Stay updated with the top headlines from 30th May 2025. This GK update covers national, international, economy, banking, appointments, awards, science, sports, and important days — curated for exam aspirants.
National Affairs
1. What cabinet approvals were made on May 28, 2025?
Answer:
- Continuation of 1.5% Interest Subvention under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for FY26.
- Approval of two multitracking railway projects in MP and Maharashtra under PM Gati Shakti.
- Increase in MSP for 14 Kharif crops for the 2025–26 marketing season.
2. Where will India’s first AI-centric SEZ be established?
Answer: RackBank Data Centers will invest ₹1,000 crore to set up India’s first AI SEZ in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, featuring high-density data centers and advanced AI infrastructure.
3. What is India’s plan for inland waterways by 2027?
Answer: 47 new National Waterways will be operationalized, expanding the network to 23 states and 4 UTs, with cargo traffic projected to reach 156 MTPA by FY26.
4. What helicopter manufacturing unit is being set up in Karnataka?
Answer: Tata-Airbus will establish India’s first privately-led helicopter Final Assembly Line in Kolar to produce Airbus H125 helicopters.
Banking & Finance
5. What draft guidelines did RBI propose for gold loans?
Answer: RBI proposed capping Loan-to-Value ratio at 75%, requiring proof of gold ownership, and standardizing valuation and documentation procedures.
6. What stake did SBI Life and Vidyaniti acquire in NHIT?
Answer: They jointly acquired a 4.25% stake in National Highways Infra Trust for ₹1,100.61 crore via open market transactions.
7. What KYC amendments were proposed by RBI?
Answer: RBI suggested allowing KYC updates at any branch, enabling remote updates via V-CIP, and permitting Business Correspondents to assist with dormant accounts.
8. What action did SEBI take against IndusInd Bank officials?
Answer: SEBI barred former CEO Sumant Kathpalia and four others from trading due to insider trading allegations.
Economy & Business
9. How did India’s coal imports change in FY25?
Answer: Coal imports fell by 7.9% to 243.62 MT, saving USD 7.93 billion in foreign exchange. Domestic coal output rose by 5%.
Awards & Recognitions
10. Who received the ‘Global Indian of the Year 2025’ award?
Answer: Sadhguru was honored by Canada India Foundation for his global impact and ecological initiatives like Cauvery Calling.
Appointments
11. Who was appointed Forest and Wildlife Ambassador of Karnataka?
Answer: Former cricketer Anil Kumble was appointed to promote forest and wildlife conservation efforts.
12. Who became brand ambassador for Dettol India?
Answer: MS Dhoni was appointed as the brand ambassador for Dettol’s hygiene product range.
Science & Technology
13. What AI strategy did Google unveil at I/O 2025?
Answer: Google introduced “AI Matryoshka,” a layered AI-first strategy powered by Gemini 2.5 models and Ironwood TPUs, emphasizing privacy and intelligence integration across platforms.
Sports
14. What partnership did PepsiCo announce with Formula 1?
Answer: PepsiCo became an official partner of Formula 1 until 2030, with Sting Energy, Gatorade, and Doritos joining as category sponsors.
15. What major weightlifting event will India host in 2026?
Answer: Ahmedabad will host the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships, marking India’s return after 44 years.
Important Days
16. Why is May 29 observed as International Day of UN Peacekeepers?
Answer: It honors UN peacekeeping personnel and commemorates the first mission in 1948. The 2025 theme is “The Future of Peacekeeping”.
17. What is the theme of World Digestive Health Day 2025?
Answer: “Your Digestive Health: Nourish to Flourish” promotes nutrition and gut health awareness.
18. What is celebrated on International Everest Day?
Answer: It marks the first successful summit of Mt. Everest in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The 2025 Everest Marathon was held from the base camp.