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Daily Current Affairs • Published: 02 Nov 2026 • ⏱️ 2 Min Read

PIB 5-Minute Prelims Fact Sheet (Morning Edition): 02 November 2026

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  • Union Home Minister addressed Gayatri Parivar Shatabdi Samaroh 2026 in New Delhi.
  • ₹258 crore Chandigarh projects inaugurated and foundation stones laid.
  • Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express flagged off by Railway Minister.

Gayatri Parivar Shatabdi Samaroh 2026

Ministry of Home Affairs

  • Salient Features: Union Home Minister addressed centenary ceremony of All World Gayatri Parivar in New Delhi.
  • Prelims Trap Pointers: Focus on MHA’s role in cultural and social organisation events; no financial outlay specified.

Chandigarh Administration Projects Worth ₹258 Crore

Ministry of Home Affairs / Chandigarh Administration

  • Salient Features: Various projects inaugurated and foundation stones laid in Chandigarh by Union Home Minister.
  • Prelims Trap Pointers: Amount: ₹258 crore; UT governance falls under MHA; track inauguration vs foundation dates.

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express

Ministry of Railways

  • Salient Features: Railway Minister flagged off sleeper version of Vande Bharat between Bengaluru and Mumbai.
  • Prelims Trap Pointers: Sleeper variant expands Vande Bharat beyond chair-car; check route and launch date.

National Zoological Park 67th Foundation Day

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  • Salient Features: Delhi Zoo celebrated 67th establishment day with bird walks and creative awareness activities.
  • Prelims Trap Pointers: National Zoological Park is under MoEFCC; distinguish from Central Zoo Authority functions.

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