India and the EU conclude talks for India to join Horizon Europe
India and the European Union completed negotiations on 7 November 2026 for India’s association with Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme for 2021–2027. Indian researchers, institutions and companies will be able to compete for its funding calls and use European research infrastructure. Formal talks were launched at the India–EU Trade and Technology Council meeting in Brussels on 15 July 2026.
Exam points
Horizon Europe: EU research & innovation programme, 2021–2027
Talks concluded 7 Nov 2026
Launched at India–EU TTC ministerial, Brussels, 15 July 2026
IAF IL-76MD lands at Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh
An Indian Air Force IL-76MD heavy-lift aircraft landed at Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh on 7 November 2026, its highest-altitude landing for this aircraft type. Nyoma is at about 13,000 feet, roughly 25 km from the Line of Actual Control. The IAF called it a milestone for strategic airlift.
E20 petrol: all 893 oil company samples meet the BIS standard
All 893 E20 petrol samples tested by IOCL, BPCL and HPCL across 27 States/UTs had 19–21% ethanol, within IS 17021, the BIS standard for E20. In Ethanol Supply Year 2025-26, which ended on 31 October 2026, PSU oil companies blended 1,134 crore litres of ethanol — about 20% of petrol sales.
India is the 6th-largest chemicals producer; three PCPIRs draw ₹3.4 lakh crore
India is the world’s 6th-largest and Asia’s 4th-largest chemicals producer, with a sector worth about USD 220 billion that is projected to reach USD 300 billion by 2030. The three operational Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions (PCPIRs) — Dahej, Visakhapatnam–Kakinada and Paradeep — have drawn ₹3.4 lakh crore of investment.
Mohammed Shami retires from Test cricket after 13 years
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket after a 13-year career. He remains available for white-ball (ODI and T20) cricket.
Election Commission gives voters left out of SIR draft rolls another chance
The Election Commission gave voters excluded from the draft electoral rolls prepared under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Delhi and six other states another chance to submit enumeration forms.
Exam points
SIR: Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
Vahan portal adds online ownership transfer, inter-state NOC and e-KYC
The Vahan Citizen Services portal added three online services — vehicle ownership transfer, NOC for moving a vehicle to another state, and e-KYC update — using Aadhaar OTP.
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