWS

India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh Launch Bay of Bengal Ocean Research Network (BOB-NOR) to Boost Climate-Resilient Fisheries

• India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives collaborated with oceanographers and marine scientists to launch a Regional Research Network (RRN) named Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries (BOB-NOR).
• BOB-NOR aims to strengthen climate-resilient fisheries in the Bay of Bengal (BoB) region by integrating oceanographic observations, climate information and fisheries data.
• The launch of BOB-NOR was formally announced at an international meeting held at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) in Kochi, Kerala.
• The announcement was made on the sidelines of an international symposium on fisheries and remote sensing.
• The event was hosted by the Department of Fisheries (DoF) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D), with support from GEO Blue Planet and the Trevor Platt Science Foundation.
• The meeting witnessed participation from representatives of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives, along with oceanographers and marine scientists from the USA, Brazil, Chile, Portugal, the UK and Greece.
• BOB-NOR will complement the existing Bay of Bengal Stock Assessment Network (BOBSAN), which focuses on fish-stock assessment, recruitment, fishing mortality and catch-related information.

About ICAR-CMFRI :

• It is India's premier tropical marine fisheries research institute, initially established on 3 February 1947 under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW).
• ICAR-CMFRI became part of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 1967.
• Headquarters : Kochi, Kerala.

Antigua and Barbuda Hosts the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)

• The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) was held from 1 to 4 November 2026 in John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.
• The summit was chaired by Gaston Alphonso Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda.
• King Charles III, Head of the Commonwealth, formally inaugurated the summit.
• The theme of CHOGM 2026 was “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.”
• The four-day summit witnessed the participation of more than 4,000 delegates representing 56 Commonwealth member nations.
• S. Jaishankar, Union Minister of External Affairs, represented India and participated in high-level discussions and bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit.
• Commonwealth leaders adopted a joint communiqué focusing on trade, investment, climate resilience, democratic governance and sustainable development.
• The leaders welcomed the Commonwealth Trade Portal and discussed an investment pipeline worth over USD 52 billion across 28 developing countries.
• The summit prioritised climate finance, digital transformation, financial inclusion and youth empowerment.
• On the sidelines of CHOGM 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana.
• During the meeting, India announced a USD 500 million Line of Credit (LoC) to Guyana for projects in roads, healthcare and defence.
• India and Guyana signed agreements covering Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) manufacturing projects, Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
• Both countries also agreed to cooperate on developing a Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-like digital payment system in Guyana.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

Delhi Launches First Recreational Yamuna River Cruise Service to Promote River Tourism

• Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated Delhi’s first Recreational Yamuna River Cruise Service at Sonia Vihar, in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
• The cruise operates along the Sonia Vihar–Jagatpur stretch using a 30-seater electric vessel.
• It offers visitors an approximately 6-kilometre round-trip journey, aiming to promote river-based tourism and recreational activities in the national capital.

Key Highlights

• The inauguration was attended by Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Harsh Malhotra, Delhi Public Works Department and Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra, Forest, Environment and Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari.
• Senior officials present included Vijay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways; Rajeev Verma, Chief Secretary, Delhi Government; and Sushil Kumar Lohani, Chairman of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), along with other Central and Delhi government officials.
• The project is envisioned as a wider eco-tourism destination with several recreational attractions and visitor facilities.
• A major attraction is a musical fountain with a coordinated light and sound show depicting the Yamuna's history and spiritual significance, including its association with Surya Dev, Yama and Lord Krishna, particularly the legendary episode of Kaliya Daman.
• The Yamuna has been designated as National Waterway-110 (NW-110) under the National Waterways Act, 2016. The recreational cruise service is a step towards developing the waterway for passenger recreation and river-based tourism.
• Cargo movement on India's national waterways increased from 18 million metric tonnes in 2013-14 to 218 million metric tonnes in 2025-26.
• Inland waterways provide a cost-effective mode of cargo transportation, with freight movement costing approximately ₹1.06 per tonne-kilometre, compared with ₹1.41 by rail and ₹2.28 by road.
• The number of river cruise vessels offering overnight journeys increased from 5 in 2013-14 to 26 in 2025-26, reflecting the expansion of river cruise tourism in India.
• MV Ganga Vilas was recognised in the Limca Book of Records as the world's longest river cruise. It covered more than 3,200 kilometres across India and Bangladesh, connecting 50 tourist destinations across 2 countries, 5 states and 27 river systems.
• The Recreational Yamuna River Cruise Service was developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in collaboration with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), Delhi Jal Board and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department of the Delhi Government.
• The project is expected to strengthen Delhi's river tourism, promote sustainable mobility, generate local economic opportunities and establish a new recreational destination along the Yamuna.

