Daily Current Affairs – November 18, 2025 | TNPSC Exam Preparation
๐ฐ Daily Current Affairs – November 18, 2025
Welcome to today’s current affairs update for TNPSC exam preparation. Stay informed with the latest news that matters for your exam success.
๐ฏ Why Current Affairs Matter for TNPSC:
- 25-30% questions in Prelims come from current affairs
- Essential for General Studies paper in Mains
- Frequently asked in interview rounds
- Helps in essay writing and case studies
๐ฎ๐ณ National News
1. Centre expands Tamil outreach with Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 expands Tamil outreach with 50 teachers teaching spoken Tamil in Varanasi schools and 300 Varanasi students visiting Tamil Nadu for immersive learning. This initiative, despite ongoing state-federal education disputes, aims to strengthen India’s linguistic traditions and civ
๐ Key Points:
- Important topic for TNPSC General Studies
- Focus on facts, dates, and key personalities
- Connect with related topics in your syllabus
๐ฏ TNPSC Relevance: This topic is relevant for Group 1, Group 2, and Group 4 exams under General Studies paper. Can appear as MCQs or in interview discussions.
๐ก Expected Question Type: Multiple choice questions on this topic may ask about key facts, dates, policy details, or impact on Tamil Nadu/India.
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2. Cyclone Ditwah: IMD warns of heavy rains & strong winds; shelters set up โ how India is bracing for impact
Cyclone Ditwah is poised to make landfall near the North Tamil NaduโPuducherryโSouth Andhra Pradesh coast by early November 30, prompting high alert across southern India. The storm, which has already caused devastation in Sri Lanka, is expected to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and strong
๐ Key Points:
- Important topic for TNPSC General Studies
- Focus on facts, dates, and key personalities
- Connect with related topics in your syllabus
๐ฏ TNPSC Relevance: This topic is relevant for Group 1, Group 2, and Group 4 exams under General Studies paper. Can appear as MCQs or in interview discussions.
๐ก Expected Question Type: Multiple choice questions on this topic may ask about key facts, dates, policy details, or impact on Tamil Nadu/India.
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3. Evening news wrap: Airbus grounds over 350 A320s due to software flaw; IMD issues advisory as Cyclone Ditwah advances & more
Airbus has issued a global alert for A320-family aircraft due to a software flaw potentially caused by solar radiation, leading to grounding of over 350 planes in India. Meanwhile, the NIA is investigating a ‘white-coat terror module’ after recovering Rs 18 lakh from a university room. Additionally
๐ Key Points:
- Important topic for TNPSC General Studies
- Focus on facts, dates, and key personalities
- Connect with related topics in your syllabus
๐ฏ TNPSC Relevance: This topic is relevant for Group 1, Group 2, and Group 4 exams under General Studies paper. Can appear as MCQs or in interview discussions.
๐ก Expected Question Type: Multiple choice questions on this topic may ask about key facts, dates, policy details, or impact on Tamil Nadu/India.
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๐๏ธ Tamil Nadu Updates
1. One crore voters’ names are likely to get omitted during SIR in Tamil Nadu: Thol Thirumavalavan
Thol Thirumavalavan VCK would demand a debate on the SIR in the Parliament.
๐ Key Points:
- Important topic for TNPSC General Studies
- Focus on facts, dates, and key personalities
- Connect with related topics in your syllabus
๐ฏ TNPSC Relevance: This topic is relevant for Group 1, Group 2, and Group 4 exams under General Studies paper. Can appear as MCQs or in interview discussions.
๐ก Expected Question Type: Multiple choice questions on this topic may ask about key facts, dates, policy details, or impact on Tamil Nadu/India.
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2. Rajinikanth & Vyjayanthimala enliven this celebratory event for Mrs YGP at Bharat Kalachar in Chennai
โโโThe audience was treated to soul-stirring light music, engaging drama performances, and a Bharatanatyam showcase that paid homage to Mrs YGPโs lifelong commitment to the arts and education.
๐ Key Points:
- Important topic for TNPSC General Studies
- Focus on facts, dates, and key personalities
- Connect with related topics in your syllabus
๐ฏ TNPSC Relevance: This topic is relevant for Group 1, Group 2, and Group 4 exams under General Studies paper. Can appear as MCQs or in interview discussions.
๐ก Expected Question Type: Multiple choice questions on this topic may ask about key facts, dates, policy details, or impact on Tamil Nadu/India.
