INTERNATIONAL TEA DAY 2022 CELEBRATES ON THE 21ST OF MAY
- The International Tea Day is observed on May 21 every year. The day is known to create awareness about safe working conditions for the tea workers, fair trade and a sustainable environment to improve the production of tea.
- The United Nations General Assembly has designated May 21 as International Tea Day based on a proposal moved by India at the FAO Intergovernmental Group (IGG) on Tea in October 2015. Before 2019, December 15 is celebrated as International Tea Day in tea producing nations such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda, India and Tanzania.
ANTI-TERRORISM DAY 2022 OBSERVED ON 21ST MAY
- Anti-Terrorism Day is observed every year on 21 May, on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. He was assassinated on May 21, 1991, by the LTTE terrorists while campaigning for the Congress Party at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu.
- Rajiv Gandhi became India’s youngest PM when he was sworn in at 40. He took over as the sixth PM of the country after Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984. He served from 1984 to 1989.
- Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, in a suicide bombing, by a woman from the Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE), a terrorist group.
WORLD METROLOGY DAY 2022: ANNUALLY OBSERVED 20TH MAY
- World Metrology Day(WMD) is annually observed across the globe on 20th May to create awareness about the Metrology, the science of measurement and its application. The day highlights the use of Metrology in scientific fields, innovation, industries, trading and other fields. The day is an annual celebration of the singing of the Metre Convention on 20th May 1875.
- The theme for World Metrology Day 2022 is Metrology in the Digital Era.
INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END OBSTETRIC FISTULA: 23 MAY
- United Nations (UN) International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is marked on 23rd May since 2013 to promote action towards treating and preventing obstetric fistula, a condition that affects many girls and women during childbirth in developing countries.
- Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbirth injury, and a neglected public health and human rights issue. Two million women in low-resource settings have an obstetric fistula, and 100,000 more develop one every year. Leaking urine and/or faeces and, as a result, living in desperate circumstances, only 1 in 50 ever receives treatment.
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY 2022: 22 MAY
- International Day for Biological Diversity or World Biodiversity Day is observed on 22nd May every year to increase awareness and understanding of the issues of biodiversity. Biodiversity is essential for sustaining the balance of the planet. It is the cornerstone of ecosystem services, which are completely tied to human well-being.
- The theme in 2022 is “Building a shared future for all life”.
INDIA CELEBRATES 250TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF RAJA RAM MOHAN ROY
- The 250th birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy was celebrated and commemorated by the Ministry of Culture under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The ministry of Culture organized an inaugural ceremony on 22nd May 2022.
- The inaugural ceremony was organized at the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Salt Lake, Kolkata, and at Science City Auditorium, Kolkata. According to the press release by the ministry, it was the 250th birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy and the 50th foundation day of the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation.
- Several ministers including the Governor of West Bengal, Jagdeep Dhankar were also present at the inaugural ceremony. The union minister of culture, tourism, and development of the North-eastern Region (DoNER), G Kishan Reddy, also joined the ceremony virtually.
4TH EDITION OF INDIA-BANGLADESH NAVY COORDINATED PATROL (CORPAT) COMMENCES
- The fourth edition of the Indian Navy-Bangladesh Navy Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) commenced. The patrolling drill commenced in the northern Bay of Bengal and would continue between May 22 and 23.
- Both units will undertake joint patrolling along International Maritime Boundary Line. The last IN-BN CORPAT was conducted in October 2020. Indian Navy’s indigenous warships, INS Kora and INS Sumedha along with Bangladesh Navy’s warships BNS Ali Haider and BNS Abu Ubaidah would touch the waters during patrolling.
NATGEO INSTALLED WORLD’S HIGHEST WEATHER STATION ON MT. EVEREST
- National Geographic Society has installed the “world’s highest weather station” on Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,830 metres to automatically measure various meteorological phenomena.
- Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said the automatic weather station was installed a few metres below the summit point last week as the snow and ice on the summit are not suitable for fixing equipment.
