Practise 61 current affairs questions from 10 November 2026 with answers and explanations for banking, SSC and railway exams on QZeX.
Q1) Which country hosted CHOGM 2026, chaired by Gaston Browne?
Explanation:Antigua and Barbuda hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from 1–4 November 2026 in its capital, St John’s, chaired by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. Its currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD). The theme was ‘Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth’; US$500 million in new commitments covered renewable energy, youth skills, trade and growth.
Q2) At what altitude did an IAF IL-76MD land at Mudh-Nyoma, reported in November 2026 as a record for that aircraft type?
Explanation:The IL-76MD ‘Gajraj’ landed at 13,629 feet in eastern Ladakh. The Russian-origin four-engine strategic transport can carry roughly 40–45 tonnes depending on conditions. Nyoma’s upgraded 2.7-km runway was built under a ₹218 crore project; this record concerns the IL-76 type, not every aircraft.
Q3) For the quarter ending 30 September 2026, how much grant-in-aid was released to 755 projects under IPSrC?
Explanation:₹77.98 crore supported 755 projects under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens, part of Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana. The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry’s umbrella scheme began in 2021, expanding the earlier National Action Plan for Senior Citizens. It supports dignified ageing through institutional and community care.
Q4) India signed an extradition treaty on 3 November 2026 with which country’s Prosecutor General, Berik Assylov?
Explanation:India signed with Kazakhstan. Ambassador Y. K. Sailas Thangal and Prosecutor General Berik Assylov signed following discussions on legal and treaty cooperation. The embassy in Astana confirmed the signing; signature alone does not establish ratification or entry into force.
Q5) Which Indian frigate arrived at Yokosuka on 4 November 2026 for MALABAR 2026?
Explanation:INS Sahyadri, an Eastern Fleet Shivalik-class (Project 17) stealth frigate, reached Yokosuka, Japan, on 4 November 2026 for MALABAR. India, the US, Japan and Australia participate in harbour planning and sea operations. MALABAR began as an India–US bilateral exercise in 1992; Japan joined in 2015 and Australia rejoined in 2020.
Q6) What enterprise value was announced for APSEZ’s proposed acquisition of Evos on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:The enterprise value is €2.56 billion, distinct from €1.18 billion equity value. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, led by MD Karan Adani, agreed to buy 100% from Igneo Infrastructure Partners. Netherlands-headquartered Evos operates eight terminals in five countries; regulatory approvals and works-council consultation remained pending.
Q7) Which country joined India in the inaugural tri-services Rahat Mitra HADR exercise at Chennai on 5–6 November 2026?
Explanation:Myanmar joined India for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief training. A cyclone-based tabletop exercise covered joint planning; INS Sukanya demonstrated shipborne relief, while INS Bitra and a Chetak helicopter demonstrated maritime search and rescue. All three Indian services participated.
Q8) Which police force received the President’s Colour from Amit Shah in Dehradun on 6 November 2026?
Explanation:Uttarakhand Police received the honour, making Uttarakhand the 16th state whose police force has earned it. Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah presented it with CM Pushkar Singh Dhami present. The force’s motto is ‘Karm Satyam Shauryam’; the honour recognises its service and sacrifice.
Q9) In which event did Taniya win silver at the Dakar Youth Olympics on 7 November 2026?
Explanation:Taniya won women’s 75 kg beach-wrestling silver, losing 1–2 to China’s Zhao Min after four earlier wins. Beach wrestling made its Youth Olympics debut at Dakar 2026 in Senegal. It takes place in a seven-metre sand circle, with bouts lasting at most three minutes.
Q10) The 9 November 2026 National Legal Services Day publication explains free legal-service eligibility under which Act?
Explanation:Eligibility is set out in Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The Sikkim authority’s publication lists women, children, persons in custody and other eligible groups. Assistance includes lawyers, court fees, certified copies and drafting. NALSA—the National Legal Services Authority—operates helpline 15100.
Q11) Where does IB Solar’s November 2026 agreement with German partners propose a solar technology Centre of Excellence?
Explanation:The proposed centre is in the YEIDA region of Uttar Pradesh. Noida-based Integrated Batteries India Private Limited (IB Solar), whose director and co-founder is Abhinav Mahajan, signed with RENA Technologies, Centrotherm and ISC Konstanz at BRES 2026. The planned centre focuses on applied photovoltaic research, process innovation and technology development.
Q12) Whom did India defeat in the men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey final at Mohali on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:India beat Japan 4–1 for its sixth title and third consecutive championship. Shilanand Lakra equalised before Dilpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh and Sukhjeet Singh scored in the final quarter. India remained unbeaten, and midfielder Nilakanta Sharma ended his international career with the title.
