Daily Current Affairs and GK Updates (14th November, 2026) |

National News

57th IFFI 2026 to Be Held in Goa from November 20

The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2026.
The theme of the festival is “Stories Without Borders”, and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed Festival Director.
The festival will showcase 159 films from 86 countries, selected from around 1,400 submissions.
Fatherland, directed by Polish filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski, will be the opening film, while Dhurandhar will open the Indian Panorama section.
Spain is the Guest Country under the Spain-India Dual Year 2026. A new Best Web Series (OTT) Award will carry a cash prize of ₹10 lakh and a certificate.
Key Fact: IFFI was first held in 1952 and shifted to Goa in 2004.

PM Modi Dedicates India’s Largest Underground LPG Cavern

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated India’s largest underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru, Karnataka, on November 13, 2026.
The facility was developed by Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
It has a storage capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes and was built at a cost of over ₹850 crore.
A 9.4-km pipeline connects the cavern to New Mangalore Port to support LPG transportation.
Located approximately 120 metres underground, the facility will strengthen energy security by improving storage capacity and helping manage supply disruptions.
Key Fact: It is India’s second underground LPG cavern, after Visakhapatnam, and is separate from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which stores crude oil.

State News

Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Extension Takes Network Beyond 100 km

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7.5-km elevated section of Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line on November 13, 2026.
It connects Kalena Agrahara to SG Palya through six stations.
Commercial passenger services are scheduled to begin on November 14, with an initial frequency of eight minutes.
The expansion increases Namma Metro’s operational network from 96.1 km to 103.6 km.
Jayadeva Hospital station provides interchange connectivity with the Yellow Line. The remaining 13.8-km underground section is expected to be completed in 2027.
Key Fact: Bengaluru Metro has become India’s second-largest operational metro network, after Delhi.

Tribal Frames Manipur 2026 Showcases Indigenous Cinema

The second edition of the National Tribal Film Festival, Tribal Frames Manipur 2026, began in Imphal on November 12 and will conclude on November 15.
The four-day festival is being held at the Palace Auditorium of the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS).
Around 28 feature films, short films and documentaries representing tribal communities across India are scheduled for screening.
Films will be presented in indigenous languages, including Tangkhul, Mizo, Paite, Khasi, Santhali and Bodo.
Manipur Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur inaugurated the festival, which is organised with support from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Government of Manipur.
Key Fact: The festival is being organised as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada.

Meghalaya’s Mawmluh Cave Faces Climate Change and Mining Threats

Mawmluh Cave, also known as Krem Mawmluh, is located near Sohra in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district.
The cave preserves important evidence of Earth’s climatic history through its stalagmite formations.
Its geological records contain evidence of a climate event that occurred around 4,200 years ago.
This event marks the beginning of the Meghalayan Stage of the Holocene Epoch.
Climate change, limestone quarrying and illegal coal mining threaten the cave’s fragile formations and underground biodiversity.
Key Fact: Mawmluh Cave was recognised among the First 100 Geological Heritage Sites by IUGS in 2022.

Odisha Launches NIPUN App to Strengthen Foundational Learning

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the state-level NIPUN App to assess students’ foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN).
The free Android-based app helps teachers monitor classroom activities, track academic progress and identify learning gaps.
The app supports the implementation of the NIPUN Odisha Mission.
Robotics laboratories were also inaugurated in 807 government schools at a cost of ₹164.33 crore.
Students of Classes VI–X will receive exposure to robotics, coding, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and 3D printing. Education awards and scholarships were also featured.
Key Fact: NIPUN Odisha is a state initiative, distinct from NIPUN Bharat, launched nationally on July 5, 2021, under Samagra Shiksha.

Banking News

RBI Imposes ₹9 Lakh Penalty on MobiKwik for Regulatory Violations

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹9 lakh on One MobiKwik Systems Limited.
The penalty was imposed on November 6, 2026, for violations relating to Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) and fraud reporting.
The violations were identified during a statutory inspection covering June 2025 to March 2026.
RBI found that certain PPI holders were allowed to transfer funds to non-pre-registered beneficiaries beyond prescribed limits.
The company also delayed reporting certain frauds to the Central Payments Fraud Information Registry (CPFIR).
Key Fact: The penalty was imposed under Section 30(1), read with Section 26(6), of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.

