🗞 Daily GK One Liners: May 23, 2025
Your quick summary of the day’s important events across National, International, Defence, Science & Technology, Awards, and Important Days.
🇮🇳 National News
- FSSAI Cracks Down on Calcium Carbide: Orders states/UTs to enforce fruit-ripening bans to protect public health .
- Gujarat’s Asiatic Lion Count Rises to 891: A 32% increase since 2020, highlighting conservation success and coexistence challenges .
- India Assumes Chairmanship of Asian Productivity Organization (APO): Shri Amardeep Bhatia to lead APO in 2025–26 .
- PM Modi Inaugurates 103 “Amrit Stations”: ₹1,100 crore upgrade project to modernize Indian Railways under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme .
🌍 International News
- WHO’s 78th World Health Assembly Adopts Pandemic Agreement: Focus on global outbreak preparedness, safety, and equity .
- Trump Unveils $175B “Golden Dome” Missile Defense System: Satellite-based shield modeled on Israel’s Iron Dome .
- India Reaffirms Health Commitments at WHA: Punya Salila Srivastava outlines health equity and universal access initiatives .
🛡 Defence News
- INSV Kaundinya Commissioned into Indian Navy: Traditional sail ship inspired by Ajanta cave art launched in Karwar .
🔬 Science & Technology News
- Telecom Dept Launches Financial Fraud Risk Indicator: Part of Digital Intelligence Platform; flags high-risk mobile numbers .
- GS1 Introduces Next-Gen Barcodes: GS1 QR Code & DataMatrix rollout by 2027 to boost traceability and supply chain security .
🏆 Awards News
- IREDA Rated “Excellent” by DPE: Recognized among top four CPSEs for FY 2023–24, leading power & NBFC sectors .
📅 Important Days
- 🐢 World Turtle Day: Raises awareness on conservation and protection of turtles and tortoises .
- 🤰 International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: 2025 Theme – “Her Health, Her Right,” promotes maternal health equity .
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📚 Daily Current Affairs May 23, 2025 – Complete news, highlights & analysis.
📈 Quick Summary: India Assumes APO Chairmanship 2025–26 – Leading Asia’s Productivity Transformation
🌟 Key Highlights
- Event: 67th Governing Body Meeting, Jakarta (May 20–22, 2025) .
- Leadership: Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia (Secretary, DPIIT) appointed Chair of APO .
- India’s Vision:
- 🔬 APO Vision 2030 – Innovation-centric Asian economy
- ♻️ Green Productivity 2.0 – Eco-efficiency & sustainability
- 📊 Smart Tech & MSMEs – AI, digital training for small firms
- 🧑🤝🧑 Inclusive Upskilling – Focus on women, youth, and micro-enterprises
- Strategic Goals:
- ✅ Drive productivity tools for SMEs
- ✅ Foster digital governance & R&D across Asia
- ✅ Align member nations with the SDGs
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- ✔️ Understand India’s global economic influence in Asia
- ✔️ Learn how productivity fuels growth and policy planning
- ✔️ See how Indian MSMEs benefit from international platforms
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💳 Quick Summary: Trump’s Gold Card Visa – $5M Investment Route to U.S. Residency
🌟 Key Highlights
- Launched: May 2025, via Executive Order – exclusive path for ultra-rich investors .
- Eligibility: $5M+ investment in approved U.S. businesses or infrastructure projects .
- Fast-Track Benefits:
- ⏱️ Green card within 90–180 days
- ❌ No job creation mandate
- 🌐 Offers citizenship pathway
- Comparison with EB-5 Visa:
- 💰 EB-5: $800k (TEA) or $1.05M, requires 10 U.S. jobs
- 🕒 Processing: 12–24 months vs 3–6 months for Gold Card
- 📜 Legal Basis: EB-5 via Congress; Gold Card via Executive Action
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- ✔️ Understand the evolving landscape of U.S. immigration policy
- ✔️ Learn how investor-class migration affects global capital flow
- ✔️ Compare high-net-worth visa options and economic impact
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