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Current Affairs 28 May 2025
SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship
- SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship Super Heavy rocket on its ninth test flight from its facility near Boca Chica Beach in South Texas, early this morning.
- The ninth uncrewed test launch flew farther than the last two attempts that ended in explosive failure. The much-anticipated liftoff took place at 5:00 am IST. It marks a critical milestone in SpaceX’s mission to develop a fully reusable heavy-lift rocket system with the capacity to carry humans to the Moon and Mars.
- The booster performed a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, foregoing the ambitious “catch” attempt by the launch tower’s robotic arms. The flight also included several in-flight experiments crucial for validating the system’s reusability and robustness.
President Of Romania
- In Romania, Nicusor Dan assumed office as President. The 55-year-old independent candidate secured 53.6 per cent of the votes in the presidential runoff on 18th of this month, defeating George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians. Dan took over from the interim President, Ilie Bolojan.
- In his inaugural address after the swearing-in ceremony, Dan emphasised the need for fundamental change within the framework of the rule of law. He called on citizens to maintain positive pressure on state institutions to drive reform and pledged to remain receptive to public voices.
- According to the Romanian constitution, the presidential elections are held every five years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms allowed.
- Romania is a southeastern European country. It is the twelfth-largest country of Europe with a population of around one crore and 90 lakh.
9th Edition Of India Mobile Congress
- Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled “Innovate to Transform” as the theme for IMC 2025, to be held from October 8–11 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Delhi. The event will showcase India’s technological growth and serve as a global platform for industries, investors, and innovators.
- Scindia launched the expanded ‘Sanchar Mitra Scheme’, turning it into a national movement that engages student volunteers to promote telecom awareness, cybersecurity, and digital empowerment, embodying India’s leadership in Democracy, Demography, Digitization, and Delivery.
- IMC 2025 will feature over 1,000 tech use-cases, 400+ exhibitors, 7,000+ global delegates, and 500+ startups, spotlighting cutting-edge technologies like 5G, 6G, AI, IoT, and green tech, while facilitating investment, collaboration, and global networking through its flagship startup programme ASPIRE.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Of 2025
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA) has recently passed in the US House of Representatives. This legislation aims to encapsulate President Donald Trump’s policy agenda. The focus now shifts to the US Senate for further deliberation. The bill is over a thousand pages long and contains key elements that could impact the US economy and the Republican Party’s electoral prospects.
- The OBBB consists of five main components. First, it extends and makes permanent the income tax and estate tax cuts initiated in 2017. Second, it introduces new tax reductions on overtime, tips, and social security incomes. The White House claims that Americans earning between $30,000 and $80,000 will see a 15% tax cut next year. Third, the bill allocates increased funding for border security and military improvements.
- Fourth, it aims to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending. Finally, it proposes raising the debt ceiling, allowing the government to borrow more to meet its financial obligations.
- Economists have raised concerns about the fiscal implications of the OBBB. The bill’s tax cuts and increased spending could worsen the US federal budget. The federal deficit was already high at 6.4% of GDP in 2024, translating to approximately $1.9 trillion.
- The OBBB may exacerbate this issue, pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio towards an unsustainable level, potentially reaching 200% in the next decade. This trend has led to a decline in the US government’s credit ratings and rising bond yields, increasing borrowing costs for the government and citizens alike.
India’s 1st Gene Edited Sheep
- A team of experts led by Dr Riyaz Ahmed Shah, Professor of Animal Biotechnology at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Kashmir, has achieved a significant breakthrough by creating India’s first gene-edited sheep.
- Dr Riyaz was also the head of the team that created India’s first cloned Pashmina goat, Noori, in 2012. Noori passed away in 2023.
- Gene-Editing : DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule that carries an organism’s genetic information, which is necessary for its development and functioning.
- It is mainly located in the nucleus of the cells of the organism.
- The genetic information is transmitted from one generation to another by the parents to their offspring.
- Gene -editing refers to the changes made in the DNA of an organism deliberately by the scientist to obtain desired change in the animal.
- In gene editing, scientists cut the DNA of the organism at a specific spot where they want to change or modify it. The scientist then removes, adds, or replaces the DNA to achieve the desired change in the organism, such as changing its colour, strengthening a muscle, or reducing a specific disease risk.
- Scientists use various techniques for gene editing. The CRISPR technique, invented in 2009, is increasingly being used worldwide.
