Top Current Affairs (7 Nov 2025): WJP Rule of Law Index, Indian Navy’s ‘Ikshak’, Sinner wins Paris Masters, Sri Sri award, Delhi Zoo EMCV case, Kartik Naach Nepal.
1) WJP Rule of Law Index 2025
The World Justice Project (WJP) released the Rule of Law Index 2025, measuring rule of law, human rights, transparency, and justice system quality.
The rule of law weakened further in 68% of countries.
India ranked 86th with an overall score of 0.49 among 143 countries.
Denmark topped the index, followed by Norway, Finland, and Sweden.
China ranked 92nd; Pakistan 130th; Afghanistan 142nd; Venezuela 143rd.
2) Indian Navy Commissions Survey Vessel ‘Ikshak’
The Indian Navy commissioned SVL-class survey vessel ‘Ikshak’ at Naval Base Kochi on 6 Nov 2025. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata, it is the third in the SVL series with 80%+ indigenous content. Designed for coastal and deep hydrographic surveys in ports, coasts, and navigation channels, ‘Ikshak’ (Sanskrit: “guide”) is deployed with the Southern Naval Command, Kochi.
Indian Navy: Reconstituted on 26 Jan 1950 (origin 1612); HQ New Delhi; CNS Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi; Navy Day: 4 Dec. Major Commands: Western (Mumbai), Eastern (Visakhapatnam), Southern (Kochi).
3) Jannik Sinner Wins Rolex Paris Masters 2025
Jannik Sinner (Italy) won the 2025 Rolex Paris Masters (Paris, France), defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime (Canada) in straight sets. It is Sinner’s fifth title of 2025, taking him back to ATP World No. 1.
Grand Slams 2025 (singles):
Australian Open: Men – Jannik Sinner; Women – Madison Keys
French Open: Men – Carlos Alcaraz; Women – Coco Gauff
Wimbledon: Men – Jannik Sinner; Women – Iga Swiatek
US Open: Men – Carlos Alcaraz; Women – Aryna Sabalenka
4) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Receives Global Peace Honour
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar received the World Peace and Security Leader Award (2025) from Boston Global Forum (BGF) and AI World Society (AIWS) for contributions to global peace, reconciliation, and humanitarian leadership. He is the founder of the Art of Living Foundation.
Other 2025 Awards (highlights): Israel’s highest civilian honour – Donald Trump; Nobel Literature – László Krasznahorkai; Nobel Peace – Maria Corinna Machado; Economics Nobel – Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, Peter Howitt; Dadasaheb Phalke – Mohanlal; International Booker – Banu Mushtaq; PEN Translator – Gitanjali Shree.
5) Delhi Zoo Reports First EMCV Fatality in Indian Zoos
The only African elephant at the Delhi Zoo died due to Encephalomyocarditis Virus (EMCV) — reported as the first such fatality in any Indian zoo. EMCV causes inflammation of heart and brain muscles, potentially leading to heart failure, and is primarily rodent-borne (rats, squirrels). It was first identified in 1945 in a gibbon in Florida.
6) Nepal’s 300-Year-Old Kartik Naach Concludes at Patan Durbar
Nepal’s historic Kartik Naach festival concluded at Patan Durbar (Lalitpur). Also called ‘Katti Pyakha’ (Kartik’s play), it began in the 17th century under King Siddhinasimha Malla and depicts episodes from Lord Vishnu’s avatars (e.g., Narasimha, Vastraharan). It is a key cultural marker of the Newar community.
Major Festivals 2025 (India): Nuakhai (Odisha), Behdienkhlam (Meghalaya), Harela (Uttarakhand), Cheiraoba (Manipur), Thrissur Pooram & Attukal Pongal (Kerala), Saraswati Pushkaralu (Telangana).
7) ECI Launches International Election Visitors Programme (IEVP) 2025
The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched the IEVP 2025 on 4 Nov 2025 to showcase India’s electoral process to international delegates. 14 representatives from France, South Africa, Belgium, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Colombia are participating and will observe the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections on 6 Nov.
ECI: Founded 25 Jan 1950; Articles 324–329 (Part XV); HQ New Delhi; Chief Election Commissioner: Gyanesh Kumar; conducts Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Assembly, President & Vice-President elections. National Voters’ Day: 25 Jan. CEC tenure: 6 years or age 65.
8) India Ranks 3rd in Clean Industrial Project Pipeline (2025)
India is 3rd globally in clean industrial project pipeline (after China and the US), per the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) report released at COP28. India has 65 projects in the pipeline, concentrated in Odisha, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan, mainly across chemicals, steel, cement, aluminium, and aviation.
9) ICGH 2025: International Conference on Green Hydrogen
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) will host ICGH 2025 on 11–12 Nov 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Focus: production, policy, finance, markets, and applications in refining, fertilizer, steel, chemicals, aviation, and shipping. The event supports India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (launched 2023).
10) Obituaries & Notable Passings
Daya Dongre (Marathi actress) passed away on 3 Nov 2025 (born 11 Mar 1940, Amravati, Maharashtra); active in theatre, films, and TV.
Recent passings: Charles Coste(y) (oldest Olympic gold medallist), Kim Yong Nam (former North Korean head of state), Manuel Frederick (former Indian hockey star), Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand, Piyush Pandey (advertising legend), Rishabh Tandon (singer), Varinder Ghuman (Punjabi actor, bodybuilder).