This is the current affairs of 7 & 8 November 2025. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. According to the report of the South African Presidency of G-20, how much did the wealth of the richest 1% of India increase between the years 2000 and 2023?
a. 30%
b. 53%
c. 62%
d. 73%
Answer: c. 62% (In China, the figure is 54%.)
– According to The Hindu newspaper, a study led by Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz warns that global inequality has reached “emergency” levels, threatening democracy, economic stability, and climate progress.
At the global level
– The G-20 Committee on Global Inequality includes Jayati Ghosh, Winnie Byanyima, and Imran Valodia.
– According to the committee, between 2000 and 2024, the world’s richest 1% of people acquired 41% of the new wealth created, while the bottom half of humanity received only 1%.
Note: It states that the richest 1 percent have increased their share of wealth in more than half of countries, accounting for about 74 percent of the global population.
Proposal for a Panel to Monitor Inequality
– The report proposes the establishment of an International Inequality Panel (IPI), modeled after the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), to monitor global trends and guide policymaking.
– This body, to be launched under the South African G20 presidency, will provide governments with “authoritative and accessible” data on inequality and its causes.
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2. Name the CEO of Tesla, who received the largest corporate pay package in history (1 trillion in a decade)?
a. Jeff Bezos
b. Elon Musk
c. Larry Ellison
d. Mark Zuckerberg
Answer: b. Elon Musk (currently the richest person in the world.)
1 trillion US dollars means
– 100,000 crore dollars ≈ ₹84 lakh crore (in Indian rupees)
How much is India’s economy?
– India’s current economy is valued at approximately 4.3 trillion US dollars, making it the fourth largest economy in the world.
– Tesla CEO Elon Musk received shareholder approval for the largest corporate pay package in history (1 trillion USD) in November 2025.
– Because investors supported his vision of making the electric vehicle manufacturer a leader in the world of AI and robotics.
– More than 75% of investors supported this proposal at the company’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas.
– In fact, Musk had hinted that if he did not receive this pay package, he would leave the company. This had a widespread impact.
(In 10 years) Elon Musk will have to meet the following targets for this package:
– Musk’s new targets include producing 20 million vehicles, deploying 1 million robot taxis, selling 1 million humanoid robots, and reaching a core profit of $400 billion.
– But Musk will only receive the payment if Tesla’s share price steadily increases—first from the current $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion, and then to $8.5 trillion.
– Upon completing each stage—that is, achieving an operational goal and a valuation milestone—Musk will receive 1% of the company’s shares.
– Therefore, even if he doesn’t fully achieve some of his larger goals, he could still earn billions of dollars.
– If Musk achieves all these targets, he will be entitled to 12% of the company’s stock, or approximately $1 trillion.
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3. The Election Commission has started the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in how many states and union territories?
a. 28 states and 8 union territories
b. 20 states and 2 union territories
c. 9 states and 3 union territories
d. 5 states and 2 union territories
Answer: c. 9 states and 3 union territories
– The Election Commission has started the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) on November 4, 2025.
– This phase will involve Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in nine states and three union territories.
– Approximately 51 crore voters will participate in this phase.
– Booth-level officers will distribute counting forms to voters.
First Phase
– The first phase of the SIR process was conducted in Bihar earlier this year, after which more than 68 lakh names were removed from the voter list.
Nine states and three union territories
– Chhattisgarh
– Goa
– Gujarat
– Kerala
– Madhya Pradesh
– Rajasthan
– Tamil Nadu
– Uttar Pradesh
– West Bengal
– Andaman and Nicobar Islands
– Lakshadweep
– Puducherry
Opposition to the process
– Several parties strongly opposed the SIR process.
– West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee alleged “silent, invisible rigging.”
– Tamil Nadu’s Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party challenged the process in the Supreme Court, calling it “arbitrary, unfair, and disenfranchising.”
When will the assembly elections be held in SIR states?
– West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry in 2026.
– Goa, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh in 2027.
– Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan in 2028.
What is the purpose of SIR?
– The Election Commission says that a special revision was conducted in 2004, but it has been pending for the last 21 years.
– Over this period of time, many changes have become necessary in the voter list.
For example, migration, a person’s name appearing in two voter lists,
a name remaining on the voter list even after death, or the name of a foreign citizen being added by mistake.
– The purpose of SIR is to ensure that no eligible person is left out of the voter list and no ineligible person is included in it.
Where to check your and your family’s names
– The Commission said in a statement that voters can check their names and the names of their family members in the previous SIR voter list.
– They can visit the website https://voters.eci.gov.in/
and fill in the required details in the enumeration forms.
– For assistance, voters can contact their BLO.
– They can use the “Book-a-call with BLO” feature on the ECINet app or call the toll-free number 1950 with their STD code.
When will the draft electoral rolls be published?
– The draft electoral rolls will be published on December 9th.
– Claims and objections can then be submitted from December 9th to January 8th. Notices will be issued, and the hearing and verification process will run from December 9th to January 31st.
– The final electoral rolls will be published on February 7th.
