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- Global Innovation Index 2026: India Ranks 38th, Switzerland Retains Top PositionNovember 9, 2026The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 has been released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and shows India to be ranked 38th out of the most innovative economies in the world. India is highest ...Read more
- Anuj Shrivatri Becomes India’s 100th Chess GrandmasterNovember 9, 2026On 8 November 2026 Anuj Shrivatri from Madhya Pradesh won the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in the Philippines, securing the title of 100th Grandmaster in India. He is also the first Grandmaster ...Read more
- Uttarakhand Foundation Day 2026: History, Statehood Movement and SignificanceNovember 9, 2026Uttarakhand Foundation Day (Uttarakhand Sthapna Diwas) is celebrated on 9 November 2026. It marks the creation of the state of Uttarakhand from Uttar Pradesh on 9 November 2000. It was originally called Uttaranchal before being ...Read more
- World Freedom Day 2026: History, Importance and Significance of the Fall of the Berlin WallNovember 9, 2026World Freedom Day in 2026 will be celebrated on 9 th November. The day is dedicated to celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. This day was declared by US President George W. ...Read more
- National Legal Services Day 2026: History, Objectives, Significance and Free Legal AidNovember 9, 2026National Legal Services Day is celebrated on 9 November every year in India to raise awareness about Free Legal Aid. This day marks the commencement of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, on 9 November ...Read more
- Tihar 2026: Dates, Five-Day Celebrations and Significance of Nepal’s Festival of LightsNovember 8, 2026Tihar, also known as Deepawali, or Festival of Lights, is one of the major Hindu festivals in Nepal. It takes place following Dashain. Tihar is a 5 day festival where we celebrate with our animals ...Read more
- Vikram Samvat vs Saka Samvat: Origin, Differences, History and National Calendar of IndiaNovember 8, 2026Vikram Samvat and Saka Samvat are two very important calendar systems in India’s history. Vikram Samvat is said to have begun in 57 BCE. Saka Samvat began in 78 CE. Vikram Samvat is widely used ...Read more
- Mahabharata, Rajatarangini and Arthashastra Added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific RegisterNovember 8, 2026UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register includes manuscripts relating to the Mahabharata, Rajatarangini by Kalhana and Arthashastra by Kautilya. This decision was made at the 11th Session of the Memory of the World ...Read more
- Pedro Alliana Becomes President of Paraguay After Santiago Peña’s ImpeachmentNovember 8, 2026Dr Devi Prasad Shetty the founder and chairman of Narayana Health received the French honour of Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite (Knight of the National Order of Merit) on 5 November 2026 in recognition ...Read more
- Bandi Chhor Divas 2026: Why Sikhs Celebrate the Festival on DiwaliNovember 7, 2026Bandi Chhor Divas 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, coinciding with Diwali. The Sikh festival commemorates the release of the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, from Gwalior Fort along with 52 ...Read more
- Countries That Celebrate Diwali Around the World: Complete ListNovember 7, 2026One of the most popular festivals originating from India, Diwali, also known as Deepavali, has many traditions that have been adopted by Indian communities across the globe. Countries such as Mauritius, Malaysia, Australia, Fiji, United ...Read more
- Diwali GK Quiz 2026: Attempt Important MCQs with Answers and ExplanationsNovember 7, 2026Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is one of India’s major festivals and is celebrated by diverse communities across the country. Known as the Festival of Lights, it symbolises the victory of good over evil and ...Read more
- Which District of Uttar Pradesh is Known as the City of Diwali?November 7, 2026The holy city of Ayodhya in the state of Uttar Pradesh is a well-known “Diwali City in India”. This ancient place fills with millions of diyas each year to celebrate the return of Lord Rama ...Read more
- Diwali Festival 2026: Religious Significance, Traditions and CelebrationsNovember 7, 2026Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is one of India’s most widely celebrated festivals. Known as the Festival of Lights, it symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. In ...Read more
