Current Affairs — 28 May 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 28 May 2025
Cabinet raises MSP for 14 kharif crops for 2025-26; paddy at ₹2,369 a quintal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 28 May 2025 approved higher Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif crops for marketing season 2025-26, with common paddy raised by ₹69 to ₹2,369 per quintal.
Third Advance Estimates: record foodgrain output of 3,539.59 lakh tonnes in 2024-25
India's foodgrain production in 2024-25 is estimated at a record 3,539.59 lakh tonnes, about 6.5% higher than 2023-24, according to the Third Advance Estimates released by the Agriculture Ministry on 28 May 2025.
Cabinet approves ₹3,653 crore Badvel–Nellore four-lane corridor in Andhra Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 28 May 2025 approved the 108.134 km four-lane Badvel–Nellore corridor on NH-67 in Andhra Pradesh at a cost of ₹3,653.10 crore in DBFOT mode.
Rules under Inter-Services Organisations Act 2023 notified, effective 27 May 2025
The Centre notified rules under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023, effective 27 May 2025, to strengthen command and jointness in the armed forces, the Defence Ministry said on 28 May 2025.
Industrial output grows 2.7% in April 2025
India's Index of Industrial Production grew 2.7% year-on-year in April 2025, led by 3.4% growth in manufacturing, according to MoSPI's quick estimate released on 28 May 2025.
Cabinet continues Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for KCC loans in 2025-26
The Union Cabinet on 28 May 2025 approved continuing the interest subvention component of the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for 2025-26 at the existing 1.5%, keeping KCC loans up to ₹3 lakh at 7% (4% with prompt repayment).
₹42.42 crore projects launched at Deendayal Port, Kandla, including a Seafarer Centre
Minister of State for Ports Shantanu Thakur inaugurated and laid foundation stones for port development projects worth ₹42.42 crore at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Gujarat, on 28 May 2025, including a new Seafarer Centre.
All-party delegations hold meetings in Saudi Arabia and Indonesia
Indian all-party parliamentary delegations held meetings in Riyadh and Jakarta on 28 May 2025 to convey India's stance against terrorism, meeting Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and ASEAN's Secretary-General among others.
UPSC introduces new online application portal
The Union Public Service Commission announced a new online application portal on 28 May 2025, with four parts — Account Creation, Universal Registration, Common Application Form and Examination — replacing the old One Time Registration module.
Cabinet approves Ratlam–Nagda and Wardha–Balharshah rail multitracking
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 28 May 2025 approved two railway multitracking projects — Ratlam–Nagda 3rd and 4th line and Wardha–Balharshah 4th line — worth about ₹3,399 crore in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
PM reviews projects worth over ₹62,000 crore at PRAGATI meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a PRAGATI meeting on 28 May 2025, reviewing three infrastructure projects worth over ₹62,000 crore and asking states to ensure mandatory RERA registration of eligible real estate projects.
NHAI begins trial run of tunnel and underpasses on Dwarka Expressway's Delhi section
NHAI announced on 28 May 2025 a daily trial run, from 29 May, of the tunnel and underpasses on the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway to decongest the Delhi–Gurugram section of NH-48.