1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates world’s first Nano Urea Liquid Plant in Kalol
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the world’s first Nano Urea Liquid Plant in Kalol . The Prime Minister inaugurated IFFCO ‘s Nano Urea Liquid Plant at Kalol, Gujarat , at a seminar organized by the heads of various cooperatives on the theme of ‘Sahakar Se Prosperity’ . This plant has been built at a cost of about one billion 75 crores . This plant is designed to increase the yield of the crop through the use of nano urea. About 1.5 lakh bottles of 500 ml each will be produced here daily. State Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah were also present in the conference.
2.Defense Minister approves Defense Estates Circle in Uttarakhand
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the proposal to create a new Defense Estates Circle for Uttarakhand . In view of the difficulties faced in the management of large tracts of defense land in the state and the demand of the residents of the cantonments located in Uttarakhand, there is an independent office of Defense Estates and a sub-office Ranikhet at Dehradun .approved to be installed. The establishment of a new Defense Estates Circle for Uttarakhand is a major step towards bringing the government closer to the people keeping in mind the objective of ‘ease of living’ and ‘ease of doing business’. The establishment of a new Defense Estates Circle for Uttarakhand is a major step towards bringing the Government closer to the people keeping in mind the objective of ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Ease of Doing Business’. The creation of the new Defense Estates Circle in Dehradun will facilitate the residents and organizations to have timely and speedy access to various services of Defense Land Management. Raksha Mantri has also approved the establishment of a sub-office at Ranikhet under the administrative jurisdiction of Defense Estates Dehradun to deal exclusively with 6 districts of Kumaon region.
3.Japan’s MUFG Bank gets permission to open branch in GIFT City
MUFG Bank of Japan will open its branch in Gujarat International Financial Tec-City (GIFT City) . MUFG is the first bank in Japan to open a branch in GIFT City. Through this branch, MUFG will provide comprehensive banking services to domestic and global customers. MUFG Bank has obtained necessary approvals from International Financial Services Center Authority in India and Financial Services Agency in Japan to open its branch in GIFT City. MUFG opened its first branch in Mumbai in 1953. It currently has offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Neemrana.
4.Bangladesh Country of Focus to commemorate Golden Jubilee of Independence at Mumbai International Film Festival
It will be made the Country of Focus at the Mumbai International Film Festival-MIFF-2022 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh Independence . The 17th edition of the film festival will see 11 films from Bangladesh including the critically acclaimed film Hasina – A Daughter’s Tale. The celebration of documentaries, short story films and animation films from around the world begins in Mumbai.
5.A new species of ancient monkey found in Arunachal Pradesh named after ‘Sela Pass’
A new species of ancient monkey found in Arunachal Pradesh has been named Sela Macaque , named after ‘ Sela Pass ‘, a strategic mountain pass at an altitude of 13,700 feet above sea level . It was identified by a team of experts from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the University of Calcutta . Sela is located in western Arunachal Pradesh between the cities of Dirang and Tawang. It is genetically distinct from other species of macaque found in the region. The Sela macaque is genetically close to the macaque species of Arunachal Pradesh in the study.
6.National Mineral Congress organized in Bhubaneswar
Ministry of Coal in association with Ministry of Power, Ministry of Steel and Ministry of Mines organized National Mineral Congress in Bhubaneswar .organised. Addressing the Congress through virtual medium, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Shri Anil Kumar Jain wished the National Mineral Congress success and hoped to achieve valuable results through stakeholder consultations. The Ministry of Coal has prepared a National Mission document to achieve 100 metric tonnes of coal gasification by the year 2030. Coal gasification is a process in which coal is partially oxidized with air, oxygen, vapor or carbon dioxide to produce a ‘fuel gas’. This gas is used to obtain energy in place of piped natural gas, methane and others. ‘In-situ’ gasification of coal or underground coal gasification is the technique of converting coal into gas, it is extracted through wells. Hydrogen obtained from coal gasification can be used for various purposes, For example, the formation of ammonia, in strengthening the hydrogen economy. Coal gasification is considered a cleaner option than burning coal. Gasification facilitates the use of the chemical properties of coal.
