Thursday, May 30, 2019

Current Affairs Quiz: May 26, 2019

Current Affairs 26 May 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 25 May 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of May 25, 2019

  1. Who has become the first Indian woman to successfully scale amount Makalu?
    A)Akanksha Mohan
    B)Sakshi Jain
    C)Himani Chakraborty
    D)Priyanka Mohite
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Priyanka Mohite, the 26-year-old Satara based mountaineer, has become the first Indian woman to successfully scale Mount Makalu — the fifth-highest mountain in the world at 8,481 metres.


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  2. Recently RBI released draft norms on liquidity risk management for NBFCs in terms of LCR.What is C in LCR?
    A)Common
    B)Command
    C)Cover
    D)Coverage
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     RBI stated that all non-deposit-taking non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) with an asset size of Rs 5,000 crore and above, and all deposit-taking NBFCs irrespective of their asset size, have to maintain a liquidity buffer in terms of a Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR).

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  3. Which bank launched Corp SME Suvidha product?
    A)Bank of Baroda
    B)Canara Bank
    C)SBI
    D)Corporation Bank
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Corporation Bank has launched ‘Corp SME Suvidha’, a product for GST-registered MSMEs. The product has been designed as part of the bank’s efforts to provide the best products to the MSME sector.

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  4. Who clinched the 2nd edition of India Open Boxing Tournament in 51 kg category?
    A)Mary Kom
    B)Vanlal Duati
    C)Karmabir Singh
    D)Vinesh Phogat
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation:     Six-time world champion Mary Kom in the 51 kg category clinched the second edition of the India Open Boxing Tournament at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi AC Indoor Stadium in Guwahati, Assam

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  5. Recently Naveen Patnaik was sworn as CM of which state?
    A)Jharkhand
    B)Odisha
    C)Himachal Pradesh
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) headed by incumbent Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is all set to form a government for a fifth consecutive term. The new Cabinet is likely to be sworn-in on 27th May.

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  6. Recently Theresa May announced her retirement.She was the former PM of which country?
    A)Netherlands
    B)Australia
    C)Thailand
    D)Britain
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     British Prime Minister Theresa May announced resignation from her post. She will resign on 7 June. Her announcement triggers the start of a contest to replace her as Conservative leader and Prime Minister.

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  7. Who won the Joan Miro Prize for 2019?
    A)Shivani Dixit
    B)Rishi Agarwal
    C)Shreya Mathur
    D)Nalini Malani
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Indian contemporary artist Nalini Malani has won the Joan Miro Prize for 2019, the Barcelona-based Fundacio Joan Miro has announced. One of the most prestigious contemporary art awards in the world, it recognises present-day work by artists who show the same spirit of exploration, innovation, commitment and freedom that characterised Spanish painter and sculptor Joan Miro’s life and work.

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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS




  1. Where is the HQ of Corporation Bank?
    A)Chennai
    B)Mangaluru
    C)pune
    D)Kolkata
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  2. Where is the HQ of RBI?
    A)Lucknow
    B)pune
    C)Delhi
    D)Mumbai
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Current Affairs Quiz: May 25, 2019

Current Affairs 25 May 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 24 May 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of May 24, 2019

  1. Who is set to become Prime Minister for the second term of India?
    A)Rahul Gandhi
    B)Nitin Gadkari
    C)Narendra Modi
    D)Amit Shah
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:     Narendra Modi will be Prime Minister again, sweeping back to power today with a majority bigger than in 2014. The BJP alone is set to win 303 seats and along with its allies is leading in or has won 348 seats, far beyond the 272 they needed for a majority in the Lok Sabha.


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  2. How much percentage of voter turnout was recorded during the 2019 Lok sabha polls?
    A)65.87%
    B)66.73%
    C)68.54%
    D)67.10 %
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     The 2019 Lok Sabha elections witnessed a voter turnout of 67.10% (interim), which is the highest ever voter turnout in the history of general elections, as per Election Commission of India. The previous highest voter turnout of 66.44% was recorded in 2014. The highest voter turnout was recorded in the first phase when 69.61 per cent of the electorate voted.

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  3. The 5th Smart Cities India 2019 Expo held in Which city/UT?
    A)Mumbai
    B)New Delhi
    C)Chennai
    D)Lucknow
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     The 5th Smart Cities India 2019 expo, including Transport India, Solar India, Buildings India and Water India expos, was inaugurated by Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, at the Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

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  4. Recently WHO declared Algeria and which other country as a Malaria free?
    A)Argentina
    B)Sweden
    C)Vietnam
    D)Nepal
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation:     The World Health Organization has certified Algeria and Argentina as malaria-free, following three consecutive years where no new cases of the deadly disease have been reported.

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  5. Which company overtook Tata in terms of most valuable company by market capitalisation?
    A)Reliance
    B)SBI Capital
    C)HDFC Group
    D)LIC
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:     The HDFC group has overtaken the 151-year-old Tata group to emerge as India’s most valuable by way of market capitalization (m-cap). The combined market value of the five listed companies of the HDFC group – HDFC, HDFC Bank, HDFC Life, HDFC Asset Management and Gruh Finance – stood at Rs 11.66 lakh crore as on May 20, 2019 while the combined m-cap of 29 Tata group companies stood at Rs 11.64 lakh crore, about Rs 2,000 crore less than that of the HDFC group.

