Current Affairs 2 November 2026: BPSC TRE 4.0, GST Record

Current affairs 2 November 2026 brings news you must note, especially if you are preparing in Bihar. Two deadlines concern you directly today, and the rest are facts that often turn into one-mark questions in BPSC, SSC and Railways.

Top stories of 2 November 2026

BPSC TRE 4.0: fee payment deadline is today

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has fixed November 2, 2026 as the last date to pay the application fee for Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0. The final date to submit the form is extended to November 3. This drive fills over 33,320 school teacher posts across primary, middle, secondary and senior-secondary levels. The state has reaffirmed 35% reservation for women domiciled in Bihar, and you apply at bpsc.bihar.gov.in. If you are a TRE aspirant, finish your payment today itself. Remember: BPSC conducts this recruitment, and the 35% women reservation is a common static point.

Bihar to give free study kits to competitive exam aspirants

The Bihar government is offering free study kits for students preparing for UPSC, BPSC, SSC, Railways and Banking exams. Applications are open until November 10, 2026, and it helps those who cannot afford costly coaching material. This adds to Bihar's existing free coaching programmes. If money is a worry for you, apply before the deadline. In exams, link this to Bihar's student-support and free-coaching schemes.

GST collections hit record ₹2.31 lakh crore in October

India's gross GST collections rose 22.9% year-on-year to a record ₹2.31 lakh crore in October 2026, up from ₹1.88 lakh crore a year earlier. The Finance Ministry released the data on November 1. This was the fourth month in a row above ₹2 lakh crore, with import tax revenue surging 42.2%. Cumulative collections in April–October 2026-27 rose 13.2% to ₹14.77 lakh crore. Note the record figure ₹2.31 lakh crore and that GST is released by the Finance Ministry.

UPI daily transaction value crosses ₹1 lakh crore for first time

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) hit a historic milestone in October 2026. Its average daily transaction value crossed ₹1 lakh crore for the first time, reaching about ₹1,01,707 crore per day. The platform processed around 25.47 billion transactions in the month, nearly 821 million a day, helped by festive spending. Remember UPI as a digital-payment system; the "first-ever" ₹1 lakh crore daily value is the key point here.

PM Modi inaugurates Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It runs from November 2 to 5 under the theme 'Invest. Innovate. Inspire.' Over 130 countries, nine country partners and 40 ministers are taking part, as India works toward its 500 GW non-fossil-fuel goal. It is held alongside the 9th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly and the 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen. Note the venue Bharat Mandapam, the 500 GW target and the ISA link.

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit becomes 29th Chief of Air Staff

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh. A fighter pilot with over 3,500 hours of flying on more than 20 aircraft types, he earlier served as Vice Chief of the Air Staff and Chief of Integrated Defence Staff. He unveiled a vision titled 'VAYU' for operational preparedness, indigenous defence and tri-services coordination. Remember: 29th Air Chief and the 'VAYU' vision.

Dinesh Ganvir takes charge as 55th DG of Geological Survey of India

Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir assumed charge as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), an attached office under the Ministry of Mines. A geologist with over three decades of experience, he joined GSI in 1994 and earlier headed its Central Region at Nagpur. He is credited with a five-fold rise in exploration for critical and strategic minerals, and said mineral security is his priority. Note: GSI works under the Ministry of Mines.

Centre releases additional ₹1.09 lakh crore tax devolution to states

The Union Government released an extra tax devolution instalment of ₹1,09,019 crore to states, over and above the regular monthly share, to boost capital and developmental spending in the festive season. It is the second such additional instalment in FY2026-27, after a similar amount on August 1. Odisha got ₹4,819 crore, Andhra Pradesh ₹4,597 crore and Karnataka ₹4,504 crore. Link this to Centre-state fiscal transfers.

India sweeps gold at first-ever Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship

India did a historic double at the first-ever Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The men beat Sri Lanka 54-20 to win all eight matches, and the women beat Uganda 35-15 to win all six. India claimed both titles at the inaugural edition. Remember the venue (Ahmedabad) and that it was the first edition.

CISF switches to sector-based command structure

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) moved from a territorial to a sector-based command structure from November 1, 2026. The aim is better operational efficiency, specialisation and responsiveness at critical sites like airports, ports, metros and industrial units. It is one of the largest administrative overhauls in the force's history. Note: CISF is a paramilitary force guarding critical installations.

That is your news for today. Revise the key facts below, then attempt today's quiz to lock them in your memory.

Key facts for exams

• Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit – 29th Chief of Air Staff; vision titled 'VAYU'.
• Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (Nov 2–5); theme 'Invest. Innovate. Inspire.'; India's 500 GW non-fossil goal.
• Record GST of ₹2.31 lakh crore in October 2026, up 22.9% year-on-year.
• UPI's average daily transaction value crossed ₹1 lakh crore for the first time (₹1,01,707 crore/day).
• Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir – 55th DG of Geological Survey of India (under Ministry of Mines).
• Centre released additional ₹1,09,019 crore tax devolution to states.
• India won both men's and women's gold at the first-ever Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, Ahmedabad.
• CISF shifted to a sector-based command structure from November 1, 2026.
• BPSC TRE 4.0: fee deadline November 2, form submission by November 3; 33,320+ posts; 35% women reservation.
• Bihar free study kit scheme: apply by November 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to pay the BPSC TRE 4.0 application fee?

November 2, 2026 is the last date to pay the fee, while the form submission date is extended to November 3, 2026. The drive fills over 33,320 teacher posts.

How much were India's GST collections in October 2026?

Gross GST collections hit a record ₹2.31 lakh crore in October 2026, a 22.9% rise year-on-year, marking the fourth straight month above ₹2 lakh crore.

Who is the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force?

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, succeeding Amar Preet Singh, and unveiled a vision titled 'VAYU'.

Where was the first-ever Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship held?

It was held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where India won both the men's and women's titles.

What milestone did UPI achieve in October 2026?

UPI's average daily transaction value crossed ₹1 lakh crore for the first time, reaching about ₹1,01,707 crore per day, with around 25.47 billion transactions in the month.

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