Current Affairs

Anna Mitra

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi launched the Depot Darpan, Anna Mitra, and Anna Sahayata apps in New Delhi on 20 May 2025.

Jayant Vishnu Narlikar

Eminent astrophysicist Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar passed away in Pune on 20 May 2025.

World Health Organizations (WHO)

The World Health Organizations (WHO) member countries on 20 May 2025, approved an agreement to better prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics in the wake of the devastation wrought by the coronavirus.

Dr MR Srinivasan

Dr MR Srinivasan, eminent nuclear scientist and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission was passed away in Tamil Nadus Udhagamandalam on 20 May 2025.

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to support early-stage climate-tech startups in India.

United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has released the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) on 19 May 2025.

India has signed 13 MoUs with the Maldives

India has signed 13 MoUs with the Maldives for enhancing ferry services in the island nation with an MVR 100 million (Rs.55,28,47,552) grant, expanding maritime connectivity and uplifting community livelihoods.

Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz won his first Italian Open title at the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome.

International Museum Day

International Museum Day is observed every year on May 18 to highlight the vital role of museums in cultural exchange, education, and societal development.

India fourth largest exporter of marine products.

Union Commerce and Industry ministry said, India is now the fourth largest exporter of marine products.

South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19

India clinched the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Championship 2025 on May 18.

Worlds first in-human bladder transplant

A team of US surgeons has performed the worlds first in-human bladder transplant, it was announced on 18 May 2025.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

The 101st launch of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) failed mid-flight during its third stage on 18 May 2025.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is observed every year on May 17 to reach those areas and strives to bridge this divide.

Dr Aseem Malhotra

British Indian Consultant Cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra was appointed as an adviser to US President Donald Trumps Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement.

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

Indian Grand Master (GM) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa scripted history by clinching his first-ever Grand Chess Tour tournament — the Superbet Classic 2025 held in Bucharest, Romania. He became the only second Indian after Vishwanath Anand to win multiple Super tournaments.

Artificial intelligence (AI)

The worlds first clinic where patients will be diagnosed using artificial intelligence (AI) has opened in Saudi Arabia.

National Dengue Day

National Dengue Day is observed every year in India on May 16 to raise awareness about dengue, which is one of the countrys significant health challenges.

L.R. Srihari

Tamil Nadus L.R. Srihari (19) became Indias latest and 86th Grandmaster.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese soccer Cristiano Ronaldo was named the No. 1 earner on Forbes list of highest-paid athletes in the world for 2025.

Neeraj Chopra

Star Indian Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second at the 2025 Doha Diamond League Mens Javelin Throw event on 16 May 2025.

Jagadguru Rambhadracharya

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 58th Jnanpith Award on Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and renowned poet-lyricist Gulzar for 2023 at Vigyan Bhavan in the New Delhi on 16 May 2025.

International Day

International Day Of Families is observed every year on May 15 to recognise familys pivotal role as the cornerstone of society.

Teesta Prahar

The Indian Army carried out a large-scale integrated field exercise titled Teesta Prahar at the Teesta field firing range on 15 May 2025.

Expected to record a 6.3 percent growth this fiscal year (2025-26)

According to the UN, India remains the fastest-growing large economy and is expected to record a 6.3 percent growth this fiscal year (2025-26), while the global economy faces a “precarious moment”.

Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO)

The Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed a high-pressure nanoporous multi-layered polymeric membrane for seawater desalination.

India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) on 15 MAy 2025

India and the European Union have jointly launched two major research initiatives under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) on 15 MAy 2025.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to enhance Indias Space Situational Awareness (SSA) capabilities.

Harvansh Chawla

The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appointed Harvansh Chawla as its new Chairman on 14 May 2025.

Anita Anand

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney named Anita Anand the foreign minister in his new cabinet on 14 May 2025.

Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on 14 May 2025.

Ayurveda Day

The government has officially designated 23rd September as Ayurveda Day.

Ajay Kumar

Former defence secretary Ajay Kumar was appointed as the new Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairperson on 14 May 2025.

