CLAT 2027 Daily Current Affairs - November 3, 2026 | Firecracker Order, Legislative Councils, IDBI Bank Sale

Supreme Court Allows Green Firecrackers for Two Days in Delhi-NCR

In the news: The Supreme Court allowed the sale and bursting of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR only on November 7 and 8, after which the complete ban will resume. The Bench said only manufacturers certified by CSIR-NEERI and PESO can produce green crackers between November 2 and 6, and only crackers with product-specific QR codes can be sold. Cancelled trader licences will be restored temporarily from November 4 to 6.

The Court said the right to religious practice under Article 25(1) is subject to public order, morality and health, and that the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to a healthy, pollution-free environment. It noted the State had "utterly failed" to enforce its cracker restrictions since 2015.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• Article 25(1): Protects freedom of conscience and the right to practise, profess and propagate religion, subject to public order, morality and health.

• Article 21: Guarantees the right to life, interpreted by courts to include the right to a clean and healthy environment.

• CSIR-NEERI: A government research institute that certifies which firecrackers qualify as "green" or less polluting.

• PESO: Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation, which regulates the safety standards of explosives, including firecrackers.

MCQs

Q1. A trader argues that a ban on bursting firecrackers violates his right to religious freedom. Which response best matches the Court's reasoning?
A. Article 25(1) is absolute and cannot be limited
B. Article 25(1) is subject to public order, morality and health, and Article 21 includes a pollution-free environment
C. Religious practices are outside the scope of the Constitution
D. Only Parliament can restrict religious practices 

Answer: B

Q2. Which Directive Principle directs the State to protect and improve the environment?
 A. Article 44
 B. Article 47
 C. Article 48A
 D. Article 51
 Answer: C

 Q3. Which two bodies must certify manufacturers to produce green firecrackers?
A. CSIR-NEERI and PESO
 B. CPCB and MoEF
 C. BIS and FSSAI
 D. ISRO and DRDO

Answer: A

Legislative Councils Back in Focus After Elections in Four States

In the news: Elections to 28 Legislative Council seats were held last week in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka, reviving public interest in how these councils work. Under Article 168, only six States: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, currently have a Legislative Council.

Article 171 caps council membership at one-third of the Assembly's strength, with a minimum of 40 members, elected through a mix of local bodies, graduates, teachers, MLAs and nominations. Article 172 says the council cannot be dissolved, and members serve six-year terms. Unlike the Assembly, the council has limited power over bills and can delay a bill for a maximum of four months.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• Article 168: Lists the States that currently have a bicameral legislature with a Legislative Council.

• Article 169: Allows Parliament to create or abolish a Legislative Council if the State Assembly passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority.

• Article 171: Fixes the composition and maximum strength of a Legislative Council.

• Article 172: States that a Legislative Council is a permanent body, not subject to dissolution, with members serving six-year terms.

MCQs

 Q1. How many States currently have a Legislative Council, as per the passage?
A. Four
 B. Five
 C. Six
 D. Eight

 Answer: C

 Q2. Under which Article can Parliament create or abolish a State's Legislative Council?
A. Article 168
 B. Article 169
 C. Article 171
 D. Article 172

 Answer: B

 Q3. For how long can a Legislative Council delay a bill passed by the Assembly?
A. One month
 B. Four months
 C. Six months
 D. One year

 Answer: B

Defence Ministry Signs ₹53,866-Crore Deal for 8 Next Generation Corvettes

In the news: The Defence Ministry signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) to build eight Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs) for the Navy. GRSE will build five corvettes and GSL the remaining three. This is the first time warships designed indigenously by the Navy will be built by Defence Public Sector Undertakings.

The NGCs will carry advanced missiles, weapons and sensors, boosting the Navy's anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The project is expected to generate around 72 lakh person-days of shipyard employment and 460 lakh person-days in ancillary industries over the next decade.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs): Smaller, versatile warships meant for coastal defence and anti-submarine operations.

• Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU): A government-owned company producing defence equipment, such as GRSE and GSL here.

• Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence: The push for self-reliance in military production, reflected in this indigenous design-and-build model.

• Indigenisation: Replacing imported defence equipment with domestically designed and manufactured alternatives.

