On 22 August 2025, India’s Kajal Dochak clinched gold in the 72kg category, defeating China’s Yuqi Liu 8-6. Saarika (53kg) and Shruti (50kg) earned bronze medals, while Suraj bagged bronze in the men’s Greco-Roman 60kg category.
On 21 August 2025, Reena (55kg) and Priya Malik (76kg) won silver medals after tough final losses.
India’s Medal Tally so far: 9 medals (2 Gold, 4 Silver, 3 Bronze).
The Union Cabinet on 24 February 2026 approved the proposal to rename the State of Kerala as Keralam, restoring its original Malayalam name. The move follows a unanimous resolution passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly in June 2024, seeking to align the state’s official name with its linguistic and cultural identity. Under Article 3 of the Constitution, the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 will be referred to the state assembly before being introduced in Parliament.
The renaming is aimed at ensuring linguistic authenticity, acknowledging the historical usage of “Keralam” in inscriptions and literature, and strengthening the state’s cultural identity. The proposal enjoys cross-party political support and long-standing public backing, though its timing ahead of the 2026 state elections adds political relevance.
Once approved by Parliament, the change will require administrative updates to official records and documents. Symbolically, it reflects India’s broader effort to restore indigenous place names and preserve cultural heritage.
India’s Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is being relocated from the historic South Block to a newly built complex named Sewa Tirth, marking a symbolic shift in governance from “power” (satta) to “service” (seva).
The move is part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project.
The new Executive Enclave will have three main blocks:
Located near Vayu Bhawan, the complex features modern infrastructure, advanced security systems, and sustainable design.
Q. The Income-Tax Bill, 2025 replaces which earlier law?
a) Direct Tax Code, 2010
b) Wealth Tax Act, 1957
c) Income Tax Act, 1961
d) Taxation Laws Act, 1980
Q. India Bans Jute Imports from Bangladesh via Land Routes in August 2025, which port is now the only entry point for the banned jute products from Bangladesh?
a) Haldia Port
b) Paradip Port
c) Kolkata Port
d) Nhava Sheva Seaport
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the temporary closure of 32 airports in northern and western India for all civil flight operations until May 15.
Key affected airports include Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jammu, Srinagar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Jaisalmer, and Pathankot. Additionally, 25 Air Traffic Service (ATS) route segments in the Delhi and Mumbai Flight Information Regions will be closed.
Airlines have been advised to use alternate routes to minimize disruptions. The closure is for operational reasons and is being coordinated with relevant authorities to ensure safety.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, on 29 December 2025. The rocket was tested to its maximum range of 120 km, performing all planned in-flight manoeuvres and striking the target with high accuracy.
The rocket system was designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in collaboration with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), and supported by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) and the Research Centre Imarat (RCI). It was launched from an in-service Pinaka launcher, demonstrating its versatility and compatibility to fire different range variants from the same platform.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO on the successful test, calling it a major technological boost for the Armed Forces and a potential game-changer in India’s defence capabilities.
Deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia reignited in July 2025, rooted in a dispute over land near the Preah Vihear Temple. The conflict escalated on 24 July with airstrikes and rocket attacks, resulting in 35+ deaths and over 168,000 displaced.
Malaysia is hosting peace talks, with support from the U.S., UN, and ASEAN. Cambodia has agreed to a ceasefire, but sporadic violence continues. The situation remains tense, with fears of further escalation despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.