Current affairs often feel tricky, right? But they play a huge role in cracking the GK section of the NDA-2 and CDS-2 2025 exams. That’s why we’ve brought you a quick roundup of the last 6 months’ current affairs, covering all major events you need to know. Think of this as your one-stop guide for quick revision.

Weightage of Current Affairs in CDS-2 and NDA-2 Exam

Exam	Paper/Section	Approx. Current Affairs Questions	Weightage (%)
CDS-2	General Knowledge (GK)	15 – 20	12% – 17%
NDA-2	General Ability Test (GAT)	10 – 15	6% – 10%

6 Months Current Affairs:

The last 6 months’ current affairs will make it easier for you to tackle questions from this section. You can also download a handy PDF of current affairs, carefully prepared by the experienced faculty of Centurion Defence Academy, given below.

IMPORTANT MONTH-WISE CURRENT AFFAIRS NOTES FOR UPSC NDA-2 and CDS-2 2025

 

January 2025 - Most Important Current Affairs for NDA-2 and CDS-2 Exam

Current affairs play a key role in cracking the GK section of the NDA-2 and CDS-2 exams. To save your time, we’ve compiled all the important updates from January 2025 in one place. Go through this list to strengthen your preparation.

Here are 78 one-liner important current affairs from January 2025 for NDA-2 and CDS-2 exams:
 

1. Former Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar, well-known gastroenterologist Dr. D. Nageswara Reddy, and legendary Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
2. India’s Rank in QS World Future Skills Index 2025 – India is ranked 25th overall, but it’s 2nd in the “Future of Work” category (after the US). The index is released by London-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
3. Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
4. Republic Day 2025 – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at India’s 76th Republic Day parade on January 26.
5. NITI Aayog has released the first Fiscal Health Index (FHI). Odisha topped the list, followed by Chhattisgarh, Goa, Jharkhand, and Gujarat.
6. India becomes the 4th country to successfully achieve unmanned docking in space, after the US, Russia, and China.
7. 38th National Games – PM Modi inaugurated the games in Uttarakhand. Yoga and Mallakhamb have been included for the first time.
8. Record in Renewable Energy – India added 30 GW capacity in 2024, which is 113% more compared to 13.75 GW in 2023.
9. Georgia is now malaria-free, certified by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
10. Astronomical Observatory in Purulia – Eastern India’s first observatory was inaugurated in Garpanchkot Hills, Purulia.
11. Republic Day Awards – Uttar Pradesh’s “Mahakumbh” tableau won the best award. The Jammu and Kashmir Rifles were judged as the best marching contingent.
12. Third Launch Pad at Sriharikota – Approved by the government, it will be used for India’s future Moon missions by 2040.
13. ISRO’s 100th Mission – A GSLV rocket carrying NVS-02 navigation satellite was launched from Sriharikota.
14. India-Russia-Indonesia Deal – A $450 million deal signed for BrahMos missile supplies to the Indonesian armed forces.
15. World Leprosy Day 2025 – Observed on January 26.
16. Z-Morh Tunnel (Sonamarg Tunnel) – PM Modi inaugurated the 6.5 km tunnel under Thajiwas Glacier to improve connectivity between Ladakh and Kashmir.
17. Maruti Suzuki – Hisashi Takeuchi has been reappointed as MD & CEO.
18. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 – Held in Prayagraj after 144 years (12 ‘Purna Kumbh Melas’).
19. ICC Awards – Jasprit Bumrah won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy 2024 (Men’s Cricketer of the Year).
20. Hajj 2025 Agreement – India signed a deal with Saudi Arabia, setting a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims.
21. ICC CEO Resigns – Geoff Allardice stepped down as ICC Chief Executive.
22. New Pangolin Species – Zoological Survey of India discovered Manis indoburmanica, a new Indo-Burmese pangolin species.
23. Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 – Odisha Warriors defeated Soorma Hockey Club 2-1 in the final.
24. Aparna Sen received the ‘Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the WBFJA awards.
25. Lokpal Day – January 16 will be observed as ‘Lokpal Day’. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna was the chief guest.
26. Odisha joins PMJAY – Now provides health coverage under Ayushman Bharat.
27. New Naval Warships – INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vaghsheer (6th Scorpene-class submarine) were commissioned.
28. India’s First Hydrogen-CNG Baja Vehicle – Launched by Nitin Gadkari in Pithampur, Indore.
29. BCCI Elections – Devjit Saikia is the new Secretary, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia is the Treasurer.
30. Tuhin Kant Pandey became Revenue Secretary in the Finance Ministry.
31. Book Release – Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar released Dr. K.S. Chauhan’s book “Parliament: Powers, Functions & Privileges”.
32. Kanuma Festival – Celebrated with cattle processions in Telangana.
33. First Bird Census in Gujarat – Coastal and wader bird census started in Jamnagar by the state forest department and the Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat.

 

1. BHARATPOL Portal – Launched by CBI to improve coordination with Interpol.

 

1. Squash – Anahat Singh won the U-17 title at the British Junior Open in Birmingham.

 

1. CRPF – Vitul Kumar (1993 batch IPS officer, UP cadre) is the Acting Director General.

 

1. 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – Held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Theme: “Diaspora's contribution to a Viksit Bharat”.

