“IMPORTANT DAYS”

World Asthma Day 2025

Every year, World Asthma Day is observed to raise awareness and promote better understanding of asthma, a chronic disease affecting millions globally. This international event is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and supported by global health bodies including the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2025, World Asthma Day will be observed on Tuesday, 6 May. Theme: “Make inhaled treatments accessible for all”

 “DEFENCE”

DRDO Successfully Conducts Maiden Flight of Stratospheric Airship Platform

On May 3, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trials of its Stratospheric Airship Platform from Sheopur in Madhya Pradesh. Developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, the airship reached an altitude of approximately 17 kilometers, marking a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of advanced surveillance and high-altitude platforms for long-endurance missions.

DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Test Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine

In a significant stride toward strengthening India’s maritime defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Navy, successfully conducted combat firing (with reduced explosives) of the indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). This underwater mine, designed for modern naval warfare, is a cutting-edge addition to India’s defence arsenal and marks a major milestone in the country’s self-reliance initiative in the defence sector.

“APPOINTMENT”

Yemen Appoints Finance Minister Salem Bin Braik as New Prime Minister

In a significant political development, Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) appointed Salem Saleh Bin Braik, the country’s long-serving Finance Minister, as the new Prime Minister on May 5, 2025. This decision follows the sudden resignation of Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, who cited constitutional limitations and a lack of authority to implement key reforms as reasons for stepping down.

Prakash Magdum Appointed as New MD of NFDC

On May 5, 2025, Shri Prakash Magdum, a seasoned Indian Information Service (IIS) officer of the 1999 batch, officially assumed charge as the Managing Director of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). With a career spanning over two decades in film, communication, and cultural preservation, Shri Magdum brings a wealth of experience to India’s apex film development institution.

 “NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Telangana Hosts Miss World 2025: A Global Stage for Culture and Tourism

As the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant unfolds in Telangana from May 10 to 31, 2025, contestants from around the globe are arriving in Hyderabad to partake in this internationally acclaimed event. The Government of Telangana is leveraging the opportunity to highlight the state’s tourism potential and cultural heritage on a global scale. The Miss World 2025 pageant is being hosted in Telangana, India, for the first time. With over 120 contestants and live broadcasts in more than 150 countries, the event is being strategically used to boost the state’s international visibility, tourism, and investment appeal.

India’s First Edu City with Foreign Universities Coming Up in Navi Mumbai

In a landmark move to internationalize India’s education ecosystem, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the development of India’s first Edu City in Navi Mumbai, which will host offshore campuses of global universities. The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 3,000 crore with the University of York (UK) and Western Australia University at the WAVES Summit 2025.