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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

29 Apr 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

BRICS Adopts Declaration on AI, Climate Change, and Employment at 2025 Labour Ministers' Meeting

  • The 11th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers' Meeting, held on April 25, 2025, in Brasília under Brazil's Presidency, garnered significant attention for addressing crucial issues related to the future of work. With the theme 'Strengthening the Cooperation of the Global South for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance,' the meeting emphasised two key areas: the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the workforce and the effects of climate change on the world of work, advocating for a just and equitable transition for workers.
  • Key Outcomes of the BRICS Declaration
  • Inclusive AI Policies: The declaration commits to promoting AI policies that ensure a balance between innovation and worker protection.
  • Social Dialogue for Fair Transitions: Advancing dialogue to ensure that climate transitions are fair to all workers, particularly those in vulnerable sectors.
  • Strengthening South-South Cooperation: Enhancing cooperation among BRICS countries on labour governance, digital inclusion, and the creation of green jobs.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

IndusInd Bank's Deputy CEO Arun Khurana Resigns

  • Arun Khurana, deputy Chief Executive Officer of IndusInd Bank, resigned with immediate effect, taking responsibility for the loss incurred by the bank due to accounting lapses that led to close to Rs. 2,000 crore of loss.
  • Khurana joined the bank in November 2021 as head of the Global Markets Group. He was earlier with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Singapore, as the regional head of corporate solutions for the Asia Pacific region.

IEPFA Signs MoU with Kotak Mahindra Bank to Enhance Investor Education through Digital Outreach

  • In a move to enhance investor education and protection, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the aegis of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL). This strategic partnership aims to amplify the dissemination of critical investor awareness messages through Kotak Mahindra Bank's extensive physical and digital network across the country.
  • The collaboration will see IEPFA's curated investor education content being prominently featured on Kotak Mahindra Bank's ATMs, kiosks, websites, mobile apps and social media platforms. Digital banners, short films, and educational videos produced by IEPFA will be showcased to raise awareness on responsible investing, financial fraud prevention, and the protection of investor's rights.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Amazon Launches First Kuiper Internet Satellites

  • The first 27 satellites for Amazon's Kuiper broadband internet constellation were launched into space from Florida, kicking off the long-delayed deployment of an internet-from-space network that will rival SpaceX's Starlink.
  • The satellites are the first of 3,236 that Amazon plans to send into low-Earth orbit for Project Kuiper, a $10 billion effort unveiled in 2019 to beam broadband internet globally for consumers, businesses and governments - customers that SpaceX has courted for years with its powerful Starlink business.
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SPORTS

Suryavanshi Breaks World Record, Becomes Youngest Player to Slam Century in IPL

  • Rajasthan Royal' newest batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history becoming the youngest batter ever to score an IPL century at the age of 14 years and 32 days.
  • Suryavanshi brought up his whirlwind ton off only 35 balls with a whopping 11 sixes and seven fours, against Gujarat Titans recording the second-fastest century in the history of IPL. He was finally out for 101 off 37 balls, becoming the youngest ever to score a century in men's T20 cricket.
  • The record of fastest century in IPL belongs to former West Indies batter Chris Gayle, who had brought up his triple figure mark in 30 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Pune Warriors in April 2013.

Youth National Boxing Championships 2025

  • Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) and Haryana dominated the ring in the seventh Youth Men and Women National Boxing Championships 2025. SSCB won the team gold in the men's category while Haryana took the crown in the women's category.
  • The week-long event held at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida was also a qualifier for the prestigious Under-19 Asian Boxing Championship 2025. Twenty outstanding male and female boxers who won gold medals qualified for the upcoming event.

Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament 2025

  • The sixth edition of the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament-2025 began on April 29, at the Raghbir Singh Bhola Hockey Stadium, No 3 Base Repair Depot (BRD), Air Force Station, Chandigarh. The tournament, organised by the Air Force Sports Control Board (AFSCB), will conclude on May 6.
  • The tournament aims to promote hockey and sporting excellence, reflecting Marshal Arjan Singh's legacy and the Indian Air Force's commitment to nurturing talented athletes, who bring laurels to their nation.
  • The participating teams include Chandigarh XI, Tata Naval Hockey Academy, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indian Railways, Indian Army, Indian Navy, Round Glass, Punjab & Sind Bank, Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala, Central Board of Direct Taxes, Indian Air Force, and Bangladesh Air Force.
  • The tournament offers attractive prize money, with the winners receiving Rs. 3,00,000, runners-up Rs. 2,00,000, Man of the Match Rs. 10,000 (each match), and Player of the Tournament Rs. 25,000.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India and Bhutan hold 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting

  • The 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting between India and Bhutan was held in Thimphu, Bhutan. The meeting was co-chaired by Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary and Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Government of India, and Sonam Jamtsho, Director General, Department of Revenue and Customs, Ministry of Finance, Royal Government of Bhutan.
  • The India-Bhutan Joint Group of Customs meetings are held annually to discuss issues relating to re-defining and re-engineering of Customs procedures, promote Customs cooperation and Cross-border trade facilitation with alignment to global best practices. There are 10 Land Customs Stations along the India-Bhutan Border in the States of West Bengal (6) and Assam (4).
  • The 6th JGC meeting discussed a host of bilateral issues for enhancing trade and transit between the two countries. The automation and digitisation of transit processes, Coordinated Border Management (CBM), pre-arrival exchange of Customs data, Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) and movement of transit cargo under Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) were discussed, among others. The meeting concluded on an optimistic note.

