Daily Current Affairs 11 November 2026
These daily current affairs 11 november 2026 notes bring together the most important developments for competitive examinations. Today’s news covers Environment, Economy, Industry & Trade, Energy, Mines & Minerals, Health, Science & Technology, International Affairs and Sports.
The major highlights include India’s Opening Statement at COP31 calling for equity and climate finance under Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement, the PLFS Quarterly Bulletin showing unemployment down to 5.1%, the extension of the PLI scheme for medical devices up to 2035–36, DGTR’s suo motu anti-dumping probe on aluminium extrusions, Round 3 of the ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme, new facilities at the GSI Training Institute in Hyderabad, over 6 crore OPD consultations at the new AIIMS, India’s 5 medals at the IOAA-Jr 2026, IIT Jodhpur’s lightweight niobium-rich alloy, the Russia–Ukraine–US talks in Abu Dhabi, Aaryavir Sehwag’s 160 in the U-19 Asia Cup and Ambekar Meetei’s assured medal at the Youth Olympics.
These current affairs are useful for SSC, Railway, Banking, Defence, UPSC, State PSC and other competitive examinations. For yesterday’s edition, read Daily Current Affairs 10 November 2026 (also available in Hindi).
📖 Read this in Hindi: 11 नवंबर 2026 करंट अफेयर्स (हिंदी में)
🌍 1. India at COP31: Calls for Equity, CBDR-RC and Climate Finance under Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement
India reaffirmed its commitment to climate multilateralism at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UNFCCC in Antalya, Türkiye. Delivering India’s Opening Statement on 10 November 2026, Narendra Bhooshan, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, called for a fair, equitable and ambitious outcome rooted in equity and Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC).
Developed countries must fulfil their climate-finance obligations under Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement, India stressed
- Alignment → India aligned itself with the statements of G77 and China, the LMDC group and BASIC
- Presidency vision → India welcomed the idea of a ‘COP of Implementation’ guided by Dialogue, Consensus and Action
- 1.5°C concern → with the risk of crossing 1.5°C warming, equity has become urgent so that no one is left behind
- Global South → just transition and adaptation needs remain major challenges, closely tied to development itself
Exam Point
India’s COP31 Opening Statement → MoEFCC Secretary Narendra Bhooshan, 10 November 2026
Article 9.1, Paris Agreement → obligation of developed countries to provide finance to developing countries
📊 2. PLFS Quarterly Bulletin (July–September 2026): Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.1%, LFPR Rises to 55.5%
The National Statistics Office (NSO), MoSPI, released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin for July–September 2026 on 10 November. It is the sixth quarterly bulletin to cover both rural and urban India under the Current Weekly Status (CWS), after the survey design was revamped in January 2025.
Overall unemployment rate (15+ years) improved to 5.1% from 5.4% in April–June 2026
- LFPR → 55.5% (from 54.6%); rural 58.1%, urban 50.4%; female LFPR up to 34.7% from 33.2%
- WPR → 52.7% (from 51.7%); rural WPR 55.6%; female WPR 32.8%
- Unemployment → rural UR down to 4.3% from 4.8%; urban UR broadly stable at 6.8%
- Jobs mix → rural self-employment 62.7%; urban regular wage/salaried 49.6%; rural agriculture share up to 56.7%
Exam Point
PLFS Jul–Sep 2026 → overall UR 5.1%, LFPR 55.5%, WPR 52.7% (CWS, age 15+)
PLFS → conducted by NSO under MoSPI; quarterly rural + urban estimates since the April–June 2025 bulletin
🧠 2 of 12 topics done!
Lock it in — 20 MCQs from the day's news.
🩺 3. PLI Scheme for Medical Devices Extended up to 2035–36; Fresh Applications Invited
The Department of Pharmaceuticals invited fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices (PLI-MD), which has been extended up to 2035–36. About ₹2,700 crore of outlay is available, and an online application portal is to open within 10 days.
