1.International Missing Children’s Day: 25 May
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Every year, 25 May is commemorated as International Missing Children’s Day.The proclamation followed the 1979 disappearance of a six-year-old boy, Etan Patz, on his way to school in New York City.
It was first observed in 2001 through the efforts of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC), European Commission and the Missing Children Europe.
Two out of three missing children in India remain untraced and the number has increased by almost 84 per cent between 2013 and 2015.
2.Govt extends validity of vehicle documents till July 31
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The government has extended the validity of various motor vehicles related documents till July 31.No additional or late fee will be charged for delays in validation of documents pending from February 1.
The ministry has earlier issued an advisory on March 30, 2020, to all regarding extension of validity of the documents related to Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.
It was advised that documents whose extension of validity could not or not likely be granted due to lock-down and which have expired since 1st of Feb, 2020 or would expire till 30th June 2020, Enforcement authorities were advised to treat such documents valid till 30th of June, 2020.
But now this extension has been increased to 31 July.
3.Dept of Posts and Horticulture in Bihar join hands to supply Shahi Lichi and Zardalu Mango to people at doorstep
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The Department of Posts and Department of Horticulture, Bihar have joined hands to supply Shahi Lichi and Zardalu Mango to the people at doorstep.Bihar Postal Circle has made an agreement with the Department of Horticulture for logistics of Shahi Litchi from Muzaffarpur and Zardalu Mango from Bhagalpur and its delivery to the doorstep of the people.
In view of lockdown to contain the spread of Coronavirus, Litchi and Mango cultivators are facing problems to carry and transport their fruits to the markets for sale.
The Shahi Litchi of Muzaffarpur and Zardalu Mango of Bhagalpur are famous in the world by virtue of their unique fragrance and demand everywhere.
4.Govt notifies BS-VI emission norms for quadricycles
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The government has notified BS-VI emission norms for quadricycles, paving the way for higher production of the new category of vehicle that was introduced less than two years ago.The emission norms are on the lines of the European Union’s World Motorcycle Test Cycle (WMTC).
In 2018, the government had introduced the quadricycle segment with necessary standards to produce the vehicle.
According to the road transport ministry, a quadricycle is the size of a three-wheeler but with four tyres and is fully covered like a car.
A quadricycle cannot be more than 3.6 metres long, should have an engine smaller than 800cc, and should not weigh more than 475 kilograms.
Currently, only a few automobile players In India manufacture quadricycles.
After the government had allowed the introduction of the vehicle in 2018, Bajaj Auto Ltd was the first to commercially launch ‘Qute’ under this segment.
5.Mizoram grants ‘industry’ status to sports
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The northeastern state of Mizoram has accorded ‘industry’ status to sports.The Cabinet cleared the Sports and Youth Service department’s proposal to recognise sports as an ‘industry’ in the state.
The main aim of the decision is to professionalise sports in the state.
Mizoram is known for its love for sports, especially football which is played competitively through the Mizoram Premier League, the state’s highest football league.
At least 100 Mizo players are part of the Indian Super League, one of the top premier football leagues in India.
6.India’s crude steel output declines 65 pc to 3.13 MT in April
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According to the World Steel Association, India’s crude steel output declined over 65 per cent to 3.13 million tonnes (MT) during April.The government imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 25 to prevent spread of the coronavirus pandemic which has impacted production, demand and supply of steel in India.
India had posted a 14 per cent decline in steel output at 8.65 MT in March as compared with 10.04 MT in March 2019.
Global steel output also declined 13 per cent to 137.09 MT as compared with 157.67 MT in April 2019.
7.2,749 Khelo India athletes given Rs 30,000 each: SAI
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Sports Authority of India (SAI) has deposited 30,000 rupees each as out of pocket allowance in accounts of 2,749 Khelo India athletes.The amount added up to 8.25 crore rupees in all.
SAI said that the money has been transferred to the bank accounts of the athletes.
A total of 2,893 athletes will be given the pocket allowance with the funds for the remaining 144 athletes to be transferred by the end of this month.
Athletes from 35 states and union territories have been given the allowances in 21 sporting disciplines with the maximum number of them from Maharashtra (386), Haryana (381), Delhi (225), Punjab (202) and Tamil Nadu (165).
The out of pocket allowance is 1.20 lakh rupees annually and is a part of the Khelo India scholarship of 6.28 lakh rupees that is given to each athlete selected under the scheme.
8.UP govt to set up a commission for employment of migrant labourers
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The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of migrant labourers in the state.The commission has been proposed to look into various factors associated with migrant workers’ rights and to prevent exploitation while providing an official framework to ensure socio-economic-legal support for them.
Over 23 lakh workers and migrants have returned to the state.
Adityanath also directed officials that migrant workers be given insurance so that their life is secured.
The chief minister suggested that a scheme be launched to ensure their job security.
9.Jahnabi Phookan appointed as National President of FICCI FLO
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Jahnabi Phookan has been appointed as National President of FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO).It is the oldest women-led and -focused business chamber of Southeast Asia and the women’s wing of the apex chamber Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
She took over from outgoing National President Harjinder Kaur Talwar at the 36th FLO Annual Session – Rising Above Covid Challenges.
FICCI FLO represents over 8000 women entrepreneurs and professionals across 17 chapters nationally and works aggressively towards promoting economic empowerment and equal opportunities for women.
Phookan is the 37th National President of FICCI FLO.
10.Spanish footballer Aritz Aduriz announces retirement
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Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz announced his retirement.Aduriz, in August last year, said that he will retire from the game at the end of the 2019-20 season.
The 39-year-old revealed in a social media post that he has made the decision after doctors advised him to have hip replacement surgery.
Aduriz started his senior career with Athletic but also enjoyed spells with Real Valladolid, Real Mallorca and Valencia.
He won his first Spain cap in 2010 before earning a recall six years later at the age of 35, winning a spot in Vicente del Bosque’s squad for Euro 2016.
11.Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr passes away
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Triple Olympic gold medallist Balbir Singh Senior breathed his last at Mohali hospital.Singh, who was member of the 1948 London Olympics gold medal-winning Indian hockey team, apart from being the vice-captain of the 1952 victorious side and skipper of the 1956 champions, had been admitted to the hospital earlier this month on May 8 due to pneumonia and was on ventilator support.
Singh was also the oldest surviving Olympic medallist from India, a record which now passes on to his 1948 London Olympics team-mate Keshav Dutt.
He had started his career as a goalkeeper with his school team at Moga before playing as a defender and later a centre forward.
As a five-year-old, Singh was given a hockey stick by his freedom fighter father and he recalled it fondly in his autobiography “The Golden Hat-trick”.
