Daily GK One Liners: April 7, 2025

🗞 Daily GK One Liners: April 7, 2025

Your quick summary of the day's important events across National, International, Business, Defence, Sports, Science, Awards, and Important Days.

Kazakhstan Unveils Largest Rare Earth Reserve: New deposit at Kuirektykol holds nearly 1 million tons, reducing reliance on China.

“One State, One RRB” Policy to Restructure Rural Banks: Centre to merge 43 RRBs into 28 to enhance rural credit delivery.
Delhi Joins Ayushman Bharat Scheme as 35th State/UT: Brings Delhi under AB-PMJAY for expanded health insurance coverage.
India and UNESCO to Co-host 3rd AI Readiness Consultation: Hyderabad hosts global experts for AI ethics and infrastructure dialogue.

India Ranks 10th Globally in Private AI Investment: ₹11,943 crore ($1.4B) invested in 2023, boosting India's global AI standing.
Meta Unveils Llama-4 AI Suite: Includes Scout, Maverick, and Behemoth models to compete with ChatGPT and Gemini.

Pentagon Awards $13.5B in Space Launch Contracts: SpaceX (28 missions), ULA (19), Blue Origin (7) to support U.S. Space Force missions.
India Accelerates 6G Development: Bharat 6G Vision includes 100 labs, global partnerships, and next-gen testbeds.

DRDO–Army Successfully Test MRSAM System: 4 missiles intercepted diverse aerial targets in Odisha’s APJ Abdul Kalam Island.

Hitesh Gulia Wins Gold at World Boxing Cup: India's first gold at the Brazil event; Jamwal wins silver, 4 others claim bronze.

Sudarsan Pattnaik Wins Fred Darrington Award: For 10-ft sand sculpture of Lord Ganesha promoting peace at SandWorld.

World Health Day 2025 – April 7: Theme: “Healthy Beginning, Hopeful Futures,” focused on maternal and newborn health.

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Landmark Inauguration: PM Modi inaugurated the bridge on April 6, 2025, linking Mandapam to Rameswaram Island.
Vertical-Lift Marvel: 72.5m span elevates up to 17m to let marine traffic pass; a first in India.
Engineering Excellence: Spanning 2.07 km, built by RVNL at ₹700+ crore with 100-year design life and anti-corrosive materials.
Cultural Significance: Inaugurated on Ram Navami with aerial Darshan of Ram Setu to highlight spiritual heritage.
Connectivity Boost: Improves logistics, coastal defense, and tourism for Tamil Nadu’s southern corridor.
Holistic Development: PM unveiled ₹8,300 crore in infrastructure projects and visited key temples in the region.

Bridge the Gap: Discover how this project blends ancient legacy with futuristic transport.
Infrastructure Meets Spirituality: Learn about the bridge’s cultural symbolism and defense value.
Nation-Building in Action: See how modern rail projects can uplift regional economies.

Massive Deposit Uncovered: Estimated 1 million tons of rare earth elements (REEs) at Kuirektykol, with potential of 20 million tons.
High-Value Zones: Irgiz and Dos zones rich in neodymium, yttrium, cerium, and lanthanum—critical to tech and clean energy.
Strategic Timing: Discovery comes amid global need to diversify away from China in mineral sourcing.
Industrial Importance: REEs are essential for EVs, wind turbines, electronics, and defense manufacturing.
Global Partnerships: EU eyes Kazakhstan as a sustainable sourcing ally; talks of tech transfer and funding underway.
Policy Push: Fast-track clearances, SEZs, and international capacity-building partnerships in the pipeline.
Challenges: Infrastructure gaps, processing know-how, and regulatory delays must be tackled for success.

Supply Chain Insight: Learn how this discovery could disrupt China’s dominance in REE supply.
Strategic Impact: Understand Kazakhstan’s rising importance in global energy and tech geopolitics.
Green Future Relevance: See how REEs drive sustainable tech—EVs, AI, wind energy, and more.