Current Affairs 01 November 2026
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Andhra Pradesh Current Affairs
Historical Heritage of Andhra Pradesh
Udayagiri Fort and Chandavaram Buddhist Site are two important historical and archaeological heritage sites in Andhra Pradesh. Udayagiri Fort is associated with the medieval Gajapati and Vijayanagara kingdoms, while Chandavaram is known for its ancient Buddhist MahaStupa and limestone sculptures.
Udayagiri Fort
- Udayagiri Fort, located in the present-day Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, is traditionally associated with Langula Gajapati, a ruler or chieftain of the Gajapati dynasty of the Kalinga region, during the 14th century.
- The fort gained historical importance during the reign of Sri Krishnadevaraya (1509–1529 CE), the famous emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire’s Tuluva dynasty.
- Krishnadevaraya launched a military campaign against Prataparudra Gajapati, the ruler of Odisha. The siege of Udayagiri lasted approximately 18 months, after which the fort came under Vijayanagara control.
Chandavaram Buddhist Site
- The Chandavaram Buddhist archaeological site, located in the Prakasam region of Andhra Pradesh, is known for its MahaStupa (Great Stupa) and Buddhist sculptural remains.
- The MahaStupa at Chandavaram resembles the Dharmarajika Stupa at Taxila, Pakistan, an important ancient Buddhist monument.
- The Chandavaram stupa contains limestone sculptural panels depicting Buddhist religious symbols and narratives.
Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy 4.0 (2024–29)
The Andhra Pradesh Government is expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure under the Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy 4.0 (2024–29) to support the growing adoption of electric mobility and address the shortage of public charging stations, particularly along highways.
According to the New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP), the State aims to establish 5,000 public EV charging stations by 2029–30. So far, 1,090 charging points have been approved, of which approximately 1,011 have been installed.
In May 2026, the State Government identified five model e-mobility cities to strengthen EV charging infrastructure. These cities are Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Nellore and Tirupati. The Government has earmarked ₹50 crore for each city, amounting to a total allocation of ₹250 crore. The initiative aims to establish EV charging facilities within a 3 km × 3 km grid across these cities to improve accessibility and promote electric mobility.
Polity and Governance
National Social Security Board for Unorganised, Gig and Platform Workers
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has officially notified the constitution of the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers, Gig Workers and Platform Workers under the Code on Social Security, 2020. The initiative aims to strengthen social security coverage for India’s large informal workforce, including workers engaged in digital platforms and app-based services.
The Board will be chaired by the Union Minister of Labour and Employment and will include representatives from the Central and State Governments, aggregator companies, employers, trade unions, civil society organisations and gig and platform workers’ organisations.
What is the National Social Security Board?
The National Social Security Board is a statutory body established under the Code on Social Security, 2020, to recommend and monitor welfare schemes for unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers.
The Board is required to meet at least three times a year and follow the procedures prescribed by the Central Government.
Major Functions of the National Social Security Board
| Function | Details |
|---|---|
| Welfare schemes | Recommend suitable social security schemes for unorganised, gig and platform workers. |
| Policy advice | Advise the Central Government on matters referred to it under the Code on Social Security. |
| Monitoring | Monitor centrally administered social welfare schemes for eligible workers. |
| Record keeping | Review record-keeping functions performed at the State level. |
| Financial oversight | Review expenditure from the relevant social security fund and accounts. |
| Additional responsibilities | Perform other functions assigned by the Central Government. |
Who are Gig Workers and Platform Workers?
- Gig workers: Individuals who earn income through work arrangements outside traditional employer–employee relationships, often involving short-term assignments or task-based services.
- Platform workers: Individuals who undertake work through online platforms that connect customers with service providers, such as app-based delivery and transport services.
Platform work is a form of gig work, but not all gig work is necessarily platform-based.
The Board is expected to provide an institutional mechanism for addressing social security gaps among these workers, including those engaged in delivery services, transportation, freelance work and other informal occupations.
Science and Technology
ISRO Successfully Launches NVS-03 Satellite Using GSLV-F18
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the NVS-03 next-generation navigation satellite aboard the GSLV-F18 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on 30 October 2026.
The rocket lifted off from the second launch pad and placed the satellite into its intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) approximately 18 minutes after launch. The mission aims to strengthen India’s indigenous satellite navigation system, Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC).
Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), previously known as the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), is India’s independent regional satellite navigation system.
It provides Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) services across India and a region extending approximately 1,500 km beyond the Indian landmass. Its applications include transportation, maritime navigation, disaster management, location-based services and precise timing.
The NVS-03 satellite carries an indigenous atomic clock, which is essential for accurate satellite navigation. Atomic clocks provide highly precise timing signals that help receivers calculate their geographical positions.
