Daily Current Affairs 30th May 2025: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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National News
Cabinet Approves Increase in MSP for 14 Kharif Crops for 2025–26
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a rise in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2025–26 marketing season.
The objective of the revision is to ensure that farmers receive fair and profitable prices for their produce.
This decision follows the Union Budget 2018–19 policy, which stipulated that MSP should be set at 1.5 times the weighted average cost of production at the national level.
IIT Kharagpur and IME Singapore Partner to Propel Semiconductor Innovation
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Singapore’s Institute of Microelectronics , part of A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research).
The partnership was formalized at the SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025 event, a major gathering of semiconductor industry leaders.
This agreement marks a significant milestone in fostering global cooperation for advancing semiconductor technologies.
Green Signal for Two Multitracking Railway Projects in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
The CCEA, under the chairmanship of PM Modi, has sanctioned two important multitracking rail projects under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
These projects aim to enhance line capacity, thereby improving the speed of both passenger and freight trains.
The initiatives will also contribute to reducing logistics costs, cutting back on oil imports, and decreasing CO₂ emissions.
Covering four districts across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, these railway projects will expand Indian Railways’ network by approximately 176 kilometers.
Scheme News
Launch of Gujarat Karmayogi Swasthya Suraksha Yojana 2025
The Gujarat government has rolled out the Karmayogi Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, a new healthcare scheme offering cashless medical services.
Beneficiaries include All India Services (AIS) officers, government employees of the state, and retired personnel.
The scheme aims to enhance healthcare accessibility and reduce the out-of-pocket expenditure burden for public service employees and their families.
Defence News
Miniratna Status Conferred on MIL, AVNL & IOL
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has granted “Miniratna” Category-I status to three Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs): Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), and India Optel Limited (IOL).
The recognition acknowledges the entities’ rapid transformation into profit-generating corporations within a span of three years.
This move aligns with the government’s efforts to strengthen India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.
Indian Navy Launches Sixth 25T BP Tug ‘Sabal’
The Indian Navy launched its sixth 25-ton Bollard Pull (BP) tug, named Sabal, at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) in Kolkata.
Commodore S Sreekumar, WPS, Kolkata, officiated the launch ceremony as Chief Guest.
The tug is part of a 2021 contract with TRSL for building six such tugs, all designed indigenously in accordance with Naval Rules and Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
Four tugs have already been delivered and are operational within the Navy.
Appointments News
Vedanarayanan Seshadri Appointed as MD of Royal Sundaram General Insurance
Royal Sundaram General Insurance has announced Vedanarayanan Seshadri as its new Managing Director, effective May 28, 2025.
Seshadri brings over three decades of experience in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) industry.
His leadership track record includes 15 years in the insurance sector, with a focus on digital transformation and enhancing customer experience.
Axis Max Life MD & CEO Prashant Tripathy to Retire Early
Prashant Tripathy, the current MD & CEO of Axis Max Life Insurance, has announced his decision to take early retirement, effective by the end of Q2 FY 2025–26 (September 2025).
The company’s Board of Directors will initiate the process of finding his successor, subject to necessary regulatory approvals.
Tripathy assumed the MD & CEO role in January 2019 after Rajesh Sud’s resignation, and his current term was renewed in September 2023 for a five-year period ending in December 2028.
Science & Technology News
Intelsat Gets Indian Government Nod for Satellite Broadcast Services
The US-based satellite communications provider, Intelsat, has received clearance from India’s IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) to deliver satellite services directly to domestic broadcasters.
Intelsat becomes one of the first foreign players to gain such access in India.
Following the approval, Intelsat has secured contracts with three of India’s leading media houses.
The company is authorized to operate four geostationary satellites—IS-17, IS-20, IS-36, and IS-39—which will provide extensive C-band coverage over India.
This move will bolster content delivery services and improve connectivity infrastructure across the country.
Sports News
Hyderabad Teen Vishwanath Karthikey Becomes Youngest Indian to Complete 7 Summits
Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti, a 16-year-old from Hyderabad, has created history by becoming the youngest Indian to scale all seven highest peaks on each continent.
With this feat, he becomes the youngest Indian and the second youngest globally to complete the prestigious 7 Summits challenge, a dream goal for many mountaineers.
Important Days
Goa Statehood Day 2025: 39 Years of Statehood
Goa is set to celebrate its 39th Statehood Day on May 30, 2025.
The day marks the state’s official transition into a full-fledged state within the Indian Republic.
Renowned for its scenic beaches, colonial-era architecture, and vibrant cultural heritage, Goa holds a distinct place in the nation’s cultural identity.
International Day of Potato 2025: Date, Theme, and Significance
May 30, 2025, will see the global observance of the second International Day of Potato.
This day highlights the importance of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) as a vital and versatile global food source.
The 2025 theme is “Shaping history, feeding the future,” focusing on the potato’s historical role, nutritional value, and its contribution to sustainable agrifood systems.
Hindi Journalism Day 2025: Honoring Vernacular Media
India will observe Hindi Journalism Day on May 30, 2025, to commemorate the inception of Hindi-language journalism in the country.
This year marks nearly 200 years of vernacular media’s significant role in supporting democracy, spreading awareness, and fostering cultural expression.
The observance underscores the role of media as the fourth pillar of democracy and highlights how Hindi journalism empowers millions by delivering news in a widely spoken language.
