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News In Short-23-05-2025

Context

  • Eminent economist Sachin Chaturvedi, took charge as the Vice-Chancellor of Nalanda University in Bihar.

    • About

  • The Parliament of India established the Nalanda University through the Nalanda University Act, 2010.
  • It started functioning in 2014 from a makeshift location with 14 students, and construction work started in 2017.
  • The new campus of Nalanda University is close to the site of the ancient ruins of Nalanda in Rajgir, Bihar.

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    Gallantry Awards 

    In News

  • President Droupadi Murmu conferred Kirti Chakras and Shaurya Chakras to the personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and State/Union Territory Police during Phase-I of the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

    • Gallantry awards

  • The Ministry of Defence invites recommendations twice in a year from the Armed Forces and Union Ministry of Home Affairs for gallantry awards.
  • They  were given to the personnel for displaying raw courage, unparalleled bravery and total disregard to personal safety in the line of duty.
  • The awardees showed exceptional courage during various operations, including counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in J&K and the North-East, anti-piracy operations, and fire-fighting operations.

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    International Day for Biodiversity 2025

    Context

  • The International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated every year on 22 May.

    • Background

  • The IDB commemorates the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on 22 May 1992 during the Rio Earth Summit.
  • The day creates awareness among the citizens and stakeholders on the importance and need for the conservation of biological diversity.
  • The 2025 theme is “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development.”

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    Net FDI slumps 96% in FY25 to $353 mn

    Context

  • As per the RBI, the Net foreign direct investment (FDI) into India crashed by more than 96% to just $353 million in 2024-25 as compared to the previous year. 

    • Why Net FDI Matters? 

  • Positive Net FDI: Indicates more foreign investment is coming in than going out, often seen as a sign of economic attractiveness.
  • Low or Negative Net FDI: May suggest capital is being withdrawn or domestic firms are investing more abroad than foreigners are investing locally.
  • Not always negative but it may reflect economic maturity or global ambition.

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    Jal Jeevan Scheme: MPs Flag ‘Irregularities’

    In News

  • Several MPs have called for an investigation into alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission, particularly concerning inflated contracts and cost overruns.

    • Challenges

  • The mission faces several challenges, such as a lack of dependable water sources in certain areas, groundwater contamination, uneven geographical terrain, scattered rural habitations, and delays in obtaining statutory clearances etc. 
  • Issues have been raised for long-standing water shortages and mismanagement.
  • It faces scrutiny for possible financial mismanagement and lack of transparency.

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    Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) 

    Context

  • Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) as part of the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) to safeguard financial systems and telecom infrastructure.

    • About Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)

  • FRI is a risk-based metric that classifies mobile numbers into three categories—Medium, High, or Very High risk—based on their likelihood of being involved in fraudulent activities.
  • This classification is derived from multiple data sources, including the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre’s National Cybercrime Reporting Portal, the DoT’s Chakshu platform, and information shared by banks and financial institutions.
  • When a mobile number is flagged, it undergoes a multi-dimensional analysis to assess its risk level. The FRI assessment is then shared with stakeholders in real-time.
  • Major UPI platforms like PhonePe, Paytm, and Google Pay are now integrating FRI alerts.

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    Significance of Buddhist Teachings in Modern World

    Context

  • The reference to Buddhist philosophy—particularly the idea that the self is an illusion—is both potent and relevant in the modern world.

    • About

  • The world is increasingly focused on self-promotion as a pathway to peace and progress.
  • Social media, particularly selfie culture, reinforces a curated, often artificial sense of identity.
  • This external validation fosters anxiety, fear of inadequacy, and a desire for more—leading to widespread emotional distress.
  • The Buddha taught that the idea of a permanent “self” is a false construct and the root of suffering.

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    संक्षिप्त समाचार 23-05-2025

    संदर्भ 

  • प्रसिद्ध अर्थशास्त्री सचिन चतुर्वेदी ने बिहार के नालंदा विश्वविद्यालय के कुलपति के रूप में कार्यभार संभाला।

    • परिचय

  • भारत की संसद ने नालंदा विश्वविद्यालय अधिनियम, 2010 के माध्यम से नालंदा विश्वविद्यालय की स्थापना की।
  • यह 2014 में एक अस्थायी स्थान से 14 छात्रों के साथ कार्य करना प्रारंभ हुआ, और 2017 में निर्माण कार्य प्रारंभ हुआ।
    नया परिसर प्राचीन नालंदा के खंडहरों के निकट राजगीर, बिहार में स्थित है।

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    वीरता पुरस्कार

    संदर्भ 

  • राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू ने रक्षा अलंकरण समारोह के चरण-I के दौरान राष्ट्रपति भवन में सशस्त्र बलों, केंद्रीय सशस्त्र पुलिस बलों और राज्य/संघ राज्य क्षेत्र पुलिस के कर्मियों को कीर्ति चक्र और शौर्य चक्र प्रदान किए।

    • वीरता पुरस्कार

  • रक्षा मंत्रालय वर्ष में दो बार सशस्त्र बलों और गृह मंत्रालय से वीरता पुरस्कारों के लिए सिफारिशें आमंत्रित करता है।
  • यह पुरस्कार उन कर्मियों को दिए जाते हैं जिन्होंने असाधारण साहस, अतुलनीय वीरता, और कर्त्तव्य के दौरान व्यक्तिगत सुरक्षा की पूर्ण अवहेलना प्रदर्शित की।

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