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Daily Current Affairs – 14 November, 2026

    PM Paid Tribute to Former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

    Context

  • The PM paid tribute to former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of his 137th birth anniversary.

    • About

  • November 14 is observed as Children's Day across the country to mark the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, who was popularly known as 'Chacha Nehru' for his affection towards children.
  • He was born on November 14, 1889 at Prayagraj located in Uttar Pradesh.
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    India Must Prepare Early for Ageing Population Challenge

    Context

  • The Supreme Court held that laws penalising having more than two children have lost their relevance due to the falling fertility rate in India.

    • Total Fertility Rate

  • India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR), the average number of children a woman would have in her lifetime assuming she lives through her reproductive years (15-49 years), has dropped to 1.9 below the replacement level of 2.1.
  • Replacement rate is the number of child births a woman must go through to keep the population constant from one generation to the next without migration. 
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    India’s Exports Reach Record $89.99 Billion in October 2026

    Context

  • India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for October 2026 are estimated at US$ 89.99 Billion, registering a positive growth of 29.90 percent vis-à-vis October 2025.

    • Key Highlights of India's Trade Performance

  • Total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) for October 2026 are estimated at US$ 110.07 billion, registering a positive growth of 16.58 per cent vis-à-vis October 2025.
  • Total exports during April–October 2026–27 reached $568.84 billion, registering 16.66% growth over the corresponding period of the previous year.
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    Launch of Sports Tech Hub in Bengaluru

    Context

  • KPMG in India has set up a Sports Technology Hub in Bengaluru to encourage innovation through technology and unleash the economic potential of the sports industry.

    • Sports Industry of India

  • India's sports industry is estimated at $21 billion, with projections of reaching $40 billion by 2030.
  • The country's sports industry is currently growing at 12-14 per cent annually, nearly twice the pace of overall economic growth.
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    News In Brief 14-11-2026

    Context

  • The Union Government is reportedly considering convening a special session of Parliament before the winter session of 2026.

    • Sessions of Parliament

  • India does not have a fixed parliamentary calendar. By convention, Parliament meets in three sessions annually:
  • Budget Session: Usually held from January to April/May. It is the longest session.
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