June 21, 2025

Person in News


Current Context : Lee Jae-myung , former Gyeonggi Province governor and Democratic Party leader has been elected President of South Korea with 49.42% votes.. Predecessor: Yoon Suk Yeol (impeached late 2024 for martial law decree). Term: 5 years, single term limit. Republic of Korea (South Korea) Capital: Population: Approximately 52 million (2025 estimate). Government Type: Unitary presidential republic; president serves as both head of state and government. Economy: 4th largest in Asia; key sectors include electronics (Samsung, LG), automotive (Hyundai, Kia), shipbuilding, and IT services.Read More

Current Context: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra (javelin gold, Tokyo 2020) was named brand ambassador for Audi India, underscoring a partnership between a world-class athlete and a luxury automobile brand. ABOUT Neeraj Chopra Achievements: Olympic Gold (Tokyo 2020); first Indian track-and-field athlete to do so. World Champion (2022); multiple Asian Games medals. Brand Values: Embodies precision, speed, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Audi India Presence: Division of Audi AG (Germany); luxury carmaker established in India in 2007.Read More

Current Context: Rajiv Memani, Chairman & CEO of EY India, was appointed President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for FY 2025–26, ushering in new leadership at India’s premier industry association. ABOUT the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Founded in 1895 as a non-governmental, industry-led, not-for-profit organization. Headquarters: New Delhi. Objective : Policy Advocacy: Engages with central and state governments to shape pro-industry policies. Structure & Governance: Membership: Over 9,000 direct members and 300,000 indirect members across various industry sectors. Leadership: President elected annually; supported by a Governing Council and sector-specific councils.Read More

Current Context : CISF Sub-Inspector Geeta Samota became the first officer of the Central Industrial Security Force to scale Mount Everest (8,849 m), marking a historic milestone for the force. About Geeta Samota Joined CISF: 2011, currently posted at Udaipur Airport. Mountaineering Milestones: 2019: First woman from any CAPF to summit Mount Satopanth and Mount Lobuche. 2025: First CISF officer to summit Mount Everest, fulfilling her "Seven Summits" quest to climb the highest peak on each continent. Expeditions: Mount Satopanth (7,075 m): 2019 Mount Lobuche (6,119 m): Nepal Mount Everest (8,849 m): 202 About Mount Everest Name: Mount Everest Location:....Read More

Current Context : Dr. M. R. Srinivasan, a pioneering Indian nuclear scientist and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, passed away, at the age of 95 in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. About Who was he? Malur Ramasamy Srinivasan was instrumental in developing India's nuclear power programme, contributing significantly to the nation's self-reliance in nuclear energy. Education He earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering in 1950 and completed his master's and Ph.D. in gas turbine technology from McGill University, Canada, by 1954. Institutional Roles : As the founding Chairman of the Nuclear Power....Read More

Current Context : Renowned Indian astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar passed away at the age of 86. He was renowned for his contributions to theoretical physics, particularly the Hoyle-Narlikar theory of gravity About Hoyle-Narlikar theory of gravity What is it? The Hoyle–Narlikar theory of gravity is a conformal theory of gravity that incorporates Mach's principle, proposing that the gravitational constant is determined by the mean density of matter in the universe. Background / History Developed in the 1960s by Fred Hoyle and Jayant Narlikar, the theory was inspired by the Wheeler–Feynman absorber theory for electrodynamics and aimed to provide an alternative to....Read More

Current Context : At 19 years old, Srihari LR from Chennai clinched his third GM norm at the Asian Individual Championship in Al-Ain (UAE), becoming India’s 86th Grandmaster. Who is Srihari LR? Age & Origin: 19, hailing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Achievement: Earned final GM norm among strong Asian competition. Significance for India Rising Chess Nation: India now has 86 GMs, reflecting its growing chess culture. Pathway: Young talents increasingly breaking through international youth events to senior titles.Read More

Current Context : Recently, Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra has been awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in India’s Territorial Army. Who is Neeraj Chopra? Origin: Born in Khandra village, Panipat, Haryana. Achievements: Gold at Tokyo 2020 Olympics Silver at Paris 2024 Olympics 2023 World Champion (Budapest) About the Honorary Rank Rule: Conferred under Para-31 of the Territorial Army Regulations, 1948. Purpose: Recognizes distinguished citizens who boost national pride. Role: Ceremonial duties; no active combat command. About Territorial Army Founded: 9 October 1949 Nature: Part-time volunteer force aiding the regular Army in war, disasters, and nation-building. 75th Anniversary: Celebrated....Read More

Sayani Das

Current Context :Sayani Das has become the first Indian woman to successfully swim across the 38 km North Channel in 13 hours and 22 minutes. This marks her fifth major open water swim as she pursues the Oceans Seven challenge.Read More

Current Context :Justice B.R. Gavai has been appointed the 52nd Chief Justice of India, the second SC community member to hold the post. His tenure will last until his retirement on November 23, 2025.Read More

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