🗞 Daily GK One Liners: April 30, 2025
Your quick summary of the day's important events across National, International, Business, Defence, Science & Technology, Sports, and Important Days.
🇮🇳 National News
- National Manufacturing Mission Panel Formed: Inter-ministerial group set up to boost manufacturing's GDP share:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
- National Archives Receives Kalam’s Private Papers: Donated by his niece and grandnephew, includes PAN, Aadhaar, passport, speeches:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
- River Cities Alliance Approves Action Plan 2025: 145 cities join the initiative for urban river development:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
🌍 International News
- Japan-Vietnam Deepen Ties in Semiconductors & Clean Energy: Strategic response to U.S. tariff changes and global supply chain shifts:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
💼 Business News
- Meesho Renames Indian Entity: Now legally known as Meesho Private Limited to align with brand identity:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
- RBI Cancels Licenses of Two UCBs: Imperial Urban Co-op Bank (Jalandhar) and Ajantha Bank (Aurangabad) shut for non-compliance:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
- Amazon Invests ₹350 Cr in Amazon Pay India: Through rights issue to strengthen UPI and digital payments:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
- India Post to Release Pandit Chatur Lal Stamp: Celebrating centenary of tabla maestro who globalized Indian classical music:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
👤 Appointments News
- Justice B.R. Gavai Appointed 52nd Chief Justice of India: Will serve till November 23, 2025:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
- Gunjan Soni Named YouTube India Country MD: Former Zivame CEO to lead YouTube India operations:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
- Amitesh Kumar Sinha Becomes CEO of India Semiconductor Mission: Expected to lead India’s chip self-reliance roadmap:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.
🛡 Defence News
- No major defence updates for April 30, 2025.
🔬 Science & Technology News
- National Supercomputing Mission Expands HPC Network: Launches 5 regional training centers in Pune, Kharagpur, Chennai, Palakkad, and Goa:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.
- Army Hospital Introduces 3D Microscope for Eye Surgeries: Enhances precision with 4K visuals for glaucoma and retinal procedures:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}.
🏅 Sports News
- No major sports news reported.
📅 Important Days
- Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2025 – April 30: Celebrating India’s universal health mission and healthcare equity:contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.
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📚 Daily Current Affairs April 30, 2025 – Read full coverage.
⚖️ Quick Summary: Justice B.R. Gavai – India’s 52nd Chief Justice and a Milestone in Judicial Representation
🌟 Key Highlights
- Historic Elevation: Only the second SC judge after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan to hold CJI position:contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}.
- Appointment Timeline: Named on April 30, oath on May 14, tenure till November 23, 2025:contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}.
- Landmark Judgments:
- Upheld abrogation of Article 370
- Declared electoral bonds unconstitutional
- Supported demonetisation in 4:1 verdict
- Allowed reservation subclassification
- Mandated due process for demolition cases
- Environmental Leadership: Presides over forest and wildlife matters in the Supreme Court:contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- Social Milestone: Learn how his elevation enhances inclusive representation at the top of India’s judiciary.
- Judicial Impact: Explore Gavai’s role in transformative constitutional rulings.
- Career Journey: From district lawyer to India’s highest judge – a story of merit and persistence.
- Appointment Explained: Know how CJIs are appointed under the seniority-based Memorandum of Procedure.
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🤖 Quick Summary: AI Kiran – Kirthiga Reddy’s Vision to Empower Indian Women in Generative AI
🌟 Key Highlights
- Launched on April 21, 2025: Coinciding with UN World Creativity and Innovation Day:contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}.
- Founder: Kirthiga Reddy, ex-MD of Facebook India and noted tech leader:contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}.
- Mission: Close the GenAI gender gap with mentoring, global partnerships, and upskilling support:contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}.
- Government-Backed: Endorsed by Government of India, with global stakeholders for outreach and funding:contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- Inclusive Innovation: Explore how women are being empowered to lead India’s AI future.
- Leadership Model: Learn about Kirthiga Reddy’s blueprint for gender equity in tech.
- Real-World Impact: Discover how GenAI is solving health, education, and environmental challenges.
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