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    Daily G.K. - Top Stories

    15 May 2025

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    ENVIRONMENT

    India Launches First Cluster of CCU Test Beds to Decarbonise Cement Sector

    • In a landmark move to combat industrial carbon emissions, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, launched the country's first cluster of five Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) test beds specifically aimed at the cement sector. This initiative marks a significant stride in India's path toward achieving its Net Zero carbon targets by 2070, uniting academia and industry under an innovative Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
    • The cement industry is one of the top hard-to-abate sectors contributing significantly to COâ‚‚ emissions.
    • CCU technology enables capturing COâ‚‚ from industrial processes and transforming it into value-added products.
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    BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

    UnitedHealth CEO Steps Down

    • UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty stepped down for personal reasons and the nation's largest health insurer suspended its full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs.
    • Chairman Stephen Hemsley became CEO with immediate effect.
    • Hemsley was UnitedHealth Group CEO from 2006 to 2017. He will remain Chairman of the company's board. Witty will serve as a senior adviser to Hemsley.

    Wipro announces Digital Transformation Partnership with Hachette UK

    • Wipro announced a digital transformation partnership with Hachette UK, one of the largest publishing groups in the United Kingdom.
    • As part of the project, Wipro will upgrade Hachette UK's IT systems by implementing SAP S/4HANA, using RISE with SAP. The goal is to improve efficiency, speed up finance operations, and make it easier for Hachette to respond to changing market conditions.
    • Wipro will lead the transformation by creating a full roadmap to modernise HUK's systems across finance, procurement, and sales — all while keeping disruption to a minimum. The program aims to improve flexibility, data-based decisions, and overall business performance.

    PNB to Sell Entire Stake in ISARC for Rs. 34 crore

    • To streamline its investment portfolio, Punjab National Bank (PNB) signed an agreement to offload its entire stake in India SME Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (ISARC) for Rs. 34.04 crore.
    • The deal involves the sale of 2.09 crore shares at Rs. 16.29 each, with the transaction expected to wrap up by the end of the first quarter of the 2025–26 financial year. The move aligns with PNB's wider strategy to primarily focus on its core banking operations while exiting non-core investments.
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    SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

    India among Top Six Nations in Global 6G Patent Filings

    • India is among the top six countries worldwide in terms of 6G patent filings, said Union Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani at the BHARAT 6G 2025 conference.
    • Pemmasani noted that India's advancements in 6G are pivotal to its aspirations of becoming a global technology leader.
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    SPORTS

    Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Kathryn Bryce Named ICC Players of the Month for April

    • Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce were named ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month for April 2025, respectively. Miraz played a pivotal role in helping Bangladesh level the two-match series 1-1 against Zimbabwe.
    • As a result, Miraz became just the third player from Bangladesh to win the men's monthly award after Shakib al Hasan, who won in March 2023 and Mushfiqur Rahim. The spin all-rounder played a pivotal role in his team's victory in the second Test, putting his all-round skills on display.
    • Kathryn Bryce put on a stellar show with both bat and ball in the ICC Women's World Cup qualifier 2025. The Scotland captain finished as the highest run scorer of the tournament with 293 runs to her name from five innings at an average of 73.25 with one hundred and two fifties.
    • The right-arm seamer also scalped six wickets from five innings and was adjudged Player of the Tournament for her all-round show.

    Inaugural Tennis Cricket Ball World Cup, Asia Cup to be Staged in India

    • A Tennis Cricket Ball World Cup and Asia Cup will be staged in India, marking the first global and continental tournaments played exclusively with tennis balls.
    • The International Tennis Cricket Federation (ITCF) has recognised the rapid growth of tennis cricket balls in India through many tennis leagues.

    Former Sri Lanka player Dassanayake Earns Second Stint as USA Coach

    • Former Sri Lanka and Canada international Pubudu Dassanayake was appointed as the new head coach of USA's men's team.
    • Dassanayake replaced Stuart Law in the top job, after the former Australia batter left the position towards the end of last year (2024) after leading the side in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup they co-hosted with the West Indies.
    • It is the second time Dassanayake has held the role as head coach with the USA, having previously enjoyed a three-year stint in charge from 2016-2019.
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    NATIONAL AFFAIRS

    Harvansh Chawla Takes Charge as Chairman of BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry

    • Harvansh Chawla, Founder and Managing Partner of K.R. Chawla & Co. Advocates, was appointed as the new Chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI). This leadership change highlights the Chamber's renewed commitment to fostering robust economic collaboration among the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. With over 30 years of expertise in corporate law and international trade, Chawla is expected to drive innovative cooperation and sustainable growth across the bloc.

