UPSC Current Affairs 7 November 2025

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: 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: PolityPrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: 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: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Population and Associated Issues GS2: E Governance

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: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Population and Associated Issues GS2: E Governance

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: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: 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: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: 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: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS3: Inclusive Growth GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Government Budgeting

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 Justice GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS3: Inclusive Growth GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Government Budgeting

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 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 2: Social Justice GS2: Poverty and Hunger GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices GS3: 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 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 2: Social Justice GS2: Poverty and Hunger GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices GS3: 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: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: 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: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: 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: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: E Governance

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: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: E Governance

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: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: 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: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: 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 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Disaster Management GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: 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 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Disaster Management GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: 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 3: Internal Security GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

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 3: Internal Security GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

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: Polity GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS2: Constitutional Bodies GS2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

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: Polity GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS2: Constitutional Bodies GS2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

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: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS1: World Wars GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS1: World Wars GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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: Social Justice GS 2: International Relations GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Governance GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: 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: Social Justice GS 2: International Relations GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Governance GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: 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: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector

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: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector

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 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: 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 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: 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: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

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: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

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: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: 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: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: 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: Polity GS 2: Governance GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

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: Polity GS 2: Governance GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

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 Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

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 Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

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 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS2: Constitutional Bodies GS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

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 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS2: Constitutional Bodies GS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

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 1: Art & Culture GS 1: Modern History GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Literature GS2: Education Sector

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: Art & Culture GS 1: Modern History GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Literature GS2: Education Sector

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 3: Economy GS 1: Indian Geography GS3: Inclusive Growth GS1: Population and Associated Issues GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

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 3: Economy GS 1: Indian Geography GS3: Inclusive Growth GS1: Population and Associated Issues GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

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 2: International Relations GS 1: World History GS 2: Social Justice GS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

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: International Relations GS 1: World History GS 2: Social Justice GS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

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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