Bhutan

Bhutan became the first country to launch a nationwide tourism payment infrastructure powered by cryptocurrency, marking a significant milestone in national-level blockchain adoption.

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated Indias first 3-nanometre (3nm) chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru on 13 May 2025.

Worlds first commercial-scale e-methanol plant

The worlds first commercial-scale e-methanol plant began operations in Denmark on 13 May 2025, with shipping giant Maersk set to buy part of the production as a low-emission fuel for its fleet of container ships.

Mariangela Hungria

Brazilian microbiologist Mariangela Hungria was named the 2025 World Food Prize Laureate on 13 May 2025.

Sanjiv Khanna

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna retired on 13 May 2025. He served as the 51st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India.

International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on May 12 to honour their invaluable contributions to healthcare and society.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test Cricket on 12 May 2025.

US and Iran

A fourth round of talks between the US and Iran over Tehrans nuclear programme concluded in the Omani capital, Muscat.

India has extended crucial financial support to the Maldives

India has extended crucial financial support to the Maldives through the rollover of the USD 50 million Treasury Bill for one more year.

National Technology Day

National Technology Day is observed every year on May 11 to celebrate the achievements of engineers, researchers and scientists in the field of science and technology.

Deepika Kumari

Indias top archer, Deepika Kumari clinched a bronze medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 held in Shanghai on 11 May 2025.

Manohar Lal Khattar

Minister of Power and Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the Bharat Bodh Kendra in India Habitat Centre (IHC).

BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow on 11 May 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has virtually launched the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow on 11 May 2025.

Sarit Maheshwari

Sarit Maheshwari was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) on 10 May 2025.

Surya Kant

Justice Surya Kant, Judge of the Supreme Court was appointed as the new Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on 10 May 2025.

Apti Basin Mega Recharge Project

Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra for the implementation of the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project on 10 May 2025.

Public sector banks

Public sector banks cumulative profit rose to a record level of Rs.1.78 lakh crore in the fiscal year ended March 2025, registering a growth of 26 percent over the previous year (2023-24). All 12 public sector banks had earned a total profit of Rs.1.41 lakh crore in FY24.

Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs)

The Indian Navy has received Arnala, the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs), at L& T Shipyard in Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu on 9 May 2025.

Global sovereign credit rating agency on 9 May 2025

India got a rating upgrade to BBB with a Stable outlook from Morningstar DBRS, a global sovereign credit rating agency on 9 May 2025.

World Health Organizations (WHO)

Kozhikode city has earned a place in the World Health Organizations (WHO) Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC).

India and Chile signed the Terms of Reference (ToR)

India and Chile signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a significant advancement in their bilateral trade relations.

World Red Cross Day

World Red Cross Day, also known as Red Crescent Day, is observed every year on May 8 to honour the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, a Swiss businessman and the founder of the Red Cross.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

India and Vietnam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation based on the universal teachings of the Buddha—compassion, wisdom, and peace.

G. Kishan Reddy

Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy launched a dedicated Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Website and Stakeholders Portal https://nfmrecycling.jnarddc.gov.in, to promote a structured, transparent and sustainable recycling ecosystem in India.

Robert Prevost

American Cardinal Robert Prevost (69) was elected as the 267th pope on May 8, 2025.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

According to the latest World Economic Outlook released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

World Athletics Day

World Athletics Day is celebrated every year on May 7 to encourage people, particularly young people, to get involved in sports.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket on 7 May 2025.

Biju Patnaik

Russia paid tribute to freedom fighter and former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik by unveiling a memorial plaque in his honour at its embassy in New Delhi on 7 May 2025.

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed an agreement with global logistics major Rhenus Group to boost the inland waterways sector of India.

Praveen Sood

The Union Government extended the tenure of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Praveen Sood by one year on 7 May 2025.

Operation Sindoor

The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a series of precision strikes on terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on 7 May 2025.

Prakash Magdum

Prakash Magdum assumed charge as the Managing Director of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).

Friedrich Merz

Germanys conservative leader, Friedrich Merz, was elected as the new Chancellor of the country on 6 May 2025.

