Daily Current Affairs — 06 November 2026
Daily Current Affairs · 06 November 2026
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Economy
Agnipath Scheme Reforms: 2-Year Extension and Pathway for Agniveer Retention
The Union Cabinet has approved major changes to the Agnipath Scheme.
- The decision comes ahead of the exit of around 18,300 Agniveers completing their initial four-year tenure in December 2026.
- Agnipath Reforms introduce a two-year extension for the remaining 75% of Agniveers
- Balancing personnel retention with defence modernisation
- Introduction of a Two-Stage Absorption Process: Stage 1 (Merit-Based Retention): In alignment with the original scheme
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- Stage 2 (The 'Second Tour of Duty'): The remaining 75%, who were previously mandated to exit, will now be offered an additional two-year extension
- Addressing Pandemic-Era Recruitment Deficits: A two-year recruitment freeze during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Inter-Service Differences in Manpower Requirements: The three services have different operational requirements
- Defence Fiscal Burden: An objective of the original Agnipath Scheme was to reduce the ballooning defence pension bill
- The intense competition for permanent slots at the 4-year and 6-year marks threatens to foster internal rivalries
- Transitioning these combat-trained youths into a highly competitive civilian job market remains a severe socio-economic challenge
Which of the following statements about Agnipath Scheme Reforms: 2-Year Extension and Pathway for is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
S&T
India’s Defence Forces Vision 2047
The Defence Minister of India unveiled the "Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military".
- Defence Forces Vision 2047 is a long-term roadmap to transform India's military into a technologically advanced
- The strategy links military modernisation with defence indigenisation and economic growth
- About: The document acts as a "meta-strategy," explicitly acknowledging
- Doctrinal Shift: Proposes transition from net-centric warfare to data-centric warfare
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- Phased Implementation: The vision outlines a three-phase transition identifying short-term
- 'Era of Consolidation' (2030–2040): Integrating cyber and space warfare and developing layered air-missile defence.
- 'Era of Excellence' (2040–2047): Creating a fully integrated, self-reliant all-domain military force.
- Geopolitical Realities: India's expanding strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region
- Economic-Security Nexus: By intertwining the military roadmap with the goal of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047
- Heavy Dependence on Imports: India remains one of the world's largest arms importers
With reference to India’s Defence Forces Vision 2047, consider the following statements:
- Defence Forces Vision 2049 is a long-term roadmap to transform India's military into a technologically advanced
- The strategy links military modernisation with defence indigenisation and economic growth
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source.
Not quite. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source. The green option is the correct one.
Defence
New Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
Recently, the central government appointed the former head of eastern command Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
- Background: Its creation was recommended in 2001 by a Group of Ministers (GoM) that was tasked with studying the Kargil Review Committee (1999) report
- In 2012, the Naresh Chandra Committee recommended the appointment of a Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as a midway to eliminate
- Finally, the post of CDS was created in 2019 on the recommendations of a committee of defence experts headed by Lt General DB Shekatkar
- Roles and Responsibilities: His core function will be to foster greater operational synergy between the three service branches of the Indian military
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- The CDS will be the single-point military adviser to the Defence Minister on matters involving all three services
- As the head of DMA, CDS is vested with the authority in prioritising inter-service procurement decisions as Permanent Chairman-Chiefs of Staff
- The CDS is also vested with the authority to provide directives to the three chiefs
- CDS is first among equals, he enjoys the rank of Secretary within the DoD (Department of Defence)
- He will also perform an advisory role in the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA).
- Synergy between Armed forces and Government: CDS' role is not simply about tri-service (Army
Which of the following statements about New Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Economy
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
History
Three Indigenous Naval Ships Commissioned
Recently, the Prime Minister commissioned three indigenously built naval ships, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray, in Kolkata.
- About: The three vessels were built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, with more than 75% indigenous content
- INS Dunagiri: INS Dunagiri is a Project 17A stealth guided-missile frigate designed for blue-water operations
- The ship is equipped with systems such as autonomous underwater vehicles, remotely operated vehicles and multi-beam echo sounders.
- It is equipped with lightweight torpedoes, indigenous anti-submarine rocket launchers and shallow-water sonar systems.
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- This is important amid growing strategic competition in the Indian Ocean, including the expanding naval presence of China and Pakistan.
Which of the following statements about Three Indigenous Naval Ships Commissioned is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
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Economy
Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing
The Union Cabinet approved the CAPEX Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing to strengthen India's domestic processing capabilities.
- About: The scheme, implemented by the Ministry of Mines, provides targeted capital expenditure (CAPEX) assistance to establish domestic high-purity
- Financial Outlay and Capital Subsidy: The scheme has a total outlay of ₹2,814 crore for five years (FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31)
- Nickel: Two plants of at least 50 kt capacity each, with a maximum subsidy of ₹900 crore per beneficiary.