Since its launch in 2020-21, PLI-MD has enabled domestic manufacture of over 60 high-end devices and components, with production above ₹16,000 crore
- Made in India → X-ray tubes and detectors, 1.5T MRI, LINAC, CT scanners, mammography machines, cathlabs, implants and dialyzers
- Four Target Segments → TS1 consumables/disposables/implants, TS2 critical components, TS3 nascent high-end devices, TS4 high-end devices now only assembled
- Incentive → tapering rate averaging ~5% (TS1), ~9% (TS2 and TS3) and 6% (TS4); 3 years allowed to set up facilities
- Ease of doing business → minimum sales threshold discontinued, minimum investment trimmed, application window kept open
Exam Point
PLI-MD → extended to 2035–36; ~₹2,700 crore; Department of Pharmaceuticals (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers)
PLI-MD launched → 2020-21; 60+ high-end devices made in India so far
🧱 4. DGTR Begins Suo Motu Anti-Dumping Probe on Aluminium Extrusions from China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand
The Commerce Ministry’s investigation arm, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), has suo motu initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of aluminium extrusion profiles, structures and articles from China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand. The notification is dated 9 November 2026.
The four countries account for about 90% of India’s imports of these products; the domestic industry is largely made up of MSMEs
- Trigger → representations from the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI), which represents 228 manufacturers
- Why suo motu → fragmented industries often lack the know-how to file trade-remedy petitions themselves
- Period of investigation → 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2026 (15 months); injury period from 2022-23
- Products → profiles used in doors, windows, façades, railings, solar mounting structures, ladders, furniture and bicycle parts
Exam Point
DGTR → recommends anti-dumping duty; the Finance Ministry takes the final decision
Aluminium extrusion probe → China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand; ALEMAI = 228 manufacturers
⛏️ 5. Coal Gasification Scheme: Round 2 Ends with Two NTPC Bids; Round 3 Opens till 11 January 2027
The Ministry of Coal announced the conclusion of Round 2 of the ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, approved by the Union Cabinet on 13 May 2026. It has also launched Round 3 with effect from 10 November 2026.
Round 2 drew two applications, both from NTPC Limited — one for urea and one for methanol and dimethyl ether (DME)
- Round 3 deadline → 11 January 2027 for eligible entities to submit proposals
- National target → 100 million tonnes of coal gasification capacity by 2030
- End products → urea, methanol and DME, supporting domestic production of critical industrial products
- Aim → wider industry participation, more investment and faster adoption of gasification technology using indigenous coal
Exam Point
Coal/lignite gasification scheme → ₹37,500 crore; Cabinet approval 13 May 2026; Round 3 closes 11 January 2027
Coal gasification target → 100 million tonnes by 2030
🪨 6. G. Kishan Reddy Inaugurates Three New Facilities at GSI Training Institute, Hyderabad
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, with Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender, inaugurated three facilities at the Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI), Bandlaguda-Nagole, Hyderabad, on 10 November 2026: an International Hostel (Nalanda and Takshashila), an Advanced Geophysical Data Processing Laboratory and a Digital Studio.
The Minister called for faster exploration of critical minerals and rare-earth elements under the National Critical Mineral Mission
- Mineral security → intensify exploration to reduce dependence on other countries
- Rare earths → stronger exploration of heavy rare-earth elements, including in the Siwana Ring Complex of Rajasthan
- Speed → dedicated teams for timely preparation and auction of mineral blocks
- Reforms → advanced technologies, institutional reforms and international cooperation for GSI
Exam Point
GSI Training Institute → Bandlaguda-Nagole, Hyderabad; new International Hostel named Nalanda and Takshashila
Siwana Ring Complex → Rajasthan; focus area for heavy rare-earth exploration
🏥 7. New AIIMS Cross 6 Crore OPD Consultations Since 2021-22; 18 of 22 Fully Functional
The new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) have together recorded over 6 crore OPD consultations in the five-year period since 2021-22, as on 31 October 2026, the Health Ministry said.
