PPSC (Punjab) Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 30 May 2025
Thu, 29 May 2025
Miniratna Category-I status for Munitions India, AVNL and India Optel
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved Miniratna (Category-I) status for three DPSUs — Munitions India Ltd, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd and India Optel Ltd — on 29 May 2025.
Centre imposes wheat stock limits until 31 March 2026
The Centre imposed stock limits on wheat for traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors in all states and UTs, valid until 31 March 2026, through an order issued on 27 May 2025, the Food Ministry said on 29 May 2025.
All-party delegation led by Shashi Tharoor visits Colombia (29–31 May)
An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by MP Shashi Tharoor visited Colombia from 29 to 31 May 2025 to convey India's message of zero tolerance for terrorism, according to the Embassy of India in Bogotá.
Vesting orders issued for 7 coal blocks under commercial auctions
The Coal Ministry's Nominated Authority issued vesting orders for seven commercially auctioned coal blocks on 29 May 2025, taking the total to 116 blocks; Western Coalfields became the first Coal India subsidiary to win a block in commercial auction.
Indian Army contingent leaves for Exercise Nomadic Elephant in Mongolia
An Indian Army contingent left on 29 May 2025 for the 17th India–Mongolia joint military exercise Nomadic Elephant, scheduled in Ulaanbaatar from 31 May to 13 June 2025.
CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel to get honorary rank one level higher on retirement
The Home Ministry decided on 29 May 2025 to confer an honorary rank one level higher on CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel from Constable to Sub-Inspector on their day of retirement, without financial or pension benefits.
Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025 launched to cover 21,000 villages
Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025, a rural sanitation survey covering 21,000 villages in 761 districts of 34 States and UTs, in New Delhi on 29 May 2025.
Comprehensive Modular Survey: Telecom 2025 — 85.5% of households own a smartphone
The MoSPI Comprehensive Modular Survey: Telecom 2025 (January–March 2025), released on 29 May 2025, found 85.5% of Indian households had at least one smartphone and 86.3% had internet access at home.
Wed, 28 May 2025
Cabinet raises MSP for 14 kharif crops for 2025-26; paddy at ₹2,369 a quintal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 28 May 2025 approved higher Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif crops for marketing season 2025-26, with common paddy raised by ₹69 to ₹2,369 per quintal.
Third Advance Estimates: record foodgrain output of 3,539.59 lakh tonnes in 2024-25
India's foodgrain production in 2024-25 is estimated at a record 3,539.59 lakh tonnes, about 6.5% higher than 2023-24, according to the Third Advance Estimates released by the Agriculture Ministry on 28 May 2025.
Rules under Inter-Services Organisations Act 2023 notified, effective 27 May 2025
The Centre notified rules under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023, effective 27 May 2025, to strengthen command and jointness in the armed forces, the Defence Ministry said on 28 May 2025.
Industrial output grows 2.7% in April 2025
India's Index of Industrial Production grew 2.7% year-on-year in April 2025, led by 3.4% growth in manufacturing, according to MoSPI's quick estimate released on 28 May 2025.
Cabinet continues Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for KCC loans in 2025-26
The Union Cabinet on 28 May 2025 approved continuing the interest subvention component of the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for 2025-26 at the existing 1.5%, keeping KCC loans up to ₹3 lakh at 7% (4% with prompt repayment).
All-party delegations hold meetings in Saudi Arabia and Indonesia
Indian all-party parliamentary delegations held meetings in Riyadh and Jakarta on 28 May 2025 to convey India's stance against terrorism, meeting Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and ASEAN's Secretary-General among others.
UPSC introduces new online application portal
The Union Public Service Commission announced a new online application portal on 28 May 2025, with four parts — Account Creation, Universal Registration, Common Application Form and Examination — replacing the old One Time Registration module.
PM reviews projects worth over ₹62,000 crore at PRAGATI meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a PRAGATI meeting on 28 May 2025, reviewing three infrastructure projects worth over ₹62,000 crore and asking states to ensure mandatory RERA registration of eligible real estate projects.
Tue, 27 May 2025
IMD forecasts above-normal monsoon at 106% of LPA in updated 2025 forecast
The India Meteorological Department on 27 May 2025 forecast 2025 southwest monsoon rainfall (June–September) at 106% of the Long Period Average with a model error of ±4%, indicating above-normal rainfall.
Raksha Mantri approves AMCA Programme Execution Model through industry partnership
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on 27 May 2025 approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model, under which the Aeronautical Development Agency will execute the programme through industry partnership open to private and public sectors.
India records USD 81.04 billion FDI inflow in FY 2024-25, up 14%
India's FDI inflow rose 14% to USD 81.04 billion (provisional) in FY 2024-25 from USD 71.28 billion in FY 2023-24, the Commerce Ministry said on 27 May 2025.
Department of Posts launches 'Know Your DIGIPIN' and 'Know Your PIN Code' portals
The Department of Posts on 27 May 2025 launched the 'Know Your DIGIPIN' and 'Know Your PIN Code' web portals to modernise India's addressing system, in line with the National Geospatial Policy 2022.
All-party delegations begin visits to South Africa, Italy and Greece; Singapore meeting held
Indian all-party parliamentary delegations began engagements in South Africa, Italy and Greece and held meetings in Singapore on 27 May 2025 to convey India's message of zero tolerance for terrorism, according to Indian mission releases published by PIB.
India's coal imports fall 7.9% to 243.62 MT in FY 2024-25
India's coal imports fell 7.9% to 243.62 million tonnes in FY 2024-25 from 264.53 MT a year earlier, saving about USD 7.93 billion in foreign exchange, the Coal Ministry said on 27 May 2025.
Tranche V auction: 10 critical mineral blocks sold, including India's first potash block
The Ministry of Mines said on 27 May 2025 that Tranche V of critical and strategic mineral auctions ended with 10 of 15 blocks auctioned, including the first-ever successful auction of a potash block by the Government of India.
CBDT extends ITR filing due date for AY 2025-26 to 15 September 2025
The Central Board of Direct Taxes on 27 May 2025 extended the due date for filing Income Tax Returns for AY 2025-26, originally 31 July 2025, to 15 September 2025.
Government restores RoDTEP benefits for Advance Authorisation, SEZ and EOU exports
The Government on 27 May 2025 restored RoDTEP benefits for exports by Advance Authorisation holders, Export-Oriented Units and SEZ units, applicable to eligible exports from 1 June 2025.
Mon, 26 May 2025
Bharat Forecast System launched: IITM's 6-km resolution weather model
Union Earth Sciences Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 26 May 2025 dedicated the Bharat Forecast System, an indigenously developed high-resolution weather forecast system by IITM Pune that improves resolution from 12 km to 6 km.
2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics goes to LHC experiments; Indian scientists contributed to ALICE and CMS
The Department of Atomic Energy said on 26 May 2025 that the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics was awarded to the ATLAS, CMS, ALICE and LHCb collaborations at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, with Indian scientists playing a significant role in ALICE and CMS.
Central Apprenticeship Council recommends 36% increase in apprentice stipend under NAPS and NATS
The 38th meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council, chaired by MoS (IC) Jayant Chaudhary on 26 May 2025, recommended a 36% increase in stipend under NAPS and NATS, revising the range from ₹5,000–₹9,000 to ₹6,800–₹12,300.
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel visits India; 2nd India–Maldives High Level Core Group meets
Maldives Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel, visiting India from 25 to 27 May 2025, led the Maldives side at the 2nd India–Maldives High Level Core Group meeting on 26 May to review implementation of the Vision Document on Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership.