Quiz Questions Question 1: Who was appointed as the new CEO and MD of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in July 2025? a) Sat Pal Bhanoo b) R Doraiswamy c) Ashim Kumar Ghosh d) Kavinder Gupta Answer: b) R Doraiswamy Explanation: R Doraiswamy was appointed as the new CEO and MD of LIC for…
NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Government Appointments and Administrative Changes President Droupadi Murmu appointed new Governors for three states – Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh became Haryana’s Governor, Ashok Gajapathi Raju appointed for Goa, and Kavinder Gupta named as Ladakh’s new Lieutenant Governor Major judicial appointments approved – Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva appointed as Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh…
NATIONAL NEWS Political and Administrative Updates Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Denies Leadership Change – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rejected the proposed ’50-50′ formula for power sharing, stating clearly that there is no vacancy for the CM position in the state Vadodara Bridge Collapse Tragedy – The death toll from the Vadodara bridge collapse has risen to…
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…
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,…
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,…
NATIONAL NEWS Pahalgam Terror Attack: Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia visit to hold a high-level meeting after terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Army later killed 2 militants in Uri, foiling another infiltration attempt. State Mourning for Pope Francis: Government of India has declared a three-day state mourning following…
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Trump vs Federal Reserve Controversy: U.S. President Donald Trump (President: United States) criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates, threatening to remove him. The Federal Reserve’s benchmark rate stands at 4.25%-4.50%, with Powell defending the Fed’s independence from political pressure. Palestinian Photographer Wins World Press Photo: Palestinian photographer Samar…
Introduction The Russia-Ukraine war, which began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, represents one of the most significant geopolitical conflicts in Europe since World War II. This conflict has reshaped international relations, economic stability, and global security dynamics. Background and Prelude (2014-2021) The roots of the Russia-Ukraine conflict date back to 2014…
