Observed on May 2.

Aim :  To raise awareness about the importance of sustainable tuna fishing and the species’ role in marine ecosystems.

About:

• UN Recognition: In 2016, the United Nations General Assembly officially designated May 2 as World Tuna Day to highlight the need for conservation efforts.
• Purpose: Emphasizes the significance of tuna to global food security and the necessity of managing fish stocks responsibly.
• Challenges: Addresses issues like overfishing, illegal fishing practices, and the need for international cooperation in tuna conservation.

Current Context: Gujarat Day commemorates the establishment of the state of Gujarat on May 1, 1960, formed alongside Maharashtra from the erstwhile Bombay State.

About:

• Formation: The Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, resulted in Gujarat’s creation for Gujarati-speaking citizens.
• Significance: Highlights Gujarat’s rich cultural legacy, economic progress, and commitment to development.

Current Context: Maharashtra Day, or Maharashtra Diwas, marks the formation of the state of Maharashtra on May 1, 1960, following the division of the Bombay State.

About:

• Formation: The Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, led to the creation of Maharashtra for Marathi-speaking people.

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.

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.

Current Context: India dominated the Asian Yogasana Sport Championship held in Delhi, winning a record 83 gold medals and finishing atop the medal tally.

Key Highlights

• Total Medals for India: 87 (83 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze)
• Runner-up: Japan (3 Gold, 3 Silver, 4 Bronze)
• Participating Nations: Over 21, including Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Kazakhstan, and Bhutan
• Significance: Reflects India’s leadership and the expanding popularity of yogasana as a competitive sport in Asia.

Current Context: The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is organizing the National Ayush Mission (NAM) Conclave 2025 on May 1–2 at Kaivalyadham, Lonavala, Maharashtra.

• The event will bring together policymakers, Ayush professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to shape the future of Ayush-based healthcare in India and promote integration of traditional systems with modern healthcare.

About

• Organised By: Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
• Document Launch:
• Blueprint for Ayush Policy 2025
• Standard Treatment Guidelines (STG) on Metabolic Disorders

About the National Ayush Mission (NAM)

• Launch Year: 2014
• Objective: Enhance availability, accessibility, and quality of Ayush healthcare services

Current Context: The National Archives of India, in collaboration with Vani Prakashan, is set to launch the book “Ramanujan: Journey of a Great Mathematician” on April 30, 2025.

Key Details

• Book Title: “Ramanujan: Journey of a Great Mathematician”
• Authors: Arun Singhal and Devendra Kumar Sharma
• Theme: The book highlights Ramanujan’s life, genius, struggles, and contributions to mathematics.
• Significance: Offers rare insights through historical documents and letters, shedding light on his extraordinary intellect and the challenges he faced.

Current Context: Karnataka-based humanitarian has been awarded Fiji’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Companion of the Order of Fiji,’ for his significant contributions to healthcare.

About

• Award: Companion of the Order of Fiji
• Awarded to: Madhusudan Sai
• Presented by: President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu of Fiji
• Reason for Award: Recognized for contributions to healthcare, particularly the establishment of the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Fiji.

Notable Past Recipients: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.

Current Context: According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India’s military expenditure in 2024 rose to $86.1 billion, making it the fifth-largest military spender globally—and nearly nine times higher than Pakistan’s $10.2 billion.

About

• Database Coverage: Military expenditure data from 1949 to 2024, updated annually

Data Includes:

• Figures in local currency and US dollars (both current and constant)
• Military spending as a share of GDP and total government expenditure
• Per capita military expenditure

Key Findings of the 2024 Report

• Global Military Spending: Reached an all-time high of $2,718 billion
• Global Military Burden: 2.5% of the world’s GDP
• Top 5 Military Spenders (account for 60% of global total):
• United States>China >Russia – $149 billion (+38% increase)>Germany>India – $1 billion
• Ukraine: Spent $64.7 billion, amounting to 34% of its GDP – the highest military burden globally

Europe: Recorded the largest regional increase in spending (+17%) due to the Ukraine war