3 November 2026 Current Affairs: Pune Metro Projects – Daily GK for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railway Exams

Key current affairs developments for Tuesday, 3 November 2026 included the inauguration of Pune Metro projects worth around ₹21,800 crore, TRAI’s Telecommunication Interconnection Regulations, and the Indian Navy’s rescue of the hijacked vessel Azini. The International Day for Biosphere Reserves was observed on 3 November, highlighting UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme.

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Polity & Governance

Lok Sabha Speaker Inaugurates PAC Chairpersons Conference in Thiruvananthapuram

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures in Thiruvananthapuram on 3 November. He said every rupee of public money must be accounted for and utilised for its intended purpose. Transparency and accountability are cornerstones of democracy. He called for time-bound resolution of long-pending audit observations and for PACs to use AI and data analytics for better oversight. Source: PIB – Lok Sabha Speaker at PAC Conference, 3 November 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• Venue: Thiruvananthapuram
• Theme: Audit, Accountability and Good Governance
• Call for time-bound audit resolution
• Use of AI for financial oversight

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Girl Child Trafficking Reports

The National Human Rights Commission took suo motu cognisance on 3 November of media reports on the sale and trafficking of minor girl children from border districts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to cities in Maharashtra. Parents reportedly sold daughters for ₹3–5 lakh due to poverty. The Commission issued notices to the Chief Secretaries and DGPs of the three states seeking reports within two weeks. Source: NHRC – Suo motu cognizance press release, 3 November 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• Suo motu cognisance on 3 November
• Notices to CS and DGPs of MP, Rajasthan, Maharashtra
• Reports sought within two weeks
• Alleged sale for ₹3–5 lakh

Banking & Markets

RBI Notifies FEMA Export-Import Second Amendment Regulations

Late-reported action: The Reserve Bank of India notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026, dated 2 November. These come into force from 1 October 2026. They ease Export Declaration Form requirements for resident individuals and set a ₹10 lakh threshold for certain service export and import reporting by non-individuals. Source: RBI – FEMA 23(R)/(2)/2026-RBI notification, 2 November 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• Effective from 1 October 2026
• ₹10 lakh threshold for service reporting
• EDF deemed submitted for resident individuals
• Defines “resident individual”

Science & Tech

NITI Aayog Launches India S&T Scoreboard

NITI Aayog launched the India S&T Scoreboard on 3 November in New Delhi. Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri unveiled the interactive platform. It provides an integrated view of the science and technology landscape of states and UTs, covering higher education institutions, R&D labs, deep-tech startups, publications and patents. It enables state comparisons and tracks trends over years. Source: PIB – India S&T Scoreboard launch, 3 November 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• Launched by Ashok Kumar Lahiri
• Interactive state/UT comparison platform
• Covers ecosystem and output indicators
• Tracks trends over years

TRAI Releases Telecommunication Interconnection Third Amendment Regulations

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released the Telecommunication Interconnection (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on 3 November. The regulations take effect from 1 January 2027. They enable interconnection at the Licensed Service Area level, require migration to IP-based interconnection within three years, and introduce graded financial disincentives. Source: PIB – TRAI Interconnection Regulations, 3 November 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• Effective from 1 January 2027
• Shift to LSA-level interconnection
• Migration to IP-based within three years
• Graded financial disincentives

NITI Aayog and TEXMiN Sign Statement of Intent on Critical Minerals

NITI Aayog and TEXMiN (an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad) signed a Joint Statement of Intent on 3 November to strengthen India’s critical minerals ecosystem. The collaboration covers research, technology development, policy support and capacity building, aligned with the National Critical Mineral Mission. Source: PIB – NITI Aayog and TEXMiN SoI, 3 November 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• Signed on 3 November
• Aligns with National Critical Mineral Mission
• Covers research and capacity building
• TEXMiN at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Defence

