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DAILY DOSE 7^thMAY – 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS

1) World Athletics Day: 07 May

World Athletics Day is observed annually on May 7 to promote the importance of physical fitness.
World Athletics Day is celebrated globally in May to raise awareness among children and young people about fitness and encourage participation in sports, especially athletics.
The day was first introduced in 1996 by the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF), now known as World Athletics.
The first World Athletics Day took place in 1996, launched by Primo Nebiolo.

2) India and Japan reaffirmed strategic defense relations.

On 5 May, a bilateral defence meeting was held between India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese counterpart General Nakatani in New Delhi.
Both leaders condemned all forms of terrorism and reaffirmed their commitment to the Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
The need for stronger maritime cooperation and expansion of joint military exercises was mutually agreed upon.

3) ‘OPERATION SINDOOR’ launched by the Indian Armed Forces on nine terror targets in Pakistan.

‘OPERATION SINDOOR’ was launched by the Indian Armed Forces after midnight on 7 May, and terrorist infrastructure located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir was targeted, from where attacks against India were being planned and directed.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, a total of nine sites were struck during the operation.
The terror camps targeted are linked to various banned organisations, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen.
The Ministry stated that the action taken was focused, measured and non-incremental in nature.

4) Civil Defence Mock Drill conducted in 244 Districts on 7 May.

States had been directed by the Centre to organize mock drills on 7 May for assessing civil defence preparedness nationwide.
The Civil Defence Exercise and Rehearsal has been scheduled across 244 categorized Civil Defence Districts in the country.
It is planned to organize this exercise up to the village level.
The primary aim of the exercise is to evaluate operational coordination and the effectiveness of various civil defence measures.

On 6 May, Friedrich Merz, Germany’s conservative leader, has been elected as the country’s new chancellor following a majority in the second round of Lower House voting.
Out of 630 lawmakers, 325 voted in favour of Mr Merz in the second round, helping him cross the required threshold of 316 votes.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mr Merz on assuming office as Federal Chancellor of Germany.
In the first round, only 310 members had voted for Mr. Merz, which was seen as a significant blow to his prestige.

The Pulitzer Prize is given for achievements in the fields of newspaper, magazine, and online journalism, literature, and musical composition.
It was started in the name of Joseph Pulitzer in 1917.
It is given in twenty-one categories, and each winner receives a certificate and a US$15,000 cash award.

7) India and the United Kingdom have finalized a landmark Free Trade Agreement.

They have also signed a Double Contribution Convention.
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer discussed the agreements over a phone call.
They expressed satisfaction over the successful conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement.
Modi said the deals will strengthen the India-UK Strategic Partnership.

8) The UNDP’s latest Human Development Index report shows that global development progress slowed significantly in 2024.

After a brief rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2023, improvements in income and life expectancy have stalled.
Conflicts are becoming more frequent and severe around the world.
UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner warned that this slowdown could reverse many years of human development.
He noted that cuts to international aid are making the situation worse.

9) The Maldives has announced a major new project worth $8.8 billion to develop the Maldives International Financial Centre in Malé by 2030.

The project is being developed in partnership with Qatari-backed MBS Global Investments.
The Maldives International Financial Centre is designed to be a sustainable financial freezone.
The Centre will offer major incentives such as zero corporate tax and no inheritance tax.
Foreign investors will have full ownership rights and face no residency requirements.

10) The Thrissur Pooram festival celebrated at the historic Vadakkumnathan Temple in Thrissur, Kerala.

It is widely considered the most spectacular temple festival in the state.
Large numbers of devotees and visitors have gathered to take part in the celebrations.
This morning (6 May 2025), processions from eight nearby temples reached the Vadakkumnathan Temple.
Deities from the Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu temples also joined the procession.