Of the 22 new AIIMS approved under PMSSY in various phases, 18 are fully functional
- Growth → OPD consultations rose from 50.03 lakh (2021-22) to 77.95 lakh (2022-23), 100.52 lakh (2023-24) and 129.98 lakh (2024-25)
- Latest → 144.96 lakh in 2025-26 and 97.41 lakh in 2026-27 (till October); cumulative about 6.01 crore
- Services → OPD and IPD care, emergency and trauma services, diagnostics, medical education and research
- Purpose → reduce regional imbalance in affordable tertiary healthcare and strengthen medical education
Exam Point
New AIIMS (PMSSY) → 6 crore+ OPD consultations since 2021-22, as on 31 October 2026
PMSSY → 22 new AIIMS approved; 18 fully functional
🔭 8. India Wins 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze at the International Astronomy Olympiad for Juniors 2026 in Thailand
Indian students won 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze at the 5th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for Juniors (IOAA-Jr) 2026, held in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, from 1 to 8 November 2026. The event had 104 students from 25 countries.
Siddharth Laxmisha (Puducherry) and Swara Srujal Patel (Gujarat) won gold medals
- Silver → Aarna Chaplot (Kota) and Krish Bhaskar (Bagar, Rajasthan)
- Bronze → Akshara Gulab Ambone (Maharashtra)
- Nodal body → National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture
- Selection → five-stage Indian National Junior Astronomy Olympiad (INJAO); training camp at NCSM HQ from 12 to 31 May
Exam Point
IOAA-Jr 2026 (5th edition) → Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand; India 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
Junior Astronomy Olympiad Programme → run by NCSM (Ministry of Culture)
🧪 9. IIT Jodhpur Develops Lightweight Niobium-Rich Refractory Alloy That Resists Oxidation at 1,000°C
A team led by Dr. Saurabh Nene of the Department of Materials Engineering, IIT Jodhpur, has developed new Niobium (Nb)-rich Refractory Complex Lean Alloys (RCLAs) for aerospace, space and defence uses. The work is published in the Elsevier journal Materials & Design.
After 24 hours at 1,000°C, the new alloy gained only 43.48 mg/cm² from oxidation, against 258 mg/cm² for the conventional C-103 alloy
- Lighter → density about 7.6 g/cm³, versus roughly 9–10 g/cm³ for C-103 and WC3009
- Strength → room-temperature yield strength of 1.13 GPa and compressive strain of about 29%
- Cheaper → estimated cost advantage of about 11 times; hafnium eliminated completely
- Uses → next-generation aircraft, hypersonic vehicles and rocket propulsion systems
Exam Point
IIT Jodhpur alloy → Niobium-rich Refractory Complex Lean Alloy; density ~7.6 g/cm³
C-103 → conventional Nb-10Hf-1Ti alloy used as the benchmark
🤝 10. US-Mediated Russia–Ukraine–US Trilateral Peace Talks Open in Abu Dhabi
Delegations of Russia, Ukraine and the United States began a new round of US-mediated trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on 10 November 2026; the talks were scheduled for 10–11 November. Ukraine first held meetings with representatives of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, NATO and the European Commission.
Ukraine’s delegation was led by Rustem Umerov, head of its Foreign Intelligence Service; Russia’s by Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky
- US side → envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
- Ukraine team → included Kyrylo Budanov (head of the Presidential Office) and Davyd Arakhamia
- Agenda → an energy truce, Black Sea navigation, humanitarian issues and prisoner exchanges
- Kyiv’s priorities → ending hostilities, post-war security guarantees, economic recovery and humanitarian measures
Exam Point
Russia–Ukraine–US trilateral talks → Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10–11 November 2026
Delegation heads → Rustem Umerov (Ukraine), Vladimir Medinsky (Russia)
🏏 11. Aaryavir Sehwag’s 160 Powers India Past UAE into the Under-19 Asia Cup Semifinals
India reached the Under-19 Asia Cup semifinals by beating the UAE by 70 runs in Muscat on 10 November 2026. Opener Aaryavir Sehwag scored 160 off 168 balls and V.K. Vineeth made 67 as India posted 309/7.
