May 2025 Current Affairs
Economy & Infrastructure
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Private Investment Boom: A recent capital expenditure survey reveals a massive 66% surge in private investment from FY22 to FY25. Notably, nearly half of this growth is driven by the manufacturing sector, signaling a robust era of industrial expansion.
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India’s First Transshipment Hub: The inauguration of the Vizhinjam Deepwater Port in Kerala marks a strategic milestone, aiming to position India as a global maritime leader and reduce dependence on international transshipment ports.
Sustainability & Environment
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Ghaziabad’s Green Finance Milestone: Leading the way in urban sustainability, Ghaziabad successfully raised ₹150 crore through India's first certified Green Municipal Bond to fund advanced sewage treatment facilities.
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Green Hydrogen Standards: To ensure eco-friendly energy production, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency launched a Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme, setting a strict carbon emission limit of 2 kg $CO_2$ per kg of Hydrogen.
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Wildlife Conservation: Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have joined forces to develop a 17,000 sq km cheetah corridor, creating a safe passage for wildlife and boosting biodiversity across state lines.
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Marine Food Security Crisis: A concerning study indicates a 50% drop in marine food resources in the Bay of Bengal, attributed to erratic monsoon patterns that threaten the region's ecological balance.
Legal & Social Policy
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Digital Access as a Right: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court declared inclusive digital access a fundamental right under Article 21, ensuring that digital platforms must be fully accessible to persons with disabilities.
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Caste-Based Census Approval: The government has authorized the collection of caste-based data in the upcoming Census, a move designed to refine welfare targeting and improve the accuracy of reservation policies.
Technology & Science
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Amazon’s Project Kuiper: Amazon has successfully deployed 27 satellites as part of Project Kuiper. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed internet to remote regions via a massive satellite constellation.
International & Agricultural Policy
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Chlorpyrifos Ban Resistance: Citing its importance to domestic agriculture, India has officially opposed a global ban on the pesticide Chlorpyrifos under the Stockholm Convention, despite international pressure regarding health risks.
