Current Affairs - November 7, 2026 Current Affairs

Arunachal Pradesh was the origin of the 1.5 metric tonnes of kiwi that were trial-exported to Dubai, UAE, with the assistance of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) on 3rd November 2026. The consignment was sourced from Ziro, a high-altitude region known for kiwi cultivation, and exported to LuLu Hypermarket in Al Qusais, Dubai. The export was carried out under the branding initiative "Kiwi: USP of Arunachal Pradesh". The initiative aims to promote the state's agricultural products in international markets. Popular kiwi varieties cultivated in the region include Hayward, Monty, Allison and Bruno.

Uttarakhand Police received the prestigious President’s Colour on 6th November 2026, becoming the 16th state police force in India to receive this honour. Union Home Minister Amit Shah conferred the award during an investiture ceremony held in Dehradun in the presence of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and other dignitaries. The recognition acknowledges the police force's 25 years of dedicated service, professionalism, bravery and commitment to public safety. Uttarakhand Police has also made significant contributions to disaster rescue operations, pilgrimage security, digital policing and border safety. The award is known as Rashtrapati ka Nishaan.

Karnataka has officially declared the Malabar Tree Toad (Pedostibes tuberculosus), locally known as Malenadina Mara Gantikappe, as its state amphibian, becoming the first Indian state to designate an amphibian as an official state symbol. The declaration was signed by the Karnataka Forest, Ecology and Environment Department on 27th October 2026. The species is native to the Western Ghats and is commonly found in wet evergreen forests. It is an important indicator species that reflects the health of forest ecosystems. This recognition aims to promote biodiversity awareness and encourage conservation of the rare amphibian.

Jatin Kumar Nayak was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) and assumed charge on 30th October 2026. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) following a communication from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Before joining IREDA, he served as Executive Director (Finance) at REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power. He also held important financial and leadership positions in organisations such as NHPC Limited, Hindustan Copper Limited and National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO).

INS Amini is an indigenously designed and developed Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) delivered to the Indian Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, on 5th November 2026. The vessel is specifically designed to operate in coastal and shallow waters to detect and counter underwater threats, including enemy submarines. It is equipped with sonar systems, lightweight torpedoes and indigenous rocket launchers. The ship has more than 80% indigenous content, supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and strengthening India's defence manufacturing capabilities. INS Amini is the fifth of eight such vessels being built by GRSE for the Indian Navy.

November 7 is observed every year as National Cancer Awareness Day in India to promote awareness about cancer prevention, early detection and timely treatment. The day was established in 2014 by the then Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The date also marks the birthday of Marie Curie, whose pioneering research on radioactivity contributed significantly to the development of radiation therapy in medicine. The observance encourages people to understand cancer risk factors, recognise early symptoms and undergo regular screening to improve the chances of successful treatment.

Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on 6th November 2026, marking the end of his 13-year career in the longest format. He made his Test debut against the West Indies on 6th November 2013 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. During his career, he played 64 Test matches and claimed 229 wickets at an average of 27.71. His bowling strengths included seam movement, reverse swing and accuracy. He also recorded six five-wicket hauls and achieved his best match figures of 9/118 on his Test debut. However, he will continue playing One Day Internationals, domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League.

Article 12 of the Indian Constitution defines the term ‘State’ under Part III, which deals with Fundamental Rights. On 6th November 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the National Book Trust (NBT) qualifies as a ‘State’ under Article 12 because of the Central Government's deep and pervasive control over its administration, finances and governing structure. The judgment was delivered by a bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Augustine George Masih. The Court observed that government control over the Trust extends to appointments, management, financial matters and decision-making. This recognition allows Fundamental Rights to be enforced against the NBT.