 

1. India-Malaysia Security Dialogue – Co-chaired by Ajit Doval and Malaysian officials.

 

1. Kho Kho World Cup 2025 – Trophy and mascots “Tejas & Tara” unveiled, tournament to be hosted in Delhi.

 

1. BRICS Expansion – Indonesia became the 10th full member. Brazil is the current BRICS president.

 

1. PBD 2025 – Held from January 8-10 in Bhubaneswar with the theme “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat”.

 

1. Himachal Pradesh – Institute of Public Administration to be renamed after Dr. Manmohan Singh.

 

1. China’s Dam on Brahmaputra – Approved construction of the world’s largest dam near India’s border.

 

1. Gaddi Dog Breed – Recognised by ICAR as an indigenous breed. ICAR HQ – New Delhi.

 

1. Khel Ratna Awards – Winners include D. Gukesh (Chess), Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey), Manu Bhaker (Shooting), and Para-athlete Praveen Kumar.

 

1. Henley Passport Index 2025 – India’s rank dropped to 85th (from 80th).

 

1. Bhuvnesh Kumar appointed CEO of UIDAI.

 

1. Indian Railways Trial – High-speed train successfully tested on the Katra-Banihal line (J&K), home to the world’s highest and India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge.

 

1. Justice Alok Aradhe became the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.

 

1. Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay became the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.

 

1. ISRO Cowpea Seeds Experiment – Seeds sent on PSLV-C60 POEM-4 germinated in microgravity within 4 days.

 

1. World Economic Forum 2025 – Held in Davos, Switzerland (Jan 20-24) with theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age”.

 

1. Marathi Language – Officially declared a Classical Language (part of 8th Schedule).

 

1. INCOIS, Hyderabad – Won the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2025.

 

1. Pakistan joins the UNSC – As a non-permanent member for 2 years (8th time).

 

1. Wetland Cities – Udaipur (Rajasthan) and Indore (Madhya Pradesh) became India’s first Ramsar-recognised Wetland Cities (only 31 cities worldwide hold this title).

 

1. V. Narayanan – Appointed new ISRO Chairman, succeeding S. Somanath.

 

1. India’s Coffee Production – 7th in the world, exports at $1.29 billion (2023-24).

 

1. Poet Prativa Satpathy – Will receive the Gangadhar National Award for Poetry 2023.

 

1. Virgin Coconut Oil from Andaman & Nicobar – Got GI Tag.

 

1. INTERPOL Silver Notice – Published for the first time (introduced in 2023) to trace criminal assets.

 

1. Australian Open 2025 – Madison Keys defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win the women’s title.

 

1. Chess – R. Vaishali won a bronze in the World Blitz Championship, defeating China’s Zhu Jiner.

 

1. Raman Rajamannan – Tribal king of the Mannan community will attend the Republic Day 2025 celebrations.

 

1. Cashless Accident Scheme – Announced by Nitin Gadkari, covering up to ₹1.5 lakh for 7 days of treatment.

 

1. National Health Mission – Extended for 5 more years.

 

1. Dr. R Chidambaram, a Legendary nuclear scientist, passed away. He was behind India’s nuclear tests in Pokhran (1974 & 1998).

 

1. National Girl Child Day – Observed on January 24, started in 2008.

 

1. Global Warming – 2024 became the first year to cross the 1.5°C warming limit, with an average temperature rise of 1.55°C.

 

1. Nigeria – Joined BRICS as the 9th partner country (BRICS formed in 2009; South Africa joined in 2010).

 

1. Bahadur Singh Sagoo – Former shot-put champion elected as AFI President (unopposed).

 

1. First Cable-Stayed Curved Bridge in India – Inaugurated in Goa, connecting Sada-Varunapuri and Goa International Airport.

 

1. World Hindi Day 2025 – Observed on January 10. Theme: “The Global Voice of Unity and Cultural Pride”.

 

1. Karnataka wins Vijay Hazare Trophy – For the 5th time.

 

1. National Youth Day (Vivekananda Jayanti) – Celebrated on January 12 (Swami Vivekananda was born in 1863).

 

1. Chandigarh University – Won the MAKA Trophy 2024.

 

1. Director Sai Paranjpe – To receive the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival 2025.

 

1. Justice Arun Mishra – Appointed as BCCI Ombudsman and Ethics Officer.

 

 

February 2025 - Most Important Current Affairs for NDA-2 and CDS-2 Exam

February 2025 brought several important national and international events that can be crucial for NDA-2 and CDS-2 exams. From government schemes and defence updates to sports highlights and global news, here’s a quick look at the most important one-liner current affairs you shouldn’t miss.

 

Here are about 63 one‑liner current affairs for February 2025 that are highly relevant for NDA‑II and CDS‑II exam prep:

 

1. Indian Union Budget 2025–26 presented on 1 February 2025 by FM Nirmala Sitharaman; included full income‑tax rebate up to ₹12.75 lakh, deficit pegged at 4.4% of GDP 

 

1. Delhi Assembly election held on 5 February 2025; BJP won 48 seats, AAP reduced to 22, and BJP’s Rekha Gupta became the chief minister 

 

1. PM Modi’s US visit occurred from 12–15 February 2025, meeting President Trump on 13 February; set a big trade target of $500 billion by 2030 and a 10‑year defence partnership framework. 

 

1. 15th Aero India 2025 air show held in Bengaluru from 10–14 February with theme “Runway to a Billion Opportunities”; Su‑57 and F‑35 displayed jointly.