India, led by Lakshya Raichandani, finished second in Group A with four points, behind Pakistan
- Semifinal → scheduled for Thursday, 12 November 2026
- UAE reply → Ahmed Khudadad (74) and Noorullah Ayobi (39) were the only notable contributors
- Venue → Muscat, Oman
- Margin → 70 runs
Exam Point
U-19 Asia Cup → India beat UAE by 70 runs in Muscat; Aaryavir Sehwag 160 (168 balls)
India U-19 captain → Lakshya Raichandani; semifinal on 12 November
🥊 12. Youth Olympics 2026: Boxer Ambekar Meetei Reaches 50kg Semifinals, Assures India of a Medal
Boxer Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei assured India of a medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, by reaching the semifinals of the men’s 50kg category on 10 November 2026. He beat Namibia’s Abraham Kalenga by Referee Stops Contest (RSC) in the first round of the quarterfinal.
The bout ended after just 1 minute 57 seconds; Meetei was to face Colombia’s Izzon Jeffrey Arevalo in the semifinal
- Venue → Dakar, Senegal — the first Olympic event to be held in Africa
- India’s tally before the bout → three silver and five bronze medals
- Category → men’s 50kg boxing
- Win method → RSC (Referee Stops Contest) in round one
Exam Point
Youth Olympic Games 2026 → Dakar, Senegal
Ambekar Meetei → men’s 50kg semifinal; medal assured for India
📝 Important One-Liners – 11 November 2026
- Who delivered India’s Opening Statement at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, on 10 November 2026?
→ Narendra Bhooshan, Secretary, MoEFCC - At COP31, India stressed the obligation of developed countries to provide financial resources to developing countries. This obligation is laid down in which provision of the Paris Agreement?
→ Article 9.1 - According to the PLFS Quarterly Bulletin for July–September 2026, what was the overall unemployment rate (CWS) for persons aged 15 years and above?
→ 5.1% - As per the PLFS Quarterly Bulletin (July–September 2026), the overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15+ rose to:
→ 55.5% - The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Medical Devices (PLI-MD), for which fresh applications were invited on 10 November 2026, has been extended up to which year?
→ 2035–36 - Under PLI-MD 2.0, how many years are applicants allowed to set up manufacturing facilities in any of the four Target Segments?
→ 3 years - The Ministry of Coal launched Round 3 of the ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects on 10 November 2026. What is the last date for applications?
→ 11 January 2027 - What is India’s national target for coal gasification capacity by 2030?
→ 100 million tonnes - DGTR’s suo motu anti-dumping probe on aluminium extrusion profiles, notified on 9 November 2026, covers imports from China, Malaysia, Vietnam and which other country?
→ Thailand - The DGTR initiated its aluminium-extrusion anti-dumping probe on representations from ALEMAI. How many manufacturers does ALEMAI represent?
→ 228 - The new AIIMS set up under PMSSY have together recorded over how many OPD consultations since 2021-22 (as on 31 October 2026)?
→ 6 crore - Of the 22 new AIIMS approved under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), how many are fully functional?
→ 18 - Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated an International Hostel, an Advanced Geophysical Data Processing Laboratory and a Digital Studio on 10 November 2026 at which institute?
→ GSI Training Institute, Hyderabad - India won 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze at the 5th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for Juniors (IOAA-Jr) 2026. Where was it held?
→ Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand - Which organisation under the Ministry of Culture is the authorised national body for India’s Junior Astronomy Olympiad Programme and the IOAA-Jr team?
→ National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) - IIT Jodhpur researchers have developed a lightweight refractory alloy with exceptional oxidation resistance at 1,000°C. Which element is it rich in?
→ Niobium - The US-mediated trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States that opened on 10 November 2026 are being held in which city?
→ Abu Dhabi - Who led Ukraine’s delegation at the Abu Dhabi trilateral talks on 10–11 November 2026?
→ Rustem Umerov - Which Indian batter scored 160 off 168 balls as India beat UAE by 70 runs in Muscat on 10 November 2026 to reach the Under-19 Asia Cup semifinals?
→ Aaryavir Sehwag - Boxer Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei assured India of a medal at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games by reaching the semifinals of which men’s weight category?
