GPSC (Gujarat) Current Affairs — All time
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Sun, 29 Jun 2025
INS Tabar fights fire on tanker MT Yi Cheng 6, safeguards 14 Indian crew
On 29 June 2025, in the North Arabian Sea about 80 nautical miles east of Fujairah, UAE, Indian Navy frigate INS Tabar responded to a Mayday from the Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 and fought an engine-room fire, ensuring the safety of its 14 Indian crew.
Mandaviya leads 29th Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Palitana with sanitation workers
On 29 June 2025 in Palitana, Gujarat, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led a special edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle featuring 'Swachhta Senanis', held simultaneously at 6,000 locations.
Sat, 28 Jun 2025
PM Modi interacts with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the ISS
On 28 June 2025, PM Narendra Modi spoke by videoconference from New Delhi with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian aboard the International Space Station.
India's share of zero-dose children falls from 0.11% to 0.06% of population
On 28 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Health Ministry said zero-dose children declined from 0.11% of India's population in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024.
Amit Shah inaugurates projects at Shri Govind Guru University, Godhra
On 28 June 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed by video the inauguration and foundation stone ceremony of projects at Shri Govind Guru University, Vinzol, Godhra (Gujarat).
Ministry of Power sets up task force to conceive the India Energy Stack
On 28 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Power announced a task force to conceive the India Energy Stack, a digital public infrastructure for the power sector.
MNRE revises Waste-to-Energy and Biomass Programme guidelines
On 28 June 2025 in New Delhi, MNRE notified revised guidelines for the Waste-to-Energy and Biomass programmes under the National Bioenergy Programme.
Fri, 27 Jun 2025
RRI scientists find teak leaf extract can act as a natural laser shield
On 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Department of Science and Technology reported that Raman Research Institute scientists found teak leaf extract can serve as a natural laser shield.
Telecom data for May 2025: 1,207.08 million subscribers, tele-density 85.36%
On 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Communications released telecom subscription data as of 31 May 2025, showing 1,207.08 million telephone subscribers.
'Skills for the Future' report: 88% of workforce in low-competency occupations
On 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, MoS Jayant Chaudhary unveiled 'Skills for the Future: Transforming India's Workforce Landscape', a report by the Institute for Competitiveness.
India to host 2029 World Police and Fire Games in Ahmedabad
On 27 June 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed India's designation as host of the 2029 World Police and Fire Games, with Ahmedabad (Gujarat) as the venue.
Tribal Affairs Ministry launches 'Adi Karmayogi' Beta version
On 27 June 2025, Union Minister Jual Oram launched the Adi Karmayogi Beta version at the 'Adi Anveshan' national conference at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.
PM greets Kutchi community on Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year
On 27 June 2025, PM Narendra Modi greeted the Kutchi community of Gujarat and across the world on Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year.
Thu, 26 Jun 2025
Axiom-4 Dragon docks with the ISS; Ax-4 crew enters station
On 26 June 2025 (IST), the SpaceX Dragon carrying Axiom Mission 4, with India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, docked with the International Space Station.
Rajnath Singh at SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao; no joint statement adopted
On 26 June 2025 in Qingdao, China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting, held talks with China's Admiral Dong Jun and Russia's Andrey Belousov, and the meeting ended without a joint statement.
ECI starts proceedings to delist 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties
On 26 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Election Commission of India started proceedings to delist 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties.
Sagarmala Finance Corporation inaugurated as India's first maritime NBFC
On 26 June 2025 in New Delhi, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited, India's first NBFC in the maritime sector.
INS Teg makes port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles
On 26 June 2025, Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Teg entered Port Victoria, Seychelles, for a port call from 26 to 30 June 2025.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Axiom Mission 4 lifts off with Shubhanshu Shukla as Mission Pilot
On 25 June 2025 at 12:01 IST, Axiom Mission 4 lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, carrying India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as Mission Pilot.
ECI operationalises ECINET modules in bye-elections
On 25 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Election Commission of India said it had operationalised its new ECINET platform in bye-elections to five Assembly constituencies in Kerala, Gujarat, Punjab and West Bengal.
Tue, 24 Jun 2025
EPFO raises auto-settlement limit for advance claims to ₹5 lakh
On 24 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation raised the auto-settlement limit for advance claims from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
Heavy Industries Ministry opens SPMEPCI application portal
On 24 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Heavy Industries launched the application portal under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI).
CDS authorised to issue Joint Instructions and Joint Orders for three Services
On 24 June 2025 in New Delhi, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh authorised the Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs to issue Joint Instructions and Joint Orders for all three Services.
Amended BharatNet Program begins in Gujarat under State-led model
On 24 June 2025 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Digital Bharat Nidhi signed a quadripartite agreement with the Gujarat government, BSNL and Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited under the Amended BharatNet Program.
Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan reaches 53 lakh tribal citizens in nine days
On 24 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs said the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan had reached over 53 lakh tribal citizens through more than 22,000 camps in its first nine days.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025
9th India–South Africa Joint Defence Committee meets in Johannesburg
On 23–24 June 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh led India's delegation to the 9th India–South Africa Joint Defence Committee meeting.
MoSPI sets up expert group for all-India Household Income Survey
On 23 June 2025 in New Delhi, MoSPI announced a Technical Expert Group chaired by Surjit S. Bhalla to guide an all-India household income distribution survey tentatively scheduled for 2026.
Cut-off for opting into Unified Pension Scheme extended to 30 September 2025
On 23 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Finance Ministry extended the cut-off date for exercising the option under the Unified Pension Scheme by three months, to 30 September 2025.
SECI's green ammonia tender to supply 13 fertilizer plants
On 23 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said SECI's tender for 7,24,000 tonnes of green ammonia a year for 13 fertilizer plants was nearing final bid submission.
India and Kenya unveil India-Africa Commemorative Pillar at Taita Taveta
On 23 June 2025 at Mile 27, Taita Taveta County, Kenya, Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth and Kenya's Defence Cabinet Secretary Roselinda Soipan Tuya unveiled the India-Africa Commemorative Pillar.