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Daily Current Affairs 6 November 2026 with MCQs & Static GK

Here are today's top competitive exam current affairs updates for 6 November 2026.

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National Current Affairs

The Bahamas joins International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 116th member country

  • The Bahamas officially became the 116th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
  • The alliance aims to promote clean solar energy and lower global dependency on fossil fuels.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Founded: 2015 (at COP21 in Paris by India and France)
Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Union Cabinet approves ₹4,371.10 crore VISTAR Scheme to modernise India's statistical system

  • Approved as a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
  • Runs for five financial years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 to enhance data analytics and research capabilities.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Minister Responsible: Rao Inderjit Singh (Minister of State, Independent Charge)
National Statistics Day: 29th June (Birth Anniversary of Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis)

IndiaAI Mission releases indigenous AI foundation models: EKA-1, Dhīr 2B, and Dhīr 5B

  • Released under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to foster domestic AI development.
  • Developed by Soket Labs Technology & Research and ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: IndiaAI Mission
Key Objective: Democratize AI compute infrastructure, foster startup ecosystem, and advance AI capabilities in India
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

INS Sahyadri arrives at Yokosuka, Japan for multilateral naval exercise MALABAR 2026

  • Indian Navy's guided missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri is participating in the exercise.
  • MALABAR 2026 features participation from the navies of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: MALABAR Exercise
Initiated: 1992 (Bilateral exercise between India and USA)
Permanent Members: India, USA, Japan (joined 2015), Australia (joined 2020)

Union Home Minister inaugurates 'Azadi ki Pehli Ladai ka Shaheed Smarak' in Ambala, Haryana

  • The memorial commemorates martyrs of the First War of Independence of 1857.
  • Located in Ambala Cantonment, Haryana, it opened for the public on 6 November 2026.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: State of Haryana
Capital: Chandigarh
Key Historical Event: Revolt of 1857 broke out in Ambala Cantonment on May 10, 1857
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Sports Current Affairs

India wins the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship by defeating Japan 4-1 in the final

  • India secured its sixth Asian Hockey Championship title by defeating Japan 4-1 in the final match held in Mohali.
  • The tournament saw top Asian teams competing for continental honors.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Hockey India
Affiliation: International Hockey Federation (FIH)
Headquarters: New Delhi
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Q1.
Which country recently joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 116th member in November 2026?
Q2.
What is the total financial outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the VISTAR Scheme?
Q3.
Which Indian Naval Ship arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan to participate in the multilateral exercise MALABAR 2026?
Q4.
Which team did India defeat 4-1 in the final to win the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship held in Mohali?
Q5.
The 'Azadi ki Pehli Ladai ka Shaheed Smarak', commemorating the First War of Independence (1857), was inaugurated in which district of Haryana?