Current Affairs 05 May 2025

Lakkundi Monuments in Karnataka Proposed for UNESCO Tentative List.

• Karnataka's Lakkundi monuments, from the Kalyana Chalukya period, are proposed for UNESCO’s World Heritage tentative list.
• Key structures include Kasi Visvesvara and Manikesvara temples, with stepwells integral to temple complexes.
• The proposal highlights architectural significance, blending Nagara, Dravida, and Bhumija styles into the Vesara style.

World’s first energy transmission garden inaugurated at telangana.

• Governor Jishnu Dev Verma inaugurates Babuji Vanam, the world’s first energy transmission garden, at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad.
• The garden honors Babuji Maharaj’s 125th birth anniversary and is designed to enhance spiritual stillness with medicinal trees and eco-friendly infrastructure.
• The event saw over 50,000 attendees, with millions joining virtually from 165 countries.

MP Launches India’s First AI-Powered Real-Time Forest Alert System.

• Madhya Pradesh introduces India's first AI-driven real-time forest alert system to enhance forest conservation.
• The system uses satellite imagery, machine learning, and mobile field reports to detect encroachment and deforestation.
• Piloted in five forest divisions, the system enables immediate action through real-time alerts to field staff.

Maharashtra becomes 1st state to introduce dedicated policy for ships.

• Maharashtra introduces India’s 1st independent Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, and Ship Recycling Policy, targeting Rs 6,600 crore investment by 2030.
• The policy aims to make the state a hub for shipbuilding, create 40,000 jobs by 2030.
• It includes incentives like capital subsidies, skill development funds, and long-term land leases to foster growth.

Bihar Govt launches Mahila Samvad campaign to reach 2 crore women.

• Bihar government launches the Mahila Samvad campaign, aiming to reach 2 crore women across 70,000 locations.
• The campaign will promote women’s empowerment schemes, including reservation in Panchayati Raj, government jobs, and self-help groups.
• Special mobile vans will spread awareness and collect feedback to improve women-centric programs.