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, inaugurated Bharat Telecom 2025 in New Delhi on 6 May 2025.

Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 6 May 2025

India and the United Kingdom have officially signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 6 May 2025, that promises to reshape the future of bilateral trade, create new employment opportunities, and strengthen Indias integration with global markets.

India and Slovenia was held in New Delhi on 6 May 2025

The 10th edition of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Slovenia was held in New Delhi on 6 May 2025.

World Press Freedom Index 2025

The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) released the World Press Freedom Index 2025.

Parameswaran Iyer

Parameswaran Iyer was temporarily entrusted with the responsibility of being Indias nominee director on the board of International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 5 May 2025.

Pulitzer Prize 2025 winners list was announced

One of the most prestigious recognitions in journalism, the Pulitzer Prize 2025 winners list was announced.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Indian Navy and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have successfully undertaken combat firing of the indigenously designed and developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM) on 5 May 2025.

Indian researchers have developed a novel

Indian researchers have developed a novel, cost-effective, metal-free catalyst that can efficiently produce hydrogen fuel by harvesting mechanical energy.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that India has become the first country in the world to develop genome-edited rice varieties.

Coal Miners Day

Coal Miners Day is observed every year in India on May 4 to recognise the sacrifices and hard work of the coal miners.

Khelo India Youth Games through videoconfere on 4 May 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games through videoconfere on 4 May 2025.

Anthony Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was re-elected as the countrys leader, becoming the first in decades to secure a second term.

Baba Sivanand passed

Yoga practitioner, a Padma Shri awardee, Baba Sivanand passed away in Varanasi on 4 May 2025.

World Press Freedom Day

World Press Freedom Day is observed every year on May 3 to spotlight the important role the fourth pillar of democracy, media plays by bringing truth to the public.

Narmdeshwar Tiwari

Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari PVSM AVSM VM took charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, IAF on 3 May 2025.

Lawrence Wongs Peoples Action Party (PAP)

Prime Minister Lawrence Wongs Peoples Action Party (PAP) won the Singapore General Election on 3 May 2025.

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on 3 May 2025.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out maiden flight-trials of its Stratospheric Airship Platform from Sheopur Trial site at Madhya Pradesh on 3 May 2025.

World Tuna Day

World Tuna Day is observed every year on May 2 to raise awareness about the importance of conserving and protecting tuna populations.

Mens and Womens Player of the Year awards for the 2024-25

Mohun Bagan Super Giants Subhasish Bose and East Bengals Soumya Guguloth were honoured with the All India Football Federations (AIFF) prestigious Mens and Womens Player of the Year awards for the 2024-25 season, held in Bhubaneswar on 2 May 2025.

Reserve Bank of India

As per the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India, Indias total exports have touched an all-time high of 824.9 billion dollars in the financial year 2024-25, which includes the services trade for March 2025.

India and Denmark

India and Denmark have reinforced their long-standing energy cooperation by signing a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2 May 2025.

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated Indias first deepwater transshipment port, named Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, on 2 May 2025.

Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME)

Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) and NITI Aayog have announced a strategic partnership aimed at fostering vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystems across multiple states in India on 2 May 2025.

International Labour Day

International Labour Day (International Workers Day) is observed every year on May 1 to honour the workers who fought for their rights, including better working conditions and fairer working hours.

Centre signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA)

The Centre signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to improve waste pickers access to finance and relevant technologies and ensure a safer and more sustainable work environment on 1 May 2025.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection rose 12.6 percent to an all-time high of about Rs 2.37 lakh crore in April 2025 compared to the same month last year.

Economic partnership agreement

The United States and Ukraine have signed an “economic partnership agreement” that will give Washington access to Kyivs mineral resources in exchange for establishing an investment fund in Ukraine.

Meeting of the India-Egypt

The 4th Meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was held in Cairo.

Arvind Shrivastava

Senior bureaucrat Arvind Shrivastava took charge as the Secretary of the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance on 1 May 2025.

World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai on 1 May 2025.