Daily Current Affairs 1 November 2026
These daily current affairs 1 november 2026 notes bring together the most important developments for competitive examinations. Today’s news covers Science & Technology, Defence & Security, National Welfare, Education & Infrastructure, Economy, Trade & Business, Environment and Sports.
The major highlights include ISRO’s GSLV-F18 launch of the NVS-03 navigation satellite for NavIC, the inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise in the Bay of Bengal, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on Sardar Patel’s 151st birth anniversary, the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 for 490 personnel, ₹1,09,019 crore of additional tax devolution to States, Delhi’s cleanest October in eight years, the extension of the cotton import duty exemption, CCI approvals for the Sapphire Foods–Devyani merger and the IntelliSmart deal, the NMMSS deadline extension, EPFO’s 74th Foundation Day, PMGSY-IV roads for Mizoram and India’s double at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship.
These current affairs are useful for SSC, Railway, Banking, Defence, UPSC, State PSC and other competitive examinations. Missed yesterday’s update? Read the Daily Current Affairs 31 October 2026 first.
📖 Read this in Hindi: 1 नवंबर 2026 करंट अफेयर्स (हिंदी में)
🚀 1. ISRO’s GSLV-F18 Launches NVS-03 Navigation Satellite to Strengthen NavIC
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite on GSLV-F18 from the Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota at 11:51 pm IST on 30 October 2026. The 2,250 kg satellite was placed in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) about 18 minutes after lift-off. It is the third satellite of the NVS series for India’s regional navigation system NavIC.
GSLV-F18 was the 20th flight of the GSLV; ISRO is chaired by Dr V. Narayanan
- Payload → navigation signals in the L1, L5 and S bands, with an indigenous atomic clock on board
- Coverage → India and a region of about 1,500 km beyond its borders
- First orbit raising → on 31 October 2026 at 16:48 IST, the Liquid Apogee Motor fired for 2,174.8 seconds, taking the orbit to about 5,477.6 km × 37,833.4 km
- Final slot → geosynchronous orbit at 111.75° East
The Prime Minister congratulated ISRO on the launch. NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) gives accurate position and timing services for transport, disaster management, fisheries and mobile phones.
Exam Point
NVS-03 launch vehicle → GSLV-F18, the 20th GSLV flight, 30 October 2026
NVS-03 → third NVS-series satellite for NavIC; final slot 111.75° E
⚓ 2. Inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise Begins in the Bay of Bengal
The inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise is being held from 30 October to 3 November 2026. It brings together all seven BIMSTEC members, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, to strengthen regional security, stability and prosperity in the Bay of Bengal.
Motto: “Shared Seas, Shared Security and Shared Prosperity”
- Background → builds on the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, held under the theme “BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open”
- Aim → interoperability, maritime domain awareness, better coordination and exchange of best practices
- Focus → the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), India’s first integrated tri-service command
- ANC roles → maritime surveillance, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), search and rescue and regional engagement
The exercise reflects BIMSTEC’s resolve of “Translating Vision to Action”. BIMSTEC stands for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation.
Exam Point
Inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise → 30 October–3 November 2026, Bay of Bengal
India’s first integrated tri-service command → Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC)
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🇮🇳 3. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026: Nation Marks Sardar Patel’s 151st Birth Anniversary at Ekta Nagar
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was celebrated on 31 October 2026 to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Prime Minister attended the celebrations at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, the site of the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue. This year the main ceremony was held in the evening instead of the usual morning schedule.
National Unity Parade this year was dedicated to the valour of police and security forces
- Run for Unity → lakhs of citizens took part in the morning
- Sardar Patel → united more than 550 princely states after independence
- Three national festivals → Independence Day, Republic Day and Unity Day
- Poverty → the PM cited a World Bank report that 50 crore Indians came out of poverty in the 10–12 years up to 2024
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas has been observed on 31 October every year since 2014. Sardar Patel was India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister and is called the “Iron Man of India”.
Exam Point
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026 → 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, 31 October
Venue of the main celebration → Ekta Nagar (Statue of Unity), Gujarat
🏅 4. Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 Awarded to 490 Personnel
The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2026 has been awarded to 490 personnel of States, Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs). The medal recognises excellent work, promotes high professional standards and boosts morale.