About Delhi (National Capital Territory):

• Chief Minister: Rekha Gupta
• Lieutenant Governor: Taranjit Singh Sandhu
• Capital: New Delhi
• National Parks: None
• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Asola Bhatti (Indira Priyadarshini) Wildlife Sanctuary

About Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways:

• Cabinet Minister: Sarbananda Sonowal
• Constituency: Dibrugarh, Assam
• Ministers of State (MoS): Shantanu Thakur

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

France Honours Narayana Health Founder Dr Devi Shetty with Knight of National Order of Merit

• The Government of France conferred the Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite (Knight of the National Order of Merit) on Dr Devi Shetty, Founder and Chairman of Narayana Health, in recognition of his support to the French community in Bengaluru during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The honour was presented at a ceremony held at Narayana Health City, Bengaluru.
• The announcement was made by the Consulate General of France in Bengaluru.

Key Highlights

• The Ordre national du Mérite was established on 3 December 1963 by French President Charles de Gaulle. It is France's second-highest national order of distinction, after the Legion of Honour.
• The award recognises distinguished contributions by French citizens and foreign nationals in civilian and military fields, covering both public and private sectors. It has five grades: Knight, Officer, Commander, Grand Officer and Grand Cross.
• Dr Devi Shetty was recognised for his generosity, cooperation and assistance to the French community during the pandemic. Narayana Health supported the French Consulate and its community through vaccination initiatives and logistical assistance during the healthcare crisis.
• The ceremony was attended by representatives of the French Consulate, Narayana Health's board members and employees, members of the French community and other distinguished invitees.

About France

• Capital: Paris
• President: Emmanuel Macron
• Prime minister: Sébastien Lecornu

1. John Harrison Wins 2026 Booker Prize for ‘The End of Everything’

• 81-year-old British author M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for his dystopian satire novel ‘The End of Everything’ at a ceremony held in London.
• With this achievement, Harrison became the oldest author to win the Booker Prize, following a writing career spanning approximately 60 years.

Key Highlights

• The winning novel, ‘The End of Everything’, is 198 pages long and was the shortest novel on the 2026 Booker Prize shortlist.
• The judges selected the novel because they felt it left readers with a sense of optimism about the world, despite its dystopian theme.
• Other shortlisted authors and their novels included:
• Elizabeth Strout – ‘The Things We Never Say’.
• Luke Kennard – ‘Black Bag’.
• Rebecca Perry – ‘May We Feed the King’.
• Fiction authors from the United Kingdom dominated the 2026 Booker Prize shortlist.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING AND INDEX

India Ranks 38th in Global Innovation Index 2026 Released by World Intellectual Property Organization

• The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released the 19th edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026, titled “Powering Entrepreneurs at the Frontier of Science”.
• The index ranked 139 world economies based on their innovation performance.
• India ranked 38th with an overall score of 40.1, retaining the same position as the previous year. India continued to be recognised as an innovation overperformer for 16 consecutive years, performing above expectations for its level of development.

