News: The Ministry of Home Affairs rationalised India’s visa framework on 27 August 2026 to simplify visa categories and application procedures. About Rationalized Indian Visa Regime The Rationalized Indian Visa Regime is a government initiative to simplify India’s visa system by consolidating similar categories and making visa procedures easier for foreign nationals. Nodal ministry:Ministry of… Continue reading Rationalized Indian Visa Regime
Exercise Sea Vigil-26
News: The Indian Navy is conducting the fifth edition of the pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-26’ from 11 to 19 November 2026. About Exercise Sea Vigil-26 The Sea Vigil-26 is a national-level exercise to assess India’s preparedness in maritime security and coastal defence. Origin: Exercise Sea Vigil was conceptualised in 2018 following the 26/11… Continue reading Exercise Sea Vigil-26
Lithium-Ion Battery Black Mass
News: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) prohibited the export of Lithium-Ion Battery Black Mass through Notification. About Lithium-Ion Battery Black Mass Black Mass is a dark, powder-like material recovered during the recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries and battery manufacturing waste. It is obtained by discharging, dismantling, shredding and mechanically separating the battery components.… Continue reading Lithium-Ion Battery Black Mass
Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) Initiative
News: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative to improve urban sanitation through city-to-city mentorship. About Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) Initiative The Swachh Shehar Jodi is an initiative to improve waste management and sanitation in cities through a mentorship program. Organised by: The initiative is organised by the Ministry… Continue reading Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) Initiative
Exercise IMNEX-26
News: The eighth edition of the India-Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX-26) commenced in Visakhapatnam on November 10 and will continue until November 14. About Exercise IMNEX-26 The Exercise IMNEX-26 is a bilateral annual naval exercise between India and Myanmar. It provides a platform for the two neighbouring countries, India and Myanmar, to strengthen maritime cooperation through professional… Continue reading Exercise IMNEX-26
Stand-Up India Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Stand-Up India Scheme for a period of 5 years. About Stand-Up India Scheme Stand up India Scheme was launched to promote entrepreneurship at grassroot level focusing on economic empowerment and job creation. Duration: It was initially launched for 5 years and now it has been extended for… Continue reading Stand-Up India Scheme
Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for a period of five years. About Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) provides credit guarantee coverage to the Lending Institutions through National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) against default… Continue reading Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU)
Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26
News: President Droupadi Murmu felicitated the winners of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 recognising cities for their performance in urban sanitation and cleanliness. About Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 The Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 recognises cities for their performance in urban sanitation and cleanliness. Organised by: The awards were organised by the Department of Urban Development… Continue reading Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26
UPSC Prelims Marathon 12 November – British Economic Policies & Trade and Agriculture in British India – 2026
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 12 November British Economic Policies & Trade and Agriculture in British India For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 12 November – British Economic Policies & Trade and Agriculture in British India – 2026
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 12 November 2026
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 12 November 2026
