UPSC Current Affairs 5 November 2025

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Vulnerable Sections

SC to look into law banning surrogacy for second child, Pg1

Supreme Court to review surrogacy law's ban on second child for couples facing secondary infertility, challenging reproductive rights.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Vulnerable Sections

SC to look into law banning surrogacy for second child, Pg1

Supreme Court to review surrogacy law's ban on second child for couples facing secondary infertility, challenging reproductive rights.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Representation of the People's Act

SIR 2.0 begins in 9 States, 3 U.T.s, Pg1

Election Commission launches Special Intensive Revision 2.0 across 12 States/UTs amid political opposition over voter roll accuracy and potential disenfranchisement.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Representation of the People's Act

SIR 2.0 begins in 9 States, 3 U.T.s, Pg1

Election Commission launches Special Intensive Revision 2.0 across 12 States/UTs amid political opposition over voter roll accuracy and potential disenfranchisement.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Basics of Cyber Security GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas GS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Compound effect, Pg8

Digital scam compounds in Myanmar exploit trafficked Indians, prompting calls for international action and stronger cybercrime policing.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Basics of Cyber Security GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas GS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Compound effect, Pg8

Digital scam compounds in Myanmar exploit trafficked Indians, prompting calls for international action and stronger cybercrime policing.

GS 2: International Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Trump seems more in control of Israel than Hamas, Pg8

Trump's assertive diplomacy puts Israel under pressure while Hamas resists disarmament, exposing regional power dynamics and undermining long-term peace prospects.

GS 2: International Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Trump seems more in control of Israel than Hamas, Pg8

Trump's assertive diplomacy puts Israel under pressure while Hamas resists disarmament, exposing regional power dynamics and undermining long-term peace prospects.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Lives saved, livelihoods lost, Pg9

Cyclone Montha devastates Odisha, exposing livelihood vulnerabilities despite improved disaster preparedness and highlighting the need for resilient economic strategies.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Lives saved, livelihoods lost, Pg9

Cyclone Montha devastates Odisha, exposing livelihood vulnerabilities despite improved disaster preparedness and highlighting the need for resilient economic strategies.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s forests hold the future, Pg9

India aims ecological restoration of 25 million hectares by 2030 through revised Green India Mission blueprint.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s forests hold the future, Pg9

India aims ecological restoration of 25 million hectares by 2030 through revised Green India Mission blueprint.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

How BRICS is challenging SWIFT, Pg10

BRICS nations intensify efforts to challenge SWIFT dominance with BRICS Pay, aiming for financial sovereignty and reduced reliance on the dollar.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

How BRICS is challenging SWIFT, Pg10

BRICS nations intensify efforts to challenge SWIFT dominance with BRICS Pay, aiming for financial sovereignty and reduced reliance on the dollar.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: E Governance

A nationwide SIR: the need to check double entries in the electoral list, Pg11

Election Commission announces nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) to eliminate duplicate voter entries and enhance electoral roll integrity.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: E Governance

A nationwide SIR: the need to check double entries in the electoral list, Pg11

Election Commission announces nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) to eliminate duplicate voter entries and enhance electoral roll integrity.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

‘U.S. HIRE Bill could light a fire in Indian economy’, Pg12

U.S. HIRE Act threatens 25% tax on outsourcing, potentially crippling India's IT, BPO, and consulting sectors.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

‘U.S. HIRE Bill could light a fire in Indian economy’, Pg12

U.S. HIRE Act threatens 25% tax on outsourcing, potentially crippling India's IT, BPO, and consulting sectors.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

DGCA plans full airfare refund for medical emergency cancellations, Pg14

DGCA proposes full airfare refunds for medical emergencies and mandates airlines to handle refunds directly, benefiting passengers.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

DGCA plans full airfare refund for medical emergency cancellations, Pg14

DGCA proposes full airfare refunds for medical emergencies and mandates airlines to handle refunds directly, benefiting passengers.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian Geography GS2: Poverty and Hunger GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Food systems huge violators of planetary limits: study, Pg14

EAT-Lancet report reveals food systems majorly breach planetary limits, with India struggling on nitrogen overload and pesticide pollution.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian Geography GS2: Poverty and Hunger GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Food systems huge violators of planetary limits: study, Pg14

EAT-Lancet report reveals food systems majorly breach planetary limits, with India struggling on nitrogen overload and pesticide pollution.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

After visit to Vantara, global wildlife panel recommends India pause animal imports, Pg14

CITES panel urges India to pause endangered animal imports amid due diligence concerns at Reliance's Vantara centre.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

After visit to Vantara, global wildlife panel recommends India pause animal imports, Pg14

CITES panel urges India to pause endangered animal imports amid due diligence concerns at Reliance's Vantara centre.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space Technology GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian satellites: laden with features, PgII

ISRO's GSAT-7R launch highlights India's heavy communication satellites due to wide coverage, high power, and extended service life.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space Technology GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian satellites: laden with features, PgII

ISRO's GSAT-7R launch highlights India's heavy communication satellites due to wide coverage, high power, and extended service life.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Space Technology

Gamma-ray bursts from black hole ‘morsels’ could expose quantum gravity, PgII.

