Daily Current Affairs: 25 May 2026

India

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India Launches 'Mission Gaganyaan 2' Uncrewed Test Flight
ISRO successfully launched the second uncrewed test flight of the Gaganyaan mission, named 'Gaganyaan 2', from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This mission tests the crew module and escape systems, paving the way for India's first human spaceflight planned for 2027.
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Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Aadhaar for Welfare Schemes
The Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of Aadhaar as a unique identifier for availing government welfare schemes, ruling that it does not violate the right to privacy. The judgment clarified that Aadhaar is mandatory only for subsidies and benefits funded by the Consolidated Fund of India.
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India and EU Sign Free Trade Agreement After 15 Years of Negotiations
India and the European Union signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) covering goods, services, and investments. The deal aims to boost bilateral trade by 30% over the next decade and includes commitments on sustainable development and intellectual property rights.

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UN Security Council Adopts Resolution on Climate-Induced Displacement
The UN Security Council adopted a landmark resolution recognizing climate change as a driver of displacement and conflict. The resolution calls for integrating climate risk assessments into peacekeeping operations and urges member states to protect climate refugees.
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WHO Declares End of Global Health Emergency for COVID-19
The World Health Organization officially declared the end of the COVID-19 global health emergency, citing declining cases and improved vaccination coverage. However, it warned that the virus remains a threat and urged continued surveillance.
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Japan Successfully Tests Hyperloop Technology at 700 km/h
Japan's Central Japan Railway Company conducted a successful test of its hyperloop system, reaching speeds of 700 km/h. The technology uses magnetic levitation in a low-pressure tube, promising to revolutionize long-distance travel.

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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 6.5% for Sixth Consecutive Time
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee decided to maintain the repo rate at 6.5%, citing concerns over inflation. The decision aims to balance growth while keeping inflation within the target range of 2-6%.
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India's GDP Growth Revised Upward to 7.2% for FY 2025-26
The National Statistical Office revised India's GDP growth estimate for the current fiscal year to 7.2%, driven by strong manufacturing and services sectors. This makes India the fastest-growing major economy.

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NASA's Artemis III Mission Successfully Lands on Moon's South Pole
NASA's Artemis III mission achieved a historic landing near the Moon's south pole, marking the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17. The mission aims to study water ice and prepare for future Mars missions.
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Indian Scientists Develop New Drug for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research developed a novel drug, 'TB-007', which shows 95% efficacy against drug-resistant tuberculosis in clinical trials. The drug is expected to be affordable and accessible in low-income countries.

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India Wins ICC Cricket World Cup 2026
India defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2026 held in England. This is India's fourth World Cup title, with Virat Kohli scoring a century in the final.
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Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold at Diamond League Meeting in Doha
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Diamond League meeting in Doha with a throw of 89.45 meters. He remains the only Indian to win an Olympic gold in athletics.

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Indian Author Geetanjali Shree Wins Booker Prize for 'Tomb of Sand'
Geetanjali Shree became the first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize for her novel 'Tomb of Sand', translated from Hindi by Daisy Rockwell. The novel explores themes of loss, memory, and identity.

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