Current Affairs 4th November 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi (citing a World Bank report), approximately how many people in India have been lifted out of extreme poverty over the past 10–12 years?
A. 30 crore
B. 40 crore
C. 50 crore
D. 60 crore
Answer: C. 50 crore
Explanation: PM Modi stated that around 50 crore people had been lifted out of extreme poverty in the last 10–12 years, based on a World Bank report.
2. Bhutan’s King dedicated a Buddhist stupa to which Indian leader in recognition of India-Bhutan friendship?
A. President Droupadi Murmu
B. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
D. Home Minister Amit Shah
Answer: B. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Explanation: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk of Bhutan dedicated a Buddhist stupa to PM Modi for his vision and commitment to bilateral ties.
3. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government is ready to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss which issue?
A. Uniform Civil Code
B. Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
C. One Nation One Election
D. Delimitation exercise
Answer: B. Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
Explanation: Amit Shah stated the Centre’s willingness for a special Parliament session on the SIR process.
4. The Election Commission of India clarified that voters whose names are missing from draft SIR rolls can apply for inclusion using which form?
A. Form 6
B. Form 7
C. Form 8
D. Form 9
Answer: A. Form 6
Explanation: ECI said previously enrolled voters missing from draft SIR rolls can submit Form 6 (meant for new voters) and no action would be taken against them solely for this, provided they are not enrolled elsewhere.
5. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the target of achieving annual defence production of how much by 2029?
A. ₹1 lakh crore
B. ₹2 lakh crore
C. ₹3 lakh crore
D. ₹5 lakh crore
Answer: C. ₹3 lakh crore
Explanation: He also set a target of ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029.
6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated which metro line in Pune through video conferencing?
A. Blue Line
B. Pink Line (Line 3)
C. Purple Line
D. Orange Line
Answer: B. Pink Line (Line 3)
Explanation: The 23-km Pune Metro Line 3 (Pink Line) was inaugurated; foundation stones were also laid for four new corridors under Phase-II involving about ₹21,800 crore.
7. According to PM Modi, India’s operational metro network has grown from 248 km (before 2014) to approximately how much?
A. 800 km
B. 1,000 km
C. 1,200 km
D. 1,500 km
Answer: C. 1,200 km
Explanation: He highlighted the expansion of the metro network while inaugurating Pune Metro projects.
8. At the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026, PM Modi announced that India will add how much new non-fossil fuel capacity in the next 10–11 years?
A. 300 GW
B. 400 GW
C. 500 GW
D. 600 GW
Answer: C. 500 GW
Explanation: India had already achieved about 308 GW of installed non-fossil capacity at the time of the announcement.
9. Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 183rd Seismological Observatory in which place?
A. Leh
B. Kishtwar (J&K)
C. Srinagar
D. Jammu
Answer: B. Kishtwar (J&K)
Explanation: It will transmit real-time seismic data to the National Centre for Seismology to strengthen earthquake monitoring in a high seismic zone.
10. The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth approximately how much for eight Next Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy?
A. ₹25,000 crore
B. ₹40,000 crore
C. ₹53,866 crore
D. ₹75,000 crore
Answer: C. ₹53,866 crore
Explanation: Contracts were signed with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Navy-designed warships.
11. The Bombay High Court directed the BMC to re-upload which actor’s deleted eco-friendly Diwali campaign video?
A. Alia Bhatt
B. Dia Mirza
C. Deepika Padukone
D. Kangana Ranaut
Answer: B. Dia Mirza
Explanation: The court stressed the importance of secular values while ordering restoration of the video.
12. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited which country on 4–5 November 2026 to prepare for a possible high-level visit?
A. Bhutan
B. Nepal
C. Sri Lanka
D. Bangladesh
Answer: B. Nepal
Explanation: The visit was aimed at setting the stage for Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah’s likely trip to India later in the month.
13. The Indian Navy successfully rescued all 20 crew members of which hijacked fishing vessel off the coast of Somalia?
A. Azini
B. Al-Noor
C. Horizon
D. Pacific Star
Answer: A. Azini
Explanation: The 48-hour operation ensured the safe release of the crew without casualties.