Scientists propose 'black hole morsels' as quantum gravity probes, suggesting gamma-ray bursts could reveal spacetime's quantum nature, detectable by telescopes.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Space Technology

Gamma-ray bursts from black hole ‘morsels’ could expose quantum gravity, PgII.

Scientists propose 'black hole morsels' as quantum gravity probes, suggesting gamma-ray bursts could reveal spacetime's quantum nature, detectable by telescopes.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

US sanctions on Russian oil are not about Ukraine, but its own shale industry, Pg13.

US sanctions on Russian oil expose geopolitical strategy to boost shale industry, impacting global energy dynamics and India's energy security.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

US sanctions on Russian oil are not about Ukraine, but its own shale industry, Pg13.

US sanctions on Russian oil expose geopolitical strategy to boost shale industry, impacting global energy dynamics and India's energy security.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Education Sector

QS Asia rankings, Pg1.

QS Asia Rankings 2026: Indian institutions slip amid rising competition despite improved scores, while China dominates rankings.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Education Sector

QS Asia rankings, Pg1.

QS Asia Rankings 2026: Indian institutions slip amid rising competition despite improved scores, while China dominates rankings.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

Building strategic ties with India, terror a threat to both: Israel FM, Pg1.

India and Israel deepen strategic ties with new defence pact, enhanced cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and technology.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

Building strategic ties with India, terror a threat to both: Israel FM, Pg1.

India and Israel deepen strategic ties with new defence pact, enhanced cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and technology.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi sixth most polluted city in country in October, Pg4.

Delhi ranks sixth most polluted city in October, with PM2.5 levels three times higher than September, reveals CREA report.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi sixth most polluted city in country in October, Pg4.

Delhi ranks sixth most polluted city in October, with PM2.5 levels three times higher than September, reveals CREA report.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

India, Israel ink pact on defence cooperation, Pg9.

India and Israel deepen defence ties with new MoU focusing on technology sharing, co-development, and counter-terrorism efforts.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

India, Israel ink pact on defence cooperation, Pg9.

India and Israel deepen defence ties with new MoU focusing on technology sharing, co-development, and counter-terrorism efforts.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

After SC setback, Centre weighs resuming job scheme in Bengal, Pg10.

Centre considers resuming MGNREGS in West Bengal with 'special conditions' after Supreme Court setback, ending three-year suspension.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections

After SC setback, Centre weighs resuming job scheme in Bengal, Pg10.

Centre considers resuming MGNREGS in West Bengal with 'special conditions' after Supreme Court setback, ending three-year suspension.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: Governance GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Not opposed to creation of new structures: IAF Chief, Pg14.

IAF supports theaterisation with deliberations; CDS emphasizes Operation Sindoor's lessons for tri-service synergy and COSC role.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: Governance GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Not opposed to creation of new structures: IAF Chief, Pg14.

IAF supports theaterisation with deliberations; CDS emphasizes Operation Sindoor's lessons for tri-service synergy and COSC role.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 2: International Relations GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Stop wildlife imports to India until proper checks in place: CITES report, Pg16.

CITES urges India to halt wildlife imports amid concerns over illegal trade and captive breeding loopholes exploited by zoos.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 2: International Relations GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Stop wildlife imports to India until proper checks in place: CITES report, Pg16.

CITES urges India to halt wildlife imports amid concerns over illegal trade and captive breeding loopholes exploited by zoos.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

WhatsApp, Meta get NCLAT go-ahead on data sharing, Pg19.

NCLAT allows WhatsApp to share user data with Meta but upholds ₹213.14 crore CCI penalty, overturning dominance findings.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

WhatsApp, Meta get NCLAT go-ahead on data sharing, Pg19.

NCLAT allows WhatsApp to share user data with Meta but upholds ₹213.14 crore CCI penalty, overturning dominance findings.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

How Bill Gates is reshaping discourse on climate action, Pg20.

Bill Gates sparks debate by prioritizing climate adaptation over mitigation, aligning with India's development-focused approach amidst global emission concerns.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

How Bill Gates is reshaping discourse on climate action, Pg20.

Bill Gates sparks debate by prioritizing climate adaptation over mitigation, aligning with India's development-focused approach amidst global emission concerns.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 2: Polity GS2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

In Trump's tariff war, why the US Supreme Court is a battlefield, Pg20.

US Supreme Court to decide on Trump's tariff powers, impacting trade deals with India and global trade dynamics.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 2: Polity GS2: Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

In Trump's tariff war, why the US Supreme Court is a battlefield, Pg20.

US Supreme Court to decide on Trump's tariff powers, impacting trade deals with India and global trade dynamics.

GS 1: Modern History GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Movie on its way, revisiting the Supreme Court's Shah Bano verdict, Pg20.

Bollywood film revisits Shah Bano case, sparking legal challenge and highlighting debates on secularism, minority rights, and maintenance laws.

GS 1: Modern History GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

News Analysis

SC to look into law banning surrogacy for second child, Pg1

SC to look into law banning surrogacy for second child, Pg1

SIR 2.0 begins in 9 States, 3 U.T.s, Pg1

SIR 2.0 begins in 9 States, 3 U.T.s, Pg1

Compound effect, Pg8

Compound effect, Pg8

Trump seems more in control of Israel than Hamas, Pg8

Trump seems more in control of Israel than Hamas, Pg8

Lives saved, livelihoods lost, Pg9

Lives saved, livelihoods lost, Pg9

India’s forests hold the future, Pg9

India’s forests hold the future, Pg9

How BRICS is challenging SWIFT, Pg10

How BRICS is challenging SWIFT, Pg10

A nationwide SIR: the need to check double entries in the electoral list, Pg11

A nationwide SIR: the need to check double entries in the electoral list, Pg11

‘U.S. HIRE Bill could light a fire in Indian economy’, Pg12

‘U.S. HIRE Bill could light a fire in Indian economy’, Pg12

DGCA plans full airfare refund for medical emergency cancellations, Pg14

DGCA plans full airfare refund for medical emergency cancellations, Pg14

Food systems huge violators of planetary limits: study, Pg14

Food systems huge violators of planetary limits: study, Pg14

After visit to Vantara, global wildlife panel recommends India pause animal imports, Pg14

After visit to Vantara, global wildlife panel recommends India pause animal imports, Pg14

Indian satellites: laden with features, PgII

Indian satellites: laden with features, PgII

Gamma-ray bursts from black hole ‘morsels’ could expose quantum gravity, PgII.

Gamma-ray bursts from black hole ‘morsels’ could expose quantum gravity, PgII.

US sanctions on Russian oil are not about Ukraine, but its own shale industry, Pg13.

US sanctions on Russian oil are not about Ukraine, but its own shale industry, Pg13.

QS Asia rankings, Pg1.

QS Asia rankings, Pg1.

Building strategic ties with India, terror a threat to both: Israel FM, Pg1.

Building strategic ties with India, terror a threat to both: Israel FM, Pg1.

Delhi sixth most polluted city in country in October, Pg4.

Delhi sixth most polluted city in country in October, Pg4.

India, Israel ink pact on defence cooperation, Pg9.

India, Israel ink pact on defence cooperation, Pg9.

After SC setback, Centre weighs resuming job scheme in Bengal, Pg10.

After SC setback, Centre weighs resuming job scheme in Bengal, Pg10.

Not opposed to creation of new structures: IAF Chief, Pg14.

Not opposed to creation of new structures: IAF Chief, Pg14.

Stop wildlife imports to India until proper checks in place: CITES report, Pg16.

Stop wildlife imports to India until proper checks in place: CITES report, Pg16.

WhatsApp, Meta get NCLAT go-ahead on data sharing, Pg19.

WhatsApp, Meta get NCLAT go-ahead on data sharing, Pg19.

How Bill Gates is reshaping discourse on climate action, Pg20.

How Bill Gates is reshaping discourse on climate action, Pg20.

In Trump's tariff war, why the US Supreme Court is a battlefield, Pg20.

In Trump's tariff war, why the US Supreme Court is a battlefield, Pg20.

Movie on its way, revisiting the Supreme Court's Shah Bano verdict, Pg20.

Movie on its way, revisiting the Supreme Court's Shah Bano verdict, Pg20.

Situation is spiralling out of control: Drivers of continued conflict in Sudan, Pg20.

Situation is spiralling out of control: Drivers of continued conflict in Sudan, Pg20.

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