CURRENT AFFAIRS 2025 – MONTH-WISE 

JANUARY 2025

• Donald Trump Inauguration (January 20): Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, becoming only the second president in history to serve non-consecutive terms, with the ceremony moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to extreme cold weather.
• HMPV Virus in India: India reported its first case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru, raising health concerns across the nation.

FEBRUARY 2025

• Union Budget 2025-26 (February 1): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget with the theme “Sabka Vikas,” focusing on zero-poverty, quality education, and affordable healthcare as principles of Viksit Bharat. The budget proposed no income tax on annual income up to ₹12 lakh under the new tax regime and introduced a new simplified Income Tax Bill to replace the 1961 Act.

MARCH 2025

• Myanmar Earthquake (March 28): A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing significant damage and casualties in the region.
• Istanbul Mayor Arrest: Turkey witnessed major protests following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, leading to political tensions.
• Heathrow Airport Power Outage: London’s Heathrow Airport experienced a major power disruption, affecting thousands of passengers and flight operations.
• Caribbean Guilder Introduction: A new currency, the Caribbean guilder, was introduced for regional economic integration.

APRIL 2025

• Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: Implementation of the amended Waqf Act began, introducing reforms to waqf board governance and property management in India.
• President’s Portugal Visit: President Droupadi Murmu undertook an official state visit to Portugal, strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
• Tahawwur Hussain Rana Extradition: India received the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator in the 2008 Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks, from the United States.
• Severe Heatwave: India and Pakistan experienced an unprecedented heatwave with temperatures soaring between 47-53°C, breaking several records.
• Caste Census Announcement: The Government of India announced the conduct of a nationwide caste census to gather comprehensive demographic data.

MAY 2025

• Miss World 2025 (Hyderabad): Thailand’s Opal Suchata won the Miss World 2025 title at a grand ceremony held in Hyderabad, marking India’s hosting of the prestigious event.
• Green Hydrogen Plant Announcement: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) announced plans for India’s largest Green Hydrogen manufacturing plant, advancing the country’s clean energy goals.
• Philippine and Albanian Elections: General elections were held in the Philippines and parliamentary elections in Albania, shaping their political landscapes.
• Kurdish Workers’ Party Dissolution: The Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) announced its dissolution, marking a significant development in Middle Eastern politics.

JUNE 2025

• G7 Summit (June 16-17): The G7 Summit was held in Kananaskis, Canada, bringing together leaders of the world’s major economies to discuss global challenges.
• Axiom Mission 4 Launch: The Axiom Mission 4 was launched, carrying the first Polish and Indian astronauts to space since the Cold War era.
• Chenab Bridge Inauguration: India inaugurated the iconic Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country.
• Udhampur-Baramulla Railway Line: The complete Udhampur-Baramulla railway line in Jammu & Kashmir was inaugurated, improving connectivity in the region.
• New CJI Appointed: Justice B.R. Gavai was appointed as the new Chief Justice of India, taking over the judiciary’s top position.
• Operation Sindoor: Coverage and parliamentary discussion of Operation Sindoor, a major military operation, dominated national security discourse.

JULY 2025

• NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite: The NISAR satellite, a joint venture between NASA and ISRO featuring dual-frequency synthetic aperture radar technology, was successfully launched.
• US Tariffs on India: The United States imposed 25% tariffs on Indian exports, impacting bilateral trade relations and various industry sectors.
• Women’s Chess World Cup: Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh won the Women’s Chess World Cup, bringing glory to the nation.
• Piprahwa Gems Repatriation: Ancient gems and artifacts from Piprahwa were repatriated to India, enriching the country’s cultural heritage.

AUGUST 2025

• Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025: The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, was implemented, introducing significant reforms in India’s banking sector.
• US Tariffs Effective (August 1): The 25% US tariff on Indian imports came into effect from August 1, affecting exporters and trade dynamics.
• 79th Independence Day: India celebrated its 79th Independence Day on August 15 with patriotic fervor across the nation.
• National Sports Day (August 29): National Sports Day was observed on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
• ASI Report Released: The Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2023-24 results were published, providing insights into India’s industrial performance.

SEPTEMBER 2025

• Total Lunar Eclipse (September 7): A total lunar eclipse was visible across India on September 7, creating a spectacular celestial event.
• Vice-Presidential Election (September 9): India conducted its Vice-Presidential election on September 9, the first such election since 1987.
• Rupee Historic Low: The Indian Rupee depreciated to a historic low of 88.30 per US Dollar, raising economic concerns.
• India’s First Tempered Glass Facility: India’s first indigenous Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility was inaugurated in Noida, boosting domestic manufacturing.
• Asia Cup 2025 T20: The Asia Cup T20 cricket tournament was held in the UAE (September 9-28), featuring the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match on September 14.
• CAFA Nations Cup: India won the bronze medal at the CAFA Nations Cup football tournament.

OCTOBER 2025

• Festive Season Economic Boost: India’s festive season brought significant economic activity with increased consumer spending and retail sales.
• Quarterly GDP Data: The government released quarterly GDP growth figures, reflecting India’s economic performance.
• Digital India Initiatives: New digital governance initiatives were launched to enhance citizen services and promote digital payments.
• State-Level Developments: Various state governments announced welfare schemes and infrastructure projects.

NOVEMBER 2025

• India Ratings GDP Projection: India Ratings raised India’s FY26 GDP growth projection to 7%, signalling confidence in economic recovery.
• India-Slovenia Trade Meeting: The India-Slovenia Joint Committee on Trade convened in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral trade relations.
• FAO Report Released: The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) published the State of Food and Agriculture 2025 report, highlighting global food security challenges.
• HAL-GE Agreement: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a USD 1 billion agreement with GE for manufacturing advanced jet engines in India.
• Eklavya Schools Expansion: The government approved 728 Eklavya Model Residential Schools for tribal welfare, with 479 already functional across India.