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Current Affairs 13 June 2025
1. Indian-Origin Dr. Srinivas Mukkamala Named 180th AMA President
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Pioneering Role: He is the first person of Indian origin to become president of the American Medical Association (AMA).
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Breaking Barriers: His appointment signifies a significant step forward for diversity and representation in a major U.S. medical organization.
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Influential Leadership: As president, he will play a crucial role in shaping healthcare policy and medical practice in the United States.
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Milestone for Indian Diaspora: This achievement is a notable milestone for the Indian-origin community in the professional landscape of the U.S.
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He replaces Dr. Bruce Scott MD, who was inaugurated as the 179th president of the American Medical Association in June 2024.
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About AMA-
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Headquarters: Chicago
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President: Jesse M. Ehrenfeld
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Founded: 1847
2. India slips to 131st position in Global Gender Gap Index 2025
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Significant Decline: India has fallen two places to 131st out of 148 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2025.
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Mixed Performance: While India showed improvements in economic participation and opportunity, and also in educational attainment and health and survival, these gains were overshadowed.
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Political Empowerment Weakness: A primary reason for the drop is a decline in political empowerment, with reduced female representation in both Parliament and ministerial positions.
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Regional Lag: India ranks among the lowest in South Asia for gender parity, trailing behind countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.
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Slow Global Progress: The World Economic Forum report indicates that while the global gender gap has narrowed slightly, achieving full gender parity worldwide is still estimated to be 123 years away at the current pace.
3. Scapia launches new dual network card with Federal Bank
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Dual Network Support: The card allows users to make transactions on both Visa and RuPay networks, enabling international usage through Visa and domestic UPI transactions through RuPay.
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Unified Credit Statement: Users receive a single monthly credit statement for all transactions, regardless of the network used.
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Zero Forex Markup: The card offers zero foreign exchange markup on international transactions, making it ideal for frequent travelers.
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Rewards and Privileges: Cardholders earn Scapia Coins on every eligible transaction, redeemable for travel benefits, and enjoy unlimited domestic lounge access, complimentary dining, shopping, and spa services at airport outlets.
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About Federal Bank-
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Founded: 1931
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Headquarters: Aluva
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MD & CEO: KVS Manian
4. Gurel, Oro Shine in World Rapid Team Championship 2025
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Ediz Gurel's Upset Win: 16-year-old Turkish GM Ediz Gurel took down WR Chess' Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in a thrilling game featuring three queens on the board for a few moves. Gurel's queen sacrifice clinched victory.
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Faustino Oro's Comeback: 11-year-old IM Faustino Oro bounced back from a loss to Richard Rapport in the first round with three wins, including a notable victory over former top-15 player David Navara.
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Gurel's Rising Star: Ediz Gurel is a rising star in chess, known for his aggressive playing style. His win over Vachier-Lagrave showcases his talent and potential.
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Oro's Talent and Potential: Faustino Oro is considered a prodigy, and his performance in the championship has drawn attention.
5. Sift Kaur Samra wins bronze medal in ISSF World Cup
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Bronze Medalist: Sift Kaur Samra secured a bronze medal in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event.
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ISSF World Cup in Munich: The achievement occurred at the ISSF World Cup held in Munich, Germany.
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Key Contribution: Her medal was India's second bronze at this particular World Cup event.
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Consistent Performance: Despite a mid-final slip, Samra's consistent shooting, especially in the standing position, helped her secure the podium finish.
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World Record Holder: Samra is also the current world record holder in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event, set during her Asian Games gold medal win.
6. Nvidia to build first industrial AI cloud in Germany
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Location and Capacity: The AI cloud will be located in Germany and will feature 10,000 GPUs, powered by Nvidia's DGX B200 systems and RTX Pro servers, to accelerate industrial processes.
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Partnerships: Nvidia is collaborating with leading software providers like Ansys, Cadence, and Siemens to accelerate product portfolios using Nvidia AI-physics technologies, CUDA-X libraries, and Omniverse platform.
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Technological Impact: The industrial AI cloud will enable European manufacturers to advance simulation-first, AI-driven manufacturing, and support sovereign AI models and quantum computing research and efficiency in various industries.
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About Nvidia-
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Founded: 1993
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Headquarters: California
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President & CEO: Jensen Huang
7. Talen Energy & Amazon sign nuclear power deal to fuel data centers
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Massive Nuclear Power Supply: Talen Energy will provide Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers with up to 1,920 megawatts (MW) of carbon-free electricity from its Susquehanna nuclear power plant.
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Long-Term Agreement: The power purchase agreement (PPA) is a long-term deal, set to run through 2042 with options for extension, ensuring a stable and clean energy source for Amazon's growing data center needs.
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Fueling AI and Cloud Growth: This partnership directly addresses the surging energy demand from data centers, particularly those powering advanced AI and cloud technologies.
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Future Nuclear Exploration: The agreement includes exploring the construction of new Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) within Talen's Pennsylvania footprint and increasing the output of the existing Susquehanna plant
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About Talen Energy–
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Founded: 2015
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Headquarters: U.S.
8. Alexander Payne to receive Honorary Leopard Award
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Prestigious Recognition: Acclaimed American filmmaker Alexander Payne will be honored with the Honorary Leopard (Pardo d'Onore) award.
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Locarno Film Festival: This prestigious award will be presented at the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, one of Europe's oldest and most respected film festivals.
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Career Achievement: The award acknowledges Payne's distinguished career and significant contributions to international cinema.
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Notable Works: Payne is renowned for his films that blend humor with humanistic drama, including "Sideways," "The Descendants," "Nebraska," and "The Holdovers."
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Festival Engagement: Beyond receiving the award, Payne will also engage with the festival audience through screenings of his films ("The Descendants" and "Nebraska") and a public discussion.
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About Honorary Leopard Award-
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Presented by: Locarno International Film Festival
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Held In: Switzerland
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First Award: 1989
9. International Albinism Awareness Day is observed annually on June 13th
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Annual Observance: International Albinism Awareness Day is celebrated every year on June 13th.
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Global Recognition: It's a day recognized worldwide to raise understanding and support for people with albinism.
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Combating Discrimination: The day aims to combat discrimination, stigma, and human rights violations faced by individuals with albinism.
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Promoting Inclusion: It highlights the importance of protecting the rights and promoting the inclusion of people with albinism in all aspects of society.
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UN Resolution: The United Nations General Assembly officially proclaimed June 13th as International Albinism Awareness Day in 2014.
10. Vijay Rupani, former Gujarat CM, passed away in plane crash
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Former Gujarat CM's Demise: Vijay Rupani, the former Chief Minister of Gujarat, has reportedly passed away.
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Tragic Circumstance: His death occurred in a fatal plane crash.
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Shocking News: The sudden and tragic nature of his passing would send shockwaves across the political landscape.
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Investigation Expected: Authorities would likely launch an immediate and thorough investigation into the cause of the plane crash.
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Profound Loss: His death would represent a significant loss for the state of Gujarat and the nation's political sphere.
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About Gujarat –
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Capital: Gandhinagar
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Governor: Acharya Devvrat
- CM: Bhupendrabhai Patel
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