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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

20 May 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Australia's Liberal-National Coalition Splits

  • Australia's conservative Liberal-National coalition, the nation's main opposition political party, has split after a partnership lasting almost 80 years.
  • The move marks a seismic change in the country's political landscape and comes just weeks after a federal election that saw Labor win a second term in a landslide victory.
  • Nationals leader David Littleproud said that his party would not re-enter a coalition agreement, amid policy disagreements with the Liberal Party.

AAP's Raghav Chadha Invited As Keynote Speaker At Asian Leadership Conference

  • The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the Asian Leadership Conference (ALC) to be held on May 21-22 in Seoul, South Korea.
  • Chadha will join a list of global leaders at the conference, including former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, former Australian PM Tony Abbott, former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and President and CEO of The Asia Foundation Laurel Miller.
  • Chadha will speak on two panels: "The New Political Vanguard: Young Leaders Reshaping Governance in Asia" and "Crisis-Proofing Nations: Health, Climate, and Conflict in a Poly-crisis Era."
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Zee Media Embraces New Brand Identity with Purpose-Driven 'Z' Transformation

  • India's most diverse and far-reaching news network, Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) announced the rollout of a unified brand identity across all its national and regional news channels. This move marks a consolidated effort by the network to align its visual and editorial identity, reinforcing its commitment to credible, impactful, and citizen-centric news reporting. The new 'Z' is designed to symbolise clarity, consistency, and trust, reflecting the network's renewed focus on innovation, technological advancement, and purposeful journalism.

Myntra Launches Myntra Global in Singapore

  • Online fashion retailer Myntra forayed into the international market with the launch of Myntra Global, marking its first direct-to-consumer expansion outside India. The Walmart-owned company entered Singapore in a move targeted at the 650,000-strong Indian diaspora. It offers handpicked, trendy Indian fashion styles, while also providing a seamless and hassle-free shopping experience to its customers in the country.
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SPORTS

India's Faizan Anwar Beats Ghana's Kpakpo in Main Event; Danylo Wins WBA Asia Middle-East Title

  • India's undefeated pro-boxer Faizan Anwar secured a dominant victory over Ghana's Kpakpo Allotey in the 10-round Welterweight international professional boxing clash in the main event of the Super Fighter Series 3 at the Sunburn Union.
  • The co-main event for the WBA Asia Middle-East Super Lightweight title saw Danylo Honcharul of Ukraine defeat Ruslan Kamilov of Dagestan. After his opponent retired in Round 3, Danylo took the victory and the title, and a Technical Knockout was awarded to him.

First-ever Khelo India Beach Games in Diu

  • Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the first-ever Khelo India Beach Games at Ghoghla Beach in the union territory of Diu. Mandaviya said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several steps have been taken to promote sports in the country.
  • More than 1000 athletes from across the country are competing in six medal events and two demonstration sports over the next six days. This is the first time the Beach Games are being held under the ever-expanding Khelo India umbrella. The medal events include beach soccer, beach volleyball, beach kabaddi, beach sepak takraw, pencak silat, and open water swimming. Two traditional demonstration sports – mallakhamb and tug-of-war will also be staged during the games. Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse, administrator of the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Praful Patel, along with several top sportspersons, graced the opening ceremony, which showcased rich culture of the region, including Gujarat's folk dance Garba. The games, which commenced on May 19, will culminate on May 24, 2025.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

User-friendly Interface, Seamless Registration: Shah Launches Revamped OCI Portal

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the revamped Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) portal and said that its updated user interface will simplify the registration process for overseas citizens.
  • "The new portal will provide enhanced functionality, advanced security and a user-friendly experience for the existing over five million OCI cardholders and new users.
  • According to the MHA, the OCI scheme was introduced through an amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955, in 2005. "The scheme provides for the registration of Persons of Indian Origin as Overseas Citizens of India, provided they were citizens of India on or after January 26, 1950, or were eligible to become citizens on that date.

Tripura Announces Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to Boost Agricultural Production

  • Aiming to boost agricultural production, the Tripura government announced the launch in the state of the central government's ambitious nationwide Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan from May 29.
  • The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is a pan-India campaign announced by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi recently. It will cover 723 districts in the country.

Former BJP MP Uday Singh Named First National President of Jan Suraaj Party

  • Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor announced that former BJP MP Uday Singh was unanimously chosen as its first national president.
  • As per Prashant Kishor, Uday Singh will now concentrate on public outreach.
  • Kishor also asserted that Uday Singh, known to be providing logistical support to the party, was "chosen, not by a mere majority, but unanimously" by a committee set up for the purpose.
  • Uday Singh, who had won the Purnea Lok Sabha seat for the BJP in 2004 and 2009, is the younger brother of N. K. Singh, a retired bureaucrat who is also a former Rajya Sabha MP and had headed the 15th Finance Commission.
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DEFENCE

