Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 18th November 2025
1. Maharashtra Pushes Ahead With Pod Taxi Network Plan. Maharashtra asks the MMRDA to begin feasibility studies for India’s first pod taxi corridor. The proposed network will link Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Mira-Bhayandar. Policymakers expect this system to ease long travel times and offer a cleaner, faster mobility alternative in the Mumbai region.
2. Centre Clears 17 New Electronics Component Projects. The IT Ministry approves 17 projects under the next phase of the electronic components scheme. These investments, worth over ₹7,100 crore, aim to ramp up India’s local component production. The move supports India’s long-term goal of building a resilient electronics supply chain.
3. Andhra Pradesh Launches Dedicated “Drone City”.Andhra Pradesh unveils an ambitious “Drone City” project at Orvakallu in Kurnool district. Spread across 300 acres, it will focus on drone design, testing, and advanced manufacturing. The government also outlines plans for two “Space Cities,” signalling a strong push toward future-ready industries.
4. Supreme Court Orders Saranda Forest Protection Upgrade. The Supreme Court instructs the Jharkhand government to notify Saranda Forest as a wildlife sanctuary. The decision aims to safeguard its elephant corridors, tribal culture, and rare flora and fauna. The order follows concerns over increasing mining and infrastructure pressures.
5. India Signs New LPG Supply Deal With the U.S. . India’s public-sector oil companies finalize a one-year agreement to import LPG from the United States. The pact enhances supply stability and helps meet India’s rising domestic demand for household and commercial cooking gas.
6. Government Expands AMRIT Pharmacy Network. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurates 10 new AMRIT pharmacies to mark the scheme’s tenth anniversary. The expansion strengthens access to low-cost medicines and medical implants for patients across multiple states.
7. Karnataka Introduces Low-Cost AI-Ready “KEO” PC . Karnataka launches “KEO,” a compact, affordable personal computer developed with KEONICS. The device supports AI-based learning tools and aims to improve digital inclusion for students, small institutions, and low-income households.
8. India and UK Begin AJEYA WARRIOR-25 Military Training. India and the United Kingdom kick off the eighth edition of Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-25 at Rajasthan’s Mahajan ranges. Both armies will train together for two weeks to strengthen skills in joint operations, counter-terror missions, and field combat coordination.
9. India Sends Jet Fuel Shipment to U.S. West Coast. India exports jet fuel to the U.S. West Coast for the first time. The consignment goes to Chevron at a time when California faces supply disruptions. This shipment marks a milestone in India’s growing refined petroleum export capacity.
10. ASEAN Diplomats Start Strategic Visit to Bhopal. A senior ASEAN delegation begins a three-day visit to Bhopal. The visit aims to expand cooperation in investment, manufacturing, tourism, and cultural linkages between Madhya Pradesh and Southeast Asian nations.
11. Tom Cruise Receives First-Ever Honorary Oscar.Veteran actor Tom Cruise receives an Honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governors Awards. The Academy honours his decades of filmmaking, action cinema innovations, and worldwide influence on modern entertainment.
12. Sheikh Hasina Sentenced in Bangladesh; India Responds. Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina receives a death sentence in absentia by the International Crimes Tribunal. India notes the verdict and reiterates its support for peace, stability, and inclusive political processes in Bangladesh.
13. UNSC Endorses Stabilisation Mission for Gaza. The UN Security Council approves a U.S.-proposed plan to deploy an international stabilisation force in Gaza. The resolution outlines security arrangements and encourages renewed diplomatic steps toward a future Palestinian state.
14. India Bags Multiple Medals in International Shooting Events. Indian shooter Gurpreet Singh wins silver in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol event at the ISSF World Championships. At the Deaflympics in Tokyo, Anuya Prasad wins gold and Pranjali Dhumal secures silver in the women’s 10m air pistol category, continuing India’s strong shooting performance.
15. Luke Littler Creates History in Global Darts
Eighteen-year-old Luke Littler becomes the youngest world number one in darts after defeating Luke Humphries in the Grand Slam final. His rise marks a record-breaking moment in professional darts sport.
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