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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

16 May 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Trump Announces Removal of All U.S. Sanctions on Syria

  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced the removal of all sanctions on Syria during his visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the war-torn country. The decision aims to support Syria's new transitional government and pave the way for stabilisation and peace after years of conflict, civil war, and international isolation. This development came after decades of sanctions imposed due to Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism and ongoing human rights violations.
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ENVIRONMENT

ReNew Power to Build India's Largest RE Complex in Andhra Pradesh

  • In a major push to India's renewable energy ambitions, ReNew Power announced the setting up of the country's largest single-site Renewable Energy (RE) complex at Bethapalle village in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. With a planned investment of Rs. 22,000 crore, the mega project was inaugurated on May 16, 2025, and will be a milestone in strengthening India's clean energy infrastructure.
  • This project also highlights the implementation of Andhra Pradesh's Integrated Clean Energy Policy (ICEP), introduced in October 2024.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Canara and Union Bank Unveil Tailored Deposit Products to Boost Mobilisation

  • State-owned Canara Bank and Union Bank of India announced special products to boost resource mobilisation.
  • It came amid slowing deposit growth, which fell to 10.3 per cent in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25) from 13.5 per cent in FY24. Most public sector banks have projected deposit growth of 9-11 per cent for the current financial year.
  • Under the scheme, Union Bank will offer 6.75 per cent for deposits of 375 days, for a minimum deposit of Rs. 10 lakh, up to Rs. 3 crore. The scheme includes a 375-day Super Top-up Health Insurance cover, offering a sum insured of Rs. 5 lakh with cashless hospitalisation facilities.
  • Bengaluru-based Canara Bank launched Canara TruEdge, a current account and savings account product, to deliver enhanced customer segmentation and provide solutions tailored to their specific operational and financial works.
  • The product offers a flexible benefit system like charge waivers and concessions which is linked to the previous month's Monthly Average Balance (MAB).

Bhawna Agarwal Appointed as Senior Vice President and MD of HPE India

  • In a leadership announcement, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) appointed Bhawna Agarwal as the new Senior Vice President (SVP) and Managing Director (MD) for its India operations. The transition is effective immediately.
  • Agarwal will report directly to Heiko Meyer, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer at HPE, and will be responsible for leading HPE's business strategy and operations across one of its most critical international markets.
  • Agarwal assumed the role from Som Satsangi, a highly respected industry figure who has served HPE for over 27 years. Satsangi took over as Managing Director of HPE India in 2016 and has been instrumental in expanding the company's local footprint across enterprise IT, cloud services, and digital infrastructure.
  • Agarwal has more than 25 years of experience across digital start-ups, media organisations, and consumer technology companies.
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SPORTS

Sunil Gavaskar Inaugurates '10000 Gavaskar' a Board Room Named in His Honour

  • In a special ceremony held at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters in Mumbai, Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar inaugurated a newly created boardroom named after him, '10000 Gavaskar,' in his honour.
  • The ceremony was attended by BCCI President Roger Binny, Vice President Rajeev Shukla, and Secretary Devajit Saikia.

L. R. Srihar Becomes India's 86th Chess Grandmaster

  • India earned its 86th chess Grandmaster, as L. R. Srihari from Chennai secured his third and final Grandmaster norm at the Asian Individual Men's Chess Championship held in Al-Ain, UAE. With this feat, India continues to solidify its status as a rising chess powerhouse.
  • Srihari's confirmation as a Grandmaster came 368 days after India's 85th GM title was achieved by P. Shyaamnikhil.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Central Government Appoints Solicitor General Tushar Mehta-led Team for the 26/11 Trial

  • The Central government appointed a team of special public prosecutors (SPPs), headed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, to conduct the trial in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case.
  • Pakistani-origin Canadian-American, Tahawwur Rana, is an accused in the case, and he was extradited to India from the United States last month.
  • Apart from Mehta, Additional Solicitor General S. V. Raju and senior advocates Dayan Krishnan and Narender Mann are part of the prosecutorial team.
  • They will represent the National Investigation Agency (NIA) before the special courts at Delhi, the High Court of Delhi and the Supreme Court of India.

