Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of May 22nd to 31st May 2025. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming SBIClerk 2025 and other competitive exams can make use of it.

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

• International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 is celebrated on May 22.
• Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year on May 24.This day is observed as a holiday in parts of the Commonwealth of Nations.
• Observed annually on May 23, World Turtle Day is a global initiative to raise awareness about the protection of turtles and tortoises, creatures that have existed for over 200 million years.
• World Hunger Day 2025 is observed globally on May 28, highlighting the systemic causes of hunger and advocating for locally driven, sustainable solutions.
• World Thyroid Day 2025 was observed globally on May 25, continuing its mission to promote early detection, nutritional awareness, and accessible treatment for thyroid disorders.
• The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is commemorating the 2024 edition of the International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories from May 25 to 31, reaffirming its commitment to decolonization and self-determination for people living in 17 remaining such territories.
• The United Nations General Assembly has officially recognized 25th May as World Football Day, honoring the sport’s centennial presence on the global Olympic stage.
• Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day)is observed annually on May 28 to raise awareness and promote action for better menstrual health and hygiene worldwide.
• Amnesty International Dayis celebrated annually on May 28 to honor the founding of Amnesty International (AI), a leading global non-governmental organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide.
• The International Day of Action for Women’s Healthis observed annually on May 28 to advocate for women’s health and rights worldwide, with a special focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
• International Plastic Bag Free Dayis a global observance held every year on July 3 to raise awareness about the environmental harm caused by single-use plastic bags and encourage people, businesses, and governments to reduce their usage and adopt sustainable alternatives.
• International Missing Children’s Dayis observed every year on May 25, the same day as the United States’ National Missing Children’s Day, designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1983.
• The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is observed every year on May 29.The first United Nations Peacekeeping mission was first established in May 1948.
• International Everest Day 2025 is observed on May 29.
• World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on May 31.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS

