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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

06 May 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Showcases SVAMITVA Scheme at World Bank Land Conference 2025

  • India is leading the global conversation on digital land reforms and climate-aligned governance at the World Bank Land Conference 2025, being held from May 5 to 8 at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C., United States.
  • A high-level Indian delegation, led by Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), is presenting the country's flagship SVAMITVA Scheme (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) and Gram Manchitra platform during the international conference, which is being attended by global policymakers, experts, and development partners.
  • This year's (2025) conference, themed 'Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action: Moving from Awareness to Action', aims to examine strategies for secure land tenure, the modernisation of land administration, and climate-resilient planning.

Romanian PM Resigns and Pulls Out of Coalition

  • Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu resigned and his Social Democrat Party is to leave the government after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election.
  • George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May.
  • Ciolacu had only come to power in a pro-EU coalition after elections in 2024.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Amplus Solar Rebrands to Gentari

  • Clean energy solutions company Gentari announced the integration of its Commercial & Industrial (C&I)-focused platform, Amplus Solar, into the Gentari brand, marking a significant milestone in its journey in India. This strategic move not only reflects a unified brand identity but also signals the consolidation of Gentari's renewable energy (RE) business in the country.
  • Amplus Solar has been part of the Gentari Group since 2023, contributing significantly to Gentari's renewables portfolio.

India's First Mortgage Backed Pass through Certificates Listed on the National Stock Exchange

  • M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance listed India's first Mortgage backed Pass Through Certificates (PTC) structured by RMBS Development Company Limited on the National stock Exchange. The listing ceremony was attended by several Heads of Banks, Housing Finance Companies and other financial institutions.
  • These PTCs are backed by pool of housing loans originated by LIC Housing Finance Limited.
  • The final maturity of the PTC issued will be nearly twenty years and the coupon is 7.26% per annum. The rating of the Instrument is AAA(SO) by CRISIL and CARE Ratings. These PTCs are issued in demat form and are transferable. As the PTC is listed on a stock exchange, they can be traded in the secondary market.

Shell-Reliance-ONGC JV Completes India's 1st Offshore Decommissioning

  • A joint venture of Shell, Reliance Industries Ltd and ONGC successfully completed India's first offshore facilities decommissioning project with the safe removal of installations on the mid and south Tapti gas field in the Arabian Sea.
  • The Tapti field, lying 160 km north-west of Mumbai, stopped producing in 2016. Certain facilities at the mid and south Tapti fields, known as the Tapti Part A Facilities were handed over to state-owned ONGC while the remaining facilities, which included 38 wells, 5 wellhead platforms and four pipelines, known as Tapti Part B Facilities were abandoned by the joint venture.
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SPORTS

Aryna Sabalenka Lift Third Madrid Open Title

  • World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won a record-equalling Madrid Open title, defeating the USA's Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the final.
  • With the win, Sabalenka equalled Petra Kvitova's record of three titles in Madrid, and secured her 20th career title.

Zhao Xintong Becomes China's First World Snooker Champion

  • Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with a 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the final.

Pro Panja League Hosts 23rd Asian Armwrestling, 22nd Asian Para-Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi

  • Pro Panja League, in collaboration with the People's Armwrestling Federation of India, announced that India is hosting the prestigious 23rd Asian Armwrestling Championship and the 22nd Asian Para-Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi from May 6 to 10.
  • The high-profile tournament features top athletes from fourteen countries, including India, Iran, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Nepal and Jordan.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Election Commission to Launch Unified ECINET App Integrating 40+ Existing Applications

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to launch ECINET, a unified digital platform for all electoral stakeholders. This single-point platform aims to integrate over 40 existing web and mobile applications into one consolidated interface, enhancing user experience and data accuracy for citizens, officials, and political parties alike.
  • Envisioned by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, ECINET will significantly enhance UI/UX and improve service delivery for nearly 100 crore electors and the entire electoral machinery, replacing 40+ fragmented applications with a unified system.

India Cuts Chenab River Flow to Pakistan through Salal and Baglihar Dams

  • India stopped the flow of water from the Chenab River. The Indian government has shut down the gates of both the Baglihar and Salal Dams, which regulate the Chenab's flow into Pakistan.
  • The Salal Dam, located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, has seen all its gates closed.
  • The Baglihar Dam is located in Jammu and Kashmir, in the Ramban district. It is part of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project on the Chenab River.

