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The World Labour Report 2025 by ILO highlights stable global unemployment, high youth joblessness, rising informal work, gender disparities, and calls for inclusive growth, productivity, and expanded social protection policies.

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Surdas was a 15th-century saint-poet of the Bhakti movement, known for his devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna. Writing in Braj Bhasha, he popularized Krishna’s childhood tales through his famous work Sursagar. A follower of Vallabhacharya’s Pushti Marg, Surdas greatly influenced Indian devotional literature, music, and the Saguna Bhakti tradition.

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Ramanujacharya Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Ramanujacharya, an 11th-century philosopher and Bhakti saint born in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. He was the chief proponent of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, emphasizing devotion (bhakti) to a personal God with attributes. A key reformer, he promoted social inclusion in temple worship and revitalized Sri Vaishnavism. His works, including the Sri Bhashya and commentaries on the Gita and Upanishads, remain influential. Celebrated mainly in southern India, the Jayanti honors his spiritual legacy and contributions to Indian philosophy, temple culture, and the Bhakti movement.

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Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Adi Shankaracharya, an 8th-century philosopher and theologian who revived Hinduism through Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism). He emphasized the oneness of the soul (Atman) and Brahman, rejecting ritualism and caste barriers. Shankara established four mathas across India and authored commentaries on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras. His teachings laid the foundation for spiritual unity in India. The Jayanti is celebrated to honor his profound impact on Indian philosophy and religious thought.

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May 3 – World Press Freedom Day
A free press is the cornerstone of democracy. This day honors journalists who uphold truth, often at great risk.
The 2025 theme, “Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis”, highlights the press’s crucial role in environmental awareness. Future administrators must safeguard press freedom to ensure transparency, accountability, and informed governance.

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Rabindranath Tagore was a Nobel laureate poet, philosopher, and reformer who reshaped Bengali literature and music. He composed India's national anthem and advocated for education, humanism, and global harmony.

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