 

1. Bijapur clash: On 9 February in Chhattisgarh’s Indravati National Park, security forces killed 31 Maoists in one of the deadliest encounters of 2025 

 

1. New Delhi railway station crowd crush mid‑February led to 18 deaths; a crowd‑control manual was issued, a high‑level probe was ordered, and compensation was announced to the victims. 

 

1. DRDO–Navy test of NASM‑SR anti‑ship missile validated indigenous IIR seeker, two‑way data link, and helicopter launch in February. 

 

1. Indian Army boosts CBRN readiness by procuring 223 ACADA systems from L&T worth ₹80.43 crore in February.

 

1. DRDO unveils extreme cold‑weather clothing system (ECWCS) for Siachen/Ladakh deployment in February.

 

1. Pinaka MBRL refurbishment and deployment plans announced, enhancing long‑range artillery precision in February.

 

1. CISF training centre in Arakkonam renamed after Rajaditya Chola in February to honour local heritage.

 

1. IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla selected to fly on Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS in spring 2025.

 

1. Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey appointed SEBI Chairman, replacing Madhabi Puri Buch in February.

 

1. ‘One Nation–One Port’ (ONOP) initiative launched and LPPI index unveiled to boost port efficiency and maritime competitiveness.

 

1. CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran’s tenure extended by two years to March 2027 in February 

 

1. India won the Prince Michael Decade of Action Road Safety Award for leadership on global road safety in February.

 

1. Prakriti 2025, the first international conference on carbon markets, was held in New Delhi on 24–25 February.

 

1. 9th Asia Economic Dialogue (AED) held in Pune in February with the theme “Economic Resilience and Resurgence in an Era of Fragmentation”.

 

1. National Science Day is celebrated on 28 February, theme: “Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation”.

 

1. ADB approved $200 million loan for climate‑resilient sewerage and drainage infrastructure in Kolkata.

 

1. India ranked 96th on CPI 2024, per Transparency International; Denmark topped the list.

 

1. India assumed chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal IG Organisation, comprising Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka, in February.

 

1. U.S. consumer confidence dropped steepest in over four years in February, amid inflation and trade tensions.

 

1. Germany’s business morale stagnated at 85.2 in February, ahead of federal elections.

 

1. Three tropical cyclones, Rae, Seru, and Alfred simultaneously active off Eastern Australia in February – a rare event.

 

1. The government proposed tax revenue-sharing cuts for states to be reviewed by the next Finance Commission in February.
2. CDSCO upgraded the Sugam portal, simplifying approvals for clinical trial sites and PI changes for biological products.

 

1. Aadhaar Good Governance Portal launched to streamline Aadhaar authentication approvals and improve ease of doing business.

 

1. Missile trials of NASM‑SR showcased India’s maritime strike capabilities.

 

1. Revival of powerful indigenous clothing for soldiers in extreme cold zones.

 

1. CBRN detection improved via ACADA systems across army deployments.

 

1. Group Captain Shukla’s ISS mission marks a milestone in India‑NASA cooperation.

 

1. Aero India featured the first international flying display of the Su‑57.

 

1. PM-Trump's “Mission 500” trade goal aims for bilateral trade $500 bn by 2030.

 

1. Modi also visited France before the US leg of the tour in mid‑February.

 

1. Delhi stampede probe ordered by HC with CCTV footage collection mandate.

 

1. Compensation fixed at ₹10‑1 lakh for victims of the New Delhi crush.

 

1. A high-level committee was formed under Northern Railway officials to probe the stampede.

 

1. BJP’s 48‑seat victory ended AAP’s 10‑year Delhi reign.

 

1. Rekha Gupta was chosen CM on 19 February, as the BJP government was formed in Delhi.

 

1. Transparency International CPI report flagged India’s record rank.

 

1. ADB‑Kolkata loan to fund urban climate resilience infrastructure.

 

1. Prakriti 2025 emphasised carbon market mechanisms for sustainable development.

 

1. AED in Pune featured global economists and policy‑makers.

 

1. The One Nation–One Port policy aims at maritime reform by 2047.

 

1. Vivo retailing and port logistics reforms tied with ONOP.

 

1. CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran to continue guiding India’s macro‑economy until 2027.

 

1. SEBI’s new chairman, Pandey, is taking over the key securities regulator role.

 

1. Carbon‑market conference linked with global climate action agendas.

 

1. National Science Day theme tied to Viksit Bharat and youth innovation.

 

1. High‑frequency export sectors under scrutiny post‑budget subsidy changes.

 

1. India assumes BOB‑IGO chairpersonship, strengthening regional fisheries cooperation.

 

1. Rupee falls to 87.4950/USD by February; RBI intervenes.

 

1. Simultaneous triple cyclones near Australia reflect climate anomalies.

 

1. India’s defence exports target ₹50,000 cr by 2029, emphasised in ministerial speech.

 

1. Women peacekeepers conference hosted in New Delhi on 24‑25 February.

 

1. The technology sector is projected to reach $300‑350 bn over the next five years.

 

1. India's achievement of 88% ammunition self‑sufficiency was highlighted by the Raksha Mantri.

 

1. The Conference on Women Peacekeepers of the Global South aimed to amplify female roles in UN missions.

 

1. High‑value defence expo at Aero India saw major OEMs and international delegations.

 

1. Major one‑day operations in Chhattisgarh signalled rising anti‑Maoist momentum.

 

1. State tax revenue reform proposal part of broader fiscal decentralisation debates.

 

1. Clinical trial regulation simplified via upgraded Sugam portal to aid the pharma ecosystem.

 

March 2025 - Most Important Current Affairs for NDA-2 and CDS-2 Exam

March 2025 witnessed some major happenings in India and across the world. For NDA-2 and CDS-2 aspirants, this list of current affairs will give you a quick and clear understanding of all the must-know events to boost your general awareness.

