Current Affairs 7 November 2026: Bihar AI Policy, Anti-Cancer Drugs
Your daily current affairs for 7 November 2026 — Bihar Cabinet clears AI Policy 2026 and MSME Policy 2026, NPPA cuts anti-cancer drug prices, plus defence, sports and economy updates.
Current affairs 7 November 2026 brings you a big Bihar story and news from health, defence and the economy. Read each item slowly, note the key facts, and you will be ready for your BPSC, STET, SSC and Railways questions.
Top stories of 7 November 2026
Bihar Cabinet approves AI Policy 2026 and MSME Policy 2026
The Bihar Cabinet has cleared two important policies. The Bihar Artificial Intelligence Policy, 2026 wants to make Bihar a good destination for AI companies, startups and digital enterprises. The MSME Policy, 2026 aims to create about 10 million (1 crore) direct and indirect jobs over five years, raise the state's credit-deposit ratio to 75%, and set up an MSME cluster and centre in each of Bihar's 38 districts. The Cabinet also cleared decisions on universities, a sugar mill and rural development. Remember: Bihar has 38 districts, and MSME stands for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. This can be asked in BPSC and STET as a Bihar policy/current affairs question.
NPPA caps trade margins at 30% on 137 anti-cancer drugs
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has capped trade margins at 30% on 137 non-scheduled (patented/branded) anti-cancer medicines. The new maximum retail prices start from 9 November 2026. Earlier these drugs had mark-ups averaging about 170%, going up to 700% in some cases. Now prices may fall by up to 70%, which will reduce the cost of cancer treatment. It covers drugs like denosumab, pegfilgrastim and bevacizumab used in more than 20 cancer types, and expands the 2019 pilot that had covered 42 anti-cancer drugs. Remember NPPA fixes drug prices and works under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers — a favourite for static GK.
India's forex reserves fall to $717.06 billion
India's foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 2.691 billion to USD 717.056 billion in the week ended 30 October 2026, as per RBI data. The fall came from the RBI selling dollars to support the rupee. Reserves had reached an all-time high of USD 785.7 billion in early September. Foreign currency assets were about USD 591.1 billion and gold reserves around USD 102.6 billion. Remember: forex data is released weekly by the RBI, and the all-time peak was USD 785.7 billion.
Tanvi Patri wins historic Youth Olympics badminton silver
Fifteen-year-old shuttler Tanvi Patri became the first Indian woman to win an individual badminton medal at the Youth Olympic Games. She took silver at the 2026 edition held in Dakar, Senegal, losing a close final to China's Zhang Yi Xin. She now joins HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen among India's individual badminton silver medallists at the Youth Olympics. Remember two facts: "first Indian woman" and the venue "Dakar, Senegal" — these are common sports GK questions.
India and Myanmar hold first tri-services exercise 'Rahat Mitra'
India and Myanmar held their maiden bilateral tri-services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, named 'Rahat Mitra', in Chennai from 5 to 7 November 2026. More than 300 personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force of both nations took part. The theme was 'Together for Humanity, Stronger through Partnership', and drills included flood relief, rescue and bridge laying. Remember: it is the first India–Myanmar tri-services exercise, held in Chennai.
Anti-submarine warfare craft 'Amini' delivered to Indian Navy
The anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft 'Amini' was delivered to the Indian Navy at Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu. It was designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. It is the fifth of eight ASW Shallow Water Craft meant to strengthen coastal defence and underwater surveillance. Remember the builder (GRSE, Kolkata) and the word "indigenous" — defence questions love these.
DRDO successfully flight-tests quasi-ballistic missile 'Pralay'
The DRDO successfully flight-tested the indigenous quasi-ballistic missile 'Pralay' from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on 5 November 2026. It was developed by Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited. The surface-to-surface missile can carry payloads of 500–1,000 kg up to a range of 500 km. Remember: launch site is Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island (Odisha), range 500 km.
Government launches Semicon 2.0 web application portal
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Semicon 2.0 web application portal under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). It focuses on chip design, manufacturing and the electronics ecosystem. Along with it, 12 applications were approved under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with investment of about ₹7,503 crore, expected to create over 7,000 direct jobs. Remember the minister's name and the scheme name ECMS.
Over 21,000 devotees visit Piprahwa Buddha relics at Tawang Monastery
More than 21,000 devotees visited Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh to see the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha, on display from 31 October to 21 November 2026. The relics came from the National Museum, New Delhi, and returned to Arunachal after 13 years. The exposition is organised by the Union Ministry of Culture with the International Buddhist Confederation. Remember: the Piprahwa relics were originally found in Uttar Pradesh in 1898.
Your task for today: revise the key facts below, then attempt today's quiz to lock them in your memory.
Key facts for exams
- Bihar Cabinet approved AI Policy 2026 and MSME Policy 2026; MSME cluster planned in all 38 districts.
- NPPA capped trade margins at 30% on 137 anti-cancer drugs; new prices from 9 November 2026, cuts up to 70%.
- India's forex reserves fell to USD 717.056 billion (week ended 30 October 2026); peak was USD 785.7 billion.
- Tanvi Patri: first Indian woman to win an individual badminton medal (silver) at Youth Olympics, Dakar, Senegal.
- 'Rahat Mitra': first India–Myanmar tri-services HADR exercise, held in Chennai (5–7 November 2026).
- ASW craft 'Amini' delivered to Navy at Kattupalli (Tamil Nadu), built by GRSE, Kolkata; fifth of eight.
- DRDO test-fired quasi-ballistic missile 'Pralay' from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha; range up to 500 km.
- Ashwini Vaishnaw launched Semicon 2.0 portal under India Semiconductor Mission; 12 ECMS applications approved.
- Piprahwa Buddha relics on display at Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh; originally found in UP in 1898.
Frequently asked questions
What policies did the Bihar Cabinet approve on 6 November 2026?
The Bihar Cabinet approved the Bihar Artificial Intelligence Policy, 2026 and the MSME Policy, 2026, which targets about 10 million jobs in five years and an MSME cluster in each of the 38 districts.
Why did NPPA cap trade margins on anti-cancer drugs?
NPPA capped trade margins at 30% on 137 branded anti-cancer medicines to cut high mark-ups (up to 700%); prices may fall by up to 70% from 9 November 2026.
Who is Tanvi Patri?
Tanvi Patri is a 15-year-old shuttler who became the first Indian woman to win an individual badminton medal (silver) at the Youth Olympic Games, held in Dakar, Senegal.
What is exercise 'Rahat Mitra'?
'Rahat Mitra' is the first India–Myanmar bilateral tri-services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, held in Chennai from 5 to 7 November 2026.
Where was the 'Pralay' missile test-fired and what is its range?
The DRDO test-fired the quasi-ballistic missile 'Pralay' from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast; it can carry 500–1,000 kg payloads up to a range of 500 km.
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