GPSC (Gujarat) Current Affairs — All time
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Sat, 02 Aug 2025
PM releases 20th instalment of PM-KISAN from Varanasi, transferring over ₹20,500 crore to 9.7 crore farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th instalment of PM-KISAN from Varanasi on 2 August 2025, transferring more than ₹20,500 crore to over 9.7 crore farmers, and launched development works worth about ₹2,200 crore in the city.
15th Indian Organ Donation Day: India recorded over 18,900 organ transplants in 2024
At the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day on 2 August 2025, Health Minister J.P. Nadda said India performed over 18,900 organ transplants in 2024, the highest in a single year, and ranks third in the world.
Election Commission doubles annual remuneration of Booth Level Officers
The Election Commission of India on 2 August 2025 doubled the annual remuneration of Booth Level Officers to ₹12,000, raised pay for BLO Supervisors and introduced honorariums for EROs and AEROs for the first time.
PM pays tribute to Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary, urges Har Ghar Tiranga participation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary on 2 August 2025, recalling his role in giving India the Tricolour, and urged citizens to join the Har Ghar Tiranga movement.
FSSAI releases definitive list of Category A 'Ayurveda Aahara' products
FSSAI, in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, released a definitive list of Category A Ayurveda Aahara products on 2 August 2025, drawn from classical Ayurvedic texts.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025
Election Commission announces schedule for 17th Vice-Presidential Election; poll and counting on 9 September 2025
The Election Commission of India on 1 August 2025 announced the schedule for the 17th Vice-Presidential Election, with notification on 7 August and the poll, if needed, on 9 September 2025.
71st National Film Awards announced: 12th Fail is Best Feature Film; Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey share Best Actor
The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for 2023 were announced on 1 August 2025, with 12th Fail named Best Feature Film and Rani Mukerji named Best Actress.
Gross GST collections rise 7.5% to about ₹1.96 lakh crore in July 2025
Gross GST revenue for July 2025 was ₹1,95,735 crore, 7.5% higher than in July 2024, according to data released on 1 August 2025.
Sonali Mishra assumes charge as Director General of Railway Protection Force
Sonali Mishra, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, took over as Director General of the Railway Protection Force on 1 August 2025, described by the Ministry of Railways as a historic first in the Force's 143-year history.
Mines Ministry recognises seven Centres of Excellence under National Critical Mineral Mission
The Ministry of Mines on 1 August 2025 recognised four IITs and three R&D labs as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission to promote research across the critical mineral value chain.
Railways plans permanent holding areas, access control and station directors at 73 crowded stations
The Ministry of Railways announced on 1 August 2025 that 73 stations facing heavy rush will get permanent holding areas, full access control and a Station Director empowered to take on-the-spot decongestion decisions.
Seven coal blocks auctioned in 12th round of commercial coal mining auctions
The Ministry of Coal said on 1 August 2025 that seven coal blocks in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh were successfully auctioned in the 12th round of commercial auctions held from 28 to 31 July.
India's manufacturing PMI rises to 59.1 in July 2025, a 16-month high
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI, released by S&P Global on 1 August 2025, rose to 59.1 in July, the strongest improvement since March 2024.
Bose Institute study finds toxic metals in clouds over Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats
A Bose Institute study highlighted by DST on 1 August 2025 found toxic heavy metals in non-precipitating clouds, with clouds over the Eastern Himalayas about 1.5 times more polluted.
BSNL launches ₹1 'Freedom Plan' offering a month of 4G services
BSNL launched a limited-period ₹1 'Freedom Plan' on 1 August 2025, letting users try its indigenously developed 4G network for one month to mark Independence Day.
Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise 2025 concludes with focus on ICS security and AI-driven threats
The Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise 2025, organised by the NSCS and Rashtriya Raksha University, concluded on 1 August 2025 with over 600 participants.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan takes over as 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on 1 August 2025.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025
Cabinet raises PMKSY outlay to ₹6,520 crore for 15th Finance Commission cycle
On 31 July 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a total outlay of ₹6,520 crore, including ₹1,920 crore more, for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana during 2021-22 to 2025-26.
US executive order sets 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods
On 31 July 2025, US President Donald Trump signed the executive order 'Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates', which lists India at 25%, effective seven days later (7 August 2025).
Vice-Presidential Election 2025: ECI finalises Electoral College list
On 31 July 2025, the Election Commission of India said it had finalised the Electoral College list for the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025, under Rule 40 of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974.
CCEA approves four railway multitracking projects worth ₹11,169 crore
On 31 July 2025, the CCEA approved four railway multitracking projects costing about ₹11,169 crore, adding about 574 km across 13 districts in six States.
1 MW green hydrogen plant commissioned at Deendayal Port, Kandla
On 31 July 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated an indigenously built 1 MW green hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Gujarat, the first module of a 10 MW project.
Cabinet approves ₹2,000-crore grant-in-aid scheme for NCDC
On 31 July 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the Central Sector Scheme 'Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)' with ₹2,000 crore for 2025-26 to 2028-29.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025
India's resolution on sustainable lifestyles for wetlands adopted at Ramsar COP15
On 30 July 2025, Ramsar COP15 at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, adopted India's resolution on 'Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands'.
23 chip-design projects sanctioned under Design Linked Incentive scheme
On 30 July 2025, MeitY said 23 chip-design projects had been sanctioned under the ₹1,000-crore Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme of the ₹76,000-crore Semicon India Programme.
13th India–UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meets in New Delhi
On 30 July 2025 in New Delhi, the 13th India–UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee met at Secretary level for the first time, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and UAE Under Secretary of Defense Lt Gen Ibrahim Nasser M. Al Alawi.
INS Satpura arrives in Singapore for SIMBEX-25
On 30 July 2025, the Defence Ministry said INS Satpura had arrived in Singapore for the 32nd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-25).
Over 13.6 million mobile numbers disconnected to curb telecom fraud, Scindia tells Lok Sabha
On 30 July 2025, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told the Lok Sabha that over 13.6 million mobile numbers had been disconnected based on citizens' feedback and over 5 lakh handsets recovered through Sanchar Saathi.
IEPFA launches 100-day 'Saksham Niveshak' campaign on unclaimed dividends
On 30 July 2025, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority said it had launched 'Saksham Niveshak', a 100-day drive from 28 July to 6 November 2025 to help shareholders claim dividends and update KYC.