Monthly Current Affairs
November 2026 Current Affairs
Anaemia Burden: Why Iron Alone Is Not the Solution
Anaemia in India is a multifactorial challenge that cannot be addressed through iron alone. Double-fortified salt offers a convenient intervention, but concerns over absorption, excessive intake and iron overload warrant caution. India should prioritise targeted fortification, improved diagnostics, dietary diversity, infection control and district-level scientific monitoring before nationwide expansion.
Need for a unified urbanisation plan
India needs a National Urbanisation Policy to address the gap between administrative and functional urbanisation. It should standardise urban classification, strengthen regional planning, empower municipalities and ensure predictable, formula-based finance. Functional-region governance, cooperative federalism and integrated rural-urban planning are essential for inclusive, sustainable and resilient urbanisation towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
Technological Sovereignty Key to India’s Self-Reliance
Technological sovereignty is essential for India's strategic autonomy, credible deterrence and national security. Moving beyond indigenous manufacturing towards domestic ownership of critical technologies, R&D and intellectual property will reduce external dependencies. Strengthening innovation, industry-academia collaboration and private participation can transform India into a global defence technology hub, advancing Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.
What is the role of Legislative Councils?
Legislative Councils are the Upper Houses of State legislatures, intended to promote informed debate, legislative scrutiny and representation of diverse interests. Although they provide continuity and a revising mechanism, concerns over political appointments, limited powers, financial costs and inefficiency raise questions about their effectiveness. Implementing Second ARC recommendations can strengthen their role in decentralisation and democratic governance.
An anti-climactic outcome in the Knesset elections
The inconclusive result of the Israeli Knesset election is indicative of the political polarisation in Israel, diminishing the influence of Netanyahu and increasing Arab political representation. The hung parliament poses a threat to political stability, accountability, and the possibility of a two-state solution. It also has implications for West Asian security, relations between Iran and Israel and international energy supplies. India needs to engage diplomatically.
Why Strong El Niño Does Not Guarantee a Poor Indian Monsoon
A strong El Niño can weaken the Indian monsoon, but it does not always lead to deficient rainfall. Other factors, such as the Indian Ocean Dipole, ocean temperatures and monsoon circulation, can influence rainfall patterns and offset its effects.
Navy to Launch ₹80,000-Crore Warship Project
Project 18A is a vital move for the modernisation of the Indian Navy with the construction of advanced stealth guided-missile destroyers with 75 per cent indigenous participation. This project, worth about ₹80,000 crore, will improve maritime security, ensure protection of trade routes and provide deterrence to India in the Indo-Pacific region.