MTO Current Affairs One Liner: 18 & 19 & 20-October-2025

The Consumer Price Index numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers showed a marginal decrease in September 2025, with food inflation notably easing, indicating moderation in rural price pressures.
Next-generation GST reforms implemented before Diwali 2025 have streamlined tax slabs, passed significant tax reliefs to consumers, and fueled record consumption in sectors like electronics, boosting economic growth.
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has approved advance release of Rs 1,950.80 crore as the second instalment of the Central share of State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) for Karnataka and Maharashtra to assist with flood relief during the 2025 south-west monsoon.
The Ministry of Mines amended the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015, introducing intermediary milestones and reasonable penalties for delays to accelerate the operationalisation of auctioned mines.

The Renewable Energy India Expo 2025 is expected to unlock more than ₹1,800 crore in fresh investment commitments, firmly positioning biogas as a key driver of India’s green growth.
Toshiba is considering a substantial investment of ¥55 billion aimed at more than doubling its power output capacity in both Japan and India, strengthening its position in key energy markets.
A bilateral fund between India and Japan has invested ₹500 crore in Eka Mobility Pvt. Ltd to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and promote sustainable mobility solutions.

Canara Bank has divested part of its stake in Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited, reducing its holding from 51% to 36.5% through an Initial Public Offering (IPO), with the insurance company debuting on NSE and BSE on October 17, 2025.
RBL Bank aims to strengthen its wealth management business and broaden its customer base leveraging the strategic partnership with Emirates NBD, announced after recently expanding its banking offerings.
India’s exports showed growth in 24 countries during April to September 2025, indicating successful diversification of trade markets amid global economic uncertainties.
Bank credit growth in India in the third fortnight of October 2025 rose slightly to 11.4% year-on-year, reflecting consistent demand for loans amid steady economic activity.

India has been elected as Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for a three-year term until 2028, marking a significant leadership milestone.
India and South Korea have commenced their inaugural bilateral naval exercise IN–RoKN at Busan Naval Base on October 13, 2025, marking a key milestone in strengthening maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Adani Enterprises has secured the contract to build a ₹4,081 crore ropeway project connecting Sonprayag to the Kedarnath shrine, significantly enhancing pilgrimage infrastructure in Uttarakhand.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) adopted Motion 042 in October 2025, explicitly naming fossil fuel production as a threat to nature and urging governments to phase out coal, oil, and gas through supply-side measures, ensuring a just transition for workers and communities.

World Statistics Day 2025, observed on October 20, emphasises the vital role of high-quality, accessible data in informed decision-making for sustainable development globally – Oct 20th 2025.
World Osteoporosis Day focuses on raising global awareness about bone health, emphasizing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis to reduce fracture risks – Oct 20th 2025.

Nirmal Minda has assumed charge as the new president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), continuing the body’s focus on business reforms and industry development.
Lt General CG Muralidharan has taken charge as the new Director General of Medical Services of the Indian Army, overseeing healthcare delivery and medical preparedness.

Google has developed an AI model that opens new avenues in cancer drug research by predicting molecule effectiveness, potentially accelerating drug discovery processes.