CLAT 2027 Daily Current Affairs - November 2, 2026 | CJI on Court Delays, GST Surge, Navy's Warship Push

1. CJI Flags Litigants Rushing to Supreme Court as HC Pendency Crosses 65 Lakh

In the news: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant raised concerns over litigants approaching the Supreme Court for urgent hearings in cases already pending before High Courts. Speaking at the Kerala High Court's platinum jubilee event, he noted that over 65.5 lakh cases are pending in High Courts. There are also 292 judicial vacancies against a sanctioned strength of 1,122 judges.

The CJI said High Courts have wider powers under Article 226 than the Supreme Court has under Article 32. He also called for more transparent listing procedures so that access to timely justice does not depend on a person's ability to travel to Delhi.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• Article 32: Allows citizens to approach the Supreme Court directly to protect their fundamental rights.

• Article 226: Gives High Courts the power to issue writs for fundamental rights and other legal purposes. Its scope is wider than Article 32.

• Judicial pendency: Refers to cases that are yet to be decided by courts.

• Judicial vacancies: Judge posts that remain unfilled against the approved number of posts.

MCQs

Q1. How many cases were pending in India's High Courts, as cited by the CJI?
 A. 6.5 lakh
 B. 65.5 lakh
 C. 97,201
 D. 1,122

 Answer: B

Q2. Under which Article do High Courts get powers wider than the Supreme Court's own writ powers?
 A. Article 32
 B. Article 21
 C. Article 226
 D. Article 14

 Answer: C

Q3. What concern did the CJI raise about litigants travelling to Delhi?
 A. Travel cost for lawyers
 B. Timely justice shouldn't depend on ability to travel to the national capital
 C. Delhi High Court workload
 D. Transfer of judges

 Answer: B

2. GST Collections Rise 23% to Rs 2.31 Lakh Crore in October

In the news: India's gross GST collections rose 23% year-on-year to Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October. This was the second consecutive month with collections above Rs 2 lakh crore. Festive-season demand supported the rise. Domestic sales contributed over Rs 1.59 lakh crore, while GST revenue from imports increased 42% to Rs 72,246 crore. After refunds, net collections stood at over Rs 2.03 lakh crore, up 26%.

From April to October, gross GST collections grew 13.2% to more than Rs 14.77 lakh crore.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• Gross GST collection: Total GST collected before refunds are deducted.

• Net GST collection: Amount left after deducting refunds from gross collections.

• CGST: Central Goods and Services Tax, collected by the Centre on intra-state sales.

• SGST: State Goods and Services Tax, collected by state governments on intra-state sales.

• IGST: Integrated Goods and Services Tax, collected on inter-state sales and imports.

• GST 2.0: Refers to recent changes aimed at simplifying the GST system and improving compliance.

MCQs

Q1. What was India's gross GST collection in October 2026?

A. Rs 1.5 lakh crore
B. Rs 2.31 lakh crore
C. Rs 14.77 lakh crore
D. Rs 72,246 crore

Answer: B

Q2. By how much did GST revenue from imports rise in October?

A. 16%
B. 23%
C. 42%
D. 6.5%

Answer: C

Q3. What were the net GST collections in October after refunds?

A. Rs 27,934 crore
B. Rs 1.59 lakh crore
C. Over Rs 2.03 lakh crore
D. Rs 51,340 crore

Answer: C

3. Navy Plans Rs 80,000-Crore Next-Generation Destroyer Project

In the news: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, gave in-principle approval to the Navy's next-generation destroyer project, known as Project 18A. The programme is estimated to cost Rs 80,000 crore. It aims to build stealth-guided missile destroyers with nearly 75% indigenous content.

Both public and private defence companies can bid for the project. Delivery is expected five to ten years after the contracts are signed. The Navy needs new destroyers as older warships near retirement and China expands its naval presence in the Indian Ocean.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• Defence Acquisition Council (DAC): The top defence procurement body, chaired by the Defence Minister.

