28th May 2025

1. India Champions Inclusive Industrial Growth at 9th BRICS Industry Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília
2. Arsenal Triumphs Over Barcelona to Win Women’s Champions League 2025
3. UN Observes International Week of Solidarity with Non-Self-Governing Territories (May 25–31)
4. Miao Lijie Named Ambassador for FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025
5. Gujarat Achieves 100% Rail Electrification: A Step Towards Green Mobility
6. Kush Maini Creates History with First Indian Win in Formula 2
7. LIC Creates History with Guinness World Record in Insurance Sales
8. Rashtrapati Bhavan Hosts Artists-in-Residence Programme to Promote Folk Art
9. PM Modi laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹24,000 crore in Dahod
10. India to Host Khelo India Northeast Games Annually: A Boost for Regional Sports
11. India’s Pumped Storage Revolution: Greenko, Adani, JSW to Lead 51 GW Push by 2032
12. China’s Tianwen-2 Mission Targets Quasi-Satellite Kamo‘oalewa
13. Tamil Nadu Launches Space Industrial Policy to Boost Investment and Jobs
14. NIBE Limited Secured USD 17.52 Million Export Order from Israel for Rocket Launchers
15. UGC Approves Setting Up of 5 Foreign Universities’ Campuses in India
16. Indian Army Inaugurated First Community Radio Station ‘Panchshul Pulse’ in Uttarakhand
17. India Participated in 9th BRICS Industry Ministers’ Meeting Held in Brasilia, Brazil
18. India’s AM Green, Netherlands’ Port of Rotterdam partners for USD 1 Billion Green Energy Deal
19. 78th Cannes Film Festival: Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi Wins Palme d’Or; Indian Film ‘Homebound’ recognized
20. Sumeet Tappoo Awarded Companion of the Order of Fiji for Humanitarian and Musical Contributions
21. Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra Becomes Brand Ambassador of Audi India
22. Bengaluru-Based ADTL Delivers Indigenous Surya VHF Radar to IAF
23. Indrajaal Launched AI-Powered Anti-Drone Solution ‘Indrajaal Infra’ to Protect India’s Critical Infrastructure
24. Malaysia Masters 2025: China’s Li Shifeng Clinches Men’s Singles Title; India’s Kidambi Srikanth Finishes Runner-Up
25. Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver at Janusz Kusociński Memorial 2025 in Poland
26. Australian Cricket Captain Patrick Cummins Released New Book ‘Tested: The Remarkable Power of Resolve’
27. Kozhikode Declared Official Flower, Bird, Animal, Tree, and Other Biodiversity Symbols
28. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award- 2024

National News

1. President Meets Artists at Rashtrapati Bhavan Kala Utsav

• What:
  • A group of artists met the President of India as part of the Artists in Residence programme at Rashtrapati Bhavan, showcasing traditional Indian art forms.
• Why:
  • The programme aims to provide a platform for folk, tribal, and traditional artists to display and preserve India’s diverse art heritage.
• Tell me more:
  • The event, called Kala Utsav, featured Gond artists from Madhya Pradesh and Madhubani artists from Bihar staying at Rashtrapati Bhavan from May 20 to 27, 2025.
  • The President viewed the paintings created by these artists during their stay.
  • The artists included Shanti Devi, Ambika Devi, Manisha Jha, Priti Karn, Ranjan Paswan, Urmila Devi, Shravan Paswan, Kumari Nalinee Shah, Moti Karn, Durgabai Vyam, Subhash Vyam, Nankusia Shyam, Ram Singh Urveti, Dilip Shyam, Champakali, Heeraman Urvety, and Japani Shyam Dhurwey.

