- On May 10, 2025, Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the Bharat Bodh Kendra at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi to promote India’s cultural heritage. The center houses books and resources on Indian art, history, spirituality, and philosophy, serving scholars and researchers. The event featured green initiatives and sustainability discussions, highlighting IHC’s role as a cultural hub.
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- The Government of India will enhance security at scientific establishments in border states following a high-level review on May 10, 2025. Measures include upgrading security protocols, ensuring district-level coordination, and implementing emergency SOPs. Key institutions like CSIR-IIIM Jammu, CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh, and IMD Srinagar will receive reinforced protection.
- On May 11, 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The ₹300 crore facility will produce up to 100 BrahMos missiles annually, enhancing India's indigenous defence manufacturing. It spans 200 acres and features a Strategic Materials Technology Complex for titanium and super-alloy production.
- The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is set to launch in June 2025 from Sriharikota aboard GSLV-F16. This dual-band radar mission will monitor Earth's surface changes, aiding disaster management, climate research, and infrastructure studies.
- The Taliban government suspended chess in Afghanistan on May 11, 2025, citing concerns that it violates Sharia law by resembling gambling. The Afghanistan Chess Federation (ACF) was dissolved, stopping all chess-related activities. Cafés and informal chess clubs in Kabul have been affected by the ban.
- Mother’s Day 2025 falls on May 11, as it is celebrated on the second Sunday of May each year. The tradition originated in the United States, where Anna Jarvis campaigned for a day to honor mothers, leading to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson officially declaring it a national holiday in 1914.
- International Nurses Day is observed annually on May 12, marking the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing. The 2025 theme, announced by the International Council of Nurses (ICN), is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies”, emphasizing the critical role of nurses in healthcare and economic resilience.
- Buddha Purnima 2025 falls on May 12, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Gautam Buddha. Observed on the full moon of Vaisakha, it is celebrated with prayers, meditation, and acts of kindness. Devotees visit temples, light lamps, and reflect on Buddha’s teachings of peace and compassion.
- Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), effective May 14, 2025. The nomination was made by President Droupadi Murmu and officially notified by the Ministry of Law and Justice on May 9, 2025.
Questions:
Q.1 BrahMos Aerospace, the developer of India’s BrahMos missile, is a joint venture between India and which country?a) Russia
b) United States
c) France
d) Israel
Answer: a) BrahMos Aerospace is a bilateral venture formed by India and Russia.
Q.2 The NISAR satellite is a joint mission between:
a) NASA and ISRO
b) ESA and Roscosmos
c) JAXA and ISRO
d) NASA and ESA
a) NASA and ISRO
b) ESA and Roscosmos
c) JAXA and ISRO
d) NASA and ESA
Answer: a) NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a key collaboration.
