Practise 56 current affairs questions from 11 November 2026 with answers and explanations for banking, SSC and railway exams on QZeX.
Q1) Who wrote Belonging: A Journey of Love, released on 10 November 2026?
Explanation:Sonia Gandhi wrote the memoir, which traces her childhood in post-war Veneto, meeting Rajiv Gandhi in Cambridge in 1965, moving to India and entering public life after family tragedies. The narrative combines personal identity and duty with India’s post-independence political history. William Collins, a HarperCollins imprint, published it on 10 November 2026.
Q2) Which distinction did Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale achieve by reaching the 2026 Chennai Open women’s doubles final?
Explanation:Adkar and Bhosale became the first all-Indian team to reach a WTA Tour women’s doubles final. In the semifinals they defeated second seeds Weronika Falkowska and Alana Smith, before finishing runners-up. The milestone belongs to the main Women’s Tennis Association tour, whose tournaments are distinct from the WTA 125 and International Tennis Federation circuits.
Q3) Which MobiKwik subsidiary received RBI registration to operate as an NBFC in November 2026?
Explanation:MobiKwik Financial Services Private Limited (MFSPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of One MobiKwik Systems, received the Certificate of Registration. The Gurugram-based company plans an asset-light co-lending model with banks and NBFCs, starting in three to six months. It targets ₹5,000 crore of loans over three to four years for consumers and MSMEs. Co-founder, Executive Director and CFO Upasana Taku announced the milestone.
Q4) Which team secured its ninth Formula One Constructors’ Championship at São Paulo in November 2026?
Explanation:Mercedes secured its ninth constructors’ title, its first since 2021. George Russell’s fourth place and Kimi Antonelli’s fifth provided enough points; Team Principal Toto Wolff led the celebrations. Nine titles brought Mercedes level with Williams, behind Ferrari’s 16 and McLaren’s 10. The result came under 2026 regulations that substantially changed aerodynamics and power units.
Q5) Liocheles similipalensis, described in 2026, was discovered in which tiger reserve?
Explanation:Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, yielded the male and female specimens described in Euscorpius by Saurabh Kininge, Tejas Thackeray, Prakash C. Gogineni and Akshay Khandekar. The scorpion belongs to Hormuridae. Distinctive ridges, granulation and median-eye proportions separate it from related species, bringing Liocheles to seven species globally and four described from India.
Q6) With which IIT (ISM) Dhanbad initiative did NITI Aayog sign a critical-minerals Statement of Intent, reported on 3 November 2026?
Explanation:The partner is TEXMiN—Technology Translation Research Park, a Department of Science and Technology initiative at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. The agreement followed NITI member Gobardhan Das’s visit for the 31 October Critical Minerals and Rare Earths symposium. It covers technology research, strategic studies, policy support and training, including mineral recovery from coal fly ash, red mud, mine tailings and electronic waste under the National Critical Mineral Mission.
Q7) At the fifth IOAA-Junior held in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, on 1–8 November 2026, which medal combination did India win?
Explanation:India won two gold, two silver and one bronze at the fifth International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for Juniors. Siddharth Laxmisha and Swara Srujal Patel were the gold medallists; Aarna Chaplot and Krish Bhaskar won silver, and Akshara Gulab Ambone bronze.
Q8) For which novel did M. John Harrison win the Booker Prize 2026?
Explanation:M. John Harrison won for The End of Everything, his 13th novel, published by Serpent’s Tail. At 81 he became the prize’s oldest winner; the 198-page dystopian satire was the shortest shortlisted book. He received £50,000 and a trophy at Old Billingsgate, London. The prize recognises fiction originally written in English and published in the UK and/or Ireland.
Q9) World Radiography Day, observed on 8 November 2026, commemorates which discovery?
Explanation:The day marks Wilhelm Röntgen’s discovery of X-rays on 8 November 1895. It recognises radiography professionals’ role in diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy and public understanding of healthcare. The UK Society of Radiographers selected Professionalism in Radiography as its 2026 campaign focus, emphasising professional values, behaviours and standards; this is the Society’s focus, not an asserted universal theme.
Q10) In Sujit Das, decided on 5 November 2026, when does the 24-hour magistrate-production clock begin?