- About the Gene-edited Sheep : Dr Shah and his team edited the gene of a female sheep using the CRISPR-Cas9 technique for gene editing.
- No foreign gene was inserted into the body of the sheep.
- The aim of the project was to get a naturally born sheep with enhanced muscle growth as compared to a normal sheep.
- The team targeted the myostatin gene, which regulates muscle growth in the sheep..
- The female sheep gave birth to a gene-edited female lamb four months ago.
- Dr Shah and his team are monitoring the sheep to see whether the desired muscle growth in the newly born gene-edited sheep is taking place or not.
- The team is expected to announce the name of the gene-edited sheep shortly.
8 Cheetah From Botswana To Be Relocated
- Madhya Pradesh government has announced that India will soon import eight Cheetahs from Botswana as part of its Project Cheetah and will relocate them to the wild in Madhya Pradesh.
- The Indian government is also planning to bring more cheetahs from Kenya and South Africa and relocate them to india. The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Dr Mohan Yadav, also released two cheetahs from the Kuno National Park to the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary on 20th April 2025.
- Cheetahs are found in their natural habitat in Africa and Iran. The government of India, as part of its project Cheetah, is relocating cheetahs from African countries to India. The government of india officially declared the cheetah an extinct animal in 1952.
- Cheetahs from Botswana
- According to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), the cheetahs from Botswana will be brought in two phases.
- In the first phase, four cheetahs will be brought to India in May 2025.
- In the second phase, four more cheetahs will be brought to India in subsequent months. The NTCA, under the Union Ministry of Forests, Environment, and Climate Change, is the implementing agency of Project Cheetah.
- The cheetah will be released in the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh. So far, the cheetahs brought from Namibia and South Africa have been relocated to the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
- The state government has developed 8,900 hectares of area in the Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary for Botswana cheetahs. The Gandhi Sagar sanctuary is home to an abundance of spotted deer, Sambar, and other wildlife species. It will provide sufficient food for the cheetahs.
- About Project Cheetah
- The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is the fastest mammal on earth, which can attain a maximum speed of 121km/hour.
- In 2009, the Union government announced Project Cheetah, under which cheetahs from Africa and Iran were to be relocated to India.
- It was the world’s first cheetah translocation project.
- After Supreme Court approval, the central government announced a five-year plan to relocate 50 cheetahs to various national parks in the country.
- After Iran’s refusal, India signed an agreement with Namibia and South Africa to bring the cheetah to India.
- On his birthday, 17 September 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released eight cheetahs brought from Namibia at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
- Twelve more cheetahs were brought from South Africa in Feburary 2023 and released in Kuno National Park.
- Currently, there are 26 cheetahs in Kuno National Park.
Rail Electrification
- Gujarat has marked a significant achievement in India’s green transportation mission by becoming the 24th State/Union Territory to attain 100% railway electrification.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the announcement during the inauguration of the Dahod Electric Locomotive Factory, a major industrial and eco-conscious initiative. This milestone is a testament to India’s ongoing efforts to modernize its rail network and transition to a sustainable, energy-efficient transportation infrastructure.
- The news is relevant because Gujarat recently joined 23 other States/UTs in achieving full electrification of its rail routes. The announcement coincided with the inauguration of the Dahod Electric Locomotive Factory, which will produce India’s first 9000 HP electric freight locomotives, in partnership with Siemens. The milestone comes amid India’s broader goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions in the railways by 2030.
- Aim & Objectives
- Reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
- Lower operational costs and improve energy efficiency.
- Contribute to India’s target of net-zero emissions by 2070.
- Modernize and green the railway infrastructure for improved freight and passenger services.
- The first electric train in India ran between Mumbai and Thane in 1925.
- Indian Railways set up the Central Organisation for Railway Electrification (CORE), headquartered in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, to accelerate electrification.
- Electrification was slow initially, but efforts were significantly scaled post-2014.
Kush Maini
- Kush Maini became the first Indian driver to win a Formula 2 race, securing victory at the Monaco Grand Prix Sprint Race on May 24, 2025. Driving for Dams Lucas Oil, Maini delivered a flawless performance, maintaining his lead through the entire 30-lap race on Monaco’s notoriously tight street circuit.
