The Central Government on March 24, 2025, officially notified a 24% increase in the salaries of Members of Parliament (MPs), with the revised pay structure coming into effect from April 1, 2023. This marks the first revision since April 2018 and has been implemented under the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act …
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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has made significant discoveries at two different locations in India, shedding light on ancient burial practices and Buddhist heritage. In a recent exploration near Malampuzha Dam in Palakkad, Kerala, ASI stumbled upon over 110 megalithic burial sites, marking an important find for understanding the region’s early Iron Age society. …
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Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta presented the Delhi Budget 2025-26, with a record allocation of Rs 1 lakh crore. The budget emphasizes infrastructure development, social welfare, healthcare, education, and economic growth. It marks a 31.5% increase from the previous year’s budget and aims to bring transparency, efficiency, and rapid development to the …
India has achieved a historic economic milestone by doubling its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from $2.1 trillion in 2015 to $4.3 trillion in 2025, marking a 105% increase. This extraordinary growth rate is the fastest among major global economies. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that India’s inflation-adjusted GDP growth over the decade stands …
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the development of corridors along the sacred Ganga and Sharda rivers to enhance religious tourism in the state. The initiative aims to improve infrastructure and facilities for pilgrims while preserving the state’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Additionally, CM Dhami emphasized the relevance of ancient Indian scriptures in …
Glaciers across the world are retreating at an alarming rate, with the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region experiencing the most significant losses. A recent United Nations report, released on the World Day for Glaciers, highlights that glacier loss in the HKH region accelerated by 65% in 2011-2020 compared to the previous decade. This rapid melting …
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Kerala has become the first state in India to establish a Senior Citizens Commission by passing the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Bill, 2025. This statutory body aims to safeguard the rights and welfare of elderly citizens and act as an advisory body for policymaking. The initiative underscores Kerala’s commitment to ensuring the protection, rehabilitation, …
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Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Bharti Airtel, has been elected as the Chairman of the Board of the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA). He is the second Indian to hold this prestigious position after Sunil Mittal. Vittal’s tenure will run until the end of 2026. GSMA represents the global telecommunications …
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The Indian government has appointed Ajay Seth, the current Economic Affairs Secretary, as the new Finance Secretary on March 24, 2025. His appointment comes at a critical time as the government aims to balance fiscal discipline with economic growth. With over three decades of experience, Seth has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s economic …
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To improve the efficiency and transparency of bank e-auctions, the Department of Financial Services directed Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to redesign their e-auction platform. As a result, the “e-BKray” platform was launched on February 28, 2019. Further advancing this initiative, the government introduced the enhanced “BAANKNET” portal on January 3, 2025. This new platform is …
Welcome to the Current Affairs Section of Adda247. If you are preparing for Government Job Exams, then it is very important for you to read the Daily Current Affairs. All the important updates based on current affairs are included in this Daily Current Affairs 2025 article.
