Q╭────────────────╮ 🌄 🇮🇳𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐃𝐇A𝐘🙏 𝕴𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖆`𝖘 1𝖘𝖙 𝖂𝖍𝖆𝖙𝖘𝖆𝖕𝖕 𝕹𝖊𝖜𝖘, 𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮 2013 ╰─────────── ────╯ *21 May (Wednesday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Vasanta *Drik Ritu* : Grishma (Summer) पक्ष :: *Krishnapaksh* (In Purnimanta calendar) *Vikram Samvat - 2082* *Month* : Jyeshta 09 (In Amanta calendar) *Shaka Samvat - 1947* *Month* :Vaishak 24 *Tithi :* Ashtami/ Navami *Nakshatra*:Shatabhisha (up to 6:58 pm) Purva Bhadrapada *Rahu* : 12:23 PM – 02:02 PM *Importance of 9* https://youtu.be/L3ObKAh29B4?si=0YjLRa5LvfvsmwjN ________________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights India’s approach of replicable, scalable and sustainable health models; Addresses 78th session of World Health Assembly. 2. Mizoram has been declared a fully literate state. Chief Minister Lalduhoma made the announcement in the presence of Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary at Mizoram University in Aizawl. 3. India’s diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor will begin from today, with the first all-party delegation out of seven set to depart for four countries. The first delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde will embark for UAE, Liberia, Democratic Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone. 4. Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju who visited Leh has said Multi -Party Parliamentary Committee set up by the Centre will visit foreign countries and will brief the world leaders about the Operation Sindoor and India’s resolve to deal with terrorism. 5. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today urged Vice Chancellors, professors, and students to join the nationwide campaign, Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, which is scheduled to commence on the 29th of this month. 6. PM Modi will dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over 26 thousand crore rupees in Bikaner, Rajasthan on the 22nd of May.These projects will play a vital role in enhancing railways, roadways, power, water, new and renewable energy sectors. 7. PM Modi will inaugurate 103 Amrit Bharat Stations on Thursday from Deshnoke in Bikaner, Rajasthan. 8. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi launched the Depot Darpan, Anna Mitra, and Anna Sahayata apps in New Delhi. 9. PM Modi will virtually inaugurate the redeveloped Begumpet railway station in Hyderabad on Thursday, as part of the inauguration of 103 Amrit Bharat stations nationwide. The Karimnagar and Warangal railway stations in Telangana will also be opened to the public. 10. The Tripura government has declared the launch of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, a central government initiative designed to improve agricultural outcomes. Beginning on May 29, the campaign will focus on educating farmers in rural areas about various state and national schemes. 11. The Indian Coast Guard has achieved a milestone in marine conservation with its annual Operation Olivia, which safeguarded nearly 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles during the 2025 nesting season at Odisha’s Rushikulya river mouth. 12. Kerala is set to launch a pioneering disaster management initiative aimed at protecting its tribal communities. This plan, the Tribal Hamlet Disaster Management Plan (THDMP), is particularly focused on those living in precarious hilly areas vulnerable to extreme weather events. 13. The water flow in the Cauvery River at Hogenakkal in Tamil Nadu witnessed a sudden and sharp rise following heavy rainfall in the river’s catchment areas. 14. Tapan Kumar Deka, a veteran Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, has been granted a one-year extension as Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), India’s premier domestic intelligence agency. The extension, effective until June 2026. 15. PM Modi condoled the demise of veteran astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar FNA, FASc, FTWAS (19 July 1938 – 20 May 2025) was an Indian astrophysicist and emeritus professor at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA). His research was on alternative cosmology. 16. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the formation of two low-pressure systems in the coming days, one over the Arabian Sea and the other over the Bay of Bengal. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- 1. The Apex Court today restored the condition that a minimum practice of three years as an advocate is necessary for a candidate to apply for entry-level posts in judicial service. The period of practice could be reckoned from the date of provisional enrollment. 2. The Supreme Court yesterday heard the petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 on the question of passing interim orders. During the hearing, the bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih observed that for a stay of the statute, a strong case has to be shown. The Chief Justice emphasized that courts cannot interfere with laws passed by Parliament unless a glaring unconstitutionality is demonstrated. 3. A major counter-terrorism operation, Punjab Police dismantled a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module in Batala, Punjab, which was allegedly backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). 4. In the academic year 2024–25, a noticeable fall in enrolments in government schools across 23 Indian states and Union Territories has prompted the Ministry of Education to demand urgent explanations. It Seeks Urgent Probe. ------- *MISHAPS*------------ In Maharashtra, at least six people were killed and four others injured when a slab from one of the upper floors of a residential building collapsed in Kalyan city, near Thane. --------------------------------------- *FINANCE* --------------------------------------- *INDIAN RUPEE VALUE*  *USD* ₹ 85 (Approx) 💷 *GBP* ₹114(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹ 96 Approx) *🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 12 🇦🇪 *UAE Dirham* : ₹ 23 🇵🇰 *Pak Rupee* : ₹ 0.30 🇧🇩 *B'desh Taka** : ₹ 0.70 🇱🇰 *Sri Lanka* : ₹ 0.28 🇳🇵 *Nepal* : ₹ 0.62 🇲🇻 *Maldives* : ₹ 5.52 --------------------------------------- *BSE SENSEX* 81,186.44 −872.98 (1.06%)🔻 *NIFTY* 24,683.90 −261.55 (1.05%)🔻 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 95,000/ 10gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 97,000/KG --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. The production of 'Hridayapoorvam', the much-anticipated Malayalam family drama starring Mohanlal, has officially concluded. The film marks a notable reunion between Mohanlal and veteran director Sathyan Anthikad. Movie is set for August release. 