PPSC (Punjab) Current Affairs — All time
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Fri, 02 May 2025
India and Denmark sign renewed MoU on energy cooperation
India and Denmark signed a renewed energy cooperation MoU in New Delhi on 2 May 2025, extending the partnership begun under the original MoU of 5 June 2020.
DGFT prohibits import of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan
The DGFT, by Notification No. 06/2025-26 dated 2 May 2025, inserted Para 2.20A in the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to prohibit direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan.
India's total exports hit record US$824.9 billion in 2024–25
India's total exports of goods and services reached an all-time high of US$824.9 billion in 2024–25, up 6.01% from US$778.1 billion, the Commerce Ministry said on 2 May 2025.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Arvind Shrivastava takes charge as Revenue Secretary
Arvind Shrivastava, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, took charge as Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, on 1 May 2025.
India's coal production rises 3.63% to 81.57 MT in April 2025
India's coal production rose 3.63% to 81.57 million tonnes (provisional) in April 2025 from 78.71 MT a year earlier, the Coal Ministry said on 1 May 2025.
IOS SAGAR (INS Sunayna) arrives at Port Victoria, Seychelles
Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR, INS Sunayna with a multinational crew, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 1 May 2025.
Sugar (Control) Order, 2025 replaces the 1966 Order
The Centre formulated the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025 after a review of the Sugar (Control) Order, 1966, the Food Ministry announced on 1 May 2025.
ECI announces three initiatives: death registration data from RGI, redesigned voter slips, BLO photo IDs
The Election Commission of India announced on 1 May 2025 that it will obtain death registration data electronically from the Registrar General of India, redesign Voter Information Slips and issue photo ID cards to BLOs.
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma takes over as GOC-in-C, Northern Command
Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma took over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army's Northern Command on 1 May 2025.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty receive Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
Badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna from Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on 1 May 2025.
Wheat procurement in RMS 2025-26 crosses 250 LMT
Wheat procurement for the Central Pool in Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26 reached 256.31 lakh metric tonnes by 30 April 2025, against an estimated target of 312 LMT.
BRS COPs 2025 in Geneva: India's delegation led by Bhupender Yadav
An Indian delegation led by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav took part in the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions in Geneva, held from 30 April to 1 May 2025.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC)
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) in New Delhi on 1 May 2025, succeeding Lt Gen JP Mathew.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025
GenomeIndia: whole genome sequencing of over 10,000 individuals; data archived at IBDC
The DBT-funded GenomeIndia project has completed a whole genome sequencing database of over 10,000 individuals from all major population groups, the Science Ministry said on 30 April 2025.
PM chairs 46th PRAGATI meeting; eight projects worth about ₹90,000 crore reviewed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 46th PRAGATI meeting on 30 April 2025, reviewing eight projects worth about ₹90,000 crore.
Tribal Affairs Ministry and BPCL to set up 75 Space Labs in EMRS across 19 States
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and BPCL announced on 30 April 2025 that Space Labs will be set up in 75 Eklavya Model Residential Schools across 19 States, with BPCL sanctioning about ₹12 crore under CSR.
MoSPI releases pilot study on Annual Survey of Services Sector Enterprises (ASSSE)
MoSPI released the findings of its pilot study on the Annual Survey of Services Sector Enterprises on 30 April 2025, which used the GSTN database as a sampling frame for the first time.
Sugarcane FRP for 2025-26 fixed at ₹355 per quintal
The CCEA approved a Fair and Remunerative Price of ₹355 per quintal for sugarcane for sugar season 2025-26 at a basic recovery rate of 10.25% on 30 April 2025.
Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs decides to include caste enumeration in the upcoming Census
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, decided on 30 April 2025 to include caste enumeration in the upcoming Census.
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
India Post signs MoU with SBI Funds Management for doorstep KYC of mutual fund investors
The Department of Posts signed an MoU with SBI Funds Management Limited at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, on 29 April 2025 to provide doorstep KYC verification for SBI Mutual Fund investors.
PSA releases Round 2 report on innovation excellence of public-funded R&D organisations
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser released the Round 2 study report 'Evaluation of Innovation Excellence Indicators of Public Funded R&D Organizations' on 29 April 2025.
Labour Ministry signs MoU with Rapido for 50 lakh livelihood opportunities on NCS portal
The Ministry of Labour and Employment signed an MoU with Rapido in New Delhi on 29 April 2025 to bring 50 lakh livelihood opportunities in the logistics sector to the National Career Service (NCS) portal over 1–2 years.
PM addresses YUGM Innovation Conclave at Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the YUGM Innovation Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 29 April 2025.
PM congratulates Mark Carney (Canada) and Kamla Persad-Bissessar (Trinidad and Tobago)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29 April 2025 congratulated Mark Carney on his election as Prime Minister of Canada and Kamla Persad-Bissessar on her election victory in Trinidad and Tobago.
MoSPI releases findings of first Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX
MoSPI on 29 April 2025 released findings of its first Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX Investment Intentions, estimating provisional 2024-25 CAPEX per enterprise at ₹172.2 crore.
India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement talks held in Washington, D.C.
Officials of India's Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative met in Washington, D.C., on 23–25 April 2025 on the India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement, the Commerce Ministry said on 29 April 2025.
Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) launched
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) on 29 April 2025 at an MNRE workshop in New Delhi.
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
INST Mohali study on CuO–CuWO4 heterojunction catalyst for green hydrogen
Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, developed a CuO–CuWO4 p-n heterojunction catalyst that gives new insight into proton adsorption for green hydrogen production, DST said on 28 April 2025.
National Supercomputing Mission: 34 supercomputers with 35 petaflops deployed
Under the National Supercomputing Mission, 34 supercomputers with a combined capacity of 35 petaflops had been deployed as of March 2025, according to a MeitY backgrounder of 28 April 2025.
IEPFA signs MoU with Kotak Mahindra Bank for investor education
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) signed an MoU with Kotak Mahindra Bank on 28 April 2025 to display its investor education content on the bank's ATMs, kiosks, websites, apps and social media.