November 2026 Current Affairs
The important news of November 2026 for competitive exams, sorted by topic. So far this month: 12 stories from 1 daily digest, with the most coverage going to Economy and National news. Each story below has a short summary, what to note for exams, and a link to its full entry with practice MCQs and sources.
Top stories of November 2026
The month's biggest exam-relevant stories so far.
Centre Extends Customs Duty Exemption on Cotton Imports Until December-End
The Centre has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports until the end of December, according to a Finance Ministry notification reported by BusinessLine. The earlier deadline was October 31.
What to note Questions may test the revised deadline for the customs duty exemption on cotton imports and the ministry that issued the notification.
Key terms Finance Ministry · cotton imports · customs duty exemption · textile industry
Full entry with MCQs and sources →National
Maharashtra Bill Recognises Women Farmers Regardless of Land Ownership
Maharashtra has passed the Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill, which grants women independent recognition as farmers irrespective of land ownership. The passage brings into focus structural bias against the female agricultural workforce.
What to note Questions may ask which State passed the Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill and what recognition it grants.
Key terms Maharashtra · Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill · women farmers · welfare schemes
Full entry with MCQs and sources →IBBI Amends Rules on Real Estate Projects in Insolvency
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) amended regulations concerning real estate projects in insolvency, according to reports published on 31 October 2026. The rules allow financial creditors to seek exemption for financially sound projects from bankruptcy proceedings.
What to note A likely exam angle is the purpose and reported features of IBBI’s amended rules for real estate projects undergoing insolvency.
Key terms IBBI · financial creditors · homebuyers · real estate projects · insolvency resolution
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Economy
The most important of 4 Economy stories this month.
Policybazaar Agent Business May Evolve Under Irdai Draft Rules
Policybazaar’s agent business may need to change in response to Irdai’s draft rules, according to PB Fintech CEO Yashish Dahiya. He said the business could continue if it evolved into a different form, giving a services player as a possible example.
What to note A likely exam angle is the potential effect of Irdai’s draft rules on Policybazaar’s agent business.
Key terms Policybazaar · PB Fintech · Irdai · Yashish Dahiya
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Centre Releases ₹1.09 Lakh Crore Additional Tax Devolution to States
On October 31, 2026, the Centre released an additional instalment of ₹1.09 lakh crore in tax devolution to States. The release was in addition to the regular monthly devolution and was the second additional instalment in the financial year.
What to note Questions may test the total additional tax devolution released, Karnataka’s instalment, or its stated purpose.
Key terms Centre · States · Karnataka · tax devolution · festival season
Full entry with MCQs and sources →All 1 daily digests for November 2026
Every item in full, with its sources and practice MCQs.