Current Affairs — 31 May 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 31 May 2025
PM marks 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar in Bhopal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan in Bhopal on 31 May 2025, the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, and launched projects including the Indore Metro.
Shubhanshu Shukla to conduct food and nutrition experiments on ISS during Axiom-4
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct ISRO-DBT food and nutrition experiments on the International Space Station as Mission Pilot of Axiom Mission 4, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced on 31 May 2025.
India reaffirms glacier preservation commitment at Dushanbe conference
India's Environment MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh addressed the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation in Dushanbe, Tajikistan (29–31 May 2025), outlining India's Himalayan monitoring efforts.
Satna and Datia airports inaugurated in Madhya Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 May 2025 virtually inaugurated the new Satna Airport and the upgraded Datia Airport in Madhya Pradesh under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme.
Shailendra Nath Gupta takes charge as Director General Defence Estates
Shailendra Nath Gupta, a 1990-batch Indian Defence Estates Service officer, assumed office as Director General of Defence Estates on 31 May 2025.
DARPG links CPGRAMS with state Right to Services Commissions; Haryana to run pilot
DARPG on 30 May 2025 began closer collaboration with state Right to Services (RTS) Commissioners on grievance redressal, with the Haryana RTS Commission to implement a CPGRAMS-RTS pilot.
186 trainees pass out at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
The Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on 31 May 2025 saw 186 trainees graduate, with a Tanzanian midshipman winning the Most Promising Cadet trophy.
Youth to volunteer at Jan Aushadhi Kendras under 'Seva Se Seekhen'
The Youth Affairs Ministry and the Department of Pharmaceuticals announced on 31 May 2025 a 15-day Jan Aushadhi Kendra experiential learning programme for youth volunteers under 'Seva Se Seekhen', starting 1 June 2025.
Indian Army trials next-generation technologies at Pokhran, Babina and Joshimath
The Indian Army is conducting Capacity Development Demonstrations of indigenous next-generation technologies at Pokhran, Babina and Joshimath, with air defence demonstrations at Agra and Gopalpur, the Defence Ministry said on 31 May 2025.
ESIC hospital opens at Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh; medical colleges planned in large ESIC hospitals
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated a 30-bed ESIC hospital at Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh, on 31 May 2025 and announced medical colleges in all ESIC hospitals with 200 or more beds.