7.Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh undertakes sea voyage in stealth submarine ‘INS Khanderi’ in Karwar
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh sailed to sea on one of the powerful platforms of the Indian Navy ‘ INS Khanderi ‘ during his visit to Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka on May 27, 2022 . operation sortieAlong with the deployment of ships of the Western Fleet, antisubmarine mission sorties by P-81 MPA and flypast by Sea-King helicopters, MiG-29K fighters and search and rescue capability were also demonstrated. INS Khanderi was commissioned on 28 September 2019 by the Defense Minister. INS Khanderi 12 thousand km in the deep sea without sound. Can travel till Its length is about 67.5 meters and width is 12.3 meters. The submarine, which has the capacity to stay in water for 40 to 45 days, can descend to a depth of 350 meters and is equipped with all state-of-the-art equipment. The construction of this second submarine of the Project 75 submarine began on 7 April 2009 at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. It was launched and renamed on January 12, 2017. This submarine has a total of 360 batteries, each of which weighs 750 kg. Is. It has 6 torpedo tubes. Out of this, missiles can also be fired from 2 tubes. There is a system to keep a total of 12 torpedoes inside it. It is named ‘Khanderi’ after the island fort of the Maratha army. Apart from this, Khanderi is also called ‘Tiger Shark’. INS Kalvari is the first Scorpene-class submarine. 49 ships and submarines are currently being built in the country.
8.RBI issued new guidelines regarding import of gold
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced new guidelines to allow eligible jewelers to import gold through India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Limited (IIBX) or any other exchange. IFSCA and DGFT, Government of India should approve other exchanges. As per RBI, all payments by authorized jewelers for import of gold through IIBX should be made using the exchange mechanism recognized by IFSC as per IFSC Act and Regulations.
9.UNICEF-WHO releases first global report on assistive technology
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have released the first Global Report on Assistive Technology (GReAT) . The paper, which was created in conjunction with UNICEF’s Office of Research – Innocenti, includes 10 key actionable suggestions to increase access to assistive technology for all children, as well as evidence-based best practice examples. Through a network of academic institutions, researchers, policy makers, donors and practitioners, the UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenty is at the forefront of establishing a global research agenda and Platform for Children to enhance the voices of children and youth with disabilities. With the help of UNICEF’s Research Office – Innocenti, UNICEF and WHO co-created a series of 11 free-access background papers to accompany the report.
10.Department of Posts and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) Aarohan 4.0 launched in Shimla
Two day meeting of senior officials of Department of Posts and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) , Aarohan 4.0 Shimla , Himachal Pradeshstarted in The agenda of the meeting is to discuss and deliberate on ways to further deepen the financial inclusion drive in the country and provide banking solutions to every citizen of India. The Department of Posts in association with IPPB is working on the vision of the Prime Minister’s Digital India initiative to promote digital payments and bring digital banking services to every nook and corner of the country in a customer-friendly manner. IPPB leverages the world’s largest postal network of the Department of Posts to provide interoperable banking services at their doorsteps to senior citizens, farmers, migrant laborers and women, among others. The meeting was inaugurated by Shri Alok Sharma, Director General Postal Service, Shri J Venkataramu, MD & CEO of IPPB, In the presence of Chief PMG of 23 Postal Circles and other senior officers of the department and IPPB. Discussions took place today to further strengthen the synergy between Post Office and IPPB operations.
11.Inter-State Council constituted again under the leadership of PM Modi
Inter-State Council has been constituted, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Chairman and Chief Ministers of all the States and six Union Ministers .will be a member. Ten Union ministers will be permanent invitees to the Inter-State Council. The government has also re-established the Standing Committee of the Inter-State Council with Union Home Minister Amit Shah as its chairman. Prime Minister Modi serves as the Speaker, with all chief ministers of states and union territories with legislatures as well as administrators of union territories without legislatures appointed as members. Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Narendra Singh Tomar, Virender Kumar, Hardeep Singh Puri, Nitin Gadkari, S Jaishankar, Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal, Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi, Ashwini Vaishnav, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Kiren Rijiju and Bhupendra Yadav Union ministers include
12.French Riviera Film Festival: Nawazuddin Siddiqui honored with Excellence in Cinema Award
Bollywood actor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been honored with an international award for his contribution to cinema. Emmy Award-winning American actor Vincent de Paul , at the prestigious French Riviera Film Festivalpaid respect to Siddiqui. But this is not the first time that Nawazuddin Siddiqui has garnered a lot of applause from house to house. Earlier, the actor was chosen as one of the delegates to receive the award on behalf of the nation at the Cannes Film Festival. Siddiqui has had some illustrious films in his illustrious career, including Gangs of Wasseypur, Raman Raghav 2.0, The Lunchbox and Munto. He is the only actor in the world to have eight films officially selected and screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Along with films, he also appeared in web series like Sacred Games and Mac Mafia.
13.Indian official Anwar Hussain Sheikh appointed new chairman of WTO committee
Anwar Hussain Sheikh , an official of the Government of India, has been appointed as the chairman of the World Trade Organization ‘s Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade . Mr. Shaikh will take over the role from Alyssa Maria Olmeida de Alejandro of Mexico. The WTO is a 164-member multilateral body that formulates rules for global exports and imports and decides disputes between countries on trade-related issues. India is its member since 1995.
