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3 November 2026 Current Affairs

9 stories that matter for your exam, then a 10-question quiz.

By Thervu Editorial Teamதமிழில் படிக்க

Tamil Nadu

1. Tamil Nadu allows six daily shows for new Tamil films for a week after release

The Tamil Nadu government has permitted theatres to hold six shows a day for new Tamil films. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay passed the order, and the permission applies for one week from the film's release. The announcement was made on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.

Why it matters for exams: This is relevant to State Government orders and Tamil Nadu current affairs, particularly the Chief Minister's role in regulatory decisions affecting the film and entertainment sector.

Source: thehindu.com

2. Madras High Court questions police action over economist Kalaiyarasan's detention

The Madras High Court has questioned the police action against economist A Kalaiyarasan, an associate professor at MIDS. He was picked up from his residence at dawn over a social media post made through a fake account bearing his photograph. The case has drawn attention to the manner in which police acted against an academic over online activity.

Why it matters for exams: This is relevant to Fundamental Rights and judicial review in the Polity section, as well as the role of High Courts in examining police action.

Source: dtnext.in

India

3. PM Modi launches Pune Metro projects; India's metro network grows from 248 km to 1,200 km

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Pune Metro projects on 3 November 2026. He said India's metro network had increased from 248 km to 1,200 km over a period of 12 years. This expansion reflects the rapid growth of urban rail transport across the country.

Why it matters for exams: This is relevant to Infrastructure and Urban Transport in the Indian Economy and current affairs, where metro network growth figures and city project launches are frequently tested.

Source: thehindu.com

4. NMMSS 2026-27 application deadline extended to 15 November

The application deadline for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) 2026-27 has been extended to 15 November 2026. Applications are submitted on the NSP portal. Only Class 9 students who have cleared the NMMSS selection test are eligible to apply within this window.

Why it matters for exams: NMMSS is a central scholarship scheme frequently tested under Education and Government Schemes, covering eligibility, class-level targeting and the implementing portal.

Source: digitallearning.eletsonline.com

5. QS Asia Rankings 2027: Hong Kong leads, 71% of Indian universities slip

Hong Kong SAR leads the QS Asia Rankings 2027, while China has risen in the table. India and Singapore face pressure in the rankings. 71% of Indian universities have slipped in the QS Asia Rankings 2027.

Why it matters for exams: QS rankings are a recurring Current Affairs topic, testing country-wise rank movements and the leading economies in Asia's higher education landscape.

Source: en.yna.co.kr

World

6. India and US begin Tiger Triumph 2026 HADR exercise in Visakhapatnam

The 5th edition of Tiger Triumph 2026, the India-US bilateral tri-service HADR exercise, was launched at the Maritime Warfare Centre in Visakhapatnam. This year's edition was conducted as a Tabletop Exercise (TTX), a discussion-based format aimed at improving coordination and interoperability during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi and Rear Admiral Joaquin J. Martinez de Pinillos presided over the opening ceremony.

Why it matters for exams: Exams test India's bilateral defence exercises, their host venues and formats, which fall under India's international relations and defence cooperation topics.

Source: brahmand.com

Science

7. BARC, HWB and MIDHANI sign tripartite MoU for recovery of cobalt and nickel

BARC, HWB and MIDHANI have signed a tripartite MoU for the recovery of cobalt and nickel from plant reverts. The agreement brings three organisations together on a single recovery effort. Cobalt and nickel are the target metals, and plant reverts are the material from which they are to be recovered. The MoU was signed on 3 November 2026.

Why it matters for exams: This MoU fits Science and Technology and Current Affairs questions on recovering critical metals from industrial waste and on collaborations among national research and public sector organisations.

Source: pib.gov.in

Sports

8. India beat South Korea 8-0 to top Asian Champions Trophy league stage

India beat South Korea 8-0 in the final league match of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 in Jalandhar. India finished the league stage unbeaten at the top of the table with 15 points, scoring 34 goals and conceding just five. The two sides will meet again in the semi-final at Mohali on 4 November.

Why it matters for exams: Exams test major international hockey tournaments, host venues and team performance records under the sports and current affairs topics.

Source: hockeyindia.org

9. Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu wins India's first Youth Olympics wushu medal

Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu won bronze in the women's Changquan combined event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The medal is India's first in wushu at the Youth Olympics. This achievement marks a historic milestone for Indian wushu on the Youth Olympic stage.

Why it matters for exams: Exams test Indian medallists in multi-sport events such as the Youth Olympics, including first-time medals in specific disciplines, under the sports and awards topic.

Source: indiatoday.in

Current affairs quiz: 3 November 2026

10 questions from this day's news. Tap an answer to check it.

0 of 10 answered

  1. 1. Who passed the order permitting six daily shows for new Tamil films in theatres?

  2. 2. Which court questioned the police action against economist A Kalaiyarasan?

  3. 3. Who launched the Pune Metro projects?

  4. 4. Which metals are to be recovered from plant reverts under the tripartite MoU signed by BARC, HWB and MIDHANI?

  5. 5. Which online portal is used for submitting applications under the NMMSS 2026-27?

  6. 6. Which place topped the QS Asia Rankings 2027?

  7. 7. In which city was the opening ceremony of Tiger Triumph 2026 held?

  8. 8. Which team did India beat 8-0 in the final league match of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026?

  9. 9. In which event did Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu win bronze at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games?

  10. 10. How many shows a day has the Tamil Nadu government permitted in theatres for new Tamil films?