Current Affairs — 12 May 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 12 May 2025
PM addresses the nation on Operation Sindoor; outlines three pillars of response to terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 12 May 2025 on Operation Sindoor, which he said was carried out on 6-7 May after the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack, and outlined three pillars of India's response to terrorism.
Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket after 123 Tests
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May 2025, ending a 14-year career of 123 Tests with 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries.
Buddha Purnima marked at National Museum with veneration of Kapilavastu relics
On Buddha Purnima, 12 May 2025, Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Kiren Rijiju led floral offerings at the National Museum, New Delhi, where the Kapilavastu relics excavated from Piprahwa, Uttar Pradesh, are enshrined.
International Nurses Day 2025 observed; State of the World's Nursing 2025 report released
International Nurses Day was observed on 12 May 2025 with the ICN theme 'Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies', and the State of the World's Nursing 2025 report put the global nursing workforce at 29.8 million in 2023.
C-DOT and Synergy Quantum sign MoU to develop drone-based Quantum Key Distribution
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed an MoU with Synergy Quantum India on 12 May 2025 to jointly develop drone-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems at Technology Readiness Level 6 or above.
Bihar launches Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme for 6,938 roads
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launched the Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme on 12 May 2025, covering 6,938 rural roads of 12,105 km at a cost of ₹8,716 crore in the first phase.
Manohar Lal reviews Goa's urban schemes; to consider 24x7 Drink from Tap request
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal reviewed urban development schemes in Goa with CM Pramod Sawant in Panaji on 12 May 2025 and agreed to consider the state's request for a 24x7 Drink from Tap water supply scheme under AMRUT 2.0.
PM announces PMNRF ex-gratia for victims of Raipur road accident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on 12 May 2025 and announced ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
Ethiopian delegation of Governors and Ministers calls on Dr Jitendra Singh; to train at NCGG
A high-level Ethiopian delegation of Governors, Vice-Governors and Ministers called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 12 May 2025 and is undergoing a week-long capacity-building programme at the National Centre for Good Governance under MEA's ITEC.
Manohar Lal reviews Goa's power sector; AT&C losses at 9.32%
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal reviewed Goa's power sector with CM Pramod Sawant in Panaji on 12 May 2025, noting AT&C losses of 9.32% and suggesting the state explore a nuclear power facility as a long-term measure.
Temporary closure of 32 airports for civil flights lifted
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 12 May 2025 that the temporary closure of 32 airports for civil aircraft operations, earlier in force till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025, had been lifted with immediate effect.