Key Highlights

• Switzerland retained the 1st position with a score of 66.7, marking its 16th consecutive year at the top. Sweden and the United States of America (USA) secured 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively, for the fourth consecutive year.
• The top 10 economies in GII 2026 were Switzerland (1st), Sweden (2nd), USA (3rd), Republic of Korea (4th), Singapore (5th), United Kingdom (UK) (6th, 59.6 points), Netherlands (7th, 58.4 points), Finland (8th, 57.9 points), Denmark (9th, 57.7 points) and China (10th).
• Chad ranked lowest at 139th position with a score of 9.5, followed by Niger (138th), Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) (137th), Angola (136th) and Burundi (135th).
• India ranked 1st among 11 economies in the Central and Southern Asia region and 1st among 36 lower-middle-income (LMI) economies.
• India secured 49th rank in Innovation Inputs, reflecting the conditions and resources supporting innovation, and 25th rank in Innovation Outputs, indicating its stronger performance in translating innovation capabilities into measurable results.
• India's key innovation strengths included 1st rank globally in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Services Exports, 4th in late-stage Venture Capital (VC) deals, 13th in intangible asset intensity and 15th in knowledge and technology outputs. Its innovation ecosystem reflects the contribution of digital services, entrepreneurship and venture capital.
• India's top innovation clusters were Bengaluru, Karnataka (25th globally), Delhi (27th), Mumbai, Maharashtra (43rd) and Chennai, Tamil Nadu (79th). Innovation clusters are identified through the geographical concentration of inventors, scientific authors and venture capital activity. They connect research institutions, start-ups, investors and businesses, supporting technological development and commercialisation.
• The GII was first published in 2007 by WIPO, a specialised agency of the United Nations. Its purpose is to measure innovation performance and help policymakers understand the strengths and weaknesses of national innovation ecosystems.
• The index evaluates economies using approximately 80 indicators, including Research and Development (R&D) spending, Venture Capital deals, high-technology exports and intellectual property filings.
• The GII framework consists of two sub-indices:
• Innovation Input Sub-Index: Measures the conditions enabling innovation through five pillars: institutions, human capital and research, infrastructure, market sophistication and business sophistication.
• Innovation Output Sub-Index: Measures innovation results through two pillars: knowledge and technology outputs and creative outputs.
• The overall GII score is calculated using the average of the Innovation Input and Innovation Output sub-indices.
• The report highlighted major global innovation trends, including:
• Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI-related businesses are attracting a substantial share of global venture capital investment.
• Deep-Science Start-ups: Scientific discoveries are increasingly being converted into scalable commercial technologies.
• Regional Distribution: Europe continues to account for a substantial share of leading innovation economies, while Asian economies maintain a strong presence in the top rankings.
• Innovation Challenges: Economies need to strengthen research, infrastructure, institutions and collaboration between universities and businesses to sustain innovation-led growth.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Indian Diplomat Shivani Gupta Elected to UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions for the 2027–2029 Term

• Indian diplomat Shivani Gupta was elected unopposed to the United Nations (UN) Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) for a three-year term (2027–2029).
• She was nominated unopposed by the Fifth Committee of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) for one of the seats allocated to the Asia-Pacific region.
• She will begin her three-year term in January 2027.
• Shivani Gupta is a 2018-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer currently serving as First Secretary at the Permanent Mission of India to the UN.
• She previously served as Under Secretary (East Asia) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
• Her previous overseas assignments include the Embassy of India in Beijing, China, and the India-Taipei Association (ITA), Taiwan.
• India's Permanent Mission to the UN expressed gratitude to all UN member states for their trust and support following her election.
• The UN ACABQ is a subsidiary organ of the UN General Assembly comprising 21 members appointed by the UNGA in their individual capacities.
• The committee members are elected for a three-year term to review UN budgets, administrative matters and resource proposals.