• India is projectedto overtake China and become the largest potato producer globally by 2050, with production expected to reach 100 million tonnes annually.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)has launched a new tech-based initiative called e-Zero FIR to strengthen India’s cybercrime response system.
• The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has introduced a pilot apprenticeship scheme to enhance employment-linked skill training for youth in the northeastern region.
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)has instructed all states and Union Territories to launch special enforcement drives against the use of banned ripening agents—particularly calcium carbide—in fruits such as mangoes, aiming to protect public health during peak season.
• India participated inthe 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, where it reiterated its commitment to global health equity, universal health coverage, and pandemic preparedness.
• Prime MinisterNarendraModiinaugurated 103 redeveloped Amrit Stations across 86 districts in 18 states, marking a major milestone under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
• India takes over Chairmanship of APOfor the 2025–26 term during the 67th Session of the APO Governing Body Meeting (GBM).
• Prime MinisterShriNarendraModiinaugurated, laid foundation stones, and dedicated multiple development projects worth ₹26,000 crore in Bikaner, Rajasthan, boosting infrastructure across roads, railways, power, health, water, and industry.
• The Government of Indiais planning to merge Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) with the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
• Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Shri Pralhad Joshilaunched three key digital platforms—Depot Darpan, Anna Mitra, and Anna Sahayata—to enhance transparency, efficiency, and real-time grievance redressal in the Public Distribution System (PDS), impacting over 81 crore beneficiaries under NFSA and PMGKAY.
• The three-day national conference CERT-In SAMVAAD 2025, organized by CERT-Inin collaboration with SkillsDA, was inaugurated, at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.
• The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)will host the 4th International Symposium on Marine Ecosystems: Challenges and Opportunities (MECOS-4) from November 4 to 6, 2025, in Kochi.
• The Election Commission of India (ECI)has implemented two major poll-day reforms— a Mobile Deposit Facility outside polling stations and the rationalisation of canvassing boundaries—to streamline procedures, protect voting secrecy, and enhance voter convenience.
• Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying convened the Fisheries Secretaries Conference 2025 and a National Workshop on Technology in Aquaculture in New Delhi.
• Prime Minister NarendraModi chaired the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)has declared the 21 winning entries under its ‘Ideas4LiFE’ campaign, a part of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment).
• Prime Minister NarendraModi inaugurated the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, aiming to accelerate inclusive development in the North Eastern states.
• The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India under the leadership of Hon’ble Minister Sh. Ram Mohan Naidu organized a curtain raiser event for Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event in New Delhi in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).
• India will be represented by Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at the BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting, in Brasília, Brazil.
• The Ayushman VayVandana Yojana (AVVY), launched in October 2024, provides every Indian citizen aged 70 and above with a cashless health insurance cover of up to ₹5 lakh per year.
• A combined expedition of instructors from JIM&WS, NIM, and HMI successfully summited Mount Everest (8,848.86 m), demonstrating institutional synergy, endurance, and leadership in high-altitude mountaineering.
• The Ministry of Railwayshas approved a new train service between Agartala (Tripura) and Guwahati (Assam), as announced by MP Biplab Kumar Deb.
• Union Minister Jitendra Singhinaugurated two advanced research facilities—Polar Bhavan and Sagar Bhavan—at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) in Goa during its Silver Jubilee celebrations.
• The Government of Indialaunched the Bharat Forecasting System (BFS), developed by IITM Pune and powered by the Arka supercomputer, delivering ultra-localized forecasts at a 6 km × 6 km grid resolution—the finest in the world.
• Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel,H.D. Kumaraswamy, chaired a key meeting to expedite the deployment of electric buses under the PM e-Drive Scheme—a transformative initiative aimed at modernizing urban public transport and reducing carbon emissions in India.
• The government has extended the benefits of the RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) scheme to Export Oriented Units (EOUs), Advance Authorisation (AA) holders, and units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
• Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, is now connected to the national railway networkvia the Bairabi–Sairang line.
• Prime Minister NarendraModiinaugurated the first 9,000 horsepower locomotive called D9, manufactured at the rolling stock workshop facility in Dahod, Gujarat.
• The government is likely to procure about 0.6 million tonne (MT)of tur in the ongoing 2024-25 kharif season at Minimum Support Price (MSP) – the highest since 2019-20.
• India has initiated the development of E-Hansa, a two-seater electric trainer aircraft designed and built by CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru, marking a significant advance in green aviation and indigenous aerospace innovation.
• The Ministry of Panchayati Raj officially rolled out the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 for FY 2023–24 during a National Writeshop held on 26–27 May 2025 at the Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
• ShriJyotiraditya M. Scindia,Minister for Communications and Development of North East Region, announced “Innovate to Transform” as the theme for the 9th India Mobile Congress (IMC 2025), scheduled from 8 –11 October 2025 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi.
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)chaired by Prime Minister NarendraModi has approved the increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the Marketing Season 2025–26 to ensure remunerative prices for farmers.
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister ShriNarendraModi, has approved two major multitracking projects under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
• The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister ShriNarendraModi has approved the continuation of the Interest Subvention (IS) component under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for the financial year 2025–26, along with necessary fund arrangements.
• Shri Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple transformative projects at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, under the Maritime India Vision 2030and the AmritKaal Maritime Roadmap (2047).
• Prime Minister ShriNarendraModi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth approximately ₹47,600 crore in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing infrastructure expansion, industrial growth, and seafarer welfare under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat
• Prime Minister NarendraModi laid the foundation stone and dedicated multiple projects worth over ₹48,520 crore in Karakat, Bihar.
• The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, ShriShivraj Singh Chouhan, inaugurated the ViksitKrishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA-2025)at ICAR-CIFA, Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar, marking a decisive step towards self-reliant and sustainable agriculture and fisheries in line with PM Modi’s vision.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• Mount LewotobiLaki-Laki, located on the tourist island of Floresin eastern Indonesia, erupted, spewing an ash cloud 1.2 kilometres high.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) Member Statesformally adopted by consensus the world’s first WHO Pandemic Agreement during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
• India plans to submit a dossier at the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting to demand that Pakistan be placed back on the grey list.
• Pakistan regards India as an “existential threat”, while India views China as its “primary adversary”and Pakistan as an “ancillary security problem”.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING , FINANCE& BUSINESS

