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title: "Daily Current Affairs & GK Capsule (2026-11-04)"
edition_date: "2026-11-04"
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# Daily Current Affairs & GK Capsule — 2026-11-04

- **Edition Date**: 2026-11-04
- **Estimated Read Time**: 1 min
- **Canonical URL**: https://testx.in/current-affairs/2026-11-04

## High-Yield Briefing & Exam Pointers
### 1. Cabinet Approves PM E-DRIVE Scheme for Clean Transportation *(National & Governance)*
The Union Cabinet sanctioned ₹10,900 Crore for the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme to support EV adoption.
- **Exam Takeaway**: 💡 Exam Pointer: Implemented by Ministry of Heavy Industries with ₹10,900 Cr outlay replacing FAME-II.

### 2. RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 6.5% for Monetary Stability *(Banking & Economy)*
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained the benchmark policy repo rate at 6.50% while emphasizing retail inflation alignment with the 4% target.
- **Exam Takeaway**: 💡 Exam Pointer: Section 45ZB of RBI Act 1934 governs MPC composition (6 members chaired by RBI Governor).

### 3. ISRO Completes Integrated System Test for Gaganyaan Astronaut Module *(Science & Technology)*
Indian Space Research Organisation successfully verified environmental control and life support sub-systems for the upcoming uncrewed test flight.
- **Exam Takeaway**: 💡 Exam Pointer: Gaganyaan aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability to 400 km Low Earth Orbit.

### 4. India Clinches 29 Medals at Paris Paralympic Games with Historic Best *(Sports & Awards)*
Indian para-athletes concluded the Paralympic campaign with 7 Gold, 9 Silver, and 13 Bronze medals, finishing 18th in the overall standings.
- **Exam Takeaway**: 💡 Exam Pointer: Navdeep Singh won Gold in Men’s Javelin F41 classification; Sumit Antil retained F64 Gold.

### 5. Constitution Focus: Article 324 and the Election Commission of India *(Static GK & Constitution)*
The Election Commission functions as a constitutional permanent autonomous body entrusted with conducting elections to Parliament and State Legislatures.
- **Exam Takeaway**: 💡 Exam Pointer: Part XV of Indian Constitution (Articles 324–329) deals with elections and electoral rolls.

## Daily Recall Quiz
### Q1. What is the total financial outlay approved for the PM E-DRIVE scheme?
- **(A)** ₹8,500 Crore
- **(B)** ₹10,900 Crore
- **(C)** ₹12,400 Crore
- **(D)** ₹15,000 Crore

### Q2. Under which section of the RBI Act 1934 is the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) constituted?
- **(A)** Section 45ZB
- **(B)** Section 22
- **(C)** Section 42(1)
- **(D)** Section 17

### Q3. To what orbital altitude is the crew module of the Gaganyaan mission designed to travel?
- **(A)** 250 km
- **(B)** 400 km
- **(C)** 600 km
- **(D)** 850 km

### Q4. How many total medals did India win at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games?
- **(A)** 19
- **(B)** 24
- **(C)** 29
- **(D)** 32

### Q5. Which article of the Indian Constitution vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission?
- **(A)** Article 320
- **(B)** Article 324
- **(C)** Article 326
- **(D)** Article 330

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