2. Pumped Storage to Boost India’s Renewable Energy

• What:
  • Three companies—Greenko, Adani Green, and JSW Energy—will develop nearly two-thirds of India’s planned 51 GW pumped storage hydropower capacity by 2032.
• Why:S
  • Pumped storage and battery energy storage systems are needed to balance India’s power grid as more solar and wind energy is added.
• Tell me more:
  • Over half (57%) of the new pumped storage capacity will be in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.
  • India has pumped storage potential of 176 GW, with around 40 per cent—70 GW—in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh alone. By 2032, 16 GW will be developed in Andhra Pradesh and 13 GW in Maharashtra.
  • India currently has less than 5 GW of installed pumped storage, with plans to reach over 51 GW by 2032.
  • Greenko will develop 13.2 GW, Adani Green 11.4 GW, and JSW Energy 7.7 GW of the total planned capacity.
  • India aims to commission 39 pumped storage projects by 2032, with about 10 GW under construction now.

Source: IE

3. Foreign Universities to Open Campuses in India

• What:
  • Five foreign universities have received Letters of Intent to set up campuses in India after approval by the University Grants Commission.
• Why:
  • The move aims to make India a global education hub and provide world-class education within the country.
• Tell me more:
  • The approved universities are Victoria University and Western Sydney University (Australia), University of Liverpool (UK), Illinois Institute of Technology (US), and Istituto Europeo di Design (Italy).
  • Six more applications are under review by the Liberalized Degree Campuses committee.
  • Three foreign universities have already opened campuses: Deakin University and University of Wollongong (Australia) in GIFT City, and University of Southampton (UK) in Gurgaon.
  • New campuses will focus on science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and management courses.
  • These developments follow regulatory changes under the National Education Policy 2020, which allows foreign universities to set up independent campuses in India.

Source: ET

4. India’s $1 billion Clean Fuel Gets Entry in Europe

• What:
  • AM Green (Indian company) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have partnered to establish a green fuel corridor linking India with Northwestern Europe.
• Why:
  • The alliance aims to enable annual trade of up to 1 million tonnes of green fuels and to connect India’s green hydrogen production with Europe’s energy gateway.
• Tell me more:
  • The partnership will focus on supply of bunkering fuels and sustainable aviation fuels, as well as planning for critical terminal infrastructure.
  • AM Green aims to develop 5,000,000 tonnes of Green Ammonia production capacity by 2030, equivalent to about 1,000,000 tonnes of Green Hydrogen.
  • AM Green’s green ammonia facility in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, is expected to begin production in the second half of 2026. This ₹12,500-crore project will repurpose a urea facility.
  • The project will include a green hydrogen generation unit and an ammonia conversion plant.
  • The first phase targets exports to Europe, with offtake agreements with Uniper, Yara, and Keppel.

Source: ET

5. India Mobile Congress 2025 Theme Unveiled: “Innovate to Transform”

• What:
  • Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia unveiled the theme “Innovate to Transform” for the 9th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, scheduled for 8th to 11th October at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi.
• Why:
  • IMC 2025 will showcase India’s technological progress to domestic and global participants, with over 1.5 lakh visitors, 400+ exhibitors, and 7,000 global delegates expected.
• Tell me more:
  • The event will feature the ASPIRE startup programme, over 800 speakers, and more than 1,000 technology use-cases in areas like 5G, 6G, AI, IoT, electronics manufacturing, and green tech.
  • The Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) are the organisers, and the event supports India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
  • The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards 2024 were announced, honouring five contributors in telecom innovation, skilling, services, manufacturing, and applications. Winners:
    • Mr. Parag Naik, Co-founder of Sankhya Labs
    • Niral Networks Private Limited, Bengaluru
    • Lekha Wireless, Bengaluru
    • Prof. Chandra Ramabhadra Murthy, IISC Bengaluru
    • CDOT

Source: PIB

State News

1. PM Launches Rs 24,000 Crore Railway and Urban Development Projects in Gujarat; State Achieves 100% Rail Electrification

