On May 30, 2025, India had a spectacular outing at the Asian Athletics Championships, with multiple medals and national records: India now stands second in the medal tally with 18 medals (8 Gold, 7 Silver, 3 Bronze), trailing China which leads with 24 medals (15 Gold, 8 Silver, 3 Bronze).
On 30 May 2025, the National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune conducted the Passing Out Parade of its 148th course at Khetarpal Ground, marking a historic milestone with the commissioning of the first-ever batch of women cadets into the Indian Armed Forces. The event was graced by General V.K. Singh (Retd.), Governor of Mizoram and former…
On 30 May 2025, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards to 15 exceptional nursing professionals at Rashtrapati Bhavan, recognizing their outstanding contributions to India’s healthcare system. The awardees included Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), Lady Health Visitors (LHVs), and Registered Nurses from both government and voluntary sectors, acknowledged for their dedication, compassion, and…
Q. Which event did Avinash Sable win gold in 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, on 29 May 2025?a) 1500mb) 10,000mc) 3000m steeplechased) 5000m Q. Which High Court was Justice Vijay Bishnoi serving as Chief Justice before being elevated to the Supreme Court in May 2025?a) Rajasthan High Courtb) Karnataka High Courtc) Gauhati…
On 29 May 2025, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a two-day Literary Conference at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. She emphasized the richness of India’s linguistic diversity, noting that its many languages and dialects reflect the spirit of Indianess. President Murmu spoke on the evolving nature of literature, stating that while the context…
On 29 May 2025, The central government has approved the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation to elevate three High Court judges to the Supreme Court of India.The appointed judges are: The announcement was made by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the President of India has signed…
At the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, on 29 May 2025, Indian athletes delivered a stellar performance, winning three gold medals in a single day, pushing India’s overall medal tally to 14. In total for the day, India bagged 3 golds, 2 silvers, and 1 bronze, reinforcing its strong presence at the…
Q. Where was the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 held?a) Tokyo, Japanb) Gumi, South Koreac) Bangkok, Thailandd) Beijing, China Q. Which U.S. President appointed Elon Musk to lead the DOGE department?a) Joe Bidenb) Barack Obamac) Donald Trumpd) George Bush Q. Which ministry released the industrial production data ?a) Ministry of Financeb) Ministry of Commerce and Industryc)…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved an increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2025–26 marketing season. The move aims to enhance farmers’ income, encourage crop diversification, and reduce import dependence. Key MSP Increases (Per Quintal): India’s Crop Calendar: The MSP hike is part of a broader strategy…
India’s industrial production growth slowed to 2.7% in April 2025, down from 3% in March, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Sector-wise Performance (April 2025): Use-Based Classification (YoY growth April 2025 vs April 2024): Despite positive growth in key sectors like capital and consumer durables, contractions in mining, consumer non-durables, and primary…
Elon Musk stepped down as chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on May 28, 2025, thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. Musk emphasized that DOGE will continue to grow as a long-term reform initiative. His resignation came a day after publicly criticizing Trump‘s major spending bill, saying…
India successfully defended its 4x400m mixed relay title at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, on 28 May 2025. The team — Rupal Choudhary, Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan, Vishal TK, and Subha Venkatesan — won gold with a time of 3:18.12, ahead of China and Sri Lanka. This is India’s third mixed relay medal,…
Q. Who won the gold medal in the Men’s 10,000-metre race at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025?A. Servin SebasthiyanB. Wang ZhaozhaoC. Gulveer SinghD. Amit Q. Which of the following received the Padma Vibhushan posthumously in 2025 for his contribution in Folk Music?A) Bibek DebroyB) Sharda SinhaC) Colleen GantzerD) Ajay Bhatt Q. What is the new…
On 27 May 2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) announced an extension of the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the financial year. The new deadline is now 15th September 2025, extended from the earlier 31st July. This decision was made to accommodate significant revisions in ITR forms, system upgrades, and…
On 27 May 2025, President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Awards to 69 distinguished individuals at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The awards included: Padma Vibhushan Awardees: Padma Bhushan Awardees: Padma Shri Awardees: The Padma Awards, among the highest civilian honors in India, are conferred across disciplines such as art,…