Q13) When does SEBI’s 5 November 2026 mutual-fund cash-market fund-netting framework take effect?
Explanation:It takes effect on 1 April 2027. The Securities and Exchange Board of India permits fund netting only within one scheme and settlement cycle for eligible outright transactions. Securities remain gross-settled; cross-scheme netting and same-security buy-and-sell transactions are excluded.
Q14) Which French honour was conferred on Narayana Health founder Devi Shetty in November 2026?
Explanation:Dr Shetty received the Knight of the National Order of Merit for vaccination and logistical support to Bengaluru’s French community during COVID-19. He is Narayana Health’s founder and chairman. Consul General Marc Lamy presented the honour; Charles de Gaulle established the order in 1963.
Q15) Which Indian modernist painter’s death in New Delhi was confirmed by her husband Paramjit Singh in November 2026?
Explanation:Arpita Singh died in New Delhi. Born in Baranagar in 1937, she completed fine-arts studies at Delhi Polytechnic in 1959 and worked at the Weavers’ Service Centre. Her paintings combined dreamlike imagery and varied styles; her textile-related work brought sustained engagement with museums and Indian art traditions.
Q16) Which Indian manuscript group entered UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register in the November 2026 announcement?
Explanation:Mahabharata, Arthashastra and Rajatarangini manuscripts were inscribed. UNESCO describes a 400-year-old Sharada-script birch-bark Mahabharata, a 16th-century palm-leaf Arthashastra on governance and finance, and Kalhana’s 12th-century Kashmir chronicle. The regional documentary-heritage register reached 106 items from 29 countries.
Q17) Which partner–skill pairing is correct under the PM VIKAS agreements reviewed in November 2026?
Explanation:IED—Institute of Entrepreneurship Development will train solar installers in Uttar Pradesh. Under Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, PM VIKAS—Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan—also covers PAC’s industrial training in Madhya Pradesh, CEMS’s multi-state training and Central University of Kashmir’s 390-hour willow-craft programme in Ganderbal. The university agreement was signed on 3 November; the review dialogue followed on 4 November.
Q18) Under the November 2026 immigration exemption amendment, registered Sri Lankan Tamil nationals sheltered in India up to which date are included?
Explanation:The cutoff is 9 January 2015. The Home Ministry’s amendment also defines the Visa Manual and requires specified identity documents for eligible India–Nepal/Bhutan travel. Separate passport exemptions for certain long-resident groups do not automatically remove their obligation to obtain an appropriate stay visa.
Q19) Which Indian diplomat was elected to ACABQ for the 2027–2029 term, reported in November 2026?
Explanation:Shivani Gupta was elected for a three-year term beginning January 2027. The Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions is a 21-member UN General Assembly subsidiary body reviewing administrative, budgetary and resource proposals to guide efficient use of member-state contributions.
Q20) The International Week of Science and Peace observed in November 2026 follows the UN rule of falling in the week containing which date?
Explanation:The rule centres on 11 November. First observed in 1986 during the International Year of Peace, the week was proclaimed by UN General Assembly Resolution 43/61 in December 1988. It encourages scientific exchanges and discussion of how science and technology contribute to peace and security.
Q21) Which agency marked its 77th Foundation Day at Gwalior on 6 November 2026?
Explanation:The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) marked its Foundation Day at its Gwalior headquarters on 6 November 2026. Headed by Narcotics Commissioner Dr Dinesh Bisen, it operates under the Finance Ministry’s Department of Revenue. It regulates licit opium-poppy cultivation and controlled drug trade under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Its headquarters moved from Shimla to Gwalior in 1960.
Q22) Which former Supreme Court judge confirmed his appointment as NCLAT chairperson on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:Justice Rajesh Bindal was appointed to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. He retired from the Supreme Court on 15 April 2026 and previously headed the Allahabad High Court. Former chairperson Ashok Bhushan’s tenure ended on 4 July; Yogesh Khanna subsequently officiated.
Q23) VAJRA-SAT at Bengaluru in November 2026 prepared India for which animal-disease serotype?
Explanation:It focused on foot-and-mouth disease SAT-1, not reported in India at the time. DAHD and ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics organised the tabletop exercise. Its 83 participants examined detection, confirmation, animal-movement controls and emergency vaccination preparedness as the serotype spread into West Asia.
Q24) Delhi’s recreational Yamuna cruise inaugurated on 10 November 2026 uses which National Waterway?
Explanation:The Yamuna is National Waterway-110 under the National Waterways Act, 2016. Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 30-seat electric cruise with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta present. The Sonia Vihar–Jagatpur round trip spans approximately six kilometres.