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)flagged the ineffectiveness of IndusInd Bank’s Internal Audit Department (IAD) in its 2022-23 Annual Inspection Report.
• The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)imposed a penalty of ₹1 crore on Acko General Insurance.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has infused ₹8.57 lakh crore (~$100.06 billion) into the banking system since December through Open Market Operations (OMOs).
• The output of eight core infrastructure sectors in India, which contribute 40.27% to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew by 0.5% in April 2025, marking the lowest growth in eight months.
• India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a Government of India undertaking, has formed a strategic partnership with Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL), a leading diversified financial service company in India.
• The Centre has notified the Payments Regulatory Board Regulations, 2025, establishing a new Payments Regulatory Board (PRB) to replace the Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement Systems (BPSS).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)net sold $34.5 billionin FY25 (2024-25), the highest since the global financial crisis (2008-09).
• Fitch Ratings revised India’s medium-term GDP growth potential till FY2026 upwards to 6.4%, from the earlier projection of 6.2%.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)expects the final interest rate charged by digital lenders to fall once the new draft co-lending guidelines come into effect.
• Edelweiss Asset Management Limitedlaunched altiva SIF, a new brand identity marking its strategic entry into the Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs)
• Morgan Stanley modestly upgraded India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.2% for FY 2026(previously 6.1%) and 6.5% for FY 2027 (previously 6.3%).
• The spread between Indian 10-year bonds and US 10-year bonds fell to its lowest in over 20 years at 164 basis points (bps).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Central Boardapproved a record surplus transfer of ₹2.69 trillion to the government for FY 2024-25.
• The Government has ratified an interest rate of 8.25%on the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) for FY 2024-25.
• Commercial loan demand in the MSME sectorgrew by 11% year-on-year (y-o-y) during the January to March 2025 quarter, as per a report by SIDBI and TransUnion CIBIL.
• The corporate sector showed encouraging growth in fixed asset investments for FY25 with an overall increase of 7.6%.
• The U.S. government has decided to reduce the proposed excise tax on outward remittances from 5% to 3.5%.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)imposed penalties on Union Bank of India and Transactree Technologies Pvt Ltd (Lendbox) for regulatory non-compliance.
• Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited (ABSLI) partnered with Equitas Small Finance Bank to expand life insurance accessibility through the bank’s branch network.
• India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy.
• The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)has made it mandatory for Resolution Professionals (RPs) to inform the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) if a personal guarantor fails to submit a repayment plan.
• JSW Steel, as a standalone company, has not availed any tax benefitsfrom the acquisition of Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL), which continues to operate as an independent entity.
• India’s coal production for FY26 is targeted at 1.15 billion tonnes (bt), with Coal India Limited (CIL) expected to lead, contributing over three-fourths (76.06%) of the total output.
• US tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium imports were imposed by US President Donald Trump on March 12.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)is seeking approval from the Union Government to allow domestic banks and their foreign branches to lend Rupees to overseas borrowers for the first time.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) relaxes investment normsfor Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in the corporate bond market to encourage more aggressive participation.
• The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) Record Surplus Transferwill moderately offset the fiscal impact of any likely rise in defence expenditure.
• Capital India Home Loans Limited (CIHL)has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for its acquisition and change in control to Weaver Services Private. Limited.
• Getepayhas received final authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online payment aggregator.
• The Council on Energy, Environment and Water’s Green Finance Centre (CEEW-GFC)released its latest annual market handbook noting a rise in the share of renewable energy (RE) in India’s total FDI inflows from around 1% in FY21 to about 8% in FY25.
• Axis Bank, a leading private sector bankin India, has partnered with money, the Flipkart Group’s credit-first UPI platform, to launch a lifetime-free co-branded RuPay credit card.
• IndusInd Bank has signed a pact with AIC STPINEXT to provide financial solutions and structural support to early-stage startups and MSMEs.
• Canara Bank has launched “CANARA TruEdge,” a specialised and feature-rich suite of Current and Savings Accounts designed for institutional clients across sectors like healthcare, education, religious organisations, and other non-individual entities.
• MuthootMicrofin has secured an ESG score of 72.2 and received the CareEdgeESG 1 rating, the highest tier by CARE ESG Ratings, a SEBI-licensed ESG rating provider.
• The Government of India has implemented an investor-friendly FDI policy, allowing 100% FDI in most sectors through the automatic route.
• Coal imports in India during FY 2024-25 fell by 7.9%, totaling 243.62 million tonnes (MT) compared to 264.53 MT in FY 2023-24.
• Kotak Mahindra Bank launched a new campaign for Kotak811, its flagship digital banking platform.
• JioBlack Rock Asset Management Private Ltd, 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) and BlackRock has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to start operations as an investment manager for its mutual fund business in India.
• The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)has mandated that all UPI applications must display only the recipient’s name as registered with their bank starting from 30 June, 2025.
• The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)has extended the income tax return (ITR) filing deadline for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 (Financial Year 2024-25) from July 31, 2025 to September 15, 2025.
• The Ministry of Finance plans to upgrade the status of four Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) from Miniratna to Navratna in the coming months.
• The overall goods and services exportsof India are expected to reach $1 trillion during FY 2025-26, according to the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO).
• The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) directivedated May 8, 2024, mandates lenders to exclude Default Loss Guarantee (DLG) cover while making provisions for bad loans (NPA recognition and provisioning).
• Market Regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is considering exemptingthe proposed long delta end-of-day position limits in index options specifically for structured products and market-linked debentures (MLDs).
• Union Finance Minister Smt. NirmalaSitharamanchaired a review meeting of Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs) in New Delhi.
• India’s energy demandis expected to grow at a CAGR of 6–6.5% over the next five years (FY26 to FY30), according to ratings agency ICRA.
• The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in collaboration with SEBI, has launched a new pilot initiative titled “NiveshakShivir”, to be held for the first time in Pune on June 1, 2025.
• RakshaMantri ShriRajnath Singh has granted Miniratna Category-I status to Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), and India Optel Limited (IOL).
• GDP Growth Outlook: Crisil projects India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 6.5% for FY 2026, supported primarily by improving domestic consumption and industrial activity.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: STATE NEWS

• Mizoram achieved the milestoneof becoming the first state in India to attain 100% literacy, as formally announced by Chief Minister Shri Lalduhoma in Aizawl.
• The Gujarat Forest Departmentreported a significant 32% increase in the Asiatic lion population over five years, reaching 891 lions in 2025.
• Assam Chief MinisterHimantaBiswa Sarmaunveiled Ankita, an AI-powered virtual anchor capable of delivering official updates in Assamese, marking India’s first use of a regional-language AI news anchor to report on Cabinet proceedings.
• The Karnataka State Cabinetapproved the renaming of Ramanagara district as ‘Bengaluru South’.
• The Nagshankar Templein Biswanath district, Assam, has been officially recognized as a model temple for freshwater turtle conservation.
• The Uttar Pradesh governmenthas approved an investment of ₹6,124 crore for the construction of 62 projects—including ring roads, bypasses, and flyovers—across high-density and heavy-traffic regions in the 2025–26 financial year.
• Gujarat has reacheda significant milestone by becoming the 24th State/Union Territory in India to achieve 100% electrification of its railway network.
• Nagshankar Temple in Biswanath district, Assam, was officially designated a model temple for turtle conservationduring a special World Turtle Day event.
• Tata Advanced Systems Ltd(TASL) and Airbus are set to build India’s first privately-led helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) at Kolar district, Karnataka, marking a significant boost to the country’s aerospace manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.
• Mizoram’s capital, Aizawl, has been officially connected to the Indian railway network through the Bairabi–Sairang New Line, a ₹5,021 crore project featuring 48 tunnels and a 104 m tall bridge, marking a transformative leap in Northeast connectivity.
• The Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha launched ANKUR—the Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanization and Reform—to catalyse inclusive, sustainable, and innovative urban growth across the state.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATION

• Senior advocate Vikas Singhwas elected president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA).
• Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel-Fattah Burhan, appointed Kamil al-Taib Idrisas the country’s first prime minister since the outbreak of the civil war in April 2023.
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)extended the tenure of Tapan Kumar Deka, Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), for one more year.
• On May 20, 2025, the President of Indiaappointed Justice Kempaiah Somashekar, a Judge of Karnataka High Court, as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court.
• General AsimMunir, Pakistan Army Chief, was promoted to the rank of Field Marshalon May 20, 2025.
• Paytm has appointed Ramana Kumaras the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Middle East operations.
• Daniel Noboa, aged 37, was officially sworn infor his second four-year term as Ecuador’s president; term lasts until May 2029.
• President DroupadiMurmuhas nominatedSupreme Court judge Surya Kant as the executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
• PrashantTripathy, the current Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO)of Axis Max Life Insurance, will step down at the end of the September 2025 quarter after opting for early retirement.
• Royal Sundaram General Insuranceappointed VedanarayananSeshadri as the new Managing Director (MD), effective from 28 May 2025.
• IndiGo Airlinesappointed Vikram Singh Mehta as the Chairman of its Board, May 2025.
• The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC)granted a one-year extension to  Samir V. Kamat as Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (Defence R&D) and Chairman, Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO).
• Hitachi India has named N Venu as its new Managing Director, in addition to his existing roles as Managing Director & CEO of Hitachi Energy India and South Asia Region Head at Hitachi Energy.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUs & AGREEMENTS

