🗞 Daily GK One Liners: April 10, 2025
Your quick summary of the day's important events across National, International, Business, State, Appointments, Awards, Agreements, Summits, and Science & Tech.
🌍 International News
- DDLJ Statue to Be Installed at London’s Leicester Square: Bronze statue of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol to mark the film’s 30th anniversary.
- US Suspends Global Tariff Hikes, Raises Chinese Duties to 125%: Trump’s new “reciprocal tariff” favors allies, but escalates China tensions.
- China Retaliates with 84% Tariffs and Export Curbs: Trade war escalates; 12 US firms blacklisted and rare earth exports restricted.
🇮🇳 National News
- India’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.9%: PLFS 2024 data shows rural unemployment at 4.2% and urban female unemployment at 8.2%.
- IIM Ahmedabad to Open Campus in Dubai: First international campus with a one-year MBA starting September 2025.
- Inter-AIIMS Referral Portal Launched: Enables AI-based patient transfers between AIIMS centers with facial recognition.
🏞️ State News
- Uttarakhand CM Launches ‘Bhagirath’ Water Conservation App: Citizens can report endangered water sources to trigger action under Jal Sanrakshan Abhiyan.
💼 Business News
- Juspay Becomes First Indian Unicorn of 2025: Raises $60M led by Kedaara Capital; expands globally despite key client exits.
- Adani Group Raises $750M in Private Bond Deal: Funds to back Renew Exim’s ITD Cementation acquisition amid ongoing probes.
👔 Appointments News
- Neelam Dhungana Appointed Acting Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank: Interim appointment after Maha Prasad Adhikari’s term ends.
🤝 Agreements News
- India and Russia Finalize 6 Strategic Projects: Signed at the 8th IRWG-PIP meet to enhance trade and tech cooperation.
🏆 Awards News
- Rajesh Unni Wins National Maritime Varuna Award: Honored for innovation and sustainability in marine transport.
🌐 Summits & Conferences News
- Global Technology Summit 2025 Begins in New Delhi: 150+ speakers from 40+ countries discuss AI governance, cybersecurity, and tech cooperation.
🔬 Science & Technology News
- Dire Wolves Revived by Colossal Biosciences: CRISPR used to birth 3 puppies, triggering global ethical and ecological debate.
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🎓 Quick Summary: IIM Ahmedabad’s First International Campus in Dubai
🌟 Key Highlights
- IIM-A Goes Global: Launching its first overseas campus in Dubai in September 2025 with a one-year full-time MBA program.
- Strategic Location: Dubai’s global business environment and academic infrastructure make it a natural choice.
- Curriculum & Faculty: Five-term MBA will include electives in finance, innovation, and global strategy taught by international faculty.
- Phase 1–2 Plan: Starts at Dubai International Academic City (2025–2029), then shifts to a permanent campus by 2029.
- Admissions & Eligibility: Applicants must have strong academics, leadership credentials, and experience; early 2025 intake.
- India-UAE Academic Partnership: Supported by both governments to enhance bilateral educational cooperation.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- Global Opportunity: Learn how IIM-A is shaping the future of management education outside India.
- Student Advantage: Discover the unique offerings of this globally-focused Indian MBA program.
- Policy Insight: Understand the strategic implications of cross-border academic institutions.
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🤝 Quick Summary: India–UAE Strategic Relations Elevated in 2025
🌟 Key Highlights
- Historic Diplomatic Visit: Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan visits India; deepens strategic and economic cooperation.
- Defence & Maritime Pact: New MoU institutionalizes patrols, intel-sharing, and regional maritime security between coast guards.
- Economic Expansion: Non-oil bilateral trade hits $54.2B; CEPA-backed investment from UAE crosses $4.68B.
- Make in India–Make it in the Emirates: Joint manufacturing and tech innovation in defense and semiconductors.
- People-to-People Ties: Diaspora collaboration in media, tourism, and culture enhanced through bilateral forums.
- Tech & Space Partnership: Plans for cooperation in smart cities, AI, and upcoming space missions.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- Diplomatic Insight: Track how India’s Gulf diplomacy evolves under new strategic frameworks.
- Policy Significance: Understand how CEPA and I2U2 impact India's global economic footprint.
- Data-Driven Analysis: Real investment figures and future trade projections included.