Daily Current Affairs 30th May 2025, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

National News

Hyderabad’s 16-Year-Old Vishwanath Karthikey Becomes Youngest Indian to Conquer 7 Summits

• Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti, a 16-year-old boy from Hyderabad, has made history. He is now the youngest India and the second youngest person in the world to finish the famous 7 Summits challenge.
• This means he climbed the highest mountain on each of the seven continents – a big dream for mountaineers around the world.

State News

Odisha Launches ANKUR: A Strategic Urban Transformation Initiative

• In a landmark step toward urban transformation, the Government of Odisha has launched a visionary initiative titled ANKUR – Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation and Reforms.
• Spearheaded by the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, ANKUR is envisioned as a strategic platform to drive urban innovation, foster collaborative partnerships, and build smart, sustainable, and citizen-centric cities.

Goa Statehood Day 2025: Celebrating 39 Years of Progress

• On May 30, 2025, the state of Goa will proudly celebrate its 39th Statehood Day, marking nearly four decades since its formal inclusion as a full-fledged state in the Republic of India.
• Known for its pristine beaches, colonial architecture, and vibrant culture, Goa holds a unique place in India’s historical and cultural landscape.

Economy News

India’s GDP Growth Forecast at 6.5% for FY26: Crisil

• Crisil, the global ratings and analytics agency, has projected India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.5% in fiscal 2026 (FY26), supported by improving domestic consumption, easing inflation, and favourable monetary policy.
• The agency’s latest economic outlook highlights a cautiously optimistic scenario for India, backed by robust agricultural output, policy support, and resilient industrial activity, while acknowledging the risks posed by external headwinds and global trade uncertainties.

Scheme News

Gujarat Karmayogi Swasthya Suraksha Yojana 2025: Check Benefits, Coverage, and Eligibility

• The Government of Gujarat has launched a comprehensive healthcare scheme named Gujarat Karmayogi Swasthya Suraksha Yojana to provide cashless medical treatment to a wide range of beneficiaries, including All India Services (AIS) officers, state government employees, and pensioners.
• The initiative is designed to strengthen healthcare accessibility and reduce the financial burden of medical expenses for public service personnel and their families.

‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ Launched at OUAT, Bhubaneswar

• Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the ”Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA)’ on Thursday.
• The goal of this campaign is to transform Indian farming with the help of science and technology. It was launched in Sakshigopal, Puri (Odisha) and later at the ICAR-CIFA centre in Bhubaneswar.

Agreements News

IIT Kharagpur & Singapore’s IME Sign MoU to Boost Semiconductor Innovation

• In a landmark development that marks a significant stride toward global collaboration in semiconductor technology, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Singapore’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a core research entity under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
• This important collaboration was officially announced at the prestigious SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025, a key industry event drawing top experts and innovators from the semiconductor sector.

Defence News

India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT 2025 Begins in Ulaanbaatar

• The Indian Army contingent has officially departed to participate in the 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT, set to take place from 31st May to 13th June 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
• This joint training event reflects the deepening military cooperation between the two friendly nations and aims to enhance tactical and operational synergy between their armed forces.

Miniratna Status Granted to MIL, AVNL & IOL: A New Milestone in India’s Defence Sector

• In a significant move towards strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of “Miniratna” Category-I status to three key Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) — Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), and India Optel Limited (IOL).
• This recognition acknowledges their rapid transformation into profit-making corporate entities within a short span of three years.

Awards News

Sadhguru Conferred with ‘Global Indian of the Year’ Award by Canada India Foundation

• Sadhguur, a well-known spiritual leader and the founder of the Isha Foundation, has received the ‘Global Indian of the Year’ award from the Canada India Foundation (CIF).
• This award was given to him for his strong efforts in spreading awareness about human consciousness and environmental protection.

Sports News

Ahmedabad to Host Asian Weightlifting Championships from April 1 to 10

• Ahmedabad will host the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships from April 1 to 10. This big sports event was confirmed by the Indian Weightlifting Federation. It will be the first Asian Championship to follow the new weight categories set by the International Weightlifting Federation.
• The event was earlier planned in Gandhinagar but later shifted to Ahmedabad.

Important Days

International Day of Potato 2025, Date, Theme, History and Significance

• On 30 May 2025, the world will mark the second observance of the International Day of Potato, an initiative designed to spotlight the global importance of one of the world’s most versatile and widely consumed crops: the potato (Solanum tuberosum L.).
• With this year’s theme, “Shaping history, feeding the future,” the day celebrates the potato’s historic legacy, its nutritional value, and its pivotal role in sustainable agrifood systems.

Hindi Journalism Day 2025: Celebrating the Legacy of Vernacular Media in India

• On May 30, 2025, India will observe Hindi Journalism Day, an annual event that commemorates the birth of Hindi-language journalism in the country. This year marks a celebration of nearly two centuries of vernacular media’s contribution to democracy, awareness, and cultural expression.
• As the fourth pillar of democracy, the media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and ensuring transparency. Hindi journalism, in particular, has empowered millions by providing news and information in a language understood by a vast majority of the Indian population.

International Everest Day 2025: Date, History and Significance

• International Everest Day is celebrated every year on 29th May. This day remembers the first successful climb of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa from Nepal in 1953.
• It honors their bravery, strength and spirit of adventure. People all over the world, especially climbers and trekkers, celebrate this special day.

Obituaries News

Veteran Tamil Actor Rajesh Passes Away at 75

• Veteran Tamil film actor Rajesh passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Chennai, following a sudden heart attack. He was 75. His death has left a deep void in the Indian film fraternity, particularly the Tamil cinema industry.
• Rajesh is survived by his daughter Divya and son Deepak. His wife, Joan Sylvia, had predeceased him. His mortal remains have been kept at his residence in Ramapuram, Chennai, for the public to pay their respects.

Miscellaneous News

Global Temperature Likely to Breach 1.5°C in Next Five Years

• The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has raised a serious warning about climate change. According to a recent report, there is a 70% chance that global temperatures will cross the 1.5ºC limit above pre-industrial levels between the years 2025 and 2029.
• In the Paris Climate Agreement (2015), world leaders agreed to try and stop the Earth’s temperature from rising more than 1.5ºC above the levels seen before the Industrial Revolution (1850-1900). Going beyond this limit could lead to serious effects like stronger heatwaves, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels.