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Stay updated with the latest General Knowledge and current affairs of India for 15 May 2025. Covers UPSC news, CUET exam updates, GST revenue, defence developments, and national events. Perfect for competitive exams.
National & Political Developments
- India-Pakistan Ceasefire Agreement: India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire agreement on May 10, 2025, to calm the situation after the Pahalgam attack and further violence. The ceasefire was mediated by the U.S. with the goal of stopping violence. Since the agreement both sides have alleged violations.
- India condemns China’s actions in Arunachal Pradesh: India has condemned China’s actions to rename localities within Arunachal Pradesh. India once again re-emphasized Arunachal is an integral part of India.
- Ajay Kumar has been appointed as the new chairperson of the UPSC: Ajay Kumar has been appointed as the new chair of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) replacing Preeti Sudan. Education & Exams
- UPSC Prelims 2025: The UPSC Prelims is taking place on May 25 and will highlight the importance of current affairs, analytical reasoning skills, and the new examination pattern. Candidates are advised to study these areas as part of their preparation.
- CUET UG 2025: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate programs is taking place with Day 3 exams held today. Subject-wise paper analyses and answer keys will take place on daily basis for candidates to analyze against.
Economic & Infrastructure
• GST revenue collection: Total GST revenue collection across India reached ₹ 21.36 lakh crore in 2024, the highest amount collected since the introduction of the tax in 2017, and an increase of 8.86% year on year.
• Semiconductor plant in Uttar Pradesh: The Union Cabinet approved the ₹3706 crore joint venture between HCL and Foxconn, which will produce semiconductor assembly and packaging near Jewar Airport, Uttar Pradesh.
Security & Defence
• New Counter Insurgency Operation: A new counter-insurgency operation ‘Operation Black Forest’ has been launched, aimed at increasing security in sensitive areas.
• Bhargavastra Counter-Drone System: India launched the ‘Bhargavastra’ counter-drone system aimed at strengthening defence capability against unmanned aerial systems.
International Recognition
• Recognised by World Bank Land Conference: India was designated as a ‘Country Champion’ by the 2025 World Bank Land Conference for its advances in advancing digital land governance via initiatives including SVAMITVA and Gram Manchitra.
Youth and Sports Engagement
• Khelo India Youth Games 2025: The Khelo India Youth Games concluded today in Bihar, and it was the first time ever that the state of Bihar hosted the Khelo India Youth Games.
• Icon Youth 2025 Conference: The ‘Icon Youth 2025’ international conference was held in Mangaluru with 650 young delegates from India and abroad to discuss entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
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