 

Here are around 79 high-priority current affairs from March 2025, highly relevant for NDA‑II / CDS‑II exam prep:

 

1. India’s River Dolphins: India’s first-ever survey has recorded over 6,300 river dolphins, with the highest population in Uttar Pradesh.

 

1. 97th Academy Awards: Hosted by Conan O’Brien, Sean Baker’s film Anora won the Best Picture award.

 

1. World Peace Centre: India’s first World Peace Centre was inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana.

 

1. Adrien Brody’s Record: Actor Adrien Brody, star of The Pianist, became the first actor to win the Best Actor award twice in just two nominations.

 

1. USA’s Official Language: U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring English as the official language of the country.

 

1. World Wildlife Day 2025: Celebrated on 3rd March with the theme “Financing Wildlife Conservation: Investing in People and the Planet.”

 

1. RBI Appointment: Ajit Ratnakar Joshi has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

 

1. World’s Largest Wildlife Centre: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Vantara in Jamnagar, Gujarat, established by Reliance Industries.

 

1. Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Vidarbha defeated Kerala to win their third Ranji Trophy title.

 

1. New Navratna CPSEs: IRFC and IRCTC have been recognised as India’s 25th and 26th Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprises.

 

1. Athletics Milestone: Krishna Jayasankar became the first Indian woman to cross 16 meters in indoor shot put with a 16.03m throw.

 

1. Law Ministry Historic Appointment: Anju Rathi Rana is now India’s first woman Union Law Secretary.

 

1. Table Tennis Legend’s Retirement: Achanta Sharath Kamal will retire after the WTT Contender Chennai event.

 

1. CGDA Leadership: Dr. Mayank Sharma took charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts.

 

1. Steve Smith’s ODI Retirement: Australian cricket star Steve Smith announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals.

 

1. GeM CEO: Ajay Bhadu has been appointed as the new CEO of Government E-Marketplace.

 

1. Kabaddi Title: The Indian women’s team beat Iran to win their 5th Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship title in Tehran on 8th March 2025.

 

1. Mauritius Partnership: PM Modi and Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation.

 

1. Defence Deal with Russia: India signed a $248 million contract with Rosoboronexport for T-72 tank engines.

 

1. New Tiger Reserve: Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh has been declared India’s 58th tiger reserve.

 

1. IIFL’s ‘Shakti’ Branches: IIFL Finance rebranded seven branches as all-women “Shakti” branches on International Women’s Day.

 

1. ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets to win their third Champions Trophy and first ODI ICC title in 12 years.

 

1. Joint Military Drill: India and Kyrgyzstan began Khandjar-XII in Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan, from March 10–23, 2025.

 

1. IBA Leadership: Atul Kumar Goel assumed charge as Chief Executive of the Indian Banks’ Association.

 

1. Ramsar Award: Dr. Jaishree Venkatesan became the first Indian to win the prestigious Ramsar Award in the ‘Wetland Wise Use’ category.

 

1. PM Modi Honoured: Mauritius conferred its highest honour, the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, on PM Modi. Barbados also honoured him with the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados.

 

1. Obituary: Renowned TTD classical singer Garimela Balakrishna Prasad passed away at the age of 76.

 

1. Jio-Starlink Partnership: Jio has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink broadband to India.

 

1. India’s Pharma Exports: India ranked 11th globally in pharmaceutical exports in 2023, contributing 3% to total global exports.

 

1. Chess Achievement: 18-year-old Indian GM Pranav Venkatesh won the FIDE World Junior Championship 2025, becoming the fourth Indian to do so.

 

1. Tamil Nadu Budget Logo: The Tamil character 'ரூ' has replaced the ₹ symbol in the state budget logo.

 

1. ISRO SpaDEx Mission: ISRO completed the undocking of two satellites under its Space Docking Experiment mission.

 

1. Women’s Safety Project: Punjab launched Project Hifazat to support women facing violence.

 

1. Canada’s New PM: Former central banker Mark Carney became the new Prime Minister of Canada.

 

1. Stockholm Water Prize 2025: Renowned hydrologist Günter Blöschl won this prestigious award.

 

1. Women-Only Railway Station: Hyderabad’s Begumpet railway station will now be fully operated by women employees.

 

1. India’s Frozen Zoo: Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park launched India’s first frozen zoo to preserve endangered Himalayan species.

 

1. India-U.S. Cultural Property Agreement: Both countries signed a CPA to combat antiquities smuggling, with 588 artefacts repatriated since 2024.

 

1. “Scam Se Bacho” Campaign: The DoT partnered with WhatsApp to combat online scams and spam.

 

1. Digital Transformation Award: RBI received the 2025 Digital Transformation Award from Central Banking, London.

 

1. ADMM-Plus EWG Meeting: India and Malaysia will co-chair the 14th ADMM-Plus Counter-Terrorism Experts Working Group in New Delhi — a first for India.

 

1. WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians won their second Women’s Premier League title, defeating Delhi Capitals by 8 runs.

 

1. ISRO Processors: ISRO and the Semiconductor Laboratory developed advanced 32-bit microprocessors – Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201.

