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Current Affairs 7 November 2026

23 stories today, 10 of them must-read. Every story has key points, key facts and practice questions.

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#1EnvironmentUPSC: Very important

SC: Temporary, non-resident silk cotton cultivators not eligible under FRA Act

  • Case Name: Agasthyamalai conservation case
  • Court: Supreme Court of India (Bench: Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta)
Background GK: Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA Act)Nodal: Supreme Court of IndiaDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 3 minThe Hindu
#2PolityUPSC: Very important

SC: Electoral roll is for voting only, not welfare

  • Full form of EPIC: Electoral Photo Identity Card
  • Full form of SIR: Special Intensive Revision
Background GK: Electoral RollSC judgment (May 27, 2026) on Bihar SIRNodal: Ministry of Panchayati RajDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minThe Hindu
#3EconomyJharkhandJPSC: Very important

111 closed mining leases to be auctioned in Jharkhand

  • Nodal Department: Department of Mines and Geology (Jharkhand)
  • Key Act referenced: MMDR Amendment Act 2015
Background GK: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act)MMDR Amendment Act 2015Nodal: Department of Mines and Geology, JharkhandDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 3 minHindustan
#4Health & EducationBiharBPSC: Very important

30 new PG seats at IGIMS Patna, first MD Emergency Medicine in Bihar

  • New courses introduced: MD Emergency Medicine (4 seats) and MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2 seats)
  • Institute: Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna
Background GK: National Medical Commission (NMC)Nodal: National Medical Commission (NMC)Don't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minDainik Bhaskar
#7PolityRajasthanUPSC: Important

BCI removes age limit for LLB and integrated law courses

  • Previous Age Limit (General, Integrated Course): 20 years (2008 rules)
  • Previous Age Limit (General, 3-Year LLB): 30 years (2008 rules)
Background GK: Bar Council of India (BCI)Advocates Act, 1961Nodal: Bar Council of India (BCI)Don't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minDainik Bhaskar
#8PolityMadhya PradeshMPPSC: Very important

MP High Court: Pre-2005 teachers get Old Pension Scheme

  • Court: Madhya Pradesh High Court, Gwalior Bench
  • Judge: Justice Anand Singh Bahrawat
Background GK: Old Pension Scheme (OPS)Nodal: Madhya Pradesh High CourtDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minDainik Bhaskar
#10PolityBiharBPSC: Very important

Bihar: Forensic wing under Home Dept, 3 new City SPs, 176 posts

  • Nodal Body: Bihar Home Department
  • Annual Financial Burden: ₹17.50 crore
Background GK: Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL)Pay Level 13 for City SPNodal: Bihar Home DepartmentDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minDainik Bhaskar
Important storiesAfter the Top 10, worth reading for a strong score.11
#11EnvironmentUttar PradeshUPPSC: Very important

All 50 most polluted cities globally in India, 21 in UP

  • Current context: 6 November 2026: all 50 most polluted cities globally in India, 21 in Uttar Pradesh (source: aqi.in)
  • Top 2 UP cities on 6 Nov 2026: Firozabad (AQI 463), Agra (AQI 430)
Background GK: Air Quality Index (AQI)Nodal: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)Don't make this mistake!
4 questions · 3 minDainik Bhaskar
#12International RelationsUPSC: Important

Russia proposes US-China-Russia summit on Ukraine at APEC 2026

  • Proposed Summit: US-Russia-China trilateral meeting on Ukraine war
  • Venue: Shenzhen, China (during APEC Summit)
Background GK: Yalta Conference (February 1945)Nodal: Ministry of External AffairsDon't make this mistake!
3 questions · 2 minDainik Bhaskar
#13PolityGoaUPSC: Important

Only Form-8 valid for voter address change: Bombay HC

  • Legal Provision: Section 31, Representation of the People Act, 1950
  • Current context: Salgaonkar family's names removed from Santa Cruz constituency voter list after intra-constituency move; HC ordered immediate restoration
Background GK: Form-6Section 31, RP Act, 1950Nodal: Election Commission of IndiaDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minHindustan
#14PolityMaharashtraUPSC: Important

Bombay HC cancels Waze's bail under UAPA Section 43D(5)

  • Court: Bombay High Court
  • Bench: Justice Girish Kulkarni and Justice Neela Gokhale
Background GK: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967Section 43D(5), UAPA, 1967Nodal: National Investigation Agency (NIA)Don't make this mistake!
4 questions · 3 minThe Hindu
#15International RelationsDefence: Very important

Strait of Hormuz: Tanker attacked, sailor killed

  • Location: Strait of Hormuz, Gulf
  • Tanker Name: MT Velos Sapphire (Marshall Islands-flagged, Greek-owned)
Background GK: Strait of HormuzNodal: Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 3 minThe Hindu
#16InfrastructureMadhya PradeshMPPSC: Very important

