APSC (Assam) Current Affairs — All time
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Sat, 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.
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.
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.
Fri, 30 May 2025
India's real GDP grew 6.5% in 2024-25; Q4 growth at 7.4%
India's real GDP grew 6.5% in FY 2024-25 and 7.4% in the January–March 2025 quarter, according to the provisional estimates released by the NSO on 30 May 2025.
IndiaAI compute crosses 34,000 GPUs; three more startups to build foundation models
India's common compute capacity under the IndiaAI Mission crossed 34,000 GPUs, and Soket AI, Gnani AI and Gan AI were selected to build indigenous foundation models, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on 30 May 2025.
Centre's provisional accounts for 2024-25: receipts at 97.8% of revised estimates
The Government of India's provisional accounts for 2024-25, released on 30 May 2025, show total receipts of ₹30,78,247 crore (97.8% of RE) and total expenditure of ₹46,55,517 crore (98.7% of RE).
Retired Central Government NPS subscribers can claim additional Unified Pension Scheme benefits
Central Government NPS subscribers who retired on or before 31 March 2025 with at least 10 years of qualifying service, or their spouses, can claim additional Unified Pension Scheme benefits by 30 June 2025, the Finance Ministry said on 30 May 2025.
President presents National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025
President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 to nurses at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 30 May 2025.
AyushSuraksha portal launched against misleading ads and adverse drug reactions
Ayush MoS (Independent Charge) Prataprao Jadhav launched the AyushSuraksha Portal on 30 May 2025 to tackle misleading advertisements and monitor adverse drug reactions linked to Ayush products.
Department of Posts releases DHRUVA policy for a digital address DPI
The Department of Posts released DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address), a policy framework for a national Digital Address Digital Public Infrastructure, on 30 May 2025.
First round of India–Chile CEPA negotiations concludes in New Delhi
The first round of negotiations on the India–Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which began in New Delhi on 26 May 2025, concluded on 30 May, after the Terms of Reference were signed on 8 May 2025.
Thu, 29 May 2025
Miniratna Category-I status for Munitions India, AVNL and India Optel
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved Miniratna (Category-I) status for three DPSUs — Munitions India Ltd, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd and India Optel Ltd — on 29 May 2025.
Centre imposes wheat stock limits until 31 March 2026
The Centre imposed stock limits on wheat for traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors in all states and UTs, valid until 31 March 2026, through an order issued on 27 May 2025, the Food Ministry said on 29 May 2025.
All-party delegation led by Shashi Tharoor visits Colombia (29–31 May)
An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by MP Shashi Tharoor visited Colombia from 29 to 31 May 2025 to convey India's message of zero tolerance for terrorism, according to the Embassy of India in Bogotá.
Vesting orders issued for 7 coal blocks under commercial auctions
The Coal Ministry's Nominated Authority issued vesting orders for seven commercially auctioned coal blocks on 29 May 2025, taking the total to 116 blocks; Western Coalfields became the first Coal India subsidiary to win a block in commercial auction.
Indian Army contingent leaves for Exercise Nomadic Elephant in Mongolia
An Indian Army contingent left on 29 May 2025 for the 17th India–Mongolia joint military exercise Nomadic Elephant, scheduled in Ulaanbaatar from 31 May to 13 June 2025.
CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel to get honorary rank one level higher on retirement
The Home Ministry decided on 29 May 2025 to confer an honorary rank one level higher on CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel from Constable to Sub-Inspector on their day of retirement, without financial or pension benefits.
Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025 launched to cover 21,000 villages
Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025, a rural sanitation survey covering 21,000 villages in 761 districts of 34 States and UTs, in New Delhi on 29 May 2025.
Comprehensive Modular Survey: Telecom 2025 — 85.5% of households own a smartphone
The MoSPI Comprehensive Modular Survey: Telecom 2025 (January–March 2025), released on 29 May 2025, found 85.5% of Indian households had at least one smartphone and 86.3% had internet access at home.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Tue, 27 May 2025
IMD forecasts above-normal monsoon at 106% of LPA in updated 2025 forecast
The India Meteorological Department on 27 May 2025 forecast 2025 southwest monsoon rainfall (June–September) at 106% of the Long Period Average with a model error of ±4%, indicating above-normal rainfall.
Raksha Mantri approves AMCA Programme Execution Model through industry partnership
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on 27 May 2025 approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model, under which the Aeronautical Development Agency will execute the programme through industry partnership open to private and public sectors.