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Over 9 Million Lives Could Be Saved Every Year if Countries Met WHO Air Quality Guidelines: A Wake-Up Call on the Global Air Pollution Crisis

Current Affairs 11-Nov-2026

A new study by researchers from the University of Cambridge has revealed that more than 9 million premature deaths could potentially be prevented or postponed every year in low- and middle-income countries if they met the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended air quality guidelines.

India’s Labour Force Participation Rate Rises to 55.5% in Q3 2026: Key Findings of PLFS Report

Current Affairs 11-Nov-2026

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin for July–September 2026 on 10 November 2026.

National Education Day 2026 (11 November): Key Facts, History, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and his contributions

Current Affairs 11-Nov-2026

National Education Day is observed every year on 11 November in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister. 

New COVID-19 Variant PJ.2.1 Spreads Globally: Symptoms, Risks, Vaccine Protection and India's Preparedness

Current Affairs 11-Nov-2026

A new COVID-19 variant, PJ.2.1, is attracting global attention following its detection in multiple countries, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and several European and Asian countries.

Andhra Pradesh Tops Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index 2026, Uttar Pradesh Ranks Last

Current Affairs 11-Nov-2026

Andhra Pradesh has secured the first position in India's Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI) 2026, while Uttar Pradesh has ranked last among the 15 states and Union Territories assessed.

India-Norway Waste-to-Resource Cooperation: Advancing Circular Economy and Sustainable Construction

Current Affairs 11-Nov-2026

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with Norway's SINTEF and the Research Council of Norway, organised the India–Norway Dialogue on "Waste to Resource Solutions in the Cement and Construction Sector" on 10 November 2026 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

INS Surat Arrives in Oman for 15th India-Oman Naval Exercise Naseem Al Bahr

Current Affairs 11-Nov-2026

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Surat arrived in Muscat, Oman, on 8 November 2026 to participate in the 15th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise Naseem Al Bahr (Sea Breeze). The exercise will be followed by a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman.

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