Aviation Ministry Gives In-Principle Nod for Airports in Rajasthan, Odisha

  • The civil aviation ministry granted in-principle approval for greenfield airports in Rajasthan's Kota and Puri in Odisha.
  • The proposed airport will not only serve Kota city, known as a major educational and industrial hub, but will also cater to the growing population and economic activity in the Hadoti region.
  • Puri, one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in India and home to Lord Jagannath, attracts millions of devotees and tourists from across the country and the world. The decision to establish an airport in Puri will provide a major boost to religious tourism, regional development, and overall connectivity in the region.
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DEFENCE

DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Combat Firing (with reduced explosive) of Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine

  • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully undertook combat firing (with reduced explosive) of the indigenously designed and developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). The system is an advanced underwater naval mine developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories - High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Padma Shri awardee Ms. K. V. Rabiya Passes Away

  • K. V. Rabia, Padma Shri awardee and a literacy activist from Vellilakad, Tirurangadi, Kerala who overcame serious physical challenges such as polio, cancer and spinal cord injury and made her mark in the field of social service, passed away at the age of 59.
  • In 2022, she was honoured with the Padma Shri for her contributions to the field of social service. Additionally, she was awarded the National Youth Award in 1993. She has received many honours, including the International Award, the Murimathil Bava Award, the Seethi Sahib Memorial Award (2010), the Kannaki Stree Shakti Puraskar (1999), and the Vanitha Ratnam Award from the state government in 2014.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Asthma Day

  • World Asthma Day is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about asthma, globally. Every year this day is observed on the first Tuesday of May (May 6 in 2025).
  • It is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and strives to engage individuals experiencing asthma with the appropriate education so they can deal with their condition successfully.
  • The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) was founded in 1993. The first World Asthma Day was observed in the year 1998.

International No Diet Day

  • Observed every year on May 6, International No Diet Day is a global celebration that promotes body positivity, encourages self-acceptance, and challenges the societal obsession with thinness.
  • International No Diet Day was launched in 1992 by British feminist Mary Evans Young, who founded the Diet Breakers organisation after her personal struggle with anorexia. The idea behind the day was to challenge the harmful messages promoted by diet culture and to encourage people to embrace and respect their bodies.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Bhuwan Ribhu Becomes First Indian Lawyer to Receive World Law Congress Honour for Child Rights

  • For over two decades, Bhuwan Ribhu has harnessed the rule of law to dismantle systemic violence against children - leading India's fight against child marriage, trafficking, sexual abuse, and forced labour. In May 2025, his relentless efforts were recognised globally as he became the first Indian lawyer to receive the prestigious Medal of Honour from the World Jurist Association at the World Law Congress 2025 in the Dominican Republic. This global recognition is more than a personal honour—it reflects a lifelong journey of dedicated service to children and the strategic use of courts and the rule of law to secure justice for those who have been silenced, exploited, and forgotten. For Ribhu, justice is not just an ideal - it is a daily pursuit.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Jharkhand Launches Health Insurance Scheme for Lawyers in State

  • The Jharkhand government launched a health insurance scheme exclusively for advocates and their dependents.
  • The scheme was implemented under the existing Rajyakarmi Swasthya Beema Yojana, with its coverage now specially extended to include members of the legal fraternity.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

India's Tallest Academic Block: VIT-AP University

  •  VIT-AP University sets a milestone with the grand inauguration of the Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block, India's Tallest Academic Block. The Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block, standing 45 meters tall and spanning 7.68 lakh square feet is a testament to modern architectural and educational innovation. This cutting-edge facility includes advanced classrooms, lecture halls, gallery spaces, and a 700-seat auditorium.

BHU Appointed National Coordinator on SWAYAM for Institutions of National Importance

  • The Ministry of Education notified that the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was designated as the national coordinator for Institutions of National Importance (INIs) on the SWAYAM platform. The decision was approved during the 26th meeting of the SWAYAM Board. Ashutosh Mohan of the Banaras Hindu University's Institute of Management Studies, was designated as the national coordinator for SWAYAM.
  • The University will now oversee the development and quality of online courses developed by more than 160 Institutes of National Importance (INIs) nationwide, including Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Central Universities.
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ART AND CULTURE

Vibrant Exhibition on Buddha Dhamma Inaugurated at HanhTâm Monastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

  • To mark the United Nations Day of Vesak (UNDV-2025) a vibrant exhibition on Buddha Dhamma was inaugurated at Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam showcasing the various aspects of Buddhist traditions. The inauguration of the exhibition of Vietnamese culture dazzled with pomp and tradition, featuring stunning performances and heartfelt unity. Participation of Sangha members from India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, the Philippines, and beyond reflected a true celebration of shared heritage and spiritual harmony. Senior Sangha members participated in "Bathing the Buddha Ceremony" during the inauguration of the UNDV 2025 Exhibition.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

In A Historic First, Supreme Court Publishes Declaration of Judges' Assets on Website

  • In a significant step towards transparency and boosting public confidence in the judiciary, the Supreme Court has uploaded the assets and liabilities of the Judges on its website.
  • This is the first time in history that the assets' declarations of the Supreme Court Judges were made public. Presently, the declarations of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, and twenty other judges, including the three judges who are next in line to be the CJI in the near future, were uploaded.
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