3 November 2026 Current Affairs: Key News and 8 MCQs
3 November 2026 Current Affairs: Key News and 8 MCQs
This edition covers five selected developments in Bihar, science policy, defence, critical minerals and AI, based on official information issued on 3 November 2026. It is an exam-focused selection, not an exhaustive news record.
1. Bihar and MoRTH sign Nadi Sanjivani MoU
On 3 November, Bihar and MoRTH signed an MoU for scientific desilting and use of suitable excavated silt in National Highway construction.
Remember: The framework links water-body restoration with infrastructure. Technical testing and environmental safeguards remain necessary.
Context: Desilting means removing accumulated sediment; it does not mean unrestricted river excavation.
2. NITI Aayog launches India S&T Scoreboard
NITI Aayog launched India S&T Scoreboard in New Delhi on 3 November. The interactive platform supports comparisons of States and Union Territories.
Remember: It combines research-ecosystem, publication and patent data to support evidence-based policy.
Context: S&T means science and technology. Research output and research quality are different measures.
3. Tiger Triumph: fifth edition reported
A 3 November release reports that Tiger Triumph’s opening took place in Visakhapatnam on 2 November. This India–US tri-service exercise focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
Remember: The 2026 edition uses a tabletop format; NDRF participation is a first for this edition.
Context: HADR stands for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief.
4. NITI Aayog–TEXMiN critical minerals collaboration
A 3 November release reports a Joint Statement of Intent between NITI Aayog and TEXMiN at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. It concerns critical and strategic minerals.
Remember: The signing was during the visit associated with the 31 October symposium; do not treat publication date as signing date.
Context: The value chain extends beyond mining to processing, refining and recycling.
5. Indigenous AI foundation models released
MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan released indigenous AI foundation models under IndiaAI Mission in New Delhi on 3 November, according to PIB’s official photo record.
Remember: EKA-1 is by Soket Labs; Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B are by ZenteiQ.
Context: Keep each model paired with its developer. The source confirms release, not comparative performance.
Practice: 8 questions
Choose an option before opening the answer.
1. Nadi Sanjivani MoU involves which state?
- Bihar
- Odisha
- Assam
- Punjab
Show answer and reason
A. Bihar Bihar partnered with MoRTH on desilting and highway material use.
2. What use does the MoU envisage for suitable silt?
- Aircraft fuel
- Highway construction
- Semiconductor fabrication
- Drinking-water treatment
Show answer and reason
B. Highway construction Suitability must be established through technical testing.
3. Who launched India S&T Scoreboard?
- RBI
- ISRO
- NITI Aayog
- Election Commission
Show answer and reason
C. NITI Aayog It supports State and UT comparisons in science and technology.
4. Tiger Triumph is an exercise between which countries?
- India–France
- India–Japan
- India–Australia
- India–US
Show answer and reason
D. India–US It is a tri-service HADR exercise.
5. Where was Tiger Triumph’s opening held?
- Visakhapatnam
- Kochi
- Mumbai
- Port Blair
Show answer and reason
A. Visakhapatnam The opening was on 2 November; the release followed on 3 November.
6. TEXMiN in this collaboration is based at which institution?
- IIT Bombay
- IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
- IIT Madras
- IISc Bengaluru
Show answer and reason
B. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad The partnership addresses critical mineral value chains.
7. Which developer is associated with EKA-1?
- ZenteiQ
- C-DAC
- Soket Labs
- INCOIS
Show answer and reason
C. Soket Labs PIB’s release record pairs EKA-1 with Soket Labs.
8. Which models are associated with ZenteiQ?
- EKA-1 and EKA-2
- Dhīr 1B and Dhīr 3B
- EKA-1 and Dhīr 2B
- Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B
Show answer and reason
D. Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B These were released under IndiaAI Mission.
Quick revision
- Bihar and MoRTH sign Nadi Sanjivani MoU
- NITI Aayog launches India S&T Scoreboard
- Tiger Triumph: fifth edition reported
- NITI Aayog–TEXMiN critical minerals collaboration
- Indigenous AI foundation models released
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