National Affairs – 24.05.2025 Prime Minister and Government Updates NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi, focusing on the strategy for Viksit Bharat 2047 Key Agenda Items: The meeting discussed industrial development, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and digital governance initiatives State…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
