03rd June 2025

1. Centre Notifies Guidelines to Boost Electric Car Manufacturing in India
2. Heinrich Klaasen Announces Retirement from International Cricket
3. Glenn Maxwell Bids Farewell to ODI Cricket After 13-Year Career
4. Padmanabhan Appointed Chairman of Tata Chemicals
5. Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann Appointed Senior Air Staff Officer of Western Air Command
6. Maiden Visit of EUNAVFOR Ships to India Marks Strengthening of Maritime Ties
7. Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana Appointed New CINCAN: A Milestone for Joint Defence Leadership
8. Asheesh Pandey and Kalyan Kumar Appointed to Top Posts in PSU Banks
9. Rajiv Memani Takes Charge as CII President for FY26
10. India’s First AI SEZ to Be Set Up in Nava Raipur with ₹1,000 Crore Investment
11. DRDO’s Uttam AESA vs Israeli EL/M-2052: Radar Technology Compared
12. “WADA’s Leadership Secured: Witold Bańka and Yang Yang Re-Elected for Final Term”
13. Luís Montenegro Reappointed as Portugal’s Prime Minister
14. D Gukesh Defeats Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025
15. Delhi’s IGIA Among Top 10 Airport Hubs in Asia-Pacific & Middle East
16. Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri Crowned Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad
17. Malaysia & UAE Jointly Elected as Presidency of UN-Habitat General Assembly for 2025–29
18. SBI Report: India’s GDP Grows at 7.4% in Q4FY25; Projects 6.3–6.5% GDP for FY26
19. CGA Data: India Achieves FY25 Fiscal Deficit Target of 4.77% of GDP
20. FSIB Recommends Asheesh Pandey, Kalyan Kumar as MD & CEO of UBI and CBI
21. Brand Ambassador Appointments in May 2025: Shubman Gill – Oakley, Shraddha Kapoor – Eureka Forbes, Dushyant Sridhar – Ramraj Cotton
22. Sidi Ould Tah Elected as New President of AfDB for 5-Year Term
23. Prathapa Reddy Appointed as Chairman of Telangana Grameena Bank for 3 years
24. Kannada Poet & Playwright H.S. Venkatesha Murthy Passed Away
25. Veteran Naturalist and ‘BirdMan’ Sunjoy Monga Passes Away
26. World Milk Day 2025 – June 01
27. Global Day of Parents 2025 – June 01
28. International Sex Workers’ Day 2025 – June 2
29. Telangana Government Notified Tiger Corridor of Kawal as ‘Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve’

State News

1. India’s First AI-Centric SEZ to be Set Up in Nava Raipur

• What:
  • India’s first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being established in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
• Why:
  • The project aims to make India a global leader in technology and support the development and operation of AI and computer data-related technologies.
• Tell me more:
  • The SEZ will be developed by RackBank Datacenters Pvt. Ltd. with an investment of about ₹1,000 crores.
  • It will cover around 6 acres and include a 1.5 lakh square feet data center with advanced technology.
  • Four high-density data centers with a combined capacity of 80 megawatts are planned for the future.
  • The government has provided tax exemptions and legal relaxations to boost technology development.
  • Major companies like Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta will run their AI services from this zone.
  • The SEZ will generate jobs for IT engineers, data specialists, cybersecurity officers, and network managers.

Source: ET

2. Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve Declared in Telangana

• What:
  • Telangana government has declared the tiger corridor area connecting Kawal Tiger Reserve with Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve as the ‘Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve’.
• Why:
  • The reserve is created to protect wildlife corridors and habitats, ensuring safe movement and conservation of tigers and other species.
• Tell me more:
  • The reserve covers 1,492.88 square kilometres across Asifabad and Kagaznagar divisions in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district.
  • It links several protected areas including Tadoba, Kanhargaon, Tipeshwar, Chaprala (Maharashtra), and Indravati Tiger Reserve (Chhattisgarh).
  • The area is home to tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears, wolves, hyenas, honey badgers, jungle cats, and over 240 bird species.
  • Tiger Census 2022 reported at least four adult tigers and three cubs, with over 45 unique tigers recorded in the last decade.

