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Daily Current Affairs 4 November 2026 with MCQs & Static GK

Here are today's top competitive exam current affairs updates for 4 November 2026 along with key Static GK boosters and practice MCQs.

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National Current Affairs

ISRO successfully launches 'NVS-03' navigation satellite aboard GSLV-F18 rocket

  • Launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The satellite carries an indigenously developed Rubidium atomic clock by the Space Applications Centre (SAC).
  • It aims to restore and augment the operational capabilities of India's NavIC (IRNSS) positioning system.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Chairman: S. Somanath
Established: 15 August 1969
Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Ranveer Singh awarded Best Actor at IIFA Awards 2026

  • Recognized for his outstanding performance at the 2026 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards.
  • The event celebrates achievements and excellence in Hindi cinema globally.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards
Organizer: Wizcraft International Entertainment
First Awarded: 2000 (held at London)

Inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise begins in Sri Vijaya Puram

  • Hosted in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to enhance maritime safety and cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region.
  • Focuses on counter-piracy, search and rescue (SAR), and regional security collaboration.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation)
Established: 6 June 1997 (Bangkok Declaration)
Headquarters: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Member Countries: 7 (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand)

PM Narendra Modi approves 1,500 km 'Northern Bullet Train Corridor'

  • Connects Delhi to Guwahati via major stops including Agra, Lucknow, Patna, and Siliguri.
  • Expected to drastically reduce travel time between Delhi and the Northeast to less than 8 hours.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL)
Headquarters: New Delhi
Incorporated: 2016

IMD warns of Cyclonic Storm 'Murasu' in the Bay of Bengal

  • The cyclone name 'Murasu' was suggested by India, meaning 'drum' in Tamil.
  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) monitors and issues tropical cyclone advisories for the North Indian Ocean.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Established: 1875
Headquarters: New Delhi
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences

4.1-billion-year-old Martian meteorite 'Teghaza 001' discovered in Mali

  • Found in the Sahara Desert of Mali, this rare pink meteorite offers key insights into early Martian geological history.
  • It is classified among the oldest planetary fragments recovered on Earth.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Republic of Mali
Capital: Bamako
Currency: West African CFA franc

Prashant Chaudhary wins 5th Rohini Nayyar Prize 2026 for rural development

  • Founder of 'CodeYogi', Prashant Chaudhary was honored for imparting tech and AI skills to rural youth via smartphone modules.
  • The award carries a cash prize of ₹10 lakh, a citation, and a trophy.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Rohini Nayyar Prize
Instituted: 2022 (by Nayyar Foundation)
Eligibility: Individuals under 40 years for outstanding contribution to rural development

8 Indian States and 5 Union Territories celebrate Foundation Day on November 1

  • States celebrating include Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu.
  • Commemorates the reorganization of states primarily under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: States Reorganisation Act
Enacted: 1956
Commission Head: Fazal Ali (States Reorganisation Commission)

Rahul Dravid and Saina Nehwal nominated to 2030 Commonwealth Games Organizing Board

  • Former Indian cricket team captain Rahul Dravid and Olympic badminton medalist Saina Nehwal inducted into the board.
  • The 2030 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be hosted in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
First Games Held: 1930 (Hamilton, Canada)

Department of Posts issues commemorative postage stamps for Breast Cancer Awareness

  • Aims to spread public awareness and highlight preventive healthcare measures across India.
  • Released as part of national health awareness initiatives during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Department of Posts (India Post)
Founded: 1 October 1854
Headquarters: New Delhi
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Communications
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Sports Current Affairs

India wins Men's and Women's titles at Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship

  • Held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
  • Indian men's team defeated Sri Lanka in the final to secure the inaugural title.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: International Kabaddi Federation (IKF)
Founded: 2004
Headquarters: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Interactive Practice Quiz

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Q1.
Which rocket was used by ISRO to launch the 'NVS-03' navigation satellite?
Q2.
Where is the headquarters of BIMSTEC located?
Q3.
The name of Cyclonic Storm 'Murasu' in the Bay of Bengal was suggested by which country?
Q4.
Who was awarded the 5th Rohini Nayyar Prize 2026 for contributions to rural development?
Q5.
Where was the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 held?