India-EU Join Hands to Find Innovative Research Solutions to Marine Plastic Litter and Waste to Hydrogen

  • India and the European Union (EU) launched two major research and innovation initiatives under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC). The TTC was established in 2022, by Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen to strengthen the bilateral partnership on trade and technology. With a joint investment of Rs. 391 crore, the initiatives focus on two coordinated calls in the areas of Marine Plastic Litter (MPL) and Waste to Green Hydrogen (W2GH), co-funded by Horizon Europe—the EU's research and innovation framework programme—and the Government of India.
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DEFENCE

AVNL and BEL Forge Partnership for Next-Generation Electronic System in Wheeled Armour Vehicles

  • In a significant step toward bolstering India's indigenous defence capabilities, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a teaming agreement to jointly develop advanced electronic devices for wheeled armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs). The agreement, formalised marks a deepening collaboration between two of India's premier defence public sector undertakings (PSUs), aligning with the nation's Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and Make in India initiatives. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Manoj Jain, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of BEL, Sanjay Dwivedi, CMD ofAVNL, Satyabrata Mukherjee, Director (Operations) ofAVNL, and senior officers from both organisations.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

International Day of Light

  • International Day of Light (IDL) is celebrated on 16 May each year, on the anniversary of the first successful laser surgery in 1960 by physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman. The study of light has led to promising alternative energy sources, lifesaving medical advances in diagnostics technology and treatments, light-speed internet and many other discoveries that have revolutionised society and shaped our understanding of the universe.
  • The origin of the International Day of Light can be traced back to 2015, when the United Nations observed the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies (IYL 2015) to raise awareness of the achievements of light science and its applications worldwide.
  • Following the success of IYL 2015, the UNESCO Executive Board adopted a resolution that supported the notion of an International Day of Light on September 19, 2016. The first-ever IDL was held on May 16, 2018.
  • The theme for International Day of Light 2025 is 'Light, Innovation, Society.'

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.

National Endangered Species Day (Third Friday)

  • Every year, National Endangered Species Day is observed on the third Friday of the month of May.
  • In the year 2006, David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition established National Endangered Species Day to be observed every year to urge people to contribute to the safety and protection of endangered species.
  • In 2025, it was observed on May 16.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Brazilian Scientist Mariangela Hungria Wins 2025 World Food Prize for Sustainable Farming Innovation

  • Brazilian microbiologist Mariangela Hungria was awarded the prestigious 2025 World Food Prize for her groundbreaking research on biological nitrogen fixation, a natural process that enables crops to grow with fewer chemical fertilizers. Her work has played a pivotal role in boosting Brazil's soybean production, making it the world's largest producer.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

After JNU, Kanpur University Breaks Ties with Istanbul University

  • After growing protests in India over Turkey's recent geopolitical actions, Kanpur University officially withdrawn its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Istanbul University. Kanpur University became the second institution to take such a step, following Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), which did earlier.

NLU Delhi Appoints Former CJI D. Y. Chandrachud as Distinguished Professor

  • National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) announced the appointment of former Chief Justice of India, D. Y. Chandrachud, as a Distinguished Professor.
  • As part of this collaboration, NLU Delhi will establish a Centre for Constitutional Studies, with Justice Chandrachud at the helm of its research direction.
  • The collaboration with NLU Delhi is expected to increase NLU Delhi's teaching and research initiatives and particularly contribute to constitutional law.
  • In addition, NLU Delhi will launch a lecture series titled, 'In the Spirit of Justice: The DYC Distinguished Lecture Series' which is set to begin July 2025 onwards.
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ART AND CULTURE

Uttarakhand: Pushkar Kumbh at Keshav Prayag after 12 Years

  • The Pushkar Kumbh was held at Keshav Prayag, located in the border village of Mana in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand after 12 years. According to authorities, there has been a significant increase in the movement of pilgrims to both Badrinath Dham and Mana village.
  • According to religious tradition, when the planet Jupiter enters the Gemini sign once in 12 years, the Pushkar Kumbh is held at Keshav Prayag, the confluence of the Alaknanda and Saraswati Rivers in Mana village. This event is primarily attended by devotees of the Vaishnavite tradition from South India.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

P. Chidambaram Launched the Book 'Contesting Democratic Deficit'

  • Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram launched the book 'Contesting Democratic Deficit'.
  • The book is co-authored by former Union Minister Salman Khurshid and Mritunjay Singh Yadav.
  • The book focuses on Congress' revival efforts ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, covering events from the emotionally-charged "Bharat Jodo Yatra" to the "historic" formation of the INDIA bloc comprising diverse political forces.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Collegium Recommends Appointment of Justice K. Somashekar as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court

  • The Supreme Court Collegium recommended that Justice Kempaiah Somashekar of the Karnataka High Court be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court
  • The decision was taken as the Manipur High Court Chief Justice, Justice D. Krishnakumar, retires on May 21.
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