30th May 2025

1. Hitachi India Appoints N Venu as Its Managing Director
2. India’s Mahendra Gurjar Sets World Record in World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland
3. Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Barriers with 800 Goals in Club Football
4. Vogue Eyewear Welcomes Shahid Kapoor as a New Brand Ambassador in India
5. Shubman Gill, an Indian Cricketer, Appointed as Brand Ambassador for Oakley
6. Bollywood Actress, Shraddha Kapoor Appointed as Brand Ambassador for Eureka Forbes
7. Raja Kumari Makes History at AMAs 2025
8. Nagshankar Temple of Assam Becomes Modern Temple for Turtle Conservation
9. Aizawl Becomes 4th Northeast Capital Linked to National Railway Network
10. India’s 1st Privately-Led Helicopter Manufacturing Unit to be Set Up by Tata-Airbus in Karnataka
11. Vishwanath Karthikey Becomes Youngest Indian to Complete Seven Summits Challenge
12. WMO Report 2025-29: Global Temperature Likely to Exceed 1.5°C in next 5 years
13. SBI Life, Vidyaniti Acquire 4.25% Stake in NHIIT for Rs.1,100 Crore
14. Sebi bars former IndusInd Bank CEO, four others from market for insider trading
15. Sadhguru Conferred ‘Global Indian of the Year 2025’ Award by CIF
16. PepsiCo Joins as Official Partner of Formula 1
17. India to Host 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships After 44 Years
18. World Digestive Health Day 2025 – May 29
19. International Everest Day 2025 – May 29
20. Goa Statehood Day 2025: Celebrating 39 Years of Progress
21. International Day of Potato 2025, Date, Theme, History and Significance
22. Defence production up 15% at record ~ 1.46 trillion in FY25

State News

1. Nagshankar Temple Recognized for Turtle Conservation Efforts

• What:
  • Nagshankar temple in Assam’s Biswanath district has been designated a model temple for turtle conservation.
• Why:
  • The recognition aims to promote grassroots-level conservation of turtles and highlight the temple’s successful efforts.
• Tell me more:
  • The announcement was made at an event on World Turtle Day (May 23), organized by Kaziranga National Park, Assam State Zoo, Nagshankar Temple Committee, DBT-NER Biotech Hub Chaiduar College, and conservation groups.
  • The temple sustains 13 species of freshwater turtles, including critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, near-threatened, and least concern species.
  • Turtles in the temple complex are cared for by the Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) Foundation India.
  • The event featured spiritual songs, release of a freshwater turtle identification brochure, and acknowledgement of ‘Kaso Mitras’ (community turtle guardians).

Source: TH

3. Aizawl Gets Rail Link to National Network

• What:
  • Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, has been connected to India’s national railway network for the first time through the new Bairabi–Sairang railway line.
• Why:
  • The railway line aims to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, boost trade and tourism, and support development in remote areas.
• Tell me more:
  • The Bairabi–Sairang line is 51.38 km long with a revised budget of Rs 5,021.45 crore.
  • The project is almost finished, with over 94% of physical work and 97% of the budget completed.
  • The line includes 32 tunnels, 144 bridges, 15 covered cut tunnels, five road overbridges, and six underpasses.
  • Aizawl is now the fourth northeastern capital to get a rail link, after Assam, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The route is divided into four sections, with Bairabi–Hortoki already commissioned in July 2024.

Source: N18

4. Goa Celebrates 39th Statehood Day on May 30

• What:
  • Goa marked its 39th Statehood Day on May 30, 2025, celebrating its status as the 25th state of India.
• Why:
  • The day is celebrated to remember Goa’s official integration as a state in the Indian Union after centuries of Portuguese rule.
• Tell me more:
  • Goa was a Portuguese colony for over 450 years before being liberated by India in December 1961 and made a union territory with Daman and Diu.
  • Goa attained full statehood on May 30, 1987, and Panaji was chosen as the capital with Konkani as the official language.
  • The 39th Statehood Day was celebrated at Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Panaji, with book releases, web series launches, photo exhibitions, and felicitation of Goan brands.
  • The day is marked by cultural events and festivities across the state.

Source: IE

Banking and Economy

1. Tata Group and Airbus Set Up Helicopter Assembly Line in Kolar, Karnataka

• What:
  • Tata Group, in partnership with Airbus, is setting up India’s first privately-led Final Assembly Line for helicopters in Kolar, Karnataka.
• Why:
  • The initiative aims to support India’s goal of self-sufficiency in aerospace manufacturing and boost indigenous civil aircraft capabilities.
• Tell me more:
  • The facility will assemble Airbus H125 civil helicopters for India and neighbouring countries and will be the fourth such facility globally after France, the US, and Brazil.
  • This is Tata Advanced Systems Ltd’s second major project with Airbus, after the C-295 military aircraft unit in Vadodara, Gujarat.
  • India plans to gradually create a self-reliant ecosystem for commercial aircraft manufacturing through a Special Purpose Vehicle involving industry experts, technicians, and government officials.
  • India’s large population and fast-growing economy are driving demand for more aircraft, and the country is expected to need over 2,000 new planes in the next 20 years.