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4. Which stadium has been selected to host the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final?
a. Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
b. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
c. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
d. Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Answer: b. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
– The ICC has selected five venues in India for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in February-March 2026.
– These are Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, and Delhi.
– Along with this, two venues have also been selected in Sri Lanka.
– Let us tell you that the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is the frontrunner to host the final.
– However, an official announcement is expected soon.
– According to the BCCI, this time the World Cup will be played in fewer cities than the 2023 World Cup, and at least six matches are expected to be played at each venue.
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5. Which animal was the first animal to die from encephalomyocarditis virus in an Indian zoo?
a. African cheetah
b. African boar
c. African elephant
d. African rhinoceros
Answer: c. African elephant (Name Shankar, age 29, died September 2025.)
– This is a rodent-borne virus that caused the death of this elephant.
– This elephant’s name was Shankar. He was 29 years old.
– This elephant died in its enclosure at the Delhi Zoo on September 17, 2025. This information was received in November 2025.
Why was the elephant brought from Africa?
– A 29-year-old male elephant, brought from Zimbabwe in November 1998. It was a diplomatic gift to former Indian President Shankar Dayal Sharma.
Encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV)
– The EMCV virus is a member of the Picornaviridae family (small, RNA viruses).
– Infection with this virus causes EMCV and reproductive disease in pigs.
– Although many mammals can carry this virus, pigs are considered domestic carriers because they are most easily infected.
– It is believed to be spread by rodents (rats, squirrels, etc.).
National Zoological Park
– The National Zoological Park (originally the Delhi Zoo) is a 176-acre zoo located near the Old Fort in Delhi, India.
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6. PM Modi released a commemorative coin worth how many rupees during the inauguration of the “One Year Commemoration” to mark the completion of 150 years of “Vande Mataram”?
a. 50 rupees
b. 100 rupees
c. 150 rupees
d. 1000 rupees
Answer: c. 150 rupees
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a year-long commemoration to mark 150 years of “Vande Mataram” on November 7, 2025.
– Also released a commemorative postage stamp and a commemorative coin of Rs 150.
– The ceremony was held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
Note – This event marks the formal launch of a year-long nationwide commemoration (from November 7, 2025 to November 7, 2026).
About Vande Mataram
– The song Vande Mataram was composed in Sanskrit by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
– It was a source of inspiration for the people in the freedom struggle.
– It is considered to be the equivalent of Jana Gana Mana.
– This song was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee on the occasion of Akshaya Navami, which fell on November 7, 1875.
– This song was first published in the literary magazine “Bangadarshan” as a part of Chatterjee’s novel “Anandamath.”
– The duration of the national song is approximately 1 minute and 9 seconds.
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7. Which advanced communication satellite was successfully launched by ISRO on its most powerful launch vehicle, LVM3 (earlier GSLV MK-III) in November 2025?
a. GSAT-31
b. GSAT-7A
c. GSAT-7R
d. IRS-1A
Answer: c. GSAT-7R (CMS-03)
– GSAT-7R (also known as CMS-03) launched on November 2, 2025, aboard an LVM3-M5 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
– LVM3-M5 means: Fifth operational flight of Launch Vehicle Mark-3
– CMS-03 is a multi-band communications satellite that will provide services over a wide oceanic region, including the Indian landmass.
Heaviest satellite ever launched [GSAT-7R (CMS-03)]
– This indigenously designed and developed satellite, weighing approximately 4,400 kg, is the heaviest satellite ever launched by an Indian rocket.
– ISRO launched an even heavier satellite in 2018—GSAT-11, weighing over 5,800 kg. It was launched on a European Ariane-5 rocket.
– The GSAT-7R satellite will serve the Indian Navy and enhance its space-based communication and maritime domain awareness capabilities.
ISRO
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
Established – 15 August 1969
Chairman – V. Narayanan
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8. In which type of crime did the Supreme Court make it mandatory for the police to give the reason in writing to the arrested person at the time of arrest?
a. Only in serious crimes
b. Only in cases under special laws (such as the PMLA or UAPA)
c. Only in economic crimes
d. In all types of crimes
Answer: d. In all types of crimes (whether minor or major, whether an IPC case or a new BNS case) should the police be required to provide written reasons to the person at the time of arrest?
– The Supreme Court gave a very important judgment on 7 November 2025.
– “The right to inform the arrested person of the reasons for arrest is a mandatory provision of the Constitution, applicable to all offences and under all laws, including the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (now BNS 2023).
What was the situation before?
– Written reasons were required only in specific laws like the PMLA and UAPA.
– In IPC/BNS cases like general theft, assault, and murder, the police would simply provide verbal information.
Is this a fundamental right?
– The Supreme Court held that under Article 22(1) of the Constitution, when arresting a person, the reason for his arrest must be informed.
– This is not a mere formality, but a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution, guaranteeing the security and liberty of every citizen.
– The Court further stated that the reasons for arrest must be stated in writing and in a language the arrested person can understand.
– This information must be given to him at a reasonable time, and in any case, at least two hours before his production before a magistrate.
– Failure to comply with this rule will render the arrest and subsequent remand illegal and the person will be released.
