MPSC (Maharashtra) Current Affairs — All time
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Wed, 14 May 2025
NHRC invites entries for 11th short film competition on human rights
The National Human Rights Commission invited entries on 14 May 2025 for its 11th annual short film competition on human rights, with a last date of 31 August 2025.
Ayush Ministry outlines 'Samyoga' and 'Yoga Unplugged' as signature events of IDY 2025
The Ministry of Ayush said on 14 May 2025 that 'Samyoga' and 'Yoga Unplugged' are signature events of International Day of Yoga 2025, which marks the 10th anniversary of IDY on 21 June.
NCPCR holds national consultation on awareness of POCSO Act and Child Labour Act
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights held an online national consultation on 14 May 2025 on dissemination and awareness of the POCSO Act, 2012 and the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, with about 300 participants.
Tue, 13 May 2025
CPI inflation falls to 3.16% in April 2025, lowest since July 2019
All-India CPI inflation was 3.16% (provisional) in April 2025, the lowest year-on-year rate since July 2019, and food inflation fell to 1.78%, the lowest since October 2021, MoSPI said on 13 May 2025.
PM reviews TB elimination programme and 100-day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the National TB Elimination Programme on 13 May 2025, including the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in which 12.97 crore people were screened and 7.19 lakh TB cases detected.
India's Major Ports handle about 855 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2024-25
India's Major Ports handled about 855 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2024-25, up 4.3% from 819 million tonnes in FY 2023-24, the Ports Ministry said on 13 May 2025.
Ayurveda Day to be observed on 23 September every year
The Ministry of Ayush said on 13 May 2025 that, by a Gazette Notification of 23 March 2025, Ayurveda Day will be observed on 23 September every year instead of on Dhanteras.
India's coal imports fall 9.2% in April 2024–February 2025
India's coal imports fell 9.2% to 220.3 million tonnes in April 2024–February 2025, from 242.6 million tonnes a year earlier, saving about US$ 6.93 billion in foreign exchange, the Coal Ministry said on 13 May 2025.
Mon, 12 May 2025
PM addresses the nation on Operation Sindoor; outlines three pillars of response to terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 12 May 2025 on Operation Sindoor, which he said was carried out on 6-7 May after the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack, and outlined three pillars of India's response to terrorism.
Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket after 123 Tests
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May 2025, ending a 14-year career of 123 Tests with 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries.
International Nurses Day 2025 observed; State of the World's Nursing 2025 report released
International Nurses Day was observed on 12 May 2025 with the ICN theme 'Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies', and the State of the World's Nursing 2025 report put the global nursing workforce at 29.8 million in 2023.
C-DOT and Synergy Quantum sign MoU to develop drone-based Quantum Key Distribution
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed an MoU with Synergy Quantum India on 12 May 2025 to jointly develop drone-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems at Technology Readiness Level 6 or above.
Ethiopian delegation of Governors and Ministers calls on Dr Jitendra Singh; to train at NCGG
A high-level Ethiopian delegation of Governors, Vice-Governors and Ministers called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 12 May 2025 and is undergoing a week-long capacity-building programme at the National Centre for Good Governance under MEA's ITEC.
Temporary closure of 32 airports for civil flights lifted
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 12 May 2025 that the temporary closure of 32 airports for civil aircraft operations, earlier in force till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025, had been lifted with immediate effect.
Sun, 11 May 2025
National Technology Day 2025 observed with the theme 'YANTRA'
National Technology Day was observed on 11 May 2025, marking the 1998 Pokhran tests, with the theme 'YANTRA – Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration' set by the Technology Development Board.
Ayush Ministry launches weekly Yoga Podcast; 10 signature events planned for IDY 2025
Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav launched a weekly Yoga Podcast produced by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga on 11 May 2025, ahead of the 10th International Day of Yoga with the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
'Super 30 Startups' compendium released and two National Quantum Mission calls launched on Technology Day
At the National Technology Day event on 11 May 2025, Dr Jitendra Singh released a compendium of 'Super 30 Startups' funded by the Technology Development Board over five years and launched two new calls for proposals under the National Quantum Mission.
New 91-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj unveiled at Rajkot Fort, Sindhudurg
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis unveiled a new 91-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Sindhudurg district, on 11 May 2025, replacing the 35-foot statue that collapsed in August 2024.
India women beat Sri Lanka by 97 runs to win ODI tri-series in Colombo
India beat Sri Lanka by 97 runs in the women's ODI tri-series final at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 11 May 2025, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 116 and Sneh Rana taking 4 for 38.
Science and Technology Ministry holds voluntary blood donation camp with Indian Red Cross Society
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated a voluntary blood donation camp organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology with the Indian Red Cross Society on National Technology Day, 11 May 2025.
Sat, 10 May 2025
Foreign Secretary: India and Pakistan DGMOs agree to stop all firing and military action from 1700 hours IST
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated on 10 May 2025 that the DGMO of Pakistan called the DGMO of India at 1535 hours IST and it was agreed that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, in the air and sea from 1700 hours IST that day.
AAI NOTAMs: civil flights suspended at 32 airports; 25 ATS route segments closed till 15 May
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 10 May 2025 that NOTAMs announced the temporary closure of 32 airports in northern and western India for civil flights from 9 to 14 May 2025, and AAI extended the closure of 25 ATS route segments in the Delhi and Mumbai FIRs.
World Migratory Bird Day 2025: 'Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities'
World Migratory Bird Day 2025 opened with its first peak day on 10 May 2025 under the theme 'Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities'; the second day is 11 October.
Madhura Dhamangaonkar wins compound gold at Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai
Madhura Dhamangaonkar won her maiden individual World Cup gold, beating USA's Carson Krahe 139–138 in the women's compound final at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai on 10 May 2025; India's men's compound team also won gold.
PM Modi chairs high-level meeting at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, on 10 May 2025, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS General Anil Chauhan, the armed forces chiefs and senior officials.
DARPG holds interactive training under 'Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Program'
The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, with the Capacity Building Commission, held an interactive training under the 'Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Program' in New Delhi on 10 May 2025 for officers from Assistant Section Officers to Under Secretaries.
Fri, 09 May 2025
India highlights forest achievements at UNFF20, invites nations to join International Big Cat Alliance
At the 20th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests in New York (5–9 May 2025), India reported forest and tree cover of 25.17% of its geographical area and invited all UN Member States to join the International Big Cat Alliance.
Jan Suraksha schemes PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY complete 10 years
The three Jan Suraksha schemes — PMJJBY, PMSBY and Atal Pension Yojana — launched by PM Modi on 9 May 2015, completed 10 years on 9 May 2025.
DPIIT notifies expansion of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups; cover per borrower raised to ₹20 crore
DPIIT notified the expansion of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) on 9 May 2025, raising the guarantee ceiling per borrower from ₹10 crore to ₹20 crore and cutting the annual guarantee fee for 27 Champion Sectors to 1%.
Morningstar DBRS upgrades India's sovereign rating to 'BBB' with Stable trend
Morningstar DBRS upgraded India's long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings from BBB (low) to BBB with a Stable trend, the Finance Ministry said on 9 May 2025.