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Daily Current Affairs • Published: 04 Nov 2026 • ⏱️ 2 Min Read

PIB 5-Minute Prelims Fact Sheet (Afternoon Edition): 04 November 2026

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  • CCI clears foreign investment in Gentari Renewables India via security subscription.
  • CCI approves Kotak Mahindra Bank’s acquisition of Deutsche Bank India assets.
  • Department of Food & Public Distribution concludes Special Campaign 6.0.

CCI Approves Sapphire US Holdco Subscription in Gentari Renewables

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

  • Key Mandates: CCI assessed combination for adverse effect on competition in renewable energy sector.
  • Statutory Provisions: Section 31 of Competition Act, 2002 governs combination regulation.
  • Exam Traps: Distinguish between green channel route and standard approval; this used standard process.

CCI Clears Kotak Mahindra Bank Acquisition of Deutsche Bank Assets

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

  • Key Mandates: Approval covers specific business undertakings and related transactions in banking.
  • Statutory Provisions: Regulated under Sections 5 and 6 of Competition Act, 2002.
  • Exam Traps: Note RBI approval runs parallel; CCI focuses solely on market dominance, not prudential norms.

Special Campaign 6.0 Concludes at Food & Public Distribution Dept

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

  • Key Mandates: Campaign focused on pendency reduction, space management, and scrap disposal.
  • Statutory Provisions: Administrative directive under DARPG guidelines for governance improvement.
  • Exam Traps: Differentiate Special Campaign (annual drive) from Swachh Bharat Mission (scheme).

Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 Held at Dilli Haat

Ministry of Textiles

  • Key Mandates: Showcases traditional handicrafts and cultural performances by artisans nationwide.
  • Statutory Provisions: Organized by Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).
  • Exam Traps: Link to ‘Vocal for Local’ and GI-tagged products; not a standalone scheme.

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