Current Affairs May 2022

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Current Affairs May 2022

Art and Culture Current Affairs

Punjabi singer & Congress leader Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu Moose Wala was killed by gangsters on 29 May 2022.

Economy Current Affairs

CBDC : Digital Currency of India to be introduced soon
PNB MetLife launched India’s 1st dental health insurance plan
RBI has hikes the repo rate by 40 basis points to 4.40 per cent
India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA came into force on 1 May 2022.
GST Revenue collection for April 2022 is Rs 1.68 lakh crore : All time high

Government Schemes Current Affairs

PM CARES for Children Scheme to support for education of children who lost their parents due to COVID-19.
PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY schemes complete 7 years of providing social security

Important Days Current Affairs

World No Tobacco Day 2022 : 31st May
Anti-Terrorism Day : 21st May
World AIDS Vaccine Day : 18th May
International Museum Day 2022 : 18th May
International Nurses Day 2022 : 12th May
International Day of Plant Health 2022 : 12th May
Mothers Day 2022 : 8th May
World Athletics Day 2022 : 7th May

International Current Affairs

Indian Navy (IN) – Bangladesh Navy (BN) bilateral exercise ‘Bongosagar’ began on 24 May 2022
India joins US Indo-Pacific economic plan
QUAD Leader Summit is held on 24th May 2022 in Tokyo
Manchester City have been crowned 2021/22 Premier League champions on 22nd May
Australia’s newly elected Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese became new prime minister on 23rd May
World Economic Forum will begin on 22nd May at Davos in Switzerland
Elisabeth Borne elected as new Prime Minister of France
Anna Kabale Duba won the inaugural Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award 2022
India & Nepal signed six MoU and Agreements related to education & hydropower sectors
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been elected President of the UAE
India & UAE Launched ‘India-UAE Start Up Bridge’ at the Economic Partnership Summit
Ranil Wickremesinghe Appionted as a Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
India has been elected as the President of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-24.
Indian Delegation led by MoA visited ARO, Volcani Institute, ALTA Precision Agriculture Company Limited and Beer Milka Farm in Israel
Ministry of Tourism, under its “Incredible India” brand line is participating in the Arabian Travel Market, Dubai -2022

National Current Affairs

Bihar government has now decided to allow exploration of what is called as India’s largest gold deposit.
‘India Drone Festival 2022’ is a two-day event to be held on 27 May & 28 May.
Captain Abhilasha Barak has become the 1st woman officer in Army Aviation Crops
Union Govt launched Swachh Survekshan-2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0
NRA to conduct computer-based online CET for recruitment to Non-Gazetted posts from 2022
Government announces some relaxation on banning wheat export
NITI Aayog launched the National Data & Analytics Platform
Rajiv Kumar appointed as Chief Election Commissioner on 15 May 2022
Indian Railways has introduced separate seats for newly-borns in trains
RailTel launches PM-WANI scheme based on Wi-Fi at 100 railway stations across the country
MoU was signed, between MHA and SECI in New Delhi on 6 May
National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) Bengaluru inaugurated by Union Minister for Home
NCTE invites online application for the 4 Year ITEP for Academic Session 2023-24.
Vinay Mohan Kwatra took charge as India’s new Foreign Secretary.
Gen Manoj Pande Takes Over As Chief Of The Army Staff

Science and Technology Current Affairs

PARAM PORUL Supercomputer inaugurated at NIT Tiruchirappalli on 25 May 2022.
Department of Telecommunication (DoT) Launches “GatiShakti Sanchar” Portal on 14th May
A Historic Initiative by DoT – India Towards Progression of 5G/ORAN Testing Ecosystem through Public Private Partnership
Mr. Alkesh Kumar Sharma takes over as Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
IIT Bombay signs agreement with IMD for developing user-friendly weather forecasting app

Sports Current Affairs

India Men’s hockey team wins Indonesia 16-0 in Asia Cup 2022 hockey tournament
Indian men’s compound team won gold medal in Archery World Cup 2022 Stage-Two
Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen won the gold medal at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships
India’s men’s badminton team wins the Thomas Cup title, India beats Indonesia 3-0
Preeti Gulia, Wins Gold in the 63kg women’s judo category of Khelo India University Games 2021

States Current Affairs

Dr. Manik Saha took oath as Chief Minister (CM) of Tripura on 15th May 2022.

