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…
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…
Question 1 What is the new repo rate announced by the RBI in its latest policy meeting? A) 5.75% B) 6.00% C) 6.25% D) 6.50% Answer: B) 6.00% Question 2 Which Union Minister inaugurated projects worth ₹708 crore in Gujarat on 17.05.2025? A) Nitin Gadkari B) Amit Shah C) Rajnath Singh D) Piyush Goyal Answer:…
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 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….
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 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…
Q1. What was the main outcome of the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement announced on 10.05.2025? A) Complete withdrawal of troops from the border B) Immediate release of prisoners of war C) Cessation of all firing and military action from 5 PM onwards D) Signing of a new trade pact Answer: C) Cessation of all firing and…
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…
1. Which two countries signed a renewed MoU to accelerate clean energy transition and support India’s net-zero target by 2070? A) India and Germany B) India and Denmark C) India and France D) India and Japan Answer: B) India and Denmark 2. Which major infrastructure project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kerala…
