What is the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025?

It is a government initiative that provides cashless emergency medical treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for road accident victims across India, for up to 7 days following the accident.

Daily Current Affairs 6th May 2025, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update) |

National News

Govt Approves Greenfield Airports in Kota and Puri for Enhanced Connectivity

Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu has approved Greenfield airports in Kota (Rajasthan) and Puri (Odisha) on May 5, 2025. T
hese airports aim to boost regional connectivity, promote tourism, and support economic development. Kota, a center for education and industry, and Puri, a renowned pilgrimage site, are both crucial locations that will now benefit from enhanced air infrastructure.
This move aligns with the UDAN scheme and is a part of the government’s long-term aviation strategy to make air travel more accessible and inclusive.

India Gears Up for Nationwide Civil Defence Drills Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan

In response to the Pahalgam terror attack and rising India-Pakistan tensions, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has instructed all states to conduct civil defence drills from May 7 to 9, 2025.
The comprehensive exercise will involve air-raid sirens, blackout drills, evacuation strategies, and bunker cleaning across 244 vulnerable districts.
Over 4 lakh volunteers, along with students, NCC, and NYKS members, will participate. This initiative strengthens India’s passive defence strategy, a concept rooted in the 1962 war, and aligns with recommendations made during the 2022 Chintan Shivir.
The drills are a vital response to current geo-political challenges and seek to improve civilian preparedness and national security.

Supreme Court Publishes Assets of 21 Judges, Aims for Greater Public Accountability

The Supreme Court of India has taken an important step towards transparency by publishing the assets of 21 of its judges ahead of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s retirement.
The Court has also made the appointment process for judges more transparent, providing detailed information about the selection and recommendation process for High Court and Supreme Court judges.
This initiative aligns with efforts to ensure accountability within the judiciary.

India’s First Inter-State Cheetah Corridor Set to Span Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

Rajasthan has agreed to join hands with Madhya Pradesh to form India’s first inter-state cheetah conservation corridor, spanning 17,000 sq km.
The corridor, which will link the Kuno National Park, Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, and Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve, is a part of Project Cheetah, a flagship initiative to reintroduce cheetahs into Indian habitats.
Supported by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Wildlife Institute of India, the corridor will cover seven Rajasthan districts and aims to boost biodiversity, genetic diversity, and inter-state collaboration. The official MoU is expected soon.

India Lists First Mortgage-Backed Pass Through Certificates on NSE

India’s first mortgage-backed Pass Through Certificates (PTCs) were listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), with an issue size of ₹1,000 crores.
Backed by LIC Housing Finance loans and structured by RMBS Development Company Ltd., these demat-tradable PTCs have a 7.26% coupon and a maturity of nearly 20 years.
The DFS Secretary highlighted the importance of housing finance and securitization in driving economic growth and financial market integration. This marks a significant innovation in India’s debt and housing finance markets.

Centre Notifies ₹1.5 Lakh Free Treatment Plan for Crash Victims

The Government of India has launched the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025, offering ₹1.5 lakh cashless emergency care for road accident victims for up to 7 days post-incident.
The scheme, notified on May 6, 2025, is implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) and involves coordination with police, hospitals, and state health agencies.
This initiative is a critical road safety measure, aiming to reduce fatalities and make trauma care affordable and accessible nationwide.

State News

Andhra Pradesh Launches India’s First Transmedia Entertainment City ‘Creator Land’

Andhra Pradesh has unveiled Creator Land, India’s first transmedia entertainment city, in Amaravati, aiming to become a global hub for digital innovation and creative industries.
Announced by CM N. Chandrababu Naidu at the WAVES Summit, the ₹10,000 crore project is expected to generate 25,000 jobs across sectors like filmmaking, gaming, virtual production, and AI-driven content.
It will also include the Creatorland Academy to foster youth skill development and attract FDI, marking a transformative moment in India’s media and entertainment landscape.

India’s First Edu City with Foreign Universities Coming Up in Navi Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled a visionary initiative at the WAVES Summit 2025 by announcing India’s first Edu City in Navi Mumbai in partnership with foreign universities.
The University of York and Western Australia University signed MoUs totaling Rs 3,000 crore to establish offshore campuses.
Additionally, mega investments were secured for AI-powered Film Cities by Prime Focus and Godrej, promising large-scale employment and positioning Navi Mumbai as a global knowledge and entertainment hub.
The initiative aligns with NEP 2020 and sets the stage for Maharashtra’s upcoming AI policy.

Telangana Hosts Miss World 2025: A Global Stage for Culture and Tourism

The Miss World 2025 pageant is being held in Telangana, showcasing its rich cultural heritage, UNESCO sites, and eco-tourism potential.
With participants from 120 countries and broadcasts in over 150 nations, the event is expected to boost foreign tourist arrivals, attract global investments, and position Telangana as a multidimensional tourism hub. Government efforts include security arrangements, heritage tours, and promotional campaigns, marking this as a landmark moment for the state’s global branding.