→ 50 kg
🧠 Quick Revision – 11 November 2026
Environment
India’s COP31 Opening Statement → MoEFCC Secretary Narendra Bhooshan, 10 November 2026
Article 9.1, Paris Agreement → obligation of developed countries to provide finance to developing countries
Economy, Industry & Trade
PLFS Jul–Sep 2026 → overall UR 5.1%, LFPR 55.5%, WPR 52.7% (CWS, age 15+)
PLFS → conducted by NSO under MoSPI; quarterly rural + urban estimates since the April–June 2025 bulletin
PLI-MD → extended to 2035–36; ~₹2,700 crore; Department of Pharmaceuticals (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers)
PLI-MD launched → 2020-21; 60+ high-end devices made in India so far
DGTR → recommends anti-dumping duty; the Finance Ministry takes the final decision
Aluminium extrusion probe → China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand; ALEMAI = 228 manufacturers
Energy, Mines & Minerals
Coal/lignite gasification scheme → ₹37,500 crore; Cabinet approval 13 May 2026; Round 3 closes 11 January 2027
Coal gasification target → 100 million tonnes by 2030
GSI Training Institute → Bandlaguda-Nagole, Hyderabad; new International Hostel named Nalanda and Takshashila
Siwana Ring Complex → Rajasthan; focus area for heavy rare-earth exploration
Health
New AIIMS (PMSSY) → 6 crore+ OPD consultations since 2021-22, as on 31 October 2026
PMSSY → 22 new AIIMS approved; 18 fully functional
Science & Technology
IOAA-Jr 2026 (5th edition) → Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand; India 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
Junior Astronomy Olympiad Programme → run by NCSM (Ministry of Culture)
IIT Jodhpur alloy → Niobium-rich Refractory Complex Lean Alloy; density ~7.6 g/cm³
C-103 → conventional Nb-10Hf-1Ti alloy used as the benchmark
International Affairs
Russia–Ukraine–US trilateral talks → Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10–11 November 2026
Delegation heads → Rustem Umerov (Ukraine), Vladimir Medinsky (Russia)
Sports
U-19 Asia Cup → India beat UAE by 70 runs in Muscat; Aaryavir Sehwag 160 (168 balls)
India U-19 captain → Lakshya Raichandani; semifinal on 12 November
Youth Olympic Games 2026 → Dakar, Senegal
Ambekar Meetei → men’s 50kg semifinal; medal assured for India
🎯 Why Daily Current Affairs 11 November 2026 Matter for Exams
For Climate change, UNFCCC, Paris Agreement and COP questions in UPSC, SSC and State PSC, revise India at COP31: Calls for Equity, CBDR-RC and Climate Finance under Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement.
For Employment data, PLI schemes and trade-remedy questions in Banking, SSC and UPSC, revise PLFS Quarterly Bulletin (July–September 2026): Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.1%, LFPR Rises to 55.5%; PLI Scheme for Medical Devices Extended up to 2035–36; Fresh Applications Invited; DGTR Begins Suo Motu Anti-Dumping Probe on Aluminium Extrusions from China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand.
For Coal, critical minerals and GSI questions in SSC, Railway and State PSC, revise Coal Gasification Scheme: Round 2 Ends with Two NTPC Bids; Round 3 Opens till 11 January 2027; G. Kishan Reddy Inaugurates Three New Facilities at GSI Training Institute, Hyderabad.
For Health schemes and AIIMS questions in SSC, Railway and State exams, revise New AIIMS Cross 6 Crore OPD Consultations Since 2021-22; 18 of 22 Fully Functional.
For Science olympiads and new-materials research questions in SSC and Defence exams, revise India Wins 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze at the International Astronomy Olympiad for Juniors 2026 in Thailand; IIT Jodhpur Develops Lightweight Niobium-Rich Refractory Alloy That Resists Oxidation at 1,000°C.
For Russia–Ukraine conflict and international relations questions in UPSC and Banking, revise US-Mediated Russia–Ukraine–US Trilateral Peace Talks Open in Abu Dhabi.
For the Sports section of SSC, Railway and Banking exams, revise Aaryavir Sehwag’s 160 Powers India Past UAE into the Under-19 Asia Cup Semifinals; Youth Olympics 2026: Boxer Ambekar Meetei Reaches 50kg Semifinals, Assures India of a Medal.
