** Who became India’s 86th Chess Grandmaster?

Srihari L.R.

• L.R. Srihari from Tamil Nadu has become India’s 86th and newest Grandmaster.
• 19-year-old Chennai-based player Srihari LR secured his third GM norm at the Asian Individual Chess Championship in Al-Ain, UAE.

** Which state government have jointly launched India’s first ‘Vistadome Jungle Safari Train’?

Uttar Pradesh

• India’s first Vistadome jungle safari train was launched on May 26, 2025, by the Uttar Pradesh Government and Indian Railways.
• The train provides a unique wildlife experience by connecting Dudhwa Tiger Reserve with Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.

** Who has been elected as the new President of the Badminton World Federation (BWF)?

Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul

• Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul of Thailand has been appointed President of the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
• Her appointment was confirmed at the 86th BWF Annual General Meeting held on April 26, 2025, in Xiamen, China.

Tanot Mata Temple, known for surviving bombings during wars, is located in which Indian state?

Rajasthan

• The 1,200-year-old Tanot Mata Temple near the India-Pakistan border is reopening for visitors.
• The reopening comes as border tensions in the Jaisalmer region ease.

**Coal Miners Day is observed annually on which day?

May 4

• Coal Miners Day is observed on 4th May every year.
• The day highlights the crucial role of coal miners in providing energy to cities, businesses, and households.
• The Mines Act, 1952 was passed to provide medical care, safety rules, and rescue services for miners.

** Who has been awarded the ‘World Food Prize 2025’?

Dr. Mariangela Hungria

• Dr. Mariangela Hungria from São Paulo won the 2025 World Food Prize for her groundbreaking work in biological seed and soil treatments.
• Her innovations have boosted crop yields, improved nutrition, and reduced the need for synthetic fertilizers in Brazil.

Recently under which operation CBI has busted an international online child sexual abuse network?

Operation Hawk

• The CBI, in collaboration with global law enforcement agencies, has successfully dismantled international child sexual exploitation networks through Operation Hawk 2025.
• Under Operation Hawk 2025, the CBI filed cases against Sheik Muizz Ahmed and Mukul Saini for targeting minors in the U.S. through social media platforms.
• The operation was launched based on intelligence shared by the United States.