Current Affairs 2025
Prasar Bharati collaborates with the Handball Association of India (HAI) for a three-year partnership to enhance the promotion of national and international handball events. The initiative aims to elevate the popularity of handball in India through broadcasting on DD Sports, Waves OTT, and other public platforms. MoU to Support and Promote Handball National Broadcast of … Read more
In June 2025, Babitha B P was named the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (General Manager – Infrastructure Security & Special Projects) at the State Bank of India (SBI), enhancing the bank’s cybersecurity measures significantly. This step underscores the growing emphasis on cyber protection in India’s financial landscape. Leading Cybersecurity at SBI In her new … Read more
Arthunkal Police Station in Alappuzha district, Kerala, achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first police station in India to receive the IS/ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification awarded by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on July 10, 2025. The Prestigious Certification Key Highlights A Beacon for Law Enforcement Key Takeaways for Competitive … Read more
In a recent announcement by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), Abhijit Kishore, the Chief Operating Officer of Vodafone Idea Ltd, has been reappointed as the Chairperson for the year 2025–26. Rahul Vatts, Chief Regulatory Officer of Bharti Airtel, will serve as the Vice Chairperson. The decision was made at the COAI’s Annual General … Read more
The Union Cabinet has greenlit an employment-linked incentive (ELI) scheme worth ₹1 lakh crore to generate more than 3.5 crore job opportunities nationwide. This initiative, embedded in the Union Budget 2024–25, is set to offer financial aid to employers and ensure social security for workers, particularly in the manufacturing domain. Boosting Job Creation Across Sectors … Read more
Varsha Deshpande, an advocate from Satara, Maharashtra, wins the prestigious 2025 United Nations Population Award for her relentless efforts in promoting gender equality and combating sex-selective abortions. The award ceremony took place on World Population Day, July 11, 2025, in New York. A Life Committed to Empowering Women Recognitions and Achievements UN Population Award Ceremony … Read more
On July 12, 2025, the Indian government introduced the inaugural electric truck (e-truck) incentive scheme as part of the PM E-DRIVE initiative. The scheme offers a substantial subsidy of up to ₹9.6 lakh per vehicle. The announcement was made by Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, emphasizing the promotion of clean freight transport to combat pollution, aligning … Read more
India will host its inaugural global conference on manuscript heritage from September 11 to 13, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The Ministry of Culture announced this event to safeguard, promote, and disseminate India’s ancient manuscript wisdom worldwide, emphasizing the country’s guru–śiṣya tradition on Guru Purnima. Global Effort to Preserve Ancient Wisdom The three-day … Read more
On July 11, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully test-fired the indigenous Astra missile from a Su-30 MKI fighter jet off the Odisha coast. The Astra, fitted with a Radio Frequency (RF) seeker, hit its targets with great accuracy. This test is important for strengthening India’s … Read more
India’s Maratha Military Landscapes, consisting of 12 historic forts built by the Maratha rulers between the 17th and 19th centuries, have been included in the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. This recognition highlights the unique military design and rich history of India’s fort architecture. … Read more
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