• What:
  • Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth about Rs 24,000 crore in Dahod, Gujarat, including the Dahod electric locomotive manufacturing plant and various railway and urban infrastructure projects.
• Why:
  • The projects aim to modernize railway infrastructure, promote eco-friendly transport, and accelerate Gujarat’s urban development.
• Tell me more:
  • Gujarat achieved 100% railway electrification, with the Sabarmati-Botad section marking its completion.
  • The PM dedicated the Dahod electric locomotive plant and flagged off the first 9,000-horsepower D-90 locomotive, manufactured by Siemens. The plant will produce 1,200 D-90 units for domestic use and export.
  • Vande Bharat Express between Ahmedabad and Veraval and a new express train between Valsad and Dahod were inaugurated.
  • The Prime Minister’s visit featured a roadshow from Vadodara airport, celebrating India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ and honoring Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
  • In addition to Dahod, the PM will inaugurate projects worth over Rs 53,400 crore in Bhuj and launch the Urban Development Year 2025 and the State Clean Air Programme in Gandhinagar.

Source: ET TOI

2. Tamil Nadu Approves Space Industrial Policy 2025

• What:
  • Tamil Nadu cabinet has cleared the Space Industrial Policy 2025 to make the state a major player in the space economy.
• Why:
  • The policy aims to attract investments, create high-value jobs, and build a skilled workforce in space technologies and services.
• Tell me more:
  • The policy targets Rs 10,000 crore investments and 10,000 high-value jobs across manufacturing, space-tech services, and downstream applications.
  • The policy supports startups, MSMEs, and large companies across the space sector value chain.
  • Dedicated ‘Space Bays’ will be set up in Madurai, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Virudhunagar to house space-tech companies and startups.
  • The state will offer incentive packages and fast-tracked, no-cost approvals for MSMEs through a single-window system.
  • Large projects will be facilitated by TIDCO via the Guidance Tamil Nadu portal, with a 50% subsidy on clearance charges for space companies.

Source: ET

3. Kozhikode Declares District Symbols Through Public Study

• What:
  • Kozhikode district has declared its official flower, bird, butterfly, tree, aquatic animal, fish, and animal through the first people’s biodiversity declaration in the state.
• Why:
  • The declaration aims to promote biodiversity awareness and involve the public in choosing district symbols.
• Tell me more:
  • This is the first time in Kerala that a biodiversity declaration was made through a public study.

Source: TOI

International News

1. 9th BRICS Industry Ministers’ Meeting Held in Brazil

• What:
  • India took part in the 9th BRICS Industry Ministers’ Meeting at Itamaraty Palace in Brasília, Brazil, where members discussed ways to strengthen cooperation for more inclusive and sustainable governance.
  • The theme of the meeting was “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.”
• Why:
  • The meeting aimed to boost collaboration among BRICS nations for fair, open, and resilient economic growth and to support sustainable development.
• Tell me more:
  • The meeting was chaired by Brazil and attended by all BRICS members, including new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
  • India launched the BRICS Startup Knowledge Hub to help BRICS countries work together and improve their startup ecosystems.
  • India highlighted the important role of MSMEs, which contributed 45.73% to India’s exports in 2023–24 and employ over 25 crore people.
  • The Joint Declaration stressed the need for innovation and digital technology, especially under Industry 4.0, to drive sustainable growth.
  • India’s Digital India campaign has made the country the world’s largest digitally connected democracy, with internet users rising from 251.59 million in 2014 to 954.40 million in March 2024.

Source: PIB

2. China to Launch First Asteroid Sample Mission

• What:
  • China will launch its first mission, Tianwen-2, to survey and collect samples from the near-Earth asteroid 469219 Kamo‘oalewa.
• Why:
  • The mission aims to study Kamo‘oalewa’s unusual orbit and unknown origin to understand how quasi-satellites form and evolve.
• Tell me more:
  • Kamo‘oalewa is one of only seven known quasi-satellites of Earth and was discovered in 2016.
  • The asteroid is small, measuring just 40 to 100 metres in diameter, and has been in its current orbit for about 100 years.
  • Tianwen-2 will use a “touch-and-go” technique and possibly an “anchor and attach” method to collect samples.
  • After collecting samples, the probe will drop them on Earth and then continue to the main asteroid belt for another mission.
  • The mission faces challenges due to the asteroid’s small size, requiring advanced cameras and control systems.

