Global Gender Gap Index
NEWS – India Slips to 131st in WEF Gender Gap Index 2025.
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- Released by – World Economic Forum (WEF)
- India’s rank – 131th
- Parity – 64.1% (India)
- Top 5 countries– Iceland (1st), Finland, Norway, UK, and New Zealand.
- South Asia rank – Behind Bangladesh (24), Nepal (125), Sri Lanka (130).
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- About world economic forum –
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- Founded – In 1971
- Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland.
- Type– International non-governmental and non-profit organization.
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Global Competitiveness Report
Future of Jobs Report
Global Risks Report
Siamese Fireback Bird
NEWS- The Siamese Fireback, Thailand’s national bird, has been spotted for the first time in the forests of Ranikhet.
- Spotted – Forest of Ranikhet, Almora district, Uttarakhand.
- Geographical distribution – Native to Southeast Asia.
- IUCN Status – Least concern.
- Scientific name – Lophura diardi.
- National bird – Thailand
- Bird Man of India – Salim Ali
Base year
NEWS – New Base Year for GDP, CPI, IIP from Early 2026.
- Base Year – A benchmark year used for comparison in economic and statistical calculations.
- Who decide – Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics (under MoSPI)
- Recommendation – Biswanath Goldar Committee.
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- GDP – 2022- 2023 (release from feb 2026)
- IIP – 2022-2023 (release from 2026-2027)
- CPI – 2024 (release from first quarter of 2026)
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Military exercise
NEWS – First Indian and US Special Forces Exercise ‘Tiger Claw’ Concludes.
- Boost– Indo-Pacific defense cooperation & operational synergy.
- Joint exercise – Between the Indian Air Force and the United States Air Force.
- Participant – Special forces known as ‘Garuda’
- Venue – Bagpat, Garud training center, UP
- Schedule – 26 may – 10 June
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- Tiger triumph
- Vajra Prahar
- Cope India
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E-waste Park
NEWS- India’s First E-Waste Recycling Park to come up in Delhi.
- Significant move towards – Sustainable development and cleaner urban living.
- Location – in Holambi Kalan, North Delhi.
- Announcement by – Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh
- The e-waste eco park span – 11.4 acres.
- Aim – To manage nearly 25% of Delhi’s e-waste.
India’s women ice hockey team
NEWS – Indian Women’s ice hockey team scripted history with Bronze at the 2025 IIHF Women’s Asia Cup.
- Held – Al‑Ain, UAE
- Schedule – May 31 to 6 June.
MCQs
Q1. What is India’s rank in the WEF Gender Gap Index 2025?
A) 127
B) 129
C) 131
D) 133
Q2. Which country has the Siamese Fireback as its national bird?
A) India
B) Thailand
C) Malaysia
D) Vietnam
Q3. When is the revised GDP series scheduled for release?
A) February 27, 2026
B) March 31, 2025
C) April 1, 2026
D) January 1, 2026
Q4. Where was the ‘Tiger Claw’ exercise conducted?
A) Agra
B) Bagdogra
C) Bagpat
D) Jodhpur
Q5. Where will India’s first E‑Waste Recycling Park be located?
A) Narela
B) Holambi Kalan, Delhi
C) Mayapuri
D) Seelampur
Q6. When did India’s women’s ice hockey team win their first ever bronze at the IIHF Women’s Asia Cup?
A) May 31 – June 6, 2023
B) May 31 – June 6, 2024
C) May 31 – June 6, 2025
D) May 31 – June 6, 2026