- The sacred relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on May 2, 2025, from Sarnath, India. They were enshrined at Thanh Tam Pagoda, where over one lakh devotees have offered prayers. Among them is a fragment of Lord Buddha’s skull, discovered in 1898 near Kapilavastu.
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- The Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI) student film, "A Doll Made Up of Clay," has been selected for La Cinef at Cannes 2025, making it India's only entry in this category. Directed by Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay and produced by Sahil Manoj Ingle, the film explores displacement and identity. The Cannes Film Festival 2025 runs from May 13 to May 24 in France.
- On May 2, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted its first night landing on the Ganga Expressway airstrip in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Aircraft like Rafale, Sukhoi-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, and C-130J Super Hercules participated in the operation. The 3.5-km airstrip, India’s first highway airstrip for fighter jets, was monitored using 250 CCTV cameras.
- On May 3, 2025, PM Narendra Modi and Angolan President Joao Lourenco held high-level talks in New Delhi to deepen strategic ties. India announced a $200 million defence credit line and signed agreements in agriculture, space technology, and infrastructure. Both leaders reaffirmed cooperation in the Global South, focusing on economic growth and security.
- Sa-Dhan signed an MoU with Bank of India in Mumbai on May 2, 2025, to expand financial inclusion. The agreement focuses on enterprise finance, green financing, WASH projects, and co-lending to MFIs. It aims to enhance digital transformation and financial literacy, especially for small and micro enterprises. This collaboration supports India’s Financial Inclusion goals and Sustainable Development Objectives.
- On May 3, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the First National Mediation Conference in New Delhi to promote alternative dispute resolution. The event aimed to strengthen mediation under the Mediation Act, 2023, reducing court burdens and enhancing access to justice. The Mediation Association of India was launched, and mediation’s role in legal empowerment of Panchayats was highlighted. Key attendees included CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and legal experts.
- World Tuna Day is observed annually on May 2 to raise awareness about the importance of tuna conservation and sustainable fishing practices. The 2025 theme, “Our Ocean, Our Tuna, Our Future,” emphasizes responsible management of tuna fisheries to ensure the long-term health of both the species and marine ecosystems.
- World Press Freedom Day 2025 is observed on May 3, with the theme "Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of AI on Press Freedom." UNESCO honored La Prensa, a Nicaraguan newspaper, with the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize for its resilience. In 2024, 82 journalists lost their lives, highlighting ongoing threats to press freedom worldwide.
- Sunil Bharti Mittal joined the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab on May 3, 2025, alongside industry leaders. The Lab aims to boost job creation and private sector investment in developing economies. It will address challenges like regulatory certainty, political risk insurance, and foreign exchange stability.
- Kapil Dev was announced as the brand ambassador for SoBo Mumbai Falcons on April 30, 2025. The franchise will compete in the third edition of the T20 Mumbai League from May 26 to June 8, 2025. As a mentor, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain will guide and inspire the team in its debut season.
Questions:
Q.1 Which Indian film has been selected for the La Cinef section at the Cannes Film Festival 2025?a) The Pebbles
b) A Doll Made Up of Clay
c) Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
d) Gully Boy
Answer: b) Directed by Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay and produced by Sahil Manoj Ingle (SRFTI), "A Doll Made Up of Clay" is India's only entry in the La Cinef category at Cannes 2025, which showcases student films.
Q.2 Who was appointed as the brand ambassador for SoBo Mumbai Falcons on April 30, 2025?
a) Sachin Tendulkar
b) MS Dhoni
c) Virat Kohli
d) Kapil Dev
a) Sachin Tendulkar
b) MS Dhoni
c) Virat Kohli
d) Kapil Dev
Answer: d) Kapil Dev, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain, was announced as the brand ambassador and mentor for SoBo Mumbai Falcons on April 30, 2025, for the T20 Mumbai League.