Source: ET

2. SBI Life Insurance and Vidyaniti LLP Buy Stake in NHIT

• What:
  • SBI Life Insurance and Vidyaniti LLP acquired a 4.25% unit-holding in National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) for Rs 1,100 crore through an open market transaction.
• Why:
  • The transaction supports the government’s National Monetisation Pipeline by enabling investment in infrastructure through NHIT units.
• Tell me more:
  • National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) is an infrastructure investment trust sponsored by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
  • NHIT was set up in 2021 to support the National Monetisation Pipeline.
  • In March, SBI Mutual Fund sold a 4.7% stake in NHIT for Rs 815 crore.

Source: BS

3. SEBI Bars IndusInd Bank Officials for Insider Trading

• What:
  • SEBI has barred five IndusInd Bank officials, including former MD and CEO Sumant Kathpalia, from accessing the securities market for alleged insider trading in the bank’s shares.
• Why:
  • The action was taken because the officials traded while having Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) about discrepancies in the bank’s derivative portfolio.
• Tell me more:
  • SEBI froze the officials’ bank accounts to the extent of ₹19.78 crore, which represents the gains made through such trades.
  • The trades occurred during the UPSI period from December 4, 2023, to March 10, 2025, before the information was made public.
  • Kathpalia and Khurana sold large numbers of shares during this period, and other officials also sold shares.
  • IndusInd Bank later reported a net loss of ₹2,329 crore in Q4 FY25, its first quarterly loss in 19 years.

Source: IE

Reports and Indices

1. WMO Warns of High Chance of Exceeding 1.5°C Warming

• What:
  • The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) reported a 70% chance that the average global temperature for 2025-2029 will be more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
• Why:
  • The warning aims to highlight the urgent need for climate action to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
• Tell me more:
  • There is an 80% chance that at least one year between 2025 and 2029 will be the warmest on record, exceeding 2024.
  • The 1.5°C threshold is a target set in the Paris Agreement to limit global warming.
  • The global mean temperature for each year from 2025 to 2029 is expected to be 1.2 to 1.9°C higher than the 1850-1900 average.
  • Countries must submit new national climate plans for 2031-2035 to the UN climate change office this year.

Source: ET

Defence News

1. India’s Defence Production Reaches Record High in 2024-25

• What:
  • India’s annual defence production touched a record ₹1.46 trillion in 2024-25, with defence exports also reaching an all-time high of over ₹24,000 crore.
• Why:
  • The increase in production and exports aims to strengthen India’s defence sector, promote self-reliance, and support the Make-in-India programme.
• Tell me more:
  • The private sector contributed over ₹32,000 crore, making up about 22% of total defence production.
  • For the first time, the private sector will participate in a major defence project with public sector companies under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.
  • Defence contracts worth ₹2 trillion were signed in FY25, which is double the previous year’s record.
  • India’s defence exports now reach around 100 countries, and the country has become the fourth-largest economy.

Source: BS

Awards

1. Raja Kumari Wins American Music Award for Soundtrack

• What:
  • Indian origin singer-songwriter and rapper Raja Kumari won an American Music Award (AMA) for the song ‘Renegade (We Never Run)’ from ‘Arcane League of Legends: Season 2’.
• Why:
  • The award recognizes Raja Kumari’s contribution to global music and highlights her achievement as an Indian origin artist.
• Tell me more:
  • Raja Kumari was nominated under the Favourite Soundtrack category at the 51st AMA held in Los Angeles.
  • The song is a collaboration between Raja Kumari, Stefflon Don, and Jarina de Marco.
  • ‘Renegade (We Never Run)’ became a global hit and reached the top 10 on the ‘Viral 50’ charts on Spotify.
  • Raja Kumari was chosen for the song because the character in the film is Indian and she represents the culture.

Source: TOI

2. Sadhguru Receives ‘Global Indian of the Year’ Award

• What:
  • Sadhguru, founder of Isha Foundation, was given the ‘Global Indian of the Year’ award by the Canada India Foundation for his work in raising human consciousness and promoting ecological sustainability.
• Why:
  • The Canada India Foundation’s Global Indian Award honours individuals of Indian origin with significant global impact.
• Tell me more:
  • The award recognises Sadhguru’s contributions to global awareness and environmental initiatives through the Conscious Planet movement.
  • The award ceremony took place in Toronto on May 22 and included a CAD 50,000 cash prize.
  • Sadhguru dedicated the prize to the ‘Cauvery Calling’ initiative, which supports tree planting and aims to revitalise the Cauvery River.
  • The Canada India Foundation is a public policy think tank focused on strengthening Canada-India relations.

