Blyth’s Reed Warbler Breeds in the UK for the First Time

The Blyth’s Reed Warbler has been confirmed as a UK breeding species for the first time in documented history. A pair raised at least two young at a...

November 12, 2026    Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs

Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units Extended to 2031

The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for five years on November 11, 2026. The extension runs until March 31,...

November 12, 2026    Government Schemes Current Affairs

Ira Aditya Raut Sets Six Scuba-Diving World Records

On 21 October 2026, 10-year-old Ira Aditya Raut set six scuba-diving world records in one day at the Dive Tribe Centre on Shaheed Dweep in the Andaman and...

November 12, 2026    Sports Current Affairs

Lumina Simulation Models the Universe’s First Two Billion Years

An international research team developed Lumina, a simulation modelling the universe’s first two billion years and the reionization of hydrogen and helium. The study, led by Oliver Zier...

November 12, 2026    Science & Technology

Prime Minister to Inaugurate 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

The 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention will be held in Kolkata, West Bengal, from January 7 to 9, 2027. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the...

November 12, 2026    International / World Current Affairs

KVS Launches Three Digital Initiatives

On November 12, 2026, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi launched three digital initiatives of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) in New Delhi: the AI-integrated Vidya Samiksha Kendra, the...

November 12, 2026    Science & Technology

Norway Uses 3,500 AI Laser Units to Treat Salmon Lice

As of November 2026, Oslo-based Stingray Marine Solutions has deployed more than 3,500 AI-guided laser units in Norwegian salmon farms to control sea lice. The commercial aquaculture systems...

November 12, 2026    Science & Technology

European Commission Approves Lupin’s Ranibizumab Biosimilar

The European Commission granted marketing authorisation to Lupin Limited’s ranibizumab biosimilar, Ranluspec, on 23 February 2026. The European Medicines Agency records 10 February 2026 as the marketing-authorisation date....

November 12, 2026    Science & Technology

Reliance Plans ₹43,000 Crore Coal Gasification Project in Andhra Pradesh

On 12 November 2026, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) was expected to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Andhra Pradesh government for an integrated underground coal gasification complex....

November 12, 2026    Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Six Researchers Receive Infosys Prize 2026

The Infosys Science Foundation announced six winners of the Infosys Prize 2026 in Bengaluru on November 12, 2026. Prize categories and award The prize covers Economics; Engineering and...

November 12, 2026    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

National Tribal Literary Festival Begins in New Delhi

The National Tribal Literary Festival commenced on November 12, 2026, at Silver Oak, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The two-day event, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs,...

November 12, 2026    Art & Culture Current Affairs

Manipur Celebrates Ningol Chakouba Festival

Manipur celebrated Ningol Chakouba on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with traditional gatherings and community feasts. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh extended greetings, noting...

November 12, 2026    Art & Culture Current Affairs