Current Affairs 3rd November 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Murasu’ made landfall near which place in Andhra Pradesh on 3 November 2026?
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Ongole
C. Kakinada
D. Nellore
Answer: B. Ongole
Explanation: The India Meteorological Department reported that the landfall process of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu commenced near Ongole (Prakasam district) around 1 a.m. on 3 November 2026, with sustained winds of 110–120 kmph.
2. On 3 November 2026, the United States held midterm elections for how many seats in the House of Representatives?
A. 100
B. 435
C. 50
D. 300
Answer: B. 435
Explanation: The 2026 US midterms included elections for all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats (including special elections), and numerous governorships and state offices.
3. Who challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to an open debate alleging “foreign help” in his rise and continuance in power (around 2–3 November 2026)?
A. Mallikarjun Kharge
B. Rahul Gandhi
C. Akhilesh Yadav
D. Mamata Banerjee
Answer: B. Rahul Gandhi
Explanation: The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, issued the challenge on 2 November 2026.
4. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated which major event in early November 2026?
A. Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026
B. India Energy Week
C. Global Clean Energy Forum
D. National Solar Mission Summit
Answer: A. Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026
Explanation: This was one of the key national headlines for 3 November 2026.
5. The Defence Ministry signed deals worth over ₹53,880 crore for how many next-generation Navy corvettes?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Answer: C. 8
Explanation: Contracts for eight next-generation corvettes for the Indian Navy were signed, valued at over ₹53,880 crore.
6. The Government notified Grievance Redressal Rules for which rural employment scheme around early November 2026?
A. MGNREGA
B. VB-G RAM G Scheme
C. PM-KISAN
D. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
Answer: B. VB-G RAM G Scheme
Explanation: New grievance redressal rules were notified for the VB-G RAM G rural jobs guarantee scheme.
7. NSA Ajit Doval held talks with the Deputy Prime Minister of which country in Hanoi around this period?
A. Thailand
B. Vietnam
C. Indonesia
D. Philippines
Answer: B. Vietnam
Explanation: NSA Ajit Doval met Vietnam’s Deputy PM General Phan Van Giang in Hanoi.
8. How many households had received zero electricity bills under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, as stated by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi?
A. Over 10 lakh
B. Over 15 lakh
C. Over 21 lakh
D. Over 30 lakh
Answer: C. Over 21 lakh
Explanation: More than 21 lakh households were reported to have received zero electricity bills under the scheme.
9. Home Minister Amit Shah directed the establishment of FRROs in all states by which year to promote India as an attractive destination?
A. 2025
B. 2026
C. 2027
D. 2028
Answer: C. 2027
Explanation: The directive aimed at setting up Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) across all states by 2027.
10. Who took charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force around early November 2026?
A. Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
B. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
C. Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
D. Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
Answer: B. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Explanation: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff and unveiled the ‘VAYU’ vision.
11. Captive and commercial coal production rose by approximately what percentage to 22.03 MT in October 2026?
A. 25%
B. 32%
C. 42%
D. 50%
Answer: C. 42%
Explanation: Production increased 42% year-on-year to 22.03 million tonnes in October.
12. India hosted the first-ever BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise in which location?
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Sri Vijaya Puram)
C. Kochi
D. Mumbai
Answer: B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Sri Vijaya Puram)
Explanation: The exercise was hosted by the Andaman and Nicobar Command.
13. Which organisation celebrated its 74th Foundation Day in early November 2026, inaugurated by Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya?
A. ESIC
B. EPFO
C. PFRDA
D. IRDAI
Answer: B. EPFO
Explanation: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation marked its 74th Foundation Day in New Delhi.
14. PM Modi approved a proposed 1,500 km Northern Bullet Train Corridor connecting Delhi with which city via Siliguri?
A. Kolkata
B. Guwahati
C. Patna
D. Ranchi
Answer: B. Guwahati
Explanation: The corridor links Delhi to Guwahati (Assam) via Siliguri and other cities.
15. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported to be pressing US President Trump for further action against which country after the US midterms?
A. Syria
B. Iran
C. Lebanon
D. Yemen
Answer: B. Iran
Explanation: Reports indicated Netanyahu was pushing for another wave of strikes on Iran after the 3 November midterms.
16. GRAP-II pollution curbs were imposed in Delhi as air quality slipped to which category around early November 2026?
A. Moderate
B. Poor
C. Very Poor
D. Severe
Answer: C. Very Poor
Explanation: Delhi’s air quality deteriorated, leading to implementation of GRAP-II restrictions.
17. The Supreme Court allowed the use of which type of firecrackers in Delhi for Diwali around this period?
A. All traditional firecrackers
B. Certified green crackers
C. Only sparklers
D. Completely banned all crackers
Answer: B. Certified green crackers
Explanation: The Court permitted certified green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali.
18. Who became the youngest-ever Formula 1 World Champion around early November 2026?
A. Max Verstappen
B. Lando Norris
C. Kimi Antonelli
D. Oscar Piastri
Answer: C. Kimi Antonelli
Explanation: Italian driver Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) clinched the title, becoming the youngest ever and the first Italian champion since 1953.
19. Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen won the men’s singles title at which tournament in Germany in late 2026?
A. Denmark Open
B. Hylo Open
C. French Open
D. All England Open
Answer: B. Hylo Open
Explanation: Lakshya Sen defeated Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in the final of the Hylo Open 2026.
20. Over how many households were reported to benefit from zero electricity bills under PM Surya Ghar (as per updates around 3 Nov 2026)?
A. 15 lakh
B. 18 lakh
C. 21 lakh
D. 25 lakh
Answer: C. 21 lakh
Explanation: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that over 21 lakh households had received zero electricity bills.
21. IAF schools adopted which programme around early November 2026?
A. National Education Policy implementation
B. Child Digital Safety Programme
C. Sports Excellence Mission
D. STEM Innovation Drive
Answer: B. Child Digital Safety Programme
Explanation: Indian Air Force schools adopted the Child Digital Safety Programme as one of the national headlines.
22. Which country’s midterm elections on 3 November 2026 were widely viewed as a referendum on the sitting President’s performance?
A. France
B. United States
C. Brazil
D. India
Answer: B. United States
Explanation: The 2026 US midterms were seen as a major test for President Donald Trump’s administration amid ongoing conflicts and domestic issues.
23. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit unveiled which vision document upon taking charge as IAF Chief?
A. AGNI
B. VAYU
C. TEJAS
D. AKASH
Answer: B. VAYU
Explanation: He unveiled the ‘VAYU’ vision focused on strengthening and modernising the Indian Air Force.
24. The VB-G RAM G Scheme is primarily related to:
A. Urban housing
B. Rural employment guarantee
C. Farmer income support
D. Skill development
Answer: B. Rural employment guarantee
Explanation: It is a rural jobs guarantee scheme for which grievance redressal rules were newly notified.
25. The first BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise was hosted by India’s:
A. Eastern Naval Command
B. Western Naval Command
C. Andaman and Nicobar Command
D. Southern Naval Command
Answer: C. Andaman and Nicobar Command
Explanation: The exercise took place in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.