Page-2 of GKToday Archives: May, 2025
FATF Grey List
India is taking financial measures against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. This attack resulted in the deaths of 26 people, primarily tourists. In response, India is advocating for Pakistan’s re-entry onto the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2025
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India’s Climate Warming Trends
India’s climate has undergone changes over recent decades. The country has warmed by approximately 0.6°C since the 1950s. This increase is notably less than the warming observed in the rest of the Northern Hemisphere. Recent satellite data from NASA marks ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Private Member’s Bills (PMBs)
Private Member’s Bills (PMBs) serve as important mechanism in India’s parliamentary system. They allow Members of Parliament (MPs) who are not Ministers to propose legislation. This system has become increasingly symbolic due to various challenges. Recent sessions have seen a ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
‘Enhancing MSMEs Competitiveness in India’ Report
The NITI Aayog has recently released a report titled ‘Enhancing MSMEs Competitiveness in India’. It was developed in collaboration with the Institute for Competitiveness, outlines strategies to unlock the potential of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2025
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 3, 2025
1. Which village in Jharkhand has become the first to be completely relocated from the core area of the Palamu Tiger Reserve? [A] Burha[B] Jaigir[C] Latehar[D] Betla Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Jaigir] Notes:Years of efforts by Jharkhand forest officials ..
Inscription from Vikramaditya I Era
Recently, archaeological discovery was made at Madapura Lake in Nyamati taluk, Davangere district. An inscription dating back to the 7th century AD was unearthed. This inscription, measuring five feet in length, contains 17 lines in Old Kannada script. It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Cheetah Corridor Project
A Cheetah Corridor is being set up as part of India’s wildlife conservation efforts. The initiative is designed to facilitate the movement of cheetahs across regions, thereby expanding their natural habitat. Project Details The Cheetah Corridor will cover 17,000 square ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Telangana’s Shatavahana Heritage
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has identified eleven inscriptions from the Shatavahana period during an expedition in the Gundaram Reserve Forest in Telangana. This finding is very important in understanding the political dynamics and cultural affiliations of early Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
INCOIS Launches Submarine Cable
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has initiated a submarine cable project to enhance long-term observations of the Indian Ocean. This project, supported by the international scientific community, will improve the understanding of ocean dynamics, seismic activity, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Yamuna River Rejuvenation Action Plan 2025
The Yamuna River, a vital water source for Delhi, faces severe pollution and encroachment issues. In response, the Government of India has initiated a comprehensive 30-point action plan aimed at rejuvenating the river. This plan was finalised following a high-level ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs