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Highlights of May 3rd Week Current Affairs
- Denmark inaugurated the world’s first commercial-scale e-methanol plant in Kassø, producing 42,000 metric tons annually using renewable energy and captured CO₂.
- India’s NITI Aayog promotes a ‘Methanol Economy’ to reduce oil imports and emissions by utilizing coal, biomass, and CO₂ from power plants.
- Justice B.R. Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, becoming the first Buddhist and second Dalit to hold the position.
- India’s retail inflation dropped to 3.16% in April 2025, the lowest since July 2019, driven by easing food prices and stable core inflation.
- Major Indian ports handled approximately 855 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2024–25, marking a 4.3% annual growth and improved operational efficiency.
- The Inland Waterways Authority of India opened a new office in Srinagar to develop inland water transport on the Chenab, Jhelum, and Ravi rivers.
- The Kassø e-methanol plant in Denmark is adjacent to a 304 MW solar park, integrating green hydrogen production with CO₂ capture for sustainable fuel.
- India’s methanol initiative aims to create up to 5 million jobs and save ₹6,000 crore annually by blending DME with LPG and reducing cooking gas imports.
- Justice Gavai’s appointment as CJI reflects India’s progress toward inclusivity, representing historically marginalized communities in the judiciary.
- The IWAI’s expansion into Jammu & Kashmir is expected to boost regional connectivity, promote eco-friendly transport, and enhance economic integration.
- India approved its sixth semiconductor unit—a ₹3,706 crore HCL-Foxconn joint venture in Uttar Pradesh—to produce 36 million display driver chips annually.
- The HCL-Foxconn facility near Jewar Airport will manufacture 20,000 wafers monthly, enhancing India’s semiconductor ecosystem and reducing reliance on imports.
- The government launched five Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) testbeds in the cement sector to decarbonize heavy industries and meet net-zero targets.
- These CCU testbeds aim to capture CO₂ emissions and convert them into useful products, aligning with India’s climate action goals.
- In a major anti-Naxal operation, security forces eliminated 31 Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Karreguttalu Hills, marking a significant step toward a Naxal-free India.
- The operation dismantled key Maoist infrastructure, including underground weapons factories and bunkers, weakening the insurgents’ capabilities.
- The revamped Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) now provides monthly labour indicators and extends quarterly estimates to rural areas for comprehensive data.
- India is pushing for the UN to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a terrorist organization under the UNSC 1267 sanctions list.
- India’s indigenous Akashteer air defence system successfully neutralized drone and missile threats, enhancing the country’s self-reliant defence capabilities.
- The Bhargavastra anti-drone system, developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, was successfully tested, showcasing India’s advancements in counter-drone technology.
- President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143, seeking the Supreme Court’s opinion on whether it can set deadlines for assent to state bills.
- India urged the IAEA to monitor Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, citing security concerns and potential radiation risks from possible leaks or attacks.
- Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct biological experiments aboard the ISS, studying microalgae and cyanobacteria in microgravity conditions.
- India’s Samudrayaan mission, set for a 2026 launch, aims to explore deep-sea resources at 6,000 meters using the indigenously developed Matsya 6000 submersible.
- Nepal’s Yala Glacier, having shrunk by 66% since the 1970s, has been declared “dead,” highlighting the severe impacts of climate change.
- Sikkim celebrated its 50th Statehood Day on May 16, 2025, marking five decades since its integration into the Indian Union.
- India and Japan have entered the design phase of the LUPEX mission, aiming to explore the Moon’s south pole for water ice.
- NASA’s GRAIL mission provided detailed gravity maps of the Moon, revealing significant differences between its near and far sides.
- Pakistan rejected India’s call for IAEA oversight of its nuclear weapons, labeling the suggestion as irresponsible and highlighting its own security measures.
- The LUPEX mission’s preliminary design phase involves collaboration between ISRO and JAXA, focusing on lunar exploration and potential human habitation.
- The Sansad Ratna Awards, inspired by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, were instituted in 2010 to recognize outstanding performance by Members of Parliament in India.
- The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), established in 1978 under the Ministry of Culture, promotes scientific awareness through museums and centers across India.
- ISRO’s PSLV-C61 mission failed to place EOS-09 into its intended orbit due to a third-stage glitch, marking a rare setback for the agency.
- The Presidential Reference under Article 143 allows India’s President to seek the Supreme Court’s advisory opinion on significant legal or factual questions.
- The International Monetary Fund approved a $1 billion bailout to Pakistan to support its economy, despite concerns over potential misuse of funds.
- The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project connects Kolkata to Mizoram via Myanmar, aiming to boost trade and strategic connectivity in Northeast India.
- EOS-09, also known as RISAT-1B, is an advanced Indian remote sensing satellite equipped with Synthetic Aperture Radar for all-weather Earth imaging.
- The NCSM’s Central Research & Training Laboratory in Kolkata serves as a hub for training, research, and development in science communication activities.
- The IMF’s bailout to Pakistan includes conditions for structural reforms, aiming to stabilize the economy and ensure responsible fiscal management.
- The Kaladan Project reduces dependence on the Siliguri Corridor, providing an alternative route to Northeast India and enhancing regional connectivity.
- India has introduced biometric e-passports with RFID chips and encrypted data, enhancing security and enabling faster, globally accepted immigration processes.
- e-Passports store biometric data like facial images and fingerprints, ensuring secure identification and compliance with ICAO international standards.
- Fire safety in India follows model codes like NBC 2016, which includes fire zoning, suppression systems, and mandatory non-combustible building materials.
- Fire incidents claim thousands of lives yearly, highlighting poor compliance and the need for robust fire safety implementation across states.
- The Indus River, originating in Tibet, flows through India and Pakistan, supporting agriculture and forming part of the world’s largest irrigation system.
- Indus River’s tributaries form Punjab’s fertile plains, while its strategic flow through Ladakh gives India leverage in water diplomacy with Pakistan.
- The Harappan Civilization, one of the world’s earliest urban cultures, flourished along the Indus with advanced drainage, trade, and city planning.
- The Mullaperiyar Dam, built in 1895 in Kerala but controlled by Tamil Nadu, remains a flashpoint over safety concerns and water-sharing rights.
- Supreme Court verdicts have allowed Tamil Nadu to maintain the dam’s water level at 142 feet, rejecting Kerala’s plea for a new dam.
- The Dam Safety Act, 2021, sets up national and state-level bodies to inspect, monitor, and ensure the structural and operational safety of dams.
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