UPSC Current Affairs 7 November 2025

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Centre says right to vote not same as freedom of voting, Pg1

Centre distinguishes 'right to vote' from 'freedom of voting' in SC, terming the former statutory and latter a fundamental right.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Centre says right to vote not same as freedom of voting, Pg1

Centre distinguishes 'right to vote' from 'freedom of voting' in SC, terming the former statutory and latter a fundamental right.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Two Census mobile applications, test portal for self-enumeration launched, Pg1

India gears up for digital Census 2027 with launch of mobile apps and self-enumeration portal for pre-testing.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Two Census mobile applications, test portal for self-enumeration launched, Pg1

India gears up for digital Census 2027 with launch of mobile apps and self-enumeration portal for pre-testing.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

As the next phase of SIR rolls on, the case of Assam, Pg10

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) faces scrutiny over potential overlap with Assam's NRC, raising concerns about jurisdictional overreach and social stability.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

As the next phase of SIR rolls on, the case of Assam, Pg10

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) faces scrutiny over potential overlap with Assam's NRC, raising concerns about jurisdictional overreach and social stability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Redraw welfare architecture, place a UBI in the centre, Pg10

Experts advocate for Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India to combat inequality, automation, and welfare inefficiencies, proposing phased implementation and digital inclusion.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Inclusive Growth

Redraw welfare architecture, place a UBI in the centre, Pg10

Experts advocate for Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India to combat inequality, automation, and welfare inefficiencies, proposing phased implementation and digital inclusion.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Justice in food, Pg10

EAT-Lancet report highlights food systems' impact on climate, biodiversity, and calls for sustainable, just transitions in food production and consumption.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Justice in food, Pg10

EAT-Lancet report highlights food systems' impact on climate, biodiversity, and calls for sustainable, just transitions in food production and consumption.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

The second issue, Pg10

Supreme Court examines surrogacy law's restriction on couples facing secondary infertility, questioning reproductive rights and legality of the Surrogacy Act.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

The second issue, Pg10

Supreme Court examines surrogacy law's restriction on couples facing secondary infertility, questioning reproductive rights and legality of the Surrogacy Act.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why the nomination process needs reform, Pg12

Flaws in India's electoral nomination process empower Returning Officers, enabling arbitrary rejections based on technicalities, undermining democracy.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why the nomination process needs reform, Pg12

Flaws in India's electoral nomination process empower Returning Officers, enabling arbitrary rejections based on technicalities, undermining democracy.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Accused should get grounds of arrest in known language: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates arrested individuals be informed of arrest grounds in understandable language, reinforcing Article 22 constitutional rights.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Accused should get grounds of arrest in known language: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates arrested individuals be informed of arrest grounds in understandable language, reinforcing Article 22 constitutional rights.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Navy commissions survey vessel INS Ikshak, Pg14

Indian Navy commissions INS Ikshak, a hydrographic survey vessel enhancing maritime capabilities and disaster relief operations with women's accommodation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Navy commissions survey vessel INS Ikshak, Pg14

Indian Navy commissions INS Ikshak, a hydrographic survey vessel enhancing maritime capabilities and disaster relief operations with women's accommodation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Airlines report ‘severe’ GPS spoofing over Delhi for 7 days, Pg16

Delhi airport faces 'severe' GPS spoofing, causing navigation errors and false warnings, raising aviation safety concerns and prompting DGCA inquiry.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Airlines report ‘severe’ GPS spoofing over Delhi for 7 days, Pg16

Delhi airport faces 'severe' GPS spoofing, causing navigation errors and false warnings, raising aviation safety concerns and prompting DGCA inquiry.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16

CAG to establish CRA and CEA cadres by January 2026, centralizing 4,000 audit professionals for enhanced expertise and efficient manpower management.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGS 2: Constitutional Bodies

CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16

CAG to establish CRA and CEA cadres by January 2026, centralizing 4,000 audit professionals for enhanced expertise and efficient manpower management.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trump’s nuclear test threat risks upending global test ban regime, Pg18

Trump's threat to resume nuclear testing jeopardizes global test ban regime amidst rising tensions and potential arms race escalation.

Trump’s nuclear test threat risks upending global test ban regime, Pg18

Trump's threat to resume nuclear testing jeopardizes global test ban regime amidst rising tensions and potential arms race escalation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Health Sector

Lack of skilled support adding to rising maternal deaths in Afghanistan, PgII.

Taliban's ban on female education and healthcare access precipitates maternal health crisis in Afghanistan, with maternal mortality rates soaring and skilled support dwindling.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Health Sector

Lack of skilled support adding to rising maternal deaths in Afghanistan, PgII.