PV Sindhu and Harmanpreet Singh Elected Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of Indian Olympic Association Athletes’ Commission

• The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elected PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist in Badminton, as the Chairperson of the IOA Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2030 term.
• PV Sindhu won a silver medal at Rio Olympics 2016 (Brazil) and a bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020 (Japan).
• Harmanpreet Singh, captain of the Indian men's hockey team and a two-time Olympic bronze medallist, was elected Vice-Chairperson of the IOA Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2030 term.
• Harmanpreet Singh won bronze medals at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 (Japan) and Paris Olympics 2024 (France).
• The IOA Athletes’ Commission consists of 10 elected members (five male and five female athletes), serving a four-year term.
• The 10 members elected unopposed are Salima Tete (Hockey), Swapnil Kusale (Shooting), Bhavani Devi (Fencing), Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Athletics – Shot Put), Bombayla Devi (Archery), Manjeet Singh (Rowing), PV Sindhu (Badminton), Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey), Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting) and Sajan Prakash (Swimming).
• Shiva Keshavan (Winter Olympian) and Rajeshwari Kumari (Shooter), associated with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Athletes’ Commission, will serve as ex-officio members.
• PV Sindhu and Harmanpreet Singh will join the IOA Executive Council after the December 2026 elections, but they will not occupy the two General Body voting positions.
• Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting) and Sajan Prakash (Swimming) were elected unopposed to represent female and male athletes, respectively, in the IOA General Assembly.
• Mirabai Chanu and Sajan Prakash will exercise their voting rights in the IOA elections scheduled for 5 December 2026.

About Indian Olympic Association (IOA) :

• Established : 1927 and is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
• Headquarters : New Delhi, Delhi.
• The IOA is the national body responsible for promoting and governing the Olympic Movement in India.

Justice Rajesh Bindal Appointed as New Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)

• The Central Government appointed former Supreme Court Judge Justice Rajesh Bindal as the Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) for a five-year tenure (2026–2031).
• He succeeded Justice Ashok Bhushan, who retired on 4 July 2026, and replaced Officiating Chairperson Justice Yogesh Khanna.

About Justice Rajesh Bindal :

• Justice Rajesh Bindal was elevated to the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 2006.
• He subsequently served in the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court and the Calcutta High Court.
• He became the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court in October 2021.
• He was elevated to the Supreme Court of India (SCI) on 13 February 2023 and retired on 15 April 2026.
• He chaired a committee responsible for framing draft rules on Electronic Evidence.
• He also chaired the committee that drafted the Protection of Children (Inter-Country Removal and Retention) Bill, 2018.
• Following his retirement, Justice Rajesh Bindal was appointed Emeritus Professor at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and Honorary Distinguished Jurist at Galgotias University School of Law.

About NCLAT :

• NCLAT is a quasi-judicial body established under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013.
• It was constituted on 1 June 2016 under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
• NCLAT hears appeals relating to corporate affairs, insolvency and competition matters.
• NCLAT hears appeals against the orders of four authorities:
• National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
• Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).
• Competition Commission of India (CCI).
• National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA).

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

India and Oman Commence 15th Joint Maritime Exercise ‘Naseem Al Bahr 2026’ with INS Surat Participation

• The Indian Navy (IN) and the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) commenced the 15th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise ‘Naseem Al Bahr’ (Sea Breeze) at Muscat, Oman, from 8 to 11 November 2026.
• The Indian Navy participated in the exercise with Indian Naval Ship (INS) Surat, while Oman was represented by the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO).
• The exercise will be followed by a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman.
• The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, exchange operational experiences and best practices, strengthen coordination and improve mutual understanding between the two navies.
• Naseem Al Bahr 2026 comprises two phases: Harbour Phase and Sea Phase.
• During the Harbour Phase, naval personnel will participate in professional interactions, cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting events to exchange experiences and best practices.
• During the Sea Phase, both navies will undertake operational engagements to enhance interoperability, strengthen coordination and develop mutual understanding.
• INS Surat arrived at Muscat, Oman, on 8 November 2026 to participate in the 15th edition of the exercise.
• The exercise highlights the strong and enduring maritime partnership between India and Oman, based on longstanding bilateral relations.
• The exercise aligns with India's maritime vision MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
• The exercise also builds on the momentum of the 13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMCC) meeting, held on 24 November 2025.
• The 14th edition of Naseem Al Bahr was conducted off the coast of Goa, India, from 13 to 18 October 2024.
• The first edition of Naseem Al Bahr was conducted in 1993 off the coast of Goa, India, between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