Bank Credit Growth Reaches 19.54% in October 2026

India’s bank credit growth reached 19.54% year-on-year as of October 31, 2026.
Credit growth remained above 19% for the fourth consecutive month-end.
Aggregate deposit growth moderated to 16.86%, creating a gap of 2.68 percentage points.
Outstanding bank credit stood at ₹231.82 trillion, while aggregate deposits reached ₹282.51 trillion.
Festive-season borrowing and increased corporate demand may have supported credit growth. Faster lending than deposit mobilisation can increase banks’ funding requirements and borrowing costs.
Key Fact: CareEdge Ratings expects bank credit growth to moderate to 15–16% in FY2026–27.

Pratap Singh Appointed Fino Payments Bank MD and CEO

RBI approved Pratap Singh’s appointment as Managing Director and CEO of Fino Payments Bank for a three-year term.
His appointment will take effect from November 27, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
Singh has over 29 years of banking experience, including leadership roles at ICICI Bank India, ICICI Bank UK and SBI UK.
His areas of expertise include retail and SME banking, digital transformation and banking operations.
CFO Ketan Merchant is serving as interim CEO until the leadership transition.
Key Fact: The appointment follows the arrest of former CEO Rishi Gupta in February 2026 over alleged GST violations.

Economy News

India’s Current Account Deficit Rises to $25.8 Billion in H1FY27

India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to $25.8 billion in H1FY27 (April–September 2026).
The deficit was higher than the $18 billion recorded during the corresponding period of FY26.
The increase was mainly driven by a merchandise trade deficit of $176.1 billion and a net income deficit of $32.4 billion.
Merchandise exports stood at $265.3 billion, while imports reached $441.4 billion.
Strong services exports and net transfers, including remittances, partly offset the deficit.
Key Fact: Despite the wider CAD, India recorded an overall Balance of Payments surplus of $66.8 billion, supported by a $92.6 billion capital account surplus.

India’s Forex Reserves Rise to $719.55 Billion in November 2026

India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $2.49 billion to $719.547 billion in the week ended November 6, 2026.
The increase was mainly driven by a $2.205 billion rise in gold reserves, which reached $104.796 billion.
Foreign Currency Assets (FCA) increased by $232 million to $591.350 billion.
Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) rose to $18.610 billion.
India’s reserve position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stood at $4.791 billion.
Key Fact: India’s forex reserves comprise four components: Foreign Currency Assets, gold, SDRs and the reserve position with the IMF.

Awards News

Karnataka Farmers Honoured with Plant Genome Saviour Awards 2026

Bibi Fathima Self-Help Group (SHG) of Theertha village and farmer Eshwaragouda Patil of Mattigatti village, Karnataka, received the Plant Genome Saviour Awards on November 12, 2026.
The awards were presented in New Delhi during the 22nd Foundation Day of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA).
The women-led Bibi Fathima SHG received the Community Award for conserving indigenous seeds and traditional crops.
The Community Award carries ₹10 lakh, a citation and a memento.
Eshwaragouda Patil helped revive two traditional millet varieties: Proso Millet (Baragu) and Brown Top Millet (Korale), in North Karnataka.
Key Fact: PPVFRA functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and was established under the PPV&FR Act, 2001.

Books & Authors News

Usman Khawaja’s Autobiography Sabr Explores Cricket and Life

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja released his autobiography Sabr: Finding My Way in Cricket and Life on November 10, 2026.
Published by Penguin Books Australia, the memoir contains 448 pages.
It explores his childhood, multicultural identity, experiences of racism, career setbacks and return to the Australian Test team in 2022.
The book also discusses his diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis at age 22 and his experiences during the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
Khawaja makes claims in the book that more Australian players knew about the incident than the three players sanctioned by Cricket Australia. Pat Cummins rejected the claims, while David Warner supported Khawaja’s account.
Key Fact: Sabr is an Arabic word meaning patience and perseverance.

Defense News

India and Malaysia to Conduct Harimau Shakti Joint Exercise 2026

India and Malaysia will conduct the sixth edition of their bilateral military exercise, Harimau Shakti 2026, from November 18 to 30, 2026.
The exercise will involve personnel from the Indian Army and Malaysian Army.
It aims to strengthen defence cooperation, interoperability and operational coordination between the two countries.
Training areas include jungle warfare, counter-insurgency operations and tactical cooperation.
The previous edition was held from December 5 to 18, 2025, at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan.
Key Fact: The exercise was first conducted in Kuala Lumpur in October 2012. India and Malaysia signed a Defence Cooperation MoU in 1993.