Q25) What is UNESCO’s theme for World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10 November 2026?
Explanation:The theme is Common ground through science diplomacy. The day connects science with public debate, shared knowledge and international cooperation. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) also links scientific participation to Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognises everyone’s right to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.
Q26) The MATSYA-6000 trials at Kattupalli on 6 November 2026 primarily assessed which systems?
Explanation:The unmanned trials tested flotation, submerged stability and ballast systems, clearing the vehicle for further testing. NIOT—the National Institute of Ocean Technology—developed the Samudrayaan submersible for three people and a design depth of 6,000 metres. These trials did not establish a completed 6,000-metre crewed dive.
Q27) INS Surat reached Muscat on 8 November 2026 for which India–Oman naval exercise?
Explanation:It joined the 15th Naseem Al Bahr, meaning Sea Breeze, with the Royal Navy of Oman. Harbour and sea phases include operational exchanges and cross-deck visits, followed by CORPAT—a Coordinated Patrol. The engagement forms part of India’s MAHASAGAR maritime-cooperation vision.
Q28) Which minister launched the Semicon 2.0 portal and announced 12 additional ECMS approvals on 6 November 2026?
Explanation:Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw opened applications for machines/materials, additional fabs and ATMP/OSAT. Semicon 2.0 has ₹1,27,500 crore approved funding. The 12 ECMS approvals envisage ₹7,503 crore investment, ₹39,045 crore production and 7,127 jobs across seven states.
Q29) Which MobiKwik subsidiary received RBI registration as an NBFC in November 2026?
Explanation:MobiKwik Financial Services Private Limited, a Gurugram-based wholly owned subsidiary of One MobiKwik Systems, received registration after April’s in-principle approval. It plans operations in three–six months, initially through co-lending, targeting ₹5,000 crore disbursements over three–four years. MobiKwik co-founder Upasana Taku is Executive Director and CFO.
Q30) Which city hosts the November 2026 UN Climate Change Conference, COP31?
Explanation:Antalya, Türkiye, hosts COP31—the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)—scheduled for 9–20 November 2026. Murat Kurum is conference president; Australia’s Chris Bowen is President of Negotiations. Türkiye’s capital is Ankara and its currency is the Turkish lira; Antalya is the conference venue.
Q31) How much did ADB release as the first tranche for Mizoram’s healthcare programme on 29 October 2026, reported in November?
Explanation:US$21.6 million was released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) from its US$108 million programme after Mizoram met two Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs). The Centre transferred ₹205.49 crore on 5 November, with 90% as grant and 10% as loan support for the Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS). Mizoram’s capital is Aizawl and its Chief Minister is Lalduhoma. ADB is headquartered in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines, and its President is Masato Kanda.
Q32) On which date was the 15th International Day of Radiology observed in 2026?
Explanation:The 15th observance fell on 8 November. The initiative involves the European Society of Radiology, American College of Radiology and Radiological Society of North America. It highlights medical imaging’s contribution to earlier diagnosis, fewer surgeries and improved treatment, including the roles of radiologists and radiographers.
Q33) How many Test wickets did Mohammed Shami have when his Test retirement was announced on 6 November 2026?
Explanation:Mohammed Shami finished with 229 wickets in 64 Tests, including six five-wicket hauls. He debuted against West Indies in 2013; his final Test was the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia. His 5/28 helped India win at Johannesburg in 2018.
Q34) What new Indian credit facility for Guyana was announced following the November 2026 CHOGM bilateral meeting?
Explanation:India announced a US$500 million line of credit for roads, healthcare and defence. President Mohamed Irfaan Ali met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on 4 November. The facility follows commitments during Narendra Modi’s November 2024 Guyana visit; projects were still to be developed under it.
Q35) What is India’s overall rank in WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2026?
Explanation:India ranks 38th among 139 economies. It leads both the 36-economy lower-middle-income group and the 11-economy Central and Southern Asia region. The World Intellectual Property Organization’s index uses roughly 80 indicators covering innovation inputs and outputs; its statistical confidence interval places India between ranks 34 and 39.
Q36) Gurdial Singh Bhangu, whose death was reported in November 2026, coached India to women’s hockey gold at which Commonwealth Games?
Explanation:Bhangu coached the Manchester 2002 gold-winning team. India beat England 3–2, with Mamta Kharab’s golden goal in extra time. He became India’s women’s head coach in 1998 and guided an Asian Games silver that year; Hockey India paid tribute to his contribution after his death in Canada.
