Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
đź“š Whether it’s about exams, career advice, or daily doubts, don’t hesitate—ask away!
đź’ˇ Daily Current Affairs for UPSC Quiz | Daily Quiz for UPSC
đź’ˇ Your Learning Partner Is Just a Click Away!
👉 Click here to Ask Your Question Now and get clear, reliable answers from experts.
Daily Current Affairs
7 November, 2025
1. Which constitutional distinction did the Centre highlight before the Supreme Court regarding elections?
A. Voting is a legal duty, not a right
B. Right to vote is fundamental, but freedom of voting is statutory
C. Right to vote is statutory, but freedom of voting is a fundamental expression
D. Both right and freedom of voting are constitutional rights
E. Voting and NOTA both fall under Article 21
Answer: C — Right to vote is statutory, but freedom of voting is a fundamental expression
Explanation: The Centre clarified that the right to vote comes from statute, while freedom of voting is linked to Article 19(1)(a) freedom of expression.
2. The petition challenging uncontested elections mainly argues that absence of polling violates:
A. Article 14
B. Article 19(1)(a)
C. Article 21
D. Article 32
E. Article 243
Answer: B — Article 19(1)(a)
Explanation: Petitioners said uncontested elections deny voters their right to express dissent through NOTA, violating freedom of speech/expression.
3. According to the EAT-Lancet report, global food systems are responsible for breaching how many planetary boundaries?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5 out of 6
Answer: E — 5 out of 6
Explanation: Food systems have breached five of the six planetary boundaries due to emissions, nutrient imbalance, and water stress.
4. Which agricultural component contributes the most to nitrogen and phosphorus imbalance according to the EAT-Lancet report?
A. Livestock farming
B. Grain cultivation
C. Fruit plantations
D. Aquaculture
E. Organic farming
Answer: B — Grain cultivation
Explanation: Grain-focused farming is the largest contributor to N, P, and water use causing imbalance.
5. INS Ikshak belongs to which category of naval vessels?
A. Offshore Patrol Vessel
B. Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship
C. Survey Vessel Large
D. Missile Destroyer
E. Frigate-Class Vessel
Answer: C — Survey Vessel Large
Explanation: INS Ikshak is the third Survey Vessel Large (SVL) used for hydrographic surveys and HADR support.
6. Which of the following is a key argument supporting Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India?
A. It will replace all welfare schemes immediately
B. It increases GDP growth automatically
C. It provides income security without eligibility filters
D. It reduces digital dependency
E. It removes the need for taxation reforms
Answer: C — It provides income security without eligibility filters
Explanation: UBI is seen as a rights-based, unconditional income support for all citizens.
7. SEBI increased the IPO anchor investor reservation from:
A. 10% to 20%
B. 20% to 25%
C. 25% to 33%
D. 33% to 40%
E. 40% to 50%
Answer: D — 33% to 40%
Explanation: SEBI revised anchor book allocation from 33% → 40% to boost institutional participation.
8. What is the primary purpose of the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) mechanism?
A. Allow companies to issue new shares
B. Facilitate lending and borrowing of securities for short selling
C. Provide insurance to investors
D. Replace clearing corporations
E. Regulate foreign portfolio investments
Answer: B — Facilitate lending and borrowing of securities for short selling
Explanation: SLB helps investors lend shares and enables short selling while ensuring guaranteed settlement.
9. Which deep-tech domain identified by WEF is used for autonomous field operations?
A. Generative AI
B. Robotics
C. CRISPR
D. Nanotechnology
E. Edge IoT
Answer: B — Robotics
Explanation: Robotics enables precision farming, autonomous machinery, and swarm robot systems.
10. PRADAN’s livelihood initiative helped how many rural households earn over ₹1 lakh annually in FY 2024–25?
A. 1 lakh
B. 2 lakh
C. 3 lakh
D. 4 lakh
E. 5 lakh
Answer: E — 5 lakh
Explanation: PRADAN supported 5 lakh rural households, highlighting significant progress in rural development.