Explanation:The clock starts with actual detention that restricts liberty, not a later formal arrest entry. The Supreme Court applied Article 22(2) while considering NDPS-related bail appeals from Tripura. Necessary travel time to the nearest magistrate is excluded; detention beyond the constitutional period requires judicial authority. Statutory search procedures cannot suspend this safeguard.
Q11) Which Indian top-order batter announced retirement from all cricket at age 30 in October 2026, reported in the 11 November coverage?
Explanation:Sabbhineni Meghana ended her playing career after 17 T20Is and three ODIs. She debuted in T20Is against West Indies in 2016 and in ODIs against New Zealand in 2022, scoring 258 and 114 runs respectively. Her Women’s Premier League career covered Gujarat Giants in 2023 and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024–25, with 302 runs in 15 matches.
Q12) What does ICICI Life EzyGrow’s 2X/3X premium-waiver option, launched in November 2026, provide?
Explanation:The insurer funds 2X/3X future premiums after the insured’s death, according to the variant. EzyGrow offers market-linked investment, protection and Family Income Benefit exclusively online through Policybazaar. ICICI Life, formerly ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, began operations in FY2001; Vivek Jain is Policybazaar’s life-insurance CBO.
Q13) Who assumed the Indian Army’s Director General of Integrated Training appointment in November 2026?
Explanation:Lt Gen Sushil Chander Mahant became Director General of Integrated Training at the Army’s Integrated Headquarters in New Delhi. A native of Katrain in Kullu, he studied at Sainik School, Sujanpur Tira, entered the National Defence Academy in January 1988 and was commissioned in December 1991. His earlier assignments included commanding 11 Field Ordnance Depot and ordnance responsibilities in a Strike Corps.
Q14) Which batter’s unbeaten 206 helped Zimbabwe draw the first Test against Afghanistan in November 2026?
Explanation:Craig Ervine finished unbeaten on 206 as Zimbabwe reached 523/5 after scoring 504 in the first innings—the first team to exceed 500 in both innings of a Test. Wessly Madhevere scored his maiden Test hundred, 100 not out, in an unbroken 208-run sixth-wicket partnership with Ervine. Ervine became the third-oldest Test double-centurion.
Q15) At which air force station is Exercise Sahayata Setu scheduled for 17–19 November 2026?
Explanation:Air Force Station Jamnagar, Gujarat, will host the joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise under the South Western Air Command. The IAF, Army, Navy, Coast Guard and National Disaster Management Authority will participate, alongside partners including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, Malaysia and Bangladesh. Seminars, tabletop work and demonstrations will rehearse responses to cyclones, earthquakes, floods and chemical emergencies.
Q16) Where did Assam’s Cabinet approve land for the state’s first defence park on 3 November 2026?
Explanation:Nellie in Morigaon is the proposed site, with approximately 1,984 acres allotted. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the park would locate arms manufacturing closer to eastern frontiers, shorten supply lines and create skilled employment. He had raised a defence-corridor proposal with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in 2024. The decision allotted land for a proposed industrial park; it did not announce the start of manufacturing. Assam’s capital is Dispur.
Q17) What was the theme of CHOGM 2026, hosted in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda?
Explanation:The theme was Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth. Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey jointly unveiled it in St John’s. CHOGM means Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and brings together leaders of 56 member countries. Sir Vivian Richards was appointed CHOGM 2026 Envoy; the theme focused on investment and partnerships across the Commonwealth. Antigua and Barbuda’s capital is St John’s and its currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
Q18) Which technology is central to Rumble Rims, the 2026 James Dyson Global Medical winner?
Explanation:Rumble Rims uses infrared eye-tracking to screen for possible concussion at sports sidelines. Harvard students Sophia DeVito, Radhika Saran and Cleo Pontone developed a headset in which athletes follow an iPad target for two to three minutes. The prototype cost under US$350. It supports referral decisions rather than diagnosing concussion; further development and clinical validation are planned.
Q19) National Entrepreneurship Day on 9 November 2026 commemorates the establishment of which ministry in 2014?
Explanation:The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) was established on 9 November 2014. The 2026 observance reported over 2.62 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups, with nearly half originating in Tier-II/III cities. DPIIT’s Fund of Funds for Startups is managed by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI): it invests through SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds, rather than lending directly to each startup. The ministry is headed by Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jayant Chaudhary.