• Central Revenues Control Laboratory(CRCL), under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
• The Ministry of Ayushand the World Health Organization signed an MoU to develop a Traditional Medicine module under the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI)—complementing ICD-11—thereby bringing Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Unani therapies into a globally standardized framework.
• During the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, six East African countries—Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan—signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)aimed at eliminating kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis).
• A Joint Venture Agreementwas signed in Mumbai between NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL) and Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT)—following their April 16 2025 MoU—to establish a company targeting up to 5,000 MW of renewable capacity in Maharashtra, with Phase I set at 500 MW.
• In a significant development to enhance governance and public service delivery, the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhihas signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and Karmayogi Bharat for the rollout of Mission Karmayogi.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: ACQUISITION & MERGER

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI)has approved the proposed combination involving acquisition of:
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI)has approved the acquisition of majority stake/control over Nazara Technologies Limited by Axana Estates LLP, Plutus Wealth Management LLP, and JunomonetaFinsol Private Limited (JFPL).
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI)has approved the acquisition of equity shares of Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited (Target) by Jongsong Investments Pte. Ltd. (Acquirer).
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI)has approved the proposed combination involving the acquisition of Batlivala& Karani Securities Private Limited (Target 1) and Batlivala& Karani Finserv Private Limited (Target 2) by 360 ONE WAM Limited (Acquirer).
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI)has given approval to US-based Wellington Management to acquire a stake in SmartShift Logistics Solution, the parent company of logistics unicorn Porter.
• SBI Life Insurance and Vidyaniti LLP acquired a 4.25% stake in National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) for Rs 1,100 crore through an open market transaction.
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI)has approved a combination involving:
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI)has approved the proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding of Dowlais Group plc by American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM).
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI)has approved the proposed combination involving multiple entities:

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS & HONOURS

• BanuMushtaq, an Indian author, lawyer, and activist, has become the first writer in Kannada to win the International Booker Prize.
• The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has been awarded an ‘Excellent’ ratingby the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) for its performance in FY 2023-24.
• President Droupadi Murmu, in her role as Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, presented 39 gallantry awards during the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
• Iranian dissident filmmaker JafarPanahi triumphed at Cannes on May 24, 2025, as his revenge thriller “It Was Just an Accident” received the Palme d’Or, marking his first award at the festival despite a 15-year travel ban.
• Indian-American artist Raja Kumari made history by becoming the first Indian-origin musician to win an American Music Award (AMA).
• President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 to 15 outstanding nursing professionals at a ceremony held at RashtrapatiBhavan.
• Spiritual leader and Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru was honoured with the ‘Global Indian of the Year’ award by the Canada India Foundation (CIF) for his work in raising human consciousness and promoting ecological sustainability through the Conscious Planet movement.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING & REPORTS

• In FY25, Gujarat allocated 25% of its total expenditure to capital assets—the highest among major states—while Punjab devoted just 5.4%, underscoring stark contrasts in fiscal focus on infrastructure and long-term investments.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARY

