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National News
ECI to Launch Unified App ECINET Integrating 40+ IT Platforms
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is working on a streamlined digital platform for voters and other electoral stakeholders, including political parties, election officials, and civil society.
The new platform, called ECINET, will bring together over 40 of the Commission’s existing mobile and web applications under one unified interface.
The initiative is designed to improve accessibility and enhance user experience for all involved in the electoral process.
India Launches World’s First Genome-Edited Rice Varieties
India has become the pioneer in introducing officially recognized genome-edited rice varieties globally.
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduced two advanced rice variants: DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice 1.
These were developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) using the advanced CRISPR-Cas gene-editing technology.
This development marks a significant step forward in biotechnology and promotes climate-resilient agriculture.
CBI’s Operation Hawk 2025 Busts International Child Exploitation Rings
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with global law enforcement agencies, conducted Operation Hawk 2025 to dismantle online child sexual exploitation networks.
The operation particularly targeted networks involved in cross-border exploitation, with minors in the United States being primary victims.
Arrests made included Sheik Muizz Ahmed from Mangaluru and Mukul Saini from Delhi for coercing minors into sharing inappropriate content online.
The effort emphasized the significance of international collaboration in fighting digital child abuse crimes.
Operation Hawk builds on previous CBI operations such as:
Operation Carbon (2021)
Operation Megh Chakra (2022)
India to Showcase SVAMITVA Scheme at 2025 World Bank Land Conference
India is set to present its SVAMITVA initiative at the World Bank Land Conference scheduled from May 5 to 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
The Indian delegation, led by Vivek Bharadwaj (Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj), will highlight key rural development programs such as the SVAMITVA Scheme and the Gram Manchitra platform.
These initiatives utilize cutting-edge geospatial technologies and drones to modernize rural land records and governance, while also supporting sustainability and climate action.
Banking News
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Attends ADB Annual Meeting in Milan (May 4–7, 2025)
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, headed the Indian delegation at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Governors held in Milan, Italy from May 4 to 7, 2025.
The event witnessed participation from official delegations of ADB member nations, the ADB Board of Governors, and various international financial organizations.
During the event, Finance Minister Sitharaman will be actively engaged in significant sessions such as:
The Governors’ Business Session
The Governor’s Plenary Session
A panel discussion at the ADB Governors’ Seminar on “Cross-Border Collaboration for Future Resilience”
On the sidelines, she is scheduled to conduct bilateral meetings with her counterparts from Italy, Japan, and Bhutan.
International News
Angola Joins International Solar Alliance During President’s Visit to India
Angolan President João Lourenço made a state visit to India that significantly enhanced bilateral relations.
Angola officially became the 123rd member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), signaling its commitment to solar energy.
India offered a USD 200 million Line of Credit to Angola for defense-related purchases.
The two countries also agreed to broaden cooperation in:
Digital public infrastructure
Space technology
Capacity-building programs
Appointments News
Anthony Albanese Re-elected as Australian Prime Minister
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secured a decisive victory in the 2025 Australian general elections, leading the Labor Party to its second consecutive term.
This victory marks the first consecutive win for any Australian Prime Minister in more than 20 years.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton of the Liberal-National Coalition lost his parliamentary seat in the election.
Krishnamurthy V Subramanian’s IMF Tenure Ended Six Months Early
The Indian government unexpectedly curtailed the term of Krishnamurthy V Subramanian as Executive Director at the IMF by six months.
The order, dated April 30, was issued by the Department of Personnel and Training and approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Subramanian began his tenure in November 2022 and was initially appointed for a three-year term.
Before this role, he served as India’s 17th Chief Economic Adviser from 2018 to October 2021.
At the IMF, he represented India along with Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan.
Lawrence Wong’s People’s Action Party Wins Singapore Elections
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong led the People’s Action Party (PAP) to a landslide victory in Singapore’s 2025 general election.
The party won 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats with 66.57% of the 2.39 million valid votes, up from 61.24% in 2020.
This was Wong’s first election as Prime Minister following the leadership handover from Lee Hsien Loong.
Defence News
DRDO Successfully Tests High-Altitude Stratospheric Airship Platform
DRDO conducted its first successful flight trials of a high-altitude stratospheric airship on May 3, 2025.
The test was carried out at the Sheopur trial facility in Madhya Pradesh.
The airship was developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) in Agra.
It carried an instrumentation payload and ascended to approximately 17 kilometers in altitude.
Pakistan Test-Fires Abdali Missile During Ex INDUS
Pakistan successfully launched the Abdali surface-to-surface missile as part of Exercise INDUS.
Missile Details:
Type: Short-range, road-mobile ballistic missile
Developer: SUPARCO
Fuel Type: Solid fuel
Range: 450 km, doubling the previously reported 180–200 km range
The missile is dual-capable, meaning it can carry both nuclear and conventional warheads.
It has been operational with Pakistan’s Army Strategic Forces Command since 2005.
According to the Global Firepower Index:
India ranks 4th
Pakistan ranks 12th out of 145 countries
Ranking & Index News
India’s Press Freedom Ranking Improves in 2025
The 2025 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) shows a deteriorating global media landscape, now labeled a “difficult situation.”
The report highlights declining independent journalism due to economic strain, media ownership consolidation, and authoritarian pressures.
India’s ranking rose slightly:
2025 Rank: 151st
2024 Rank: 159th
Score: 32.96
Top 10 Countries for Press Freedom:
Norway – 92.31
Estonia – 89.46
Netherlands – 88.64
Sweden – 88.13
Finland – 87.18
Denmark – 86.93
Ireland – 86.92
Portugal – 84.26
Switzerland – 83.98
Czechia – 83.96
Bottom 5 Countries:
180. Eritrea – 11.32
179. North Korea – 12.64
178. China – 14.80
177. Syria – 15.82
176. Iran – 16.22Additional insights:
The United States dropped to 57th due to budget cuts in newsrooms.
Palestine (163rd) faces severe restrictions.
Israel fell to 112th due to heightened media tensions.
Sports News
Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Inaugurated in Patna
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 7th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) in Patna, Bihar.
This marks Bihar’s first major multi-sport event.
The Games feature:
27 medal events
Over 10,000 athletes
Esports introduced as a demonstration event
The event will run until May 15, 2025.
ITBP Team Summits Mt. Makalu in Historic Expedition
A 12-member Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) team successfully climbed Mt. Makalu (8,485 meters), the fifth-highest peak globally.
This was part of ITBP’s first dual-peak mountaineering expedition, which also includes a mission to Mt. Annapurna.
The expedition underlines the force’s resilience, mountaineering expertise, and environmental commitment.
Obituaries News
Yoga Guru Baba Sivanand Passes Away at 128
Padma Shri awardee and revered yoga guru Baba Sivanand passed away in Varanasi at the age of 128.
He was widely respected for his disciplined and austere lifestyle.
His daily routine included:
Rising at 3 am
Practicing yoga and meditation
Consuming only boiled food
Performing all daily tasks independently
Important Days
World Asthma Day 2025 – Observed on May 6
Celebrated annually on the first Tuesday of May, this year World Asthma Day fell on May 6.
The aim is to raise public awareness about asthma, a chronic respiratory condition.
The 2025 theme is “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL.”
Organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), the first observance took place in 1998 across more than 35 countries.
