Today's Brief 17/05/2025

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1 .Chief Justice of India: CJI Sanjiv Khanna has formally recommended Justice B R Gavai to the Union Law Ministry as his successor, adhering to the established convention of the outgoing Chief Justice suggesting the next in line based on seniority.

Justice Gavai, currently the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, is poised to become the 52nd Chief Justice of India. Notably, he will be only the second individual from the Dalit community to hold this prestigious position, following in the footsteps of CJI K. G. Balakrishnan.

The transition is expected to occur on May 14, 2025, a day after Justice Khanna's scheduled retirement on May 13, 2025. However, Justice Gavai's tenure as Chief Justice will be relatively brief, as he is set to retire on November 23, 2025.

2 .DUSTLIK-VI

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refers to the sixth edition of the joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan. This exercise commenced on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Foreign Training Node in Aundh, Pune, India, and is scheduled to continue until April 28, 2025.

The primary focus of DUSTLIK-VI is on Joint Multi-Domain Sub-Conventional Operations in a Semi-Urban Scenario, with an emphasis on responding to terrorist actions involving the capture of territory.

The exercise will also include the deployment of drones, counter-UAS measures, and logistics support from the Indian Air Force, as well as the use of helicopters for various missions.

3 .Automated Teller Machine (ATM) :In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Indian Railways has installed an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) onboard the Manmad-CSMT Panchvati Express in Maharashtra, as part of a trial run.

4 .Finland,

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located in Northern Europe and part of the Nordic region, borders Sweden, Norway, Russia, and the Baltic Sea. Known as the "Land of a Thousand Lakes," it has over 188,000 lakes and is 75% forested.

The climate is cold with long winters and mild summers, featuring natural wonders like the midnight sun and polar nights.

It includes regions like Lapland, the Åland Islands, and cities such as Helsinki, Espoo, and Turku. Historically ruled by Sweden and later Russia, Finland gained independence in 1917 and defended it during the Winter War.

It joined the EU in 1995, adopted the euro in 2002, and became a NATO member in 2023. A parliamentary republic led by President Sauli Niinistö (as of 2023), Finland is known for strong welfare, gender equality, and low corruption.

Its economy thrives on technology (Nokia, Rovio), forestry, and innovation, with strong trade ties to Germany and Sweden. Cultural highlights include sauna traditions, midsummer festivals, the Kalevala, and Finnish design.

Education is free and highly ranked globally, while the country leads in sustainability with a goal of carbon neutrality by 2035. With a population of 5.5 million, official languages are Finnish and Swedish.

It consistently ranks as the world’s happiest country and is known for natural beauty, the Northern Lights, unique wildlife, and sports like ice hockey and Formula 1 racing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with the President of Finland Alexander Stubb today.

During the conversation, both leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the situation in Ukraine.

They also reviewed the ongoing collaboration between the two countries, including in the areas of digitalization, sustainability and mobility.

Both sides reiterated their commitment to further strengthen and deepen the partnership including in the areas of quantum, 5G-6G, Artificial Intelligence and cyber-security.

5 .Chinese President Xi Jinping toured Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia from April 14–18, 2025,

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aiming to strengthen China’s economic and political ties amid the intensifying trade war with the United States In Hanoi, he met President Võ Văn Thưởng and Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, calling for fortified trade and supply‑chain cooperation as Beijing faces 145% U.S. tariffs, and oversaw the signing of over 40 cooperation agreements on rail, energy and high‑tech zones

During his stop in Kuala Lumpur, Xi held talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on integrating Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link with the Belt and Road, expanding agricultural imports, and advancing green technology and AI partnerships

In Phnom Penh, he visited the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal site and urged Cambodia China’s largest creditor to oppose “hegemonism,” offering reassurance of continued infrastructure support despite withholding new loan pledges

Across these visits, Xi framed China as a dependable partner against “unilateral bullying,” proposed an expedited China–ASEAN free‑trade pact, and positioned Beijing to fill potential voids from U.S. protectionism, thereby reinforcing Chinese influence in Southeast Asia amid fierce great‑power competition

6 .Operation Chakra V, a recent initiative by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India,

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targets the burgeoning threat of "Digital Arrest" scams orchestrated by transnational cybercrime syndicates.

These fraudulent schemes involve impersonating law enforcement and regulatory officials to deceive and extort money from unsuspecting victims.

The modus operandi typically involves contacting individuals under the false pretense of an ongoing investigation and a fabricated "digital arrest," psychologically manipulating them into transferring substantial sums for purported legal clearances.

A significant breakthrough in this operation occurred on April 15-16, 2025, with the arrest of four key individuals identified as the kingpins of such a racket, two each apprehended in Mumbai and Moradabad.

This action stemmed from a case initially registered in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, where a victim was defrauded of ₹7.67 crore over a three-month period. Following this lead, the CBI conducted coordinated searches across twelve locations spanning Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and West Bengal, yielding crucial evidence such as bank records and digital devices.

The arrested individuals have been remanded to police custody as the CBI intensifies its efforts to dismantle these cybercriminal networks and eradicate the menace of Digital Arrests.

6 .Rory McIlroy is currently making headlines due to his momentous victory at the 2025 Masters Tournament, which concluded on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

 This triumph was particularly significant as it allowed the Northern Irish golfer to complete the coveted Career Grand Slam, becoming only the sixth player in history to win all four major championships, a feat no other European player has achieved in the modern era.

7 .The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF),

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India's largest paramilitary force, celebrated its 86th Foundation Day on 27th July 2024.

Established in 1939 as the Crown Representative’s Police during British rule, it was renamed CRPF after independence and now operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs. With the motto "Service and Loyalty" (Seva aur Nishtha),

the CRPF plays a crucial role in maintaining internal security, including counter-terrorism operations in Jammu & Kashmir, anti-Naxal missions, riot control, and safeguarding elections.

The force has also contributed to UN peacekeeping missions and has been honored with numerous gallantry awards, including Shaurya Chakras and Kirti Chakras, for its bravery. Known for its resilience and discipline, the CRPF remains a cornerstone of India's internal defense mechanism, ensuring national unity and security.

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