Current Affairs — 03 May 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 03 May 2025
DRDO conducts maiden flight-trial of Stratospheric Airship Platform from Sheopur
DRDO carried out the maiden flight-trial of its Stratospheric Airship Platform from the Sheopur trial site in Madhya Pradesh on 3 May 2025, reaching an altitude of around 17 km.
Angola's President João Lourenço on State visit; Angola joins ISA as 123rd member
Angolan President João Lourenço held talks in New Delhi on 3 May 2025 during his first State visit to India; Angola signed the ISA Framework Agreement as its 123rd member and India approved a US$200 million defence credit line.
Shirgao (Goa) temple stampede during Lairai Devi Jatra; magisterial inquiry ordered
A stampede at the annual Lairai Jatra of the Shree Lairai Devi temple in Shirgao village, North Goa, in the early hours of 3 May 2025 killed at least six devotees; Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ordered a magisterial inquiry.
Five knowledge reports on media and entertainment released at WAVES 2025
MoS Dr. L. Murugan released five reports on India's media and entertainment sector at WAVES 2025 in Mumbai on 3 May 2025, including a live events white paper and BCG's creator economy report.
Lawrence Wong's PAP wins Singapore general election with 87 of 97 seats
Singapore's People's Action Party, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, won 87 of 97 seats with 65.57% of the vote in the general election held on 3 May 2025.
President launches Mediation Association of India at first National Mediation Conference
President Droupadi Murmu graced the launch of the Mediation Association of India and addressed the first National Mediation Conference 2025 in New Delhi on 3 May 2025.
Nominations open for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025
The Ministry of Women and Child Development invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal, with 31 July 2025 as the last date.
Amit Shah reviews NCEL, NCOL and BBSSL; sets ₹2 lakh crore export target for NCEL
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah reviewed the national cooperative societies NCEL, NCOL and BBSSL in New Delhi on 3 May 2025 and set a ₹2 lakh crore export target for NCEL.
Khelo India Multipurpose Hall inaugurated in Kamle district, Arunachal Pradesh
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated a ₹8 crore Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Kamle district of Arunachal Pradesh on 3 May 2025.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation marks 31st Foundation Day
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation observed its 31st Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 3 May 2025, with Union Minister Manohar Lal as chief guest and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as guest of honour.
Pune railway station to be transformed with four new platforms; Hadapsar–Jodhpur Express flagged off
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on 3 May 2025 that Pune railway station will be completely transformed with world-class facilities including four new platforms, as he flagged off the Hadapsar–Jodhpur and MGR Chennai Central–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express trains.
10th National Community Radio Awards presented at WAVES 2025
MoS for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan presented the 10th National Community Radio Awards to 12 community radio stations at the 8th National Community Radio Conference held at WAVES 2025 in Mumbai on 3 May 2025.
Committee submits report on Repairability Index framework for smartphones and tablets
The committee on a Repairability Index framework for the mobile and electronics sector submitted its report to Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare, recommending smartphones and tablets for the first phase, as announced on 3 May 2025.