Daily CA One Liner & FREE CA PDF – 18 November 2025 | MTO

PIB NEWS

• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal honoured five young talents from Assam with the Sons of the Soil Emerging Achievers Award at the 5th Biennial Sons of the Soil Awards Assam 2025, hosted by Care Luit.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise ‘Garuda 25’ with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) at Mont-de-Marsan, France, from November 16 to 27, 2025.
• Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will chair the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council on November 17, 2025, in Faridabad, Haryana, bringing together states and UTs for dialogue on critical regional and national issues.
• The 3rd International Ayurveda Conference, jointly organised by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) and Conayur, São Paulo, commemorated 40 years of Ayurveda in Brazil and reinforced India–Brazil partnership in traditional healthcare.
• The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by NSO, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, reveals an increasing trend in Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), reaching a six-month high of 55.4% in October 2025.
• Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, met with New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay in Mumbai to advance negotiations on a balanced, comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
• The 67th EC meeting of NMCG, chaired by Director General Shri Rajeev Kumar Mital, approved key research projects integrating cutting-edge science, AI, and hydrological modelling for river restoration and pollution abatement.

IMPORTANT CIRCULARS

• The RBI has fixed ₹12,476 per gram as the premature redemption price for the SGB 2020-21 Series-VIII due on November 18, 2025.

INDUSTRY NEWS

• The Government of India has approved new projects worth Rs 7,172 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), signalling a strategic move to deepen India’s domestic electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
• NTPC is actively identifying locations and planning new nuclear power projects with capacities ranging from 700 MW to 1600 MW as part of its energy expansion strategy.
• India has signed its first structured, one-year deal to import around 2.2 million tonnes per annum of LPG from the US Gulf Coast, covering nearly 10% of India’s annual LPG imports in 2026.
• India’s coal imports increased by 13.54% to 22.05 million tonnes in September 2025, driven by strong demand from power and industrial sectors.

FINANCIAL NEWS

• Bank credit growth decelerated to 11.3% year-on-year in October 2025, while deposits grew at 9.7%, reducing the gap between credit and deposit growth according to RBI data.
• Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s leading SUV manufacturer, plans to enter the life insurance market via a 50:50 joint venture with Canada-based Manulife, with planned investments totalling Rs 7,200 crore over five years.
• India’s exports contracted by 11.8% year-on-year to $34.38 billion in October 2025, while the trade deficit reached a record $41.68 billion, largely due to surging gold imports.
• The President of India released the report of the 16th Finance Commission outlining fiscal transfers and recommendations for the period 2026-31.
• India’s GDP growth for the second quarter of 2025-26 is forecasted at 7.3%, driven by rural economic activity and increased government capital expenditure.

NATIONAL & STATES NEWS

• Uttar Pradesh government plans to establish 75,000 new food processing units to double the state’s processing capacity and boost agricultural value addition.
• Andhra Pradesh states an investment commitment of ₹21,000 crore for renewable energy and green hydrogen projects announced during the CII summit for renewables and green energy.
• Ambaji White Marble from Gujarat received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, recognising its unique characteristics and origin.

WORLD NEWS

• The United Arab Emirates has officially launched the Digital Dirham, becoming a pioneer in the adoption of central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the Middle East.

SPORTS NEWS

• India secured several medals in individual and team categories at the Asian Archery Championships held in Bangkok in 2025, showcasing growing prowess in the sport.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• The Reserve Bank of India approved the appointment of S Krishnan as the Non-Executive Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, marking a new leadership phase for the institution.

IMPORTANT DAYS & THEMES

• National Epilepsy Day aims to increase awareness about epilepsy, its stigma, treatment options, and the importance of early diagnosis – 17 Nov 2025
• National Press Day commemorates the evolution of India’s media industry while highlighting ongoing challenges related to press freedom and responsible journalism. – 16 Nov 2025

OBITUARIES

• Padma Shri awardee Saalumarada Thimmakka, revered for planting thousands of trees in Karnataka, passes away at 114, remembered as a symbol of environmental conservation.

RANKING & REPORTS

• India advanced to become the sixth-largest patent filer globally in 2025, reflecting increasing innovation and R&D activities across sectors.

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