🗞 Daily GK One Liners: April 11, 2025
Your quick summary of the day's important events across National, International, State, Economy, Awards, Sports, Science, and Important Days.
🇮🇳 National News
- President Droupadi Murmu Conferred Honorary Doctorate in Slovakia: Recognized for leadership in social justice, women’s empowerment, and cultural preservation.
- PM Modi Launches ₹3,880 Crore Projects in Varanasi: Includes ₹980+ Cr for roads, ₹1,820 Cr for energy, ₹345 Cr for Jal Jeevan Mission, and ₹105 Cr bonus for dairy farmers.
- India Launches National Critical Mineral Mission 2025: Focused on lithium, cobalt, REEs, and nickel for green technologies; global partnerships and domestic mining included.
🌍 International News
- Japan Builds World’s First 3D-Printed Railway Station: Constructed in under six hours in Arida City, showcasing rapid rural infrastructure development.
- India Grants $990K to Sierra Leone: Supports a disability empowerment project under the UN Partnership framework.
🏞 State News
- Khultabad to Be Renamed Ratnapur (Maharashtra): Revives the historic pre-Mughal identity of the region.
- Kerala & Tamil Nadu to Conduct Nilgiri Tahr Census 2025: Joint effort across 265 blocks using advanced tracking technology.
📈 Economy News
- ADB Projects India’s FY25 GDP Growth at 6.7%: Driven by domestic demand and inflation moderation.
🏆 Awards News
- UP Police Wins SKOCH Award: For its Digital Crime Portal improving tracking and investigation systems.
- Breakthrough Prize 2025 Honors Scientific Innovation: Awarded to scientists working on GLP-1, MS, Higgs boson, and geometric Langlands conjecture.
- Oscars to Introduce Best Stunt Design Category: Starting from 2028, recognizing contributions of stunt professionals.
📊 Ranks & Reports News
- Gujarat and Telangana Top Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI): Gujarat has 346 and Telangana 270 front-runner Gram Panchayats.
👩💼 Summits & Conferences
- STREE Summit 2025 to Be Held in Hyderabad: Focuses on women’s safety, empowerment, and inclusion (April 15).
💧 Schemes News
- Cabinet Approves ₹1,600 Crore for Irrigation Infra Modernization: Under M-CADWM, supporting pressurized pipelines and micro-irrigation ahead of 2026 National Plan.
⚽ Sports News
- UK to Host 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup: With Wembley likely to host the final match.
🔬 Science & Technology News
- Hantavirus Risk Detected in Madagascar: Linked to older black rats near farms; highlights zoonotic transmission risks.
📅 Important Days
- World Parkinson’s Day 2025 – April 11: Theme: “Hope in Progress.”
- National Safe Motherhood Day 2025 – April 11: Theme: “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.”
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⚙️ Quick Summary: India’s Critical Mineral Mission 2025
🌟 Key Highlights
- Launched in April 2025: Ensures supply for clean energy tech—EVs, solar panels, batteries, and wind turbines.
- 30 Minerals Identified: Includes lithium, cobalt, nickel, REEs, silicon, tungsten, and tellurium.
- Domestic Focus: 195 exploration projects sanctioned in Rajasthan and deep-sea zones.
- Strategic Stockpiling: Five reserves to buffer against global shocks.
- International Partnerships: KABIL secures lithium in Argentina; MoU with Australia inked.
- Recycling Boost: Fly ash, e-waste, and red mud processing incentivized for circular economy.
- Policy & R&D: New Exploration Licence (EL) introduced, and public-private innovation labs expanded.
- Processing Infrastructure: IREL (India) Ltd expands REE refining capacity in Odisha and Kerala.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- Strategic Value: Understand India’s clean energy future and supply chain resilience.
- Real Impact: See how this mission affects EV prices, tech growth, and global positioning.
- Policy Blueprint: Get an inside look into India’s evolving green tech strategy.
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🎓 Quick Summary: President Droupadi Murmu Honored in Slovakia
🌟 Key Highlights
- Honorary Doctorate Conferred: Awarded by Constantine The Philosopher University for social justice, women’s rights, and cultural leadership.
- Historic Visit: Part of her diplomatic tour to Portugal and Slovakia to promote cultural diplomacy.
- Trailblazer: First tribal woman President of India celebrated for advocacy in land rights, tribal education, and civic participation.
- Speech of Significance: Dedicated the honor to 1.4 billion Indians and emphasized intercultural peace and democratic values.
- Cultural Bridge: Her work with Santhali language and indigenous traditions resonated with the Slavic institution’s mission.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- Diplomatic Symbolism: See how her recognition boosts India’s soft power globally.
- Role Model Leadership: Learn how Murmu represents the future of inclusive and ethical governance.
- Historic Moment: Reflect on what this recognition means for Indian democracy and women’s representation.