Q20) How much did Blackstone agree to invest in IIFL Finance as part of the capital raise announced on 10 November 2026?
Explanation:Blackstone proposed ₹5,000 crore through Ingot SG Pte Ltd for a 15.57% fully diluted stake. Its compulsorily convertible preference shares convert at ₹602 per share within 18 months. The total ₹6,414 crore raise includes ₹1,264 crore from promoters Nirmal Jain and Venkataraman Rajamani and ₹150 crore from Anchorage Capital, supporting secured lending, particularly gold finance. The transaction remains subject to approvals.
Q21) What was UNESCO’s theme for World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10 November 2026?
Explanation:The theme was Common Ground through Science Diplomacy. Observed every 10 November, the day connects scientific developments with public debate and international cooperation. UNESCO also highlights Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: everyone has the right to share in scientific advancement and its benefits. The observance links that public participation with science’s role in peaceful and sustainable societies.
Q22) DGTR’s 6 November 2026 final findings recommend medical-glove anti-dumping duties on imports from which pair of countries?
Explanation:Malaysia and Thailand are covered by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), Department of Commerce, findings. Recommended duties are US$442–565 for Malaysian and US$288–486 for Thai producers, per 100,000 gloves, for five years. DGTR investigates injury from dumping; its recommendation is distinct from a Finance Ministry notification imposing duty.
Q23) What was India’s unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above under Current Weekly Status in July–September 2026?
Explanation:The rate was 5.1%, down from 5.4% in April–June. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), conducted by the National Statistical Office under MoSPI, also recorded 55.5% labour-force participation and a 52.7% worker-population ratio. Rural unemployment was 4.3%, compared with 6.8% in urban areas. These are Current Weekly Status estimates, not annual Usual Status figures.
Q24) What does Aldrei Ong’s Sentinel, the 2026 James Dyson Global Sustainability winner, detect?
Explanation:Sentinel detects hidden concrete damage by turning spacer blocks into sensors. Graphene and carbon fibre create conductive pathways; cracks disrupt them and change electrical resistance, allowing remote monitoring. Inventor Aldrei Ong is a De La Salle University graduate. Blocks are already embedded in a Philippine building, but field validation and design refinement remain priorities before wider commercial deployment.
Q25) Sitar maestro Manilal Nag, whose death was reported in November 2026, belonged to which gharana?
Explanation:Manilal Nag was a leading Bishnupur gharana sitarist, associated with a Dhrupad-influenced tradition. Born in Bankura on 16 August 1939, he died in Kolkata aged 87. His honours included Padma Shri in 2020, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2001, Alauddin Purashkar in 2012 and Banga Bibhushan in 2015. He also trained successive generations of musicians.
Q26) Which state police force received the President’s Colour from Amit Shah at Dehradun on 6 November 2026?
Explanation:Uttarakhand Police received the President’s Colour, becoming the 16th state police force to obtain the honour. Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah presented it with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami present. The force’s motto is ‘Karm Satyam Shauryam’. Its responsibilities include Char Dham and Kumbh security, mountain rescue and disaster response, including assistance during the Silkyara tunnel rescue. The force also became India’s first police force to scale Mount Everest. Dehradun is Uttarakhand’s temporary capital and Gairsain its summer capital.
Q27) Which Vikram Samvat year began with Gujarati New Year on 10 November 2026?
Explanation:Gujarati New Year began Vikram Samvat 2083. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s announced programme included prayers at Panchdev Temple in Gandhinagar and Trimandir at Adalaj, followed by public greetings in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad.
Q28) In which event did Shourya Ambure win bronze at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games?
Explanation:Shourya won the women’s 100m hurdles bronze in 13.59 seconds, improving her semifinal personal best of 13.77. China’s Zhang Keyi won in 13.17, followed by France’s Anna Peeters in 13.57. The 17-year-old from Maharashtra was India’s only track-and-field athlete in Dakar; her earlier achievements included Asian Youth Games silver and Asian U18 bronze in 2025.
Q29) Which Oxford museum participated in the 9 November 2026 transfer of 39 Naga ancestral remains to Naga representatives?
Explanation:The Pitt Rivers Museum participated in the transfer of custodianship approved by Oxford University Council. Representatives were the Forum for Naga Reconciliation and Naga Tribe Hoho; museum director Laura Van Broekhoven and Rev. Dr Wati Aier signed the title-transfer form. Most remains reached Oxford through colonial administrators J. H. Hutton and J. P. Mills around 1910–1940; arrival was planned through Dimapur.