Why this decision came
– The decision came on appeals arising from the arrest of the accused in the BMW hit-and-run case that occurred in Worli in July 2024.
– The accused argued that their arrest was illegal because they were not informed of the grounds for their arrest.
– The Bombay High Court upheld their arrest, following which they approached the Supreme Court.
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9. Which national park of India has been given ‘Good’ status by IUCN in October-November 2025?
a. Sundarbans National Park
b. Ranthambore National Park
c. Kanchenjunga National Park
d. Gir National Park
Answer: c. Kanchenjunga National Park
– The IUCN has rated Khangchendzonga National Park ‘Good’ in its latest global review.
– It is the only Indian site to receive this positive rating.
– This is in contrast to the Western Ghats and Sundarbans, where there are ecological concerns.
– This recognition highlights the park’s role in sustainable forest management and its potential contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through carbon sequestration.
Kanchenjunga National Park
– Kanchenjunga National Park is India’s first “mixed” UNESCO World Heritage Site (2016), having both natural and cultural significance.
– It is also known as the Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve.
– It is located in the state of Sikkim.
– It covers 1,784 square kilometers and includes the peak of Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters).
– The region plays a vital role in climate balance and environmental protection.
– Its management practices are an example for carbon offset and clean energy projects.
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)
– The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is a global organization that works to conserve nature and natural resources. It was founded in 1948.
– It is the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network.
– It has over 160 member countries.
– It has over 1,400 member organizations (both governmental and non-governmental)
– It has over 17,000 experts (such as scientists, environmentalists, and policymakers)
– Its main objective: Nature conservation, biodiversity protection, and addressing global environmental issues.
– Notable works: The Red List of Threatened Species – a database of endangered species, such as the Indian One-Horned Rhino or the Snow Leopard.
– India has been a member of the IUCN since 1969.
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10. Who became the first Indian-origin mayor of New York?
a. Siddhartha Mukherjee
b. Jennifer Rajkumar
c. Zohran Mamdani
d. Waris Ahluwalia
Answer: c. Zohran Mamdani (Became the first Muslim, South Asian mayor of New York) [34 years old]
– He is the Democratic Party candidate who won the mayoral election in New York.
– He made history by becoming the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of New York. He is the second youngest mayor in New York’s history.
– He defeated former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in the election.
Zohran Mamdani
– Born in Uganda to parents of Indian origin, Mamdani moved with his family to New York at the age of seven.
– His mother, Mira Nair, is a renowned film director, and his father, Professor Mahmood Mamdani, teaches at Columbia University.
– Zohran Mamdani became a US citizen in 2018.
Speech mentions former Indian Prime Minister
– In his post-victory speech, Zohran Mamdani invoked former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, saying that with his victory, New York City has also “stepped out of the old and into a new era.”
– Note: Just as Nehru had described India’s independence in 1947.
Nehru’s words: “Long years ago we made a promise to destiny, and now the time has come when we will fulfill that promise, perhaps not in full or in full measure, but to a large extent. At the stroke of midnight, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. There comes a moment, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out of the old into the new, when an era ends, and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds its expression.”
Who got how many votes?
– The Democratic Party won the NYC mayoral election, with Zohran Mamdani receiving 50.6 percent of the vote.
– Cuomo received 41.3 percent of the vote.
– Other parties received 8 percent of the vote.
– According to the NYC Election Board, voter turnout surpassed two million for the first time since 1969.
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11. Which state launched its first helicopter service in November 2025, aimed at promoting tourism by connecting major cities and religious places?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. Rajasthan
d. Gujarat
Answer: b. Madhya Pradesh
– Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched the helicopter service on November 1.
– According to officials, this is the first service of its kind launched by any state in the country.
– The launch of the project coincided with the state’s 70th foundation day celebrations.
– The Chief Minister said that the new service will initially connect major tourist destinations in three areas – Bhopal-Pachmarhi-Madhai, Indore-Ujjain-Omkareshwar, and Jabalpur-Kanha-Bandhavgarh.
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12. When is National Cancer Awareness Day Obeserved?
a. November 7th
b. November 8th
c. November 9th
d. November 10th
Answer: a. November 7th
– According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second leading cause of death globally.
– On November 7, 2014, former Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, announced that November 7 would be celebrated as National Cancer Awareness Day every year.
Who collects cancer incidence data?
– The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) was formed in 1965. It is an agency of the World Health Organization (WHO).
– This agency also collects and publishes data on the causes of cancer and the incidence of cancer worldwide.
Note –4. World Cancer Day is Obeserved on February
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13. When is World Radiography Day celebrated?
a. November 6th
b. November 7th
c. November 8th
d. November 10th
Answer: c. November 8th
– World Radiography Day is celebrated to honor the discovery of X-rays.
– Professor Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered X-rays in 1895.
– He was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for this discovery.
– X-rays play a vital role in the medical field in detecting diseases.
– They help doctors diagnose a variety of problems.
– X-rays have helped make disease diagnosis easier and painless.
– The first World Radiography Day was celebrated in 2007.
– This day is celebrated in collaboration with the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists.
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