SC ALLOWS COMPANIES TO EXPORT IRON ORE IN KARNATAKA MINING CASE
- The Supreme Court of India allowed mining companies to export iron ore extracted from mines in the Karnataka districts of Ballari, Chitradurga, and Tumakuru. A bench consisting of Chief Justice N V Ramana, Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli took note of the Central government’s position and withdrew the export ban on iron ore, while instructing the companies to adhere to the authorities’ restrictions.
- The highest court barred iron ore exports from Karnataka in 2012, with the goal of preventing environmental degradation and ensuring that the state’s mineral resources be maintained for future generations as part of the notion of inter-generational equality.
IN GIFT CITY, NEW DEVELOPMENT BANK OPENED A REGIONAL OFFICE
- The New Development Bank (NDB), the Brics countries’ multilateral bank based in Shanghai, will open its first regional office in India at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) to address the country’s infrastructural and sustainable development needs. The India office will concentrate on extending its presence in the country by developing, implementing, and monitoring new projects.
SKYROOT AEROSPACE SUCCESSFULLY TEST FIRES ITS ROCKET ENGINE
- Private sector rocket maker Skyroot Aerospace Private Ltd successfully tested its Kalam-100 rocket that will power the Vikram-1 rocket’s third stage/engine.
- The company announced the completion of the milestone of full duration test-firing of its Vikram-1 rocket stage. The third stage, named Kalam-100 after former President APJ Abdul Kalam, was fired for a duration of 108 seconds.
ANTHONY ALBANESE SWORN IN AS AUSTRALIA’S NEW PRIME MINISTER
- Australia’s Labor Party leader, Anthony Albanese was sworn in as the country’s new prime minister. Albanese claimed the victory in the election, ending his wait for power after nine years and with this Anthony Albanese became the country’s 31st Prime Minister.
VIJAY SHEKHAR SHARMA RE-APPOINTED AS MD AND CEO OF PAYTM
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma has been re-appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paytm for another 5 years term. His tenure will be from December 19, 2022, to December 18, 2027.
- One 97 Communications which is listed under the Paytm brand, also announced the appointment of Madhur Deora as Additional Director of the company for a tenure of 5 years from May 20, 2022, to May 19, 2027.
SALIL PAREKH RE-APPOINTED MD & CEO OF INFOSYS
- IT major Infosys announced that its Board of Directors has reappointed Salil S. Parekh as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD) of the Company effective from July 1, 2022, for a period of five years till March 31, 2027, subject to the approval of shareholders.
- This is based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) and is subject to the approval of shareholders.
PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI’S NEW PS: IFS VIVEK KUMAR
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has got IFS Vivek Kumar as his new Private Secretary (PS). The Cabinet Appointments Committee accepted Vivek Kumar’s nomination as PM Modi’s press secretary. Vivek Kumar is the director of the Prime Minister’s Office and is a 2004 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer (PMO).
- Vivek Kumar will take over as PM Modi’s private secretary from Sanjeev Kumar Singla.
GENIUS ENERGY WINS AMAZON SMBHAV ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE 2022
- An innovator from Rajasthan who has developed the technology of saving energy in boilers by recycling steam, Subhash Ola has won the 1st prize for the Amazon Smbhav Entrepreneurship Challenge 2022 and his enterprise “Geniusenergy Critical Innovation Private Limited” has won the Start-up of the Year award.
JITENDRA SINGH, LAUNCHES ‘BIORRAP’ PORTAL FOR BIOTECH RESEARCHERS
- In keeping with the ethos of One Nation, One Portal, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the Single National Portal for Biotech Researchers and Start-ups. All those seeking regulatory permission for biological research and development activity in the country will use BioRRAP.
INDIA’S STATE OF INEQUALITY REPORT HAS BEEN RELEASED
- Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Bibek debroy, launched the State of Inequality in India Report (EAC-PM). The Institute for Competitiveness authored the research, which provides a comprehensive examination of the level and type of inequality in India.
