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For the very purpose of getting you ready for the challenge that is Current Affairs In India, we are covering the 2019 May current affairs including politics current affair, current affair news, science current affairs, general knowledge current affair, current government affair and international current affairs. Only studying India's current affairs or political current affairs is not sufficient as you have to cover international events and current affairs along with the Indian current affairs, as well as those in the field of science and sports.

📰 May 2025 Current Affairs - UPSC General Studies Analysis

Prepared for: UPSC Civil Services Exam (Prelims + Mains)
Coverage: May 1 – May 31, 2025

🏛️ GS Paper 1: Indian Society & Geography

  • Provisional GDP Estimates FY25: Released by MoSPI; important for understanding India’s growth trajectory.
  • Landslides in Hilly Areas: Frequent incidents highlight need for better disaster preparedness in vulnerable zones.

🏛️ GS Paper 2: Governance, Polity & IR

  • UPSC Reform Proposal: Former RBI Governor D. Subbarao calls for reducing attempts and age limits; suggests lateral entry at 40+.
  • Certificate Irregularities in Civil Services: DoPT investigates fraudulent caste and disability certificates in appointments (2015–2023).

🌱 GS Paper 3: Economy, Environment & Technology

  • India Becomes 4th Largest Economy: India surpasses Japan in nominal GDP rankings, showing strong economic growth.
  • India AI Mission Launched: Government initiative to boost AI-driven solutions in governance and services.

🧠 GS Paper 4: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

  • Integrity in Recruitment: The certificate fraud case in UPSC raises ethical concerns in public service integrity.

📌 Prelims Focus: Quick Facts

  • National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025: Recognizing nursing excellence in India.
  • Intl. Glaciers Preservation Summit: Global forum held to address Himalayan climate threats.
  • DHRUVA Digital Portal: New tech for unified virtual address in government databases.
  • Indigenous Thrombectomy Device: Medical tech breakthrough developed in India.
  • Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant: Major development in UP’s energy sector.
  • Lonza Valley (Mapping Topic): Geographically important area—location and environmental impact.

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