MCQs

 Q1. What is the total value of the contract signed for the eight corvettes?
A. ₹17,000 crore
 B. ₹53,866.50 crore
 C. ₹80,000 crore
 D. ₹2.31 lakh crore

 Answer: B

 Q2. Which two shipbuilders will construct the Next Generation Corvettes?
A. Mazagon Dock and Cochin Shipyard
 B. GRSE and Goa Shipyard Limited
 C. L&T and Reliance Defence
 D. HAL and BEL

 Answer: B

 Q3. What makes this project significant for India's defence manufacturing?
A. It is fully imported technology
 B. It is the first time Navy-designed warships are built by DPSUs
 C. It involves only private companies
 D. It replaces the Navy's submarine fleet

 Answer: B

Congress Demands JPC Probe into Sale of IDBI Bank

In the news: The Congress demanded an immediate halt to the proposed sale of IDBI Bank to Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings and sought a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe, alleging the government manipulated the bank's valuation. The party claimed the foreign buyer would use the bank's own funds to finance the acquisition.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the transaction a "major scam" and demanded that both valuation reports be made public. Another leader, Shaktisinh Gohil, alleged the disinvestment process lacked transparency, raising concerns over how IDBI Bank's real estate assets were valued.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• Disinvestment: The sale of government stake in a public sector company to private or foreign buyers.

• Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC): A committee with members from both Houses of Parliament, often set up to probe allegations of financial irregularity.

• Valuation report: An assessment of a company's worth, central to disputes over whether an asset is sold too cheaply.

• Public Sector Undertaking (PSU): A government-owned company; IDBI Bank's sale is part of the broader disinvestment of PSUs.

MCQs

 Q1. Which company is proposed to acquire IDBI Bank?
A. Fairfax Financial Holdings
 B. HSBC
 C. Blackstone
 D. Goldman Sachs

 Answer: A

 Q2. What did the Congress demand regarding the valuation of IDBI Bank?
A. A faster sale process
 B. That both valuation reports be made public
 C. A ban on all disinvestment
 D. Increased foreign investment

 Answer: B

 Q3. What type of probe did the Congress seek into the transaction?
A. CBI inquiry
 B. Joint Parliamentary Committee probe
 C. Supreme Court-monitored probe
 D. RBI audit only

 Answer: B

NSA Ajit Doval Holds Defence Talks in Vietnam

In the news: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, General Phan Van Giang, in Hanoi to review bilateral defence cooperation. The meeting is part of Doval's two-day visit aimed at strengthening the India-Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The Indian Embassy in Vietnam said the two leaders discussed ongoing defence cooperation and explored ways to expand engagement. Doval is scheduled to meet senior Vietnamese leaders to discuss security, defence and strategic affairs during his visit.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• National Security Adviser (NSA): The Prime Minister's chief adviser on national security and foreign policy matters.

• Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: A high-level diplomatic framework for deep cooperation between two countries across sectors, including defence.

• India-Vietnam relations: Seen as an important part of India's "Act East" policy amid shared concerns about China's regional influence.

• Bilateral defence cooperation: Cooperation between two countries' militaries, including training, equipment and joint exercises.

MCQs

 Q1. Who did NSA Ajit Doval meet during his visit to Vietnam?
A. Vietnam's President
 B. Vietnam's Deputy PM and Defence Minister, General Phan Van Giang
 C. Vietnam's Foreign Minister
 D. Vietnam's Prime Minister

 Answer: B

 Q2. What partnership framework is being strengthened through this visit?
A. India-Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
 B. ASEAN Free Trade Agreement
 C. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
 D. Quad Security Dialogue

 Answer: A

 Q3. In which city did the meeting between Doval and the Vietnamese Defence Minister take place?
A. Ho Chi Minh City
 B. Hanoi
 C. Da Nang
 D. Hue

 Answer: B

November 3, 2026 Current Affairs: Quick Revision

Here are the important facts and terms to remember from the five topics covered today for CLAT 2027:

• Article 25(1): Right to religious practice, subject to public order, morality and health.

• Article 21: Right to life, includes the right to a healthy environment.

• Article 168: Lists States with a Legislative Council.

• Article 171 and 172: Composition and permanence of Legislative Councils.

• NGC deal: ₹53,866.50 crore contract for 8 Next Generation Corvettes.

• JPC probe: Demanded by Congress into the IDBI Bank-Fairfax sale.

• NSA Ajit Doval: Held defence talks in Vietnam on bilateral cooperation.

• India-Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Framework for deeper defence ties.