Source: IE

Defence News

1. NIBE Limited Receives Major Defence Export Order

• What:
  • NIBE Limited has received an export order worth USD 17.52 million from a leading technology company in Israel for manufacturing and supplying Universal Rocket Launchers with up to 300 km range.
• Why:
  • The order supports the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and Make in India by bringing advanced defence technology production to India.
• Tell me more:
  • This is the first time such advanced Universal Rocket Launchers are being produced in India for the global market.
  • The Universal Rocket Launcher is designed to outperform other global alternatives in its class.
  • The order marks a major step in NIBE Limited’s international expansion and strengthens India’s position in modern defence systems.

Source: ET

2. Indian Army Launches First FM Radio Station in Uttarakhand

• What:
  • The Indian Army has inaugurated its first FM radio station, named ‘Panchshul Pulse’, in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
• Why:
  • The initiative aims to build goodwill between the Indian Army and people living in the border areas.
• Tell me more:
  • ‘Panchshul Pulse’ operates on 88.4 FM and is run from the Army Public School of the ‘Panchshul Brigade’. The station can be heard within a 12 km radius of its location.
  • Programmes will focus on local history, culture, society, and occupations such as agriculture and horticulture. The station will also highlight achievements of martyrs, soldiers, sportspersons, and contributors in social and cultural sectors.
  • The radio station is operated under ‘Operation Sadbhavana’.

Source: ET

3. Indigenous Surya VHF Radar Delivered to Indian Air Force

• What:
  • The Indian Air Force has received the first of six indigenous Surya Very High Frequency (VHF) radar systems developed by a Bengaluru-based company.
• Why:
  • The radar aims to strengthen India’s air defense by detecting stealth aircraft and reducing dependence on imported technology.
• Tell me more:
  • Surya radar is a mobile, solid-state 3D system designed to track stealth and low-observable aerial targets using VHF band.
  • It offers a detection range of 360 kilometers for targets with a radar cross-section of 2 square meters and features a staring mode for enhanced tracking.
  • The system is mounted on two 6×6 vehicles, rotates 10 times per minute, and is built for rapid deployment in diverse terrains.
  • The radar complements other Indian systems like Akash and QRSAM missiles and supports real-time response to aerial threats.
  • The radar was showcased at Aero India 2025 and has potential for export and international cooperation.

Source: ET

4. Indrajaal Infra Launched to Protect Critical Infrastructure

• What:
  • Indrajaal has introduced its AI-powered anti-drone solution, Indrajaal Infra, to protect high-value infrastructure from drone threats.
• Why:
  • The solution aims to secure critical assets like power plants, ports, and airports against rising drone warfare and ensure operational continuity.
• Tell me more:
  • Indrajaal Infra uses the SkyOS platform, integrating AI-driven threat detection with sensors, jammers, spoofers, and command intelligence.
  • The system can secure up to 4,000 sq km of airspace from rogue drones.
  • Indrajaal Infra was operational at a naval port in Gujarat during recent hostilities and is now being deployed at India’s largest naval port in Karnataka.
  • The solution addresses gaps in conventional surveillance and perimeter defences exposed during Operation Sindoor.
  • Indrajaal Infra is designed for both peacetime readiness and wartime resilience.

Source: TOI

Awards

1. LIC Sets Guinness World Record for Policy Sales

• What:
  • Life Insurance Corporation of India set a Guinness World Record for selling the most life insurance policies in 24 hours.
• Why:
  • The record was set on January 20, 2025, with 4,52,839 LIC agents issuing 5,88,107 life insurance policies across India in one day.
• Tell me more:
  • The event was called ‘Mad Million Day’ and was led by LIC MD and CEO Siddhartha Mohanty.
  • The initiative was started by LIC MD and CEO Siddhartha Mohanty.

2. 78th Cannes Film Festival in France

• Cannes is one of the most important film festivals, along with Venice and Berlin. The jury was led by French actor Juliette Binoche.