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๐น Economic News
1. Dalal Street Week Ahead: Nifty scales record high, but limited market support flags caution near 26,300
Nifty ended the week with modest gains and a fresh record high, but broader market participation remained weak as the Nifty 500 continued to trail its peak. With the index testing a key resistance zone near 26,300, traders may adopt a cautious, stock-specific approach amid subdued volatility and mix
๐ Key Points:
- Important topic for TNPSC General Studies
- Focus on facts, dates, and key personalities
- Connect with related topics in your syllabus
๐ฏ TNPSC Relevance: This topic is relevant for Group 1, Group 2, and Group 4 exams under General Studies paper. Can appear as MCQs or in interview discussions.
๐ก Expected Question Type: Multiple choice questions on this topic may ask about key facts, dates, policy details, or impact on Tamil Nadu/India.
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2. FIIs net sellers of Rs 3,765 crore till November 29, but flows may shift as sentiment turns
FIIs remain net sellers in November with Rs 3,765 crore outflows till November 29, but improving macros and record-high markets may trigger a shift in their strategy. Analysts say strong GDP data, robust earnings, and revived sentiment could halt sustained selling and potentially draw FIIs back as b
๐ Key Points:
- Important topic for TNPSC General Studies
- Focus on facts, dates, and key personalities
- Connect with related topics in your syllabus
๐ฏ TNPSC Relevance: This topic is relevant for Group 1, Group 2, and Group 4 exams under General Studies paper. Can appear as MCQs or in interview discussions.
๐ก Expected Question Type: Multiple choice questions on this topic may ask about key facts, dates, policy details, or impact on Tamil Nadu/India.
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3. Bitcoin rebounds 12% from last weekโs $80K low, trades at $90K amid mixed U.S. economic signals
Bitcoin rebounded nearly 12% from its $80K low, stabilizing around $90,688 amid signs of slowing U.S. economic momentum. Mixed macro signals and cooling labor data suggest a cautious market, though expectations of Fed rate cuts in 2025 offer liquidity hopes. Traders are closely watching key technica
๐ Key Points:
- Important topic for TNPSC General Studies
- Focus on facts, dates, and key personalities
- Connect with related topics in your syllabus
๐ฏ TNPSC Relevance: This topic is relevant for Group 1, Group 2, and Group 4 exams under General Studies paper. Can appear as MCQs or in interview discussions.
๐ก Expected Question Type: Multiple choice questions on this topic may ask about key facts, dates, policy details, or impact on Tamil Nadu/India.
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4. The week in charts: GDP surprise, emerging markets rankings, informal jobs
In this weekly Plain Facts compilation, we present to you data-based insights, with easy-to-read charts, to help you delve deeper into the stories reported by Mint in the week gone by.
๐ Key Points:
- Important topic for TNPSC General Studies
- Focus on facts, dates, and key personalities
- Connect with related topics in your syllabus
๐ฏ TNPSC Relevance: This topic is relevant for Group 1, Group 2, and Group 4 exams under General Studies paper. Can appear as MCQs or in interview discussions.
๐ก Expected Question Type: Multiple choice questions on this topic may ask about key facts, dates, policy details, or impact on Tamil Nadu/India.
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5. Indian economy to grow 7% or more in FY26: Nageswaran
Chief economic advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran announced that the economy is likely to grow at 7% or more in the current financial year, upgrading the previous forecast.
๐ Key Points:
- Important topic for TNPSC General Studies
- Focus on facts, dates, and key personalities
- Connect with related topics in your syllabus
๐ฏ TNPSC Relevance: This topic is relevant for Group 1, Group 2, and Group 4 exams under General Studies paper. Can appear as MCQs or in interview discussions.
๐ก Expected Question Type: Multiple choice questions on this topic may ask about key facts, dates, policy details, or impact on Tamil Nadu/India.
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๐ Study Tips for TNPSC Aspirants
- Daily Reading: Spend at least 30 minutes daily on current affairs
- Note Making: Create topic-wise notes for quick revision
- Connect to Syllabus: Link current events to TNPSC syllabus topics
- Practice Questions: Attempt current affairs MCQs regularly
- Weekly Revision: Review the week’s important events every Sunday
๐ TNPSC Exam Relevance
All the news covered today has potential to appear in your TNPSC exams:
- Group 1 & 2: General Studies Paper I & II
- Group 4: General Studies section
- Interview: Questions on recent developments
- Essay: Topics based on current issues
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