Daily Current Affairs – 7 November 2026 | NDA, CDS & UPSC

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IAF's IL-76MD Sets High-Altitude Landing Record at Nyoma Airbase
On 7 November 2026, the Indian Air Force (IAF) landed its heavy-lift transport aircraft, the IL-76MD (Gajraj), at the upgraded Nyoma Airbase in eastern Ladakh.
Touching down at 13,629 feet above sea level, it set a world record for the highest-altitude landing by an IL-76 aircraft near the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
NPPA Announces Major Price Cuts on Anti-Cancer Medicines
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) reported revised maximum retail prices (MRPs) across 1,031 anti-cancer medicine formulations, with reductions reaching up to 96.45%.
Effective from 9 November 2026, the price revision is projected to generate annual savings of ₹3,502.31 crore for patients.
Uttar Pradesh Doubles Natural Calamity Relief Compensation
The Uttar Pradesh government doubled financial compensation for deaths caused by natural calamities from ₹4 lakh to ₹8 lakh under the SDRF/NDRF frameworks.
Crop loss relief was also raised to ₹22,000 per hectare for irrigated land and ₹11,000 per hectare for rain-fed areas, benefiting over 10 lakh farmers.
Government Confirms Nationwide E20 Petrol Quality Compliance
Following quality concerns, the central government announced that all 893 E20 fuel samples tested across 27 States and Union Territories conformed to IS 17021 standards, maintaining ethanol blends within the prescribed 19–21% range.

India and the European Union Conclude Horizon Europe Association Talks
On 7 November 2026, India and the EU concluded negotiations for India's association with Horizon Europe, the EU’s €93.5 billion flagship research and innovation programme.
Scheduled to take effect in January 2027, the pact enables Indian researchers and institutions to participate directly in joint initiatives spanning health, climate, digital tech, and space.
Japan Launches ¥10 Billion Emergency Cyberattack Response Package
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration introduced a ¥10 billion emergency response package to bolster national cybersecurity defenses and prevent data breaches in the AI era.
UNESCO Inscribes Three Ancient Indian Manuscripts on Asia-Pacific Register
UNESCO added manuscripts of the Mahabharata, Kalhana's Rajatarangini, and Kautilya's Arthashastra to its Memory of the World Asia-Pacific (MOWCAP) Regional Register to safeguard their historical and literary heritage.
France Confers National Honour on Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty
Narayana Health founder Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty was awarded the Knight of the National Order of Merit by the French government in recognition of his healthcare contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

India Clinches Record Sixth Men’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Title
The Indian men's hockey team defeated Japan 4–1 in the final at Mohali, Punjab, capturing a record sixth Asian Champions Trophy title and completing a tournament hat-trick.
Mohammed Shami Announces Retirement from Test Cricket
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket at age 36, concluding a 13-year career in the format with 229 wickets across 64 matches.
PV Sindhu Elected Chairperson of IOA Athletes' Commission
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was elected unopposed as chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes' Commission for the 2026–2030 term, alongside men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh as vice-chairperson.
India Finishes Fifth at the 2026 World Armwrestling Championships
Hosting the combined World and Para Armwrestling Championships in New Delhi for the first time, India finished fifth among 65 nations with a tally of 59 medals (9 gold, 19 silver, and 31 bronze).