International News

India-Italy Strategic Plan 2025–29 Gains Momentum at ADB Summit

At the 58th ADB Annual Meeting in Milan, Finance Ministers of India and Italy discussed strengthening economic cooperation, with a focus on renewable energy, fintech, and digital public infrastructure.
This aligns with the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025–2029, aiming to enhance bilateral ties and contribute to global goals like SDG alignment and climate commitments.
The meeting also emphasized MDB reform and showcased India’s success with platforms like Aadhaar and UPI.

Yemen Appoints Finance Minister Salem Bin Braik as New Prime Minister

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has appointed Salem Saleh Bin Braik as the new Prime Minister after the resignation of Ahmed bin Mubarak.
Mubarak resigned due to constitutional constraints, stating he was unable to reform key institutions or reshuffle the cabinet. The leadership change comes amid a deepening economic crisis, driven by the ongoing civil war, collapse of the Yemeni rial, and suspended oil exports since October 2022 due to Houthi attacks.
Yemen continues to face one of the worst humanitarian crises, as described by the United Nations.

Economy News

Morgan Stanley Sees Bright Long-Term Prospects for Indian Equities

Morgan Stanley has reaffirmed its optimistic view on India’s long-term equity prospects, citing solid macro fundamentals, low inflation, and domestic demand as key drivers.
It recommends focusing on domestic sectors like financials and industrials, while encouraging a patient, long-term approach amidst global uncertainties.
The brokerage views India as a resilient and relatively insulated market, capable of delivering in the face of worldwide economic volatility.

India Breaks Records in Mineral(Mining) Production in FY 2024-25

India has achieved record production in several key minerals and non-ferrous metals during FY 2024-25, with notable increases in iron ore, manganese, bauxite, aluminium, and refined copper output.
This reflects robust demand from user industries such as steel, energy, infrastructure, and automotive, strengthening India’s role as a global supplier and boosting economic activity across multiple sectors.

Appointments News

Prakash Magdum Appointed as New MD of NFDC

Shri Prakash Magdum, a 1999-batch Indian Information Service officer, has been appointed as the Managing Director of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).
With prior leadership roles at NFAI, FTII, and the Ministry of Defence, his appointment is a significant move for the promotion of Indian cinema and preservation of film heritage. This aligns with India’s broader cultural and soft power strategy.

Appointments News

Pulitzer Prize 2025: Full List of Journalism Winners

The Pulitzer Prizes 2025 honored excellence in journalism, with The New York Times leading with four awards, including for Breaking News Photography by Doug Mills (Trump assassination attempt) and International Reporting. The Washington Post won for Breaking News Reporting, and Reuters earned the Investigative Reporting prize for its “Fentanyl Express” series.
Other notable winners include The Wall Street Journal (Elon Musk investigation), The New Yorker (three awards including Commentary, Feature Photography, and Audio Reporting), and Esquire, Houston Chronicle, and Bloomberg CityLab in various categories.

Defense News

India-Maldives Strengthen Defence Ties through HADR Exercise

The INS Sharda’s deployment to the Maldives for a week-long HADR exercise symbolizes India’s proactive engagement in regional disaster preparedness and defence diplomacy.
Aligned with India’s MAHASAGAR vision, the exercise involves joint drills, SAR operations, and medical support, deepening ties with the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).
India also supports Maldives through training, infrastructure, and healthcare aid, reinforcing its role as a key maritime partner in the Indian Ocean.

India Strengthens Maritime Surveillance with HawkEye 360 Technology Deal

India has finalized a $131 million agreement with the US for HawkEye 360 satellite-based RF surveillance technology, significantly enhancing its ability to monitor maritime activity and detect dark ships.
The deal supports QUAD goals and boosts India’s coastal security infrastructure, especially in its Exclusive Economic Zone. Integrated with existing systems like P-8I aircraft and IFC-IOR, the tech offers 24/7 real-time, weather-proof monitoring.
This development marks a new chapter in US-India strategic defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Test Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Navy, has successfully validated the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM) through combat firing with reduced explosives.
Developed by NSTL Visakhapatnam with support from other DRDO labs and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Apollo Microsystems, the system is designed to enhance India’s undersea warfare capabilities against modern stealth threats.
With its readiness confirmed, MIGM is poised for induction into the Indian Navy, marking a significant boost to indigenous defence production under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Sports News

China Clinches 14th Sudirman Cup Title Despite An Seyoung’s Heroics

China claimed their 14th Sudirman Cup title after defeating South Korea 3-1 in the World Mixed Team Badminton Championships 2025 held in Xiamen.
Despite a heroic win by An Seyoung, who extended her 25-match unbeaten streak, China’s balanced strength across all five disciplines ensured victory.
Key performances by Shi Yuqi, Feng Yanzhe, and Tan Ning were instrumental in continuing China’s legacy of dominance in the BWF’s premier team event.

Important Days News

World Asthma Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, and Global Significance

World Asthma Day 2025 is observed on Tuesday, 6 May, to raise awareness about asthma, a chronic respiratory disease affecting over 250 million people globally.
Organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) with support from the WHO, the 2025 theme is “Make inhaled treatments accessible for all”, emphasizing equitable access to care.
Asthma remains incurable and caused around 455,000 deaths in 2019, highlighting the urgent need for better treatment and awareness, especially in low- and middle-income countries.