Exam_Notes

Regionalism in New World Order

  • India and Pakistan reach understanding to stop military action and firing after three days of hostilities.

  • India consistently maintains a firm stance against terrorism.

  • Pakistan breaches understanding hours later.

  • Outreach for pause in firing was made by Pakistan on Saturday afternoon.

Key Points from the India-Pakistan Agreement

  • Agreement on Stoppage of Firing: India and Pakistan have worked out an understanding on stopping firing and military action.

  • Pakistan Violations: Pakistan committed repeated violations of the understanding.

  • India's Stance: India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism.

  • Communication: The Director-General of Military Operations of Pakistan called the Director-General of Military Operations of India to agree that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, in the air, and at sea.

Other Key Details

  • Monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 27.

  • NCR States told to set up agency against farm fires.

  • Invoke ESMA (Essential Services Maintenance Act) wherever necessary.

Miscellaneous

  • High Court declines plea to stay demolition drive for RRTS project.

  • Helplines set up by student outfits across the Capital.

  • CM directs departments to remain alert and operationalise District Disaster Management Authorities.

  • Delhi Police to prepare a list of air raid shelters and create a specialised emergency response unit.

Tamil Nadu CM's Solidarity Rally

  • Tamil Nadu Chief Minister led a rally in Chennai to support the Indian armed forces and condemn terror attacks by Pakistan.

  • Thousands participated, raising slogans for national security and unity.

Miss World 2025 Kicks Off

  • The 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant began in Hyderabad with a cultural extravaganza.

Student Well-being at IIT Kharagpur

  • IIT Kharagpur to form a committee to enhance student well-being after recent student deaths.

Other News

  • Pakistan announced truce.

  • Disarm Pakistan's nuclear arsenal: Asaduddin Owaisi.

  • Two arrested in U.P. over declaring 'support for Pak'.

Haryana Women's Self-Help Groups

  • Women in Haryana are gaining financial freedom through self-help groups, praised by the Prime Minister.

Healthcare and Public Services

  • The Delhi government focuses on ensuring hospitals are fully ready with ambulances and backup power.

  • Nipah virus situation in Kerala remains critical.

Education and Skill Development

  • Karnataka to reduce fees for engineering courses to attract students.

  • Delhi University prioritizes permanent appointments for college faculty.

  • AhaGuru offers recorded video courses for IIT JEE, CBSE, and NEET.

International Relations and Diplomacy

  • India thanks Russia for its support against cross-border terrorism.

  • Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe suggests India lead South Asia to become a powerful region.

Economic and Business News

  • GAIL signs an initial pact to set up 1GW renewable energy projects in Karnataka.

  • Global agency upgrades the rating of India's long and short-term debt.

Arts, Culture, and Media

  • Vetri Maaran states that cinema cannot escape politics.

Tech and Digital Governance

  • Palanivel Thiagarajan says the central government can't dictate policies of States. Streaming platforms are dumbing down shows, says Anurag Kashyap.

Public Health and Safety

  • Punjab asked to set up Parali Protection Force.

  • The Maharashtra cyber department urges people to remain vigilant amid surge in online attacks.

Economic Development

  • Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra ink MoU for Tapti recharge project.

Weather and Climate

  • Monsoon Forecast: Monsoon is 12likely to reach Kerala on May 27\text{Monsoon is } \frac{1}{2} \text{likely to reach Kerala on May 27}.

Social Justice and Inclusion

  • Support center for transgender people to be set up in Kerala.

Business and Finance

  • IBBI reports over 30,000 cases settled before admission in IBC, highlighting a shift

Economic Strategy

  • Claude Smadja advises India to strengthen ties with Asian markets and reduce dependence on the U.S.

Trade Agreements

  • India-UK FTA implementation expected in about a year, with TEPA taking until September-October.