 

1. Hockey Jharkhand Triumph: Jharkhand won the 15th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship 2025.

 

1. Hockey India Awards: Harmanpreet Singh and Savita Punia were named Balbir Singh Senior Players of the Year in men’s and women’s categories.

 

1. Kabaddi World Cup 2025: England will host the second edition, the first outside Asia, with matches in Birmingham, Coventry, and Walsall.

 

1. Para Athletics Success: India topped the medal tally with 134 medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 in New Delhi.

 

1. Exercise Varuna 2025: The 23rd India-France naval exercise will be held from March 19–22, 2025.

 

1. Chiranjeevi Honoured: The veteran actor received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the UK’s House of Commons.

 

1. Bongosagar 2025: India and Bangladesh conducted their bilateral naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal in March 2025.

 

1. Journalism Award: Mridulika Jha won the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism 2025.

 

1. Google Gemma 3: Google launched Gemma 3, its most advanced compact AI model.

 

1. International Happiness Day: Celebrated annually on March 20, as declared by the UN in 2012.

 

1. Free Speech Survey: India ranked 24th out of 33 countries in a global survey by The Future of Free Speech.

 

1. World Happiness Report 2025: Finland remains the happiest country for the 8th year; India ranked 126th.

 

1. Digital Detox Initiative: Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge launched Beyond Screens, India’s first industry-led digital detox program.

 

1. Sahkar Taxi: The Indian government is set to launch a cooperative ride-hailing service to rival Ola and Uber.

 

1. National Maritime Games 2025: Padma Shri Dr. P.T. Usha inaugurated the event at IMU Navi Mumbai.

 

1. Commemorative Stamp: The postal department issued a stamp to mark the 1009th birth anniversary of Mata Karma.

 

1. Tea Export Milestone: India overtook Sri Lanka to become the world’s second-largest tea exporter.

 

1. NIH Appointment: Indian-origin scientist Jay Bhattacharya was confirmed as the director of the U.S. National Institute of Health.

 

1. Asian Swimming Championship: India will host the 11th edition in Ahmedabad in October 2025.

 

1. Sepak Takraw 2025: Bihar will host the World Cup with 20 participating nations.

 

1. Khelo India Para Games: Para archer Payal Nag won silver; she is the world’s only quadruple para archer.

 

1. Asian Wrestling Championship: Sunil Kumar bagged bronze in the 87 kg Greco-Roman category.

 

1. Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill: Passed by the Lok Sabha to establish India’s first national cooperative university at IRMA, Gujarat.

 

1. DRDO Missile Test: The Navy successfully tested the indigenously developed VL-SRSAM.

 

1. Techkriti 2025: CDS General Anil Chauhan inaugurated Asia’s largest inter-college tech festival at IIT Kanpur.

 

1. Exercise Prachand Prahar: A joint multi-domain exercise of India’s armed forces held in Arunachal Pradesh from March 25–27, 2025.

 

1. Kabaddi World Cup Wins: India clinched both the men’s and women’s Kabaddi World Cup titles in England.

 

1. Abel Prize 2025: Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara was awarded this prestigious prize.

 

1. Wrestling Federation of India: Sanjay Singh was elected as a bureau member of UWW-Asia.

 

1. Namibia’s First Woman President: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took office as the country’s first female president.

 

1. Jnanpith Award: Eminent Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla will receive the 59th Jnanpith Award.

 

1. Business Icon Award: Industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla received the Business Icon of the Year award.

 

1. SMILE Programme: An ADB-funded initiative to strengthen India’s logistics infrastructure.

 

1. Obituary: Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman passed away at 76.

 

1. Kerala Senior Citizens Commission: Kerala became the first Indian state to set up a dedicated commission for senior citizens.

 

1. IAF at INIOCHOS-25: The Indian Air Force is participating in the multinational exercise in Greece hosted by the Hellenic Air Force.

 

April 2025 - Most Important Current Affairs for NDA-2 and CDS-2 Exam

April 2025 brought a mix of big news, from national achievements to international milestones. If you’re preparing for NDA-2 or CDS-2 exams, knowing these updates is a must. Here’s a quick and easy roundup of the most important current affairs for April 2025.

 

Here are the most important current affairs from April 2025, tailored for NDA‑2 and CDS‑2 exam preparation:

 

1. Haryana has declared Tighrana and Mitathal in Bhiwani as protected archaeological sites linked to the 4,400-year-old Sindhu-Saraswati civilisation.

 

1. Bengal’s famous ‘Nolen Gurer Sandesh’ and six other products got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, which means they have a unique identity.

 

1. Boxer Hitesh became the first Indian to reach the Boxing World Cup 2025 finals by beating France’s Makan Traore 5-0 in the 70 kg semi-final.

 

1. Rudrankksh Patil won gold in the men’s 10m air rifle at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, his second individual ISSF gold.

 

1. India has stopped the transhipment facility for Bangladesh because of heavy congestion at airports and ports.

 

1. Mauritius became the first African country and the fourth in the world to sign a partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

 

1. Reliance Industries entered the e-sports business by teaming up with BLAST.
2.  
3. Famous sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik became the first Indian to win the Fred Darrington Sand Master Award.

 

1. SBI’s C.S. Setty was elected Chairman of the Indian Banks’ Association.

 

1. PM Modi inaugurated the new 2.08 km long Pamban bridge in Tamil Nadu, India’s first vertical railway sea bridge, replacing the 110-year-old bridge.

