UPSC Civil Services Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 01 Apr 2025
Chile's President Gabriel Boric holds talks with PM Modi; Antarctica, copper and disaster-management pacts signed
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House on 1 April 2025 during his first State visit to India, and the two sides exchanged four documents including a Letter of Intent on Antarctica cooperation.
Parliament passes Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill as Rajya Sabha clears it
The Rajya Sabha passed the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025 on 1 April 2025, completing its passage through Parliament after the Lok Sabha had passed it on 26 March 2025.
Record 4,515 child adoptions in FY 2024-25, highest in 12 years
India recorded 4,515 child adoptions in FY 2024-25, the highest since 2015-16, of which 4,155 were domestic, the Women and Child Development Ministry said on 1 April 2025.
EPFO empanels 15 more banks for contribution collection, taking the total to 32
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation signed agreements with 15 more public and private sector banks for collecting contributions on 1 April 2025, taking the number of empanelled banks to 32.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025
APM gas price ceiling raised 4% to $6.75 per mmBtu from 1 April 2025
The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) notified on 31 March 2025 that the price of APM gas from old nomination fields would rise to $6.75 per mmBtu from $6.50, effective 1 April.
Operation Brahma: Indian Army field hospital and NDRF convoy reach Mandalay
An Indian Army field hospital team and NDRF personnel reached earthquake-hit Mandalay, Myanmar, by road on 31 March 2025 under Operation Brahma.
Paris court convicts Marine Le Pen of embezzlement, bars her from office for five years
A Paris court on 31 March 2025 convicted French far-right leader Marine Le Pen of embezzling European Parliament funds and barred her from public office for five years with immediate effect.
IREDA's FY25 loan sanctions rise 27% to ₹47,453 crore; loan book at ₹76,250 crore
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) reported on 31 March 2025 provisional FY 2024-25 loan sanctions of ₹47,453 crore, up 27%.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Iron ore output up 4.4%, manganese ore up 12.8% in April–February FY25
The Ministry of Mines said on 30 March 2025 that iron ore production rose 4.4% to 263 million tonnes in April–February of FY 2024-25.
IAF to take part in multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece
The Indian Air Force said on 30 March 2025 it would take part in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, hosted by the Hellenic Air Force at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from 31 March to 11 April 2025.
Jakub Menšík beats Novak Djokovic to win Miami Open, denying him a 100th title
Czech teenager Jakub Menšík beat Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in the Miami Open final at Miami Gardens, Florida, on 30 March 2025 (local time) to win his first ATP title.
Mann Ki Baat 120th episode: PM announces IDY 2025 theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in the 120th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 30 March 2025 that the theme of International Day of Yoga 2025 is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
Sat, 29 Mar 2025
India–US trade talks in New Delhi conclude; sides aim for first tranche of BTA by fall 2025
Four days of India–US trade talks in New Delhi concluded on 29 March 2025, with both sides agreeing on next steps towards a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement whose first tranche they aim to finalise by fall 2025.
Operation Brahma: PM speaks to Min Aung Hlaing; Army sends 118-member medical team, Navy ships sail for Yangon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on 29 March 2025, as the Indian Army readied a 118-member medical team and two Navy ships sailed for Yangon under Operation Brahma.
NSO releases Energy Statistics India 2025; total primary energy supply up 7.8% in FY24
The National Statistics Office (NSO) released 'Energy Statistics India 2025' on 29 March 2025, showing total primary energy supply grew 7.8% in FY 2023-24.
About 31 lakh of 32 lakh defence pensioners onboarded on SPARSH
The Ministry of Defence said on 29 March 2025 that about 31 lakh of India's 32 lakh defence pensioners had been onboarded on the SPARSH digital pension system.
Nidhi Tewari, 2014-batch IFS officer, appointed Private Secretary to PM Modi
Nidhi Tewari, a 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service officer serving as Deputy Secretary in the PMO, was appointed Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by a DoPT order dated 29 March 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to win her first Miami Open title
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the Miami Open women's final at Miami Gardens, Florida, on 29 March 2025 to win her first Miami title.
Tribal Affairs Ministry to showcase 45+ tribal startups at Startup Mahakumbh under 'Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025'
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced on 29 March 2025 that over 45 tribal startups would be showcased under 'Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025' at Startup Mahakumbh, Bharat Mandapam, on 3–5 April 2025.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes near Mandalay, Myanmar; PM says India ready to help
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, at 12:50 pm local time (11:50 am IST) on 28 March 2025, causing heavy damage in Myanmar and shaking Bangkok; Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India stood ready to help.
MoD signs ₹62,700 crore contracts with HAL for 156 LCH Prachand helicopters
The Ministry of Defence signed two contracts worth ₹62,700 crore with HAL in New Delhi on 28 March 2025 for 156 Light Combat Helicopters Prachand: 66 for the IAF and 90 for the Army.
Supreme Court quashes Gujarat FIR against MP Imran Pratapgarhi over poem, upholds free speech
The Supreme Court quashed the Jamnagar FIR against Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi on 28 March 2025, holding that reciting a poem was protected free expression under Article 19(1)(a).
Lok Sabha passes Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, replacing the 1925 Act
The Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024 on 28 March 2025 to replace the colonial-era Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925.
Cabinet approves Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with ₹22,919 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with an outlay of ₹22,919 crore on 28 March 2025 to build India's electronics component supply chain.
Cabinet raises Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief by 2% to 55% from 1 January 2025
The Union Cabinet approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for Central Government employees and pensioners on 28 March 2025, taking it from 53% to 55% of basic pay or pension from 1 January 2025.
NSO releases 'Time Use in India 2024', the second all-India Time Use Survey
The National Statistics Office released the report of the second all-India Time Use Survey (January–December 2024) on 28 March 2025, showing that 74.5% of men and 24.9% of women aged 15–59 took part in paid activities.
Cabinet approves NBS rates for P&K fertilisers for Kharif 2025, about ₹37,216 crore
The Union Cabinet approved Nutrient Based Subsidy rates on phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for Kharif 2025 (1 April to 30 September 2025) on 28 March 2025, with a budget need of about ₹37,216.15 crore.
DARPG signs agreement with Bhashini to let citizens file grievances on CPGRAMS in 22 languages
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances signed a Master Service Agreement with Digital India Bhashini on 28 March 2025 to make CPGRAMS multilingual and voice-enabled in 22 languages.
Eight core industries grow 2.9% in February 2025
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries grew 2.9% (provisional) in February 2025 over February 2024, according to data released on 28 March 2025.