National News

122nd Episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through the 122nd episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' on 25th May 2025.

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India Becomes the World’s Fourth-Largest Economy

• In a press conference during the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting, NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam stated that India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. He further mentioned that India is expected to overtake Germany and reach the third position within the next 2.5 to 3 years.

International News

25% Tariff on iPhone Imports from India: USA

• US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured in India and imported into the United States.
• However, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), despite this tariff, Make in India iPhones will remain cheaper in the US market.

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Steps to Lift Sanctions: Syria

• The United States has taken significant steps to remove sanctions imposed on Syria. This action follows President Donald Trump’s promise to assist the war-torn country in its reconstruction efforts.

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Sports News

Malaysia Masters Tournament 2025

• The Malaysia Masters Tournament 2025, a badminton competition, was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this tournament, India’s Kidambi Srikanth finished as the runner-up.
• In the men’s singles final, Srikanth lost to China’s Shi Feng Li with scores of 21-11, 21-9.

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100th ATP Tour Title

• Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic won his 100th ATP Tour title.
• He achieved this historic milestone by defeating Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the final of the Geneva Open 2025.

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First Khelo India Beach Games 2025

• The inaugural Khelo India Beach Games 2025 were held from 19 to 24 May 2025 at the famous Ghoghla Beach in the Union Territory of Diu.
• This edition featured six medal events: Beach Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Beach Sepak Takraw, Beach Kabaddi, Penchak Silat, and Open Water Swimming. Additionally, two non-medal demonstration sports—Mallakhamb and Tug of War—were also included in the Diu Khelo India Beach Games.

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First Hockey India Masters Cup 2025

• The inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 will be held from 18 June to 27 June in Chennai.
• This tournament is for former players and will feature both men’s and women’s categories.

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Junior World Cup Shooting 2025

• At the Junior World Cup Shooting 2025 held in Suhl, Germany, India’s Sambhavi Shravan Ksheersagar won the gold medal in the women’s 10-meter air rifle event.
• In the same event, India’s Ojasvi Thakur secured the silver medal.

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Rank and Index

Top 10 Tourist Destinations List

• The Taj Mahal continues to be the top choice for both domestic and international tourists and holds the first position in the list of top 10 tourist destinations for 2024–25 among monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
• This ranking was prepared by the Director General of ASI based on the number of visitors across 3,695 protected monuments in the country.

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Monitor Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) Report

• According to a report by the UK-based organization Monitor Action on Armed Violence (AOAV), Pakistan ranked seventh globally in terms of civilian deaths caused by explosive weapons in the year 2024.
• According to the report, there were 790 civilian casualties in Pakistan in 2024, of which 210 were killed and 580 were injured. This figure is based on 248 incidents, which is the highest since 2014.

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DIAL Sustainability Report 2024

• Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has become India’s busiest and greenest airport.
• According to the 2024 Sustainability Report released by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), it is the only airport in Asia to receive the highest Level 5 accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) for its efforts in reducing carbon emissions.

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Appointments

Shubman Gill

• Indian cricket team’s star batsman Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian Test team.

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Art and Culture

Shirui Lily Festival 2025

• The fifth edition of the state-level Shirui Lily Festival 2025, which began on 20 May, concluded on 24 May 2025 at Bakshi Ground in Ukhrul district, Manipur.
• Organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur, the festival aims to promote awareness and conservation of the rare and endangered Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae) plant.

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Important Days

World Thyroid Day

• World Thyroid Day is observed every year on 25 May to raise awareness about the thyroid gland, related disorders, the importance of timely diagnosis, and appropriate treatment.
• The day was established in 2007 by the Thyroid Federation International (TFI). It was chosen to commemorate the founding of the European Thyroid Association (ETA), which was established on 25 May 1965.

World Football Day

• World Football Day is observed every year on 25 May to recognize the global significance of football and its social, cultural, and economic impact.
• The day was officially proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on 7 May 2024 through unanimous adoption.

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