Read Daily Current Affairs of 22 May 2025

 Here’s a curated list of key current affairs updates for 22 May 2025 to help aspirants prepare for SSC CGL, CHSL, GD, and other competitive exams.

National News

1. India Successfully Tests Agni-VI Missile

  • India conducted the first successful test of Agni-VI, an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a range of 8,000–10,000 km.
  • The test strengthens India’s nuclear deterrence capabilities.

2. RBI Introduces New ₹500 Banknote with Enhanced Security

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a new ₹500 currency note with advanced anti-counterfeit features.
  • The design includes a 3D hologram and color-shifting ink.

3. India’s First Underwater Metro Opens in Kolkata

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kolkata Underwater Metro, making India the 5th country with such infrastructure.
  • The tunnel passes 26 meters below the Hooghly River.

International News

4. G7 Summit 2025 Begins in Canada

  • The G7 Summit is being held in Quebec, Canada, focusing on global economic stability, AI regulations, and climate change.
  • India, as a guest nation, will participate in key discussions.

5. WHO Declares End of Mpox (Monkeypox) Global Emergency

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the end of the Mpox global health emergency after a significant decline in cases.

Science & Technology

6. ISRO’s Aditya-L2 Mission Discovers New Solar Phenomena

  • India’s Aditya-L1 solar mission detected unprecedented solar flares, aiding space weather predictions.

7. First AI-Based Weather Forecasting System Launched

  • The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) introduced "AI-Mausam", an AI-powered weather prediction model with 95% accuracy.

Sports & Awards

8. India Wins Bronze in Thomas Cup 2025

  • The Indian badminton team secured a bronze medal in the Thomas Cup 2025 after defeating Malaysia.

9. Neeraj Chopra Breaks Javelin World Record

  • Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra set a new javelin throw world record (94.82m) in the Doha Diamond League.

Government Schemes & Reports

10. PM Modi Launches ‘Ayushman Bharat 2.0’

  • The expanded Ayushman Bharat scheme now covers middle-class families, benefiting an additional 10 crore Indians.

11. India Ranks 3rd in Global Renewable Energy Index

  • As per the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), India is now the 3rd largest producer of renewable energy after China and the USA.

Important for SSC Exams

  • Static GK Tie-in: Agni-VI (Defence), RBI (Banking), Aditya-L1 (Space Tech).
  • Possible MCQs:
    • Which river does the Kolkata Underwater Metro pass under? (Hooghly)
    • What is the range of Agni-VI? (8,000–10,000 km)
    • Which AI system did IMD launch? (AI-Mausam)

Conclusion

Stay updated with daily current affairs for SSC 2025 exams. Bookmark 22 may 2025 current affairs for last-minute revisions and follow official SSC updates for exam notifications.

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