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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

08 May 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

UN Launches VoTAN: A Global Support Network for Victims of Terrorism

  • In a move toward inclusive counter-terrorism efforts, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) officially launched the Victims of Terrorism Advocacy Network (VoTAN). This landmark initiative is aimed at creating a global, supportive, and empowering platform for individuals and communities affected by acts of terrorism.
  • The foundation for VoTAN was laid during the first UN Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism, held in September 2022. The initiative emerged as one of the primary outcomes of this historic gathering, which brought together victims, policymakers, civil society, and experts to address the needs of those affected by terrorism.
  • VoTAN was developed under the initiative of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism, which has been co-chaired by Spain and Iraq for nearly six years. This group has long emphasized the need to uphold and protect the rights of victims at a global level, ensuring their voices are heard and their experiences respected.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

FSIB Recommends Sanjay Joshi as CMD of Oriental Insurance

  • The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) recommended Sanjay Joshi, a seasoned officer from the 1989 batch, for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL). This decision came after the retirement of R. R. Singh in February 2025, with Joshi currently serving as General Manager at United India Insurance Company.

SBI Launches Largest Staff Engagement Initiative to Empower Workforce

  • The State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest public sector bank, launched a massive employee engagement and skill development initiative titled 'Next LEAP' and 'SuPer SBI: Great to Greater' to make its workforce future-ready and boost performance, pride, and productivity. This marks the largest such initiative in the Indian banking sector.
  • 'Next LEAP' Initiative
  • Focused on direct engagement of top management with employees
  • Emphasises skill adequacy and collecting ground-level feedback
  • 'SuPer SBI: Great to Greater' Training Program:
  • Engaged 1.75 lakh employees across departments
  • Designed to inspire pride and provide modern skills and the right attitude

Tesla's India Country Head Steps Down

  • Tesla's India country head, Prashanth Menon, resigned at a time when the U.S. electric carmaker is getting closer to launching its cars in the world's third-largest car market.
  • Tesla's China teams will oversee India operations, with no immediate successor named.
  • Menon stepped down as the Chairman of Tesla India's board after working with the Elon Musk-led company for nearly nine years.
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SPORTS

Rohit Sharma Announces Retirement from Test Cricket

  • Rohit Sharma, one of India's most accomplished batters and the current red-ball captain, has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket. This decision, made just ahead of the highly anticipated India vs England Test series, marks the end of a roller-coaster journey in the longest format of the game. Rohit, who made his Test debut in 2013, leaves behind a legacy marked by resilience, reinvention, and leadership.
  • He took over Test captaincy in 2022 after Virat Kohli stepped down.
  • Led India through series wins but also suffered major defeats, notably against New Zealand and Australia.
  • His leadership was praised for stability, though questioned during away performances.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Russia Honours Biju Patnaik

  • Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov inaugurated a memorial plaque dedicated to the late Biju Patnaik at the Russian Embassy in New Delhi.
  • The plaque is meant to honour Biju Patnaik's role in the Battle of Stalingrad, one of the most decisive Allied victories over Nazi Germany in World War II. Patnaik, who at the time was flying for the Royal Indian Air Force, had made multiple sorties dropping off supplies to the besieged Red Army in Stalingrad.

Cabinet Approves Revised SHAKTI Policy for Coal Allocation to Power Sector

  • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a proposal under the Revised SHAKTI policy to make more coal available to thermal power plants belonging to the central sector and state sector, and Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
  • The SHAKTI (Scheme for Harnessing Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India) policy was launched in 2018 to provide coal to stressed power units which lack coal supply.
  • According to the Revised SHAKTI policy, the government proposed two new coal linkage windows:
  • Window-I: Coal linkage at notified price for central and state power plants
  • Window-II: Coal linkage at a premium above the notified price for all gencos
  • Under this window, the existing mechanism for allocating coal to central sector thermal power projects (TPPs), including Joint Ventures (JVs) and their subsidiaries, will continue.
  • This window will offer coal linkages to all generating companies (gencos) at a price higher than the notified rate.

Narendra Modi Addresses the Global Conference on Space Exploration (GLEX) 2025

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Global Conference on Space Exploration (GLEX) 2025, being held in New Delhi from May 7 to 9, 2025, via videoconferencing. Welcoming the distinguished delegates, scientists, and astronauts from across the globe, he highlighted India's remarkable space journey at the GLEX 2025.
  • Modi reaffirmed that India's space journey is not about competing with others but about reaching greater heights together. He emphasised the collective goal of exploring space for the benefit of humanity.
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DEFENCE

CBI Chief Praveen Sood Gets One-year Extension

  • Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief Praveen Sood got a one-year extension, with the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approving it.
  • According to reports, the three-member selection panel that met at the Prime Minister's Office deliberated on the names of a few senior IPS officers, including Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora. However, no consensus could be reached, following which the members agreed to extend Sood's tenure by a year. The deliberations come ahead of the scheduled end of Sood's two-year fixed tenure on May 25.
  • A 1986-batch IPS officer of the Karnataka cadre, Sood was appointed as CBI director on May 25, 2023.