Instituted by a Ministry of Home Affairs notification dated 1 February 2024
- Announced → every year on 31 October, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Eligible → police forces, security organisations, intelligence wings, CAPFs, CPOs, NSG, Assam Rifles and forensic science scientists
- Recognises → excellence in operations, investigation, intelligence and forensic science work
Exam Point
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 → 490 personnel
Dakshata Padak instituted → MHA notification of 1 February 2024
💰 5. Centre Releases ₹1,09,019 Crore Additional Tax Devolution to States
The Union Government released an additional tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to the State Governments on 31 October 2026. This is the second additional instalment of FY 2026-27, released to help States speed up capital spending and development work.
Uttar Pradesh got the largest share (₹19,208 crore); Sikkim the smallest (₹365 crore)
- Top five → Uttar Pradesh ₹19,208 crore, Bihar ₹10,845 crore, Madhya Pradesh ₹8,010 crore, West Bengal ₹7,866 crore, Maharashtra ₹7,022 crore
- Next → Rajasthan ₹6,460 crore, Odisha ₹4,819 crore, Andhra Pradesh ₹4,597 crore, Karnataka ₹4,504 crore, Tamil Nadu ₹4,466 crore, Gujarat ₹4,094 crore
- Smallest shares → Sikkim ₹365 crore and Goa ₹398 crore
States receive a share of central taxes on the recommendation of the Finance Commission set up under Article 280 of the Constitution. The share of each State depends on factors such as population, area and income distance.
Exam Point
Additional tax devolution on 31 October 2026 → ₹1,09,019 crore (second additional instalment of 2026-27)
Largest share → Uttar Pradesh, ₹19,208 crore
🌫️ 6. Delhi Records Cleanest October in Eight Years with Average AQI of 166
According to data released by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) for October 2026 was 166, the best October reading in eight years (it was 223 in 2025 and 234 in 2024).
Delhi had 220 “good to moderate” AQI days from January to October 2026, against 200 in 2025
- October AQI trend → 269 (2018), 234 (2019), 265 (2020), 173 (2021), 210 (2022), 219 (2023), 234 (2024), 223 (2025), 166 (2026)
- January–October average AQI → 167 in 2026, against 170 in 2025
- Average PM2.5 → 69 µg/m³ in 1 January–29 October 2026, against 72 µg/m³ in 2025
- Poor to severe-plus days → 84 in 2026, down from 104 in 2025
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), which leads pollution control in Delhi-NCR, was set up under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021. AQI between 101 and 200 is classed as “moderate”.
Exam Point
Delhi’s average AQI in October 2026 → 166, the best October in eight years
Good-to-moderate AQI days in Delhi (Jan–Oct 2026) → 220
🧵 7. Customs Duty Exemption on Cotton Imports Extended to 31 December 2026
The Government has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports up to 31 December 2026. The Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance notified it through Notification No. 35/2026-Customs dated 30 October 2026. The exemption was earlier available until 31 October 2026, so it has been extended by two months.
Aim: ensure cotton at competitive prices for the domestic textile industry
- Benefits → more raw cotton for spinning and weaving units, lower input costs and support to MSMEs
- Balance → the Government says it will balance the needs of the textile industry with the interests of cotton farmers
- Ministry → the Ministry of Textiles welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Finance
Exam Point
Cotton import duty exemption extended till → 31 December 2026
Notification for cotton duty exemption → No. 35/2026-Customs, 30 October 2026
🏢 8. CCI Approves Sapphire Foods–Devyani Merger and Adani Energy Solutions’ Takeover of IntelliSmart
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved two combinations. The first is the merger of Sapphire Foods India Limited into Devyani International Limited, both franchisees of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in India. The second is the acquisition of 100% of IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited by Adani Energy Solutions Limited from NIIF and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).
IntelliSmart works in smart metering for power distribution companies
- Devyani International → also runs Costa Coffee, New York Fries and Sanook Kitchen outlets
- Sapphire Foods → also operates KFC and Pizza Hut franchise outlets in India
- IntelliSmart sellers → National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and EESL, a joint venture of public sector power companies
The CCI is a statutory body set up under the Competition Act, 2002. Mergers and acquisitions above set thresholds need its approval before they take effect.
Exam Point
Sapphire Foods merged into → Devyani International (CCI approval, October 2026)
Acquirer of 100% of IntelliSmart → Adani Energy Solutions (from NIIF and EESL)
🎓 9. NMMSS 2026-27: Last Date to Apply on National Scholarship Portal Extended to 15 November
The Ministry of Education has extended the last date to apply for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) 2026-27 on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) to 15 November 2026. The portal has been open since 1 June 2026.
