Current Affairs May 2025

Andhra Pradesh Launches India’s First Transmedia Entertainment City ‘Creator Land’

Andhra Pradesh has unveiled Creator Land, India’s first transmedia entertainment city, in Amaravati, aiming to become a global hub for digital innovation and creative industries.Announced by CM N. Chandrababu Naidu at the WAVES Summit, the ₹10,000 crore project is expected to generate 25,000 jobs across sectors like filmmaking, gaming, virtual production, and AI-driven content.It will […]

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India’s First Inter-State Cheetah Corridor Set to Span Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

Rajasthan has agreed to join hands with Madhya Pradesh to form India’s first inter-state cheetah conservation corridor, spanning 17,000 sq km.The corridor, which will link the Kuno National Park, Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, and Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve, is a part of Project Cheetah, a flagship initiative to reintroduce cheetahs into Indian habitats.Supported by the National

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India Unveils First Genome-Edited Rice Varieties

India has taken a global lead by launching two genome-edited rice varieties—DRR Rice 100 and Pusa DST Rice 1—developed by ICAR using CRISPR-Cas technology.These innovations aim to boost agricultural yield by up to 30%, reduce environmental impact by cutting greenhouse emissions by 20%, and conserve critical water resources.This step not only supports sustainable agriculture but

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India’s First Gold-Melting ATM Unveiled by Goldsikka

Goldsikka’s latest unveiling of an AI-powered Gold-Melting ATM marks a major advancement in digital banking and gold commerce.With features like real-time purity testing, automated cash transfers, and AR jewellery previews, the ATM offers a futuristic approach to secure and efficient gold transactions.The move aligns with India’s broader digital transformation goals and could revolutionise how people

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Operation Hawk 2025: CBI Cracks Down on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Networks

Operation Hawk 2025, launched by the CBI with international support, targeted online child sexual exploitation networks operating via platforms like Discord and Arisu.The operation led to the arrest of two individuals—Sheik Muizz Ahmed and Mukul Saini—who coerced minors into sharing explicit content through intimidation and threats.The success of this operation, following earlier initiatives like Operation

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India and Denmark Renew Energy Cooperation with a New MoU

India, Denmark, renewed, energy cooperation, net-zero emissions, 2070, MoU, knowledge exchange, technological collaboration, renewable energy, electric vehicle infrastructure, partnership, accelerating, clean energy transition.The MoU will promote knowledge exchange and technological collaboration, particularly in renewable energy and electric vehicle infrastructure. The partnership is a significant step toward accelerating India’s clean energy transition.

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Lakkundi Group of Monuments Proposed for UNESCO Tentative List

Karnataka’s Lakkundi temples, built during the Kalyana Chalukya era, are being considered for inclusion in the UNESCO tentative list of World Heritage Sites.The state has collaborated with INTACH to draft and finalize the proposal, focusing on the architectural significance, especially the Vesara temple style and stepwells.These monuments meet key UNESCO criteria for showcasing cultural exchange

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PM Modi Dedicates ₹8,800 Crore Vizhinjam International Seaport to the Nation

On May 2, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ₹8,800 crore Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, marking India’s first deepwater transshipment port capable of handling the world’s largest cargo ships.Strategically located near international shipping routes, it aims to reduce dependency on foreign ports, boost maritime trade, and position India as a

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India Remains 4th Largest Economy In World, US at No. 1

India, with a GDP of $4.39 trillion, stands as the fourth-largest economy globally, maintaining its momentum as the fastest-growing major economy.The IMF’s World Economic Outlook for April 2025 estimates India’s growth rate at 6.2% for 2025, down slightly from previous forecasts but still robust.The nation is set to surpass Germany and Japan to become the

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Amit Shah Unveiled Statue of Bodofa Upendranath Brahma

The statue unveiling and road naming in honor of Bodofa Upendranath Brahma on his 35th death anniversary represents a symbolic tribute to his non-violent struggle for tribal identity, cultural preservation, and equal rights.As the architect of peaceful mobilization for Bodoland, Bodofa’s legacy continues to inspire tribal youth across India.The government emphasized progress on the 2020

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