INS Betwa to Receive ₹498.58-Crore Refit and Propulsion Upgrade

The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹498.58-crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on November 11, 2026.
The contract covers the normal refit and re-powering of the Indian Navy’s guided-missile frigate INS Betwa (F39).
Its existing steam-based propulsion system will be replaced with a diesel-engine-based system.
The project will also upgrade the ship’s combat capabilities through a modernised weapon suite.
More than 50 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are expected to participate in the project.
Key Fact: INS Betwa belongs to the Brahmaputra class (Project 16A) and was commissioned on July 7, 2004.

India Expands BrahMos Missile Exports to Philippines and Vietnam

India has supplied BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines and signed an agreement with Vietnam.
This was stated by BrahMos Aerospace CEO Jaiteerth R. Joshi on November 13, 2026.
Several other Southeast Asian countries have expressed interest, with negotiations at an advanced stage, subject to Indian government approval.
BrahMos is jointly developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia.
The missile operates at approximately Mach 2.8 and can be launched from land, ships, submarines and aircraft.
Key Fact: Interest in BrahMos has increased following Operation Sindoor, highlighting India’s growing defence exports.

Sports News

Marco Jansen Wins ICC Men’s Player of Month Award October 2026

South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen was named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for October 2026.
He received the award for the first time in his career.
Jansen scored 198 runs and took 13 wickets in South Africa’s three-Test series against Australia.
South Africa won the series 2–1 after initially trailing 1–0.
His notable performance came in the second Test at Gqeberha, where he scored 85 runs and took six wickets, including figures of 5/33.
Key Fact: Jansen reached the top of the ICC Test Bowling and Test All-Rounder Rankings.

Deepti Sharma Wins ICC Women’s Player of Month Award October 2026

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma was named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for October 2026.
She won the award for the second time in her career, having previously received it in December 2023.
Deepti scored 155 runs and took seven wickets in six international matches during Zimbabwe’s tour of India.
Her standout performance came in the second ODI, where she scored an unbeaten 106 and claimed three wickets.
Her performance helped India secure a 121-run victory in the second ODI.
Key Fact: The ICC introduced its monthly Player of the Month awards in January 2021.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Youngest Captain in Men’s T20 Cricket

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest captain in men’s T20 cricket on November 14, 2026.
He achieved the record at the age of 15 years and 232 days.
He led Bihar against Saurashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026–27 at Holkar Stadium, Indore.
He broke the previous record held by Croatia’s Zach Vukusic, who captained his national team at 17 years and 311 days in August 2025.
Bihar appointed Sooryavanshi captain for its opening two matches, with Suraj Kashyap as vice-captain.
Key Fact: The previous record-holder was Zach Vukusic of Croatia.

Summits & Conferences News

DoT Organises First All India Official Language Conference 2026

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, organised its first All India Conference on Official Language on November 13, 2026.
The conference was held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
It aimed to promote the progressive use of Hindi in government administration, official communication and functioning.
The event was organised under the guidance of Manish Sinha, Member (Finance), DoT.
Two sessions focused on the promotion and enrichment of Hindi and policies and tools related to Rajbhasha.
Key Fact: The conference highlighted Articles 343 and 351 of the Constitution, dealing with the official language of the Union and the development of Hindi, respectively.

Important Days News

World Diabetes Day 2026 Highlights Early Action on Diabetes

World Diabetes Day is observed every year on November 14 to raise awareness about diabetes and encourage early diagnosis.
The theme of the 2026–27 campaign, led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), is “Early action on diabetes”.
The campaign focuses on timely diagnosis, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and addressing stigma.
November 14 marks the birth anniversary of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin with Charles Best in 1921.
The day was established in 1991 by the IDF with support from the WHO and was recognised by the United Nations in 2006.
Key Fact: According to the IDF, around 589 million adults worldwide were living with diabetes in 2025, with approximately four in ten unaware of their condition.

Children’s Day 2026 Celebrates Nehru’s 137th Birth Anniversary

India celebrates Children’s Day (Bal Diwas) every year on November 14.
The day marks the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
In 2026, it marks Nehru’s 137th birth anniversary.
Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.
Popularly known as Chacha Nehru, he emphasised children’s education, welfare and development.
Key Fact: World Children’s Day is observed on November 20, marking the UN adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.