 

1. The Defence Ministry signed a ₹2,385 crore deal with Bharat Electronics Ltd. to upgrade electronic warfare equipment for Mi-17 V5 helicopters.

 

1. President Droupadi Murmu received the Key to the City of Lisbon, the highest civilian honour there.

 

1. Hungary announced it is leaving the International Criminal Court (ICC).

 

1. India ranked 10th in private investment in Artificial Intelligence globally in 2023, attracting $1.4 billion.

 

1. Payal Kapadia’s film All We Imagine as Light won Best Feature Film at the 7th Critics’ Choice Awards.

 

1. Manisha Bhanwala won India’s first gold medal at the Asian Wrestling Championship 2025.

 

1. Shirley Botchwey became the first African woman to serve as Commonwealth Secretary-General.

 

1. Vijayveer Sidhu became the first Indian to win gold in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol event at the ISSF World Cup.

 

1. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme helped increase the sex ratio at birth from 918 (2014–15) to 930 (2023–24).

 

1. Cricket will be played in the T20 format at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, with six teams each for men and women.

 

1. DRDO and the Indian Army successfully tested the MRSAM (Army version) missile system four times.

 

1. Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will become the second Indian to fly to space on the AX-4 mission in May 2025.

 

1. Scientists at Colossal Biosciences created three wolf pups with traits of the extinct dire wolf, lost 13,000 years ago.

 

1. World Health Day 2025 was observed on April 7.

 

1. World Homoeopathy Day 2025 was observed on April 10 with the theme “Homoeopathy in India: Tradition, Trust, and Tomorrow.”

 

1. Indian equestrian Niharika Singhania won gold at the Ezelhof CSI Lier competition in Belgium.

 

1. India was unanimously elected to the UN’s ISAR for the 2025–2027 term.

 

1. The Hero Asia Cup Hockey 2025 will be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7.

 

1. Russia launched Perm, its first nuclear-powered submarine armed with Zircon hypersonic missiles.

 

1. Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp became the first Kannada book shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.

 

1. The Indian Air Force will take part in the multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece.

 

1. Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, known as ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his patriotic films, passed away at 87 in Mumbai.

 

1. Pope Francis, the first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, died at age 88.

 

1. Bihar is hosting the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 for the first time, with the mascot named “Gajsingh.”

 

1. India and the International Big Cat Alliance signed an agreement to set up the alliance’s headquarters and secretariat in India.

 

1. Indian Air Force participated in the Desert Flag-10 multinational exercise in the UAE.

 

1. India signed a $7.4 billion deal with France to buy 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for the Navy.

 

1. Jharkhand’s Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary is India’s first sanctuary dedicated to Indian Grey Wolves.

 

1. Karnataka humanitarian Madhusudan Sai received Fiji’s highest honour, the ‘Companion of the Order of Fiji.’

 

1. The 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship started at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi.

 

1. Madhya Pradesh became the first Indian state to launch an AI-powered real-time forest alert system.

 

1. Former ISRO chief Dr. K Kasturirangan, the man behind Chandrayaan-1, passed away at 84 in Bengaluru.

 

1. The DP World Tour added a new stop: the inaugural India Championship golf tournament in Delhi from October 16–19.

 

1. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched sports certificates through DigiLocker to speed up verification.

 

1. Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, stepped down as chairman and board member.

 

1. Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala became India’s first dedicated deep-water container transhipment hub.

 

1. Indian shooter Simranpreet Kaur Brar won her first senior international silver medal at the ISSF World Cup in Peru.

 

1. Retired Supreme Court judge Dinesh Maheshwari was appointed Chairperson of the Law Commission.

 

1. Olympian Mirabai Chanu and Commonwealth Games gold medallist S. Sathish Kumar were elected chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Indian Weightlifting Federation Athletes’ Commission.

 

1. The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natya Shastra were inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.

 

1. Indian shooters Inder Singh Suruchi and Saurabh Chaudhary won gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the ISSF World Cup 2025.

 

1. Magnus Carlsen of Norway won the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 in Paris.

 

1. Juspay, a Bengaluru-based payments company, became India’s first unicorn of 2025.

 

1. Sourav Ganguly was reappointed chairperson of the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee.

 

1. Dr. Ambrish Mithal, a noted endocrinologist, received the 2025 Committee of Scientific Advisors Medal by the International Osteoporosis Foundation.

 

1. Meghalaya’s indigenous textile ‘Ryndia’ received the GI tag, recognising its unique woman-led weaving tradition.

 

1. Assam opened the Northeast’s first robotic surgery facility at Guwahati Medical College.

 

1. Madhya Pradesh declared 258.64 sq km in the Sagar district as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Wildlife Sanctuary.

 

1. IIM Ahmedabad signed an MoU with the UAE government to open its first overseas campus in Dubai.

 

1. The 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting was held in Brasília, focusing on sustainable agriculture and cooperation.

 

May 2025 - Most Important Current Affairs for NDA-2 and CDS-2 Exam

For NDA-2 and CDS-2 exams, current affairs from May 2025 are crucial. Here’s a concise list of the most important happenings, making it easier for you to cover all essential updates without wasting time during your preparation.

 

Below are the top current affairs of May 2025, categorised by subject to help with NDA‑2 and CDS‑2 exam revision.

