Answer: (b) 7 November

1. India observes National Cancer Awareness Day on 7 November. The observance began in 2014 to promote awareness, early detection and timely care.
2. The date marks the birth anniversary of Marie Curie, who was born on 7 November 1867 and whose research on radioactivity contributed to advances in cancer treatment.
3. The International Agency for Research on Cancer estimated about 14.13 lakh new cases and 9.17 lakh deaths in India for 2022 through GLOBOCAN.
4. India’s national programme for non-communicable diseases includes population-based screening for oral, breast and cervical cancers among eligible adults aged 30 and above.

Answer: (a) Bharti Airtel

1. Bharti Airtel regained second place on 6 November 2026 with a market capitalisation of approximately ₹13.15 lakh crore.
2. Jio Platforms stood at about ₹12.9 lakh crore in the same market snapshot. Reliance Industries led the ranking.
3. Bharti Airtel shares closed at ₹2,107.20 on the National Stock Exchange, a gain of about 2.45% on the day.
4. Market capitalisation is calculated by multiplying the market price per share by the number of outstanding shares. Rankings change as share prices and capital structures change.

Answer: (c) Semicon India Programme 2.0

1. Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the application portal for the Semicon India Programme 2.0 on 6 November 2026.
2. The ₹1,27,500 crore programme has six pillars. The portal initially covers pillars 2, 3 and 4, which support manufacturing equipment and materials, fabrication facilities and semiconductor assembly and testing.
3. ATMP stands for assembly, testing, marking and packaging. OSAT refers to outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services.
4. At the same event, 12 applicants under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme received approvals covering ₹7,503 crore in proposed investment across seven states.

Answer: (d) Malabar tree toad

1. Karnataka designated the Malabar tree toad (Pedostibes tuberculosus) as its state amphibian by an order dated 27 October 2026.
2. This made Karnataka the first Indian state to adopt a state amphibian. The species is locally known as Malenadina Mara Gantikappe.
3. The toad is endemic to the Western Ghats and is associated with moist evergreen forests. Its climbing ability helps it use vegetation above the forest floor.
4. Protecting intact forest habitat and the microhabitats associated with breeding can help conserve amphibians such as the Malabar tree toad.

Answer: (b) Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary

1. Chhattisgarh announced a plan to move 50 blackbucks to Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary after the species had been absent from the sanctuary for about five decades.
2. The animals were to come from Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, where conservation work had already established a blackbuck population.
3. Barnawapara received animals from Delhi and Kanan Pendari in 2017–18. The establishment of that population provides a source for the proposed move.
4. The blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) is native to the Indian subcontinent. It favours grasslands and other open habitats, so site preparation and monitoring matter for reintroduction.

Answer: (a) Golden jackal and Bengal fox

1. Tamil Nadu sanctioned ₹1.3 crore for work on the golden jackal (Canis aureus) and Bengal fox (Vulpes bengalensis).
2. The initiative includes field surveys, protection of habitats and measures to reduce poaching pressure.
3. The state also proposed captive breeding at the Salem zoological park as part of its conservation work.
4. The two species use a range of open or semi-open habitats. Population surveys can identify where protection and monitoring are most needed.

Answer: (c) Article 12

1. The Supreme Court held that the National Book Trust (NBT) falls within the definition of “State” in Article 12 of the Constitution.
2. Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Augustine George Masih decided the appeal on 6 November 2026. The judgment is reported as 2026 INSC 1202.
3. The Court considered the extent of government funding and control over the Trust, and upheld the Delhi High Court’s conclusion.
4. Article 12 defines “State” for Part III of the Constitution. The classification makes the Trust subject to applicable fundamental-rights obligations.

Answer: (d) Foot-and-mouth disease serotype SAT-1

1. VAJRA-SAT assessed preparedness for Southern African Territories type 1 (SAT-1), a serotype of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
2. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and ICAR-NIVEDI organised the tabletop exercise in Bengaluru on 4–5 November 2026.
3. The exercise brought together 83 participants from 25 states and three Union Territories. Participants worked through a hypothetical detection and response scenario.
4. The organisers reported no SAT-1 detection in India as of the exercise. The scenario tested coordination across surveillance, laboratory diagnosis and field response.

Answer: (a) Central Bureau of Narcotics

1. The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) observed its 77th Foundation Day at its headquarters in Gwalior on 6 November 2026.
2. Established in 1950, the CBN operates under the Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance.
3. Its work includes regulating licensed opium poppy cultivation and controlling specified imports and exports of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances under the applicable legal framework.
4. Operation Parivartan addresses illicit cultivation. Mission Yuva Raksha focuses on awareness and prevention among young people.

