Current Affairs for May 2025: The month of May is marked by significant developments across various sectors including Politics, International Affairs, Education, Society and Culture, making it crucial for government exam aspirants to stay informed with the latest May 2025 Current Affairs. Testbook May 2025 Current Affairs capsule is now available for download, providing candidates a thorough coverage of the key events and issues pertinent to the May month. These include national and international affairs, economic policies, and social reforms, which hold immense importance for competitive government exams such as UPSC, State PSC Exams, Bank Exams, Railway Exams, etc. 

To master the dynamic syllabus, aspirants should adopt an effective preparation strategy including daily May Month Current Affairs, daily news updates supplemented by monthly compilations, a category-wise breakdown of news (segregating topics like economy, environment, polity), and consistent revision through notes or quizzes. This approach improves retention and helps link current events with static knowledge. Some of the important May Current Affairs 2025 are given below – 

✅India's Caste Census Initiative: In a landmark decision, the Indian government has announced the inclusion of caste data in the forthcoming population census, marking the first such move in over a century. This initiative aims to provide a clearer picture of India's social fabric, influencing future policies and affirmative action programs.

✅Suspension of the Indus Water Treaty: Following a deadly militant attack in Kashmir that resulted in 26 fatalities, India has suspended its participation in the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. This unprecedented move escalates tensions between the two nations, with Pakistan warning that restricting water flows would be considered an "act of war."

✅Wheat Procurement Surge: India has procured 25.6 million metric tons of wheat from domestic farmers as of May 1, 2025, surpassing the previous year's figures. This increase supports the government's target of 31.2 million metric tons for the current season, aiming to stabilize the domestic food supply and support farmers.
 

✅IMF's Urgent Call on Trade Tensions: At the IMF's Spring Meeting, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged global leaders to swiftly resolve escalating trade tensions, particularly those arising from U.S. tariffs. The IMF emphasized the high economic cost of uncertainty and highlighted risks to global stability.

✅WHO's Confidence in Pandemic Treaty Finalization: WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed confidence that the 194 member states can finalize a pandemic treaty by May 2025. This treaty aims to address the failures observed during the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen global health security. 

✅Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: The Indian government has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which introduces significant changes in the management of Waqf properties. The Act allows for the inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf Boards and empowers district collectors to determine ownership of disputed Waqf properties, leading to debates on its constitutional validity and impact on minority rights. 

✅Union Budget 2025 Highlights: The Union Budget for 2025 introduces several key reforms, including a zero-income tax up to ₹12 lakh under the new tax regime, enhanced credit facilities for farmers, and increased expenditure in science and innovation. These measures aim to stimulate economic growth and support various sectors.

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For aspirants of government exams like Bank Exams, SSC Exams, Insurance Exams, UPSC, state PSCs, Railway Exams, etc, staying updated with such current affairs is vital. These latest Current Affairs will not only prepare students for potential questions in the general knowledge and current affairs sections but also enhance their ability to understand and analyze national and international events. This comprehension is critical for both written exams and interviews, where an in-depth understanding of ongoing events can significantly impact an aspirant's ability to integrate knowledge across diverse subjects. Testbook’s May Current Affairs are designed by expert faculty with years of experience and expertise in the field and therefore, are highly relevant from the exam point of view. Here’s why you should utilize the Testbook May 2025 Current Affairs capsule for your exam preparation – 

1. Many exams allocate a significant portion to current affairs. Keeping yourself updated with May 2025 Current Affairs can make it a high-scoring section.
2. Awareness of recent events helps in personality tests and Interview discussions during selection processes to competitive posts.
3. Many Static GK questions are linked to recent events. This reinforces conceptual learning.
4. Government policies, budgets, and international relations form a critical part of the syllabus.
5. Understanding current affairs helps in logical reasoning and essay writing. It can help you boost analytical skills. Therefore, you can use your knowledge of Current Affairs to make your essays more persuasive and compelling.
6. Knowledge of Current Affairs enhances Writing & Expressive Ability. It is highly useful for descriptive papers in exams like UPSC Mains, RBI Grade B, etc.
7. Keeping up to date with the latest current affairs helps in staying informed about national and global developments relevant to governance and administration.

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