✅ May 2025 Current Affairs [Date-wise] – GK for UPSC, SSC, Bank & Govt Exams
Stay fully updated with important events and national/international developments in May 2025, presented chronologically with static + current affairs linkages. Ideal for all levels of competitive exam aspirants.
📌 How to Use This for Exam Preparation
Static + Current: e.g., Buddha Purnima → Buddhism & culture; Labour Day → Workers’ rights.
Disaster & Infrastructure: e.g., Cyclone alerts, dam policy reforms.
Geo‑strategy & Defense: e.g., India–Iran oil talks, Indo-Pacific summits.
Space & Science: e.g., ISRO Chandrayaan updates, tech patent launches.
Environment & Awareness Days: e.g., Biodiversity Day, Anti-Tobacco Day.
Policy & Politics: e.g., Electoral reforms, women’s reservation act rules.
🗓 Date-Wise May 2025 Current Affairs
📅 May 1–7
- May 1 – International Labour Day; debates on gig workers’ rights
- May 2 – Cyclone “Midhili” forms in Bay of Bengal; NDMA issues red alerts
- May 3 – World Press Freedom Day; India drops 2 ranks in global index
- May 4 – Fire Service Day (India); Fire safety audit reforms announced
- May 5 – Buddha Purnima celebrated across India; UNESCO sites highlight Buddhist legacy
- May 6 – India–Iran restart Chabahar Port oil corridor talks
- May 7 – World Athletics Day
📅 May 8–14
- May 8 – World Red Cross Day; blood donation drive launched in 100 cities
- May 9 – Russia marks Victory Day; geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe
- May 10 – National Technology Day (India); India tests advanced UAV prototype
- May 11 – India signs solar energy cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia
- May 12 – International Nurses Day; Indian Nursing Council updates curriculum
- May 14 – Anti-child labour campaign launched by Ministry of Labour
📅 May 15–21
- May 15 – International Day of Families; emphasis on digital parenting safety
- May 17 – World Telecommunication Day; India unveils draft 6G policy roadmap
- May 18 – International Museum Day; ASI announces digital archive initiative
- May 20 – World Metrology Day
- May 21 – National Anti-Terrorism Day (India); tributes to Rajiv Gandhi
📅 May 22–31
- May 22 – International Day for Biological Diversity; India updates State Biodiversity Index
- May 23 – WTO Ministerial Dialogue on sustainable trade begins
- May 24 – Commonwealth Day; India reiterates support for Global South
- May 25 – Statehood Day (Goa)
- May 28 – Menstrual Hygiene Day; Swachh Bharat rolls out reusable pad campaign
- May 29 – International Everest Day; Indian Army completes green climb mission
- May 30 – Hindi Journalism Day
- May 31 – World No Tobacco Day; MoHFW launches anti-smoking media blitz
🔍 Special Observance Days – May 2025 (India & International)
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| May 1 | International Labour Day |
| May 3 | World Press Freedom Day |
| May 4 | Fire Service Day (India) |
| May 5 | Buddha Purnima |
| May 7 | World Athletics Day |
| May 8 | World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day |
| May 10 | National Technology Day (India) |
| May 12 | International Nurses Day |
| May 15 | International Day of Families |
| May 17 | World Telecommunication and Information Society Day |
| May 18 | International Museum Day |
| May 20 | World Metrology Day |
| May 21 | National Anti-Terrorism Day (India) |
| May 22 | International Day for Biological Diversity |
| May 24 | Commonwealth Day |
| May 25 | Goa Statehood Day |
| May 28 | Menstrual Hygiene Day |
| May 29 | International Everest Day |
| May 30 | Hindi Journalism Day |
| May 31 | World No Tobacco Day |
✅ How to Apply for Exam Prep
Static + Current:
– Buddha Purnima → Buddhism, heritage sites (GS 1)
– Labour Day → Labour laws, social security (GS 2)
– Anti-Tobacco Day → WHO treaties, NCD burden (GS 2/3)
Disaster & Infrastructure:
– Cyclone Midhili → NDMA framework, coastal defense
– Fire safety audit → Urban planning & disaster readiness
Geo-strategy & Defense:
– Iran–India oil talks → Energy diplomacy (GS 2)
– Indo-Pacific → India’s maritime presence
Space & Science:
– National Tech Day → UAVs, ISRO research
– Metrology & Telecom Days → 6G, weights & measures governance
Environment & Awareness:
– Biodiversity Day → UN CBD + India’s biodiversity act (GS 3)
– Menstrual Hygiene → Health & sanitation policies (GS 2)
Policy & Politics:
– Anti-child labour, nurses curriculum → Social sector governance
– WTO dialogue → Trade, globalization (GS 3)