Current Affairs 2nd November 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Cyclone ‘Murasu’, which intensified over the Bay of Bengal in early November 2026, is expected to make landfall near which area?
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Between Nellore and Narsapur (close to Ongole), Andhra Pradesh
C. Chennai
D. Puri
Answer: B
Explanation: IMD forecasts severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole.
2. What does the name ‘Murasu’ mean?
A. Thunder
B. War drum / drum (in Tamil)
C. Storm surge
D. Heavy rain
Answer: B
Explanation: ‘Murasu’ is a Tamil word meaning war drum or drum; the name was contributed by India to the regional cyclone naming list.
3. Gross GST collections in October 2026 stood at approximately:
A. ₹1.88 lakh crore
B. ₹2.31 lakh crore
C. ₹2.03 lakh crore
D. ₹1.59 lakh crore
Answer: B
Explanation: Gross GST collections rose ~22.9–23% year-on-year to over ₹2.31 lakh crore in October 2026 (second-highest monthly figure), driven by domestic and especially import-related revenue.
4. According to the World Bank’s October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief, India’s extreme poverty rate ($3/day, 2021 PPP) fell from 27.1% in 2011 to:
A. 16.1%
B. 2.6%
C. 12.1%
D. 14.2%
Answer: B
Explanation: Extreme poverty declined sharply to 2.6% by 2023; the lower-middle-income line ($4.20/day) fell from 57.7% to 16.1%, lifting an estimated 496 million people out of poverty.
5. ISRO successfully launched which navigation satellite on 30 October 2026 aboard GSLV-F18 to strengthen NavIC?
A. NVS-01
B. NVS-02
C. NVS-03
D. IRNSS-1F
Answer: C
Explanation: NVS-03 (next-generation, ~2,250 kg) was placed into geosynchronous transfer orbit, helping restore NavIC’s minimum operational configuration of four satellites and adding L1 signal capability along with indigenous atomic clock support.
6. The INDIA bloc held a major rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi primarily demanding the resignation of:
A. The Prime Minister
B. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
C. The Home Minister
D. The Chief Justice of India
Answer: B
Explanation: Opposition leaders accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and “vote chori,” calling for his removal/resignation.
7. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi stated that CEC Gyanesh Kumar would:
A. Be given an extension
B. Go to jail
C. Resign voluntarily
D. Be transferred
Answer: B
Explanation: At the INDIA bloc rally, Rahul Gandhi accused the CEC of “treason” by allegedly stealing citizens’ voices and said he would be removed and go to jail.
8. Schools and colleges in which districts were declared closed on 2 November 2026 due to the approaching cyclone?
A. Only Odisha districts
B. Chennai and Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) among others
C. Only Telangana
D. Entire Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: Collectors of Chennai and Tiruvallur announced holidays for schools and colleges on 2 November due to heavy rain associated with Cyclone Murasu; alerts were also issued in parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
9. Which frequency band was newly included in NVS-03 in addition to L5/S?
A. C-band
B. L1
C. Ku-band
D. X-band
Answer: B
Explanation: Addition of the L1 signal improves compatibility with more receivers and consumer devices.
10. The World Bank attributed India’s rapid poverty reduction mainly to:
A. Only agricultural growth
B. Strong consumption growth, rising employment (especially among women), and expanded social transfers including food subsidies
C. Only foreign investment
D. Urbanisation alone
Answer: B
Explanation: These factors drove one of the world’s fastest poverty declines between 2011 and 2023.
11. NVS-03 carries which important indigenous component?
A. Only foreign atomic clocks
B. Indigenous atomic clock (along with procured ones)
C. Solar sails
D. Communication payload only
Answer: B
Explanation: The satellite features an indigenous atomic clock plus procured ones and transmits in L1, L5 and S bands for improved NavIC services.
