MPSC (Maharashtra) Current Affairs — All time
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Fri, 09 May 2025
First round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations concludes in New Delhi
The first round of negotiations for the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, held in New Delhi from 5 to 9 May 2025, concluded on 9 May; the next round was set for July 2025.
PSA releases report on India's Priority Corridors for Zero-Emission Trucking
Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood released a report on 9 May 2025 identifying ten highway corridors with the highest potential for early adoption of zero-emission trucks.
TRAI releases recommendations on terms and conditions for satellite communication spectrum
TRAI released recommendations on 9 May 2025 on 'Terms and Conditions for the Assignment of Spectrum for Certain Satellite-Based Commercial Communication Services', proposing assignment for up to five years, extendable by up to two years.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth attends 80th Victory Day celebrations in Moscow
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth attended Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on 9 May 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Second World War, and called on President Vladimir Putin.
Sixth meeting of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine held in Geneva
The sixth meeting of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM) was held at the Permanent Mission of India in Geneva on 9 May 2025, with Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha giving the keynote virtually.
CCPA issues 13 notices to e-commerce platforms over sale of walkie-talkies without licensing disclosures
The Central Consumer Protection Authority issued 13 notices to e-commerce platforms on 9 May 2025 for listing walkie-talkies without frequency disclosure, licensing information or Equipment Type Approval, in violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
IEPFA and SEBI hold preparatory meeting in Mumbai for 'Niveshak Shivir'
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority and SEBI held a preparatory meeting at SEBI's office in Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, on 9 May 2025 for 'Niveshak Shivir', a nationwide drive to help investors reclaim unclaimed dividends and shares.
Second Tri-Services Future Warfare Course (FWC-02) concludes at Manekshaw Centre
The second edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course concluded at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 9 May 2025, with 15 private defence industry representatives taking part for the first time.
Thu, 08 May 2025
Robert Francis Prevost elected Pope, takes the name Leo XIV; first Pope from the United States
The Conclave elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope on 8 May 2025; he took the name Leo XIV and is the first Pope from the United States of America and the first Augustinian Pope.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi calls on President Murmu
Iran's Foreign Minister Dr Abbas Araghchi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 8 May 2025, in the 75th anniversary year of India–Iran diplomatic relations.
World Thalassemia Day 2025: 'Together for Thalassemia'; Coal India's Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana to aim for 'One State, One Hospital'
World Thalassemia Day was observed on 8 May 2025 with the theme 'Together for Thalassemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritizing Patients'; Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy announced a 'One State, One Hospital' goal for bone marrow transplants under Coal India's Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana.
'Arnala', first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, delivered to the Indian Navy
'Arnala', the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by GRSE, Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 8 May 2025 at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli.
India and Chile sign Terms of Reference for CEPA negotiations
India and Chile signed the Terms of Reference for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on 8 May 2025, with the first round of talks set for 26–30 May 2025 in New Delhi.
NITI Frontier Tech Hub holds workshop for states on accelerating AI datacentre investments
NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub held a workshop on 8 May 2025 for states on attracting investment in AI-ready datacentres, noting that India generates nearly 20% of the world's data but has just 3% of global datacentre capacity.
Coal Ministry signs CGPDPA with Category II applicants under Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme
The Ministry of Coal signed the Coal Gasification Plant Development and Production Agreement with Jindal Steel and Power, New Era Cleantech Solution and Greta Energy and Metal under Category II of the Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme on 8 May 2025.
Virendra Kumar distributes NAMASTE kits in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, reviews DNT welfare at Tisgaon Tanda
Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar distributed sanitation kits and Ayushman cards to sanitation workers under the NAMASTE scheme in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on 8 May 2025 and reviewed welfare work for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic communities at Tisgaon Tanda.
India is Country Champion at World Bank Land Conference 2025; SVAMITVA showcased
India took part as a Country Champion at the World Bank Land Conference 2025 in Washington D.C. (5–8 May 2025), showcasing the SVAMITVA scheme and the Gram Manchitra platform.
DST-SEED-funded smart modular cage to make cattle transport safer
A modular, adjustable cattle cage with a ramp that doubles as a door, developed by Prof. Sandip S. Patil's team at Guru Gobind Singh College of Engineering and Research Centre, Nashik, under a DST-SEED project, can ease cattle transport, the DST said on 8 May 2025.
Wed, 07 May 2025
SRS 2021 report: Maternal Mortality Ratio falls to 93, Infant Mortality Rate to 27
The Sample Registration System report 2021, released by the Registrar General of India on 7 May 2025, shows the Maternal Mortality Ratio at 93 per lakh live births (2019-21) and the Infant Mortality Rate at 27 per 1,000 live births in 2021.
Cabinet approves ₹60,000-crore National Scheme for ITI Upgradation and five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling
The Union Cabinet on 7 May 2025 approved the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation and setting up of five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with an outlay of ₹60,000 crore, covering 1,000 government ITIs.
Nationwide civil defence mock drill held in 244 districts on MHA directions
The Ministry of Home Affairs directed all States and Union Territories to hold a civil defence mock drill on 7 May 2025 across 244 categorised Civil Defence districts, with air-raid sirens, blackout measures and training of civilians.
Operation Sindoor: Indian Armed Forces strike nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir
Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian Armed Forces on 7 May 2025, hitting terrorist infrastructure at nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir; the Ministry of Defence described the action as focused, measured and non-escalatory, with no Pakistani military facilities targeted.
PM Modi addresses Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025 in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 12th Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025) via video on 7 May 2025; the three-day conference at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, was organised by the International Astronautical Federation with ISRO as host.
Cabinet approves ₹11,828.79-crore expansion of five new IITs at Tirupati, Palakkad, Bhilai, Jammu and Dharwad
The Union Cabinet on 7 May 2025 approved Phase-B expansion of five IITs set up after 2014, at a cost of ₹11,828.79 crore over 2025-26 to 2028-29, raising their student capacity from 7,111 to 13,687.
CCEA approves Revised SHAKTI policy: coal linkages to power plants through two windows
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 7 May 2025 approved the Revised SHAKTI policy for coal allocation to the power sector, mapping the existing eight paras into two windows — coal at notified price and coal at a premium above notified price.
Sotheby's Hong Kong postpones auction of Piprahwa Buddhist relics after Ministry of Culture intervention
The Ministry of Culture said on 7 May 2025 that Sotheby's Hong Kong had postponed the auction of the sacred Piprahwa Buddhist relics, which had been scheduled for that day, after legal notices and talks by the Government of India.
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav reviews preparations for International Day of Yoga 2025
Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav chaired a review meeting on 7 May 2025 in New Delhi on preparations for International Day of Yoga 2025 (21 June), in the spirit of 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
CCRAS revives two rare Ayurvedic manuscripts, Dravyaratnakara Nighantu and Dravyanamakara Nighantu, in Mumbai
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences released critical editions of two rare Ayurvedic lexicons, Dravyaratnakara Nighantu and Dravyanamakara Nighantu, at an event in Mumbai announced on 7 May 2025.
DPIIT and Hafele India sign MoU to support product startups, MSMEs and local supply chains
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade signed an MoU with Hafele India on 7 May 2025 in New Delhi to support product startups, MSMEs and entrepreneurs through infrastructure access, supplier development and market access.
CENJOWS hosts MRSAM-India Eco-System Summit 2.0 at Manekshaw Centre
The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, with Aerospace Services India and Israel Aerospace Industries, hosted the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) India Eco-System Summit 2.0 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 7 May 2025.