Source: NOA BS

3. Sumeet Tappoo Receives Fiji’s Highest Civilian Honour

• What:
  • Sumeet Tappoo has been awarded the Companion of the Order of Fiji for his outstanding service through humanitarian work and music.
• Why:
  • The honour recognises his lifelong commitment to serving Fiji and making a difference through compassion and cultural pride.
• Tell me more:
  • The award was presented by the President of Fiji at a ceremony in Suva, with Dr Krupali Tappoo and Sri Madhusudan Sai also receiving the honour.
  • Sumeet Tappoo is the Chairman of Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital, which provides free heart surgeries to children in Fiji and the Pacific Islands.
  • Sri Madhusudan Sai was recognised for founding the hospital and for global contributions to free healthcare, nutrition, and education.

Source: TP

Important Days

1. International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories – May 25-31

• UN Focus: Non-Self-Governing Territories: a sacred trust

Sports

1. Arsenal Wins Women’s Champions League After 18 Years

• What:
  • Arsenal defeated Barcelona 1-0 to win the Women’s Champions League for the second time.
• Tell me more:
  • Stina Blackstenius scored the winning goal in the 75th minute, assisted by Beth Mead.
  • The final was played at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.
  • Arsenal became the first and only English club to win the top women’s club title 18 years ago and now repeated the achievement.

2. Kush Maini Becomes First Indian to Win F2 at Monaco

• Kush Maini became the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race at the Monaco Grand Prix by winning the Sprint Race.
• Kush Maini is a reserve driver for the BWT Alpine F1 team.

3. Khelo India Northeast Games to Be Held Annually

• What:
  • The government will organise Khelo India Northeast Games every year in one of the eight northeastern states.
• Why:
  • The initiative aims to strengthen the sports ecosystem in the region and identify sporting talent across the country.
• Tell me more:
  • The announcement was made by Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 in New Delhi.
  • The government is planning a major talent identification drive where anyone can upload a player’s performance video on the National Sports Repository System (NSRS) portal.
  • Sports Authority of India will send scouts to assess the athlete’s performance and select them for Khelo India Centre or National Centres of Excellence based on their potential.
  • The government is targeting to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and the Summer Olympics in 2036.

4. Malaysia Masters Super 500 – Men’s Singles (2025)

Source: IE

5. Neeraj Chopra Secures Second Place at Chorzow Meet

• What:
  • Neeraj Chopra finished second in the men’s javelin throw at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025 athletics meet in Chorzow, Poland.
• Why:
  • The performance continues Neeraj Chopra’s streak of finishing in the top two in international competitions since June 2021.
• Tell me more:
  • Neeraj Chopra’s best throw was 84.14m in wet conditions, achieved on his final attempt.
  • Germany’s Julian Weber won the event with a throw of 86.12m, while Anderson Peters finished third.
  • Neeraj Chopra set a new national record of 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League the previous week.
  • The Chorzow meet is a Silver-level event on the World Athletics Continental Tour and is in its 71st edition.
  • The meet record belongs to Jan Zelezny, who is also Neeraj’s coach.

Appointments

1. Miao Lijie Named Ambassador for FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025

• Chinese women’s basketball legend and FIBA Hall of Famer Miao Lijie has also been named as the ambassador for FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 to be played in Shenzhen (China) from July 13-20, 2025.

2. Neeraj Chopra Becomes Brand Ambassador for Audi India

• Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has partnered with Audi India as its new brand ambassador.

Miscellaneous

1. Pat Cummins Releases Book ‘Tested’ on Leadership

• What:
  • Australian cricketer Pat Cummins has released a book titled ‘Tested’ that explores decisions, choices, thoughts, and instincts shaping lives and leadership.
• Tell me more:
  • Pat Cummins is the captain of the Australian cricket team and is known for his leadership both on and off the field.
  • ‘Tested’ stands out from traditional sports memoirs by focusing on collective achievement and shared wisdom.

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