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Highlights of May 1st Week Current Affairs
- India’s first CAPEX survey by MOSPI showed a 66% rise in private capital investment from FY2022 to FY2025, totaling ₹6.5 lakh crore.
- Manufacturing led this investment surge, contributing 48% in FY2024–25, with a focus on infrastructure, value creation, and strategic assets.
- Barriers to investment include funding constraints, regulatory delays, and project complexity, affecting execution and investor confidence.
- Ghaziabad issued India’s first certified Green Municipal Bond, raising ₹150 crore for a Tertiary Sewage Treatment Plant under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
- Green Municipal Bonds help urban bodies access long-term, affordable, ESG-aligned capital for sustainable infrastructure.
- India was placed on the U.S. Priority Watch List for weak IP protection, citing issues like Section 3(d), slow enforcement, and high counterfeiting.
- The Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme launched under the National Green Hydrogen Mission mandates emission caps of 2 kg CO₂/kg of hydrogen.
- Certification will be handled by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and focuses only on production activities up to purification.
- A new report highlighted that India’s R&D spending doubled in a decade, but startup engagement and international collaboration remain low.
- Amazon launched its first 27 satellites under Project Kuiper to deliver global high-speed internet, targeting underserved regions with a 3,232-satellite constellation.
- A long-term study shows a 50% drop in marine food availability in the Bay of Bengal due to intensified monsoon fluctuations caused by climate change, threatening marine biodiversity.
- The Supreme Court declared inclusive digital access a fundamental right under Article 21, mandating accessibility for the disabled in digital services.
- India contributed significantly to the ITER fusion energy project in France by supplying key components like the cryostat and advanced heating systems.
- Researchers developed a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) that allows paralyzed individuals to control robotic limbs through thought, marking a leap in assistive technology.
- The Supreme Court clarified that courts can only partially modify arbitral awards under limited conditions, emphasizing respect for arbitration autonomy.
- The Cabinet approved the inclusion of caste-based data in the upcoming Census, a step toward refining reservation policies and ensuring social justice.
- India opposed the global ban on the pesticide Chlorpyrifos under the Stockholm Convention, citing national agricultural needs despite its toxic nature.
- Ocean acidification and disrupted nutrient cycles are worsening due to climate change, putting marine ecosystems at severe risk.
- Inclusive digital access was reinforced through a Supreme Court ruling urging e-KYC reforms for the visually impaired.
- The SeaCURE project in the UK explores removing carbon dioxide from seawater, offering a novel approach to carbon capture and climate mitigation.
- At WAVES 2025 in Mumbai, the Prime Minister projected the creative economy as a major driver for innovation and inclusive growth, targeting a $50 billion market by 2029.
- The Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) was announced to support education and innovation in the creative sector, to be set up under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- India’s creative economy, covering AVGC-XR, advertising, media, and digital content, currently contributes $30 billion to GDP and employs nearly 8% of the workforce.
- The government launched a $1 billion Creative Economy Fund and initiatives like AIICE and the National Creators Award to fuel innovation and recognize talent.
- Odisha’s Sahajog initiative aims to provide welfare access and support to the urban poor through doorstep delivery and targeted outreach.
- Urban poverty remains complex with 17.2% of the population living in extreme poverty, driven by poor housing, lack of documentation, and high living costs.
- Government schemes like PMAY-U, AMRUT 2.0, DAY-NULM, and ONORC address urban challenges in housing, sanitation, and food security.
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the 2023 Khel Ratna for historic achievements in badminton.
- Lakkundi’s ancient temples in Karnataka are being considered for UNESCO’s World Heritage tentative list.
- India-US cooperation under IPMDA and NAMASTE scheme partnerships highlight growing efforts in maritime security and sanitation worker welfare.
- The UK has introduced a faster cancer treatment by delivering the immunotherapy drug Nivolumab via a single 15-minute injection instead of a one-hour IV drip.
- Immunotherapy boosts the body’s immune system to selectively target and destroy cancer cells, offering a more refined alternative to chemotherapy.
- It uses biological substances—either naturally occurring or lab-engineered like monoclonal antibodies—to aid immune function.
- Benefits include precision targeting of cancer cells, adaptive immune responses, and the ability to remember and counter recurrences.
- However, immunotherapy may not work well for certain tumor types, and its effects can vary among individuals; costs also remain high.
- The Vizhinjam International Deepwater Port in Kerala, India’s first container transshipment hub, was recently inaugurated with strategic advantages like natural depth and tsunami resistance.
- Built under a PPP model, Vizhinjam is situated near key global shipping lanes and is expected to reduce transshipment dependence on foreign ports.
- PM Modi launched ₹58,000 crore worth of infrastructure projects in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, including defense and government buildings.
- Karnataka declared the Hesaraghatta Grassland a Conservation Reserve to protect a vital ecosystem supporting diverse wildlife and water resources.
- The Ramman Festival, recognized by UNESCO, is celebrated in Uttarakhand with rituals, folk performances, and deep cultural significance tied to local deities.
- UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy visited India from May 1–3, 2025, to strengthen cultural ties between the UK and India.
- A cultural cooperation agreement was signed with Indian Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Delhi.
- Lisa Nandy met External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during the WAVES 2025 summit in Mumbai.
- The agreement focuses on enhancing collaboration in the creative industries and promoting long-term partnerships in arts and heritage.
- The UK and India will jointly work on heritage conservation, museum management, and digital preservation of cultural collections.
- Implementation will be led by the British Council and India’s Ministry of Culture, involving key UK institutions like the British Library, V&A Museum, and Science Museum Group.
- The British Council and India’s Ministry of Culture will jointly implement the agreement, coordinating cultural exchanges and collaborative initiatives between the two nations.
- Prominent UK institutions like the British Library and V&A Museum will actively engage in collaborative projects with Indian counterparts under the new cultural agreement.
- Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are developing India’s first cross-state cheetah corridor over 17,000 sq km to boost biodiversity.
- DRDO’s successful high-altitude airship trial in MP, India’s approval for an IIFT center at GIFT City, and nationwide civil defence drills on May 7 showcase India’s focus on security, education, and emergency preparedness.
- Lisa Nandy, the UK’s Culture Secretary, visited India from May 1–3, 2025, to strengthen cultural ties between the two nations.
- A cultural cooperation agreement was signed between the UK and India at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, aiming to enhance collaboration in arts and heritage.
- A 17,000 sq km cross-state cheetah corridor is being developed between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to improve genetic diversity and facilitate wildlife movement.
- A joint committee has been formed by Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to manage the cheetah corridor, focusing on conservation efforts and habitat development.
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight of its Stratospheric Airship Platform in Madhya Pradesh, enhancing India’s surveillance capabilities.
- The airship, operating as a High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS), can stay aloft for extended periods, providing persistent surveillance and communication support.
- The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) received approval to establish an off-campus center at GIFT City in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, expanding its educational offerings in international trade.
- The new IIFT campus will offer the flagship MBA (International Business) program, specialized training courses, and research opportunities, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020.
- On May 7, 2025, India conducted nationwide civil defence mock drills, code-named Operation Abhyaas, to test emergency preparedness across 244 districts.
- The drills included simulations of air raids, blackouts, and evacuations, involving various agencies and volunteers to enhance public awareness and response capabilities.
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