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28 May 2025

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ENVIRONMENT

Meghalaya's New Cave-dwelling Fish Adapts to Streams Overground

  • A team of zoologists, led by Kangkan Sarma of Gauhati University's Department of Zoology, has recorded Schistura densiclava as a new species of troglophile loach from Krem Mawjymbuin in the State's East Khasi Hills district.
  • A troglophile animal is essentially a cave-dwelling animal that can thrive and reproduce in epigean, or aboveground, environments. Krem means cave in the indigenous Khasi language.

Vat Amavasya Meets Harit Yoga: A Fusion of Tradition and Environmentalism

  • National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune, hosted a unique celebration combining Vat Amavasya with the Ministry of Ayush's Harit Yoga initiative, as part of the lead-up to the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY). 
  • The event underscored the symbolic and ecological importance of the Banyan tree (Vat Vriksh) while promoting yoga's role in ecological harmony.
  • It highlighted the Ministry of Ayush's proactive role in promoting ecological mindfulness through yoga in the run-up to IDY 2025, themed "Yoga for One Earth, One Health".
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

JioBlackRock Asset Management gets SEBI approval for mutual funds business

  • Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Ltd (JioBlackRock Asset Management), a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) and BlackRock, has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to commence operations as an investment manager for their mutual fund business in India
  • JioBlackRock Asset Management will bring an innovative investment proposition to the growing number of Indian retail mutual fund investors, as well as to institutional investors in India.

India's Pumped Storage Revolution: Greenko, Adani, JSW to Lead 51 GW Push by 2032

  • India is undertaking a massive transformation in its energy storage landscape with a planned expansion of pumped storage hydropower capacity from less than 5 GW to 51.24 GW by 2032. Key players such as Greenko, Adani Green Energy, and JSW Energy will spearhead nearly two-thirds of these projects, marking a strategic shift to stabilise the power grid amidst rising renewable energy adoption.
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SPORTS

Arsenal Triumphs Over Barcelona to Win Women's Champions League 2025

  • In a historic showdown at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on May 24, 2025, Arsenal stunned defending champions FC Barcelona 1-0 to clinch their second UEFA Women's Champions League (UWCL) title. 
  • The decisive moment came in the 75th minute when substitute Stina Blackstenius scored the only goal of the match, capitalizing on a clever assist from Beth Mead. 
  • This victory marked a monumental achievement for Arsenal, breaking Barcelona's dream of securing a third consecutive title.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

NITI Aayog Charts Roadmap for Medium Enterprises as Future Growth Engines

  • In a significant policy move, NITI Aayog has released a report titled "Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises", presenting a strategic blueprint for harnessing the growth potential of India's medium enterprises.
  • Though forming just 0.3% of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, these enterprises contribute nearly 40% of MSME exports, revealing immense untapped capacity.
  • The report proposes tailored policy interventions in finance, technology, skill development, infrastructure, and digital support to empower medium enterprises as drivers of innovation, employment, and export-led growth, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

India Post Launches 'Know Your DIGIPIN' and 'Know Your PIN Code' to Modernise Address Infrastructure

  • In a landmark initiative aimed at advancing India's geospatial and digital infrastructure, the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, launched two innovative web platforms—'Know Your DIGIPIN' and 'Know Your PIN Code'—on May 27, 2025. 
  • These tools, aligned with the National Geospatial Policy 2022, aim to improve location precision, enhance last-mile delivery, and enable efficient public service delivery by modernising India's addressing systems.
  • These platforms are intended to support Digital India goals, especially by improving address accuracy, logistics efficiency, and emergency response capabilities across rural and urban India.
  • Developed by the Department of Posts in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and NRSC-ISRO.
  • Part of the Department's Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) initiative.
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DEFENCE

DRDO Launches Advanced Quantum Technology Research Centre in Delhi

  • On May 27, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, Delhi, aiming to accelerate India's indigenous research in quantum technologies for strategic and defence applications. 
  • Inaugurated by Dr. Samir V Kamat, Chairman of DRDO, the centre is equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure for developing quantum communication, sensing, and timekeeping technologies, placing India at the forefront of quantum innovation.
  • As global competition intensifies in quantum computing and cryptography, India aims to build sovereign capabilities to remain technologically secure and independent.

India Takes Flight with E-Hansa: Indigenous Electric Aircraft Initiative Launched

  • India has begun the development of its next-generation electric trainer aircraft, E-Hansa, a two-seater aircraft that represents a major milestone in green aviation and indigenous aerospace technology.
  • Spearheaded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), this aircraft will cost nearly half of its imported counterparts and is aligned with India's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote self-reliance in aviation.
  • The announcement was made by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, during a high-level review meeting on May 27, 2025.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

UN Observes International Week of Solidarity with Non-Self-Governing Territories (May 25-31)

  • The United Nations annually observes the International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories from May 25 to 31, reaffirming its commitment to decolonisation and the right to self-determination.
  • This initiative sheds light on the plight of people in territories that are yet to attain full self-governance and mobilises international support for their political, economic, and social development.
  • The observance promotes dialogue, cooperation, and solidarity to ensure that the principles enshrined in the UN Charter are realized for all.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

India Shines in 2025 Breakthrough Prize for LHC Discoveries

  • India has once again demonstrated its prowess in global scientific collaboration as the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics has been awarded to teams involved in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiments at CERN, Switzerland.
  • Indian researchers, who have long been key contributors to the ALICE and CMS experiments, are being celebrated for their critical roles in cutting-edge physics research that explores the building blocks of the universe.

Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers Day

  • Brigadier General Amitabh Jha, who served with the U.N. Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), and Havildar Sanjay Singh, who was deployed with the U.N. Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), will be honoured posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold medal at a solemn ceremony on May 29 on the occasion of International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, a statement said.
  • India is the fourth largest contributor of uniformed personnel to U.N. Peacekeeping.
  • During ceremonies at the world body's headquarters to mark Peacekeepers Day, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will lay a wreath to honour the more than 4,400 U.N. peacekeepers who have lost their lives since 1948.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

The Philippines Offers Visa-Free Entry to Indian Tourists under New Categories

  • In a significant move to boost tourism and strengthen bilateral ties, the Philippines has introduced visa-free entry options for Indian nationals under two specific categories. 
  • As of May 2025, eligible Indian travellers can now visit the archipelagic country without a visa for 14 or 30 days depending on their travel credentials. 
  • This development is expected to encourage more Indian tourists to explore the scenic islands, beaches, and cultural sites of the Philippines.
  • The Philippines Embassy in New Delhi officially announced two new visa-free entry options for Indian citizens, effective May 2025. 
  • These relaxed visa norms are part of the Philippines' broader initiative to enhance tourism, especially from key markets like India, which has shown rising outbound travel trends post-pandemic.
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