Current Affairs 09 May 2025

India able to stop auction of sacred Piprahwa Buddhist relics.

• The Ministry of Culture has acted swiftly to prevent the auction of the sacred Piprahwa Relics by Sotheby’s Hong Kong.
• They were excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa (believed to be the ancient city of Kapilavastu, the birthplace of Lord Buddha) and hold significant historical and spiritual value.
• They were discovered in 1898 by William Claxton Peppé.

India to Host First-Ever BUDX NBA House During 2025 Finals in Mumbai.

• The interactive fan event will debut in Mumbai on June 7–8, blending basketball, music, and culture.
• Attendees can engage in games, live performances, and meet NBA legends Derek Fisher and Gary Payton.
• Iconic elements like the Larry O’Brien Trophy and the Kings’ entertainment squad will headline the festivities.

India@2047 Charts Roadmap to Global Economic Leadership.

• S.P. Sharma’s book outlines India's rise as a resilient, reform-driven economy with 8%+ growth.
• It emphasizes transformative initiatives like Make in India, IMEC, and digital innovation as growth catalysts.
• The book blends macroeconomic insight with a call to embrace inclusive, tech-enabled development.

Cyber security event "GISEC Global" underway in Dubai.

• GISEC Global 2025, MENA's largest cybersecurity event, is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with over 750 firms and 25,000 visitors.
• Led by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), India showcases solutions in AI, data privacy, and threat intelligence.
• AI Focus: The event features over 350 hours of AI-driven cybersecurity content.

CCRAS Revives Two Rare Ayurvedic Manuscripts.

• The revival of Dravyaratnākara Nighaṇṭu and Dravyanāmākara Nighaṇṭu marks a milestone in Ayurvedic manuscript preservation.
• These texts bridge centuries-old medicinal wisdom with modern Ayurvedic scholarship and practice.
• Meticulous editing by Dr. S.D. Kamat enhances their academic and clinical relevance for today’s practitioners.