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18 Apr 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon

  • General Brice Oligui Nguema won Gabon's presidential election, securing over 90% of the vote, and reaffirming his control over the Central African nation. This victory follows a military coup in 2023, which saw Nguema overthrow the long-standing Bongo dynasty that had ruled Gabon for decades. Despite his promise to relinquish power after the coup, Nguema ran in the election under a new electoral code that allowed military officers to contest, eventually winning the presidency. Gabon, an oil-rich country with significant mineral resources, remains plagued by inequality and high corruption, which Nguema must now address during his seven-year term.

UAE Assumes Chair of INTERPOL's Committee on Governance

  • In a significant development for international policing and law enforcement diplomacy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was elected as the Chair of the INTERPOL Committee on Governance, marking a pivotal moment in its rise as a global security leader. The election, held at INTERPOL's headquarters in Lyon, France, saw Lt. Col. Dana Humaid Al Marzouqi secure 67% of the votes from INTERPOL's member states. This achievement reflects growing trust in the UAE's commitment to transparent, inclusive governance and international law enforcement cooperation.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Tata Inks $990.79 Million Loan to Fund Britain's Biggest Battery Plant

  • A unit of Tata Sons signed a £750 million ($990.79 million) loan, to build what could be Britain's largest battery making facility.
  • About 15 banks have signed the two-year bridge loan deal this month for Agratas Energy Storage Solutions Pvt. The deal is among the three largest foreign currency loans for an Indian company this year (2025).
  • The two-year loan has been priced at a spread over the Sterling Overnight Index Average, or SONIA, and the deal has been signed.

Santosh Kumar Named Deputy CFO of IndusInd Bank

  • IndusInd Bank named Santosh Kumar as its Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This move came following the end of Deputy CEO Arun Khurana's tenure as acting CFO. The bank has been facing mounting challenges due to elevated bad loans in the microfinance sector and accounting discrepancies in its derivative transactions, leading to considerable financial impact and regulatory scrutiny.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

India's First Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over Multi-Core Fibre

  • In a groundbreaking development, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), in collaboration with Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (STL), successfully tested India's first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) transmission over a 4-core Multi-Core Fibre (MCF). This achievement marks a significant leap forward in India's efforts to establish a secure and cost-effective national quantum communication network.

India Takes Part in Africa's Largest TECH and start-up Show GITEX Africa 2025

  • Africa's largest tech and start-up show, GITEX Africa 2025 provided platform for policy leaders, change makers and visionaries to collectively discuss and deliberate on the opportunities to collaborate and further the imperative of inclusive and equitable growth of the global economy. The three-day event concluded at Morocco capital Marrakesh.
  • Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary represented Republic of India at the summit.
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SPORTS

Suruchi, Saurabh Pair Strike Gold as a Team in Lima

  • The pair of Suruchi and Saurabh Chaudhary struck gold at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Lima, Peru, winning the 10m air pistol mixed team title 17-9 over the Chinese pairing of Yao Qianxun and Hu Kai. It was the teenager Suruchi's third ISSF World Cup gold and Saurabh's ninth.

Union Minister inaugurated Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU)

  • Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) at the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi. This initiative marks a significant advancement in India's anti-doping efforts, aligning the country with international standards and reinforcing its commitment to fair, clean, and ethical sports practices.
  • The APMU will enable longitudinal tracking of athletes' biological markers under the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) system, making it possible to detect doping patterns without directly identifying banned substances. This also positions India as a supportive leader for the Global South, offering expertise and resources to neighbouring countries.
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DEFENCE

Multilateral Naval Exercise AIKEYME 2025

  • In a significant move to enhance maritime cooperation and regional security, India and Tanzania co-hosted the inaugural edition of the multilateral naval exercise Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) from April 13 to 18, 2025. The word AIKEYME, meaning Unity in Sanskrit, aptly reflects the spirit of the event, which brought together navies from Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, and the co-host nations.
  • The harbour phase, from April 13–15, included a formal inauguration ceremony and a deck reception, with India's Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, and Tanzania's Defence Minister as chief guests.
  • From April 16 to 18, the sea phase focused on practical drills to improve interoperability, maritime surveillance, and coordinated operations between participating countries. The joint exercises aimed to develop collaborative responses to shared regional maritime threats.

Gujarat Police's GP-DRASTI Drone Program: Enhancing Public Safety

  • The GP-DRASTI (Drone Response and Aerial Surveillance Tactical Interventions) program, introduced by the Gujarat police, marks a significant leap in modernising law enforcement in the state. This initiative involves using quadcopters for enhanced crime monitoring, quicker response times, and better crime scene documentation. The program is designed to be a quick reaction force multiplier and evidence gatherer, particularly in the urban areas of Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara, which have witnessed a surge in gang-related violence. Drones, which have been used for various policing tasks, are now being integrated at the police station level, allowing for real-time surveillance and faster deployment to crime scenes.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Heritage Day

  • April 18 every year is celebrated as World Heritage Day or International Day for Monuments and Sites.
  • The International Council on Monuments and Sites in 1982 suggested that April 18 should be celebrated as World Heritage Day. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in its 22nd general conference in 1983 approved the date.
  • The theme for World Heritage Day 2025 is 'Heritage under Threat from Disasters and Conflicts: Preparedness and Learning from 60 Years of ICOMOS Actions.'
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Dhirubhai Ambani Honoured Posthumously With 'Lifetime Achievment Award'

  • The grand 75th anniversary celebrations of Shree Market Silk Merchants Association ended at the Garware Club House, Mumbai. During the celebrations, Chief Guest Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister, presented "Lifetime Achievement Award" posthumously to late Dhirubhai Ambani, Founder of The Reliance Group. He also unveiled a Textile Souvenir on this occasion.
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ART AND CULTURE

World Art Dubai 2025 Opens with Expanded International Showcase

  • The Middle East's largest contemporary art fair, World Art Dubai, is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, until April 20th. Now in its 11th edition, the fair builds upon last year's (2024) milestone 10th anniversary celebration with an impressive showcase featuring over 10,000 artworks from more than 400 galleries and solo artists representing 65+ countries.
  • The event continues to strengthen Dubai's position as a global cultural hub, creating a marketplace where established collectors and first-time buyers alike can discover accessible, original art.
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