12. Union Home Minister Amit Shah planned a padayatra in which state on 2 November 2026 related to the SIR narrative?
A. Delhi
B. Telangana (Hyderabad area)
C. Maharashtra
D. West Bengal
Answer: B
Explanation: As part of the Telangana BJP campaign countering the Congress narrative on the SIR exercise.
13. Who became the youngest Formula 1 World Champion in history after the Mexican Grand Prix in late October/early November 2026?
A. Max Verstappen
B. Charles Leclerc
C. Kimi Antonelli
D. Lando Norris
Answer: C
Explanation: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (aged 20 years and 68 days) finished third in the Mexican GP (won by Max Verstappen) to clinch the 2026 F1 title, becoming the youngest champion ever and the first Italian title-winner since 1953.
14. The lower-middle-income poverty line used by the World Bank in the 2026 brief is:
A. $2.15/day
B. $3.00/day
C. $4.20/day (2021 PPP)
D. $5.50/day
Answer: C
Explanation: Share of population below $4.20/day fell from 57.7% to 16.1% between 2011 and 2023.
15. NavIC is India’s regional navigation system covering the Indian landmass and:
A. Only the Indian Ocean
B. A region extending about 1,500 km around India’s geopolitical boundary
C. The entire Asia-Pacific
D. Global coverage
Answer: B
Explanation: NVS-series satellites support this coverage area for positioning, navigation and timing services.
16. Which state recorded the highest domestic GST collection in October 2026 among major states?
A. Karnataka
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: C
Explanation: Maharashtra led with approximately ₹35,150 crore.
17. The INDIA bloc’s Ramlila Maidan event was part of the ‘Chalo Delhi’ / anti-CEC campaign focused on alleged issues in:
A. Budget allocation
B. Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
C. Judicial appointments
D. Foreign policy
Answer: B
Explanation: Allegations centred on voter list revisions, deletions and the Election Commission’s functioning.
18. GST collections crossed the ₹2 trillion mark in how many months of the current fiscal year up to October 2026?
A. One
B. Two
C. Four
D. Seven
Answer: C
Explanation: October was the fourth such month (after April, July and September among others referenced).
19. Approximately how many people did India lift out of poverty (lower-middle-income line) between 2011 and 2023 as per World Bank?
A. 100 million
B. 250 million
C. 496 million
D. 600 million
Answer: C
Explanation: Estimated 496 million people moved above the $4.20/day line.
20. The launch of NVS-03 restored NavIC to a minimum of how many operational satellites for standalone services?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Seven
Answer: C
Explanation: It brought the constellation back to the four-satellite minimum needed for reliable standalone positioning.
21. Orange alert was issued in six districts of which state due to Cyclone Murasu?
A. Odisha
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Telangana
D. Karnataka
Answer: C
Explanation: Orange alert in six Telangana districts and yellow in five, alongside alerts and holidays in parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
22. In the New York City Marathon held around early November 2026, who won the men’s title on debut?
A. Eliud Kipchoge
B. Andreas Almgren (Sweden)
C. Kelvin Kiptum
D. A Kenyan runner
Answer: B
Explanation: Sweden’s Andreas Almgren won the men’s race in his marathon debut with a time of 2:06:01. Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui reclaimed the women’s title (2:24:36).
23. PM Modi highlighted the World Bank report as showing a “historic” fall in:
A. Inflation
B. Extreme poverty in India
C. Unemployment only
D. Fiscal deficit
Answer: B
Explanation: He cited the report’s findings on one of the fastest poverty declines globally.
24. NVS-03 was launched from:
A. Thumba
B. Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
C. ISRO HQ Bengaluru
D. Kulasekarapattinam
Answer: B
Explanation: GSLV-F18 lifted off from the second launch pad at SDSC, Sriharikota.
25. Domestic GST revenue growth in October 2026 was approximately:
A. 42.2%
B. 15.8%
C. 25.6%
D. 6.5%
Answer: B
Explanation: Domestic collections rose ~15.8% to about ₹1.59 lakh crore.