India Aims to Achieve Debris-Free Space by 2030, Announces Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh

• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced India's vision of achieving debris-free space by 2030, highlighting India's growing capabilities in Active Space Debris Removal (ADR) and sustainable space operations.
• The announcement was made during the virtual inauguration of Base 1, a facility established by Indian space startup Cosmoserve Space at VSD Tech Park, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana.
• Base 1 is a state-of-the-art facility spread across approximately 14,800 square feet, designed to develop, build, test and operate space robots.
• The facility houses specialised infrastructure, including orbital rendezvous and capture laboratories, space robotics innovation labs, microgravity simulation platforms and satellite integration clean rooms.
• Base 1 will support the development and testing of space robotics technologies and strengthen India's private-sector capabilities in space debris removal.
• Jitendra Singh stated that India is emerging as one of the early global pioneers in Active Space Debris Removal (ADR) and is committed to ensuring a safe and sustainable space environment.
• The Minister credited India's space-sector reforms, particularly the establishment of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), for encouraging private-sector participation in the space industry.
• He highlighted the contribution of Indian space technology to major initiatives such as Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan, PM Gati Shakti, Smart Cities and disaster preparedness.
• Jitendra Singh joined the inauguration virtually from Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi, as the Chief Guest.
• Sridhar Babu, Telangana Minister for IT and Industries, attended the inauguration as the Guest of Honour.
• Chiranjeevi Phanindra, Founder and CEO of Cosmoserve Space, also attended the inauguration.
• The initiative highlights India's growing role in space sustainability, space robotics, private space innovation and orbital debris management.

India Successfully Conducts Unmanned Testing of MATSYA-6000 Submersible Under Deep Ocean Mission

• India successfully completed the unmanned trials of the MATSYA-6000 Human Submersible under the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) as part of the Samudrayaan Project.
• The trials validated the submersible's critical flotation, submerged stability and ballast systems, clearing it for the next phase of testing.
• The trials were conducted at the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Shipyard in Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu (TN).
• The trials were witnessed by Srinivas Kumar Tummala, Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), and A. Ramadass, Director of the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT).
• The unmanned trials assessed the submersible's flotation and submerged stability and tested its ballast systems for buoyancy and depth control.
• The trials also verified the performance and integration of individual components and associated systems.
• MATSYA-6000 is being developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
• The development of MATSYA-6000 is being carried out in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
• Samudrayaan is India's manned deep-ocean exploration project under the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM).

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ENVIRONMENT

New Scorpion Species Liocheles similipalensis Discovered in Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve

• Researchers discovered a new scorpion species named Liocheles similipalensis in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), located in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha.
• The discovery was published in the scientific journal Euscorpius.
• The new species was named after Similipal Tiger Reserve, its only confirmed habitat.
• The discovery involved researchers Saurabh Kininge, Tejas Thackeray and Akshay Khandekar, along with Prakash Chand Gogineni, Field Director of Similipal Tiger Reserve.
• The discovery was made through collaboration between the Thackeray Wildlife Foundation (TWF) and Similipal Tiger Reserve officials.
• Liocheles similipalensis measures approximately 44–53 millimetres (mm) in length and has a glossy, bluish-black body.
• Its identification was based on distinctive morphological features, including minute hair-like structures called setae beneath the second segment of its leg tarsus, variations in body ridges, surface textures and median-eye proportions.
• The species was found in rocky habitats within tropical moist deciduous forests at an elevation of approximately 1,000 metres above sea level.
• Similipal Tiger Reserve remains the only confirmed habitat of this newly discovered scorpion species.
• It is the fourth species of the genus Liocheles recorded in India and the first species of this genus discovered in Odisha.
• With this discovery, the total number of recognised species in the genus Liocheles has increased to seven.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