Source: TOI

Important Days

1. World Digestive Health Day 2025 – May 29

• Theme: Your Digestive Health: Nourish to Flourish

Source: TOI

2. International Everest Day 2025 – May 29

3. International Day of Potato – May 30

• Theme: Shaping history, feeding the future

Source: UN

Sports

1. Mahendra Gurjar Sets World Record in Javelin F42

• What:
  • Mahendra Gurjar set a world record with a 61.17m throw and won gold in the men’s javelin F42 category at the Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland.
• Why:
  • The achievement highlights Gurjar’s excellence in para athletics and sets a new global standard in the F42 javelin event.
• Tell me more:
  • The previous world record was 59.19m, set by Brazil’s Roberto Floriani Edenilson in 2022.
  • Gurjar also won gold in the long jump T42 event with a 5.59m jump, making him Asia number one in this event.
  • The F42 category is for field athletes with movement moderately affected in one leg.

Source: TP

2. Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First to Score 800 Club Goals

• What:
  • Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score 800 club goals at age 40, achieving this milestone in Al-Nassr’s match against Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League.
• Why:
  • This achievement highlights Ronaldo’s exceptional career and sets a new record in football history.
• Tell me more:
  • Ronaldo scored his 800th goal in Al-Nassr’s 3-2 loss to Al-Fateh on May 26, 2025.
  • He has scored 5 goals for Sporting CP, 145 for Manchester United, 450 for Real Madrid, 101 for Juventus, and 99 for Al-Nassr.
  • Ronaldo won the Saudi League top scorer award with 25 goals this season and 35 goals last season.

Source: TOI

3. Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti Becomes Youngest Indian to Complete 7 Summits

• Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti from Hyderabad has become the youngest Indian and the second youngest in the world to complete the 7 Summits challenge by climbing the highest peak on each continent.
• American mountaineer Jordan Romero is the youngest in the world to complete all seven peaks at age 15.

Source: IE

4. 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships to be Held in Ahmedabad

• What:
  • The 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships will be held in Ahmedabad from April 1 to 10, as confirmed by the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF).
• Why:
  • Hosting the event aims to showcase India’s capabilities in organizing major international sports events and promote weightlifting in the country.
• Tell me more:
  • India was awarded the hosting rights by the Asian Weightlifting Federation during its annual Congress last year.
  • This will be the first Asian Championships held under the International Weightlifting Federation’s revised weight categories.
  • The event was originally planned for Gandhinagar but was shifted to Ahmedabad.
  • Ahmedabad will also host the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in August.

Source: TH

Appointments

1. Hitachi India Appoints N Venu as Managing Director

• Hitachi India has appointed N Venu as its new Managing Director, effective June 2, 2025.
• N Venu will also continue as Managing Director and CEO of Hitachi Energy India Limited and Region Head of South Asia at Hitachi Energy.

Source: ET

2. Shahid Kapoor Joins Vogue Eyewear as Brand Ambassador

• Vogue Eyewear has chosen Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor as its new brand ambassador, joining Taapsee Pannu in a new campaign.
• The campaign aims to promote individuality, self-expression, and personal style under the theme ‘No Rules Club’.
• Taapsee Pannu is a longstanding brand ambassador for Vogue Eyewear.

Source: ET

3. Shraddha Kapoor Named Brand Ambassador for Eureka Forbes

• Eureka Forbes has announced actress Shraddha Kapoor as the brand ambassador for its range of vacuum cleaners.

Source: ET

4. Formula 1 and PepsiCo Announce Global Partnership

• What:
  • Formula 1 and PepsiCo have signed a multi-year agreement making PepsiCo an official partner of the sport until 2030.
• Why:
  • The partnership aims to combine the global reach of both brands to engage fans, create unique experiences, and expand their presence worldwide.
• Tell me more:
  • The deal includes PepsiCo brands like Sting Energy (official energy drink), Gatorade (official partner of F1 Sprint), and Doritos (official savoury snack partner).
  • PepsiCo will offer fan engagement through on-pack promotions, digital experiences, and immersive brand activities in Formula 1 Fan Zones.
  • From 2026, PepsiCo’s brand portfolio will be integrated into Formula 1 events through pouring and supply at all Grands Prix.
  • The partnership will also extend to F1 Academy, with further details to be announced.

Source: ET

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