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National Affairs Governance and Politics India Reaffirms Arunachal Pradesh Status: India strongly condemned China’s attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling these efforts “preposterous” and reaffirming that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and permanent part of India. New UPSC Chairman: Ajay Kumar, former defense secretary, has been appointed as the new chairman of the…
National Affairs New Chief Justice of India Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on 14.05.2025. He succeeded Justice Sanjiv Khanna after his appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Law and Justice. Justice Gavai is the first Buddhist to hold the position of CJI and only the…
National Affairs India-Pakistan Relations Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed soldiers at Adampur Airbase in Punjab, stating that India demonstrated its strength by giving a strong response not only to terrorists but also to the Pakistani army that supports them. The Airports Authority of India announced reopening of 32 airports across northern and western India that…
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…
