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National News
Agreement between MSDE and Meta
- The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with Meta to provide information related to employment opportunities, training programs, courses, and nearby skill centers directly to people via WhatsApp.
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Inauguration of Weapon System Testing Centre
- An Automated Automotive and Weapon System Testing Centre has been inaugurated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- This centre has been established at the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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| This centre will provide state-of-the-art facilities for testing and evaluation of modern weapon systems and military vehicles, thereby promoting indigenous defence production and self-reliance. |
Sports News
Italian Open 2025
- The Italian Open 2025 was held from 6th to 18th May 2025 at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy.
- This tournament is played on clay courts and is a major event under the ATP 1000 and WTA 1000 categories.
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Economy and Banking
Restrictions on Various Products from Bangladesh
- The Government of India has imposed an immediate ban on the import of ready-made garments (RMG), processed food, fruit/fruit-flavored and carbonated beverages, cotton waste, plastic and PVC products, wooden furniture, etc. from Bangladesh through land routes.
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Increase in Indian Garment Exports
- In April 2025, Indian garment exports grew by 7.45% year-on-year due to strong demand from the US market.
- According to the Ministry of Commerce, total exports of goods and services from India in April reached $73.80 billion, showing a robust increase of 12.7% compared to $65.48 billion in the same month last year.
Science and Technology
PSLV-C61/EOS-09 Mission: ISRO
- ISRO’s PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission failed on 18 May 2025.
- The primary reason for the mission failure was a technical fault in the rocket’s third stage (PS3).
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125th Anniversary of KSO
- The Indian Postal Department has issued a special commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO).
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Person In News
Miss Estonia Eliz Randma
- Miss Estonia Eliz Randma won the gold medal at the 72nd Miss World Sports Challenge.
- The competition was held at Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad.
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Salahuddin Ahmed
- Salahuddin Ahmed, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), strongly criticized the interim government’s chief advisor, Professor Yunus, for appointing a foreign national as the country’s National Security Advisor.
| The Yunus-led interim government appointed Khalilur Rahman as Bangladesh's National Security Adviser on 9 April. |
Important Days
World Hypertension Day
- World Hypertension Day is observed every year on 17th May with the aim of raising awareness about high blood pressure (hypertension) and highlighting the importance of its prevention, detection, and control.
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World AIDS Vaccine Day
- World AIDS Vaccine Day is observed every year on 18th May to raise awareness about the importance of developing an effective vaccine against HIV and AIDS.
- The day was first observed on 18th May 1998, marking the first anniversary of a speech delivered by then U.S. President Bill Clinton at Morgan State University on 18th May 1997.
International Museum Day
- International Museum Day is observed every year to raise awareness about the social, cultural, and educational role of museums.
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