DAILY GK 5-6 MAY 2025
1. WORLD’S FIRST ENERGY TRANSMISSION
GARDEN IN HYDERABAD
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This initiative, developed in
collaboration with the Ministry of Culture (MoC) and was
launched as part of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Pujya Babuji Maharaj,
the founder of the SahajMarg meditation system.
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The
garden encompasses 40 species of medicinal trees,
including Neem, Red Sandalwood, Tulsi, and Tropical Almond, selected for their
spiritual and healing properties.
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TelanganaChief Minister (CM) – A Revanth Reddy
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Governor – JishnuDevVarma
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Capital – Hyderabad
2. UNESCO ADDS 16 NEW GLOBAL GEOPARKS
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UNESCO Global Geoparks Council (UGGp), added 16
new sites across 11 countries to its Global Geoparks
Network (GGN).
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North Korea recorded its historic first
with the inclusion of its site, Mt Paektu, Saudi
Arabia has made its debut with North Riyadh and Salma.
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India
does not have featured site in the list.
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With the new entries, the Geopark network consists of 229
sites across 50 countries.
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The Network
now comprises 229 sites across 50 countries, collectively spanning nearly
855,000 square kilometers
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UNESCOGeoparks
are the model for the conservation of Heritage.
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They
also support educational projects, promote sustainable tourism.
3. US TRADE AGENCY PLACED INDIA ON
PRIORITY WATCH LIST
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USA based Office of the United States
Trade Representative (USTR) released its 2025
Special 301 Report.
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The report has once again placed India on
its ‘Priority Watch List’ for not providing adequate
protection to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
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Besides
India, 7 other countries have been placed in this year’s
‘Priority Watch List’ are: Argentina, Chile, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia,
and Venezuela.
4. NICARAGUA WITHDRAWS FROM UNESCO
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The Nicaraguan government withdrew
from Paris UNESCO
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This withdrawal is a reaction to the
United Nations (UN) agency announcement of Nicaragua’s exiled La Prensa newspaper as winner of the 2025 UNESCO/ Guillermo Cano World Press
Freedom Prize on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day (May 3).
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Nicaragua
joined the UNESCO in 1952 and was one of its 194 member states.
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As per UNESCO’s constitution, Nicaragua will officially
terminate its 74-year old membership on December 31, 2026.
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Cano World Press Freedom Prize was instituted in 1997, recognizes
individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to
defending and promoting press freedom, particularly under dangerous or
challenging circumstances.
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The prize is named in honour of Guillermo Cano Isaza, a Colombian
journalist who was assassinated in 1986 due to his fearless journalism and
outspoken criticism of drug cartels.
5. INDIA & UK CONCLUDE FTA
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PM of India and United Kingdom (KeirStarmer) announced
the successful conclusion of a Comprehensive and Mutually Beneficial India–UK Free
Trade Agreement (FTA) along with a Double
Contribution Convention to boost bilateral trade, investment, and
economic growth.
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The
FTA ensures zero-duty market access for 99% of Indian exports to the UK, covering
almost 100% of the trade value.
6. AIFF AWARDS 2024-25
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF)
announced the winners of AIFF annual awards 2024-25 during the award
ceremony held at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
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Subasish Bose was named
the Men’s Footballer of the year
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Soumya Guguloth was named
the Women’s Footballer of the Year
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Brison Deuben Fernandes,
win Promising Men’s Player of the
Year
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Toijam Thoibisana Chanu, win Promising Women’s Player of the Year
7. PULITZER PRIZE 2025
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The Pulitzer Prize Board announced the
winners of 109th Pulitzer Prize (2025) under the categories
such as: Journalism, Books, Drama and
Music, and Special Citations.
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The
New York Times (NYT) won 4 awards
in different categories of Pulitzer Prize.
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With this, NYT increased its total
Pulitzer prize to 139, a record high since the awards started in year 1917.
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Currently,
Pulitzer Prize is presented in 24 categories which
are broadly classified as: Journalism (15), Letters, Drama and Music (8), and
Special Citation (1).
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American
Photographer Doug Mills (NYT) won in the
category of ‘Breaking News
Photography’ for capturing the attempted assassination of then- the
United States of America (USA)Presidential candidate Donald Trump on July 13,
2024 in Pennsylvania (the USA).
8. FORBES INDIA’S TOP SELF MADE WOMEN
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Forbes India, in collaboration
with France based L’Oréal Paris, unveiled its
annual W-Power 2025 list, honoring 20
exceptional self-made women
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The honorees included Dr.
Gita Gopinath, Manu Bhaker, and PayalKapadia,
among others
9. UNDP HDR 2025
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The United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) released a report titled “Human
Development Report (HDR) 2025– A matter of choice: people and
possibilities in the age of Artificial Intelligence” with the
theme “Harnessing Digital Transformation to Advance Human Development”.
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India is ranked at 130 in
2023 Human Development Index (HDI), with
score of 0.685, moving three places higher from 133 in
2022 with a score of 0.676.
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Iceland has secured the top position globally with a HDI
score of 0.972.
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It is followed by Norway(0.970) and
Switzerland – 0.970.
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India’s life
expectancy rose from 58.6 years in 1990 to 72 years in
2023, reaching a new high.
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The average
years of schooling have increased from 8.2 in 1990 to 13 years
in 2023.
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The
Gross National Income (GNI) of India, increased over
53%, from USD 2,167.22 in 1990 to USD 9,046.76 in
2023.
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UNDPHeadquarters New York
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Establishment – 1965
