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Daily General Knowledge & Current Affairs – 23 May 2025
National News
- Mizoram Declared Fully Literate: On 20 May 2025, Mizoram was officially declared a fully literate state by Chief Minister Lalduhoma during a ceremony at Mizoram University in Aizawl. It is the first state in India to achieve a functional literacy rate above 95%. A survey in August-September 2023 identified 3,026 non-literate individuals, with 1,692 actively learning. The Performance of the Foundational Literacy Survey (PFLS) for 2023-24 confirmed Mizoram’s literacy rate at 98.20%.
- Justice Kempaiah Somashekar Appointed Chief Justice of Manipur High Court: President Droupadi Murmu appointed Justice Kempaiah Somashekar as the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.
- India’s First 3D-Printed Post Office in Chennai: L&T Construction has designed India’s first 3D-printed post office building, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
International News
- International Day for Biological Diversity Observed: 22 May marked the International Day for Biological Diversity, promoting biodiversity issues. The 2025 theme is “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development.”
- India Welcomes UK’s Decision on Chagos Islands Handover: India has welcomed the UK’s decision to hand over the Chagos Islands, aligning with international law and decolonization efforts.
Sports News
- Tottenham Wins Europa League: Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester United to clinch the Europa League title at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao.
- FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Prize Fund Announced: The 2025 FIFA Arab Cup will feature a record prize fund of over $36.5 million.
Economy & Business
- Fitch Ratings Projects India’s GDP Growth at 6.4%: Fitch Ratings has increased India’s potential GDP growth to 6.4% for the next five years.
- India Post Payments Bank Partners with Aditya Birla Capital: India Post Payments Bank and Aditya Birla Capital have joined hands to expand credit access across the country.
Infrastructure & Development
- Polavaram Project Update: The Polavaram Project, a multi-purpose irrigation initiative built on the Godavari River, is under review by the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.
- New Wagon Overhauling Unit Foundation Laid: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw laid the foundation of a new Wagon Overhauling Unit to enhance railway infrastructure.
Science & Technology
- BrahMos Next Generation (NG) Missile Development: The BrahMos NG missile is a significant advancement in India’s supersonic cruise missile technology, with first flight tests expected by 2026.
- Observation of Massive Galaxies: Scientists have observed two massive galaxies, each with a star population similar to the Milky Way, providing insights into cosmic evolution.
Awards & Honors
- President Confers Gallantry Awards: President Droupadi Murmu conferred gallantry awards at the Defence Investiture Ceremony, honoring bravery and service.
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