As on 30 October 2026: 90,483 fresh and 1,99,531 renewal applications
- Verification → Level-1 by 30 November 2026 and Level-2 by 15 December 2026
- Scholarships → 1 lakh new scholarships a year of ₹12,000 each, for Classes IX to XII
- Eligibility → at least 55% marks in Class VII (5% relaxation for SC/ST) and parental income up to ₹3.5 lakh a year
- Aim → reduce drop-outs of meritorious students from economically weaker families after Class VIII
Exam Point
NMMSS 2026-27 last date on NSP → 15 November 2026
NMMSS scholarship amount → ₹12,000 a year, Classes IX–XII
🏛️ 10. EPFO Celebrates 74th Foundation Day; Auto-Settlement of Small Inoperative Accounts and WhatsApp Services
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) celebrates its 74th Foundation Day in New Delhi on 1 November 2026. Union Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya is to launch key initiatives, including automatic settlement of eligible inoperative EPF accounts with balances up to ₹1,000 and EPFO services through WhatsApp.
Social protection coverage in India rose from 19% in 2015 to 68.4% in 2026
- Awards → Bhavishya Nidhi Awards 2026 for Regional and Zonal Offices, officers and employees
- Coverage → more than one billion people are now within the social protection framework
- Wage ceiling → raising the mandatory EPF coverage wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 is expected to add over 51 lakh employees
- Three pillars → provident fund (EPF 2026), pension (EPS 2026) and insurance (EDLI 2026), under the Code on Social Security, 2020
Exam Point
EPFO Foundation Day 2026 → 74th, New Delhi, 1 November
EPFO auto-settlement of inoperative accounts → balances up to ₹1,000
🛣️ 11. PMGSY-IV: 45 Rural Road Works of 509.54 km Sanctioned for Mizoram
Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV), the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned 45 road works covering 509.54 km for Mizoram at a cost of ₹710.40 crore in Batch-1 of FY 2026-27. The roads will connect 48 habitations to all-weather roads for the first time.
Earlier sanctions for Mizoram: 367 road works (4,935 km) and 7 bridges worth ₹3,412 crore
- PMGSY → launched on 25 December 2000 to give all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations
- PMGSY-IV → focuses on habitations still without all-weather roads
- Benefit → better access to markets, schools and health centres in a hilly North-Eastern State
Exam Point
PMGSY-IV Batch-1 (2026-27) for Mizoram → 45 road works, 509.54 km, ₹710.40 crore
New habitations connected in Mizoram under this batch → 48
🤼 12. India Win Both Titles at the Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad
India won both the men’s and women’s titles at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on 31 October 2026. The women’s team beat Uganda 35-15 in the final, and the men’s team beat Sri Lanka 54-20.
Men’s final: Aditya Shinde scored a Super 10; captain Surjeet Singh led the side
- Women’s semi-final → India beat Sri Lanka 39-14
- Men’s semi-final → India beat Bangladesh 56-27
- Men’s record → won all 8 matches, scoring 380 points and conceding 193
- Other stars → Bharat Hooda (8 points) and Yogesh Dahiya (High 5)
Exam Point
Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship venue → Ahmedabad, 2026
Finals → India men beat Sri Lanka 54-20; India women beat Uganda 35-15
📝 Important One-Liners – 1 November 2026
- Which navigation satellite was launched by ISRO’s GSLV-F18 from Sriharikota on 30 October 2026?
→ NVS-03 - The NVS-03 satellite launched in October 2026 strengthens which indigenous satellite navigation system of India?
→ NavIC - GSLV-F18, which launched NVS-03 in October 2026, was which flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)?
→ 20th - The inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise (30 October–3 November 2026) focuses on security in which maritime region?
→ Bay of Bengal - The inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise highlighted the role of which command, described as India’s first integrated tri-service command?
→ Andaman and Nicobar Command - Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on 31 October 2026 marked which birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
→ 151st - Where did the Prime Minister attend the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026 celebrations, the site of the Statue of Unity?
→ Ekta Nagar, Gujarat - How many personnel have been awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for the year 2026?
→ 490 - The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak was instituted by a Ministry of Home Affairs notification dated:
→ 1 February 2024 - How much additional tax devolution did the Union Government release to the States on 31 October 2026?
