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DAILY DOSE 11th  MAY – 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) National Technology Day: 11 May

  • National Technology Day is celebrated on 11 May every year in India.
  • The theme of National Technology Day 2024 was “From Schools to Startups: Igniting Young Minds to Innovate.”
  • National Technology Day is celebrated to celebrate the achievements of innovations and technological excellence in the country.

 

2) IPL 2025 suspended for a week amid border tensions.

  • The BCCI has announced the suspension of IPL 2025 for one week due to rising tensions along the India-Pakistan border.
  • On 9 May, the decision was taken after air strikes and drone activity disrupted operations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur.
  • On 8 may, a match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala was called off after 10.1 overs due to the situation.
  • Players, match officials, broadcasters, and staff were evacuated to Jalandhar and transported to Delhi via a special train.

 

3) “Bharat Bodh Kendra” inaugurated by Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal to Promote India’s Cultural Legacy.                                                                                                       

  • On May 10, a new addition to the Habitat Library and Resource Centre—the Bharat Bodh Kendra—was inaugurated by the India Habitat Centre (IHC).
  • This is a section dedicated to the purpose of promoting awareness and appreciation of India’s rich cultural and civilizational heritage.
  • The Bharat Bodhi Kendra will house a collection of books and resources on Indian art, music, spirituality, history, philosophy, and other related fields.

 

4) The NASA-ISRO radar satellite is scheduled to be launched next month.

  • The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is expected to be launched next month, as stated by ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan.
  • The announcement was made during the 5th Convocation of Central Agricultural University, Imphal, held at the College of Fisheries, Agartala.
  • The NISAR satellite is equipped with two primary payloads—one developed by the United States and the other by India.
  • It will function as a microwave remote sensing satellite for Earth observation.

 

5) An MoU signed between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra for implementing the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project.

  • On 10 May, the agreement was finalized during the Inter-State Control Board meeting in Bhopal.
  • Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis signed the MoU, marking a new effort to harness interstate river resources for sustainable development.
  • The objective of the MoU is to benefit 5.78 lakh acres of land and promote irrigation in Vidarbha and North Maharashtra.

 

6) Security of scientific establishments will be increased in border states.

  • On 10 May, a high-level review meeting was chaired by Dr. Jitendra Singh regarding scientific facility security in border areas in New Delhi.
  • The decision was taken to upgrade security at scientific and technical installations located in the border regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Chandigarh, and parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
  • Institutions such as CSIR-IIM Jammu, CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh, and Earth Sciences units in Ladakh were reviewed.
  • He directed them to pay special attention to IMD facilities in Srinagar and Leh and directed the Director General of IMD to enhance security at these places.

 

7) Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and SEBI held a strategic planning meeting on May 9, 2025, at SEBI’s BKC office in Mumbai.

  • The meeting focused on preparations for the launch of the “Niveshak Shivir” campaign.
  • This initiative is meant to simplify the process of recovering unclaimed dividends and shares.
  • Senior officials attended the session. Representatives from NSE, BSE, NSDL, CDSL, Link Intime, and KFin Technologies also participated.
  • “Niveshak Shivir” will set up helpdesks to support investors throughout the claim process.

 

8) The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a fine of Rs 1.72 crore on the State Bank of India.

  • This was due to SBI’s failure to comply with specific regulatory guidelines.
  • The violations involved norms related to loans, customer liability in unauthorized digital transactions, and rules for opening current accounts.
  • Jana Small Finance Bank has also been fined Rs 1 crore by the RBI.
  • This penalty was issued for breaching certain provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

 

9) India is steadily reducing maternal and child mortality.

  • This progress aligns with its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for 2030.
  • The Sample Registration System (SRS) Report 2021 was released on May 7, 2025. It was released by the Registrar General of India.
  • It shows that India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) dropped from 130 to 93 per 100,000 live births between 2014–16 and 2019–21.
  • The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) declined from 39 to 27 per 1,000 live births from 2014 to 2021.

 

10) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually launched the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

  • He stated that Operation Sindoor represents India’s political, social, and strategic resolve, especially against terrorism.
  • Singh emphasized that the operation highlights India’s military capability and strong stance against terrorism.
  • He mentioned that Indian actions send a clear message that even territories across the border are unsafe for terrorists and their supporters.

 

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