Miscellaneous Current Affairs

Geetanjali Shree’s (Hindi Author) Novel ‘Tomb of Sand’ wins International Booker prize on 26th May
Monkeypox Virus : Introduction, History, Symptoms

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Bihar government has now decided to allow exploration of what is called as India’s largest gold deposit.

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On 28 May 2022, A survey by the Geological Survey of India states that the Jamui district of Bihar has gold reserves of about 222.88 million tonnes, including 27.6 tonnes of mineral-rich ore. The Bihar government has now decided to allow exploration of what is called as India’s largest gold deposit.

The State Mines & Geology Department is in consultation with agencies engaged in the exploration, including GSI and the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), for the exploration of gold reserves in Jamui.

World No Tobacco Day 2022 : 31st May

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World No Tobacco Day is celebrated every year on 31st May.
The aim of this annual celebration is to raise awareness among global citizens not only about the dangers of tobacco use, but also about the business practices of tobacco companies, what WHO is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic and how people around the world can claim their rights, to do what can & to protect health and healthy life and the generations to come.

Theme of the day 2022 :

“Threat to our environment”

History of the day :

In year 1987, when the WHO member states created the World No-Tobacco Day. In the same year a resolution was passed by the World Health Assembly to create a World No Smoking Day. The following year, another resolution was passed by the same body to establish 31st May as World No Tobacco Day. The annual & global celebration has continued ever since.

Qns : When is celebrated World No-Tobacco Day ?
Ans : World No Tobacco Day is celebrated every year on 31st May.

Qns : What is the theme of World No-Tobacco Day 2022 ?
Ans : The theme of the day in 2022 is “Threat to our environment”.

Punjabi singer & Congress leader Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu Moose Wala was killed by gangsters on 29 May 2022.

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Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu Moose Wala and the Congress leader was killed by gangsters in an attack near his ancestral village Jawaharke in district Mansa, Punjab on 29 May 2022. The incident happened within 24 hours after the Punjab government withdrew his security. More than 30 rounds of bullets were fired at the vehicle in which he was traveling. Police said Sidhu was hit by more than eight bullets and was taken to the Civil Hospital in Mansa where he died.

The 27 years old was on the radar of gangsters for a long time. 6 persons have been taken into custody allegedly in connection with the murder. Sidhu’s father has sought handing over of the probe to the CBI or the NIA through a sitting judge of the High Court. Also demanded to fix the responsibility of the officials who leaked the letter to withdraw the security.

PM CARES for Children Scheme to support for education of children who lost their parents due to COVID-19.

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PM Narendra Modi will release benefits under the PM CARES for Children Scheme on 30 May 2022 at 10:30 AM. PM will transfer scholarships to school going children. A passbook of PM CARES for Children & health card under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana will be handed over to the children during the programme.

PM CARES for Children Scheme launched by the Prime Minister on 29 May 2021 to support children who have lost both the parents or legal guardian or adoptive parents or surviving parent to Covid-19 pandemic, during the period from 11 Mar 2020 to 28 Feb 2022. The objective of this scheme is to make arrangements for the accommodation and food of the children, empower them through education and scholarship, for their self-sustaining existence by equipping them with financial assistance of Rs.10 lakh on attaining the age of 23 years and through health insurance.

Qns.-What is PM CARES for Children Scheme?

Ans.- PM CARES for Children Scheme launched on 29 May 2021 by the PM to support children who have lost both the parents or legal guardian or adoptive parents or surviving parent to Covid-19 pandemic during the period from 11 Mar 2020 to 28 Feb 2022.

CBDC : Digital Currency of India to be introduced soon

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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is the legal tender to be issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in a digital form. It is the same as a fiat currency and is exchangeable one-to-one with the fiat currency.

Reserve Bank (RBI) is engaged in the introduction of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). RBI has been exploring the pros and cons of introduction of CBDC in India. The design of CBDC needs to be in conformity with the stated objectives of monetary policy, financial stability and efficient operations of currency and payment systems.