→ ₹1,09,019 crore - Which State received the largest share (₹19,208 crore) of the additional tax devolution released on 31 October 2026?
→ Uttar Pradesh - What was Delhi’s monthly average AQI for October 2026, the lowest for October in eight years?
→ 166 - How many “Good to Moderate” AQI days (daily AQI below 200) did Delhi record in January–October 2026?
→ 220 - Up to which date has the Government extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports?
→ 31 December 2026 - The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the merger of Sapphire Foods India with and into which company in October 2026?
→ Devyani International - Adani Energy Solutions is acquiring 100% of IntelliSmart Infrastructure, approved by CCI, from NIIF and which other seller?
→ Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) - Till which date has the last date for applications under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) 2026-27 been extended?
→ 15 November 2026 - On its 74th Foundation Day (1 November 2026), EPFO is launching automatic settlement of eligible inoperative EPF accounts with balances up to what amount?
→ ₹1,000 - Which city hosted the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, where India won both the men’s and women’s titles?
→ Ahmedabad - India’s men’s team defeated which country 54-20 in the final of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026?
→ Sri Lanka
🧠 Quick Revision – 1 November 2026
Science & Technology
NVS-03 launch vehicle → GSLV-F18, the 20th GSLV flight, 30 October 2026
NVS-03 → third NVS-series satellite for NavIC; final slot 111.75° E
Defence & Security
Inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise → 30 October–3 November 2026, Bay of Bengal
India’s first integrated tri-service command → Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC)
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 → 490 personnel
Dakshata Padak instituted → MHA notification of 1 February 2024
National: Welfare, Education & Infrastructure
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026 → 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, 31 October
Venue of the main celebration → Ekta Nagar (Statue of Unity), Gujarat
NMMSS 2026-27 last date on NSP → 15 November 2026
NMMSS scholarship amount → ₹12,000 a year, Classes IX–XII
EPFO Foundation Day 2026 → 74th, New Delhi, 1 November
EPFO auto-settlement of inoperative accounts → balances up to ₹1,000
PMGSY-IV Batch-1 (2026-27) for Mizoram → 45 road works, 509.54 km, ₹710.40 crore
New habitations connected in Mizoram under this batch → 48
Economy, Trade & Business
Additional tax devolution on 31 October 2026 → ₹1,09,019 crore (second additional instalment of 2026-27)
Largest share → Uttar Pradesh, ₹19,208 crore
Cotton import duty exemption extended till → 31 December 2026
Notification for cotton duty exemption → No. 35/2026-Customs, 30 October 2026
Sapphire Foods merged into → Devyani International (CCI approval, October 2026)
Acquirer of 100% of IntelliSmart → Adani Energy Solutions (from NIIF and EESL)
Environment & Pollution
Delhi’s average AQI in October 2026 → 166, the best October in eight years
Good-to-moderate AQI days in Delhi (Jan–Oct 2026) → 220
Sports
Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship venue → Ahmedabad, 2026
Finals → India men beat Sri Lanka 54-20; India women beat Uganda 35-15
🎯 Why Daily Current Affairs 1 November 2026 Matter for Exams
For Space and Science & Technology questions in UPSC, SSC, RRB and Defence exams, revise ISRO’s GSLV-F18 Launches NVS-03 Navigation Satellite to Strengthen NavIC.
For Defence exercises, regional groupings and police awards questions in CDS, AFCAT, CAPF and State PSC, revise Inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise Begins in the Bay of Bengal; Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 Awarded to 490 Personnel.
For Important days, government schemes and scholarships in SSC, RRB and State PSC, revise Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026: Nation Marks Sardar Patel’s 151st Birth Anniversary at Ekta Nagar; NMMSS 2026-27: Last Date to Apply on National Scholarship Portal Extended to 15 November; EPFO Celebrates 74th Foundation Day; Auto-Settlement of Small Inoperative Accounts and WhatsApp Services; PMGSY-IV: 45 Rural Road Works of 509.54 km Sanctioned for Mizoram.
For Fiscal federalism, trade policy and competition law questions in Banking, Insurance and UPSC, revise Centre Releases ₹1,09,019 Crore Additional Tax Devolution to States; Customs Duty Exemption on Cotton Imports Extended to 31 December 2026; CCI Approves Sapphire Foods–Devyani Merger and Adani Energy Solutions’ Takeover of IntelliSmart.
