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DAILY DOSE 21ST MAY CURRENT AFFAIRS

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1) World Bank sanctions USD 350 billion to Gujarat

  • The World Bank has sanctioned USD 350 billion to Gujarat to implement the Systems Reform Endeavours for Transformed Health Achievement in Gujarat (SRESTHA-G).
  • Under the SRESTHA-Gujarat project, the government will undertake the initiative to improve the quality of the health system of the state by expanding the health services to the rural and urban people.

 

2) Nobel winner Jose Ramos-Horta sworn in as East Timor president

  • East Timorese independence fighter and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta was sworn in as the country’s fifth president on May 20.
  • He has previously served as president from 2007 to 2012 and prime minister and foreign minister before that.
  • East Timor is an island country in Southeast Asia.
  • East Timor capital – Dili
  • East Timor’s Prime Minister – Taur Matan Ruak

 

3) Manisha Moun and Parveen win bronze in Women’s Boxing C’ships

  • Two Indian boxers Manisha Moun in 57 kg and Parveen Hooda in 63 kg category won bronze medals at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships.
  • With this, the Indian contingent concluded its campaign with three medals.
  • India’s overall medal tally in World Women’s Boxing Championships has gone up to 39, including 10 gold, eight silver, and 21 bronze in the 12 editions of the prestigious event.

 

4) Jet Airways, Grounded For 3 Years, gets DGCA nod to fly again

  • Jet Airways is all set to become the first Indian carrier to revive operations under India’s bankruptcy law in September 2022.
  • The country’s aviation regulator, DGCA, has granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the airline that was grounded over financial woes.
  • With DGCA officials onboard, the airline had successfully operated five proving flights on May 15 and 17.

 

5) CCI approves acquisition of stake in SMW by OFB Tech Private Limited

  • The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of majority stake in SMW Ispat Private Limited by OFB Tech Private Limited.
  • OFB Tech is engaged in the business of wholesale trading of bulk raw materials such as steel, non-ferrous metals, industrial chemicals, etc.
  • SMW Ispat is engaged in the business of manufacturing products such as TMT steel bars and steel billets.

 

6) Wesley Morgan wins Colby award for ‘The Hardest Place’

  • Author and journalist Wesley Morgan has won the William E. Colby Award 2022 for his military and intelligence writing.
  • He was cited for his book The Hardest Place: The American Military Adrift in Afghanistan’s Pech Valley.
  • The Colby Award is presented by Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, USA.

 

7) National Endangered Species Day 2022: 20th May

  • Every year on the third Friday in May, National Endangered Species Day is observed and this year it was observed on May 20.
  • The day raises public awareness about wildlife habitats and the actions that may be done to protect them.
  • This year, it marks the 16th National Endangered Species Day, and this year’s theme is “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”.

 

8) PNB MetLife launches India’s first dental health insurance plan

  • PNB MetLife India Insurance Co has launched India’s first dental health insurance plan.
  • This is the first insurance plan in India that covers fixed-benefit outpatient expenses and provides financial assistance with costs related to overall dental health.
  • OPNB MetLife was founded in 2001.
  • PNB MetLife Headquarters – Mumbai
  • OPNB MetLife MD & CEO – Ashish Kumar Srivastava

 

9) World Metrology Day: May 20

  • World Metrology Day is celebrated each year on May 20.
  • It highlights the necessity of precise measurement units and the contribution of every individual in metrology organisations and institutes.
  • The theme of this year’s event is ‘Metrology in the Digital Era!
  • The date, 20th May was selected to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention on 20th May 1875.

 


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10) Trailer of India-Bangladesh co-production feature film released

  • Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur and his Bangladeshi counterpart Dr. Hasan Mahmud jointly released a 90-second intriguing trailer of the India – Bangladesh co-production feature film on ‘Bangabandhu’, in May 2022.
  • The film is named Mujib – The Making of a Nation and has been directed by Shyam Benegal.
  • The Co-production Agree

 

11) Bangladesh’s first international professional boxing tournament

  • The first-ever professional international boxing tournament of Bangladesh was held in Dhaka on May 19.
  • A total of 14 boxers took part in the event including 11 from Bangladesh, two from Nepal and one from India.
  • The one-day event was organised by the Bangladesh Boxing Foundation.
  • Bangladesh Capital – Dhaka
  • Bangladesh Prime Minister – Sheikh Hasina
  • Bangladesh President – Abdul Hamid

 

12) GeM inks MoU with Self Employed Women’s Association

  • Govt eMarketplace, GeM and Self-Employed Women’s Association, SEWA have inked an MoU.
  • It has been signed for the advocacy, outreach, mobilization, and capacity-building of last-mile women-led micro and small enterprises, women entrepreneurs, associations, etc.
  • Presently, 1.31 lakh women MSE entrepreneurs are registered on the GeM portal and they have fulfilled approximately 5.7 lakh orders.

 

13) Gyanesh Bharti appointed commissioner of unified MCD of Delhi

  • On May 20, IAS officer Gyanesh Bharti was appointed as the new commissioner of the unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
  • The Centre had merged the three civic bodies into a single MCD with Parliament passing the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022.
  • IAS officer Ashwani Kumar was also appointed as the special officer in the unified MCD.

 

14) Mushfiqur becomes the first Bangladesh batter to score 5000 runs

  • Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim achieved the distinction of being the first cricketer in the country to score 5000 runs in test matches.
  • The feat has been achieved 22 years after Bangladesh played its first test match.
  • He is the 99th cricketer in the world to achieve this goal.
  • Mushfiqur scored a century on 18 May 2022 on the fourth day of the first test match against Sri Lanka.

 

15) BRICS-led New Development bank to set up regional office in India

  • The New Development Bank (NDB), the Shanghai-based multilateral bank of the BRICS countries, will open its first regional office in India at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City)
  • The India office will focus on expanding its footprint in the country.
  • The bank is headquartered in Shanghai, China and was formally opened in July 2015.

 

16) FDI inflow hits all-time high of USD 83.57 billion in 2021-22

  • India has recorded the “highest ever” annual FDI (foreign direct investment) inflow of USD 83.57 billion in 2021-22.
  • In 2020-21, the inflow stood at USD 81.97 billion.
  • Singapore is the top investor country with a 27% share followed by the US (18%) and Mauritius (16%).
  • Karnataka is the top recipient state with a 38 per cent share of the total FDI equity inflow.

 

17) Supreme Court appoints 3 member Committee of Administrators

  • The Supreme Court has appointed a three-member Committee of Administrators (COA).
  • It will be headed by former apex court judge AR Dave to manage the affairs of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and adoption of its constitution in line with the National Sports Code and model guidelines.
  • The COA will also comprise of Dr SY Qureshi, former Chief Election Commissioner as its member.

 

18) World Bee Day: 20 May

  • World Bee Day is observed annually on 20 May across the globe.
  • The day is marked to raise awareness about the essential roles bees play in supporting people and the environment.
  • The theme for 2022 is ‘Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems!
  • It is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Slovenian beekeeper Anton Janša, who was the pioneer of modern beekeeping.

 



 

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