Defence, National Security and Terrorism
Meghayan-25
▪ The Indian Navy hosted the 3rd edition of its prestigious Meteorological and Oceanological
Symposium – Meghayan-25 on April 14, 2025, at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi.
▪ The event marked the celebration of World Meteorological Day 2025 and aimed at promoting awareness and collaboration in Marine Meteorology and Oceanology.
▪ It was virtually inaugurated by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, and featured participation from key scientific and defence institutions.
Sports and Games
Saurabh Chaudhary Wins Bronze in 10m Air Pistol At ISSF World Cup 2025
▪ Saurabh Chaudhary, a 22-year-old shooter from Uttar Pradesh, made a remarkable comeback to the Indian shooting team by clinching a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event at the ISSF
World Cup in Lima, Peru (April 2025).
▪ Competing in a star-studded final featuring Olympic champions, he demonstrated resilience in a low-scoring and tightly contested match.
▪ This was his first individual World Cup medal in over two years, marking a strong return to
international form.
Appointments – Who is who?
Justice BR Gavai -Next CJI of India
▪ On April 16, 2025, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna named Justice B R Gavai, the
second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor.
▪ This announcement was made through a letter to the Union Law Ministry, and after government approval, Justice Gavai is set to become the 52nd CJI of India.
▪ Justice Gavai, who was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2019, will take office as CJI after the retirement of CJI Khanna on May 13, 2025.
▪ Justice Gavai’s legal journey spans decades, with significant contributions to Indian jurisprudence, particularly in constitutional and administrative law.
