Daily Current affairs and GK Update
National Affairs Buddha Purnima Celebrations Across India: Buddha Purnima was celebrated with great fervor across India on May 12, 2025. The day marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. Special prayers and ceremonies were held at major Buddhist sites including Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, and Kushinagar. National Technology Day Observed: India observed National Technology…
National Affairs India-Pakistan Ceasefire Agreement India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire understanding on 10.05.2025, agreeing to stop all firing and military action from 5 PM onwards. The ceasefire comes after several days of intense cross-border military tensions that began following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that…
National Affairs India-Pakistan Tensions A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan came into effect on May 10, 2025, following mediation by the United States. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed multiple ceasefire violations by Pakistan, declaring that the Indian Army would respond “adequately and appropriately.” Pakistani drones were spotted across Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat’s Kutch region,…
1. What was the name of the Indian military operation conducted against terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK on 09.05.2025? A) Operation Vijay B) Operation Sindoor C) Operation Shakti D) Operation Trident Answer: B) Operation Sindoor 2. Which major sporting event was suspended by the BCCI due to security concerns arising from escalating India-Pakistan tensions?…
National Affairs 1. India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate India conducted targeted strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under “Operation Sindoor” Pakistan fired multiple missiles targeting areas in Jammu and Kashmir; all were intercepted by India’s Air Defense Units Pakistan reportedly launched around 500 drones targeting over 24 Indian cities, successfully intercepted by Indian…
International Affairs Historic Election of First American Pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the 267th leader of the Catholic Church, becoming the first American pope in history. He has chosen the name Leo XIV. The conclave reached its decision in just 24 hours and 21 minutes after the doors closed to the Sistine Chapel….
National News The Indian Air Force launched “Operation Sindoor,” conducting precision airstrikes on nine terrorist camps inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK). This was in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 25 Indian and one Nepali tourist. The operation is notable as the first cross-border strike since 1971, targeting major terrorist…
National Affairs UK-India Free Trade Agreement Signed: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the UK Prime Minister on 06.05.2025, celebrating the landmark UK-India Free Trade Agreement announced yesterday. This agreement is expected to add billions to both economies and is the biggest trade deal the UK has secured since leaving the EU. Moody’s Cuts India’s…
National News DRDO Successfully Tests Stratospheric Airship Platform The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden flight trial of its Stratospheric Airship Platform in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh. The airship reached an altitude of 17 kmand remained airborne for 62 minutes, marking a breakthrough in India’s surveillance and earth observation capabilities. External Affairs Minister…
National Affairs Diplomatic Relations and Agreements India and Denmark signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating clean energy transition and supporting India’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. The MoU was signed by Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power, and E. Mr. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark to India,…