BJP Names Venkata Satyanarayana as Rajya Sabha Bypoll Candidate from Andhra

  • The BJP named P. Venkata Satyanarayana as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election from Andhra Pradesh.
  • Venkata Satyanarayana is a veteran BJP leader from Bhimavaram in West Godavari district with long-standing ties with the RSS.
  • Satyanarayana is a lawyer who held several roles in the party in Bhimavaram and also served as the party's vice president for Andhra Pradesh between 2018 and 2021.

PM Participates in YUGM Conclave

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in YUGM Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He also addressed the gathering on the occasion.
  • YUGM (meaning "confluence" in Sanskrit) is a first-of-its-kind strategic conclave convening leaders from government, academia, industry, and the innovation ecosystem. It will contribute to India's innovation journey, driven by a collaborative project of around Rs. 1,400 crore with joint investment from the Wadhwani Foundation and Government Institutions.
  • The Conclave aimed to catalyze large-scale private investment in India's innovation ecosystem; accelerate research-to-commercialisation pipelines in frontier tech; strengthen academia-industry-government partnerships; advance national initiatives like ANRF and AICTE Innovation; democratize innovation access across institutions; and foster a national innovation alignment toward Viksit Bharat@2047.
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DEFENCE

India-France Ink Pact to Procure 26 Rafale Jets

  • India and France inked an inter-governmental agreement to procure 26 naval variants of Rafale fighter jets at a cost of around Rs. 64,000 crore for the Indian Navy. The pact was sealed at a virtual event.
  • The delivery of these aircraft would be completed by 2030.
  • Of the 26 Rafale Aircraft 22 are single-seater and four twin-seater.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Legendary Malayalam Filmmaker Shaji N. Karun Passes Away

  • Legendary Malayalam filmmaker and cinematographer Shaji N. Karun, known for his pathbreaking films and distinctive style of movie making, passed away. He was 73.
  • One of the pioneers of new wave cinema in Malayalam, Shaji Neelakantan Karunakaran, popularly known as Shaji N. Karun, was among the few filmmakers who took the legacy of Malayalam cinema to the international audience breaking all the barriers.
  • A recipient of the Padma Shri and the French honour "Order of Arts and Letters," Karun was the premiere chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.
  • He also served as the chairman of the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC).
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DAYS AND EVENTS

International Dance Day

  • International Dance Day, also known as World Dance Day, is a worldwide tribute to the rich heritage and artistic power of dance. Celebrated on April 29, it highlights the vast range of styles and traditions that make dance a compelling form of storytelling and cultural expression.
  • The Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) established April 29 as International Dance Day in 1982 to highlight the amazing diversity and talent of dancers all over the globe. This date was chosen because it marks the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), the creator of modern ballet.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

R. Ashwin Awarded Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu

  • Indian cricket spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Ashwin, who retired from international cricket in December 2024, has left an indelible mark on the sport, emerging as one of the finest spin bowlers of his generation.
  • Pawan Kumar Goenka, an industry veteran with a career spanning decades in sectors ranging from automotive to space, was also conferred with India's fourth highest civilian award Padma Shri, at the ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan.
  • Goenka has contributed significantly in establishing Mahindra as a global brand.
  • Goenka is now the Chairman of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Delhi Launches 'Ayushman Vay Vandana' Scheme Offering Free Rs. 10 Lakh Health Cover to Seniors 70+

  • The Delhi government introduced the Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme, offering comprehensive health insurance coverage of Rs. 10 lakh to citizens aged 70 years and above. The initiative focuses on delivering free health services, annual check-ups, and secure digital health records to ensure the dignity, care, and health security of Delhi's senior population.
  • The first set of Vay Vandana health cards were distributed at an event attended by CM Rekha Gupta and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

National Archives of India launches the Book 'Ramanujan: Journey of a Great Mathematician'

  • The National Archives of India, in collaboration with Vani Prakashan, launched the book 'Ramanujan: Journey of a Great Mathematician'. This book, authored by Arun Singhal and Devendra Kumar Sharma, explores the remarkable life and legacy of Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of India's most celebrated mathematicians.
  • The book delves into the extraordinary life of Srinivasa Ramanujan, exploring his genius and his significant contributions to mathematics despite facing numerous challenges, including limited formal education.
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