Latest General Knowledge Facts - 15 May 2025

• Biggest Arms Deal: The largest arms deal in history was signed between the USA and Saudi Arabia. Under this agreement, the US will deliver weapons worth $124 billion to Saudi Arabia.
• Highest Snow Leopard Density in Ladakh: Ladakh has become the region with the highest density of snow leopards in the world. It is home to 477 snow leopards, accounting for 68% of India’s snow leopard population.
• National Ayurveda Day on 23rd September: The Indian government has declared 23rd September as National Ayurveda Day, replacing Dhanteras due to its changing date every year.
• IWAI Office in Srinagar: To strengthen inland water transport in Jammu & Kashmir, the Inland Waterways Authority of India has opened a new office in Srinagar.
• Australia’s First Female Opposition Leader: Suzanne Ley has become the first woman to lead the opposition in Australia. She has been appointed as the leader of the Liberal Party.
• New UPSC Chairman: Former Kerala cadre IAS officer Ajay Kumar has been appointed as the new chairman of UPSC. He played key roles in Agniveer and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
• 52nd Chief Justice of India: Justice B.R. Gavai has been sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. He succeeded CJI Sanjiv Khanna, whose term ended on 13 May 2025.
• First Semiconductor Design Centers: India’s first 3-nanometer chip design centers have been launched in Noida and Bengaluru by Renesas Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
• First Beggar-Free City: Indore has become India’s first city to be declared beggar-free. Authorities have rehabilitated beggars, provided them with job opportunities, and enrolled children in schools.