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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

13 Apr 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Pete Hoekstra Confirmed as US Ambassador to Canada

  • The US Senate confirmed the appointment of Pete Hoekstra to be the US ambassador to Canada, as ties between the two traditional allies reached their lowest point in years.
  • Hoekstra, a Republican, is a former ambassador to the Netherlands and represented Michigan in the House from 1993 to 2010.
  • The Senate voted 60-37 to confirm Hoekstra's appointment, with several Democrats voting alongside Republicans to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee.
  • He succeeded David L. Cohen as the US ambassador to Canada.
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ENVIRONMENT

De-extinction of the Dire Wolf by Colossal Biosciences

  • A United States-based bioscience company claimed that it revived an extinct species of animal, the dire wolf.
  • Colossal scientists created three dire wolf pups by using ancient DNA, cloning and gene-editing technology to alter the genes of a gray wolf, the prehistoric dire wolf's closest living relative. The result is essentially a hybrid species similar in appearance to its extinct forerunner.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Infosys Expands Partnership with AIB to Drive Digital Transformation

  • Indian IT major Infosys announced the expansion of its partnership with AIB, a financial services group in Ireland and the United Kingdom, to deliver application development, testing, and support services.
  • Infosys will assist AIB in improving its software systems and managing application development and maintenance.
  • "Building further on its 10-year relationship, Infosys will take on a renewed and expanded role to support AIB as it further accelerates its transformation initiatives and delivers support and value to its customers and stakeholders.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Japan Builds World's First 3D-Printed Train Station in Record Time

  • West Japan Railway Company (JR West) constructed the world's first 3D-printed train station, assembling it in under six hours in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture. Named Hatsushima Station, the new structure replaces an aging wooden facility dating back to 1948 and demonstrates the potential of 3D printing to revolutionize public infrastructure. Built using prefabricated components produced by Serendix, a Japanese construction technology firm, this project not only cut construction time from months to hours but also promises cost-effectiveness, labour reduction, and minimal service disruption.
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SPORTS

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Attends 39th Sub-Junior Boys National Handball Championship

  • Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the 39th Sub-Junior Boys National Handball Championship held in the Keonjhar district, Odisha. The event, which spanned three days, brought together budding handball talents from across the country.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Global Technology Summit (GTS) 2025

  • The 9th edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS), a flagship event co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and Carnegie India, took place in New Delhi from April 10 to 12, 2025. The Summit brought together global leaders from various sectors—government, industry, academia, and civil society—aiming to shape global technology policy. With the theme "Sambhavna" (meaning possibilities), GTS 2025 explored how emerging technologies can foster inclusive growth, enhance digital governance, and facilitate cross-border cooperation. The Summit addressed some of the world's most pressing tech challenges, engaging over 150 speakers from more than 40 countries, and providing a platform for young professionals to contribute to the dialogue.
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