Source: TH

International News

1. African Development Bank Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings

• What:
  • Sidi Ould Tah, former finance minister of Mauritania, has been elected as the new president of the African Development Bank Group for a five-year term starting 1 September.
  • The election took place during the African Development Bank Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire from 26-30 May.
• Tell me more:
  • The meetings focused on the theme “Making Africa’s Capital Work Better for Africa’s Development.”
  • The Bank renewed the Nigeria Trust Fund for 15 years, with Nigeria contributing an additional $500 million.
  • The 2025 meetings included 60 side events, cultural programs, and recognized outgoing executive directors and board members.
  • The 2026 Annual Meetings will be held in Congo Brazzaville from 25-29 May 2026.

Source: afdb

Defence News

1. EU Naval Force Ships Visit Mumbai for Maritime Cooperation

• What:
  • ESPS Reina Sofia (Spanish Navy) and ITS Antonio Marceglia (Italian Navy), operating under the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR), visited Mumbai from 26 May to 01 June 2025 for an operational turn around.
• Why:
  • The visit aimed to strengthen maritime cooperation between the Indian Navy and EUNAVFOR, following discussions between the leaders of India and the European Union.
• Tell me more:
  • This was the first EUNAVFOR visit to India under the European Union’s banner.
  • The EUNAVFOR delegation, led by Rear Admiral Davide Da Pozzo, met with Rear Admiral Vidyadhar Harke of the Indian Navy to discuss expanding military cooperation.
  • Activities included Subject Matter Expert Exchanges and a Table Top Exercise to improve tactical-level cooperation at sea.
  • A joint exercise at sea involving both EUNAVFOR ships and Indian Navy ships and aircraft was planned after the Mumbai visit.

Source: PIB

Important Days

1. World Milk Day 2025 – June 1

• Theme: “Let’s Celebrate the Power of Dairy”

Source: PIB

2. Global Day of Parents 2025 – June 1

• Theme: “Raising Parents”

Source: UN

3. International Sex Workers’ Day 2025 – June 2

Sports

1. Heinrich Klaasen Announces Retirement from International Cricket

• South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen has retired from international cricket to focus on spending more time with his family.

Source: IT

2. Glenn Maxwell Retires from ODI Cricket After 13 Years

• What:
  • Australian allrounder Glenn Maxwell has retired from One Day International (ODI) cricket after a 13-year career.
• Tell me more:
  • Maxwell played 149 ODIs for Australia since his debut in 2012 and scored nearly 4,000 runs.
  • He won two ODI World Cups with Australia, in 2015 and 2023.
  • Maxwell is known for having the highest ODI batting strike-rate among players with at least 2,000 runs, finishing at 126.70.

Source: ET

Appointments

1. Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann Appointed SASO of Western Air Command

• Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann has taken charge as the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) of the Western Air Command, Indian Air Force.

Source: TOI

2. Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana Takes Charge as ANC Commander

• What:
  • Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana has assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC).
• Why:
  • The appointment aims to lead India’s only tri-service operational command to protect strategic interests in the Indian Ocean Region.
• Tell me more:
  • The ANC integrates the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard and is headquartered at Sri Vijaya Puram.
  • Lt Gen Rana was commissioned into the 10th Battalion of The Garhwal Rifles on December 19, 1987, and later commanded the same battalion.
  • He is the first Chief of Defence Intelligence to be elevated to a Commander-in-Chief appointment.

Source: IT

3. FSIB Recommends New MD & CEOs for UBI, Central Bank

• What:
  • The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Asheesh Pandey as MD & CEO of Union Bank of India and Kalyan Kumar as MD & CEO of Central Bank of India.
• Tell me more:
  • Asheesh Pandey is currently Executive Director at Bank of Maharashtra.
  • Kalyan Kumar is currently Executive Director at Punjab National Bank.
  • FSIB is responsible for recommending appointments for top positions in public sector banks.

