Defence Current Affairs — All time
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Mon, 05 May 2025
UIDAI pilots Aadhaar face authentication at NEET UG 2025 centres in Delhi
UIDAI carried out a proof of concept of Aadhaar Face Authentication for candidate verification at select NEET UG 2025 centres in Delhi, with NIC and NTA, as announced on 5 May 2025.
ANRF selects seven e-Nodes under MAHA-EV mission
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) on 5 May 2025 announced the selection of seven e-Nodes under its Mission for Advancement of High-impact Areas on Electric Vehicles (MAHA-EV).
DBT and BIRAC invite proposals for Bio-AI 'Moolankur' hubs under BioE3 Policy
The Department of Biotechnology and BIRAC on 5 May 2025 announced a joint call for proposals to set up Bio-AI 'Moolankur' hubs under the BioE3 Policy for biomanufacturing.
Sun, 04 May 2025
ICAR releases India's first genome-edited rice varieties: DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice 1
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 4 May 2025 announced two genome-edited rice varieties developed by ICAR, DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice 1, which the Ministry described as the world's first.
ECI to launch ECINET, a single platform replacing over 40 apps
The Election Commission of India said on 4 May 2025 that it is developing ECINET, a one-stop digital platform that will integrate over 40 of its existing mobile and web applications.
Nirmala Sitharaman leads Indian delegation to ADB's 58th Annual Meeting in Milan
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will lead India's delegation to the 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank in Milan, Italy, from 4 to 7 May 2025.
Fit India Sundays on Cycle holds 'Cycling with Teachers' edition in Delhi
Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya led 750 participants, including teachers, at the 'Cycling with Teachers' edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 4 May 2025.
Sat, 03 May 2025
Angola's President João Lourenço on State visit; Angola joins ISA as 123rd member
Angolan President João Lourenço held talks in New Delhi on 3 May 2025 during his first State visit to India; Angola signed the ISA Framework Agreement as its 123rd member and India approved a US$200 million defence credit line.
Five knowledge reports on media and entertainment released at WAVES 2025
MoS Dr. L. Murugan released five reports on India's media and entertainment sector at WAVES 2025 in Mumbai on 3 May 2025, including a live events white paper and BCG's creator economy report.
Lawrence Wong's PAP wins Singapore general election with 87 of 97 seats
Singapore's People's Action Party, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, won 87 of 97 seats with 65.57% of the vote in the general election held on 3 May 2025.
President launches Mediation Association of India at first National Mediation Conference
President Droupadi Murmu graced the launch of the Mediation Association of India and addressed the first National Mediation Conference 2025 in New Delhi on 3 May 2025.
Fri, 02 May 2025
Anuradha Prasad sworn in as Member, UPSC
Anuradha Prasad, former Secretary of the Inter State Council Secretariat, took oath as Member of the Union Public Service Commission on 2 May 2025.
NITI Aayog releases report on enhancing competitiveness of MSMEs
NITI Aayog released the report 'Enhancing MSMEs Competitiveness in India', prepared with the Institute for Competitiveness, on 2 May 2025.
President launches Senior Citizen Welfare Portal at 'Ageing with Dignity' event
President Droupadi Murmu launched the Senior Citizen Welfare Portal and virtually inaugurated five Senior Citizen Homes at the 'Ageing with Dignity' event at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 2 May 2025.
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari takes over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari took charge as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force, on 2 May 2025.
Piyush Goyal meets Belgian leaders in Brussels; India and EU aim to conclude FTA by end of 2025
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Belgium's Theo Francken and Flanders' Matthias Diependaele in Brussels on 2 May 2025, as India and the EU reaffirmed their aim to conclude the FTA by the end of 2025.
India and Denmark sign renewed MoU on energy cooperation
India and Denmark signed a renewed energy cooperation MoU in New Delhi on 2 May 2025, extending the partnership begun under the original MoU of 5 June 2020.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Arvind Shrivastava takes charge as Revenue Secretary
Arvind Shrivastava, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, took charge as Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, on 1 May 2025.
India's coal production rises 3.63% to 81.57 MT in April 2025
India's coal production rose 3.63% to 81.57 million tonnes (provisional) in April 2025 from 78.71 MT a year earlier, the Coal Ministry said on 1 May 2025.
IOS SAGAR (INS Sunayna) arrives at Port Victoria, Seychelles
Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR, INS Sunayna with a multinational crew, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 1 May 2025.
Sugar (Control) Order, 2025 replaces the 1966 Order
The Centre formulated the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025 after a review of the Sugar (Control) Order, 1966, the Food Ministry announced on 1 May 2025.
ECI announces three initiatives: death registration data from RGI, redesigned voter slips, BLO photo IDs
The Election Commission of India announced on 1 May 2025 that it will obtain death registration data electronically from the Registrar General of India, redesign Voter Information Slips and issue photo ID cards to BLOs.
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma takes over as GOC-in-C, Northern Command
Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma took over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army's Northern Command on 1 May 2025.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty receive Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
Badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna from Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on 1 May 2025.
Wheat procurement in RMS 2025-26 crosses 250 LMT
Wheat procurement for the Central Pool in Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26 reached 256.31 lakh metric tonnes by 30 April 2025, against an estimated target of 312 LMT.
BRS COPs 2025 in Geneva: India's delegation led by Bhupender Yadav
An Indian delegation led by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav took part in the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions in Geneva, held from 30 April to 1 May 2025.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC)
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) in New Delhi on 1 May 2025, succeeding Lt Gen JP Mathew.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
GenomeIndia: whole genome sequencing of over 10,000 individuals; data archived at IBDC
The DBT-funded GenomeIndia project has completed a whole genome sequencing database of over 10,000 individuals from all major population groups, the Science Ministry said on 30 April 2025.
PM chairs 46th PRAGATI meeting; eight projects worth about ₹90,000 crore reviewed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 46th PRAGATI meeting on 30 April 2025, reviewing eight projects worth about ₹90,000 crore.
Tribal Affairs Ministry and BPCL to set up 75 Space Labs in EMRS across 19 States
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and BPCL announced on 30 April 2025 that Space Labs will be set up in 75 Eklavya Model Residential Schools across 19 States, with BPCL sanctioning about ₹12 crore under CSR.