IPS Officer Arti Singh to Head Mumbai Police's New Intelligence Wing

  • The Mumbai Police started a new position, with a Joint Commissioner of Police handling intelligence specifically. Arti Singh, an IPS officer of the 2006 batch, took charge as Mumbai's first Joint Commissioner of Police (Intelligence).
  • This is the sixth post of a Joint Commissioner in the Mumbai Police organisational structure, which already has Joint Commissioners of Police for handling Law and Order, Crime, Administration, Economic Offences Wing and Traffic.
  • The Joint Commissioner of Police (Intelligence) will report to the Commissioner of Police directly and will be responsible for overseeing intelligence gathering, including keeping track of sleeper cells.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

M. R. Srinivasan, Pioneer of India's Nuclear Energy Programme, Passes Away

  • M. R. Srinivasan, an eminent nuclear scientist and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, passed away at the age of 95.
  • A key architect of India's civil nuclear energy programme, Srinivasan's career in the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) spanned over five decades, beginning in September 1955.
  • He worked closely with Homi Bhabha on the construction of Apsara, India's first nuclear research reactor, which attained criticality in August 1956.
  • For his exemplary contributions to the field of nuclear science and engineering, Srinivasan was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Metrology Day

  • World Metrology Day is celebrated annually on May 20 globally to understand the meaning of the science of measurement and the reasons behind our heavy reliance on it.
  • The day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875, which established the foundations for international collaboration in the science of measurement and maintaining uniformity in measurements worldwide.
  • World Metrology Day was established in 1999 by the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM) to commemorate the signing of the Metre Convention on 20 May 1875 in Paris. This international agreement laid the foundation for a globally unified and consistently evolving metric system.

International HR Day

  • International HR Day, celebrated on May 20, is a global recognition of the crucial role human resources professionals play in shaping modern organizations. In 2025, the theme "HumanifyAI: Leading Change Together" reflects a timely focus on integrating artificial intelligence into HR practices while keeping people at the center of organisational growth. This year's observance emphasises the need for HR leaders to balance technological advancements with empathy, ethics, and human connection.
  • Promoted by the European Association for People Management (EAPM) since 2019, International HR Day encourages organisations to appreciate HR's impact on culture, talent development, employee well-being, and strategic change. As AI tools increasingly influence areas such as recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement, the 2025 theme calls on HR professionals to lead this transition with care and integrity.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

CBSE's Bharatiya Bhasha Camps: Students to be Taught 22 Scheduled Indian Languages

  • The CBSE is set to organise Bhartiya Samar Bhasha camps across India in all its affiliated schools. The camps will be organised this year during the summer holidays. This move aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's focus on multilingualism and cultural understanding. The camps aim to help students learn an additional Indian language.
  • The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) released standardised guidance materials and a short course covering 22 scheduled Indian languages.
  • The camps will run during summer vacations, with flexible schedules based on local academic calendars.
  • NCERT will provide technical support and learning materials as the nodal agency. State Education Departments, SCERTs, and DIETs will coordinate activities at the state and district levels.

Kerala First State to Introduce Robotics in Class 10 Textbooks for All Students

  • Kerala became the first state in India to introduce compulsory robotics education for all Class 10 students starting June 2, the beginning of the new academic year. This move will benefit approximately 4.3 lakh students statewide.
  • The robotics module has been added as the sixth chapter titled "The World of Robots" in the first volume of the Class 10 ICT textbook. The chapter is designed to help students grasp foundational robotics concepts through hands-on learning. These activities include building circuits, working with sensors and actuators, and programming to control electronic components.

India Eliminates Trachoma as Public Health Problem, Recognised by WHO

  • In a global health achievement, India was awarded the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem by the World Health Organisation (WHO) at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva. This milestone reflects India's focused healthcare strategies, robust disease control programs, and long-standing commitment to eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
  • WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus presented the certificate.
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ART AND CULTURE

Shirui Lily Festival

  • The 5th State Level Shirui Lily Festival is being held from May 20 to 24, 2025 in Ukhrul, Manipur. This festival, which celebrates the state flower of Manipur, is a significant event organised by Manipur Tourism to promote sustainable tourism and raise awareness about the endangered Shirui Lily.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

Pakistan Joins India in UAE's 5-year Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa List

  • Pakistani nationals can now apply for the UAE's five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, over a year after the facility was made available to Indian travellers, the UAE's ambassador to Pakistan announced.
  • The five-year tourist visa allows holders to enter the UAE multiple times from the date of issue without needing a local sponsor or host.
  • The development follows increased scrutiny of Pakistani travellers in recent months.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Supreme Court Grants Full Pension to All High Court Judges in Landmark Ruling

  • In a judgment, the Supreme Court of India ruled that all High Court judges, including additional judges, are entitled to full pension and retirement benefits, irrespective of their appointment timing or designation. The decision marks a major step in upholding the constitutional right to equality and removing disparities that existed in the judiciary's post-retirement benefits.
  • The Supreme Court's decision holds national significance as it: Eliminates pension-related discrimination among judges based on appointment timing or whether they retired as additional or permanent judges. Recognizes equal service and contribution of judges from both the Bar and district judiciary. Reinforces Article 14 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees equality before the law.
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