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Daily Current Affairs • Published: 12 Nov 2026 • ⏱️ 1 Min Read

PIB 5-Minute Prelims Fact Sheet (Morning Edition): 12 November 2026

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  • PM Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing selfless service by noble individuals.
  • President conferred Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26; Indore and Surat likely top performers.
  • Foundation stone laid for ₹560 Cr projects at Visakhapatnam Port boosting maritime capacity.

PM Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on Selfless Service

Prime Minister’s Office

  • Salient Features: PM Modi posted a Sanskrit verse highlighting altruism of noble persons.
  • Prelims Trap Pointers: Cultural diplomacy tool; no policy allocation or statutory backing involved.

Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 Conferred by President

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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  • Salient Features: Annual urban sanitation survey ranking cities on cleanliness parameters.
  • Prelims Trap Pointers: Indore historically dominates; survey covers 4,000+ ULBs; key component of SBM-Urban 2.0.

₹560 Crore Projects Foundation Stone at Visakhapatnam Port

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

  • Salient Features: Projects aim to enhance cargo handling capacity and mechanization at the port.
  • Prelims Trap Pointers: Visakhapatnam is a major east coast port; funding under Sagarmala; boosts EXIM trade logistics.

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