2 November 2026 | Current Affairs Today | UPSC, PCS, PSSSB & All Competitive Exams | DRONA IAS

🔴 *DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS | 2 November 2026 | THE HINDU | UPSC 2027 | PUNJAB PCS | PPSC | PSSSB* Prepare for UPSC CSE 2027, Punjab PCS, PPSC & PSSSB with **DRONA IAS Academy, Patiala**. Today's bilingual English + Punjabi class covers **8 Important News, Static GK, Prelims Facts, Mains Analysis & 10 MCQs**. 📰 THE HINDU | 30 OCTOBER 2026 👨‍🏫 KULVEER SINGH DHINDSA | DRONA IAS 🎯 UPSC PRELIMS + MAINS | PUNJAB PCS | PPSC | PSSSB 🎯 *TODAY'S 8 MOST IMPORTANT NEWS* ✅ *1. SUPREME COURT & DIGITAL ARREST SCAMS | GS-II/III* Supreme Court observations on digital arrest fraud, bank accountability, RBI compensation proposals, suspicious transactions and cybersecurity. Reported losses exceed ₹800 crore. Static GK: RBI, KYC, I4C, PMLA 2002, Cybercrime Helpline 1930 and Digital Arrest Fraud. ✅ *2. KARNATAKA PSC RECRUITMENT LAW | GS-II* Supreme Court strikes down Karnataka Civil Services Validation Act 2022 concerning 362 Group A and B posts. Recruitment irregularities, judicial review, fresh recruitment and age relaxation. Static GK: Articles 315–323, State PSC, Article 317, Judicial Review and Constitutional Limits of Legislative Power. ✅ *3. INDIA–BANGLADESH GANGA WATER TREATY | GS-II* 1996 Ganga Water-Sharing Treaty approaching expiry on 12 December 2026. Farakka Barrage, dry-season water availability, Bangladesh's concerns and bilateral water diplomacy. Static GK: Farakka Barrage, Padma River, 54 Shared Rivers, Transboundary Water Disputes and International Relations. ✅ *4. SUPREME COURT ON FIRECRACKERS | GS-II/III* Supreme Court examines firecracker restrictions, air pollution, religious freedom, public health and enforcement against prohibited firecrackers. Static GK: Articles 21 & 25, Right to Clean Environment, CPCB, Air Act 1981, PM2.5 and PM10. ✅ *5. NHRC & HUMILIATION OF ACCUSED | GS-II* Static GK: NHRC, Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Articles 21 & 22, Suo Motu Powers and Presumption of Innocence. ✅ *6. SURANGAM – TRADITIONAL WATER CONSERVATION | GS-I/III* Kerala's traditional Surangam water-harvesting system, horizontal tunnels in laterite hills, groundwater collection and community-led revival efforts. Static GK: Kasaragod, Laterite Soil, Aquifers, Groundwater Recharge, Karez, Rainwater Harvesting and Sustainable Water Management. ✅ *7. CYCLONE ARNAB – DAMAGE ASSESSMENT | GS-I/III* Andhra Pradesh's preliminary cyclone damage estimate of approximately ₹4,600 crore. Agricultural losses, damaged infrastructure, electricity disruption, relief and rehabilitation. Static GK: IMD, NDMA, NDRF, Cyclone Eye, Eyewall, Storm Surge, RSMC New Delhi and Disaster Management Act 2005. ✅ *8. ARUNACHAL PRADESH – SIANG DAM PROTEST | GS-II/III* Protests against the proposed Upper Siang Multipurpose Project. Local concerns about displacement, environmental damage, cultural heritage, public consultation and hydropower development. Static GK: Yarlung Tsangpo–Siang–Brahmaputra, EIA, Forest Conservation, LARR Act 2013 and Himalayan Seismic Zones. 📍 *PUNJAB PCS SPECIAL* Judicial Review, PSC Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights, NHRC, India–Bangladesh Relations, Traditional Water Conservation, Disaster Management and Environmental Protection. 📚 *CLASS HIGHLIGHTS* ✔ English + Punjabi Bilingual Explanation ✔ 8 Important News with Background ✔ News → Concepts → Static GK ✔ UPSC Prelims Facts + Mains Analysis ✔ GS-I: Geography & Disaster Management ✔ GS-II: Polity, Governance & International Relations ✔ GS-III: Environment, Economy & Security ✔ Punjab PCS, PPSC & PSSSB Preparation ✔ 10 Statement-Based MCQs + Revision 🎓 *DRONA IAS ONLINE COURSES* 🔥 Current Affairs 360°: https://drias.courses.store/884373 📘 Foundation+: https://drias.courses.store/8204 🇮🇳 UPSC/IAS Course: https://drias.courses.store/32138 🏆 Punjab PCS Course: https://drias.courses.store/31948 🏛️ *DRONA IAS ACADEMY, PATIALA* Established in 2013. UPSC, IAS, Punjab PCS, PPSC & PSSSB online coaching in English and Punjabi. Indian Polity, Punjab GK, Economy, Current Affairs, CSAT, Prelims, Mains, Answer Writing and Mentorship. 📍 SCO 20, First Floor, Opposite Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab – 147002 📞 +91 97805 43663 🌐 https://dronaiasacademy.com 📧 info@dronaiasacademy.com 📲 *CONNECT WITH DRONA IAS* YouTube:    / @dronaiasacademy   Instagram:   / dronaiasacademyofficial   Telegram: https://t.me/dronaiasofficial Facebook:   / dronaiasacademy   *SEARCH KEYWORDS:* 30 October 2026 Current Affairs, The Hindu Punjabi Analysis, UPSC Current Affairs 2027, Punjab PCS Current Affairs, PPSC, PSSSB, Digital Arrest Supreme Court, Karnataka PSC Recruitment, Ganga Water Treaty 2026, Firecrackers Supreme Court, NHRC Kolkata, Surangam Kerala, Cyclone Arnab, Siang Dam Protest, IAS Coaching Patiala, DRONA IAS Academy. 🔔 *LIKE | SHARE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE* #CurrentAffairs #UPSC2027 #PunjabPCS #TheHinduAnalysis #DRONAIAS