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VISTAR Scheme 2026: Cabinet Approves ₹4,371 Crore to Modernise India’s Statistical System

05-Nov-2026

On 4 November 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR) Scheme.

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

05-Nov-2026

The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed annually on 6 November to draw global attention to the environmental consequences of armed conflicts.

Cabinet extends Fast Track Special Courts Scheme till 2031: Key facts, Background, Major Objectives and Challenges

05-Nov-2026

On 4 November 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation and expansion of the Fast Track Special Courts Scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030–31.

Indian Universities Slip in QS Asia Rankings; No IIT or IISc in Top 50

05-Nov-2026

Indian universities have failed to secure a place in the top 50 of the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027 for the second consecutive year. The rankings, released by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, show that all six of India's highest-ranked institutions have slipped in the latest edition.

Sikkim’s Soreng Becomes India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster

04-Nov-2026

Sikkim’s Soreng district has become India’s first notified Organic Fisheries Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The initiative aims to promote chemical-free fish farming, improve farmers’ incomes and expand market opportunities for organic fish products.

Nirmala Sitharaman Releases Special Coin to Mark 250th Birth Anniversary of Muthuswamy Dikshitar

04-Nov-2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released a ₹250 commemorative coin to mark the 250th birth anniversary of Muthuswamy Dikshitar, a renowned composer of Carnatic classical music.

India-Bangladesh Ganges Water Treaty: Moving Beyond Water Sharing Towards Ecological Conservation

04-Nov-2026

The 30-year Ganges Water-Sharing Treaty signed between India and Bangladesh in 1996 is set to expire in December 2026.

World Tsunami Awareness Day: Theme, Major causes, Natural Warning Signs and India's Tsunami Early Warning System

04-Nov-2026

World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026 will be observed on 5 November 2026 across the world.

International Day against Violence and Bullying at School: Theme, Major laws and organisations, Challenges

04-Nov-2026

The International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying, is observed every year on the first Thursday of November. In 2026, it will be observed on 5 November.

India Renewable Energy Market Report 2026

04-Nov-2026

On 3 November 2026, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released the India Renewable Energy Market Report 2026 at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit in New Delhi.

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