Current Affairs — 16 May 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 16 May 2025
8th meeting of India–US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation held in India
The 8th India–US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC), set up under the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), met in Delhi and Goa from 13 to 16 May 2025.
Neeraj Chopra crosses 90 m for the first time with 90.23 m national record at Doha Diamond League
Neeraj Chopra threw 90.23 m at the Doha Diamond League on 16 May 2025, a new Indian record and his first throw beyond 90 m, finishing second behind Germany's Julian Weber (91.06 m).
Sikkim marks 50th anniversary of statehood on 16 May 2025
Sikkim celebrated its Statehood Day on 16 May 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of its statehood; Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the state.
IIFT announces its first overseas campus in Dubai
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, announced on 16 May 2025 the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, UAE.
Bhupender Yadav outlines five-point call for mountain ecosystems at first Sagarmatha Sambaad in Kathmandu
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav represented India at the inaugural Sagarmatha Sambaad in Kathmandu on 16 May 2025, themed 'Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity', and set out a five-point call for global action on mountain ecosystems.
President confers 58th Jnanpith Award on Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 58th Jnanpith Award on Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on 16 May 2025; co-awardee Gulzar could not attend.
ASI, World Monuments Fund India and TCS Foundation complete restoration of Rajon ki Baoli
The Archaeological Survey of India, with World Monuments Fund India and the TCS Foundation, completed conservation of Rajon ki Baoli, a 16th-century Lodi-era stepwell in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, New Delhi.
MoSPI releases National Accounts Statistics 2025
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the 'National Accounts Statistics – 2025' publication on 16 May 2025, with detailed GDP, GVA, consumption, savings and capital formation estimates at current and constant (2011-12) prices.
Department of Posts releases stamp marking 125 years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
The Department of Posts released a commemorative postage stamp on 16 May 2025 at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, marking 125 years of the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, established on 1 April 1899.
Aadhaar authentication transactions cross 150 billion
Cumulative Aadhaar authentication transactions crossed 150 billion (15,011.82 crore) by the end of April 2025, UIDAI data released on 16 May 2025 showed.
Tripura holds 'AI for Good Governance' workshop with NeGD in Agartala
Tripura's Directorate of Information Technology and MeitY's National e-Governance Division held a workshop on 'AI for Good Governance: Driving Transparency, Efficiency & Impact' at Pragna Bhawan, Agartala, on 16 May 2025.
NADA India hosts WADA Intelligence and Investigations workshop in New Delhi
NADA India hosted the World Anti-Doping Agency's Intelligence & Investigations workshop in New Delhi from 12 to 16 May 2025, organised with INTERPOL and Sport Integrity Australia.
Karnataka seeks electric buses under PM E-DRIVE; Centre assures phased allocation
The Ministry of Heavy Industries said on 16 May 2025 that Karnataka had formally sought electric buses under PM E-DRIVE, and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy assured phased allocation; 14,000 e-buses are to be allocated to 9 major cities under the scheme.
IICA and DGR conclude second independent-directorship programme for senior defence officers
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and the Directorate General Resettlement concluded the second batch of their certification programme on independent directorship for 30 senior defence officers at IICA Manesar on 16 May 2025.