- 25%: Upon expenditure of 25% of committed CAPEX and contribution of at least 15% of the minimum required equity.
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- 50% (cumulative): Upon expenditure of 50% of committed CAPEX and contribution of at least 50% of the minimum required equity.
- 100% (cumulative): Upon plant commissioning and contribution of 100% of the minimum required equity.
- Governing Council (GC): Chaired by the Secretary
- Project Management Agency (PMA): Provides administrative and implementation support.
- India's Critical Minerals: A Ministry of Mines committee identified 30 critical minerals in 2023
- Applications: Critical minerals are essential for economic development
With reference to Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing, consider the following statements:
- About: The scheme, implemented by the Ministry of Mines, provides targeted capital expenditure (CAPEX) assistance to establish domestic high-purity
- Financial Outlay and Capital Subsidy: The scheme has a total outlay of ₹1,407 crore for five years (FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source.
Not quite. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source. The green option is the correct one.
Economy
Critical Minerals: The Foundation for Strategic Resource Security
Critical minerals have emerged as a key strategic issue amid intensifying global competition over mineral supply chains.
- These concerns have been further amplified by China's tightening control over critical mineral processing and export restrictions
- Against this backdrop, India is accelerating implementation of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), expanding overseas mineral acquisitions
- Critical minerals have become the backbone of the clean energy transition
- India is strengthening critical mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)
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- About: Critical minerals are non-fuel non-fuel metallic or non-metallic elements essential for advanced technologies
- Foundation of Clean Energy Technologies: Critical minerals such as Lithium
- Wind Energy: Neodymium and Dysprosium are essential for permanent magnets used in high-efficiency wind turbines.
- Energy Storage: Lithium, Cobalt and Nickel power lithium-ion batteries that store renewable energy and ensure grid stability.
- Global commitments under the Paris Agreement (2015)
- NITI Aayog's Net Zero Scenario estimates a cumulative demand of roughly 169 million tonnes (Mt) of Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETMs)
"Critical minerals are the new oil of the 21st century."Examine the strategic significance of critical minerals in the context of global energy transition and geopolitical competition.
Which of the following statements about Critical Minerals: The Foundation for Strategic Resource is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Environment
India to Reach Carbon Neutrality by 2070
Recently, India announced that it will reach carbon neutrality by 2070 as part of a five-point action plan that included reducing emissions to 50% by 2030.
- India made this pledge at the Conference of the Parties (COP) 26 climate summit in Glasgow
- About: Net Zero is a state in which a country's total emissions are offset by absorptions of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
- More than 70 countries have promised to become Net Zero by the middle of the century
- India's Net Zero target of 2070 silences its critics but it is along expected lines
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- In its climate action plan submitted under the Paris Agreement
- India has the lowest per capita emissions of the world's major economies — emitting 5% of the total
- According to the World Resources Institute, India's total greenhouse gas emissions were about 3.3 billion tonnes in 2018
- In 2019 India announced that it would take up its installed capacity of renewable energy to 450 GW by 2030
- In fact, India has already said it does not plan to start any new coal power plants after 2022.
- As of now, India was already targeting 40% electricity production through non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.
Which of the following statements about India to Reach Carbon Neutrality by 2070 is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Economy
National Critical Mineral Mission
The Union Cabinet approved the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with a total outlay of Rs 34,300 crore over seven years.
- The mission aims to strengthen India's self-reliance in critical minerals, in alignment with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
- Objective: The NCMM aims to reduce India's dependence on imports of critical minerals and ensure self-reliance for high-tech industries
- The mission will intensify the exploration of critical minerals within the country and in its offshore areas.
- A fast-track approval process will be established to expedite mining projects for critical minerals.
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- Role of Critical Minerals: Green Energy Transition: Critical Minerals are essential for solar panels
- The 30% annual growth in lithium-ion battery demand, driven by EV adoption, makes NCMM essential to support this surge.
- The US, European Union, and Japan have implemented policies to secure their own supplies.
- Critical Mineral List: India has released a list of 30 critical minerals for India
- The 2023 amendment to the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act (OAMDR)
- China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export.
Which of the following statements about National Critical Mineral Mission is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Polity
Fast Track Special Courts Scheme Extended Till 2031
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs).
- About: FTSCs launched in October 2019 following the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act
- After two extensions covering 790 courts until March 2026, it has now received a third extension for five years (FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31).
- Financial Outlay and Funding: The extended scheme has a total financial outlay of Rs 3,788 crore
- Currently, 29 States/UTs are participating, operating 779 functional FTSCs (including 399 exclusive POCSO courts).
With reference to Fast Track Special Courts Scheme Extended Till 2031, consider the following statements:
- About: FTSCs launched in October 2019 following the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act
- After two extensions covering 790 courts until March 2026, it has now received a third extension for five years (FY 2031–27 to FY 2030–31)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source.
Not quite. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source. The green option is the correct one.
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