Taliban's ban on female education and healthcare access precipitates maternal health crisis in Afghanistan, with maternal mortality rates soaring and skilled support dwindling.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Karnataka’s menstrual leave policy: progressive step or symbolic gesture?, PgII.

Karnataka approves paid menstrual leave policy, sparking debate on effectiveness, potential misuse, and workplace bias, impacting gender equity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Karnataka’s menstrual leave policy: progressive step or symbolic gesture?, PgII.

Karnataka approves paid menstrual leave policy, sparking debate on effectiveness, potential misuse, and workplace bias, impacting gender equity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Red flags in Govt: Can GenAI models track prompts of officials, leverage citizens' data?, Pg1.

Government assesses risks of officials using GenAI, focusing on data privacy, inference risks, and potential vulnerabilities from foreign AI services.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Red flags in Govt: Can GenAI models track prompts of officials, leverage citizens' data?, Pg1.

Government assesses risks of officials using GenAI, focusing on data privacy, inference risks, and potential vulnerabilities from foreign AI services.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Not just PMLA, UAPA, give reason for arrest in all offences, says SC, Pg1.

Supreme Court mandates informing arrestees of arrest grounds for all offenses, reinforcing Article 22(1) rights under IPC and BNS.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Not just PMLA, UAPA, give reason for arrest in all offences, says SC, Pg1.

Supreme Court mandates informing arrestees of arrest grounds for all offenses, reinforcing Article 22(1) rights under IPC and BNS.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

15 ophthalmologists per million Indians, Pg6.

AIIMS survey reveals critical shortage of ophthalmologists, with only 15 available per million Indians, exposing stark regional disparities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

15 ophthalmologists per million Indians, Pg6.

AIIMS survey reveals critical shortage of ophthalmologists, with only 15 available per million Indians, exposing stark regional disparities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Not fair to the court: CJI on AG's request for adjournment, Pg9.

Supreme Court questions AG's adjournment requests in Tribunals Act case, raising concerns over delaying tactics before CJI's retirement.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Not fair to the court: CJI on AG's request for adjournment, Pg9.

Supreme Court questions AG's adjournment requests in Tribunals Act case, raising concerns over delaying tactics before CJI's retirement.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Murmu in Angola, Botswana: Defence, trade talks on agenda, Pg9.

President Murmu's Angola, Botswana visit aims to bolster defence, trade, and energy security ties with African nations.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Murmu in Angola, Botswana: Defence, trade talks on agenda, Pg9.

President Murmu's Angola, Botswana visit aims to bolster defence, trade, and energy security ties with African nations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Panel backs uniform penalty for Forest Act violations, Pg9.

Forest Advisory Committee advocates uniform penalties for Forest Act violations, emphasizing rationalization and consistent enforcement through penal compensatory afforestation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Panel backs uniform penalty for Forest Act violations, Pg9.

Forest Advisory Committee advocates uniform penalties for Forest Act violations, emphasizing rationalization and consistent enforcement through penal compensatory afforestation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

CAG to audit Rlys multi-modal transport, logistics initiatives, suburban train system, Pg9.

CAG to audit Indian Railways' key initiatives: multi-modal transport, e-procurement, suburban trains, and green energy efforts, with reports due in 2026.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

CAG to audit Rlys multi-modal transport, logistics initiatives, suburban train system, Pg9.

CAG to audit Indian Railways' key initiatives: multi-modal transport, e-procurement, suburban trains, and green energy efforts, with reports due in 2026.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Literature

New NCERT Class 7 book traces algebra & more to ancient India, Pg13.

NCERT's new Class 7 textbook highlights ancient India's contributions to mathematics, aiming to correct skewed colonial perspectives and instill pride.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Art & CultureGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 1: Literature

New NCERT Class 7 book traces algebra & more to ancient India, Pg13.

NCERT's new Class 7 textbook highlights ancient India's contributions to mathematics, aiming to correct skewed colonial perspectives and instill pride.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Has Bihar's growth caught up with the rest of India?, Pg14.

Bihar's economic growth analysis reveals mixed results: overall output increases, but per capita income lags behind other states.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Population and Associated Issues

Has Bihar's growth caught up with the rest of India?, Pg14.

Bihar's economic growth analysis reveals mixed results: overall output increases, but per capita income lags behind other states.

GS 1: World HistoryGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

Crisis in Sudan: Current trigger, old faultlines, and the human cost, Pg14.