On 27 May 2025, India’s Gulveer Singh won the gold medal in the Men’s 10,000-metre race at the Asian Athletics Championships held in Gumi, South Korea, with a time of 28 minutes 38.63 seconds. Earlier in the day, Servin Sebasthiyan secured India’s first medal of the tournament by winning bronze in the men’s 20 km…
Q. Who became the President of Romania on 26 May 2025?A. Ilie BolojanB. George SimionC. Nicusor DanD. Klaus Iohannis Q. Who set a new world record in the F42 javelin category in May 2025?A. Sumit AntilB. Roberto Floriani EdenilsonC. Mahendra GurjarD. Neeraj Chopra Q. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the new Locomotive Manufacturing…
On 26 May 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a state-of-the-art Locomotive Manufacturing Plant in Dahod, Gujarat, marking a major boost to India’s railway infrastructure and freight capacity. He also flagged off the first electric locomotive produced at the facility. Accompanied by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, PM Modi emphasized…
On 26 May 2025, Indian para athlete Mahendra Gurjar made history by setting a new world record in the men’s F42 javelin throw with a distance of 61.17 meters at the Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland. The 27-year-old broke the previous record of 59.19 meters, held by Brazil’s Roberto Floriani Edenilson since…
On 26 May 2025, Nicusor Dan assumed office as the President of Romania after winning the presidential runoff election held on 18 May, where he secured 53.6% of the votes. He defeated George Simion, the leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians, and succeeded interim President Ilie Bolojan. In his inaugural address, the…
Q. Who won the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival?a) Hayakawa Chieb) Suzuki Yuic) Jafar Panahid) Asghar Farhadi Q. Which country did India surpass to become the world’s fourth-largest economy?a) Germanyb) Chinac) Japand) United Kingdom Q. Who is the current CEO of NITI Aayog (as of May 2025)?a) Amitabh Kantb) Parameswaran Iyerc) B.V.R….
The Southwest Monsoon 2025 made an early onset in Kerala on May 24, arriving eight days ahead of schedule, one of the earliest in recent years. It has already progressed into Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, and parts of Northeast India, bringing heavy rainfall to coastal regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts an above-normal monsoon, raising…
World Football Day is celebrated annually on May 25th to honor the global influence of football (soccer) and its power to unite people across cultures and backgrounds. The United Nations officially declared this day in 2024, marking the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament with global representation, held on May 25, 1924, during…
India has become the world’s fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan, according to NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam on 24 May 2025. India’s GDP now stands at $4.3 trillion, as per IMF data, placing it behind only the US ($30.5 trillion), China ($19.2 trillion), and Germany. India is expected to overtake Germany within 2.5 to 3 years…
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on 15 May 2025 for his film It Was Just an Accident. The festival featured 22 films in its main competition. Panahi, known for his criticism of the Iranian government, received a standing ovation and emphasized freedom of expression in Iran…
Q. Who is the current Prime Minister of Singapore as of May 2025?A. Lee Hsien LoongB. K. ShanmugamC. Lawrence WongD. Vivian Balakrishnan Q. Which forces are included in the cadre review order issued by the Supreme Court in May 2025?A. ITBP and Indian ArmyB. BSF, CISF, and Indian NavyC. ITBP, BSF, CRPF, CISF, and SSBD….
On 23 May 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved a record surplus transfer of over ₹2.68 lakh crore to the Central Government for the financial year 2024-25. The decision was made during a board meeting chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra in Mumbai. The Board of Directors also reviewed both domestic and global…
On 24 May 2025, the Supreme Court of India directed that a long-pending cadre review be conducted for all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)—including the ITBP, BSF, CRPF, CISF, and SSB—within six months. This review was originally due in 2021 but had been delayed. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan instructed…
On 23 May 2025, Singapore’s new Cabinet was sworn in after the People’s Action Party (PAP) achieved a strong victory in the recent general election, winning 87 out of 97 seats and securing 65.57% of the popular vote. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took office in May 2024 following Lee Hsien Loong, emphasized his administration’s…
Q. What is the name of the islands that the UK returned to Mauritius in an agreement in May 2025?A. MaldivesB. LakshadweepC. Chagos IslandsD. Seychelles Q. Which is one of the gallantry awards for Defence personnel for their extraordinary courage and sacrifice in service to the nation?A. Padma ShriB. Kirti ChakraC. Bharat RatnaD. Arjuna Award…