Q30) Which two countries jointly lead Exercise Koalicja, running from 9–22 November 2026?
Explanation:The United Kingdom and France lead Koalicja, the first major exercise of the Multinational Force Ukraine (MNF-U). About 2,800 troops from 11 nations rehearse command, movement, protection and supply arrangements, with major activity in Poland. MNF-U is the military arm of the Coalition of the Willing; deployment to Ukraine is conditional on fighting ending and a Ukrainian government request.
Q31) Which country was re-elected ISA Co-President alongside India’s third consecutive presidential term announced in November 2026?
Explanation:France was re-elected Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi announced India’s third consecutive presidential term; ISA Director General Ashish Khanna attended the briefing. India and France founded ISA in 2015. Financing priorities included the US$200 million Africa Solar Facility, a US$300 million Nigeria renewable-energy fund and India’s approximately ₹225 crore commitment.
Q32) Which feature of the IOB Digital Rupee app launched on 9 November 2026 enables purpose-specific government-benefit spending?
Explanation:Programmable CBDC enables government grants and benefits to be disbursed and used for specified purposes. Indian Overseas Bank’s app supports digital-rupee wallets, peer-to-peer and merchant payments, and UPI interoperability. MD and CEO Ajay Kumar Srivastava said the bank was exploring sponsor-bank roles with government departments. CBDC means Central Bank Digital Currency; the programmable feature can support Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Indian Overseas Bank’s central office is in Chennai.
Q33) Who won the Formula One São Paulo Grand Prix on 8 November 2026?
Explanation:Lando Norris won for McLaren, completing 71 laps at Autódromo José Carlos Pace in 1:35:23.504. Max Verstappen finished 14.602 seconds behind and Isack Hadjar third, both for Red Bull Racing. Norris earned 25 championship points, compared with 18 and 15 for the other podium finishers.
Q34) Who became chairperson of the IOA Athletes’ Commission as the sole eligible nominee in the 6 November 2026 notice?
Explanation:Pusarla Venkata Sindhu became chairperson unopposed; Harmanpreet Singh became vice-chairperson. Mirabai Chanu Saikhom and Sajan Prakash were the unopposed female and male representatives to the General Assembly. Electoral Officer Sanjay Kumar Srivastava stated that polling was unnecessary because each post had one candidate. The Indian Olympic Association’s office is Olympic Bhawan, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi.
Q35) Gurdial Singh Bhangu, whose death was reported in November 2026, coached India’s women to gold at which Commonwealth Games?
Explanation:Bhangu coached India to gold at Manchester 2002, defeating England 3–2 through Mamta Kharab’s extra-time golden goal. He trained at the National Institute of Sports, Patiala, under Dhyan Chand and Balkishan Singh. After taking charge of India’s women in 1998, he guided them to Bangkok Asian Games silver. He had earlier coached Nigeria’s women from 1972–1976.
Q36) Where did the Central Bureau of Narcotics mark its Foundation Day on 6 November 2026?
Explanation:The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) held the celebration at its Gwalior headquarters and released the Hindi magazine Sanyam 2.0. It operates under the Finance Ministry’s Department of Revenue and regulates licit opium-poppy cultivation and controlled-drug trade under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Established in 1950 at Shimla, it moved headquarters to Gwalior in 1960. Mission Yuva Raksha includes preventive drug-awareness and youth outreach. Narcotics Commissioner Dr Dinesh Bisen, who assumed charge on 9 May 2026, heads CBN.
Q37) The first ADB healthcare-programme disbursement transferred to Mizoram in November 2026 supports which state scheme?
Explanation:The Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS) receives support under ADB’s US$108 million programme. After two Disbursement Linked Indicators were met, the Asian Development Bank released US$21.6 million to the Union Finance Ministry on 29 October 2026. The Centre transferred ₹205.49 crore to Mizoram on 5 November: approximately ₹184.93 crore as grant and ₹20.54 crore as loan, a 90:10 split. Mizoram’s capital is Aizawl and its Chief Minister is Lalduhoma; ADB is headquartered in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines, and is led by President Masato Kanda.
Q38) In its November 2026 soda-ash findings, what safeguard did DGTR recommend for two years?
