- On May 31, 2025, PM Narendra Modi launched ₹1,300 crore development projects in Madhya Pradesh, marking Devi Ahilyabai Holkar’s 300th birth anniversary. Projects include Datia and Satna airports, Indore Metro’s Yellow Line, and Kshipra Riverfront development in Ujjain.
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- ZET and SBM Bank India launched the SBM ZET Credit Card, an FD-backed credit card for first-time borrowers. Users can open a Fixed Deposit (FD) starting at ₹5,000 and use up to 90% of it as their credit limit, while earning up to 7% interest. Powered by RuPay, the card integrates with UPI apps, enabling seamless transactions without prior credit history.
MoUs:
- On May 29, 2025, at SEMICON Southeast Asia, Singapore, IIT Kharagpur and Singapore’s IME signed an MoU for semiconductor research and talent development. The collaboration focuses on post-CMOS technologies, AI accelerators, quantum devices, and chip packaging.
- On May 29, 2025, China launched the Tianwen-2 space probe aboard a Long March-3B rocket to collect pristine asteroid samples. The probe will retrieve samples from near-Earth asteroid 2016 HO3 (Kamoʻoalewa) and later explore comet 311P/PANSTARRS.
- On June 1, 2025, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025, held in Stavanger, Norway. Despite being in a losing position, Gukesh capitalized on Carlsen’s blunder to secure his first classical victory against the former world champion.
- On June 2, 2025, Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from ODI cricket, ending a 13-year international career. He played 149 ODIs, scoring 3,990 runs with four centuries, and took 77 wickets with his off-spin.
- On June 2, 2025, South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from international cricket at age 33. He played 60 ODIs, 58 T20Is, and 4 Tests, scoring 3,345 international runs, with a strike rate of 117 in ODIs and 142 in T20Is.
- World Milk Day is observed annually on June 1, established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2001. The 2025 theme, “Let’s Celebrate the Power of Dairy”, highlights milk’s role in nutrition, economy, and sustainability. India remains the world’s largest milk producer, contributing 25% of global milk production.
- Global Day of Parents is observed annually on June 1, designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. The 2025 theme, “Raising Parents”, highlights the need for support, resources, and guidance in parenting.
- Italy Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) is celebrated annually on June 2, marking the 1946 referendum that established Italy as a republic. The House of Savoy monarchy was abolished after 54% of Italians voted for a republican government.
- On June 2, 2025, Telangana celebrated its 12th Formation Day, marking 12 years since becoming India's 29th state. CM Revanth Reddy led tributes at Gun Park Martyrs’ Memorial, highlighting Telangana’s economic and cultural progress. The state unveiled plans to become a $1 trillion economy in the next decade.
- World Multiple Sclerosis Day is observed annually on May 30, established by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) in 2009. The 2025 theme, “My MS Diagnosis”, highlights the importance of early detection, better diagnostic tools, and access to care.
- The International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories is observed annually from May 25 to May 31. Established by UNGA Resolution 54/91 (1999), it supports territories striving for self-rule. As of 2025, 17 territories remain non-self-governing, including Western Sahara, Gibraltar, and Guam.
- On June 1, 2025, Rajiv Memani, Chairman and CEO of EY India, assumed office as President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for FY26. He succeeds Sanjiv Puri, Chairman & MD of ITC Ltd. R Mukundan, MD & CEO of Tata Chemicals, was appointed President-Designate, while Suchitra K Ella, Co-founder & MD of Bharat Biotech, became Vice President.
- Luís Montenegro was reappointed as Prime Minister of Portugal after the May 18, 2025, snap elections. His Democratic Alliance (AD) won 91 seats, leading a minority government without alliances.
- The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Foundation Board re-elected Witold Bańka as President and Yang Yang as Vice President on May 29, 2025. Their third and final three-year term will begin on January 1, 2026, and run until December 31, 2028.
- S Padmanabhan was appointed as Chairman of Tata Chemicals, effective May 30, 2025, succeeding N Chandrasekaran. He brings over 40 years of experience in leadership roles across the Tata Group, including TCS and Tata Power.
- Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) appointed Venkatesh Korla as Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Mahesh Kumar Nutalapati as Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 29, 2025. Korla, previously CEO of HGS Americas, succeeds Partha DeSarkar, focusing on digital transformation and customer experience.
- On June 1, 2025, Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN). Previously, he was Director General of Defence Intelligence Agency, making history as the first Chief of Defence Intelligence elevated to CINCAN.
- President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 on May 30 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 15 nursing professionals from various states were honored for their exceptional contributions to healthcare and patient care. Awardees, including Reba Rani Sarkar, Dimple Arora, and Maj Gen Sheena P D, received a medal, certificate of merit, and ₹1 lakh cash prize.
Questions:
Q.1 Which Indian Grandmaster defeated Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025?a) Viswanathan Anand
b) R Praggnanandhaa
c) D Gukesh
d) Vidit Gujrathi
Answer: c) Gukesh secured his first classical victory against Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025, a significant milestone in chess.
Q.2 Who was appointed as the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for FY26?
a) Sanjiv Puri
b) Rajiv Memani
c) R Mukundan
d) Suchitra K Ella
a) Sanjiv Puri
b) Rajiv Memani
c) R Mukundan
d) Suchitra K Ella
Answer: b) Rajiv Memani, Chairman and CEO of EY India, assumed office as CII President for FY26 on June 1, 2025, succeeding Sanjiv Puri.
