In recent months, several important institutions, landmarks, wildlife sanctuaries, infrastructure projects, and defence assets across India have undergone official name changes. These renamings are often done to honour eminent personalities, preserve cultural heritage, or reflect regional pride. For competitive exam aspirants, such updates are highly significant as they frequently appear in UPSC, SSC, Railways, Banking, State PSC, and other government exams.
This compilation of “List of Recent Renamings in India – Current Affairs 2025” provides you with a concise, exam-oriented list of all major renamings announced recently. Each update is presented in a clear, statement-based format to help you revise quickly and retain information for the GK and Current Affairs section.
List of Recent Renamings in India [Jan-July 2025]
◾ Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA), Shimla, will be renamed after Dr. Manmohan Singh.
◾ The Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), New Delhi, has renamed the Central Tobacco Research Institute, Rajahmundry, as the National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture (NIRCA).
◾ The Indian Army has renamed Kolkata’s Fort William, the headquarters of its Eastern Command, as Vijay Durg.
◾ The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of a new railway zone – South Coast Railway – which will include part of the Waltair division, to be renamed as the Visakhapatnam division.
◾ Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has renamed its flagship jet training aircraft Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT-36) as Yashas after extensive modifications.
◾ The Rajasthan government has renamed the 132-year-old Foy Sagar Lake in the Ajmer district as Varun Sagar.
◾ Quick-commerce startup Zepto has renamed its parent company from Kiranakart Technologies Private Limited to Zepto Private Limited.
◾ The Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially renamed the YSR District as YSR Kadapa.
◾ Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh has been renamed after 19th-century tribal icon Raja Bhabhut Singh.
◾ Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala has been renamed as the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, the first such renaming in India.
◾ The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD), New Delhi, has been renamed as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development.
◾ The Carnac Bridge in Mumbai has been renamed as the Sindoor Bridge.
◾ India’s advanced air-to-air missile Astra MK-III has been renamed as Gandiva.
◾ The Assam Cabinet has renamed Northeast India’s first Electronic City in Jagiroad, Morigaon district, as the Ratan Tata Electronic City.
◾ Karnataka CM announced that Bangalore City University will be renamed as Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru University in honour of the former Prime Minister.