- There has been significant progress in strengthening health infrastructure capacity, with a particular focus on rural regions. In 2005, there were 1,72,608 total health centres in India; by 2020, there would be 1,85,505.
- Between 2005 and 2020, states and union territories like as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Chandigarh expanded the number of health centres (which include Sub-Centres, Primary Health Centre’s, and Community Health Centres).
PIYUSH GOYAL TO LEAD INDIA AT THE WEF IN DAVOS FOR 2022
- The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting kicks off in Davos, Switzerland. The Indian delegation will be led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal throughout the five-day meeting. This event will assist to strengthen India’s status as a vital and relevant player in creating the global narrative, especially as it prepares to take over the G-20 presidency next year.
NORTH EAST RESEARCH CONCLAVE 2022 INAUGURATED BY DHARMENDRA PRADHAN
- Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development, launched the North East Research Conclave (NERC) 2022 at IIT Guwahati.
- Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, stated in his deliberation that Research and Development is critical for a fast-developing country like India.
ODISHA WON THE 12TH HOCKEY INDIA SENIOR WOMEN’S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
- Odisha women’s team has won its first-ever gold in Senior Nationals as they defeat Karnataka 2-0 in the final of the 12th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship. Earlier, Hockey Jharkhand defeated Hockey Haryana 3-2 in the third-fourth place match.
- The 12th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship was held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. However solid defensive performances from both sides ensured that the match went into the Halftime with the scoreline reading 0-0.
- Punam Barla (34′) opened the scoring in the match in the third quarter as Odisha picked up the lead. Ashim Kanchan Barla (59′) sealed the game with a late goal as Odisha beat Karnataka 2-0 to claim the championship.
UEFA EUROPA FOOTBALL LEAGUE TITLE WON BY GERMANY’S EINTRACHT FRANKFURT
- German club Eintracht Frankfurt has won their first European trophy in 42 years after defeating the Rangers by 5-4 on penalties in Seville, Spain. Goalkeeper, Kevin Trapp has saved at the end of extra time and another in the shootout to help give Frankfurt the 5-4 win on penalties.
- Scottish club Rangers was also trying to win its first European title since the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972. Kevin Trapp (Eintracht Frankfurt) was Man of the Match.
INDIAN TEENAGER R PRAGGNANANDHAA STUNS MAGNUS CARLSEN FOR THE 2ND TIME IN 2022
- Indian GM Praggnanandhaa posted his second win over world champion Magnus Carlsen in 3 months when he stunned the Norwegian at the Chessable Masters online rapid chess tournament.
- 16-year-old Praggnanandha beat Magnus Carlsen for the first time in February at Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament. Praggnandha took his tally to 12 points while Carlsen was 2nd on the leaderboard behind China’s Wei Yi on Day 2 of the tournament.
RED BULL’S MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS SPANISH GRAND PRIX
- Formula One world champion, Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix in a Red Bull to take over at the top from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who retired with an engine failure while leading at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
- Mexican Sergio Perez finished second, 13 seconds behind but with the consolation of a bonus point for fastest lap, after being told to let his teammate pass for a third victory in a row after Imola and Miami.
- Britain’s George Russell came third for a revived Mercedes and after going wheel-to-wheel with Verstappen early on in a thrilling display of defensive driving as they battled for second place behind Leclerc.
10-YEAR-OLD GIRL RHYTHM MAMANIA FROM MAHARASHTRA SUMMITS EVEREST BASE CAMP
- A little 10-year-old champion skater from Worli, Rhythm Mamania, has become one of the youngest Indian mountaineers to summit the Everest Base Camp (EBC) in the Himalayan ranges in Nepal.
- She has joined young Indian climbers to climb the base camp. Rhythm has achieved a rare feat by completing the climb to the base camp at an altitude of 5,364 meters in 11 days. Rhythm went to base camp with Nepal-based company Satori Adventures.
- A group of some trekkers from Kutch also accompanied him. The 11-day expedition was organized by Rishi Bhandari of Satori Adventures, Nepal.
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