🗞 Daily GK One Liners: March 23, 2025
Your quick summary of the day's important events across Banking, National, Awards, Science, Appointments, Books, and Important Days.
🏦 Banking & Finance News
- Scapia Resumes Travel Credit Cards with Federal Bank: The travel-focused credit card, paused due to regulatory issues, is back with enhanced benefits.
🇮🇳 National News
- East Coast Railway Becomes India’s First Zone to Cross 250 Million Tons in Freight Loading: Achieved 11 days ahead of schedule, reinforcing its top position in freight handling.
🏆 Awards & Honours News
- Renowned Sculptor Ram Sutar Receives Maharashtra Bhushan Award: Best known for the Statue of Unity, the 100-year-old artist remains active in the field.
- BPCL Launches Floating Solar Power Plant at Kochi Refinery: Strengthening renewable energy integration in the oil sector.
- Vinod Kumar Shukla Wins 59th Jnanpith Award: The Hindi author is honored for his literary excellence and linguistic creativity.
🧑💼 Appointment News
- Vicky Kaushal Becomes Tata Motors' Brand Ambassador for Passenger & EVs: His endorsement kicks off the “Take the Curvv” campaign for Tata’s new SUV.
- L&T Promotes Subramanian Sarma to Deputy MD & President: Brings 40+ years of experience, especially in the Middle East's oil & gas sector.
🚀 Science & Technology News
- Scientists Create World’s First Supersolid Using Light: A major breakthrough in quantum physics that could redefine optical technologies.
📚 Books & Authors News
- ‘March of Glory’ Released Honoring India’s 1975 Hockey World Cup Triumph: Written by K. Arumugam & Errol D’Cruz, the book features detailed match analysis & rare photos.
📅 Important Days
- World Tuberculosis Day 2025 – March 24: Theme: “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver”, emphasizing global efforts to eliminate TB.
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🌍 Quick Summary: Günter Blöschl Wins 2025 Stockholm Water Prize
🏆 Key Highlights
- World’s Top Water Science Honor: Austrian hydrologist Günter Blöschl has been awarded the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize for his pioneering work in flood hydrology, climate adaptation, and water resource management.
- Revolutionizing Flood Forecasting: His research has transformed how governments predict and manage floods, integrating climate data with hydrological models to improve disaster preparedness.
- Creator of the Global Flood Database: A game-changing resource used by scientists and policymakers worldwide to track, analyze, and mitigate flood risks across continents.
- Influence on Climate Policy: His findings have shaped international climate reports, urban planning strategies, and emergency response frameworks.
- A Leader in Water Science Education: As a professor at Vienna University of Technology, he has mentored the next generation of hydrologists, advancing global flood research.
- Global Recognition Ceremony: The award will be presented by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during World Water Week 2025 in Stockholm, highlighting the urgent need for better flood resilience.
🌊 Why Read the Full Article?
- Learn How Flood Science is Evolving: Discover how Blöschl’s breakthroughs are shaping smart urban drainage systems, cross-border water management, and AI-driven flood prediction.
- See the Global Impact: Understand how his research influences climate adaptation, disaster planning, and sustainable water policies worldwide.
- Get Insights from a Hydrology Visionary: Explore how his cutting-edge models and open-data platforms are setting new standards for water governance.