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Current Affairs 1 November 2026 — Morning & Evening Edition

Morning & evening briefs with exam-ready takeaways.

Morning Edition

Morning: Published 08:15 AM
🏛️ Polity & Governance

National Unity Day Celebrated, PM Modi Launches Projects

  • India observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on October 31 to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
  • Sardar Patel played a historic role in integrating over 560 princely states into the Indian Union, earning him the title 'Iron Man of India'.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects exceeding 400 crore rupees in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, and opened Bharat Parv.
  • The Maharashtra government extended a special amnesty scheme for residential Nazul land in Nagpur and Amravati divisions until July 31, 2027.
  • West Bengal established two new women's reserve force battalions, named Matangini Hazra and Rani Shiromani, creating 1,914 new posts for female police personnel.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated annually on October 31.
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was independent India's first Deputy Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Information & Broadcasting Minister.
  • The special amnesty scheme in Maharashtra allows eligible landowners to convert leased lands into freehold by paying a premium of two percent of the market value.
🛡️ Defence & Space

ISRO Successfully Launches NVS-03 Navigation Satellite

  • The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully placed the next-generation navigation satellite NVS-03 into its designated orbit.
  • The NVS-03 satellite was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota using the GSLV-F18 rocket.
  • The primary objective of this mission is to further strengthen India's indigenous navigation system, 'NavIC'.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • NVS-03 is a next-generation navigation satellite.
  • GSLV-F18 is the rocket used for the NVS-03 launch.
  • NavIC is India's indigenous navigation system.
💰 Economy & Finance

High-Level Committee Formed for Banking Reforms; New Vande Bharat Sleeper Service

  • The government has constituted a High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat to review the banking sector and recommend reforms for Viksit Bharat 2047.
  • The Committee, chaired by former Central Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N. Patel, will recommend structural, institutional, regulatory, and legislative reforms.
  • The Mumbai-Bengaluru Sleeper Vande Bharat Express will be inaugurated in Bengaluru, with regular commercial service starting from Mumbai on November 2.
  • This will be the country's second Sleeper Vande Bharat service, featuring 16 AC coaches and running six days a week.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • The High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat is chaired by Suresh N. Patel.
  • The Committee has a tenure of six months.
  • The Mumbai-Bengaluru Sleeper Vande Bharat Express is the second sleeper Vande Bharat service in India.
🌍 International Relations

India Advocates Diplomacy at G20 FMM; Foreign Secretary on China's Stance

  • External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, asserted that military solutions cannot resolve global challenges and diplomacy must be given an opportunity.
  • Dr. Jaishankar stressed the need to preserve freedom of navigation and end attacks on civilian shipping and seafarers, in accordance with international law like UNCLOS.
  • Foreign Secretary Misri stated that global criticism during COVID-19 hardened China's attitude towards the world.
  • Dr. Jaishankar will also participate in a QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting with counterparts from Japan, Australia, and the United States.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • The G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in Atlanta, United States.
  • UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) was mentioned regarding freedom of navigation.
  • The QUAD group includes India, Japan, Australia, and the United States.
📜 Static GK & Environment

Oldest Bird Sanctuary Designated Ramsar Site; Historical Events & Personalities

  • Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, a 74-acre protected wetland in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, is India's oldest water bird sanctuary, established in 1798 and formally recognized in 1936.
  • In 2022, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary was officially designated as a protected Ramsar wetland site due to its rich biodiversity.
  • India's men's and women's teams reached the finals of the first Commonwealth Kabaddi competition held in Ahmedabad.
  • Notable historical events on October 31 include Nevada becoming the 36th US state in 1864 and the completion of Mount Rushmore National Memorial in 1941.
  • The day also marks the anniversaries of personalities like film director Peter Jackson, poet Amrita Pritam, English Romantic poet John Keats, and music director Sachin Dev Burman.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is located in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu.
  • It is the oldest water bird sanctuary in India.
  • Vedanthangal was designated a Ramsar wetland site in 2022.

🎮 ⚡ Morning Quiz (Quiz #1 · 5 Questions)

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Question 1 of 5🏷️ pol

Which of the following roles was NOT held by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in independent India, according to the provided text?

Evening Edition

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