Why is the NVS-03 Mission Important?
The NVS-03 mission is expected to help restore NavIC’s operational capabilities following failures of atomic clocks on earlier satellites. The last functioning atomic clock aboard IRNSS-1F stopped working on 13 March 2026, while the earlier replacement satellite NVS-02 could not reach its intended operational orbit.
Ranks and Reports
World Bank Reports Sharp Decline in Poverty in India Between 2011 and 2023
India has achieved significant progress in reducing poverty over the past decade, according to the World Bank’s October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief for India. The report highlighted that extreme poverty declined from 27.1% in 2011 to 2.6% in 2023, making India one of the countries with the fastest reductions in poverty.
Using the Lower-Middle-Income Country poverty line of $4.20 per person per day, India’s poverty rate declined from 57.7% to 16.1% during 2011–2023. The World Bank estimated that approximately 496 million people moved above this poverty threshold.
Key Findings of the World Bank Report
| Indicator | Findings |
|---|---|
| Report | Poverty and Equity Brief – India, October 2026 |
| Extreme poverty ($3.00/day) | Declined from 27.1% (2011) to 2.6% (2023) |
| Poverty at $4.20/day | Declined from 57.7% (2011) to 16.1% (2023) |
| People lifted above $4.20/day poverty line | Approximately 496 million |
| Multidimensional poverty (OPHI MPI) | Declined from 53.8% (2005–06) to 16.4% (2019–21) |
| World Bank MPI measure | 15.5% in 2022–23 |
| Employment growth | Approximately 134 million additional employed persons during 2017–2023 |
| Wage disparity | Median earnings of the top 10% were about 13 times those of the bottom 10% in 2023 |
What is Multidimensional Poverty?
- Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) measures deprivation across several dimensions of well-being, rather than relying only on income or consumption.
- The Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) MPI examines deprivation in three major dimensions: health, education and living standards.
- The World Bank reported that India’s multidimensional poverty declined considerably, reflecting improvements in non-monetary indicators of development.
Challenges Highlighted in the Report
- Despite the poverty reduction, the World Bank identified persistent challenges relating to income inequality, employment quality and geographical disparities.
- The report noted that approximately 57% of India’s poor population was concentrated in a contiguous geographical belt extending from Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal. It also highlighted that youth unemployment increased from 14.6% in Q1 FY2026 to 15.9% in Q1 FY2027, particularly affecting young rural women.
- Although employment increased substantially between 2017 and 2023, real earnings remained broadly unchanged, with much of the employment growth occurring in relatively low-productivity activities.
- The report identified consumption growth, increased employment, particularly among women, and expanded social transfers, including food subsidies, as important contributors to poverty reduction.
Committees and Conferences
Committee on Banking for a Developed India
The Government of India has constituted a High-Level Committee on Banking for a Developed India under Suresh N. Patel (former Central Vigilance Commissioner) to review the country’s banking sector and recommend structural, institutional, regulatory and legislative reforms. The initiative aims to develop a globally competitive, financially inclusive and resilient banking system in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The formation of the committee was announced by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Union Budget 2026–27 speech. The committee will examine banking regulations, capital requirements, digital innovation and financial inclusion, and recommend reforms to strengthen the sector.
Sports
Manisha Bhanwala Becomes India’s First Female Senior World Wrestling Champion
Manisha Bhanwala, a 29-year-old wrestler from Jind district in Haryana, became India’s first female senior world wrestling champion. She won the gold medal in the women’s 59 kg freestyle category at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships, held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz
Q1. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the High-Level Committee on Banking for a Developed India, constituted by the Government of India in 2026?
A. N. S. Vishwanathan
B. Shirish Chandra Murmu
C. Suresh N. Patel
D. Padmaja Chunduru
Show Answer
Answer: C. Suresh N. Patel
Explanation: The Government of India constituted the High-Level Committee on Banking for a Developed India under the chairmanship of Suresh N. Patel, former Central Vigilance Commissioner. The committee was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2026–27. It has a tenure of six months and will recommend structural, regulatory and institutional banking reforms to support the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Its members include Shirish Chandra Murmu, Padmaja Chunduru and N. S. Vishwanathan.
Q2. With reference to the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers, Gig Workers and Platform Workers, consider the following statements:
1. The Board has been constituted under the Code on Social Security, 2020, and is chaired by the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. The Board is required to meet at least three times a year and recommend suitable social security schemes for unorganised, gig and platform workers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Show Answer
Answer: B. 2 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect. Although the National Social Security Board has been constituted under the Code on Social Security, 2020, it is chaired by the Union Minister of Labour and Employment, not the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment. Statement 2 is correct. The Board must meet at least three times annually and is responsible for recommending suitable welfare schemes for unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers. It also monitors centrally administered social security schemes and reviews State-level records and expenditure from relevant social security funds.
