Current Affairs 07 November 2025

Maharashtra becomes the first state to partner with Starlink.

• Maharashtra has signed a letter of intent with Elon Musk's Starlink to launch satellite-based internet services. This makes Maharashtra the first state in India to collaborate with the company.
• This partnership will bring connectivity to remote districts like Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim and Dharashiv and support the Digital Maharashtra initiative.
• The move aims to strengthen digital, EV, coastal and disaster-resilient programmes.

Global agricultural areas depend on forest moisture across borders: Study.

• Agriculture in 155 countries depends on forest-based atmospheric moisture from other countries for up to 40% of rainfall.
• 105 countries receive 18% of their rainfall from their own national forests.
• Forest moisture supports 18% of global crop production and 30% of global crop exports.
• Food production, exports and imports are linked through the flow of atmospheric moisture between countries.

SC points to rise in AI-powered digital arrest scams.

• The Supreme Court, headed by Justice Surya Kant, described the rise in digital arrest scams as a huge challenge, with victims - mostly elderly - suffering losses of over ₹3,000 crore.
• Fraudsters impersonate officials using AI-generated visuals, leading the court to call for stricter digital security measures and stronger investigative powers.
• Justice Surya Kant will become the 53rd Chief Justice on November 24, 2025 and will serve till February 9, 2027.

Response Caravan protests soy-related deforestation in Brazil.

• Uniting more than 300 indigenous and local groups, the Response Caravan began a 14-day journey from Sinop (Mato Grosso) to Belém (Para) on November 4, 2025, ahead of COP30.
• The march denounces deforestation, pollution and land acquisition by agribusiness, ports and the Ferrogrão Railway, which threaten the Cerrado and Amazon biomes.
• Indigenous leaders say soy expansion, pesticides and green logistics are destroying ecosystems.

Odisha issues SOP to make agricultural equipment women-friendly.

• The Odisha government on November 4, 2025 released the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for ergonomics testing of farm implements specially designed for women farmers.
• It aims to design equipment that reduces strenuous work, pain and health issues, as more than 50% of women farmers suffer from musculoskeletal disorders due to male-centric equipment.
• This SOP, based on pilot projects under Shri Anna Abhiyaan, will guide the testing of existing/new agricultural equipment.