🗞 Daily GK One Liners: May 15, 2025
Your quick summary of the day’s important events across National, International, Appointments, Defence, Science & Technology, Culture & Heritage, Awards & Recognition, Energy & Environment, and Important Days.
🇮🇳 National News
- India Unveils 3 nm Semiconductor Design Centres: Located in Noida and Bengaluru, set up by Renesas under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
- Neeraj Chopra Commissioned as Honorary Lt. Colonel: Recognized by the Territorial Army for athletic excellence and national pride.
- Maharashtra Mandates M-sand Use in Public Projects: Replaces natural river sand to combat illegal mining.
- IWAI Opens Srinagar Office: Developing inland waterways on Chenab, Jhelum, and Ravi for eco-tourism and trade.
- India Successfully Trials ‘Bhargavastra’ Drone Defence System: Hybrid hard-kill and soft-kill technology by Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd.
👤 Appointments & Resignations
- Dr. Manoj Kumar Jhawar Appointed CMD of PTC India: Confirmed as full-time head after interim service since June 2024.
- Anita Anand Becomes Canada’s First Indian-Origin Foreign Minister: Maninder Sidhu also appointed as Minister of International Trade.
🛡 Defence News
- US–Saudi Arabia Finalize $142 Billion Arms Deal: Largest in U.S. history, confirmed during President Trump’s visit.
🔬 Science & Technology
- Google Unveils Refreshed ‘G’ Logo: Gradient style update rolls out on iOS and Android 8 beta.
🏛️ Culture & Heritage
- Ayurveda Day Fixed as September 23: Replaces variable Dhanteras observance with uniform global recognition.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
- India Named “Country Champion” at World Bank Land Conference: Honored for digital land reforms like SVAMITVA and Gram Manchitra.
⚡ Energy & Environment
- FCI Rice Allocation for Ethanol Production Raised: 2.8 MT added, taking total to 5.2 MT under Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program.
🌍 International News
- Denmark Inaugurates World’s First Industrial E-Methanol Plant: €150M project in Kasso to produce 42,000 tonnes/year.
📅 Important Days
- International Day of Families – May 15: Celebrates family’s role in social development and policy support.
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📚 Daily Current Affairs May 15, 2025 – Full summaries and analysis.
🎖️ Quick Summary: Neeraj Chopra Joins the Ranks – Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army
🌟 Key Highlights
- Title Conferred: On May 13, 2025, Neeraj Chopra was awarded Honorary Lt. Colonel in the Territorial Army, effective April 16, 2025.
- Career Highlights:
- 🥇 Tokyo Olympics 2020 – Gold
- 🥇 World Athletics Championships 2023
- 🥈 Paris Olympics 2024
- 🪖 Former Subedar Major – Indian Army
- Significance of the TA Title: Symbol of civilian-military synergy; awarded under Para-31 of TA Regulations (1948).
- Other Notable Honorees: M.S. Dhoni (Lt. Colonel), Kapil Dev (Lt. Colonel), Sachin Tendulkar (IAF Group Captain).
- Youth Inspiration: Emphasizes service, excellence, and patriotism; builds awareness about TA's volunteer role.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- ✔️ Discover how Chopra’s military title enhances the image of Indian sport.
- ✔️ Understand the TA’s role and why civilian achievers are recognized.
- ✔️ Explore how public figures inspire patriotism through unique service.
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🛡️ Quick Summary: US–Saudi $142 Billion Arms Deal – Trump’s Landmark Gulf Strategy
🌟 Key Highlights
- Signed on May 13, 2025: Largest arms agreement ever, reinforcing Gulf defence ties.
- Inclusions:
- 1,000+ AIM-120C-8 missiles ($3.3B) – RTX Corp
- Radar & guidance systems, wargaming simulators
- Logistics & training contracts
- Gas turbines & dual-use tech for civil-military use
- Strategic Goals: Strengthen Vision 2030, deter Iran, and localize Gulf security architecture.
- US Economic Impact: Boosts domestic manufacturing; supports thousands of jobs in defence-tech.
- Foreign Policy Shift: Emphasizes arms diplomacy over troop deployments.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- ✔️ Understand the regional security dynamics post-deal.
- ✔️ Analyze how the deal aligns US economic and defence goals.
- ✔️ Learn about the future of Gulf–West military cooperation.
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