Q37) Which shipbuilder delivered the ASW shallow-water craft Amini to the Indian Navy on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata, delivered Amini, named after Lakshadweep’s island. With over 80% indigenous content, the waterjet-propelled craft carries lightweight torpedoes, indigenous rocket launchers and sonar. Its predecessor, a Petya III-class corvette, was decommissioned in 2002.
Q38) The India–Guyana agreements signed on 4 November 2026 include cooperation on which payment-system model?
Explanation:A Unified Payments Interface-like system is covered by the digital public infrastructure agreement. President Irfaan Ali and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also signed agreements on micro/small-enterprise manufacturing projects and grant-funded Quick Impact Projects at the CHOGM sidelines.
Q39) In which state did Rajiv Ranjan Singh announce a Siri cattle centre and launch the North District milk union in November 2026?
Explanation:The announcements were in Sikkim. Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh proposed a Siri conservation and scientific-breeding centre. The North District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union launched at Mangan under White Revolution 2.0; the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was asked to plan dairy modernisation and a ‘Sikkim Milk’ brand.
Q40) Which Hyderabad institute received agriculture-sector CoE-Skills recognition on 2 November 2026?
Explanation:MANAGE—National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management—received three-year recognition from MSDE. Established in 1987, it is an autonomous institute under the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry, providing extension training, research, consultancy and agribusiness education. MSDE Secretary Debashree Mukherjee presented the certificate at Kaushal Bhawan.
Q41) What was ISPO’s theme for International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:The theme was PEOPLE. The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics highlighted users, caregivers, clinicians, technicians, educators, researchers and volunteers. The campaign focuses on the people and connections behind rehabilitation, mobility and inclusion.
Q42) Which pair became the first all-Indian team to reach a WTA Tour women’s doubles final at Chennai in November 2026?
Explanation:Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale reached the final after defeating second seeds Weronika Falkowska and Alana Smith. Switzerland’s Naïma Karamoko–Simona Waltert won the final 6–2, 6–0, claiming their first title together in their first tournament as a pair.
Q43) Who took the oath as Paraguay’s president on 6 November 2026 after Santiago Peña’s removal?
Explanation:Pedro Alliana, previously Vice-President, took office on 6 November 2026 after the Senate removed Santiago Peña following impeachment proceedings over the Ueno Bank crisis. He is to complete the existing presidential term through August 2028. Paraguay’s capital is Asunción and its currency is the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG).
Q44) Which district’s organic fisheries cluster was highlighted alongside the northeastern organic-certification SOP launch on 2 November 2026?
Explanation:Soreng, Sikkim, is PMMSY’s first organic fisheries cluster. Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the SOP at Mangan and inaugurated ₹375 lakh of projects. Certification and traceability support organic production; the cluster prioritises Amur carp, Indian major carps and trout without harmful chemicals, antibiotics or pesticides.
Q45) Which campaign launched by Virendra Kumar on 4 November 2026 promotes intergenerational bonding under AVYAY?
Explanation:Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan was launched by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar. Its 5C model is Connect, Converse, Co-create, Contribute and Continue. The launch included a handbook and Vayo SAATHI volunteer initiative supporting sustained engagement with older persons.
Q46) What Indian pilgrim quota was confirmed in the Haj-2027 agreement signed at Jeddah on 9 November 2026?
Explanation:The agreement confirmed 1,75,025 pilgrims for Haj-2027. India’s Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed it at Jeddah on 9 November 2026 after meeting Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah. Saudi Arabia’s capital is Riyadh and its currency is the Saudi riyal; Jeddah was the meeting venue.
Q47) SEBI’s 5 November 2026 circular sets what combined INR currency-derivatives threshold without establishing underlying exposure?
Explanation:The threshold is US$5 million outstanding notional value, combining all INR currency pairs and recognised exchanges. It applies to domestic clients and FPIs. SEBI aligned the framework with RBI’s 10 October 2026 circular; positions above the threshold face the prescribed exposure conditions.
Q48) Who became India’s 100th chess grandmaster after winning the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open in November 2026?
Explanation:Anuj Shrivatri earned the direct GM title at Ozamiz City in the Philippines, becoming Madhya Pradesh’s first grandmaster. All India Chess Federation president Nitin Narang announced the milestone. The international title-awarding body, FIDE, is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Q49) Who received CSJMU’s Wellness Visionary Award for Holistic Healing, reported on 3 November 2026?
Explanation:Dr Padma Gurmet, Director of the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh, received it from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur. The third International Conference on Wellness ran from 30 October to 1 November; he spoke on Sowa-Rigpa’s role in Himalayan health and wellness.