2. Hanu-Man hero Teja Sajja’s upcoming action adventure thriller, Mirai, will feature him in the role of a fearless warrior named Super Yodha, who is entrusted with protecting nine sacred scriptures. Young actress Ritika Nayak plays the leading lady in Mirai. The film is being directed by Karthik Ghattamaneni and produced by TG Vishwa Prasad. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. The Indian Air Force (IAF) released a powerful video titled “Indian Air Force – Responds with resolve always…” on its official social media handles, highlighting the force’s combat prowess and operational readiness in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor.The video, set to Piyush Mishra’s stirring “Aarambh Hai Prachand” from the film Gulaal 2. Adani Defence and Aerospace has unveiled the ground breaking Agnikaa jet series, marking a significant milestone as India's first indigenous jet-powered loitering munition line. This advanced weapons system, with variants including the Agnikaa (J1), H1, H2, and H3, represents a major leap in India's defence manufacturing capabilities. 3. The Indian Army has categorically denied media reports and statements suggesting that air defence (AD) guns or related military resources were deployed within the premises of the Golden Temple (Sri Darbar Sahib) in Amritsar during Operation Sindoor. 4. Sub-Inspector Geeta Samota has become the first Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer to climb the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest at 8 thousand 849 meters. The CISF said the historic achievement is a triumphant moment symbolizing not just a personal victory, but the incredible resilience and strength fostered within the CISF and the nation. 5. Border Security Force announces resumption of retreat ceremony at all three joint check posts along Punjab frontier. 6. The Indian Navy will induct a traditionally built ancient stitched ship at the Naval Base in Karnataka. 7. Russia has made a significant leap in military aviation by unveiling and successfully testing the Su-57M, an advanced variant of its fifth-generation stealth fighter, now equipped with artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted systems. 8. China and Cambodia have begun their joint military exercise "Golden Dragon-2025" in Cambodia, featuring sophisticated combat systems and expanded operational domains. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp, during his meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in The Hague, emphasized the significant potential to elevate bilateral cooperation between the Netherlands and India. 2. Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, has expressed its willingness to engage in dialogue with India to resolve the recent surge in bilateral trade tensions following India’s imposition of new restrictions on Bangladeshi exports via land ports. 3. A joint team comprising members of the Indian and Nepali Armies achieved a remarkable feat by successfully summiting Mt Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest peak, on Monday. This ascent, part of the Joint Indo-Nepal Army Mountaineering Expedition. 4. India awarded Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem by the World Health Organisation in Geneva. 5. India has stepped in with humanitarian aid for thousands of Afghan refugee families, as Pakistan intensifies its mass deportations. According to the Afghan Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, India sent essential food supplies to about 5,000 Afghan families recently forced out of Pakistan. 6. India is set to redefine connectivity to its North-Eastern states with the development of a high-speed four-lane highway from Shillong to Silchar, bypassing Bangladesh and integrating with the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project in Myanmar. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially launched commercial operations in Bangladesh. 2. A series of deadly ambushes targeted Pakistani military convoys in North Waziristan, resulting in significant casualties among security forces and highlighting the escalating militant threat in the region. The first attack occurred in Dossali, where a convoy of ten vehicles was ambushed by armed militants. 3. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed Ukraine’s readiness for a “full and unconditional ceasefire” with Russia, emphasizing the urgent need for direct negotiations to bring an end to the ongoing conflict. This call for peace was made following a series of high-level discussions on Monday, including calls with US President Donald Trump. 4. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a human rights body of Balochistan, has strongly condemned Pashtun genocide by the Pakistan government in Waziristan. 5. Britain and the European Union (EU) reached a wide-ranging agreement, which is expected to generate nearly 12.02 billion dollars for the British economy by 2040. The deal was unveiled ahead of the first-ever UK-EU summit held in London. 6. Sudan's military chief, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, on May 19, 2025, appointed Kamil Idris as the first prime minister since civil war erupted in 2023. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- *INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2025* 74 T20s Mar 22 - May 25 62nd Match Tuesday, 20 May 2025 Delhi, Arun Jaitley Stadium Chennai-super-kings CSK: 187-8 (20) Vs Rajasthan-royals RR: 188-4 (17.1) Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wkts (b) Wednesday, 21 May 2025 63rd Match • Mumbai, Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Indians Vs Delhi Capitals Today @ 7:30 PM 2. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta officially inaugurated the Delhi Games 2025 at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. Delhi’s Sports Minister Ashish Sood also addressed the gathering. The mega sporting event will witness participation from over 12,000 athletes competing across more than 40 disciplines at over 25 venues across the city. -------------------------------------- Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 ======================= On this day (21 May) in the year 1991, former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, was assassinated by Thenmozhi Rajaratnam aka Dhanu, a suicide bomber, in Sriperumbudur near Chennai.  In the year 1994, Sushmita Sen became the first Indian to be crowned as Miss Universe.  ======================= *😀Thought of the day* =======================  Have faith in yourself – all power is in you. Even the poison of a snake is powerless, if you can firmly deny it ======================= *JOKE OF THE DAY* =======================   In a classroom Teacher asks a student to count from 0 to 10.😁 Student : 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Teacher : Where is 5?⁉️🤥 Student : Yesterday I heard in the news🤔🙄 that 5 died in a car accident…..🤥😱😷😆 ======================= *😳WHY❓❓❓* ======================= *What is the reason for The Ancient Practice Of Sprinkling Water Around Food Meant!*  This ancient practise is believed to have started by sages in olden times, who spent most of their lives living in forest areas or in raw houses, where the floors weren't concrete on which they sat and ate food. Moreover, the food was mostly served on banana plantains. The food was prone to be exposed to the muddy floor making it unhealthy; which is why water was sprinkled around the plates to settle the mud or dust particles down. Dirt contains bacteria that may contribute to allergic reactions and other health problems. Another reason may be that sprinkling water was also a great way to keep insects and pests at bay, especially at night when there is barely any light. It is said that ants or any insect cannot cross or tread upon water. ======================= *LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻 =======================  यत् भावो – तत् भवति –  You become what you believe =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= *What happens when you inhale carbon dioxide?*  When CO2 is breathed into the lungs, it dissolves in the water there, diffuses across the alveolar-capillary membrane, and enters the bloodstream. As it combines with water, it forms carbonic acid, making the blood acidic. So CO2 in the bloodstream lowers the blood pH. Normally, humans breathe in air that is approximately 20.95% oxygen, 78.09% nitrogen, 0.93% argon, and  0.04% (400 ppm) of carbon dioxide. Like CO2, oxygen also dissolves in the lungs and is transported to the  blood via diffusion across the lung tissue (alveoli). Once in the blood, oxygen is carried throughout the body  by the arteries, and is used in cell metabolism throughout the body. Carbon dioxide is given off as a by-product of cell metabolism and is carried by the blood through the venous  system (veins) to the lungs. Here it is exhaled. The concentration of CO2 in each breath is ~3.8%, and the  “average” person produces approximately two pounds of carbon dioxide each day. More CO2 is given off by  strenuous activity. When CO2 levels become excessive, a condition known as acidosis occurs. This is defined as the pH of the  blood becoming less than 7.35. The body maintains the balance mainly by using bicarbonate ions in the  blood. As the body responds to neutralize this condition, an electrolyte imbalance – an increase of plasma  chloride, potassium, calcium and sodium, can occur. In the blood stream, CO2 concentration is also controlled by reversible reactions with two major blood components, plasma proteins and hemoglobin. ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  ======================= *21 May* – National Anti-Terrorism Day National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed every year on 21 May to spread awareness about the violence caused by the terrorists and also in the memory of former Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi who passed on this day. Armed Forces Day (Third Saturday of the May) Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of every May. This day is celebrated to pay tribute to the men and women who served the United States Armed Forces. ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐  Ashi Kesang Choden (born 21 May 1930) is the Queen Grandmother of Bhutan. She participates in royal duties of her own accord. She is the only queen grandmother in the world. In Bhutan she is called The Royal Grandmother. =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  ======================= *Spill the beans* Give away a secret ======================= *ANTONYMS*   Ally x Enemy *SYNONYMS*   Appreciate - cherish, treasure ========================= 🛕 *VEDIK GYAN*  (kindly inform, if given info is differ from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= *VISHWAMITRA* : Sage or rishi, who used Rama to kill troubling demons. Initially he was a Lodh king in ancient India. he is also credited as the author of most of Mandala 3 of the Rigveda, including Gayatri Mantra. His daughter was Shakuntala (from Menaka) from where Mahabharat story begins and also father of Sushruta (father of plastic surgery) ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ======================= *Vitamin C found in lemons* may help reduce skin wrinkling, dry skin from aging, and damage from the sun. Drinking warm or hot lemon water when you wake up may help get your digestive system moving. It supports weight loss. The citric acid in lemons may help prevent kidney stones. ======================= *Regards* *CH Nαʋҽҽɳ Kυɱαɾ..*.✒️ ÷÷÷÷÷÷ *Samapth*÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ *🙏 *PLZ SHARE IT*