Q. Who assumed office as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth on April 1, 2025? A) Patricia Scotland B) Shirley Botchwey C) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf D) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Q. Where will the Hero Asia Cup Hockey 2025 be held from August 29 to September 7? A) Patna B) Rajgir C) Kolkata D) Delhi Q. What…
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Government employees came into effect on April 1, 2025, as an option under the National Pension System (NPS). The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued regulations for its implementation, covering three categories of employees: Approximately 23 lakh employees are expected to benefit from the scheme….
Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025, the fourth edition of the India-US bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, began in Visakhapatnam on April 1, 2025. The Harbour Phase will run from April 1 to April 7, including an Opening Ceremony with a joint Flag Parade on INS Jalashwa. The exercise will conclude on April…
Rajgir, Bihar, will host the Hero Asia Cup Hockey 2025 from August 29 to September 7 at the newly developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium. This will be the second international event in Rajgir, following the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in 2024. Eight teams, including India, Pakistan, Japan, Korea, China, and Malaysia, will compete, with two additional…
Shirley Botchwey assumed office as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth on April 1, 2025, becoming the first African woman to hold the position. With 20 years of leadership experience in diplomacy, international relations, governance, and public service, she previously served as Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration from 2017 to 2024 and…
Q. What is the charitable act performed before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, aimed at supporting the less fortunate? A. Salat al-EidB. Zakat al-Fitr C. SawmD. Hajj Q. What was the main objective of Operation Brahma, a mission launched by India in March 2025? A. To strengthen India-Myanmar relations B. To deliver relief aid to Myanmar after…
Vikram Samvat, one of the traditional Hindu lunar calendars, marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. In 2025, the Vikram Samvat New Year celebrated on March 30th, ushering in the year 2082. This calendar, widely followed in North and Western India, holds deep cultural, religious, and historical significance. Origin and History The Vikram Samvat…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25, which began today, March 31, 2025, at Andravida Air Base in Greece. Hosted by Greece’s Hellenic Air Force, the 12-day exercise will run until April 11. The IAF contingent includes Su-30 MKI fighters, IL-78, and C-17 aircraft. INIOCHOS-25 aims to enhance international…
India has launched Operation Brahma, a massive humanitarian mission to assist Myanmar after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country and neighboring Thailand on March 28, 2025. The earthquake, one of the strongest in over a century, caused widespread destruction, claiming over 1,600 lives and injuring thousands. Under Operation Brahma, India swiftly mobilized its armed…
Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the most significant festivals in Islam, is a day of joy, gratitude, and togetherness, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan. This year, in India, the festival is being celebrated on 31 March 2025 with great fervor and enthusiasm. Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a time…
Q. Elon Musk sold the social media site X (formerly Twitter) to which company in March 2025? A) Tesla B) SpaceX C) OpenAI D) xAI Q. Who won India’s first gold medal in the women’s 62 kg category at the Asian Wrestling Championship 2025? A) Antim Panghal B) Manisha Bhanwala C) Ok J Kim D)…
The Union Cabinet on 28 March 2025 approved a 2% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for central government employees and dearness relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from January 1, 2025, raising it from 53% to 55% of basic pay or pension. This decision will benefit around 48.66 lakh employees and 66.55 lakh pensioners, with an…
The Khelo India Para Games 2025 concluded on March 28 at JLN Stadium, New Delhi. Union Minister Raksha Nikhil Khadse praised the event for providing a platform for para-athletes, with 18 national records broken. She commended the strong participation from Northeastern states and launched a Handbook on Accessibility of Sports Facilities. Over 1,300 para-athletes competed…
Manisha Bhanwala won India’s first gold medal since 2021 at the Asian Wrestling Championship 2025, defeating Korea’s Ok J Kim 8-7 in the women’s 62 kg category. Antim Panghal added to the tally with a bronze in the 53 kg category, securing victory over Taipei’s Meng H Hsieh by technical superiority without conceding a point….
