Current Affairs Today 11th November 2026 Daily GK Update

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International News

ADB releases $108 million loan for Mizoram healthcare scheme

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released the first tranche of a $108 million loan to support the implementation of Mizoram’s Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS), with the state receiving ₹205.49 crore.
• The ADB released $21.6 million to the Union Ministry of Finance on October 29 after Mizoram achieved two Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) under the programme. The Ministry subsequently transferred ₹205.4858 crore to the state account.
• The entire amount will be parked in the Healthcare Corpus Fund to strengthen the financial sustainability of MUHCS.

Recent Major Loan Agreements by ADB

• Puducherry Integrated Urban Livability Improvement Project (139.55 Million-November 2026)
• Coastal Resilience in Maharashtra ($42 million – Jun 2026)
• Skilling and ITI Upgradation ($846 million – Dec 2025)
• Rooftop Solar Systems ($650 million – Dec 2025)
• Assam Healthcare ($398.8 million – Dec 2025)
• Chennai Metro Rail Tranche 2 ($240 million – Dec 2025)
• Meghalaya Ecotourism ($77 million – Dec 2025)
• Maharashtra Agricultural Solarization ($500 million – Nov 2025)
• Indore Metro Rail Project ($190.6 million – Nov 2025)

SBI opens new branch in Texas, expands banking presence in US

• In a significant step towards strengthening India’s banking presence in the United States and expanding financial services for customers, State Bank of India has opened a new branch in Texas.
• The new branch marks the first physical expansion of SBI’s California-based subsidiary beyond the state of California.
• SBI also has a strong direct presence in the US, with full-service branches in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, along with a representative office in Washington.

Appointment

Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Rajesh Bindal Appointed NCLAT Chairperson

• Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Rajesh Bindal has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (“NCLAT”).
• Justice Bindal has been a Judge of the Supreme Court since February 13, 2023, and retired on April 15, 2026.
• His appointment comes months after former Supreme Court judge Justice Ashok Bhushan completed his tenure as NCLAT chairperson on July 4, 2026.

Awards

81-Year-Old M. John Harrison Becomes Oldest-Ever Booker Prize Winner

• British author M. John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel The End of Everything, becoming the oldest-ever winner of the prestigious literary award at the age of 81.
• Harrison received the £50,000 prize at a ceremony held in London on November 9.
• The End of Everything is Harrison’s 13th novel and his first book to win the Booker Prize. The dystopian satire is set on the south coast of England in a future world following an unexplained catastrophe that has disrupted society.

Dr Devi Shetty founder and chairman of Narayana Health receives France’s National Order of Merit

• Devi Shetty, founder and chairman of Narayana Health, was conferred the Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite (Knight of the National Order of Merit) by the Government of France.
• The Award Knight of the National Order of Merit (Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite), France’s second-highest national distinction after the Legion of Honour.
• Reason for Recognition: Honored for his generosity, availability, and support in extending vaccination initiatives and logistical assistance to the French Consulate and the broader French community in Bengaluru during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sports

Max Verstappen won Mexico City Grand Prix 2026 for Red Bull

• Max Verstappen won the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, driving for Red Bull Ford. He claimed victory by defeating pole-setter Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), who finished second.
• The headline of the weekend belonged to Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, whose third-place finish officially crowned him the youngest World Champion in Formula 1 history at just 20 years old.

2026 F1 Grand Prix Winner

• Austrian Grand Prix – George Russell (Britian)
• Barcelona-Catalunya Prix – Ferrari’ s Lewis Hamilton (Britain)
• Monaco Grand Prix – Mercedes’s Kimi Antonelli (Italy)
• Canadian Grand Prix – Mercedes’s Kimi Antonelli (Italy)
• Miami Grand Prix – Mercedes’s Kimi Antonelli (Italy)
• Japanese Grand Prix – Mercedes’s Kimi Antonelli (Italy)
• British Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) (Monaco)

• Dutch Grand Prix : Lando Norris (McLaren) (British)

• Italian Grand Prix: Mercedes’s Kimi Antonelli (Italy)
• Bahrain Grand Prix:  Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Dutch-Belgian)
• Singapore Grand Prix: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Dutch-Belgian)
• US Grand Prix: Mercedes’s Kimi Antonelli (Italy)

Carlos Alcaraz Won First Paris Masters, Ninth Masters 1000 Title

• Carlos Alcaraz captured his ninth ATP Masters 1000 title and first at the Rolex Paris Masters after overcoming American Ben Shelton in straight sets in the final.
• The World No. 3 defeated the third-seeded Shelton 7-6(5), 7-5 in one hour and 57 minutes, gaining late-season revenge for his five-set quarter-final defeat to the American at the US Open in September.
• The triumph makes Alcaraz only the third player in Masters 1000 history, since the series began in 1990, to win titles in five consecutive years, joining Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. He has now won seven of the nine Masters 1000 tournaments.

Book & Author

Sonia Gandhi to mark release of memoir ‘Belonging: A journey of love’ Book at Delhi

• Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi officially released her highly anticipated, 544-page memoir, “Belonging: A Journey of Love,” on November 10, 2026.
• Published by HarperCollins India (and globally by Knopf Doubleday), the book is a deeply personal account of her transition from a small Italian village to becoming the matriarch of India’s most powerful political dynast.

Important Days

9th November- National Legal Services Day

• National Legal Services Day is observed across India on November 9 to promote free legal aid and ensure equal access to justice for all citizens.
• The day marks the enactment and implementation of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, which officially came into force on 9 November 1995.

10th November- World Public Transport Day

• World Public Transport Day is celebrated every year on November 10 to promote clean, inclusive, and sustainable urban mobility.
• First observed in 2005 by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP).
• To raise awareness about the environmental and social benefits of public transit—such as buses, trains, trams, and subways—while cutting down on traffic congestion, fossil fuel use, and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Theme: “Smart Transport, Greener Tomorrow!”