Lando Norris Wins 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix as Mercedes Clinches Constructors’ Championship

• British Formula One (F1) driver Lando Norris of McLaren won the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix (São Paulo Grand Prix), held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos) in São Paulo, Brazil. It marked his third victory of the 2026 season.
• Dutch driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing finished second, 14.602 seconds behind Norris, while Isack Hadjar, also of Red Bull Racing, secured third place.

Key Highlights

• Mercedes won the 2026 F1 Constructors’ World Championship with 652 points, securing its ninth overall title and first since 2021. Ferrari finished second with 512 points, followed by Red Bull with 415 points.
• The 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix was the 20th round of the F1 World Championship and featured changing weather conditions, multiple spins and several position changes.
• Lewis Hamilton finished ninth in his 400th Formula One race start.
• Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli finished fifth. He had already secured the 2026 World Drivers’ Championship at the Mexican Grand Prix.
• Isack Hadjar recorded his third podium finish of the 2026 season, having previously finished third at the Monaco Grand Prix in June 2026 and the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in September 2026.

Indian Students Win Five Medals at 5th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for Juniors 2026

• Indian students won five medals, including two gold, two silver and one bronze, at the 5th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for Juniors (IOAA-Jr) 2026, held in Thailand.
• The competition took place in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, from November 1 to 8, 2026, with participation from 25 countries.

Key Highlights

• Around 104 students, along with 53 team leaders and observers, participated in the international competition.
• Indian Medal Winners
• Gold Medals
• Siddharth Laxmisha – Aditya Vidyashram Residential School, Puducherry.
• Swara Srujal Patel – School of Excellence, Gujarat.
• Silver Medals
• Aarna Chaplot – Maa Bharti Senior Secondary School, Kota.
• Krish Bhaskar – K.S. International Academy, Bagar, Rajasthan.
• Bronze Medal
• Akshara Gulab Ambone – Lords Public School, Maharashtra.
• The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) congratulated the Indian students on their achievement. Its Director General, K. S. Murali, appreciated their hard work, dedication and interest in science.
• Swara Srujal Patel described the international competition as a valuable learning experience and thanked NCSM for providing training and guidance during her preparation.
• Krish Bhaskar expressed his ambition to become an astrophysicist. He said winning a medal for India was a proud moment and interacting with students from different countries made the experience more special.
• The National Council of Science Museums, functioning under the Ministry of Culture, was responsible for selecting and preparing the Indian team through its Junior Astronomy Olympiad programme.
• Before the competition, 25 selected students received specialised training in astronomy, scientific problem-solving and night-sky observation.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : OBITUARIES

Renowned Modernist Artist and Padma Bhushan Recipient Arpita Singh Passed away at 89

• Renowned Indian modernist artist Arpita Singh passed away at the age of 89 in New Delhi, Delhi.

About Arpita Singh :

• Arpita Singh was born on 22 June 1937 in Baranagar, Bengal Province (now West Bengal).
• In November 2011, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, in the field of Arts.
• She had an artistic career spanning approximately six decades and was widely known for her detailed figurative paintings.
• Her artistic style incorporated Indian miniature painting, folk traditions, Kantha embroidery and modernist influences.
• Her artworks were exhibited at several prestigious international platforms, including the Royal Academy of Arts (London, UK), Centre Georges Pompidou (Paris, France) and Art Gallery of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia).
• Her works were also showcased in Geneva, Switzerland, representing Indian modern art on international platforms.
• In 2014, she received the Fellowship of the Lalit Kala Akademi.
• She was honoured with the Kalidas Samman (1998–99) and Parishad Samman (1991) for her contributions to art.

