Read Daily Current Affairs of 25 May 2025

Daily Current Affairs of 25 May 2025

National News

1. PM Modi Inaugurates Multiple Projects in Maharashtra
2. • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various infrastructure projects worth ₹30,000 crore in Maharashtra, including highways, railways, and healthcare facilities.
2. India’s GDP Grows at 7.8% in Q4 of FY 2023-24
3. • According to the National Statistical Office (NSO), India’s GDP growth rate for the January-March quarter stood at 7.8%, maintaining its position as the fastest-growing major economy.
3. Cyclone Remal Alert Issued for Eastern Coast
4. • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings for Cyclone Remal, expected to hit the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha, urging fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea.

International News

4. Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash
5. • Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were killed in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan-Iran border.
5. Taiwan Conducts Military Drills Amid China’s Warnings
6. • Taiwan launched large-scale military exercises in response to China’s increasing military pressure near the island.

Science & Technology

6. ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission Test Flight in October 2024
7. • ISRO announced that the first unmanned test flight for the Gaganyaan mission will take place in October 2024, marking a crucial step toward India’s first manned space mission.
7. NASA and ISRO Collaborate on NISAR Satellite Launch
8. • The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, designed for Earth observation, is set to launch later this year.

Sports News

8. Kolkata Knight Riders Win IPL 2024
9. • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 8 wickets in the IPL 2024 final, securing their third IPL title.
9. Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold at Federation Cup 2024
10. • Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra clinched gold in the men’s javelin throw at the Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar with a throw of 82.27 meters.

Important Days & Appointments

10. National Memorial Day of Sri Rajiv Gandhi (21 May)
11. • The nation observed the death anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated in 1991.
11. Rahul Dravid Reappointed as India’s Head Coach Till 2026
12. • The BCCI extended Rahul Dravid’s tenure as the head coach of the Indian cricket team until the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Economic & Business Updates

12. RBI Increases Repo Rate to 6.5% to Control Inflation
13. • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to curb rising inflation.
13. India’s Forex Reserves Reach All-Time High of $648 Billion
14. • The RBI reported that India’s foreign exchange reserves surged to a record high, strengthening the economy.

Defence & Security

14. India Successfully Tests Agni-Prime Ballistic Missile
15. • DRDO conducted a successful test of the Agni-Prime nuclear-capable ballistic missile off the coast of Odisha.
15. India and US Conduct Joint Military Exercise in Uttarakhand
16. • The 19th edition of the India-US joint military exercise, Yudh Abhyas, began in Uttarakhand to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation.

Miscellaneous

16. India Ranks 134th in World Happiness Report 2024
17. • According to the UN World Happiness Report, India ranked 134th out of 146 countries, with Finland topping the list.
17. New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 Implementation Progress
18. • The government announced that 70% of NEP 2020 reforms have been implemented, focusing on digital education and skill development.
18. India Becomes 3rd Largest Solar Power Generator
19. • A report by Ember revealed that India surpassed Japan to become the world’s third-largest solar power generator after China and the US.
19. First Underwater Metro Service Launched in Kolkata
20. • Prime Minister Modi inaugurated India’s first underwater metro service in Kolkata, connecting Howrah Maidan to Esplanade.
20. India’s UPI Expands to Sri Lanka and Mauritius
21. • NPCI announced the expansion of UPI services to Sri Lanka and Mauritius, boosting digital payment connectivity.

Conclusion:
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