International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) - 2025

  • Indian Naval Ship INS Kiltan was in Singapore and participated in the 9th IMDEX Asia 2025, which concluded on May 8, at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore.
  • The visit was part of the Indian Navy's operational deployment and underscored the robust maritime partnership between India and Singapore.
  • The ships' crew engaged in a series of bilateral/ multilateral activities, including professional exchanges with the Republic of Singapore Navy and other participating navies of IMDEX Asia 2025.
  • These engagements aimed to strengthen naval cooperation, enhance interoperability, and promote mutual understanding between the two navies.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Red Cross Day

  • World Red Cross Day, also known as Red Crescent Day, is an annual event held on May 8 to honour the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, a Swiss businessman and the founder of the Red Cross, the world's largest humanitarian aid organisation.
  • The history of World Cross Day traces back to the aftermath of World War I when the Red Cross made enormous efforts to promote peace. The Red Cross Truce report, published at the 15th International Conference in Tokyo in 1934, outlined the principles required to safeguard wounded soldiers during the war.
  • The proposal was later implemented during World War II in 1946. In 1948, the Board of Governors of the League of Red Cross Societies suggested commemorating Henry Dunant's birth anniversary as the founder of the Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Since then, World Red Cross Day has been observed annually on May 8.
  • The theme for World Red Cross Day 2025 is 'Keeping Humanity Alive', which aims to honour individuals who dedicate their time and often their lives to ease the suffering of others and safeguard their intrinsic human dignity.

World Thalassaemia Day

  • On May 8 every year the global community observes World Thalassaemia Day, aiming to raise awareness about thalassaemia—a hereditary blood disorder—and to promote preventive measures, early diagnosis, and patient-centered care. This annual observance underscores the significance of uniting communities and prioritizing patients in the fight against thalassaemia.
  • The theme for World Thalassemia Day 2025 is 'Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritising Patients.'
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Cabinet Approves National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation

  • In a major step towards transforming vocational education in India, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation and the Setting up of five (5) National Centres of Excellence for Skilling as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
  • National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation and Setting up of five (5) National Centres of Excellence (NCOE) for Skilling will be implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme as per announcement, made under Budget 2024-25 and Budget 2025-26 with outlay of Rs. 60,000 crore (Central Share: Rs. 30,000 crore, State Share: Rs. 20,000 crore and Industry Share: Rs. 10,000 crore), with co-financing to the extent of 50% of Central share by the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, equally.

Kerala Launches 'Jyothi' Scheme to Bring Migrant Children into Schools

  • The Kerala government launched 'Jyothi', scheme to ensure that children of migrant workers get access to education. The scheme seeks to address the persistent educational marginalisation faced by this vulnerable group, many of whom miss out on formal schooling due to frequent relocation and poor access to public services.
  • Migrant workers form an integral part of Kerala's workforce, with over 35 lakh contributing across key sectors.
  • 'Jyothi' will bring all migrant children aged three to six into anganwadis (government-run childcare centres) and integrate those aged six and above into public schools. The scheme also emphasises cultural and educational inclusion as part of a wider push for social integration and empowerment.
  • The enrolment drive is being implemented through a wide network of stakeholders, including representatives of local self-governments, Kudumbashree workers, schoolteachers, and parent-teacher associations, who will work together to locate and admit migrant children into local schools.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Nod to Expand Academic Capacity, Infrastructure of Five IITs

  • Five Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are set to get an infrastructure boost along with more seats and faculty positions with the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approving their expansion.
  • The student strength at IIT Tirupati, IIT Palakkad, IIT Bhilai, IIT Jammu, and IIT Dharwad, will be increased by a total figure of more than 6500 over the next four years — an addition of 1364 students in the first year, 1738 students in the second year, 1767 students in the third year and 1707 students in the fourth year. This increase will be across undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes, and will take the total student strength at these five IITs from 7111 to 13,687.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Famous Writer Chetan Bhagat Launches World of Basalt Reinforcement by Mahesh Kumar Jogani

  • Renowned author and IIT alumnus Chetan Bhagat added his voice to the sustainability movement by launching the book 'World of Basalt Reinforcement' by Mahesh Kumar Jogani at a celebrity-filled event in Mumbai. The event brought together the worlds of literature, engineering, and environmental consciousness under one roof, marking a significant moment in the evolving conversation around sustainability and industrial development.
  • Lauding the book, Bhagat emphasised its importance in today's rapidly urbanizing world.
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