GPSC (Gujarat) Current Affairs — All time
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Sat, 01 Mar 2025
President Droupadi Murmu visits UNESCO World Heritage Site Dholavira in Gujarat
President Droupadi Murmu visited the Harappan site of Dholavira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Khadir island in Kachchh, Gujarat, on 1 March 2025.
Dr Mayank Sharma takes charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts
Dr Mayank Sharma, a 1989-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service officer, assumed office as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on 1 March 2025.
PM Modi addresses post-budget webinar on agriculture and rural prosperity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the post-budget webinar on 'Agriculture and Rural Prosperity' via video-conferencing on 1 March 2025.
India's coal production in April 2024–February 2025 grows 5.73% to 928.95 MT
India's cumulative coal production from April 2024 to February 2025 rose 5.73% to 928.95 million tonnes, the Ministry of Coal said on 1 March 2025.
49th Civil Accounts Day marks foundation day of Indian Civil Accounts Service
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presided over the 49th Civil Accounts Day, marking the foundation day of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), in New Delhi on 1 March 2025.
88th Network Planning Group meeting under PM GatiShakti evaluates 11 infrastructure projects
The 88th meeting of the Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti, held on 1 March 2025, evaluated 11 road, railway, IT and metro projects, including the northern portion of the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron reaches Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand
INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Veera of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand, on 1 March 2025 during their South East Asia training deployment.
Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Modi and von der Leyen agree to conclude India–EU FTA within 2025 as EU College of Commissioners visits India
PM Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued a Leaders' Statement in New Delhi on 28 February 2025, agreeing to conclude the India–EU free trade agreement within the year.
MoSPI: GDP growth estimated at 6.5% for 2024-25; Q3 growth 6.2%; 2023-24 revised to 9.2%
The National Statistics Office (MoSPI) on 28 February 2025 released the Second Advance Estimates putting real GDP growth for 2024-25 at 6.5%, with growth of 6.2% in the October–December quarter.
Government's 10,000 FPO target achieved; 10,000th FPO registered in Khagaria, Bihar
The Ministry of Agriculture said on 28 February 2025 that the target of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations under the central sector scheme has been achieved, with the 10,000th FPO, in Khagaria district, Bihar, launched by PM Modi at Bhagalpur.
EPFO's Central Board recommends 8.25% interest on EPF for 2024-25
The Central Board of Trustees of EPF, chaired by Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, recommended an 8.25% interest rate on EPF accumulations for 2024-25 at its 237th meeting in New Delhi on 28 February 2025.
IWAI notifies National Waterways (Construction of Jetties/Terminals) Regulations, 2025
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on 28 February 2025 that the National Waterways (Construction of Jetties/Terminals) Regulations, 2025, framed by IWAI, will let private and other entities build and operate terminals on national waterways.
National Science Day 2025 observed with theme 'Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat'
National Science Day was observed on 28 February 2025 with the theme 'Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat', with the main event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Eight core industries grow 4.6% in January 2025
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries rose 4.6% (provisional) in January 2025 over January 2024, the Commerce Ministry said on 28 February 2025.
Thu, 27 Feb 2025
Animal Welfare Board of India confers Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Awards; four animal welfare handbooks released
The Animal Welfare Board of India presented the Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 27 February 2025 and released four handbooks on animal welfare laws.
MeitY launches Aadhaar Good Governance portal to streamline approval of Aadhaar authentication requests
The Ministry of Electronics and IT launched the Aadhaar Good Governance portal (swik.meity.gov.in) on 27 February 2025 so that government and private entities can apply for Aadhaar authentication for public-interest services.
Jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan calls on the group to lay down arms and dissolve
Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), called on 27 February 2025 for the group to lay down its arms and dissolve itself, in a letter read out in Istanbul by pro-Kurdish DEM Party politicians.
Mines Ministry to launch first tranche of Exploration Licence auctions; Assam, J&K and Kerala to join mineral auction regime
Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said on 27 February 2025 that the first tranche of Exploration Licence auctions would be launched in March 2025 and that Assam, Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala would soon join the mineral auction regime, taking it to 17 States.
NHRC names winners of its tenth short film competition on human rights; 'Doodh Ganga' from J&K wins first prize
The National Human Rights Commission announced on 27 February 2025 the seven winners of its tenth annual short film competition on human rights, with J&K's 'Doodh Ganga - Valley's Dying Lifeline' winning the ₹2 lakh first prize.
PM Modi chairs high-level meeting to review the Ayush sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on 27 February 2025 to review the Ayush sector and its global reach.
Wed, 26 Feb 2025
Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan knock England out at Lahore; Ibrahim Zadran's 177 is the tournament's highest score
Afghanistan beat England by eight runs in a Champions Trophy Group B match at Lahore on 26 February 2025, eliminating England, as opener Ibrahim Zadran made 177, the highest individual score in the tournament's history.
India hands over a Fast Interceptor Craft to Seychelles at the Coast Guard base on Ile Perseverance
The Government of Seychelles formally received a Fast Interceptor Craft from India on 26 February 2025 at a ceremony at the Seychelles Coast Guard base on Ile Perseverance, attended by President Wavel Ramkalawan.
DPIIT signs MoU with Paytm to support manufacturing and fintech startups
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed an MoU with Paytm on 26 February 2025 to support India's manufacturing and fintech startup ecosystem.
Gujarati poet and essayist Anil Joshi passes away in Mumbai
Gujarati poet and essayist Anil Joshi, winner of the 1990 Sahitya Akademi Award for his essay collection 'Statue', died at his home in Mumbai on 26 February 2025, aged 84.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025
Operative Kisan Credit Card amount crosses ₹10 lakh crore, covering 7.72 crore farmers
The amount under operative Kisan Credit Card (KCC) accounts reached ₹10.05 lakh crore as of 31 December 2024, benefiting 7.72 crore farmers, the Finance Ministry said on 25 February 2025.
Time Use Survey 2024: women's caregiving participation 41%, men's 21.4%; more women in employment-related activities
The National Statistics Office released the results of the Time Use Survey (January-December 2024), the second all-India TUS, on 25 February 2025.
Indian Army signs contract with L&T for 223 indigenous ACADA chemical agent detection systems
The Indian Army signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro on 25 February 2025 for 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems at ₹80.43 crore, under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
EPFO adds 16.05 lakh net members in December 2024; Maharashtra leads
EPFO's provisional payroll data released on 25 February 2025 showed a net addition of 16.05 lakh members in December 2024, with 8.47 lakh new subscribers.
Rajnath Singh confers 32 medals on Coast Guard personnel at the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conferred 32 gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious service medals on Indian Coast Guard personnel at the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 25 February 2025.
Regional Dialogue on Social Justice under the Global Coalition for Social Justice concludes in New Delhi; ESIC marks 74th foundation day
The two-day Regional Dialogue on Social Justice, hosted by India with the ILO under the Global Coalition for Social Justice at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, concluded on 25 February 2025.