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DAILY DOSE 9^thMAY – 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS

1) World Red Cross Day: 8 May

World Red Cross Day is observed on May 8 each year.
This year, World Red Cross Day commemorated 197th birth anniversary of Jean Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross.
The theme for World Red Cross Day 2025 is “Keeping Humanity Alive.”
This theme honors those who dedicate their time to alleviating suffering.

2) Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test Cricket.

Rohit Sharma has officially retired from Test cricket, marking the end of his illustrious journey in the longest and most traditional format of the game.
The 38-year-old cricketer was handed the Test captaincy of India in 2022 and was seen leading the team in the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final against Australia.
Since making his Test debut in 2013, Rohit played in 67 matches, during which 4301 runs were accumulated by him at an average of 40.6, including 12 centuries and 18 fifties.

3) On 8 May, Nitin Gadkari said that India has become the third-largest automobile manufacturer

Now, India has emerged as the third-largest vehicle manufacturer in the world, according to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.
The announcement was made during the 4th International BBB Summit and Expo on Bioenergy Value Chain held in New Delhi.
He said that the demand for different types of automobiles is increasing, and at the same time, the consumption of fossil fuels will also increase due to the increase in automobile production.

4) Delhi government approved Rs 3.21 crore cloud-seeding project to tackle pollution.

A total of five cloud-seeding trials have been sanctioned by the Delhi Government to tackle the persistent issue of air pollution in the capital.
An estimated cost of Rs 2.75 crore has been allocated for the trials, with each cloud setting costing Rs 55 lakh.
In addition, a setup cost of ₹66 lakh has been earmarked for logistics, chemical storage, and aircraft calibration, bringing the total project cost to ₹3.21 crore.
The implementation will be carried out by IIT Kanpur, which has been assigned responsibilities such as aircraft deployment, chemical dispersal, and scientific modelling.

On May 9, the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-19 Football Championship 2025 began at Yupia in Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh.
Six countries are participating in this tournament.
The opening match was played between India and Sri Lanka at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, Yupia.
Group A consists of Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Maldives, while India and Nepal join Sri Lanka in Group B.

The Coal Gasification Plant Development and Production Agreement (CGPDPA) has been signed by the Coal Ministry with selected applicants under Category II of the Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme.
The agreement was signed in the presence of senior officials, including Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, Additional Secretary, and other technical directors.
The approved applicants under this category include Jindal Steel and Power Ltd., Greta Energy and Metal Pvt. Ltd., and New Era Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

7) DPIIT and Hafele India signed a partnership agreement on May 7, 2025, in New Delhi.

The collaboration aims to boost India’s manufacturing and innovation capabilities.
It focuses on supporting startups, MSMEs, and entrepreneurs.
The goal is to build strong local supply chains.
It also seeks to position India as a global manufacturing leader.

8) India and Chile signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on May 8, 2025.

The agreement signals the beginning of formal CEPA negotiations between the two countries.
It was signed by H.E. Mr. Juan Angulo, Chile’s Ambassador to India.
Shri Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary in India’s Department of Commerce, also signed the ToR.
He is serving as the Chief Negotiator for India in the CEPA discussions.

9) India will present its concerns at the IMF board meeting in Washington on May 9.

The discussion will focus on the financial assistance provided to Pakistan.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed India’s participation in the meeting.
He stated that India’s representative at the IMF will share the country’s position.
India has raised concerns about Pakistan’s track record with IMF programs.

10) Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the new pope on May 8, 2025.

He became the first pope from the United States. Prevost chose the papal name Leo XIV. He is the 267th pope overall.
Prevost succeeds Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88.
Pope Francis had led the Church for 12 years. He was known for his progressive and compassionate approach.
However, he faced criticism from conservative factions within the Church.