Source: HBL

4. Rajiv Memani Appointed President of CII for 2025-26

• What:
  • Rajiv Memani, Chairman and CEO of EY India, has taken charge as President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the 2025-26 term.
• Tell me more:
  • Rajiv Memani is also a member of the EY Global Executive Board and Chair of its Growth Markets Council.
  • R. Mukundan, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Chemicals Ltd, has become CII President-Designate for 2025-26.
  • Suchitra K. Ella, co-founder and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech International Ltd, has become CII Vice President for 2025-26.
  • R. Mukundan joined Tata Administrative Service in 1990 and is an alumnus of FMS Delhi, IIT Roorkee, and Harvard Business School.
  • Suchitra K. Ella helped found Bharat Biotech in 1996.

Source: TH

5. Malaysia Elected President of UN-Habitat Assembly

• What:
  • Malaysia has been elected president of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) General Assembly for the 2025-2029 term.
• Why:
  • The presidency aims to strengthen multilateral collaboration and promote sustainable urban development worldwide.
• Tell me more:
  • Malaysia’s presidency was unanimously approved by all 193 member states at the UN-Habitat Assembly in Nairobi.
  • Malaysia is represented by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming and takes over from Mexico.
  • Malaysia will hold the presidency and a seat on the Executive Board jointly with the United Arab Emirates to represent the Asia Pacific region.
  • The UN-Habitat Assembly is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and convenes every four years.
  • The Assembly is the highest global decision-making body on sustainable urbanisation and human settlements.

Source: TS

6. Shubman Gill Becomes Oakley’s Brand Ambassador in India

• Oakley has announced Indian cricketer Shubman Gill as its new brand ambassador and the face of the “Artifacts from the future” campaign in India.
• Oakley is recognized for its innovative lens and frame technologies that enhance sports performance. The campaign blends sport and culture, encouraging the next generation to push beyond limits.

Source: ET

7. Shraddha Kapoor Named Brand Ambassador for Eureka Forbes

• What:
  • Eureka Forbes has announced actress Shraddha Kapoor as the brand ambassador for its range of vacuum cleaners.
• Tell me more:
  • Eureka Forbes is a leading health and hygiene brand in India with over four decades of legacy in vacuum cleaning.
  • The company has launched Forbes SmartClean Robotic Vacuum Cleaners featuring AI and LiDAR technology for efficient cleaning.

Source: BW

8. Dushyanth Sridhar Named Brand Ambassador for Ramraj Cotton

• What:
  • Ramraj Cotton has appointed Vedic scholar and cultural exponent Dushyanth Sridhar as brand ambassador to promote the Acharya Panchakacham Veshti.
• Why:
  • The aim is to popularise the Acharya Panchakacham Veshti as a symbol of spiritual heritage and Indian identity, especially beyond South India.
• Tell me more:
  • Ramraj Cotton sells over 4,000 varieties across India, with the Panchakacham veshti specially made for gurus and Acharyas.
  • The Acharya Panchakacham Veshti is associated with respected spiritual leaders like Adi Shankara, Ramanuja, Vedanta Desika, Madhvacharya, and Kanchi Mahaperiyava.
  • Dushyanth Sridhar believes that youth should embrace traditional attire to uphold cultural values.
  • Ramraj Cotton is based in Tiruppur and is known for its wide range of traditional Indian wear.

Source: HBL

9. Prathapa Reddy Appointed Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank

• What:
  • Prathapa Reddy, Deputy General Manager of State Bank of India (SBI), has been appointed as Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank (APGVB).
• Tell me more:
  • APGVB is supported by SBI and serves clients across 28 regions in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
  • APGVB is a Local Rustic Bank focused on economic development and financial inclusion.
  • APGVB operates in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Source: HBL

Miscellaneous

1. Dr. H.S. Venkatesha Murthy, Renowned Kannada Poet, Passes Away

• Dr. H.S. Venkatesha Murthy, a well-known Kannada poet, playwright, and scholar, passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 81 due to age-related health issues.

Source: HT

2. Sunjoy Monga, Renowned Naturalist and BirdMan, Passes Away

• Sunjoy Monga, veteran naturalist, author, and bird expert known as the BirdMan, passed away at the age of 63 in Mumbai.
• He ran nature education programs like ‘Chhoton ka Funda – Hara Banao Project’ and ‘Young Rangers’, reaching students in over 100 Mumbai schools.

Source: TOI

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