Explanation:DGTR recommended quantitative import quotas, with 754,992 tonnes in Year 1 and 792,740 tonnes in Year 2, allowing 5% progressive liberalisation. Soda ash is disodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃), covering light/dense and natural/synthetic forms. The Department of Commerce investigation addressed threatened serious injury from increased imports; the recommendation is not evidence that quotas have already taken effect.
Q39) Who headed the committee examining Megamalai forest-rights orders under the Supreme Court’s 6 November 2026 decision?
Explanation:Former Chief Justice B. R. Gavai heads the committee, assisted by a Central Empowered Committee officer and Tamil Nadu’s Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force. It scrutinises orders under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 and reports to the Court in sealed cover. Under the Act, the Gram Sabha initiates claims verification, while the District Level Committee finally approves the rights record.
Q40) Which French honour was presented to Narayana Health founder Devi Shetty in Bengaluru on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:Devi Shetty, Narayana Health’s founder and chairman, received Knight of the National Order of Merit for vaccination and logistical assistance to Bengaluru’s French community during COVID-19. Consul General Marc Lamy presented the honour. Established by Charles de Gaulle on 3 December 1963, the order ranks after the Legion of Honour and has five grades, from Knight to Grand Cross.
Q41) Who succeeded Santiago Peña as Paraguay’s president on 6 November 2026?
Explanation:Pedro Alliana took the presidential oath before Paraguay’s National Congress on 6 November 2026 after Santiago Peña’s removal. The Chamber of Deputies approved impeachment proceedings on 5 November, and the Senate acted as the trial chamber the following day. Allegations concerned the Ueno Bank collapse and conflicts of interest; Alliana assumed office through constitutional succession. Paraguay’s capital is Asunción and its currency is the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG).
Q42) Who became India’s 100th chess Grandmaster after winning the seventh ASEAN Plus Individual Open in November 2026?
Explanation:Anuj Shrivatri of Madhya Pradesh won the seventh ASEAN Plus Individual Open and became the state’s first Grandmaster. After losing his opening game, he scored seven points from the remaining eight rounds, finishing with 7/9. The final standings placed Nguyen Duc Hoa second on 6½ points, illustrating Shrivatri’s recovery rather than an unbeaten tournament.
Q43) Which modernist painter, known for the 16-panel work Wish Dream, died in New Delhi in November 2026?
Explanation:Arpita Singh died aged 89; her husband, painter Paramjit Singh, confirmed her death. Her figurative works explored war, communalism and everyday life. Wish Dream, a 16-panel work, sold for ₹9.6 crore at a Saffronart auction in 2010. Born in Bengal in 1937, she moved to Delhi in 1946 and earned a Fine Arts diploma from Delhi Polytechnic in 1959.
Q44) Who won the 2026 Chennai Open women’s singles title, defeating Janice Tjen in the final?
Explanation:Magda Linette won Chennai for her fourth career WTA singles title and first since 2024. She came from a set down in her final three matches, against Mai Hontama, Anastasia Zakharova and top seed Janice Tjen. Her opening win over Aliona Falei lasted 3 hours 33 minutes, and she spent 12 hours 28 minutes on court over five matches.
Q45) INS Surat arrived at Muscat on 8 November 2026 for which bilateral maritime exercise?
Explanation:INS Surat joined Naseem Al Bahr (Sea Breeze), the 15th India–Oman edition, followed by a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT). Harbour and sea phases include cross-deck visits, operational exchanges and sporting interactions with the Royal Navy of Oman. The engagement supports MAHASAGAR—Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions—and builds on the 13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting on 24 November 2025. Oman’s capital is Muscat and its currency is the Omani rial.
Q46) Delhi’s recreational Yamuna cruise inaugurated on 10 November 2026 operates between which locations?
Explanation:The cruise covers the Sonia Vihar–Jagatpur stretch using a 30-seat electric vessel on an approximately six-kilometre round trip. Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated it in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The Inland Waterways Authority of India developed the service with Delhi agencies; the Yamuna is National Waterway-110 under the National Waterways Act, 2016.
Q47) Who assumed charge as Vice-Chancellor of Indian Maritime University on 3 November 2026?
