November 2025 Current Affairs: Key Updates from India and the World - Textnotes

November 2025 Current Affairs: Key Updates from India and the World

Stay updated with the most important events and developments from November 2025, covering governance, economy, law, technology, and global trends. Perfect for competitive exams and general awareness.

01) Ministry of Corporate Affairs backs ex‑ante regulation of digital markets

  1. The ministry has invited proposals for a market study on aspects of the draft competition bill aimed at regulating large digital‑tech companies. The Economic Times
  2. Why it matters:
  3. Signals a shift from ex‑post (after‑the‑fact) regulation to ex‑ante (preventive) regulation in digital markets.
  4. Could affect how big tech firms operate in India, including rules around data, competition, and new business models.
  5. For India’s digital economy: may help competition but could also raise compliance costs for firms.
  6. Tip: If you’re studying economics/business/governance, track the evolution of the bill and how India aligns with global digital‑market regulation trends.


02) Supreme Court of India rules that grounds of arrest must be furnished in writing in all cases

  1. The Court held that any person arrested must be given written reasons for the arrest, including under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (replacement for the Indian Penal Code) and not just special laws like UAPA or PMLA. Hindustan Times
  2. Why it matters:
  3. Strengthens procedural safeguards and rights of the arrested.
  4. Has implications for policing, detention practices, fair trial rights, and the criminal‑justice system.
  5. For governance and legal studies: an example of judicial expansion of rights and accountability of state action.
  6. Tip: When covering governance/polity topics, link this to the rights enshrined under the Constitution, due‑process norms, and how reforms are happening at ground level.


03) G20 report: 83% of countries have high income‑inequality (Gini > 0.4)

  1. The report notes that 83% of countries account for 90% of world population and exhibit high income inequality (Gini coefficient above 0.4). Vision IAS
  2. Why it matters:
  3. Highlights the global nature of inequality and implications for sustainable development, social stability, and inclusive growth.
  4. For India: reinforces why welfare reforms, social safety nets and redistribution policies (such as UBI) are being discussed.
  5. For economy/social policy: opens up debates about universal vs targeted welfare, impact of automation, and job‐less growth.
  6. Tip: In exam‑type preparation, you can link this to India’s policies (e.g., welfare schemes, UBI discussions), global commitments (e.g., SDGs), and the measurement of inequality (Gini, etc.).