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has sold the social media site X (formerly Twitter) to his AI company, xAI, in a $33 billion deal on 28 March 2025. Musk announced the sale, emphasizing that the merger will unlock significant potential by combining xAI’s advanced AI capabilities with X’s massive reach. The deal also values xAI at…
Q. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed the Rolling experiment in March 2025. This is part of which mission? A) Chandrayaan-4 B) Gaganyaan C) SpaDeX D) Mangalyaan-2 Q. What is the name of the tri-service integrated exercise conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in March 2025 in the high-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh? A) Prachand…
The Indian government is set to introduce a new cooperative-based taxi service called ‘Sahkar Taxi.‘ This initiative, announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament on March 27, 2025, aims to provide an alternative to private ride-hailing platforms like Ola and Uber. The service will include bike, cab, and auto rides, ensuring that profits…
On March 27, 2025, the Ministry of Defence signed contracts with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, Force Motors Ltd, and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd to procure the Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version and 5,000 light vehicles for the Armed Forces, totaling Rs 2,500 crore. The NAMIS (Tr) contract, worth Rs 1,801.34 crore, was developed by…
From March 25 to 27, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces conducted a tri-service integrated exercise called Prachand Prahar in the high-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh. The Army, Air Force, and Navy collaborated to test their coordinated operational capabilities. The exercise involved the deployment of advanced surveillance assets like long-range aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, and space-based resources….
On March 27, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed the Rolling experiment. This was part of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan confirmed the success of the experiment. He said ISRO will try docking in different conditions as part of the mission. The Rolling experiment is also called the…
Q. Indian-Origin Scientist Jay Bhattacharya has been appointed as the director of which institution in US? A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) B. National Institutes of Health (NIH) C. World Health Organization (WHO) D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Q. Which team became the World Champion at the 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup?…
On 27 March 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully tested the Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM). The test was conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. ✅ The missile was launched from a land-based vertical launcher. ✅ It targeted a high-speed aerial object at a…
The Argentina national football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit India in October 2025 for an international exhibition match. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced this major event on March, 26 . This visit is part of Argentina’s global outreach efforts ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification finals. AFA President Claudio Fabian Tapia…
The Indian Men’s Regu team has made history, winning gold at the 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup! The championship, held in Patna, Bihar, saw India deliver a breathtaking performance to defeat Japan 2-1 in the final on 25 March 2025. The journey wasn’t easy. After losing the first set 11-15, the Indian team found renewed…
Indian-origin scientist Jay Bhattacharya has been confirmed as the 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 🎉 Nominated by President Donald Trump, he was confirmed on March 25, 2025, with a 53-47 vote by US Senate. Dr. Bhattacharya is a renowned expert in health policy and economics, holding an MD and PhD from…
Q.:Rajiv Gauba has been recently (in March 2025) appointed as: (A) Union Home Secretary (B) Full-time member of the NITI Aayog (C) Cabinet Secretary (D) Secretary in the Ministry of Urban Development Q. What is the significance of India’s first indigenous MRI machine, set to be installed at AIIMS Delhi by October 2025 for clinical…
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), World Social Security Report 2024-26, India’s coverage has jumped from 24.4% in 2021 to 48.8% in 2024. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted this progress during the webinar on ‘Investing in People’. Key achievements include: Dr. Mandaviya emphasized the government’s focus on empowering youth through skill development and its…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised interchange fees, making ATM transactions more expensive across the country from May 1,2025. Key points:👉 Financial transactions beyond the free limit will now cost Rs 19 per transaction, up from Rs 17.👉 Non-financial services like balance inquiries will cost Rs 7 per transaction, a Rs 1 hike….
The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 has been passed by both houses of Parliament, with the Rajya Sabha approving it on 25 March 2025. It amends the Disaster Management Act, 2005, aiming to enhance the efficiency of the National and State Disaster Management Authorities (NDMA and SDMA). Key highlights:
India has developed its first indigenous Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine. This machine is set to be installed at AIIMS Delhi by October 2025 for clinical trials. The MRI machine, developed in collaboration with SAMEER (Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, aims to reduce India’s…