14.HDFC Securities launches robo-advisory platform ‘HDFC Money’
HDFC Securities has launched HDFC Money , a robo-advisory investment platform that will offer mutual fund schemes and other financial products without the need for a demat account . Apart from mutual funds, one can manage other aspects of finance such as accessing, managing and tracking portfolios, launching target planning, creating insurance plans, generating e-wills and managing or filing taxes.
15.CCEA approves sale of 29.5% stake of Government of India in Hindustan Zinc
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the sale of 29.5% stake of the government in Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) . The sale of 29.58% stake would represent over 124.96 crore shares that would raise around Rs 38,000 crore at the current market price. This decision will strengthen the government’s disinvestment drive in the current financial year. The government has budgeted Rs 65,000 crore from PSU disinvestment and strategic sale. Shares of HZL closed at Rs 305.05, up 3.14% on BSE. During the day, the stock touched a high of Rs 317.30 per share.
16.Government made registration mandatory for import of paper from October 1
The government has made import registration mandatory from October 1 under the paper import monitoring system . Import policy of major paper products has been amended. Notification to this effect has been issued by DGFT. Newsprint, handmade paper, wallpaper base, duplicating paper, coated paper, parchment paper, carbon paper, uncoated paper, litho and offset paper, tissue paper, wall paper, envelopes, toilet paper, cartons, account books, labels, bobbins, and others Paper products are covered by this order. This policy will be applicable to all incoming imports.
17.According to SBI report, India’s GDP growth will be 8.2-8.5 percent in FY22
According to Ecowrap , a research paper by State Bank of India , India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is estimated to be between 8.2 and 8.5 percent in FY22. Uncertainties abound in Q4FY22 GDP estimates, as normal quarterly data adjustments are hard to fathom, but research by SBI’s Department of Economic Research predicts it will hit the 3 to 3.5 per cent mark.
18.Tokyo bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain appointed chair of IBA Athletes’ Committee
Tokyo bronze medalist, Lovlina Borgohain was selected as the Athletes Committee chair of the IBA . The International Boxing Association (IBA) announced that Indian boxer and Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain has garnered the most votes during the election held at the 2022 Women’s World Championships and thus serves as the Chairperson and a member of the Board of Directors of the Athletes Committee of the IBA. elected as a voting member. In addition, Indian boxer Shiv Thapa has also been selected as a member of the IBA Athletes’ Committee following the election held during the 2021 IBA Men’s World Championships .
19.Harmanpreet’s Supernovas won the Women’s T20 Challenge for the third time
In the final match of Women’s T20 Challenge played between Supernovas and Velicity in Pune , Supernovas won the title by defeating Velocity by 4 runs in a thrilling match. Batting first, Supernovas, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur , scored 165 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs, in response to which Velocity’s team could only manage 161 runs for the loss of 8 wickets.
20.Amnesty International Day
Amnesty International Day on 28 May every year’ is organized. Amnesty International is a London-based non-governmental organization founded on May 28, 1961 by a British lawyer named ‘Peter Benson’. The primary goal of this organization is to protect and advocate for human rights. Peter Benson founded this organization as a mass movement primarily with the aim of releasing prisoners around the world who have been imprisoned for peaceful expression of their political, religious or other secular beliefs, Even though he never used or advocated violence. The organization has more than three million members and supporters around the world. The purpose of the organization is to stop the atrocities against human rights and to provide justice to the oppressed people. This organization is moving towards building such a world, Where everyone is able to exercise the rights set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and other international human rights documents. In addition, this organization also does research work on the issue of human rights. The organization has also been awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in the year 1977 and the United Nations Prize for the Protection of Human Rights in the year 1978.
21.world menstrual hygiene day
Every year on 28 May , ‘ World Menstrual Hygiene Day ‘ is organized around the world. The day was started in the year 2013 by ‘ Wash United ‘, a non-profit organization based in Germany .was done in Menstrual Hygiene Day is a global campaign that brings together non-profit organizations, government agencies, the private sector and the media to promote better menstrual health and hygiene for women and girls around the world. brings on. The primary goal of this day is to promote awareness regarding menstrual hygiene and to eliminate negative perceptions related to menstruation. In addition, this day also inspires policy makers at the global, national and local levels to formulate policies related to menstrual health and hygiene. Menstruation is one of the most important processes of a woman’s body, although during this important process, menstrual hygiene is often neglected by women, especially in rural areas, Which can give rise to many problems like fungal or bacterial infection. According to a study conducted by UNICEF in India, 23 percent of girls are forced to drop out of school after the onset of menstruation due to inadequate awareness of menstrual hygiene.
