Today’s current affairs: 11 November 2026

WTC (World Test Championship)

The final set of ICC meetings in November 2026 (November 11-15) in Bali will bring together representatives to propose WTC match-ups from 2027 to 2031.

Apple

According to a report on China's procurement of necessary Nvidia chips, Nvidia's market valuation had soared to $4.5 trillion by November 2026, placing it on par with Apple at that time.

Unsorted lithium-ion battery waste and scrap

The Government of India has prohibited the export of unsorted lithium-ion battery waste and scrap. Previously, the export of this material was permitted under the 'Free' category, but with the latest amendment, exporters will no longer be allowed to export it.

Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank

The RBI first superseded the Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank’s Board of Directors for one year on November 24, 2023, citing material concerns arising from poor governance standards. As of this date, it has been extended for another year.

On the Konkan Railway network

Passengers on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express are paying nearly ₹200 extra fare on the Konkan Railway network between Thokur and Madgaon by inflating the distance by up to 40% and by 100% on the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section.

From Bengaluru and Mangaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the much-awaited Vande Bharat Express service from Bengaluru on November 13, 2026, while Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will do so from Mangaluru Junction.

Atiqa Mir

Atiqa Mir produced an overtaking masterclass in her debut in the FIA World Championship. By making up 16 places in Race 1, she finished P6, which is also the highest by an Indian in this Championship.

Arnab and Murasu

Cyclones Arnab and Murasu caused damage to over 4.61 lakh hectares of agricultural land in Andhra Pradesh. The enumeration covers only 2,211.73 of the 6,748.52 hectares of horticultural crops damaged by Cyclone Murasu.

Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2

Anthropic has launched two new AI models, Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2. These new models are capable of performing up to 30 percent faster than their previous versions. The company is introducing these models ahead of its IPO.

December 10

The deadline for deepwater bidding under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) has been extended again to December 10. Previously, the deadline of November 15 was extended in September by about two months.

Anuj Shrivatri

Anuj Shrivatri, a 22-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, has achieved a remarkable milestone for the country by becoming India's 100th chess Grandmaster (GM). He had quit his software engineering career to pursue a career in chess.

Abhyudaya Bank, due to poor governance standards

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) first superseded the Board of Directors of Abhyudaya Bank for one year on November 24, 2023. This decision was taken in view of material concerns arising from poor governance standards observed within the bank.

Bengaluru and Mangaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw are set to flag off the much-awaited Vande Bharat Express service between Bengaluru and Mangaluru in November 2026. While Modi will flag off the service from Bengaluru, Vaishnaw will do so from Mangaluru Junction.

1,364 formulations, ₹3,540 crore

As of November 8, 2026, 85 pharmaceutical companies had reported revised maximum retail prices (MRPs) for 1,364 anti-cancer formulations across 121 drugs. This move is expected to result in annual savings of approximately ₹3,540 crore for consumers.

Anuj Shrivatri

22-year-old Anuj Shrivatri made history by becoming India's 100th Chess Grandmaster after winning the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open chess championship in Ozamiz City, Philippines.

Demonetisation

November 2026 marked the 10th anniversary of demonetisation. This was the event when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the overnight scrapping of 86% of the country's cash. Some stated aims of the move, such as reduced cash usage, have remained largely unmet.

Anuj Shrivatri

22-year-old Anuj Shrivatri made history by becoming India's 100th Chess Grandmaster after winning the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open chess championship in Ozamiz City, Philippines.

Padma Bhushan (2011) and Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship (2014)

Modernist artist Arpita Singh, who recently passed away at the age of 89, was widely recognized for her contributions to the art world. She was honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2011 and the Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship in 2014.