• Project 18A: The Navy's programme to build next-generation stealth-guided missile destroyers.

• Indigenous content: The share of a defence product made in India. It supports the Centre's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

• Indian Ocean Region (IOR): A key maritime region where India seeks to protect its strategic interests.

MCQs

Q1. Who chairs the Defence Acquisition Council?

A. Prime Minister
B. Defence Minister
C. Chief of Naval Staff
D. Home Minister

Answer: B

Q2. What is the estimated cost of the Navy's next-generation destroyer project?

A. Rs 17,000 crore
B. Rs 80,000 crore
C. Rs 2.31 lakh crore
D. Rs 13,705 crore

Answer: B

Q3. What share of indigenous content is planned for the new warships?

A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 100%

Answer: C

4. ISRO Launches GSLV-F18 with NVS-03 Navigation Satellite

In the news: ISRO successfully launched the GSLV-F18 mission carrying the NVS-03 satellite. It was ISRO's second successful launch of 2026, following two PSLV failures in the previous 18 months. Once placed in orbit, NVS-03 is expected to strengthen NavIC, India's satellite navigation system, which has been short of a functional satellite for six months.

The satellite carries an indigenously developed atomic clock. Earlier satellites used imported clocks. An editorial also called for more funding and staff for ISRO, including around Rs 17,000 crore for the Department of Space in the next Budget.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• NavIC: Navigation with Indian Constellation, India's own satellite navigation system.

• GSLV: Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, used to launch satellites into space.

• Atomic clock: A highly accurate clock used to maintain precise time for satellite navigation.

• Department of Space: The government department responsible for India's space programme and ISRO.

MCQs

Q1. Which satellite did the GSLV-F18 mission carry?

A. Chandrayaan-3
B. NVS-03
C. Aditya-L1
D. INSAT-4B

Answer: B

Q2. Which Indian navigation system will NVS-03 support?

A. GPS
B. NavIC
C. GAGAN
D. GLONASS

Answer: B

Q3. Which important indigenous component does NVS-03 carry?

A. Solar panel
B. Atomic clock
C. Camera
D. Radar

Answer: B

5. Support for UN Resolution Against US Embargo on Cuba Falls

In the news: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) passed its annual resolution calling for an end to the US economic embargo on Cuba. However, support fell sharply. More than 180 of the 193 member countries had backed the resolution for a decade. The number fell to 165 in 2025 and dropped further to 130 this year. Another 25 countries abstained, while 17 voted against it.

The decline has been linked to pressure from the Trump administration on other countries to change their votes.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• UN General Assembly (UNGA): The main UN body where all member countries have one vote.

• Embargo: A restriction on trade with a particular country. The US has maintained an economic embargo on Cuba since the Cold War era.

• UNGA resolutions: Generally not legally binding, but they reflect the views of member countries.

• Abstention: When a country chooses not to vote in favour of or against a resolution.

MCQs

Q1. How many countries voted in favour of the resolution against the US embargo on Cuba this year?

A. 180
B. 165
C. 130
D. 193

Answer: C

Q2. In which year did the UN General Assembly first pass its annual resolution against the Cuba embargo?

A. 1992
B. 2001
C. 2015
D. 2020

Answer: A

Q3. What has been linked to the decline in support for the resolution?

A. Cuba withdrew its request
B. Pressure from the Trump administration on member countries
C. A UN Security Council veto
D. COVID-19 restrictions

Answer: B

November 2, 2026 Current Affairs: Quick Revision

Here are the important facts and terms to remember from the five topics covered today for CLAT exam:

• Article 32: Right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.

• Article 226: High Courts' power to issue writs for fundamental rights and other purposes.

• GST collections: Gross collections rose 23% to Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October.

• DAC: Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by the Defence Minister.

• Project 18A: Navy's next-generation destroyer programme.

• NavIC: India's satellite navigation system.

• GSLV-F18: ISRO mission that carried the NVS-03 satellite.

• UNGA resolution on Cuba: Calls for an end to the US economic embargo on Cuba.