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PMJDY (launched 2014) aims to ensure financial inclusion by providing universal access to banking, insurance, and pension services to all Indians, especially the unbanked.

India has 85 Ramsar sites as of 2025, the highest in Asia and third highest globally, covering significant wetland ecosystems.

The Bharat Ratna 2024 honoured five eminent personalities who made significant contributions in their respective fields. Karpoori Thakur – Honoured for his contribution to social justice and the upliftment of backward communities. Lal Krishna Advani – Honoured for his outstanding contribution to Indian politics and public service.

16. 5. Narasimha Rao – Honoured for pioneering India's economic reforms and national development. Chaudhary Charan Singh – Honoured for his lifelong service to farmers and rural India.
17. 19. Swaminathan – Honoured for leading the Green Revolution and strengthening India's food security.

India signed a government-to-government deal with France for 26 Marine Rafale (Rafale-M) jets for the Indian Navy, to be based on INS Vikrant, in 2024.

Gaganyaan is planned to send a crew of 3 Indian astronauts (Gaganauts) to a low earth orbit of 400 km for 3 days, making India the 4th country to independently achieve crewed spaceflight.

The Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 250 members — 238 elected by State/UT legislatures and 12 nominated by the President for their expertise.

India's CPI inflation dropped to around 3.6% in early 2025, below RBI's 4% medium-term target, influenced by falling food prices.

India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act was enacted in August 2023, establishing a framework for processing digital personal data with consent and accountability.

India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, claiming their third Champions Trophy title. The tournament was hosted by Pakistan and UAE.

Tasman Saber is a bilateral military exercise conducted between Australia and the USA, with India and other countries sometimes participating as observers or partners.

According to the India State of Forest Report 2023, India's total forest and tree cover is about 21.76% of its total geographical area.

India engaged in diplomatic negotiations while signalling retaliatory measures, leveraging its position as a key US strategic partner amid trade tensions.

India's National Data Governance Framework Policy aims to facilitate sharing of government and private data to foster AI research and innovation within India.

Budget 2025-26 announced that individuals with annual income up to Rs 12 lakh would pay zero income tax under the new tax regime, a major relief for the middle class.

BJP won the Delhi Assembly Elections in February 2025, ending AAP's decade-long rule. Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Chief Minister.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 8th consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2025, setting a world record for most consecutive budget presentations.

Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to implement the UCC, with rules notified in 2025, covering marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.

India's defence exports reached a record Rs 23,622 crore (~USD 2.63 billion) in FY 2024-25 under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

PM Narendra Modi visited Washington DC in February 2025 and held bilateral talks with President Trump, discussing defence, trade, and technology cooperation.

Droupadi Murmu became the 15th President of India in July 2022 — the first tribal woman and second woman to hold the position.