    'Inclusive India Summit'

    • The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, organised the 'Inclusive India Summit' on the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 15, 2025. GAAD is dedicated to raising awareness around digital access and inclusion for persons with disabilities across the globe. This day is observed annually on the third Thursday of May.
    • This summit was held in a hybrid mode, both physical and virtual at the India International Centre, New Delhi. It was conducted in partnership with SBI Foundation and the National Association for the Blind (NAB), New Delhi, besides collaboration with the Association of People with Disability (APD) and Mission Accessibility (Dhananjay Sanjogta Foundation).
    • The objective of the summit was to promote inclusive development and digital accessibility in the country, while strengthening collaboration between the government, industry, academia, civil society, and the Divyang community to ensure equal opportunities and accessible environments for persons with disabilities.
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    DEFENCE

    India Successfully Tests Home-grown 'Bhargavastra' Counter-Swarm Drone System

    • India successfully tested the new low-cost counter swarm drone system, 'Bhargavastra' developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL). The counter-drone system was successfully tested at the Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur, Odisha.
    • Bhargavastra operates in hard kill mode and can detect and eliminate small and incoming drones at distances of up to 2.5 km.

    DST and DRDO Join Hands to Strengthen India's Space Surveillance

    • In a move to enhance India's space surveillance capabilities, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) entered into a strategic partnership. The agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, and Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE), Dehradun. This collaboration aims to strengthen India's ground-based Space Situational Awareness (SSA) through the joint use of cutting-edge observational facilities and research expertise.
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    DAYS AND EVENTS

    National Dengue Day

    • Every year, National Dengue Day is observed on May 16 across India to raise awareness about dengue fever and promote preventive measures against this mosquito-borne viral disease. Led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the National Dengue Day serves as a critical reminder of the need for community engagement, proactive healthcare measures, and strong public health infrastructure to combat dengue fever effectively.
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    AWARDS AND HONOURS

    Neeraj Chopra Honoured with Honorary Lt. Colonel Rank in Territorial Army

    • In a proud moment for Indian sports and defence, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. This recognition highlights his immense contribution to Indian athletics and his inspirational journey from a village in Haryana to becoming a national hero.
    • This came as part of the government's effort to honour distinguished civilians and service members for their national contributions.
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    GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

    JNU Suspends MoU with Turkish University Citing National Security Concerns

    • Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) suspended its academic cooperation with Inonu University in Malatya, Turkey over national security concerns. The action followed a re-examination of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions. The step was taken after reports emerged linking Turkey to the India-Pakistan conflict, with defence sources stating that drones and security personnel were sent to Pakistan by Turkey.
    • The Memorandum of Understanding, signed on February 3, 2025, was set to remain in effect for three years.

    IIT Roorkee Launches Strategic Product Management Programme

    • Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) launched a Strategic Product Management (SPM) programme to empower aspiring professionals and freshers to become future-ready product leaders. The five-month program aims to empower learners with end-to-end product thinking, from ideation to go-to-market execution, through live online classes and a three-day campus immersion at IIT Roorkee.
    • Candidates with a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks are eligible to apply for the course.
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    LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

    President Questions if Supreme Court Can Impose Deadlines on President, Governor for Bill Assent

    • In a rare move, the President of India Droupadi Murmu under Article 143 (1) of the Constitution of India sent a reference to the Supreme Court following its ruling that set timelines for Governors and the President to grant assent to bills passed by legislatures.
    • Article 143(1) of the Constitution allows the President to seek the Supreme Court's opinion in matters of legal and public importance. The top court will now have to set up a Constitution Bench for answering the reference.
    • In particular, President Murmu has questioned Supreme Court's direction that there would be a deemed consent in case of failure to abide by the timeline set by it for grant assent to the bills.
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