Daily Current Affairs & GK Capsule — 2026-11-02

2-minute briefing plus a 5-question recall quiz for SSC, Banking & Railway exams. Read time ~2 min.

Today's Headlines

  1. ISRO successfully launches NVS-03 satellite via GSLV-F18 rocket (Science & Technology)
    The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched its GSLV-F18 rocket carrying the next-generation NVS-03, the fourth operational satellite into the NavIC constellation. ISRO chief V Narayanan described the mission as a grand success, noting it restored the minimum con
  2. Government testing DigiYatra for international flights (National & Governance)
    The Indian government has initiated testing of the DigiYatra system for international flights. This move aims to extend seamless biometric boarding and digital processing benefits to overseas travelers.
  3. IDBI Bank employees call nationwide strike over proposed sale to Fairfax (Banking & Economy)
    IDBI Bank employees have announced a nationwide strike scheduled for November 2-3 in protest against the proposed strategic sale to Fairfax. The union members have expressed strong opposition to the privatization move.
  4. PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen advance to Hylo Open Super 500 finals (Sports & Awards)
    Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen advanced to the finals of the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in Germany. Sindhu defeated compatriot Anmol Kharb, while Lakshya overcame France's Toma Junior Popov.
  5. Government extends customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31 (Banking & Economy)
    The Centre has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports by two months until December 31, 2026. This policy measure aims to support the domestic textile industry and manage raw material availability.
  6. Indian opposition stages protest march demanding Election Chief's resignation (National & Governance)
    Thousands of members from Indian opposition parties, led by INDIA bloc leaders including Rahul Gandhi, staged a 'Save Democracy' protest march to Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. The demonstrators demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter roll r

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