Daily Current Affairs: 5 November 2026
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PIBCabinet approves ‘Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR)’, a central sector scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31EconomyWhy in News The Union Cabinet approved VISTAR to modernise official statistics through better surveys, digital tools and stronger State statistical systems. Prelims Pointers VISTAR: Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research. It is a…PIBThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Launches Network Anubhav PlatformScience and TechnologyWhy in News TRAI launched Network Anubhav to compare mobile and fixed broadband performance and support complaints about unwanted commercial communications. Prelims Pointers Network Anubhav maps mobile and fixed broadband performance by location, service provider and…PIBCabinet creates a pathway for all Agniveers to be absorbed in Defence ForcesDefenceWhy in News The Union Cabinet approved a two-year extension option for the remaining 75% of Agniveers , creating a conditional pathway to regular service. Prelims Pointers Agnipath , introduced in June 2022 , recruits Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) into the Army,…PIBBharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026: A Modern Rulebook for India’s SkiesEconomyWhy in News The government notified the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026 , effective from 1 January 2027 , updating civil aviation rules. Prelims Pointers The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 replaced the Aircraft Act, 1934 . The Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026 are rules…