CURRENT AFAFIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

National Entrepreneurship Day Observed on 9 November to Highlight India's Startup Growth

• National Entrepreneurship Day is observed annually across India on 9 November 2026 to commemorate the establishment of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on 9 November 2014.
• The day highlights entrepreneurship as a key driver of India's development journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
• India is the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, after the United States of America (USA) and China, with more than 2.62 lakh Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)-recognised startups as of November 2026, compared with fewer than 500 in 2014.
• Nearly 65% of India's population is below 35 years of age.
• The youth, referred to as the Amrit Peedhi, are transforming from beneficiaries of development programmes into active entrepreneurs, job creators and contributors to national development.
• More than 55,200 startups were recognised during Financial Year 2025–26 (FY26), marking the highest annual recognition since 2016 and registering a 51.6% year-on-year increase.
• Startups generated over 25 lakh direct jobs up to October 2026, while direct job creation increased by 36.1% during FY26.

Daily CA One- Liner: 12^th November

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the supersession of the Board of Directors of Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank Limited., Mumbai, for another one year, effective from 24 November 2026, citing public interest.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced a new framework allowing Mutual Fund (MF) schemes to net fund obligations arising from outright purchase and sale transactions in the cash market.
• ICICI Life Insurance Limited launched ICICI Life EzyGrow, a Unit-Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) offering enhanced Waiver of Premium (WOP) benefits of 2X and 3X.
• MobiKwik Financial Services Private Limited (MFSPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of One MobiKwik Systems Limited, received the final Certificate of Registration (CoR) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) released the first tranche of USD 21.6 million under its USD 108 million results-based loan to strengthen the Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS).
• State Bank of India (SBI) inaugurated a new branch of its wholly-owned US subsidiary, State Bank of India (California) (SBIC Bank), in Frisco, North Dallas, Texas,United States of America (USA).
• India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives collaborated with oceanographers and marine scientists to launch a Regional Research Network (RRN) named Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries (BOB-NOR).
• The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) was held from 1 to 4 November 2026 in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.
• Indian diplomat Shivani Gupta was elected unopposed to the United Nations (UN) Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) for a three-year term (2027–2029).
• The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) elected PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist in Badminton, as the Chairperson of the IOA Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2030 term.
• The Central Government appointed former Supreme Court Judge Justice Rajesh Bindal as the Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) for a five-year tenure (2026–2031).
• The Indian Navy (IN) and the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) commenced the 15th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise ‘Naseem Al Bahr’ (Sea Breeze) at Muscat, Oman, from 8 to 11 November 2026.
• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced India's vision of achieving debris-free space by 2030, highlighting India's growing capabilities in Active Space Debris Removal (ADR) and sustainable space operations.
• India successfully completed the unmanned trials of the MATSYA-6000 Human Submersible under the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) as part of the Samudrayaan Project.
• Researchers discovered a new scorpion species named Liocheles similipalensis in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), located in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha.
• Renowned Indian modernist artist Arpita Singh passed away at the age of 89 in New Delhi, Delhi.

• Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated Delhi’s first Recreational Yamuna River Cruise Service at Sonia Vihar, in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
• The Government of France conferred the Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite (Knight of the National Order of Merit) on Dr Devi Shetty, Founder and Chairman of Narayana Health, in recognition of his support to the French community in Bengaluru during the COVID-19 pandemic
• 81-year-old British author M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for his dystopian satire novel ‘The End of Everything’ at a ceremony held in London

• The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released the 19th edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026, titled “Powering Entrepreneurs at the Frontier of Science”.
• British Formula One (F1) driver Lando Norris of McLaren won the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix (São Paulo Grand Prix), held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos) in São Paulo, Brazil. It marked his third victory of the 2026 season.

• Indian students won five medals, including two gold, two silver and one bronze, at the 5th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for Juniors (IOAA-Jr) 2026, held in Thailand
• National Entrepreneurship Day is observed annually across India on 9 November 2026 to commemorate the establishment of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on 9 November 2014