14. The Supreme Court remarked that protests also generate a “________ economy” that benefits hawkers and vendors.
A. Parallel
B. Protest
C. Informal
D. Shadow
Answer: B. Protest
Explanation: While hearing a plea by Delhi traders on business losses due to protests, the Court noted that demonstrations create economic activity for enterprising vendors.
15. US midterm elections were held on 3 November 2026. Early projections indicated which party was poised to gain control of the House of Representatives?
A. Republican Party
B. Democratic Party
C. Independent candidates
D. Libertarian Party
Answer: B. Democratic Party
Explanation: The elections were seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term amid concerns over living costs and the situation with Iran.
16. US President Donald Trump announced that the US would end/cut annual security assistance to Israel of approximately how much?
A. $1.5 billion
B. $2.5 billion
C. $3.8–4 billion
D. $6 billion
Answer: C. $3.8–4 billion
Explanation: He said Washington was ending the 10-year security assistance accord that provided about $3.8 billion annually until 2028 (some reports mentioned ~$4 billion).
17. The United States carried out strikes on which Iranian location near the Strait of Hormuz around the time of the midterms?
A. Bandar Abbas
B. Qeshm Island
C. Chabahar
D. Bushehr
Answer: B. Qeshm Island
Explanation: Strikes targeted Iranian positions on Qeshm Island amid ongoing tensions and reports of diplomatic efforts.
18. Australia’s Glenn Maxwell was reported to have retired from which form of cricket?
A. Test cricket only
B. ODI cricket only
C. International cricket
D. T20Is only
Answer: C. International cricket
Explanation: Reports indicated his retirement from international cricket around early November 2026.
19. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. received his maiden call-up to which national team?
A. Portugal Under-21
B. Portugal Under-17
C. Portugal senior team
D. Portugal Under-19
Answer: B. Portugal Under-17
Explanation: The 16-year-old son of Cristiano Ronaldo was selected for the European Championship qualifiers.
20. PM Modi said India aims to add 500 GW of new non-fossil capacity. What was the approximate installed non-fossil capacity already achieved?
A. 208 GW
B. 250 GW
C. 308 GW
D. 350 GW
Answer: C. 308 GW
Explanation: This was mentioned alongside the new 500 GW target for the next 10–11 years.
21. Odisha evacuated approximately how many people due to the threat from Cyclone Murasu?
A. 85,000
B. 1.25 lakh
C. 1.65 lakh
D. 2.5 lakh
Answer: C. 1.65 lakh
Explanation: Over 1,65,809 people were evacuated from six districts, with 63 disaster response teams deployed.
22. The Defence Ministry’s contract for eight Next Generation Corvettes was signed with which two shipyards?
A. Mazagon Dock and Cochin Shipyard
B. GRSE and Goa Shipyard Limited
C. Hindustan Shipyard and GRSE
D. Cochin Shipyard and GSL
Answer: B. GRSE and Goa Shipyard Limited
Explanation: These are the first Navy-designed warships to be built by Defence Public Sector Undertakings under this programme.
23. The Supreme Court allowed the use of certified green crackers in Delhi-NCR on 7 and 8 November 2026 during which time slots?
A. 6–7 a.m. and 8–10 p.m.
B. 7–9 a.m. and 7–9 p.m.
C. Only 8–10 p.m.
D. 6–8 a.m. and 6–8 p.m.
Answer: A. 6–7 a.m. and 8–10 p.m.
Explanation: Only CSIR-NEERI and PESO-certified green crackers were permitted in the specified morning and evening windows.
24. PM Modi highlighted that clean energy has helped cushion India from energy shocks related to which region?
A. Europe
B. West Asia
C. Southeast Asia
D. Latin America
Answer: B. West Asia
Explanation: He made this observation while announcing the 500 GW non-fossil capacity target at the renewable energy summit.
25. The Indian Navy’s rescue operation of the vessel Azini took place approximately how far from Mumbai?
A. 1,000 km
B. 2,000 km
C. 3,000 km
D. 4,500 km
Answer: C. 3,000 km
Explanation: The operation was conducted in the Arabian Sea / off the northeastern coast of Somalia, about 3,000 km from Mumbai.