Sudan's escalating civil war triggers mass displacement, famine, and human rights abuses amid power struggles and international interference.

Crisis in Sudan: Current trigger, old faultlines, and the human cost, Pg14.

Sudan's escalating civil war triggers mass displacement, famine, and human rights abuses amid power struggles and international interference.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Why 8th CPC needs better inflation measurement, Pg15.

Upcoming 8th CPC may distort CPI unless housing inflation calculation is revamped by Statistics Ministry, excluding HRA and government housing.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Why 8th CPC needs better inflation measurement, Pg15.

Upcoming 8th CPC may distort CPI unless housing inflation calculation is revamped by Statistics Ministry, excluding HRA and government housing.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Sebi, RBI in discussions to launch bond derivatives, Pg15.

RBI and SEBI collaborate to introduce bond derivatives and enable banks to trade in commodity derivatives, aiming to deepen bond markets.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Sebi, RBI in discussions to launch bond derivatives, Pg15.

RBI and SEBI collaborate to introduce bond derivatives and enable banks to trade in commodity derivatives, aiming to deepen bond markets.

News Analysis

Centre says right to vote not same as freedom of voting, Pg1

Centre says right to vote not same as freedom of voting, Pg1

Two Census mobile applications, test portal for self-enumeration launched, Pg1

Two Census mobile applications, test portal for self-enumeration launched, Pg1

As the next phase of SIR rolls on, the case of Assam, Pg10

As the next phase of SIR rolls on, the case of Assam, Pg10

Redraw welfare architecture, place a UBI in the centre, Pg10

Redraw welfare architecture, place a UBI in the centre, Pg10

Justice in food, Pg10

Justice in food, Pg10

The second issue, Pg10

The second issue, Pg10

Why the nomination process needs reform, Pg12

Why the nomination process needs reform, Pg12

Accused should get grounds of arrest in known language: SC, Pg14

Accused should get grounds of arrest in known language: SC, Pg14

Indian Navy commissions survey vessel INS Ikshak, Pg14

Indian Navy commissions survey vessel INS Ikshak, Pg14

Airlines report ‘severe’ GPS spoofing over Delhi for 7 days, Pg16

Airlines report ‘severe’ GPS spoofing over Delhi for 7 days, Pg16

CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16

CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16

Trump’s nuclear test threat risks upending global test ban regime, Pg18

Trump’s nuclear test threat risks upending global test ban regime, Pg18

Lack of skilled support adding to rising maternal deaths in Afghanistan, PgII.

Lack of skilled support adding to rising maternal deaths in Afghanistan, PgII.

Karnataka’s menstrual leave policy: progressive step or symbolic gesture?, PgII.

Karnataka’s menstrual leave policy: progressive step or symbolic gesture?, PgII.

Red flags in Govt: Can GenAI models track prompts of officials, leverage citizens' data?, Pg1.

Red flags in Govt: Can GenAI models track prompts of officials, leverage citizens' data?, Pg1.

Not just PMLA, UAPA, give reason for arrest in all offences, says SC, Pg1.

Not just PMLA, UAPA, give reason for arrest in all offences, says SC, Pg1.

15 ophthalmologists per million Indians, Pg6.

15 ophthalmologists per million Indians, Pg6.

Not fair to the court: CJI on AG's request for adjournment, Pg9.

Not fair to the court: CJI on AG's request for adjournment, Pg9.

Murmu in Angola, Botswana: Defence, trade talks on agenda, Pg9.

Murmu in Angola, Botswana: Defence, trade talks on agenda, Pg9.

Panel backs uniform penalty for Forest Act violations, Pg9.

Panel backs uniform penalty for Forest Act violations, Pg9.

CAG to audit Rlys multi-modal transport, logistics initiatives, suburban train system, Pg9.

CAG to audit Rlys multi-modal transport, logistics initiatives, suburban train system, Pg9.

New NCERT Class 7 book traces algebra & more to ancient India, Pg13.

New NCERT Class 7 book traces algebra & more to ancient India, Pg13.

Has Bihar's growth caught up with the rest of India?, Pg14.

Has Bihar's growth caught up with the rest of India?, Pg14.

Crisis in Sudan: Current trigger, old faultlines, and the human cost, Pg14.

Crisis in Sudan: Current trigger, old faultlines, and the human cost, Pg14.

Why 8th CPC needs better inflation measurement, Pg15.

Why 8th CPC needs better inflation measurement, Pg15.

Sebi, RBI in discussions to launch bond derivatives, Pg15.

Sebi, RBI in discussions to launch bond derivatives, Pg15.

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