India Current Affairs — All time
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Wed, 04 Jun 2025
Tue, 03 Jun 2025
CMLRE launches research cruise to study impact of hazardous cargo spill off Kochi
The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology began a 10-day research cruise from Kochi on 3 June 2025 to study the impact of a sunken cargo vessel carrying hazardous containers.
India wins Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences for 2025-2028
India won the Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences for 2025-2028 on 3 June 2025, polling 87 votes against Austria's 54 in Brussels.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth announces expansion of NCC by three lakh cadets
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth announced at an NCC conference in Bhopal on 3 June 2025 that the National Cadet Corps will be expanded by three lakh cadets.
GRSE signs MoU with Norway's Kongsberg to build India's first Polar Research Vessel
Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers signed an MoU with Norway's Kongsberg in Oslo on 3 June 2025 for India's first indigenously built Polar Research Vessel.
ICRISAT launches Centre of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture
ICRISAT, with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries, launched the ICRISAT Centre of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture in New Delhi on 3 June 2025.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru win maiden IPL title, beating Punjab Kings by six runs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first IPL title on 3 June 2025, beating Punjab Kings by six runs in the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad.
IICA acquires land in New Shillong for its first regional campus
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs acquired a five-acre plot in New Shillong Township, Meghalaya, on 3 June 2025 for its first-ever regional campus.
India Pavilion inaugurated at Nor-Shipping in Oslo, India's first participation
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the India Pavilion at Nor-Shipping in Oslo on 3 June 2025, India's first participation in the event.
Mon, 02 Jun 2025
Government notifies guidelines for Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India
The Ministry of Heavy Industries notified detailed guidelines on 2 June 2025 for the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI).
Paraguay's President Santiago Peña on first State visit to India
President Droupadi Murmu hosted Paraguay's President Santiago Peña Palacios at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 2 June 2025 during his first State visit to India, after delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Dr Jitendra Singh launches BharatGen, a government-funded multimodal LLM for Indian languages
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched BharatGen, India's first indigenously developed, government-funded multimodal large language model for Indian languages, at the BharatGen Summit on 2 June 2025.
PM Modi addresses IATA's 81st Annual General Meeting at Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 81st Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association and the World Air Transport Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 2 June 2025.
India and Japan agree to deepen maritime ties, discuss Smart Islands in Andaman and Lakshadweep
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Japan's Vice Minister Terada Yoshimichi agreed in Oslo on 2 June 2025 to deepen maritime relations, including Smart Island plans for Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep.
Amit Shah reviews the world's largest cooperative food grain storage scheme
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting of the world's largest cooperative food grain storage scheme in New Delhi on 2 June 2025.
Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Gross GST collections rise 16.4% to ₹2.01 lakh crore in May 2025
Gross GST collections for May 2025 stood at ₹2,01,050 crore, up 16.4% from ₹1,72,739 crore in May 2024, according to data released on 1 June 2025.
EUNAVFOR ships make maiden visit to India, hold table-top exercise with Indian Navy in Mumbai
Spanish and Italian warships operating under the European Union Naval Force completed the first such visit to India under the EU's aegis in Mumbai on 1 June 2025.
Amit Shah inaugurates new building of Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Kolkata
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the new building of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Kolkata, built at a cost of ₹88 crore, on 1 June 2025.
Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana takes over as 18th Commander-in-Chief of Andaman & Nicobar Command
Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command on 1 June 2025.
IEPFA and SEBI hold first Niveshak Shivir in Pune
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority and SEBI launched the pilot Niveshak Shivir in Pune on 1 June 2025 to help investors claim unclaimed dividends and shares.
Sat, 31 May 2025
PM marks 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar in Bhopal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan in Bhopal on 31 May 2025, the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, and launched projects including the Indore Metro.
Shubhanshu Shukla to conduct food and nutrition experiments on ISS during Axiom-4
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct ISRO-DBT food and nutrition experiments on the International Space Station as Mission Pilot of Axiom Mission 4, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced on 31 May 2025.
India reaffirms glacier preservation commitment at Dushanbe conference
India's Environment MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh addressed the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation in Dushanbe, Tajikistan (29–31 May 2025), outlining India's Himalayan monitoring efforts.
Satna and Datia airports inaugurated in Madhya Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 May 2025 virtually inaugurated the new Satna Airport and the upgraded Datia Airport in Madhya Pradesh under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme.
Shailendra Nath Gupta takes charge as Director General Defence Estates
Shailendra Nath Gupta, a 1990-batch Indian Defence Estates Service officer, assumed office as Director General of Defence Estates on 31 May 2025.
DARPG links CPGRAMS with state Right to Services Commissions; Haryana to run pilot
DARPG on 30 May 2025 began closer collaboration with state Right to Services (RTS) Commissioners on grievance redressal, with the Haryana RTS Commission to implement a CPGRAMS-RTS pilot.
186 trainees pass out at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
The Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on 31 May 2025 saw 186 trainees graduate, with a Tanzanian midshipman winning the Most Promising Cadet trophy.
Youth to volunteer at Jan Aushadhi Kendras under 'Seva Se Seekhen'
The Youth Affairs Ministry and the Department of Pharmaceuticals announced on 31 May 2025 a 15-day Jan Aushadhi Kendra experiential learning programme for youth volunteers under 'Seva Se Seekhen', starting 1 June 2025.
Indian Army trials next-generation technologies at Pokhran, Babina and Joshimath
The Indian Army is conducting Capacity Development Demonstrations of indigenous next-generation technologies at Pokhran, Babina and Joshimath, with air defence demonstrations at Agra and Gopalpur, the Defence Ministry said on 31 May 2025.
ESIC hospital opens at Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh; medical colleges planned in large ESIC hospitals
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated a 30-bed ESIC hospital at Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh, on 31 May 2025 and announced medical colleges in all ESIC hospitals with 200 or more beds.