MTO Current Affairs One Liner: 01 & 02 & 03 -November-2025

The Union Government has released over ₹444 crore in Fifteenth Finance Commission grants to Odisha’s rural local bodies for the financial year 2025–26, covering second instalments and previously withheld funds.
NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub launched a strategic roadmap in Gandhinagar outlining how frontier technologies can drive a transformational shift in Indian agriculture for resilience, productivity, and inclusive growth.
On November 3, the International Day of Biosphere Reserves is observed globally to highlight regions where nature and communities coexist sustainably.
Shri Raj Kumar Arora assumed charge as Financial Advisor (Defence Services) on November 1, 2025, bringing extensive experience in defence finance and administration.

Effective November 1, 2025, RBI has introduced updated nomination rules for bank deposit accounts, locker articles, and safe custody items, offering more transparency, flexibility, and expedited claim settlements.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the official bank holiday schedule and key regulatory reforms, including updated nomination rules and cybersecurity enhancements for bank domains, effective November 2025.
From November 1, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India mandates banks to offer simplified, transparent nomination facilities for deposit accounts, lockers, and safe custody items with provisions for multiple nominations.
The Reserve Bank of India emphasizes timely processing, rejection communication, and visible nomination status to strengthen depositor protection under the amended nomination rules effective November 1, 2025.

India is planning to nearly triple its rare earth magnet incentive program to more than ₹7,000 crore (~$788 million) to develop domestic production capacity and reduce reliance on China.
Oswal Energies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deendayal Port Authority to develop projects including green hydrogen, methanol, ammonia production, and a 100 million litre per day desalination plant in Gujarat.
JNPA signed Memorandums of Understanding worth ₹2.2 trillion with partners to develop port infrastructure and the upcoming Vadhavan Port project, boosting India’s maritime capacity.
India saw a robust deal-making activity in Q3 calendar year 2025 with 999 mergers, acquisitions, and private equity deals totaling $44.3 billion, indicating healthy investor confidence.
India’s merchandise exports to the United States slumped 37.5% during May-September 2025, signaling trade challenges amid changing global dynamics.

State Bank of India (SBI) has become a Special Category Client (SCC) of the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) and successfully executed its first gold trade, marking a milestone in modernising India’s bullion import ecosystem.
The Reserve Bank of India identified a surge in personalised gold renewable loans while housing credit growth by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) slowed in recent data.
The Government of India has launched a ₹1 trillion Research & Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund to accelerate scientific research, technology development, and innovation across sectors.
India’s net Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection rose by 5.6% in October 2025, reaching ₹1.95 trillion, reflecting improving economic activity and tax compliance.
NITI Aayog reports that Chandigarh and Delhi have the highest proportion of services sector contribution in Gross Value Added (GVA) among Indian cities, highlighting their roles as leading service hubs.

Lucknow has been officially named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2025, recognised globally for its rich Awadhi culinary heritage, vibrant food culture, and sustainable gastronomic practices.
On the 25th Chhattisgarh Foundation Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated numerous development projects worth ₹14,260 crore, including the new assembly building and unveiled the statue of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
India achieved three Guinness World Record titles under the nationwide Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan campaign, marking unprecedented success in women and family health engagement.

The Kunming Biodiversity Fund approved $5.8 million in funding to support Food and Agriculture Organization-led biodiversity conservation projects across seven countries, enhancing ecosystem resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna has officially announced his retirement after a distinguished 20-year career, concluding at the Paris Masters 1000 in 2025.
India won the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 by defeating South Africa, securing its maiden title in the tournament’s history.

Manuel Frederick, Kerala’s first Olympic medalist and former Indian hockey player, passed away, leaving behind a legacy in national sports history.

Realty firm Omaxe Ltd has appointed Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, as its brand ambassador to promote sporting excellence and community development.
Vishvajit Sahay has been appointed as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), overseeing financial management and accounting for India’s defence services.

World Vegan Day 2025 was observed globally to raise awareness about veganism’s benefits for health, environment, and animal welfare, encouraging sustainable dietary choices.. – 01 Nov 2025