Daily Current Affairs 17 May 2025, Important News headlines (daily GK update)

National News

Amit Shah inaugurated ₹ 500 crore Mac to counter terrorism

• Government of India has launched a lot Revived multi agency center (MAC) Under the Intelligence Bureau to strengthen national security and strengthen anti-terrorism coordination.
• Inaugurated by the new Mac, What ShahConnects and integrates 28 major agencies across the country AI, ML, and GIS Captains.
• It promises Uninterrupted data sharing, Advanced danger predictionAnd a Integrated response system To deal with complex dangers including Terrorism, Naxalism, organized crimeAnd Cyber ​​warfare,
• This strategic upgradation is seen as an important step in securing India’s internal security ecosystem.

Justice Bela M. Trivedi bid farewell to Supreme Court after Trailblazing career

• Justice Bela M. Trivedi, Eleventh woman judge of Supreme Court of IndiaRetired on May 16, 2025Closing Trailblazing career was begun 1995,
• Known to him Site decision In EWS Kota Case, Poxo act interpretationAnd SC sub-classificationJustice Trivedi also worked in various major administrative positions in Gujarat.
• His Judicial heritage Stands out to promote Gender representationto uplift Constitutional valueAnd distribute Progressive decisions But child protection, ReservationAnd Economic justice,

State news

Pushkar Kumbh Returns to Keshav Prayag after 12 years

• Pushkar Kumbh 2025 Started on Keshav PrayagIs located in Honor Of Chamoli districtUttarakhand, after another 12-year-old intervalcoincided with Entry of Jupiter in Gemini,
• There is a major spiritual gathering for the event Vaishnwite devoteeEspecially South IndiaBut Alakanand and Saraswati rivers confluence,
• District administrationUnder the leadership of DM Sandeep TiwariHas made the key Infrastructure reform And Management provision To accommodate the increasing number of pilgrims. The event not only increases Spiritual tourism But also confirms India Diverse cultural clothes,

International news

Yala Glacier declared ‘dead’ in Nepal

• Nepal Yala GlacierOnce an important research site has been declared dead So Rapid meltingFrom scientists, monks and local communities HKH Country Gathered to pay tribute.
• Painted the event Memorial plaqueBuddhist function, and speech emphasizing the scientific and symbolic importance of the glacier.
• Yala’s disadvantage is part of a comprehensive trend Glacier retreat and snow lossThreatening Water security About 2 billion people in Asia.

Honduras opens an embassy in Delhi: promotes India-Central America relations

• Honduras Officially Open your embassy in New DelhiRepresenting the growing diplomatic and economic engagement IndiaIt strengthens relationships in step Business, Development, Climate flexibilityAnd technology,
• India has consistently supported Honduras Humanitarian aid, Medical supplyAnd developmental projects such as This is the center in Ooh And Irrigation initiative,
• With growing trade and presence of Indian companies Bajaj And TvsHonduras provides India Strategic door till Central American market.

Russia and Ukraine have the first direct interaction in 3 years, prisoners agree on the swap

• But May 16, 2025, Russia And Ukraine Start again Direct peace talks In IstanbulOne as a result of one Prisoner exchange agreement To include 1,000 persons from each side.
• Whereas Turkish arbitration Dialogue, failed to reach both nations CeasefireCaused by large scale Russia’s regional demands And Ukraine firm rejection,
• Despite the obstacles, both delegations committed Further conversationOne marking Temporary steps towards diplomacy In a war that lasted for more than three years.

Economy news

India’s exports in April 2025 increase by 9% amid American tariff uncertainty

• Of india Export area A strong start for FY2025 Export export Growing by 9% In April, led by Engineering And Electronics goods,
• Spike was largely operated Tariff uncertainty In WeOne as a result of one 27% increase in exports to Washington,
• Despite the increase in Import To broaden trade deficitIncrease in Service exportWith solid performance in Gems and Jewelry, MedicinesAnd ClothingIndicates Flexibility and diversification In India’s trade strategy.

RBI has estimated inflation to align with the target in the financial year

Books and writer news

PMAY-U Coffee Table Book released in Kohima to highlight urban housing progress

• Government of Nagaland Issued coffee table book On May 16, 2025 by title “Change life”Showing the effect of PMAY-U In the state.
• Publication throws light on success stories affordable housing, Urban developmentAnd Community empowerment Below Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urbanlaunched in 2015 From Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs,
• The mission has greatly improved the lives of thousands of urban poor in Nagaland through its inclusive and sustainable approach.

Sports news

Rohit Sharma Stand inaugurated at the stadium

• But May 16, 2025, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Unveiled Rohit Sharma Stand But Wankhed stadiumRemembering the cricketer’s test and T20i retirement and their achievements, including the leading India in India T20 World Cup 2024 And Champions Trophy 2025 Victory.
• MCA also honored Ajit wadekarIndia’s 1971 series winning captain, and Sharad PawarFormer MCA, BCCI and ICC President.
• MCA Office Lounge Was dedicated to Amol kaleFurther is celebrating cricket contribution.
• Participated in the ceremony Mumbai Indians squadDignitaries, and previous players.

Neeraj Chopra crosses the 90 -meter mark, the Doha Diamond League finishes second in 2025.

• Neeraj Chopra, Olympic champion of IndiaAchieved Career-Defining Milestone Violating 90 meter barrier In spear with one 90.23m throw But 2025 Doha Diamond League,
• He became First Indian And Third asian To do this, join an elite group Global athleteDespite its historical attempt, Chopra ended SecondAs Julian Weber of Germany be produced World-spectre throw 91.06 m in the final round.
• Chopra Satisfaction and hopeTo achieve the purpose of More 90 m+ throwing In future events.

First Grand Chess Tour title in Pragnanandha Clinic Classic

• Grandmaster R. Pregnancy Scripted a Historical victory But Superbet Classic 2025Part of Grand chess tourDefeated by defeating Maxim watier-lagrev In the last tiebreak game.
• Share the lead with Alirza firouja And after the Western-Lagrav classical round, Pragganandha performed remarkable Compilation and skills In Blitz formatFinally safe 1.5 points In the tiebreak.
• This victory is a marked Significant return It shows the loss of its previous year’s playoffs and the rise of India Chess domination On the global stage.

Science and Technology News

India-Japan Lupax Mission enters the design phase

• India and Japan Chandrayan -5 (also called Lupace) Mission is moving forward design phaseTarget to find out Water and water On the moon South pole,
• Scheduled for launch in 2027–28 On Japan H3 rocket6.5 tonnes of lander and A 350 kg rover Equipped with Seven instruments (From ISRO, Jacksa, ESAAnd NASA) will perform In-Seetu scientific experiment,
• There is a strong symbol of the project Global cooperation And follows India’s success Chandrayan -3 Objective.

India discovers human stability in space under the BIOE3 policy

• India has announced this First biological space experiment Rider International Space Station (ISS) as part of AXIOM-4 Missionoperated by ISRO And this Department of Biotechnology (DBT),
• The initiative focuses on studies Subtle algae And Sainobacteria Under Microgravity conditions To evaluate their viability as Continuous food source For future Long -term space mission,
• This scientific advances align with the government Bioe3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment)Showing India’s growing capabilities Space biochenes And Bineemonuchoring innovation

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