Current Affairs — 01 November 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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Gross GST collections rise 22.9% to ₹2,31,290 crore in October 2026, second-highest monthly mop-up
Data released on 1 November 2026 showed India's gross GST collections for October 2026 at ₹2,31,290 crore, up 22.9% from ₹1,88,125 crore in October 2025.
Chandigarh Police conferred the President's Colour on its Diamond Jubilee; Amit Shah opens ₹258-crore projects
On 1 November 2026, Chandigarh Police was conferred the President's Colour at its Diamond Jubilee Foundation Day ceremony attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah as chief guest.
Coal India marks 51st Foundation Day with record production and supply in October 2026
Coal India Limited marked its 51st Foundation Day on 1 November 2026 with record monthly production of 67.2 MT and record total supply of 70.3 MT in October 2026; separately, India's coal imports fell 5.83% in August 2026.
New IAF Chief Ashutosh Dixit unveils 'VAYU' as guiding vision for the Indian Air Force
On 1 November 2026, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, began his tenure by unveiling 'VAYU' — Vigilance, Aatmanirbharta, Yukti and Unity of Effort — as the guiding vision for the IAF.
108 Stupas raised in a single day at Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City; Kiren Rijiju represents India
On 1 November 2026, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju represented India at the raising and consecration of 108 Stupas in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City, led by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck; Stupa No. 76 is dedicated to PM Modi.
Digi Yatra begins trials for international passengers with e-passports at seven airports
On 1 November 2026, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said Digi Yatra has begun trials for international passengers holding e-passports at seven airports, running from November to December 2026 ahead of a wider rollout in 2027.
EPFO marks 74th Foundation Day; launches WhatsApp services and auto-settlement of small inoperative accounts
On 1 November 2026, the EPFO celebrated its 74th Foundation Day in New Delhi, where Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched EPFO services on WhatsApp and automatic settlement of Aadhaar-verified inoperative EPF accounts with balances up to ₹1,000.
Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off SMVT Bengaluru–CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
On 1 November 2026, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the SMVT Bengaluru–CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, linking India's IT capital with its financial capital via Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Cyclonic Storm 'Murasu' forms over Bay of Bengal; IMD issues cyclone alert for Andhra Pradesh and north Tamil Nadu coasts
On 1 November 2026, a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm 'Murasu', which IMD said would cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur as a Severe Cyclonic Storm on the night of 2–3 November.
Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir takes charge as 55th Director General of Geological Survey of India
On 1 November 2026, Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir assumed charge as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), an attached office of the Ministry of Mines.
1 November 2026: Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh foundation days, Kannada Rajyotsava, Keralappiravi and Tamil Nadu Day observed
On 1 November 2026, PM Narendra Modi greeted the people of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on their State Foundation Day, Karnataka on Kannada Rajyotsava, Keralam on Keralappiravi and Tamil Nadu on Tamil Nadu Day.
President Murmu attends 'Hirak Jayanti' celebration marking 60th year of Haryana's formation at Kurukshetra
On 1 November 2026, President Droupadi Murmu attended the 'Hirak Jayanti' celebration at Kurukshetra marking the 60th year of the formation of Haryana, which was formed in 1966.
President Murmu attends Swami Shraddhanand's martyrdom centenary event at Gurukul, Kurukshetra
On 1 November 2026, President Droupadi Murmu attended the Balidan Shatabdi Samaroh marking 100 years of the martyrdom of Swami Shraddhanand at Gurukul, Kurukshetra.
Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal takes over as AOC-in-C, Eastern Air Command
On 1 November 2026, Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force.
Vice-President inaugurates National Organ Transplant Games 2026; 570 participants set Tadasana world record
On 1 November 2026, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the National Organ Transplant Games 2026 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi, where 570 transplant recipients and donors set a world record for the largest Tadasana congregation.
Nitin Gadkari performs bhoomipujan of Multi-Modal Logistics Park at Sindi Railway, Wardha
On 1 November 2026, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari performed the bhoomipujan of a Multi-Modal Logistics Park at Sindi Railway in Maharashtra's Wardha district, being developed by NHAI's SPV NHLML with JNPA.