Indian Navy Rescues Hijacked Fishing Vessel Azini Off Somalia

The Indian Navy successfully rescued the hijacked fishing vessel Azini off the north-eastern coast of Somalia in an operation spanning over 48 hours. All 20 crew members were safely rescued with no casualties. Marine Commandos were airdropped by an IAF C-17. The vessel had been hijacked earlier last month and posed a threat as a potential mother ship for further attacks. Source: PIB – Indian Navy rescues Azini, 3 November 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• All 20 crew rescued safely
• Operation over 48 hours
• Supported by IAF C-17 airdrop
• Off the north-eastern coast of Somalia

Raksha Mantri Chairs Consultative Committee Meeting in Jaisalmer

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh chaired the meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Defence on modernisation of Indian defence forces in Jaisalmer on 3 November. He stated the government aims to achieve ₹3 lakh crore defence production and ₹50,000 crore defence exports by 2029. Defence production rose from ₹46,429 crore in FY 2014-15 to a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26. Source: PIB – Raksha Mantri Consultative Committee, 3 November 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• Target: ₹3 lakh crore production by 2029
• Exports target: ₹50,000 crore by 2029
• FY 2026-27 defence budget: ₹7.85 lakh crore
• Capital outlay: ₹2.19 lakh crore

Indian and Sri Lanka Coast Guards Hold 9th High-Level Meeting

The 9th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard was held at Mirissa, Sri Lanka, on 3 November. The Indian delegation was led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani. Discussions focused on marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement, along with capacity building. Source: PIB – ICG-SLCG 9th HLM, 3 November 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• 9th High-Level Meeting
• Venue: Mirissa, Sri Lanka
• Led by DG Paramesh Sivamani
• Focus on SAR and marine pollution

Sports

India Beat South Korea 8-0 to Top Asian Champions Trophy League

India defeated South Korea 8-0 in their final league match of the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Jalandhar on 3 November. Dilpreet Singh scored twice. India finished the league stage unbeaten with 15 points from five wins and will face South Korea again in the semifinals. Secondary reporting: Firstpost – India rout South Korea 8-0, 3 November 2026; primary not located · [Secondary]

Exam Points:

• Score: 8-0
• Venue: Jalandhar
• Unbeaten with 15 points
• Dilpreet Singh scored a brace

Important Day / Theme

International Day for Biosphere Reserves

3 November is observed as the International Day for Biosphere Reserves. It was proclaimed by the UNESCO General Conference in its 41st session in 2021. The day highlights the role of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves under the Man and the Biosphere Programme in linking biodiversity conservation, research and sustainable development. No specific theme for 2026 was found in official sources. Source: UNESCO – International Day for Biosphere Reserves, accessed 3 November 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• Observed on 3 November
• Proclaimed by UNESCO in 2021
• Under Man and the Biosphere Programme
• Links conservation, research and development

3 November 2026 Current Affairs: One-Liner Revision

• Om Birla inaugurated the PAC Chairpersons Conference in Thiruvananthapuram and called for time-bound resolution of audit observations.
• NHRC issued notices to three states on reports of minor girl trafficking from MP and Rajasthan to Maharashtra.
• RBI’s FEMA Second Amendment Regulations ease service export-import reporting with a ₹10 lakh threshold, effective 1 October 2026.
• NITI Aayog launched the India S&T Scoreboard for state-wise science and technology comparison.
• TRAI’s Interconnection Third Amendment Regulations take effect from 1 January 2027 and mandate IP-based interconnection.
• NITI Aayog and TEXMiN signed a Statement of Intent to strengthen critical minerals collaboration.
• Indian Navy rescued all 20 crew members of the hijacked fishing vessel Azini off Somalia.
• Rajnath Singh stated the aim of ₹3 lakh crore in defence production and ₹50,000 crore in exports by 2029.
• Indian and Sri Lanka Coast Guards held their 9th High-Level Meeting in Mirissa.
• India beat South Korea 8-0 to finish the Asian Champions Trophy league stage unbeaten.
• 3 November is the International Day for Biosphere Reserves, proclaimed by UNESCO in 2021.

Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of Pune Metro projects worth around ₹21,800 crore, TRAI released interconnection regulations effective 2027, and the Indian Navy rescued the crew of the hijacked vessel Azini.