Daily Current Affairs — 12 November 2026
Today’s capsule brings together ten verified developments relevant to UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence and other competitive examinations. Each item separates the factual update from a brief exam-oriented takeaway.
10 Current-Affairs Items
1. Supreme Court issues directions on air pollution in the National Capital Region
Fact: The Supreme Court continued hearing matters related to air quality in the NCR and pressed for coordinated enforcement of pollution-control measures, including action against major emission sources.
Why it matters: Revise constitutional remedies, judicial review, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, the Environment Protection Act and the roles of the Commission for Air Quality Management and state governments.
2. Cabinet clears the Nutrient-Based Subsidy rates for the rabi season
Fact: The Union government approved nutrient-based subsidy rates for phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for the rabi season, supporting the availability of key inputs to farmers.
Why it matters: The scheme links subsidy support to nutrient content rather than only to product type. Remember the importance of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur in agricultural policy.
3. Government expands support for rooftop solar installations
Fact: Implementation updates under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana continued to focus on household rooftop solar, consumer subsidies, vendor networks and distribution-company participation.
Why it matters: The scheme is important for questions on renewable energy, energy transition, decentralised generation, climate commitments and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
4. India–Canada talks focus on a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Fact: India and Canada continued engagement on trade and economic cooperation, including the framework and negotiating priorities for a proposed CEPA.
Why it matters: For exams, distinguish a free-trade agreement, CEPA and a broader economic partnership. Also revise trade in goods, services, investment and market access.
5. India extends development cooperation to Guyana through a line of credit
Fact: India’s development partnership with Guyana featured a line-of-credit commitment for infrastructure and public-development priorities.
Why it matters: Lines of credit are a major instrument of India’s development diplomacy. Guyana also matters in questions on the Caribbean, energy resources and India’s Global South outreach.
6. DGFT updates export policy for recovered battery material, or black mass
Fact: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade issued a policy clarification concerning the export treatment of black mass and related recovered material from used batteries.
Why it matters: This connects trade policy with battery recycling, critical minerals, electric mobility and the circular economy. Learn the role of DGFT and the difference between restricted and free export categories.
7. NITI Aayog releases a framework for state-level data-centre development
Fact: NITI Aayog highlighted a framework intended to help states plan data-centre capacity, digital infrastructure, power availability, connectivity and investment facilitation.
Why it matters: The topic links digital public infrastructure, data governance, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and cooperative federalism. It is useful for both prelims facts and mains answers on the digital economy.
8. Moody’s maintains a positive view of India’s growth prospects
Fact: Moody’s Analytics projected resilient Indian growth, while noting that global trade conditions, external demand and geopolitical risks remain important variables.
Why it matters: Do not confuse a credit-rating agency with a multilateral lender. Revise GDP, inflation, fiscal deficit, current account, sovereign ratings and the difference between nominal and real growth.
9. WHO reports a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Fact: The World Health Organization reported an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and described public-health measures involving surveillance, laboratory testing, contact tracing and clinical care.
Why it matters: International-health questions often test outbreak response, zoonotic disease, surveillance and the role of WHO. Ebola is caused by a virus and is associated with severe haemorrhagic disease.
10. China launches a new crewed spacecraft for its space-station programme
Fact: China’s space programme continued crewed-space-station operations, including a mission involving transport and research support for the Tiangong station.
Why it matters: Compare the Tiangong programme with the International Space Station and revise India’s human-spaceflight programme, launch vehicles, space-station plans and the role of ISRO.
Quick Revision
- Nutrient-Based Subsidy: subsidy linked to notified nutrient content.
- PM Surya Ghar: household rooftop solar and decentralised clean electricity.
- DGFT: regulates India’s foreign-trade policy and export-import procedures.
- CEPA: wider economic agreement covering goods, services and investment-related areas.
- Line of credit: concessional development-finance instrument used in international cooperation.
- WHO: specialised United Nations agency for international public health.
- Black mass: recovered material from used batteries containing valuable metals.
- Tiangong: China’s modular space station.
5 MCQs
Q1. The Nutrient-Based Subsidy scheme is primarily associated with:
A. Fertilisers B. Vaccines C. Food processing D. Rural housing
Answer: A. FertilisersQ2. Which organisation administers India’s foreign-trade policy?
A. SEBI B. DGFT C. NITI Aayog D. RBI
Answer: B. DGFTQ3. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana mainly promotes:
A. Rooftop solar B. Inland waterways C. Crop insurance D. Skill loans
Answer: A. Rooftop solarQ4. Tiangong is associated with the space programme of:
A. Japan B. China C. France D. Brazil
Answer: B. ChinaQ5. WHO is a specialised agency of the:
A. European Union B. United Nations C. World Bank Group D. WTO
Answer: B. United Nations
Sources and Exam Note
This capsule is compiled from official government and multilateral updates, including PIB and ministry releases, DGFT, NITI Aayog, MEA, WHO and official space-agency information, cross-checked with established news reporting available up to 12 November 2026. The “Why it matters” sections are brief exam-oriented analysis, not additional government statements.
Closing Note
Revise these points once today and again at the end of the week. Save this post for your current-affairs notebook and practise the MCQs before moving to the next topic.
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