Implementation of CBDC

The RBI is examining the appropriate design elements of CBDCs that could be implemented with little, or no disruption. The RBI proposes to adopt a graded approach to introduction of CBDC, going step by step through stages of
1. Proof of Concept
2. Pilots
3. Launch

Central Bank Digital Currency is Legal in India

The introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has been announced in the Union Budget 2022-23. After that an appropriate amendment to the RBI Act, 1934 has been included in the Finance Bill, 2022. The Finance Bill, 2022 has been enacted, providing a legal framework for the launch of CBDC.

Reference : RBI Annual Report 2021 -2022 Released on 27 May 2022

Question: What is CBDC ?

Ans : Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a digital or virtual currency to be issued by RBI in India.

India Men’s hockey team wins Indonesia 16-0 in Asia Cup 2022 hockey tournament

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On 26 May 2022, The Indian men’s team qualified for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup with 6 goals in the final quarter to register a 16-0 win over Indonesia in a thrilling Pool A game of the 2022 Asia Cup. India joined Japan, Malaysia & South Korea in the Super 4 round of the Asia Cup. India needed to win the competition by at least a 15-0 margin to qualify and the young side thrived under pressure.

India beat Japan 2-5 after scoring a last-minute goal to draw 1-1 against Pakistan in the 1st match of their tournament.

Qns.1- Who wins Indonesia 16-0 in Asia Cup 2022 hockey tournament?
Ans.1- The Indian men’s hockey team beat hosts Indonesia 16-0 in their final match of the Asia Cup 2022 Pool A at the GBK Sports Complex Hockey Stadium in Jakarta & qualified for the 2nd round of the continental meet.

‘India Drone Festival 2022’ is a two-day event to be held on 27 May & 28 May.

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Bharat Drone Mahotsav-2022 (India’s biggest drone festival) at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. He interacted with farmer drone pilots as well as witnessed an open-air drone demonstration. The Bharat Drone Mahotsav-2022 (India Drone Festival 2022) is a two-day event to be held on 27 May & 28 May. The Prime Minister will interact with farmer drone pilots, witness drone demonstrations in the open & interact with startups at the Drone Exhibition Centre.

Appreciating the use of drones in the PM-Swamitva scheme, PM Narendra Modi said that with the help of drones, 65 lakh property cards have been generated. He said that under this scheme, for the 1st time, digital mapping of every property in the villages of the country is being done. It has reduced human intervention & increased transparency.

Qns.1- What is Drones ?

Ans.1- Drones are aerial vehicles, is an aircraft without any human pilot, crew, or passengers on board. UAVs are a component of an unmanned aircraft system, which includes adding a ground-based controller & a system of communications with the UAV.

Qns.2- What is Bharat Drone Mahotsav-2022 ?

Ans.2- Bharat Drone Mahotsav-2022 (India Drone Festival 2022) is a two-day event to be held on 27 May & 28 May. More than 1,600 delegates including government officials, foreign diplomats, armed forces, central armed police forces, PSUs, private companies and drone startups will participate in the festival.

Geetanjali Shree’s (Hindi Author) Novel ‘Tomb of Sand’ wins International Booker prize on 26th May

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Geetanjali Shree’s (Hindi author) novel Ret Samadhi “Tomb of Sand” has won the International Booker prize on 26th May 2022, becoming the 1st novel translated from Hindi to do so.

Gitanjali Shree is not only the 1st Hindi winner of the award, but it is also the 1st time that a book originally written in an Indian language has won the Booker Prize.

Tomb of Sand is the story of an 80-year-old woman who falls into a deep depression after the death of her husband, then resurfaces to find a new lease on life. The woman travels to Pakistan to confront the unresolved trauma of her teenage experiences of Partition, and reevaluate what it means to be a mother, a daughter, a woman & a feminist.

Qns.1- Who won the International Booker Prize for the novel ‘Tomb of Sand’?

Ans.1- Geetanjali Shree’s (Hindi author) novel Ret Samadhi “Tomb of Sand” has won the International Booker prize on 26th May 2022, becoming the 1st novel translated from Hindi to do so.