 

1. India topped the medal tally at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in Germany, winning 11 medals (3 gold, 4 silver, 4 bronze), beating China. The ISSF, founded in 1907, is based in Munich.

 

1. On October 8, 2024, the WHO officially declared India, Myanmar, and Nepal free from trachoma, a contagious eye disease. WHO was established in 1948 with its headquarters in Geneva.

 

1. World Turtle Day is celebrated every year on May 23rd, a day started in 2000 to raise awareness about turtles.

 

1. India won 43 medals (15 gold, 6 silver, 22 bronze) at the first Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships 2025 in Jordan, finishing third overall. Asian Boxing’s HQ is in Bangkok.

 

1. Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad.

 

1. Mizoram became India’s first state to achieve full functional literacy, meaning over 95% of people can read and write.

 

1. ICAR developed the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties, DRR Rice 100 and Pusa DST Rice 1.

 

1. The Election Commission of India reduced the maximum voters per polling booth from 1500 to 1200. ECI was formed in 1950, and 25th January is National Voters Day.

 

1. A team from Kashmir created India’s first gene-edited sheep. The same team had created India’s first cloned Pashmina goat in 2012.

 

1. The Indian Coast Guard’s ‘Operation Olivia’ protected nearly 7 lakh Olive Ridley turtles nesting in Odisha. These are the smallest sea turtles in their family.

 

1. Gujarat became the 24th state/UT to electrify all its railway tracks.

 

1. Indian Railways and Siemens set up a factory in Dahod to produce India’s first 9000 HP electric locomotives for freight trains. The first electric train in India ran from Mumbai to Thane in 1925.

 

1. PM Modi inaugurated the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai.

 

1. The Shirui Lily festival returned to Manipur after a two-year break.

 

1. Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old Indian-American from Texas, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

 

1. The New Development Bank admitted Algeria as a new member. NDB was set up by BRICS in 2014 and is headquartered in Shanghai.

 

1. The Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor,’ an airstrike on terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

 

1. PM Modi released a coin and stamp to mark 50 years since Sikkim became a state in 1975.

 

1. Madhya Pradesh launched the “Rahveer Scheme” to reward people who help accident victims.

 

1. India resumed visa services for Afghan citizens after five years.
2. Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma took charge of the Indian Army’s Northern Command, based in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir.

 

1. Jammu was declared a new Rail Division under Northern Railway.

 

1. At the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea, India won 24 medals and finished second overall.

 

1. Diu district became India’s first district to fully meet its energy needs from solar power.

 

1. The UK agreed to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius but will keep the military base on Diego Garcia for 99 more years.

 

1. China and Pakistan announced plans to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan. CPEC started in 2015 and is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

 

1. Goa became the second Indian state after Mizoram to achieve full functional literacy.

 

1. Kiren Rijiju led India’s delegation at the UN Day of Vesak in Vietnam, celebrating Buddha’s birth and enlightenment.

 

1. PM Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Port in Kerala, India’s first dedicated transhipment and semi-automated port.

 

1. The government extended the CBI Director Parveen Sood’s tenure by one year. CBI was established in 1963.

 

1. PM Modi laid the foundation stone for a DRDO missile test range in Andhra Pradesh.

 

1. Kidambi Srikanth lost to China’s Li Shi Feng in the Malaysia Open 2025 badminton final. BWF was founded in 1934.
2.  
3. The Defence Ministry granted Miniratna Category-I status to three defence public sector companies.

 

1. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement from Test cricket.

 

1. Neeraj Chopra threw 90.23 meters at the Doha Diamond League, winning silver.

 

1. Air Marshal Narmedashwar Tiwari became Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, which was established in 1932.

 

1. India overtook Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with a GDP of $4.187 trillion.

 

1. The first Khelo India Beach Games were held in Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, where Manipur topped the medals with 14. The mascot was named Pearl.

 

1. India successfully tested an indigenous counter-drone system called “Bhargavastra.”

 

1. Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan will represent India at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

 

1. Robert Francis Prevost became the first American Pope, named Leo XIV.

 

1. India won the South Asian Football Federation Under-19 Championship 2025, beating Bangladesh. SAFF’s HQ is in Dhaka.

 

1. PM Modi inaugurated 103 upgraded railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

 

1. AIFF named Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth as Men’s and Women’s Players of the Year.

 

1. Maharashtra approved merging Konkan Railway with Indian Railways.

 

1. WHO declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea; wild polio now exists only in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

 

1. Ahmedabad will host the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championship in April.

 

1. Sanjay Seth represented India at the 80th Victory Day in Moscow, marking the end of WWII.

 

1. The Indian Army gave Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

 

1. India agreed to give Angola $200 million to modernise its armed forces. Angola also joined the International Solar Alliance.

 

1. Maharashtra topped the 7th Khelo India Youth Games medals tally in Bihar.

 

1. The Delhi Legislative Assembly will be the first in India to be fully powered by solar energy.

 

1. President Droupadi Murmu appointed Dr. Ajay Kumar as the new UPSC Chairperson.

 

1. The 7th Khelo India Youth Games 2025 were hosted by Bihar and New Delhi.

 

1. India approved a sixth semiconductor plant near Jewar Airport, UP.

 

1. FC Goa won the 5th Kalinga Super Cup football tournament, becoming the first two-time winner.

 

1. Canada appointed Anita Anand, of Indian origin, as Foreign Minister.
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3. The 16th Asiatic Lion Census recorded 891 lions in Gujarat, a big increase since 2020. Amreli district has the most lions.