- Kush Maini made global headlines after becoming the first Indian to clinch a Formula 2 victory, achieving this feat at the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix. The event is being hailed as a watershed moment for Indian motorsport and marks a personal breakthrough for the 24-year-old racer.
Asian Athletics Championships
- In athletics, India’s Gulveer Singh has clinched the gold medal in the Men’s 10,000-metre race at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea. He secured the top spot clocking 28 minutes, 38.63 seconds.
- Earlier, Servin Sebasthiyan opened India’s medal tally at the Asian Athletics Championships. Servin clinched the bronze medal in the men’s 20 kilometre race walk, clocking 1 hour, 21 minutes, and 13.6 seconds. Wang Zhaozhao of China won the gold medal, while Japan’s Kento Yoshikawa secured the silver. Another Indian athlete, Amit, finished fifth.
Current Affairs 28 May 2025 Question
- Bharat Forecast System Is Developed By Which Institute?
A. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
C. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune
D. National Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad
ANSWER: C - Which State Is The Third To Approve A Space Industrial Policy, Following
Karnataka And Gujarat
A. Maharashtra
B. Odisha
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Kerala
ANSWER: C - Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Was Developed By Which
Country
A. United States
B. France
C. Germany
D. Russia
ANSWER: A - Which Country Is The Host Of 46th Association Of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN) Summit 2025
A. Myanmar
B. Thailand
C. Vietnam
D. Malaysia
ANSWER: D - In Which Indian State Country’s First Vistadome Jungle Safari Train Launched,
Connecting Dudhwa Tiger Reserve & Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Assam
D. Uttar Pradesh
ANSWER: D - How Many East African Nations Signed The Mou To Eliminate Kala-azar During
The 78th World Health Assembly
A. Four
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Ten
ANSWER: B - Who Recently Clinched His 100th ATP Singles Title By Winning The Geneva
Open Men’s Singles
A. Rafael Nadal
B. Andy Murray
C. Carlos Alcaraz
D. Novak Djokovic
ANSWER: D - Scientists Recently Discovered A New Species Of Damselfly Called Caliphaea
Sinuofurcata In Which State
A. Assam
B. Mizoram
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Nagaland
ANSWER: C - Which Country Is Filmmaker Jafar Panahi, Who Won The Top Honour At The
78th Cannes Film Festival, From
A. Turkey
B. Lebanon
C. Iran
D. Egypt
ANSWER: C - On Which Date Is World Thyroid Day Celebrated Annually
A. April 7
B. May 25
C. June 5
D. March 24
ANSWER: B - Who Won The Gold Medal In The Women’s 10-meter Air Rifle Event At The
ISSF Junior World Cup 2025
A. Shambhavi Shravan Kshirsagar
B. Ojasvi Thakur
C. Naraen Pranav Vanitha Suresh
D. Mukesh Nelavalli
ANSWER: A - In Which City Will PM Narendra Modi Dedicate A Locomotive Manufacturing
Plant And Flag Off An Electric Locomotive
A. Rajkot
B. Surat
C. Dahod
D. Vadodara
ANSWER: C - Which Two Countries Jointly Discovered New Crude Oil Reserves In The North
Wafra Wara-burgan Field Of The Neutral Zone After A Five-year Gap
A. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
B. Iran and Iraq
C. UAE and Oman
D. Qatar and Bahrain
ANSWER: A - How many Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs)/Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
has India signed so far?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 13
D. 15
ANSWER: C - What launch vehicle was used to launch CARTOSAT-3?
A. GSLV Mk III
B. PSLV-C47
C. GSLV Mk II
D. SSLV-D1
ANSWER: B - Gabon Which Was Seen In The News, Is Located In Which Region
A. Africa
B. Europe
C. Australia
D. Asia
ANSWER: A - What is the name of the mission involving the development of 52 surveillance
satellites for India?
A. Germany
B. France
C. Spain
D. Portugal
ANSWER: B - The 1st Sports Event To Offer Equal Prize Money To Men & Women
A. GSAT Mission
B. Gaganyaan Mission
C. Space-Based Surveillance-3 (SBS-3)
D. Bharat Sat Project
ANSWER: C - Cabinet Declared Which Day As ‘National Space Day’ In India
A. August 20
B. August 23
C. August 25
D. August 27
ANSWER: B - Saga Dawa, A Buddhist Festival, Recently Celebrated In Which State
A. Sikkim
B. Nagaland
C. Assam
D. Manipur
ANSWER: A
