COP31: World Leaders’ Summit in Antalya on 11–12 November; finance tops the agenda
Heads of state and government gather at the COP31 World Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, Türkiye, on 11–12 November 2026. Climate finance, adaptation and the energy transition are the main issues. India wants a Climate Finance Work Programme and a Party-driven, non-punitive Global Stocktake.
Delhi gets its first recreational Yamuna river cruise
Delhi’s first recreational river cruise on the Yamuna, between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, was launched on 10 November 2026. The roughly 12 km trip takes 35–40 minutes on electric vessels and costs ₹500 per person. The service has been named the “Namo Yamuna River Safari”.
Odisha removes the attempt limit for its Civil Services exam
The Odisha Cabinet on 9 November 2026 removed the cap on the number of attempts for the Odisha Civil Services exam, with immediate effect. Earlier, general candidates had 6 attempts and SEBC candidates 9; candidates can now appear until the upper age limit of 42.
Exam points
No attempt limit for Odisha Civil Services exam
Earlier: 6 attempts (General), 9 (SEBC)
Upper age limit: 42; amends 1991 recruitment rules
President to present Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 on 11 November
President Droupadi Murmu will present the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 on 11 November 2026. Swachh Survekshan, conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs since 2016, is the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey.
The International Monetary Fund started a review of Ukraine’s loan programme, which could unlock about USD 1.67 billion. The IMF, headquartered in Washington DC, was created at the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference.
Exam points
IMF review could release ~USD 1.67 billion to Ukraine
India and the EU review their Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda
India and the European Union reviewed progress on their Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, covering trade, technology and security. It follows the conclusion of talks on India joining Horizon Europe on 7 November and the India–EU Summit of 27 January 2026.
Exam points
Review covers trade, technology and security
Horizon Europe talks concluded on 7 Nov 2026
India–EU Trade and Technology Council set up in 2022
US Representative Grace Meng reintroduced the Diwali Day Act with 19 co-sponsors. If passed, it would make Diwali the 12th federal holiday in the United States. The bill has not been enacted.
Gujarati New Year begins Vikram Samvat 2083; Bhai Dooj on 10–11 November
PM Narendra Modi greeted people on the Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas), which begins Vikram Samvat 2083. Bhai Dooj is being observed on 10 and 11 November, as Kartik Shukla Dwitiya runs from the afternoon of 10 November to the afternoon of 11 November.
Exam points
Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas): Vikram Samvat 2083 begins
Vikram Samvat is about 57 years ahead of the Gregorian year
Armed Forces Medical Services invite applications for 120 Medical Officer posts
The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) opened online applications on 9 November 2026 for 120 Medical Officer posts for MBBS graduates. Applications can be made at join.afms.gov.in until 18 November.
India and New Zealand play the third ODI in Hamilton with India 2–0 up
India take on New Zealand in the third and final ODI at Hamilton on 10 November 2026, already leading the three-match series 2–0 after winning the second match by four runs (DLS).
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