Current Affairs - May 25, 2023 Current Affairs

Paytm Money, a subsidiary of One97 Communications and the parent entity of Paytm, has recently announced the launch of a bonds platform for retail investors in India.

The Union Health Ministry has launched the "75/25" initiative with the aim to screen 75 million people for hypertension and diabetes by the year 2025.

Volt Typhoon is a hacking group that has been active since at least 2017. The group is believed to be state-sponsored by China and is known for its focus on espionage and information gathering.

Dr. K. Govindaraj has been elected as the President of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia. He is a Congress MLC and also serves as the President of the Basketball Federation of India and the Karnataka Olympic Association. Govindaraj's nomination as President of FIBA Asia was unanimous.

Karumuttu T Kannan, a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who served as the Chairman & Managing Director of Thiagarajar Mills Ltd, located in Madurai, has sadly passed away at the age of 70.

Former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Tripura Tourism.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Renée Fleming and Pretty Yende as the Goodwill Ambassadors for Arts and Health.

Commonwealth Day is a global celebration that takes place annually on March 13, although India and certain other countries observe it on May 24. The theme for this year's Commonwealth Day is "Forging a Sustainable and Peaceful Common Future."

Hari Budha Magar, a double-amputee ex-British Gurkha soldier from Nepal, scaled Mount Everest with prosthetic legs.

Georgi Gospodinov, a prominent Bulgarian writer, has gained international acclaim for his thought-provoking works exploring the complexities of human existence. He recently became the first Bulgarian to receive the International Booker Prize.

The 'Tiger Shark 40' joint naval drill exercise has begun between the United States of America and Bangladesh at BNS Nirvik in Chattogram. The exercise aims to enhance the strategic capabilities of both countries and promote the mutual exchange of technical and procedural knowledge.

The eagerly awaited third edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) has commenced in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the state's sporting endeavours.

India has achieved a significant milestone in the realm of technology with its AI supercomputer 'AIRAWAT' securing the 75th position in the prestigious Top 500 Global Supercomputing List.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given its approval to Paytm Payments Bank for the re-appointment of Paytm CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, as part-time chairman for a year, effective from May 23, 2023.

France has taken a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions by passing a law that bans certain domestic flights and encourages travellers to opt for train journeys instead.

Axiom Space, a private space habitat company, recently launched its latest mission, Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2), to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission aims to conduct experiments on human stem cell ageing, inflammation, and cancer in the unique microgravity environment of space.

The Quad Leaders' Summit will be hosted by India in 2024. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD), commonly known as the Quad, consists of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States of America.

Supercomputers have revolutionized various fields of science and technology, including weather forecasting. India is currently planning to launch 18 new petaFLOP supercomputers for weather forecasting this year.

Prime Minister Modi, along with his Australian counterpart, jointly laid the foundation stone of the 'Little India' gateway to be built in Harris Park.

Namdev Shirgaonkar from Maharashtra has been re-elected as the President of India Taekwondo in the executive committee elections.