Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 18th November 2025
1. Maharashtra recently ordered feasibility studies for which futuristic transport project?
A. Hyperloop corridor
B. Pod taxi network
C. Solar-powered metro line
D. Hydrogen bus network
Answer: B. Pod taxi network
Explanation: Maharashtra asked MMRDA to study India’s first pod taxi corridor linking Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Mira-Bhayandar to ease congestion.
2. The Centre approved 17 new projects under which scheme?
A. PM Mitra Scheme
B. Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme
C. Semicon India Programme
D. Digital India Accelerator
Answer: B. Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme
Explanation: The 17 approved projects belong to the second phase of the electronic components programme aimed at reducing import dependence.
3. Where is Andhra Pradesh setting up its exclusive “Drone City”?
A. Amaravati
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Orvakallu, Kurnool
D. Tirupati
Answer: C. Orvakallu, Kurnool
Explanation: “Drone City” spans 300 acres in Orvakallu and aims to promote UAV manufacturing and research.
4. The Supreme Court directed which forest area to be declared a wildlife sanctuary?
A. Sundarbans
B. Saranda Forest
C. Kanha Reserve
D. Dandeli Forest
Answer: B. Saranda Forest
Explanation: The Court wants Saranda Forest protected due to its biodiversity and tribal culture under threat from development.
5. Which country will supply LPG to India under the newly signed one-year deal?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Qatar
C. United States
D. UAE
Answer: C. United States
Explanation: PSU oil companies signed a fresh one-year contract to import LPG from the U.S.
6. How many new AMRIT pharmacies were inaugurated on the scheme’s 10th anniversary?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
Answer: B. 10
Explanation: J.P. Nadda opened 10 new stores to expand access to affordable medicines.
7. The “KEO” computer launched by Karnataka is designed to support which feature?
A. Blockchain processing
B. Satellite communication
C. AI-based digital learning
D. Supercomputing capability
Answer: C. AI-based digital learning
Explanation: KEO is a low-cost AI-ready device aimed at boosting digital education.
8. Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-25 involves India and which country?
A. France
B. Japan
C. United Kingdom
D. Australia
Answer: C. United Kingdom
Explanation: The 8th edition of the bilateral military training exercise began in Rajasthan.
9. India exported jet fuel for the first time to which destination?
A. South Korea
B. Japan
C. U.S. East Coast
D. U.S. West Coast
Answer: D. U.S. West Coast
Explanation: India sent its first jet fuel shipment to California amid supply disruptions.
10. Diplomats from which regional grouping started a visit to Bhopal?
A. SAARC
B. BRICS
C. European Union
D. ASEAN
Answer: D. ASEAN
Explanation: ASEAN diplomats began a three-day visit to boost cooperation with Madhya Pradesh.
11. Which global actor received his first-ever Honorary Oscar in 2025?
A. Leonardo DiCaprio
B. Tom Cruise
C. Christian Bale
D. Robert Downey Jr.
Answer: B. Tom Cruise
Explanation: Tom Cruise received his first Honorary Academy Award at the 2025 Governors Awards.
12. Who was sentenced to death in absentia by Bangladesh’s tribunal?
A. Khaleda Zia
B. Ershad
C. Sheikh Hasina
D. Abdul Hamid
Answer: C. Sheikh Hasina
Explanation: The former PM was sentenced for alleged crimes during last year’s protests.
13. The UNSC approved an international stabilisation force for which region?
A. Syria
B. Gaza
C. Lebanon
D. Yemen
Answer: B. Gaza
Explanation: The Council approved a U.S.-proposed plan to deploy a stabilisation force in Gaza.
14. Which Indian shooter won silver at the ISSF World Championships?
A Saurabh Chaudhary
B. Vijay Kumar
C. Gurpreet Singh
D. Chain Singh
Answer: C. Gurpreet Singh
Explanation: He secured silver in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol .
15. Luke Littler became the youngest world number one in which sport?
A. Snooker
B. Shooting
C. Table Tennis
D. Darts
Answer: D. Darts
Explanation: At 18, he achieved world rank one after winning the Grand Slam title.
🔎 Last-Minute Revision Points (Super Quick Recap)
- Maharashtra orders feasibility studies for India’s first pod taxi network.
- Centre approves 17 electronics component projects worth ₹7,172 crore.
- Andhra Pradesh launches Drone City at Orvakallu, Kurnool.
- Supreme Court directs Saranda Forest to be notified as a wildlife sanctuary.
- India signs LPG import deal with the United States.
- 10 new AMRIT pharmacies inaugurated on 10th anniversary.
- Karnataka launches AI-ready KEO affordable PC.
- India–UK military exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-25 begins in Rajasthan.
- India exports jet fuel to U.S. West Coast for the first time.
- ASEAN diplomats start a visit to Bhopal.
- Tom Cruise wins Honorary Oscar 2025.
- Bangladesh tribunal sentences Sheikh Hasina in absentia.
- UNSC approves Gaza stabilisation force plan.
- India wins medals in ISSF and Deaflympics shooting events.
- Luke Littler, 18, becomes youngest world number one in darts.