Q3. With reference to ISRO’s recently launched NVS-03 navigation satellite, consider the following statements:
1. NVS-03 was launched aboard the GSLV-F18 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
2. NVS-03 is part of India’s Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system and carries an indigenous atomic clock.
3. NavIC is a global satellite navigation system designed to provide navigation services across the entire world.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Show Answer
Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. ISRO launched the NVS-03 satellite aboard GSLV-F18 from Sriharikota on 30 October 2026. The satellite is part of the next-generation NavIC constellation and carries an indigenous atomic clock for precise navigation and timing services. Statement 3 is incorrect because NavIC is a regional satellite navigation system, not a global one. Its primary service area covers India and a region extending approximately 1,500 km beyond the Indian landmass.
Q4. According to the World Bank’s October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief for India, what was India’s extreme poverty rate in 2023, measured at the international poverty line of $3.00 per person per day?
A. 5.3%
B. 2.6%
C. 16.1%
D. 15.5%
Show Answer
Answer: B. 2.6%
Explanation: According to the World Bank’s October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief for India, extreme poverty at the $3.00 per day threshold declined from 27.1% in 2011 to 2.6% in 2023. Poverty measured at the lower-middle-income country threshold of $4.20 per day declined from 57.7% to 16.1% during the same period, with approximately 496 million people moving above this poverty line.
Q5. With reference to the World Bank’s October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief for India, consider the following statements:
1. The share of India’s population living below the Lower-Middle-Income Country poverty line of $4.20 per day declined from 57.7% in 2011 to 16.1% in 2023.
2. India’s multidimensional poverty, as measured by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), declined from 53.8% in 2005–06 to 16.4% in 2019–21.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Show Answer
Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation: Both statements are correct. According to the World Bank’s October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief for India, poverty measured at the Lower-Middle-Income Country threshold of $4.20 per person per day declined from 57.7% in 2011 to 16.1% in 2023, lifting approximately 496 million people above this poverty line. India’s multidimensional poverty, measured by the OPHI MPI, declined from 53.8% in 2005–06 to 16.4% in 2019–21. The report also highlighted that extreme poverty, measured at $3.00 per day, declined from 27.1% to 2.6% between 2011 and 2023.
Q6. With reference to the historical and archaeological heritage of Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements:
1. Udayagiri Fort is associated with the Gajapati dynasty and was besieged by the Vijayanagara Emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya during his campaign against Prataparudra Gajapati.
2. The MahaStupa at Chandavaram Buddhist site resembles the Dharmarajika Stupa at Taxila, Pakistan, and contains limestone panels depicting Buddhist symbols and Jataka tales.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Show Answer
Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation: Both statements are correct. Udayagiri Fort is associated with Langula Gajapati of the Gajapati dynasty. Vijayanagara Emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya besieged the fort during his military campaign against Prataparudra Gajapati, with the siege lasting approximately 18 months. The MahaStupa at Chandavaram Buddhist site in the Prakasam region resembles the Dharmarajika Stupa at Taxila, Pakistan. Its limestone sculptural panels depict Buddha’s footprints, stupas, Bodhi trees and narratives from the Jataka tales. The mound of the Dharmarajika Stupa was constructed using ashlar stone.
Q7. With reference to Andhra Pradesh’s Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy 4.0, consider the following statements:
1. The State Government aims to establish 5,000 public EV charging stations by 2029–30.
2. The policy provides a capital subsidy of 25% of the cost of a public EV charging station, subject to a maximum of ₹3 lakh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Show Answer
Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation: Both statements are correct. Under the Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy 4.0 (2024–29), the Andhra Pradesh Government aims to establish 5,000 public EV charging stations by 2029–30. The policy provides a capital subsidy of 25% of the cost of a public charging station, subject to a maximum of ₹3 lakh. The State has identified five model e-mobility cities—Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Nellore and Tirupati—with ₹50 crore earmarked for each city.
Q8. Who became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Senior World Wrestling Championships in October 2026?
A. Neelam Sirohi
B. Kajal Dhochak
C. Manisha Bhanwala
D. Antim Panghal
Show Answer
Answer: C. Manisha Bhanwala
Explanation: Manisha Bhanwala from Jind, Haryana, became India’s first female senior world wrestling champion on 30 October 2026. She won gold in the women’s 59 kg freestyle category at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, defeating Abigail Elizabeth Nette of the USA by 8–6. She became the second Indian wrestler overall to win a senior world title, after Sushil Kumar in 2010.
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