Q50) Under SEBI’s 5 November 2026 accredited-investor circular, what is the minimum qualifying securities-market exposure for an individual?
Explanation:The threshold is ₹5 crore for individuals, HUFs, family trusts and sole proprietorships; corporates and other trusts require ₹20 crore. Optional manager-led accreditation lasts three years, alongside the existing agency route. Managers must retain verification evidence and apply conflict, audit and privacy safeguards.
Q51) On which date will Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat complete two years, as discussed in the 6 November 2026 backgrounder?
Explanation:Its second anniversary falls on 27 November 2026, following its 2024 launch by the Women and Child Development Ministry. The campaign targets a child-marriage-free India by 2030, aligned with SDG5.3. Its portal enables incident reporting and public access to Child Marriage Prohibition Officers.
Q52) Which annual Indian awareness observance fell on 7 November in the November 2026 quiz coverage?
Explanation:National Cancer Awareness Day falls annually on 7 November, coinciding with Marie Curie’s birth anniversary. It promotes prevention, early detection and treatment. Curie’s work on radioactivity contributed to cancer-treatment development; awareness campaigns stress timely diagnosis and reducing preventable risks such as tobacco use.
Q53) Where did SBI California open its first branch outside California, reported in November 2026?
Explanation:Frisco, Texas, received State Bank of India (California)’s first branch outside California, taking that wholly owned subsidiary’s network to eight locations. Parent State Bank of India (SBI), headquartered in Mumbai, is chaired by Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, who led the inauguration. The branch offers deposits, commercial loans and international remittances; SBI’s direct US branches form a separate network.
Q54) National Entrepreneurship Day on 9 November 2026 commemorates the 2014 establishment of which ministry?
Explanation:The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) was established on 9 November 2014; its Minister of State (Independent Charge) is Jayant Chaudhary. Startup recognition is administered by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. November 2026 figures report over 2.62 lakh recognised startups, with nearly half originating in Tier-II/III cities.
Q55) Uttarakhand’s November 2026 Statehood Day commemorates its formation on which date?
Explanation:Uttarakhand was created on 9 November 2000. The November 2026 celebrations in Dehradun were addressed by Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. At that programme, 63 projects worth ₹1,508 crore were inaugurated or had foundation stones laid.
Q56) Which network launched at ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi, on 3 November 2026 links ocean observations with fisheries management?
Explanation:BOB-NOR means Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries. India, Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka participated. BOBP-IGO Director P. Krishnan unveiled it; it complements BOBSAN’s stock assessments by adding oceanographic and climate information.
Q57) Who conducts RBI’s November 2026 Rural Consumer Confidence Survey round on the central bank’s behalf?
Explanation:Ipsos Research Private Limited, Gurugram, conducts the round. The Reserve Bank of India surveys rural and semi-urban households across 31 states/UTs, recording current perceptions and one-year expectations for employment, prices, income, spending and the economy. Results inform monetary policy; this is a survey round, not a new survey’s first launch.
Q58) Who was named chairperson of the IOA Athletes’ Commission for 2026–2030 on 6 November 2026?
Explanation:P. V. Sindhu was elected unopposed, with hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh as vice-chairperson. Both join the Indian Olympic Association’s Executive Council. Mirabai Chanu and swimmer Sajan Prakash became athlete representatives to its General Body; all four have four-year terms.
Q59) With which RIS-based centre did CSIR sign a Letter of Association on 3 November 2026 for Global South science cooperation?
Explanation:CSIR partnered with DAKSHIN, the Global South Centre of Excellence at RIS. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research contributes adaptable technologies; joint policy research, capacity building and knowledge exchange are planned. RIS Director General Sachin Kumar Sharma highlighted healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure and blue/digital economies.
Q60) The November 2026 Cabinet decision continues the Fast Track Special Courts scheme until which date?
Explanation:The scheme continues through 31 March 2031, covering five years from April 2026. The ₹3,788.04 crore outlay includes ₹2,353.15 crore centrally funded through the Nirbhaya Fund and ₹1,434.89 crore from states/UTs. It provides for 850 courts, including exclusive POCSO courts, for rape and child sexual-offence cases.
Q61) The forest-clearance recommendation reported in November 2026 concerns the 1,000 MW Naying project on which river?
Explanation:Naying is proposed on the Siyom, a Siang tributary, in Arunachal Pradesh, whose capital is Itanagar and Chief Minister is Pema Khandu. Developer North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) is headquartered in Shillong; Gurdeep Singh is its non-executive chairperson. The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) recommended Stage-I approval for about 470 hectares of forest diversion; final Stage-II approval requires fulfilment of conditions.