National News

Doordarshan’s DD Kisan Embraces AI Revolution with ‘Krish and Bhoomi’

• On the occasion of its 9th anniversary on May 26, 2024, Doordarshan's DD Kisan is making history by introducing Krish and Bhoomi, the first AI anchors in the history of India’s government broadcasting.
• This innovative step highlights the channel’s dedication to adopting advanced technology to enhance its service to the nation's agricultural community.

States News

Karnataka Mandates 33% Reservation for Women in Govt Contract Jobs

• The Karnataka government has implemented a policy mandating a 33% reservation for women in outsourced government jobs.
• This regulation aligns with existing quotas for permanent positions and applies to jobs lasting more than 45 days and involving over 20 employees, ensuring increased participation of women in the workforce.

Important Days News

World Football Day 2024: Date, History, and Significance

• In 2024, the world celebrates the centenary of the first international football tournament, which took place on May 25, 1924, during the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
• To commemorate this historic event, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution A/RES/78/281 on May 7, 2024, officially proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day.

International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories: 25-31 May

• The United Nations observes the International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories annually from May 25 to May 31.
• A Non-Self-Governing Territory is defined by the U.N. as a region whose people have not yet achieved full self-government.
• This observance calls on administering powers to protect and respect the rights of these peoples to their natural resources and property rights. Currently, there are 17 such territories worldwide.

Miscellaneous News

Cyclone Remal: IMD Predictions and Impact

• A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into Cyclone Remal, impacting the coasts of Bangladesh and West Bengal.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that the cyclone will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by the morning of May 25 and make landfall between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh by the evening of May 26.