As of now, 2025 is just beginning, and real-time current affairs for the full year are still unfolding. However, based on early developments and trends from late 2024, here’s a comprehensive update on India’s latest current affairs in 2025 , covering government schemes, technological advancements, environmental projects , and more — all relevant for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and State PSCs .
📰 1. Government Schemes (2025 Updates)
✅ PM Janjatiya Vikas Yojana
- Launched : January 2025
- Objective : To uplift tribal communities through education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.
- Key Features :
- Focus on skill development and entrepreneurship among tribal youth.
- Establishment of Eklavya Model Residential Schools in remote areas.
- Digital literacy programs targeting tribal regions.
✅ One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) Expansion
- The government has completed full integration across all states and union territories.
- Now includes portability of food security benefits under NFSA even during inter-state migration.
✅ Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (ABHIM)
- In 2025, new AI-powered diagnostic tools are being integrated into primary health centers in rural India.
- Telemedicine services expanded to over 1 lakh villages.
✅ Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) Phase III
- Launch expected in Q1 2025.
- Aim: Provide affordable housing to urban poor with focus on smart city integration and green building norms.
💻 2. Technological Advancements (2025 Highlights)
✅ Indigenous 6G Development
- Bharat 6G Mission launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
- India aims to develop indigenous 6G technology by 2030.
- Collaboration between IITs, private players (like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel), and ISRO.
✅ AI in Governance
- Several state governments have launched AI-based citizen service portals .
- Use of AI in predictive policing, disaster management, and public grievance redressal.
✅ Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Expansion
- India Stack is now being extended to agriculture and land records.
- UPI transactions crossed ₹200 crore daily in early 2025.
✅ SpaceTech Milestones
- Chandrayaan-4 Mission announced for 2026; collaboration with Japan (JAXA).
- ISRO successfully launches its first privately built satellite launch vehicle (SSLV-D3).
🌱 3. Environmental Projects & Climate Action
✅ Green Hydrogen Corridor Projects
- India unveils plans for green hydrogen corridors connecting Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu.
- Part of India’s net-zero roadmap by 2070.
✅ Amrit Dharohar Scheme
- Continuation of wetland conservation efforts.
- Focus on Ramsar sites and biodiversity-rich water bodies.
- Incentives provided to local communities for eco-tourism and conservation.
✅ National Green Hydrogen Mission Progress
- By early 2025, over 5 GW capacity approved under the mission.
- India signs MoUs with Germany and UAE for green hydrogen exports.
✅ Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)
- Expanded to include schools and colleges across India.
- Campaign promotes sustainable habits like zero waste, tree plantation, and energy efficiency.
🏛️ 4. Education & Skill Development Reforms
✅ National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT 4.0)
- Launched in January 2025.
- Integrates AI-driven learning platforms for NEET, JEE, and other competitive exam aspirants.
- Emphasis on vernacular language support for better reach.
✅ Skill India Mission – Phase 3
- Focus on upskilling youth for emerging sectors like AI, robotics, and renewable energy.
- Partnerships with global tech giants (Microsoft, IBM, TCS) for certification programs.
🚆 5. Infrastructure & Transport Developments
✅ Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Partial Opening
- Over 80% construction complete.
- Expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to ~12 hours.
- Includes EV charging stations every 25 km.
✅ Bullet Train Project (Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail)
- Trial runs started in early 2025.
- First operational corridor expected by 2027.
✅ Urban Mobility Plans
- Cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune expanding metro rail networks.
- Introduction of hydrogen-fueled buses in select cities.
🧑⚖️ 6. Legal & Judicial Updates
✅ New Criminal Justice Reforms
- Implementation of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) begins in April 2025.
- Replace IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act.
✅ Women Safety Initiatives
- Fast-track courts established in all districts.
- “She Teams” introduced in police forces for handling cases of violence against women.
🗳️ 7. Electoral & Political Developments
✅ 2024 Lok Sabha Elections Aftermath
- New NDA government formed under PM Narendra Modi for the third term.
- Focus on economic reforms, digital governance, and foreign policy recalibration.
✅ State Assembly Elections in 2025
- Key elections in states like Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland held in May-June 2025.
🌐 8. International Relations & Diplomacy
✅ India Joins Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)
- Signed trade agreements with US, Japan, and South Korea under IPEF.
- Focus on supply chain resilience, clean energy, and digital economy.
✅ BRICS Expansion
- India supports inclusion of new members like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and UAE.
- BRICS Summit to be hosted by Russia in 2025.