 

1. Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first integrated polar and ocean research centre in Goa. India has two Antarctic stations, Maitri and Bharati.

 

1. The Ministry of Earth Sciences launched the Bharat Forecasting System, India’s most advanced weather prediction tool.

 

1. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a BrahMos missile testing facility in Lucknow.

 

1. PM Modi inaugurated 103 railway stations developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

 

1. Tapan Kumar Deka got a one-year extension as the Intelligence Bureau chief.

 

1. India designated September 23 as Ayurveda Day.

 

1. Veteran nuclear scientist MR Srinivasan passed away.

 

1. India became the chairman of the Asian Productivity Organisation for 2025-26.

 

1. Nicaragua announced its withdrawal from UNESCO.

 

1. The Indian Navy inducted a handmade stitched ship inspired by the Ajanta Caves art at Karnataka’s Karwar base.

 

1. Brazilian scientist Mariangela Hungria won the World Food Prize 2025.

 

1. Writer Banu Mushtaq became the second Indian to win the International Booker Prize for her book Heart Lamp, originally written in Kannada.

 

June 2025 - Most Important Current Affairs for NDA-2 and CDS-2 Exam

June 2025 was packed with key developments that are essential for NDA-2 and CDS-2 aspirants. From defence reforms and military operations to global conflicts and national milestones, these updates are crucial for your exams. Let’s dive into the most significant current affairs from June 2025.

Check out the major current affairs of June 2025, sorted by subjects, to help you prepare for the NDA‑2 and CDS‑2 exams.

• India extended Operation Sindoor to disrupt terror networks in Pakistan.
• The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) plans to form the government in Tamil Nadu post-2026 assembly elections.
• President’s Rule in Manipur was extended, drawing criticism from the Congress party.
• PM Narendra Modi surpassed Indira Gandhi’s record as India’s longest-serving Prime Minister.
• India successfully conducted a drone-launched precision-guided missile test by DRDO.
• The government announced a new green energy mission to increase solar power capacity by 50 GW by 2030.
• The Union Cabinet approved the construction of a new strategic highway along the India-China border.
• India launched the “Har Ghar Jal” campaign to provide piped water to 150 million rural households by 2027.
• The National Biodiversity Authority unveiled plans to protect 15 new species under the Wildlife Protection Act.
• The Indian Railways introduced new Vande Bharat trains on key routes in June 2025.
• India became the 5th largest economy globally in terms of nominal GDP, surpassing the UK.
• The government launched the “Skill India 2.0” initiative to train 100 million youth by 2030.
• India conducted the largest ever coastal security exercise, “Sagar Kavach,” involving the Navy and the Coast Guard.
• The Ministry of Health launched a nationwide campaign to eradicate Hepatitis C by 2027.
• The government approved a new policy for the indigenous production of critical medicines under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Bangladesh declared August 8 as “New Bangladesh Day” to commemorate its progress.
• The BRICS summit in Johannesburg saw new proposals for enhanced cooperation in green energy.
• India and the UAE signed a strategic partnership agreement to boost defence and trade relations.
• The G20 summit emphasised climate finance support for developing countries.
• India launched its first diplomatic satellite to enhance communication with missions abroad.
• The UN recognised India’s efforts in COVID-19 vaccine diplomacy with a special commendation.
• India hosted the SAARC conference focusing on regional water resource management.
• The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) agreed to increase counter-terrorism collaboration.
• India helped mediate peace talks between Myanmar’s conflicting ethnic groups.
• The World Bank approved a $500 million loan to support India’s urban infrastructure projects.
• Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan highlighted the need for heightened military preparedness.
• The Indian Army inducted new, indigenously developed futuristic infantry combat vehicles.
• India conducted the tri-service exercise “Vajra Prahar” near the Ladakh border.
• DRDO developed a new lightweight bulletproof vest for soldiers operating in high-altitude zones.
• India tested a hypersonic missile technology demonstrator in a secret trial.
• The Indian Navy commissioned the INS Khanderi, a new Kalvari-class submarine.
• The Air Force received the first batch of Rafale jets equipped with new electronic warfare systems.
• India successfully launched a military communications satellite to enhance battlefield connectivity.
• The government approved a new defence manufacturing policy to boost domestic production.
• The BSF launched a new border surveillance system using AI-enabled drones.
• India’s inflation rate fell to a 5-year low of 4.2% in June 2025.
• The government announced a 10-year roadmap to double farmers’ income by 2035.
• India’s exports reached a record $450 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25.
• The RBI introduced a digital rupee pilot project in select states.
• The new Foreign Trade Policy 2025 was unveiled with incentives for startups and MSMEs.
• India signed an FTA agreement with the Mercosur bloc, boosting trade with South America.
• The GST collection hit an all-time high of ₹1.7 lakh crore in June 2025.
• The government launched a new credit guarantee scheme to support women entrepreneurs.
• The stock market hit a record high, with the Sensex crossing 75,000 points.
• India’s unemployment rate dropped to 6%, the lowest in a decade.
• India’s Chandrayaan-4 mission successfully discovered water ice deposits near the lunar south pole.
• ISRO announced plans to build a space station by 2030 in collaboration with international partners.
• India launched its first AI-powered weather forecasting system to improve disaster management.
• The government approved a nationwide 5G rollout plan covering all major cities by 2026.
• A new indigenous vaccine for Dengue was approved for mass production.