₹146 crore Vande Bharat maintenance depot in Bhopal

  • Location: Nishatpura, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)
  • Phase 1 Completion Target: September 2027
Background GK: Vande Bharat ExpressNodal: Ministry of RailwaysDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minDainik Bhaskar
#17PolityJharkhandJTET: Very important

JSSC third revised result: 1,769 qualified for Assistant Teacher

  • Recruitment Body: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)
  • Post: Assistant Teacher (Sahayak Aacharya) for classes 6-8
Background GK: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)Nodal: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)Don't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minDainik Bhaskar
#18PolityBiharBPSC: Very important

58 doctors appointed on contract in Bihar prisons

  • General duty doctors: 51
  • Appointing body: Inspectorate of Prisons and Correctional Services, Bihar
Background GK: Prison Reforms in IndiaModel Prison ManualNodal: Inspectorate of Prisons and Correctional Services, BiharDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minDainik Bhaskar
#19PolityBiharBPSC TRE: Very important

Rajesh Kumar appointed BSEB Chairman, exam reforms ordered

  • Previous Post: Patna Divisional Commissioner
  • Exam Form Last Date: 7 to 17 November 2026 (10 days)
Background GK: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)Nodal: Bihar School Examination BoardDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minDainik Bhaskar
#20PolityBiharBPSC: Very important

Bihar DA hiked to 63%, effective July 2026

  • Current DA rate: 60%
  • Beneficiaries: 9.5 lakh employees, 3 lakh pensioners
Background GK: Dearness Allowance (DA)Nodal: Government of BiharDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minDainik Bhaskar
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#22EnvironmentBiharBPSC: Important

Artificial groundwater recharge pilot in Muzaffarpur-Samastipur, Bihar

  • Districts involved: Muzaffarpur and Samastipur, Bihar
  • Implementing agencies: Central Ground Water Board, Minor Water Resources Department (Bihar), WAPCOS
Background GK: Artificial Groundwater RechargeNodal: Central Ground Water BoardDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minDainik Bhaskar
#23PolityBiharBPSC: Important

Bihar Assembly reviews higher education quality, PM-USHA grants

  • Full form of PM-USHA: Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
  • Nodal body: Higher Education Department, Government of Bihar
Background GK: PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan)Nodal: Higher Education Department, BiharDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minDainik Bhaskar

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Earlier stories that got new facts today.

PolityBiharBPSC: Very important

BPSC 71st mains: 3,392 qualified for 1,298 posts

  • Exam: BPSC 71st Combined Main (Written) Competitive Examination
  • Candidates Appeared: 13,024
New updateBackground GK: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)Nodal: Bihar Public Service CommissionDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minHindustanDainik Bhaskar
PolityHimachal PradeshPunjabHaryanaHPPSC HAS: Very important

SC settles Bhakra-Beas dispute: Himachal to get 11,973 MU power

  • Dispute Period: Since 1966
  • Total Electricity Awarded: 11,973 MU over 20 years
New updateBackground GK: Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB)Article 262Nodal: Bhakra Beas Management BoardDon't make this mistake!
4 questions · 2 minThe HinduHindustan

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7 November 2026: questions and answers

1. What was the most important story on 7 November 2026?

SC Excludes Temporary, Non-Resident Silk Cotton Cultivators from FRA Act Protection in Agasthyamalai. The Supreme Court has ruled that temporary and non-resident silk cotton cultivators in the Agasthyamalai biosphere reserve are not eligible for protection under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006.

2. How many stories were there on 7 November 2026?

23 stories in all, 10 of them most important. Polity had the most stories (13).

3. Which exams do the stories of 7 November 2026 matter most for?

UPSC (10), BPSC (8), JSSC (5), BSSC (5)

4. Which stories of 7 November 2026 are about Bihar?

NMC Approves 30 Additional PG Seats at IGIMS Patna; MD Emergency Medicine Introduced First Time in Bihar; Bihar's Sugarcane Mechanization Scheme 2026-27: 40-50% Subsidy on Farm Machinery; Bihar Police Restructuring: Forensic Wing Under Home Dept, 3 New City SPs, 176 Posts Created

5. Which stories of 7 November 2026 are about Jharkhand?

Jharkhand to Restart 111 Closed Mining Leases via Auction: 62 Coal, 49 Other Minerals; Coal Gasification Ash to Produce Indigenous Nitrogen-Rich Urea, Reducing Import Dependence; Jharkhand's Maiyyan Samman Yojana: ₹2,500 Monthly Benefit Transferred to 3.94 Lakh Women in Ranchi

6. Where are the questions for 7 November 2026?

This day's stories have 20 questions with answers and explanations. Use the quiz button above or the day's questions page.

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