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National Affairs Supreme Court Developments Puja Khedkar Bail Case: Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in the UPSC cheating case, with Justice B V Nagarathna remarking “she is not a terrorist” and has “lost everything” Bail Conditions: Court imposed cash security of Rs 25,000 with two sureties and directed complete…
National News Prime Minister’s Activities and Announcements PM Narendra Modi inaugurated 103 modernized railway stations across 18 states under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme worth ₹1,100 crore on 22.05.2025 The Prime Minister flagged off the Bikaner-Mumbai Express train from Deshnoke Railway Station in Rajasthan PM Modi laid the foundation stone for railway electrification and roadway…
National Affairs Fourteen arrested for espionage: NIA and Intelligence Bureau arrested fourteen people across North India for leaking sensitive information to Pakistan. Four were caught in the last 24 hours, with investigations focusing on Pakistan links. New OCI Portal launched: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a revamped Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Portal in…
Today’s current affairs update brings you the most important events that occurred on 20.05.2025, essential for banking and other competitive examinations in India. Stay ahead in your preparation with this comprehensive point-wise compilation. National News Immigration Verification Drive: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has set a 30-day deadline for states and Union Territories to…
International Affairs Israel-Gaza Conflict: Israel announced on May 19 that the first humanitarian aid trucks have entered Gaza. The country will allow “minimal aid” into the region while intensifying air and ground operations in Gaza’s second-largest city. Former US President’s Health Crisis: Former President Joe Biden revealed on May 19 that he has been diagnosed…
1. What percentage reduction in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) violence has India witnessed since 2010? A) 65% B) 75% C) 81% D) 90% Answer: C) 81% 2. Why did ISRO’s PSLV-C61 mission fail? A) First-stage malfunction B) Third-stage nozzle anomaly C) Satellite communication error D) Launchpad technical issues Answer: B) Third-stage nozzle anomaly 3. Which…
National Affairs Operation Sindoor Aftermath: The Indian government appointed Shashi Tharoor to lead a seven-party delegation abroad to share India’s strong anti-terrorism message globally following the recent military operation. Security Improvements: Official data revealed Left Wing Extremism violence has dropped by 81% since 2010, with related deaths reduced by 85%, indicating significant internal security improvement….
National News RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 6%: The Reserve Bank of India reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6% to boost economic growth. GDP is projected to grow at 6.5% for FY 2025–26. The central bank shifted its policy stance to “accommodative,” signaling potential future rate cuts. Amit Shah Inaugurates Projects…
1. President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143 to address which constitutional issue? A) Delays in presidential elections B) Governor delays in passing state bills C) Judicial appointments D) Lok Sabha dissolution Answer: B) Governor delays in passing state bills 2. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged the IMF to reconsider a loan to Pakistan because: A)…
National Affairs Politics and Governance President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143 to seek Supreme Court’s opinion on Governor delays in passing bills. This rare constitutional move aims to address the ongoing friction between state governments and governors regarding bill approvals. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed border security in Srinagar following the recent ceasefire with Pakistan….