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
India at COP31: Calls for Equity, CBDR-RC and Climate Finance under Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement → MoEFCC Secretary Narendra Bhooshan, 10 November 2026
PLFS Quarterly Bulletin (July–September 2026): Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.1%, LFPR Rises to 55.5% → overall UR 5.1%, LFPR 55.5%, WPR 52.7% (CWS, age 15+)
Coal Gasification Scheme: Round 2 Ends with Two NTPC Bids; Round 3 Opens till 11 January 2027 → ₹37,500 crore; Cabinet approval 13 May 2026; Round 3 closes 11 January 2027
New AIIMS Cross 6 Crore OPD Consultations Since 2021-22; 18 of 22 Fully Functional → 6 crore+ OPD consultations since 2021-22, as on 31 October 2026
US-Mediated Russia–Ukraine–US Trilateral Peace Talks Open in Abu Dhabi → Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10–11 November 2026
📖 How to Revise Daily Current Affairs 11 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 India’s COP31 statement to the UNFCCC, CBDR-RC and the Paris Agreement, the PLFS bulletin to NSO, MoSPI and labour-force concepts such as LFPR, WPR and CWS, PLI-MD to Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, the DGTR probe to anti-dumping rules and the WTO, coal gasification to India’s energy security and fertiliser self-reliance, the GSI facilities to the National Critical Mineral Mission, the new AIIMS to PMSSY, IOAA-Jr to science olympiads and NCSM, the IIT Jodhpur alloy to materials used in hypersonic and space systems, the Abu Dhabi talks to the Russia–Ukraine conflict, and the U-19 Asia Cup and Youth Olympics to sports GK.
❓ FAQs – Daily Current Affairs 11 November 2026
What are the top headlines in daily current affairs 11 november 2026?
The key stories are India’s Opening Statement at COP31 in Antalya; the PLFS Quarterly Bulletin for July–September 2026 (unemployment 5.1%, LFPR 55.5%); the PLI scheme for medical devices extended up to 2035–36; DGTR’s suo motu anti-dumping probe on aluminium extrusions from China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand; Round 3 of the ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme; new facilities at the GSI Training Institute, Hyderabad; over 6 crore OPD consultations at the new AIIMS; India’s 2 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze at IOAA-Jr 2026; IIT Jodhpur’s niobium-rich alloy; the Russia–Ukraine–US talks in Abu Dhabi; Aaryavir Sehwag’s 160 in the U-19 Asia Cup; and Ambekar Meetei’s assured Youth Olympics medal.
According to the PLFS Quarterly Bulletin for July–September 2026, what was the overall unemployment rate (CWS) for persons aged 15 years and above?
5.1%. Overall UR improved to 5.1% from 5.4% in April–June 2026. Rural UR fell to 4.3% from 4.8%, while urban UR was broadly stable at 6.8%. The survey is conducted by NSO, MoSPI.
The Ministry of Coal launched Round 3 of the ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects on 10 November 2026. What is the last date for applications?
11 January 2027. Round 3 opened on 10 November 2026 and closes on 11 January 2027. The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on 13 May 2026 with an outlay of ₹37,500 crore.
The new AIIMS set up under PMSSY have together recorded over how many OPD consultations since 2021-22 (as on 31 October 2026)?
6 crore. Cumulative OPD consultations at the new AIIMS reached about 6.01 crore: from 50.03 lakh in 2021-22 to 144.96 lakh in 2025-26, plus 97.41 lakh in 2026-27 till October.
Where can I practise MCQs on 11 November 2026 current affairs?
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Sources: Official releases of the Press Information Bureau, including PIB: India reaffirms commitment to climate multilateralism at COP31 and PIB: PLFS Quarterly Bulletin July–September 2026, along with PIB releases of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, the Ministries of Coal, Mines, Health and Family Welfare and Culture (NCSM), and IIT Jodhpur; The Hindu and Business Standard on the DGTR probe; Interfax-Ukraine and ABC News on the Abu Dhabi talks; and Sportstar on the U-19 Asia Cup and the Youth Olympics.
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