• Eminent astrophysicist, science communicator, and Padma Vibhushan awardee  Jayant Vishnu Narlikar passed away in Pune on May 20, 2025, at the age of 87.
• R. Srinivasan, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), passed away on May 20, 2025 at the age of 95 in Udhagamandalam.
• Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, veteran Akali leaderand former Union Minister, died on May 28, 2025, at the age of 89 due to age-related health issues in a private hospital in Mohali.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• The United States (US) President Donald Trumphas announced the $175 billionGolden Dome missile defence shield aimed at protecting the United States from long-range missile threats from China and Russia.
• The Department of Telecommunications (DoT)has introduced the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) to strengthen cyber fraud prevention and combat financial crime.
• Bharat Biotech International Limited announced that its oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) Hillchol has successfully completed Phase III clinical trials.
• GS1, a non-profit standards organisation that develops barcodes, plans to replace the current barcode system with next-generation formats such as QR Codes powered by GS1 and GS1 DataMatrix.
• Agnikul Cosmos successfully conducted a test firing of its electric motor-driven semi-cryogenic rocket engine, the first of its kind in India.
• United States (US)-based Intelsat is among the first foreign satellite operators to receive approval from the Indian government to provide direct satellite coverage to domestic media organisations.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPS& PORTALS

• The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications launched two digital platforms: ‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code’ to modernise India’s addressing system and geospatial governance.
• The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)has introduced a new Online Application Portal for registration and filling up application forms online.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: DEFENCE NEWS

• Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), a Maharatna Defence PSU, is developing the Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior, featuring a single fighter pilot commanding two armed drones (UCAVs)in combat.
• The Indian Navyformally inducted the Ancient Stitched Ship as INSV Kaundinya at a ceremony held at Naval Base, Karwar.
• Liberian container vessel MSC ELSA 3 (IMO NO. 9123221)sank off the Kochi coast around May 25, 2025 due to flooding.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF)conducted a historic exercise by landing fighter jets at night on the 3.5-km airstrip of the Ganga Motorway in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC)at Metcalfe House, Delhi on May 27, 2025.
• The sixth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Sabalwas launched on 27 May 2025 at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata.
• The Indian Army contingent has departed for the 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT, scheduled from 31st May to 13th June 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
• The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Singapore’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME), under A*STAR, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on semiconductor research and talent development.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

• Shivpal Singh, a prominent Indian javelin thrower and Tokyo Olympian, is facing an 8-year ban after failing a dope test for the second time.
• Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Estadio de San Mamés, Bilbao, to win the UEFA Europa League final, securing their first major trophy in 17 years and their first continental title since 1984.
• At the International Shooting Sport Federation(ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, Adriyan Karmakar claimed silver in the 50m Rifle Prone event, marking India’s first medal of the competition.
• England’s star batsman Joe Rootmade cricket history by becoming the fastest player to reach 13,000 Test runs.
• Seventeen-year-old Indian driver Kush Maini won the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Monaco Grand Prix, marking the first-ever F2 victory by an Indian at the iconic circuit.
• India’s Kidambi Srikanth claimed the men’s singles runner-up spot at the Malaysia Mastersin Kuala Lumpur, falling to World No. 4 Shi Feng Li of China in straight games, 21-11, 21-9, in the final.
• The Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu will host the first-ever Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 in Chennai from June 18 to 27, 2025, featuring dedicated competition for veteran hockey players.
• The BCCI has named an 18-member squad for the upcoming England Test tour, appointing Shubman Gill as captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain and primary wicketkeeper.
• Napoli secured the 2024–25 Serie A title with a decisive 2–0 victory over Cagliari at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, outpacing Inter Milan by just one point on the final day of the season.
• Lando Norris achieved a dream victory at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 25, 2025, converting pole position into McLaren’s first Monaco win since 2008.
• Tejaswini won the women’s 25m pistol gold medal, helping India top the medal tally with 11 medals (3 gold, 4 silver, 4 bronze).
• Mahendra Gurjar, aged 27, set a world record in men’s javelin F42 category with a throw of 17m at the Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland.
• Arsenal ended an 18-year wait for European glory by defeating defending champions FC Barcelona 1–0 in the UWCL final at Estadio José Alvalade, Lisbon.
• Indian Test captain Shubman Gill has been named the brand ambassador for Oakley, aligning with their new “Artifacts from the Future” eyewear campaign.
• Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 800th club goal in a Saudi Pro League match for AI Nassr against AI Fateh, a landmark achievement even in a 3–2 defeat.
• ViratKohli,the star batter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has set a new record by becoming the first cricketer to score 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise.
• At just 16 years old, Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti from Hyderabad has become the youngest Indian and the second youngest in the world to complete the 7 Summits challenge — climbing the highest peak on each of the seven continents.