For Environment and air pollution questions in UPSC, State PSC and SSC, revise Delhi Records Cleanest October in Eight Years with Average AQI of 166.
For the Sports section of SSC and Railway exams, revise India Win Both Titles at the Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad.
Read the Exam Point boxes twice and then attempt MCQs: numbers, venues, organisations and first-ever achievements are the facts most often asked.
🔥 5 Facts You Must Remember
ISRO’s GSLV-F18 Launches NVS-03 Navigation Satellite to Strengthen NavIC → GSLV-F18, the 20th GSLV flight, 30 October 2026
Inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise Begins in the Bay of Bengal → Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC)
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026: Nation Marks Sardar Patel’s 151st Birth Anniversary at Ekta Nagar → 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, 31 October
Centre Releases ₹1,09,019 Crore Additional Tax Devolution to States → ₹1,09,019 crore (second additional instalment of 2026-27)
India Win Both Titles at the Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad → India men beat Sri Lanka 54-20; India women beat Uganda 35-15
📖 How to Revise Daily Current Affairs 1 November 2026
Do not try to memorise every number in one sitting. Start with the headings and the Exam Point boxes, because those hold the facts examiners like to test: names of schemes, organisations, venues, amounts and first-ever achievements.
Next, go through the one-liners and say each answer aloud before reading it. Mark the ones you get wrong and revisit them after a day, then again after a week. This spaced revision helps current affairs stay in memory until the exam.
Finally, link each news item to the static syllabus, for example NVS-03 to ISRO’s launch vehicles (PSLV, GSLV and LVM3) and the IRNSS/NavIC constellation, the BIMSTEC exercise to BIMSTEC (founded in 1997 by the Bangkok Declaration) and India’s Act East Policy, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas to the integration of princely states, the tax devolution to the Finance Commission under Article 280, Delhi’s AQI to the National Air Quality Index and the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the CCI to the Competition Act, 2002, EPFO to the Code on Social Security, 2020, and PMGSY to rural development schemes. Questions in SSC, Banking and State PSC papers often combine a current event with a static fact.
❓ FAQs – Daily Current Affairs 1 November 2026
What are the top headlines in daily current affairs 1 november 2026?
The key stories are ISRO’s GSLV-F18 (the 20th GSLV flight) launching the 2,250 kg NVS-03 navigation satellite for NavIC on 30 October, the inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise (30 October–3 November) in the Bay of Bengal, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at Ekta Nagar on Sardar Patel’s 151st birth anniversary, the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 for 490 personnel, ₹1,09,019 crore of additional tax devolution to States with Uttar Pradesh getting ₹19,208 crore, Delhi’s October 2026 average AQI of 166 (best in eight years), the cotton import duty exemption extended to 31 December 2026, CCI approvals for the Sapphire Foods–Devyani International merger and Adani Energy Solutions’ acquisition of IntelliSmart, the NMMSS 2026-27 deadline extended to 15 November, EPFO’s 74th Foundation Day with auto-settlement of inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, 45 PMGSY-IV road works for Mizoram and India winning both titles at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad.
Which navigation satellite was launched by ISRO’s GSLV-F18 from Sriharikota on 30 October 2026?
NVS-03. GSLV-F18 lifted off at 11:51 pm IST on 30 October 2026 from the Second Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, and placed the 2,250 kg NVS-03 satellite in a geosynchronous transfer orbit about 18 minutes later.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on 31 October 2026 marked which birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
151st. The Prime Minister took part in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. He recalled that Sardar Patel united more than 550 princely states after independence. This year the ceremony was held in the evening.
What was Delhi’s monthly average AQI for October 2026, the lowest for October in eight years?
166. Delhi’s average AQI for October 2026 was 166, against 223 in 2025, 234 in 2024 and 269 in 2018. The average AQI for 1 January–31 October 2026 was 167, against 170 in 2025.
Where can I practise MCQs on 1 November 2026 current affairs?
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Sources: Official releases of the Press Information Bureau, including PIB: GSLV-F18 successfully launches NVS-03 and PIB: Inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise, along with ISRO mission updates, releases of the Ministries of Home Affairs, Finance, Environment, Textiles, Education, Labour & Employment and Rural Development, the Competition Commission of India, and All India Radio and The Tribune kabaddi coverage.
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