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DAILY DOSE 18^th NOV – 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Art & Culture

Divya Kala Mela – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

• Organized by: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowermentat Lucknow University.
• Inaugurated by: MoS Banwari Lal Vermaon 16 November 2025.
• Duration: 16–23 November 2025.
• Participants: ~100 artisans/entrepreneurs/performers with disabilitiesfrom 18 States/UTs.
• Exhibits: Region-specific handicrafts, handlooms, embroidery, packaged foods; special items from J&K and North-East.
• Aim: To showcase creativity & entrepreneurshipof Divyang artisans across India.

2. Sports

Deaflympics 2025 – Tokyo, Japan

• Official name: 25th Summer Deaflympics (XXV Summer Deaflympics).
• Dates: 15–26 November 2025.
• Marks 100 yearssince the first edition (1924).
• Earlier known as: World Games for the Deaf / International Games for the Deaf.

India’s Achievements

• Dhanush Srikanth– Gold in men’s air rifle; World Record: 252.2 points; defended his previous title.
• Mohammed Vania– Silver (250.1 points) in men’s air rifle.
• Women’s air rifle:
  • Mahit Sandhu – Silver
  • Komal Waghmare – Bronze
• Result: Double podium finishfor India.

3. Reports & Indices

Sixteenth Finance Commission (XVI-FC) Report

• Submitted to President of Indiaon 17 November.
• Award period: 2026–27 to 2030–31.
• Constituted under Article 280(1).
• Chairperson:  Arvind Panagariya.
• Members: Annie George Mathew, Dr. Manoj Panda, T. Rabi Shankar, Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh; Secretary – Ritwik Pandey.
• Mandate:
  • Recommend tax devolutionbetween Union & States.
  • Recommend grants-in-aid.
  • Review disaster management financing.
• Report: Two volumes– Vol I: Recommendations; Vol II: Annexures.
• Becomes public after being tabled in Parliament under Article 281.

4. Defence

Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-25 – India & UK

• Location: Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
• Started on: 17 November 2025.
• Duration: 17–30 November(14-day exercise).
• Participants: 240 personnel(equal representation).
• Indian Army contingent: Sikh Regiment.
• Focus:
  • Counter-terrorismin semi-urban terrain.
  • Brigade-level mission planning.
  • Integrated tactical drills & simulation.
  • Company-level field exercises.
• Held biennially since 2011; a major defence engagement.

5. National News

India – One of the Most Connected Societies

• Statement by:  Pemmasani Chandra Shekhar, MoS for Communications.
• Venue: World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025, Azerbaijan (17 Nov).
• Highlights:
  • 2 billion telecom subscribers.
  • 1 billion internet users.
  • 4 billion digital identities.
  • 5G coverage: 99% districts– showcased as a global benchmark.
• Emphasis: Cybersecurity as shared global responsibility; call for global digital unity.

6. Summits / Conferences

10th Global Economic Summit (GES) & 6th World Trade Expo – Mumbai

• Dates: 21–22 November.
• Organisers: WTC Mumbai & AIAI.
• Concurrent event: WTCA Asia Pacific Conference, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai.
• Supported by: MEA, MSME Ministry, Govt of Maharashtra, MMRDA.
• Participation:
  • Officials, ambassadors, global industry leaders.
  • Reps from 85+ World Trade Centres.
  • 600 Indian delegates, 150 international business leaders.
  • 80 subject experts.
• Theme: “Accelerating Global Trade: Fostering Partnerships, Connectivity and Resilience”.
• Features: Sectoral sessions, country pavilions, B2B meetings, exhibitions.

7. Indian Economy

Export & Import Performance (April–October 2025)

• Total merchandise + services exports: USD 491.8 billion(+4.8%).
• Merchandise exports: +0.62%.
• Merchandise imports: +6.37%→ Total ~USD 570 billion.
• Non-petroleum exports: USD 219.9 billion(+3.92%).
• Trade deficit surged to USD 41.68 billion in October(from USD 32.15 bn).
• Gold imports in October: +199.2%→ major contributor to deficit.
• October merchandise exports: USD 34.38 bn(-11.8%).
• October merchandise imports: USD 76.1 bn(+16%).

8. MoUs / Agreements

India Signs One-Year LPG Import Deal with the US

• Volume: 2 million tonnes annually.
• Signatories: India’s state-run OMCs – IOC, BPCL, HPCL.
• Purpose: Diversify LPG supply base& ensure stable, affordable access.
• Despite a 60% risein global LPG prices, Ujjwala beneficiaries paid only ₹500–550 per cylinder.
• Govt expenditure last year: ₹40,000+ croreto support households.

9. Indian Economy

Labour Market Indicators – October

• Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR): 4%(6-month high).
  • Rural LFPR: 8%(↑).
  • Urban LFPR: 5%(↓).
• National unemployment rate (15+): 2%(unchanged).
  • Rural: 4%(↓ from 4.6).
  • Urban: 0%(↑ from 6.8).
• Female unemployment: 4%(↓).
• Male unemployment: 1%(unchanged).
• Worker Population Ratio (WPR): 5%, supported by higher rural female participation.

10. Indian Economy

MSME Sector Growth

• India has 7 crore+ MSMEs→ among the largest networks globally.
• Employment: 30 crore people.
• Govt target: 60 crore jobsin 5 years.
• Civil Aviation Minister: India = world’s 3rd-largest aviation market.
• AAI Pavilion at IITF 2024: showcases airport operations & aviation techto youth.

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