Answer: (b) Horizon Europe

1. India and the European Union completed negotiations for India’s association with Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme.
2. The Department of Science and Technology announced the outcome on 7 November 2026. Formal talks followed a July meeting of the India–EU Trade and Technology Council in Brussels.
3. Pillar II covers Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness, with research clusters spanning health, digital technologies, industry, climate, energy and the bioeconomy.
4. Association is intended to help Indian institutions and industry collaborate in eligible funding calls and gain access to research networks and infrastructure.

Answer: (c) Stephen Miller

1. President Donald Trump named Stephen Miller the 33rd White House Chief of Staff on 6 November 2026.
2. Miller was due to assume the role on 9 November, succeeding Susie Wiles.
3. Before the announcement, Miller served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and as Homeland Security Advisor.
4. The Chief of Staff coordinates White House operations and helps organise the flow of policy advice and decisions to the president.

Answer: (d) Noel N. Tata

1. Titan Company announced that Noel N. Tata would retire as Vice Chairman and Director with effect from 12 November 2026.
2. The exchange filing identified him as a non-executive, non-independent director and said the retirement followed his reaching the age of 70.
3. Noel Tata joined Titan’s board in 2003 and served through more than two decades of the company’s expansion.
4. He also serves as chairman of Tata Trusts. Titan operates in categories including jewellery, watches and eyewear.

Answer: (a) Assam and Meghalaya

1. Botanists described Disporum kamakhasiense from Assam and Meghalaya. The plant belongs to the family Colchicaceae.
2. The description appeared in Novon. Collections included locations in Assam’s Garbhanga Reserve Forest and Laisong and in the Barapani area of Meghalaya.
3. The perennial herb can reach roughly 120–180 centimetres and was recorded in forest habitats associated with bamboo and slopes.
4. The name links Kamrupa with the Khasi Hills. The known sites provide a starting point for further surveys of the species’ range.

Answer: (b) South African Broadcasting Corporation

1. Ramprakash Gopidayal, known as Ramu, worked for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). He died on 5 November 2026 at the age of 70.
2. He joined the SABC in 1980 and was its first technician of Indian origin.
3. He worked on Impressions, a programme featuring Indian culture, and went on to serve as its executive producer.
4. His work also included Kamal Sungeeth on Radio Lotus. He wrote songs in several languages.

Answer: (c) Myanmar

1. India and Myanmar conducted the first edition of RAHAT MITRA in Chennai on 5–6 November 2026.
2. The exercise focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR). More than 300 participants took part under Indian Navy coordination.
3. The event brought together military and civilian participants to discuss cooperation during disasters and practise coordination.
4. RAHAT MITRA fits within India’s Neighbourhood First policy and the maritime cooperation vision known as MAHASAGAR.

Answer: (d) Amini

1. Amini was delivered to the Indian Navy at Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu, on 5 November 2026.
2. It was the fifth of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) contracted to Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE).
3. The craft is named after Amini Island in Lakshadweep and has more than 80% indigenous content.
4. The ASW SWC programme equips the Navy to detect and counter underwater threats in coastal and shallow waters.

Answer: (a) Test cricket

1. Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on 6 November 2026.
2. He took 229 wickets in 64 Tests at an average of 27.71. His best innings figures were 6 for 56.
3. Shami made his Test debut against the West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 6 November 2013.
4. In his retirement announcement, he said he would continue playing limited-overs cricket and remain available for domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League.

Answer: (b) Karnataka

1. The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) lists Karnataka as host state for the 73rd Senior National Kabaddi Championship for men.
2. The federation’s domestic calendar gives 15–18 January 2027 as the scheduled dates.
3. The corresponding 73rd senior women’s championship is listed separately for Himachal Pradesh in October 2026.
4. The Senior Nationals are a domestic kabaddi competition for representative teams. The federation publishes the calendar for its age-group, senior and federation-cup events.

Answer: (c) Uttarakhand Police

1. Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour to Uttarakhand Police in Dehradun on 6 November 2026.
2. The award coincided with 25 years of service by the state police force. Uttarakhand became the 16th state police force to receive the honour.
3. The President’s Colour is a ceremonial distinction awarded to eligible forces in recognition of their service.
4. Uttarakhand Police carries out duties that include disaster response and managing safety during major pilgrimages. Its motto is Karm Satyam Shauryam.