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20 May, 2025
GK Update
Sun 07 Apr, 2024
National News
IICA Certified CSR Professional Programme
- Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) conducted an immersive CSR in-person Programme of its flagship course in Goa, to bolster Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India.
About IICA
| HQ: Manesar, Haryana | Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs |
Gi Tag to Sitars and Tanpuras
- Sitars and tanpuras of Miraj, a small town in Sangli district of Maharashtra, received Geographical Indication tags.
International News
Mexico breaks diplomatic ties with Ecuador
- Mexico has suspended relations with Ecuador after the arrest of former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas by Ecuadorian authorities from the Mexican embassy in Quito.
| Capital of Mexico: Mexico City | Capital of Ecuador: Quito |
Economy
RECPDCL
- REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has handed over two project-specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) formed for implementation of Inter State Power Transmission project in Kallam area, Osmanabad, Maharashtra and Intra-State Power Transmission Project in Uttar Pradesh.
| RECPDCL: Subsidiary of Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Limited |
Science and Technology
Avian Influenza H5N1
- In late March 2024, a multistate outbreak of H5N1 in dairy cows was detected in the U.S.
- So far, H5N1 has been detected in over 12 herds from six states — Texas, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Idaho and Ohio.
| Symptoms | Loss of Appetite, Low-grade fever, Reduced lactation etc. |
Environment
Green Credit Programme
- The Union Environment Ministry announced the rules for its Green Credit Programme (GCP) after which 10 States have identified parcels of degraded forest land that will be available for individuals, groups, public and private sector units to earn and potentially trade green credits.
About GCP
| Launched: October 2023 | Under: Environment Protection Act 1986 |
Defence
INS Sharda
- Admiral R Hari Kumar (Chief of the Naval Staff), during his visit to Southern Naval Command, Kochi, awarded 'On the Spot Unit Citation' to INS Sharda for successful conduct of anti-piracy operations.
| Indian Navy Day | 4 December |
MSRA
- The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a government enterprise, has signed the Master Shipyard Repair Agreement (MSRA), a non-financial agreement, with the United States Navy.
- This will facilitate repair of US Naval vessels under Military Sealift Command in Cochin Shipyard.
About CSL
| Estb: 1972 | HQ: Kochi, Kerala |
Indian Coast Guard Aquatic Centre
- Indian Coast Guard Director General Rakesh Pal inaugurated the Indian Coast Guard Aquatic Centre at ICGS Mandapam near Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu.
| Indian Coast Guard Day | 1 February |
Sports
Kazakhstan International Badminton Challenge tournament 2024
- Indian shuttlers Anupama Upadhyaya and M. Tharun have clinched Women’s and Men’s singles titles, at Kazakhstan International Badminton Challenge tournament 2024 in Astana.
Person in News
Peter Pellegrini
- Peter Pellegrini won the presidential election of Slovakia.
Virat Kohli
- Virat Kohli became the first-ever batter in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to reach the milestone of 7500 runs.
Srini Pallia
- Wipro Ltd. appointed Srini Pallia as the CEO and MD with immediate effect.
Important Days
World Health Day 2024
- The World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7 to raise awareness towards global wellbeing.
| Theme: 'My Health, My Right' |