Archives: May, 2025
Current Affairs [Prelims] Lexicon – May, 2025
Polity & Governance Archakar An archakar is a Hindu temple priest responsible for performing daily rituals and ceremonies. Traditionally, archakars are trained in the Agamic scriptures, which guide...
Global Glacier Melting Accelerates Amid Climate Crisis
Recent studies indicate that glaciers are melting faster than anticipated. This alarming trend coincides with the first United Nations conference on glaciers held in Tajikistan. The research suggests...
Unified Pension Scheme for Retired Government Employees
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) was introduced by the central government to provide additional benefits to retired National Pension System (NPS) subscribers. This scheme applies to those who...
Hawaii Implements First Climate Impact Fee in US
In May 2026, Hawaii made history by becoming the first U.S. state to introduce a climate impact fee. This initiative aims to support environmental efforts and combat climate...
Tianwen-2 Asteroid Mission
China has embarked on a pioneering space mission named Tianwen-2. Launched on 28 May 2025, this mission aims to retrieve samples from the near-Earth asteroid 469219 Kamoʻoalewa. This...
Guidelines for Regulating Radio Equipment in E-Commerce
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) introduced new guidelines to regulate the sale of radio equipment, particularly walkie-talkies, on e-commerce platforms. This initiative aims to enhance consumer safety...
Gaza Aid Distribution Challenges
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached alarming levels. Recent events highlight the dire situation of food insecurity and the challenges faced by aid organisations. Thousands of Palestinians...
Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025
The Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025 was launched by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil, in New Delhi. This initiative aims to assess rural sanitation...
Aircraft Carriers
In recent discussions, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh brought into light the significance of aircraft carriers in naval warfare. He addressed officers on the INS Vikrant, emphasising its role...
Operation Shield
In recent times, India has faced heightened security concerns, particularly along its western frontier with Pakistan. Following a tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in 26 fatalities,...
Liberalised Remittance Scheme
The Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) is a key policy by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that allows Indian residents to remit funds abroad. As of 2025, the...