Explanation:Venkata Ramana Akkaraju became Vice-Chancellor of Indian Maritime University (IMU) on 3 November 2026. He previously chaired the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), bringing experience in port administration and maritime management to the university’s teaching, research and innovation work.
Q48) Whom did Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi defeat to reach the Chennai Open singles quarterfinal in November 2026?
Explanation:Maaya beat Polish qualifier Weronika Falkowska 6–4, 6–3 in the second round. The 17-year-old wild card became the first Indian woman in a tour-level quarterfinal since Sania Mirza at Pattaya in 2012. She had defeated eighth seed Katarzyna Kawa in the opening round, recovering from 5–2 down in the deciding set.
Q49) Which former Google Cloud India Managing Director joined Sarvam as President and Chief Business Officer on 9 November 2026?
Explanation:Sashikumar Sreedharan joined Sarvam as President, Chief Business Officer and a board member. He will lead enterprise and government business, with marketing, finance, engineering deployment, service delivery and commercial operations responsibilities. He previously led Google Cloud India and Microsoft India’s enterprise business. Sarvam’s registered company is Axonwise Private Limited, with its address in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Q50) Which Indian fast bowler announced his retirement from Test cricket on 6 November 2026?
Explanation:Mohammed Shami announced his Test retirement on 6 November 2026 with 229 wickets in 64 Tests, including six five-wicket hauls, making him India’s sixth-most successful Test fast bowler. He debuted against West Indies in 2013; his final Test was the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia. His overseas contribution included 145 wickets in 41 away Tests and 5/28 in India’s 2018 Johannesburg victory.
Q51) What was India’s overall rank in WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2026?
Explanation:India ranked 38th in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s index, leading Central and Southern Asia. Its innovation-output rank was 25th, compared with 49th in inputs, and it led global ICT-services exports. Bengaluru placed 25th among innovation clusters. Switzerland, Sweden and the United States remained the top three economies, with Switzerland leading for the 16th consecutive year.
Q52) Which eastern Ladakh airfield hosted the IAF IL-76MD landing reported in November 2026 as the highest for that aircraft type?
Explanation:The IL-76MD ‘Gajraj’ landed at Mudh-Nyoma, at an altitude of 13,629 feet in eastern Ladakh. The Russian-origin, four-engine strategic airlifter can carry about 40–45 tonnes depending on conditions. Under a ₹218 crore upgrade, the Border Roads Organisation constructed a 2.7-kilometre runway. This was a record for the IL-76 type; a C-130J had previously landed higher, at Daulat Beg Oldie in 2013.
Q53) Which pair won the 2026 Chennai Open women’s doubles title?
Explanation:Naïma Karamoko and Simona Waltert won the title with a 6–2, 6–0 final victory. In the semifinals, they defeated Isabelle Haverlag and Panna Udvardy 6–4, 6–4. Their run also included a quarterfinal victory over Momoko Kobori and Peangtarn Plipuech.
Q54) The 9 November 2026 National Legal Services Day publication identifies free legal-aid eligibility under Section 12 of which Act?
Explanation:Eligibility is governed by the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Section 12 covers categories including women, children, Scheduled Castes/Tribes, persons in custody and qualifying low-income applicants. The legal-services network includes State Authorities, High Court Committees, District Authorities and Taluk Committees. Free legal services can include representation, advice and assistance with proceedings, providing routes to justice beyond simply appointing a lawyer.
Q55) Under the UN’s rule, International Week of Science and Peace 2026 falls in the week containing which date?
Explanation:The observance falls in the week containing 11 November. It originated as a non-governmental initiative during the International Year of Peace, 1986, and the General Assembly recognised the annual week through Resolution 43/61 in December 1988. It promotes scientific exchanges and public understanding of links between science, technology, peace and international security.
Q56) In which city did President Irfaan Ali inaugurate Bank of Baroda’s new Guyana headquarters and Heritage Gallery in November 2026?
Explanation:The premises opened in Georgetown on 6 November 2026, at Carmichael and Quamina Streets. President Mohamed Irfaan Ali attended with Bank of Baroda MD and CEO Debadatta Chand and Guyana subsidiary MD Mohit Bhakuni. The bank obtained its Guyana licence in January 1966, became a wholly owned subsidiary in 1999 and opened Mon Repos branch in 2012. Ali urged it to expand financing for local small businesses. The parent bank’s head office is in Vadodara, Gujarat.