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PRESS RELEASE OF CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ON BASE 2024=100 FOR OCTOBER, 2026
MoSPI released October 2026 retail inflation of 6.09% and food inflation (CFPI) of 8.94%, on the revised CPI base year 2024=100. The base-year revision, the compiling agency (NSO/MoSPI) and the CPI's role in RBI's inflation targeting are core Prelims economy facts. Headline inflation above the 6% upper tolerance limit adds to its relevance.
One Nation, One Ration Card
This backgrounder covers One Nation One Ration Card, launched in 2019 by DFPD, which lets NFSA beneficiaries use their ration cards anywhere in the country. Launch year, portability and NFSA linkage are testable.
Visit of Prime Minister to Manila, Philippines
The PMO announces the Prime Minister's visit to Manila on 16–17 November 2026 for the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit, both hosted by the Philippines. A pre-visit announcement is not itself an outcome. The summit numbers, host country and the ASEAN/EAS framework are facts Prelims often tests.
India Makes Major Strides Towards TB Elimination: 38% Decline in TB Mortality, 94% Treatment Success Rate
The release reports India's progress in the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2026: a 38% fall in TB mortality, against a global decline of 35%, and a 94% treatment success rate. Reports from international bodies and India's TB-Mukt Bharat targets come up often in Prelims, and this one has concrete figures a question could test. It's a 4 rather than a 5 because it's a progress update, not a new scheme or launch.
NITI Aayog Launches Report on “Impact Assessment of PLI Schemes”
NITI Aayog released an 'Impact Assessment of PLI Schemes' report, prepared with IIM Ahmedabad as knowledge partner, evaluating the flagship manufacturing incentive programme. PLI schemes are a frequent Prelims economy topic, and a major evaluation report from a known institution, with likely sector figures, gives solid factual hooks.
Nutrient-Based Subsidy Rates for Rabi 2026-27
This PIB backgrounder explains the Nutrient-Based Subsidy rates for Rabi 2026-27 and how the NBS scheme supports affordable P&K fertilisers and balanced nutrient use. NBS mechanics (which nutrients are covered, that urea is excluded, the 2010 start) are a recurring Prelims theme, and new season rates add timely numbers.
Naturopathy Day 2026: Scientific Research Strengthens India's Nature-Based Healthcare Ecosystem
The 9th National Naturopathy Day will be observed on 18 November at Nagamangala, Karnataka, with the theme 'Prakrutik Chikitsa, Swasth Bharat'. Days of importance and their dates are sometimes asked in Prelims.
Dr. P.K. Mishra addresses the 22nd Foundation Day of PPVFRA and Plant Genome Saviour Award Ceremony
Dr. P.K. Mishra spoke at the 22nd Foundation Day of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority (PPVFRA). He urged that farmers be recognised as custodians of agricultural biodiversity and said India's National Genebank is the world's second largest. PPVFRA, the PPV&FR Act 2001 and the Plant Genome Saviour Award are standard Prelims topics, and the genebank ranking is a testable fact.
Union Environment Minister holds interaction with LeadIT Industry Members and Project Partners
Before UNFCCC COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, the Environment Minister met industry members and partners of LeadIT (the Leadership Group for Industry Transition). India and Sweden launched LeadIT at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit to help heavy industry move to low carbon. Prelims often asks about who founded such climate coalitions and where COPs are held, so this clears the bar even though the meeting itself was routine.
Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) receives 22 bids for 10 GWh Advanced Chemistry Cell manufacturing capacity under PLI ACC Scheme
The Ministry of Heavy Industries received 22 bids for 10 GWh of Advanced Chemistry Cell manufacturing capacity under the PLI ACC scheme. The scheme, its total target of 50 GWh and its lead ministry are often asked about in questions on EVs, energy storage and PLI. This bid round is an update to an existing scheme rather than a new policy.
TDB-DST signs agreement with Astrome for ₹64.05 crore RDI support to develop sovereign space-based AI-ELINT constellation
The Technology Development Board under DST signed an agreement to give private firm Astrome ₹64.05 crore in RDI support to build a sovereign space-based electronic intelligence (ELINT) constellation, with AI-based ground processing and inter-satellite links, targeting TRL-9. It gives testable hooks on TDB's role, the ELINT concept, Technology Readiness Levels and private-sector space capability under the RDI framework.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Reaches Over 35.88 Crore People; Over 14.35 Crore Youth, 11.33 Crore Women Reached Through Nationwide Awareness Campaign
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment reports that Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has reached 35.88 crore people, enrolled over 2 lakh Nasha Mukti Mitras, and that the country has 198 District De-Addiction Centres. People seeking treatment rose from 2.08 lakh in 2020-21 to 9.11 lakh in 2025-26. The scheme and its lead ministry are testable, though the exact numbers are less likely to be asked.

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As the COP 31 kicked off in Turkiye on Monday, a quiz on the annual gatherings which have delivered some landmark treaties to address the climate crisis
Question 1 The initial Conference of Parties, COP 1, held in 1995 launched a mandate to negotiate stronger emissions reduction targets for developed countries. ...
Governor clears prosecution of ex-Minister in Messi case
Keralam Governor Om Prakash Mathur on Thursday granted sanction to prosecute former Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman under the Prevention of Corruption Act in con...
India sees 38% drop in TB mortality since 2015: WHO report
India has seen a 38% reduction in tuberculosis (TB) mortality since 2015, compared to a global average of 35%, and a 94% treatment success rate among patients w...
Retail inflation crosses RBI’s limit to 6.1% in Oct.
Clothing and footwear, for example, saw inflation coming in at nearly 5% in October 2026 — the highest in this series — from 3.9% in the previous month. The ‘fu...
OBC groups call for stir over caste census
The All India Caste Census Coordination Committee on Thursday called for a nationwide protest at New Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on November 28, demanding that the U...
ISRO conducts successful test of modified PSLV third stage
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) which is looking to get its workhorse launcher, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), back on track has succe...
Kurumba: a language and community fighting for visibility
The Kurumbas of Keralam are an Adivasi community with a population of only 2,719 as of 2024, who speak Kurumba, an oral language without a script; with the Census classifying languages with fewer than 10,000 speakers as ‘others’, the future of the language appears bleak
India and U.K. are turning climate ambition into action
Next week, Mumbai will become the stage for one of the world’s boldest climate ideas. The largest ever Earthshot Prize edition will bring together innovators, i...
New deal
Nations must deliver on past promises before committing to lofty climate goals
NHRC raises concern over Meta’s funding to UNICEF
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday wrote to the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD), raising concern over reported financia...
Retail inflation goes past RBI’s limit to 6.1% in Oct.
Almost all categories in the index hit series highs as inflation crosses the targeted comfort band for the first time in two years; inflation in food and beverages rises to 8.5%, transport sector at 5.8%
Special camps for electoral roll revision on Nov. 21, 22, 29
The Election Commission of India has announced special camps on November 21, 22, and 29 for the inclusion, deletion, correction, and transposition of entries in...

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