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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

14 Jun 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Participates in 2nd Session of IALA Council as Vice President

  • India, as the Vice President of the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA), actively participated in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council, held in Nice, France. The IALA Council is the key decision-making body of the intergovernmental organisation responsible for marine aids to navigation.
  • The Indian delegation was led by T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and included Mukesh Mangal, Joint Secretary, and Karthick Chensudar, Director.

Dr. Srinivas Mukkamala Becomes First Person of Indian Origin to Lead American Medical Association

  • Dr. Srinivas Mukkamala, also known as Bobby Mukkamala, made history by becoming the first Indian-origin president of the American Medical Association (AMA) in its 178-year history.
  • Srinivas Mukkamala, MD, is an Indian-origin otolaryngologist and became the 180th president of the American Medical Association. He is based in Flint, Michigan, and has over 20 years of creative leadership experience in public health and organised medicine.
  • The AMA, founded in 1847, is the largest association of physicians and medical students in the United States.
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ENVIRONMENT

The Eurasian Otter, Once Thought Extinct in Kashmir for Nearly Three Decades, Spotted Again

  • The Eurasian otter, once thought extinct in Kashmir for nearly three decades, has been spotted again in the Lidder River. This semi-aquatic mammal, known locally as Vuder, is classified as 'near threatened' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The new sighting in south Kashmir has sparked interest among wildlife officials and conservationists, denoting the potential for ecological restoration in the region.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Volvo Cars Partners with HCLTech to Drive Engineering Transformation

  • HCLTech announced that Volvo Cars chose the technology company as one of its strategic suppliers for engineering services.
  • According to HCLTech, this agreement significantly expands HCLTech's role to cover the delivery of end-to-end engineering solutions at scale.
  • The strategic collaboration will see the company support Volvo Cars' engineering future ambitions from its automotive Centre of Excellence in Gothenburg, as well as its global offshore and nearshore delivery centres.

Scapia & Federal Bank Launch Dual-Network RuPay-Visa Credit Card

  • Scapia, a travel-first fintech platform, in partnership with Federal Bank, launched the Scapia Federal RuPay Credit Card—a dual-network card that combines the convenience of UPI, credit access, and travel rewards in a single offering.
  • This new credit card enables users to carry out both RuPay and Visa transactions across online, offline, UPI, and international channels, while managing all spends under one credit limit and consolidated monthly statement.
  • This is one of the first credit cards in India to integrate UPI functionality directly via the RuPay network while retaining the global reach of Visa.
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SPORTS

Netherlands Script ODI History by Chasing 370 against Scotland

  • The Netherlands created history in Dundee, Scotland, by completing the third-highest run chase in One-Day Cricket history. Chasing a mammoth 370 against the hosts, Dutch opener Max O'Dowd hit an unbeaten 158 and saw his team home with four wickets remaining in their World Cup League 2 match.

Bangladesh Cricket Board Names Mehidy Hasan Miraz as Captain of the Men's ODI Team

  • The Bangladesh Cricket Board named all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the men's ODI team, for the next 12 months.
  • Miraz took over the reins from Najmul Hossain Shanto.
  • The off-spinning all-rounder has previously captained Bangladesh in four ODIs in Shanto's absence.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

"Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption"- Lokpal of India Adopts a New Motto

  • The full bench of Lokpal of India adopted a new motto "Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption".
  • The Lokpal is a statutory anti-corruption body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
  • It consists of a Chairperson and up to 8 members, with at least 50% being judicial members.
  • 50% of members must belong to SC/ST/OBC, minorities, or women.
  • Appointment Process: Appointed by the President based on recommendations from a Selection Committee.
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DEFENCE

Indian and the UK Navies Conclude Exercise PASSEX 2025

  • The Indian Navy conducted a high-tempo Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the United Kingdom's Carrier Strike Group in the strategic North Arabian Sea.
  • The exercise, which concluded on June 10, featured Indian naval assets including the stealth frigate INS Tabar, a submarine, and the long-range maritime patrol aircraft P-8I. The UK's naval contingent included HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Richmond.
  • The exercise highlighted advanced operational coordination and interoperability between the two forces. With synchronised tactical manoeuvres and unified helicopter control operations, both navies demonstrated their readiness and high-end combat capabilities.

Army Successfully Tests Rudrastra

  • India took a significant leap in defence technology with the successful test of Rudrastra, an indigenous hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited.
  • The test was conducted at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer.
  • During the trial, Rudrastra demonstrated strong operational performance by covering a mission radius of over 50 km while maintaining a stable real-time video link, and successfully returning to its original launch point.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Ex-Gujarat CM Rupani, Dies in Plane Crash

  • Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was on the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad, died. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft bound for London crashed after taking-off near Ahmedabad airport.
  • Rupani served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from August 2016 to September 2021, before resigning ahead of the 2022 state elections.
  • Vijay Rupani is the second politician who served as the Gujarat CM who died in an air accident, sixty years after Balwantrai Mehta's death in a 1965 plane crash.

Emanate Home Appoints Gauri Khan as Brand Ambassador

  • Emanate Home, the leading luxury lighting brand known for its architectural elegance and sculptural minimalism, announced Gauri Khan as its new brand ambassador. The announcement coincided with the unveiling of the first-ever, appointment-only Gauri Khan Designs Experience Centre in New Delhi --a space that reflects Khan's layered design philosophy. Illuminating the studio is a curated collection of lights designed by Emanate Home exclusively for the Delhi Experience Centre, setting the tone for an immersive and refined design journey.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Blood Donor Day

  • Every year, the world observes World Blood Donor Day on June 14 to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood and supporting communities.
  • The World Health Assembly designated June 14 as World Blood Donor Day in 2004. This day honours the birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner and serves as a global campaign to promote blood donation and ensure a safe and adequate blood supply for everyone.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

TAAI Launches 'Rally for Valley' Campaign in Jammu and Kashmir

  • The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) launched a powerful initiative titled 'Rally for Valley.' This campaign aims to combat fear, counter negative perceptions, and revive tourist footfall in Jammu and Kashmir, reaffirming the region's identity as a safe and welcoming destination.
  • The campaign is also being spearheaded by Sameer Bakhtoo, Chairman of TAAI's J&K Chapter, and Sriram Patel, Honorary Secretary General from Gujarat.
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