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  6. IRDAI recently set up regulatory sandbox for fin tech innovations in association with which organisation?
    A)RBI
    B)SEBI
    C)NABARD
    D)SIDBI
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) have announced initiatives to encourage tech startups, especially fintech, by making data and systems available to them through the regulatory sandbox (RS).

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  7. Recently ICRA downgraded the long term rating of which bank on back of weak earning profile?
    A)SBI
    B)Kotak Mahindra Bank
    C)IDFC First Bank
    D)iDBI
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:     Rating agency ICRA downgraded the long-term rating of private lender IDFC First Bank on the back of weak earnings profile and increase in provisions due to unanticipated fresh stressed exposures identified by the bank. The ratings was bought down a notch from to AA from AA+ with stable outlook.

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  8. Recently IDBI sold how much amount of insurance policies in March 2019 after tie up with LIC?
    A)Rs 150 cr
    B)Rs 175 cr
    C)Rs 160 cr
    D)Rs 190 cr
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:     IDBI Bank sold insurance policies worth Rs 160 crore in March 2019 after a partnership with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). LIC’s corporate agents will be able to sell the products across their 1,800 branches.

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  9. Which bank launched a new savings bank product KBL SB salary?
    A)HDFC Bank
    B)RBL Bank
    C)IDBI Bank
    D)Karnataka Bank
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Karnataka Bank has launched a new savings bank product, KBL SB Salary, a customised product for the salaried class with three variants. The bank has designed three variants – SB Salary Executive, SB Salary Prime, and SB Salary Classic to cater the to financial needs of the ‘employer-employee ecosystem’.

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  10. Who will be sworn as new CM of Andhra Pradesh?
    A)Praveen Bakshi
    B)Amit Shah
    C)Nitish Kumar
    D)Jagan Mohan Reddy
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     In Andhra Pradesh, YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy will be sworn in as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh on 30th of this month at Vijayawada. Mr Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced this following his party achieving inching towards a landslide victory in the legislative elections for Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly held on April 11th.

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  11. Which company has been conferred with FICCI Claims Excellence Award?
    A)NIACL
    B)IDBI Federal Life Insurance
    C)ICICI Prudential
    D)Bharti AXA Life Insurance
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Bharti AXA Life Insurance, a private life insurer, has been conferred with the FICCI Claims Excellence Award. The recognition comes for its customer-friendly claims services in the life insurance sector.

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  12. Recently Sultan Ahmad Shah passed away.He was the former king of which country?
    A)Thailand
    B)Bhutan
    C)Nepal
    D)Malaysia
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Malaysia’s seventh King and football veteran Sultan Ahmad Shah passed away at the age of 88. Ahmad Shah was also the fifth Sultan of Malaysia’s central Pahang state.

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STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS




  1. What is the currency of Malaysia?
    A)won
    B)Krone
    C)Ringit
    D)Yen
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  2. Where is the HQ of Bharti AXA General Insurance?
    A)Chennai
    B)Mumbai
    C)Delhi
    D)Kolkata
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B


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  3. Where is the HQ of Karnataka Bank?
    A)Bangalore
    B)Kochi
    C)Chennai
    D)Mangaluru
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D


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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 27th May, 2019

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NATIONAL NEWS


ISRO chairman flags off shipment of India's largest liquid hydrogen storage tank

ISRO Chairman K Sivan flagged off the shipment of India's largest liquid hydrogen storage tank at the VRV Asia Pacific's manufacturing plant at Sri City in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.

  • VRV Asia Pacific manufactured the storage tank with a Liquid Nitrogen (LIN) shield, in a collaborative effort with Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, under the Make in India initiative.


‘Tree Ambulance’ service launched in Chennai



A unique 'Tree Ambulance' service - an initiative to provide care to trees besides spread green cover, was launched by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu in Chennai.

  • The service launched for the first time in the state, aims at providing first aid treatment to trees, uprooted tree planting, seed bank, seed ball distribution, plant distribution, aiding tree plantation, shifting trees, survey of trees and removal of dead trees. The ambulance can be availed through the helpline number - 9941006786. People can register themselves as volunteers in their website- www.treeambulance.org.


Tribal Odisha woman becomes country's youngest MP



Chandrani Murmu, a tribal woman, has made history after winning the Lok Sabha seat from Keonjhar in Odisha. She has become the youngest Member of Parliament (MP) at the age of 25 years and 11 months.

  • Murmu, an engineering graduate, was just another girl seeking a job after obtaining her B.Tech degree. However, in a twist of fate, Murmu of Tikargumura village in Keonjhar district was fielded as a candidate by Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal (BJD).








INTERNATIONAL NEWS


NASA unveils schedule for ‘Artemis’ 2024 Moon mission

NASA unveiled the calendar for the “Artemis” program that will return astronauts to the Moon for the first time in half a century, including eight scheduled launches and a mini-station in lunar orbit by 2024. The original lunar missions were named for Apollo – Artemis was his twin sister in Greek mythology, and the goddess of hunting, wilderness, and the Moon.

Russia launches world's largest nuclear-powered icebreaker

Russia launched the world’s largest nuclear-powered icebreaker, which would open up commercial opportunities for the country in the northern sea route. With the ceremonial launch of ‘Ural’, Russia’s Rosatom Atomic Energy Corporation, which is the main equipment supplier for India’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant, has completed another step towards ensuring all-year round navigability of the Northern sea route.

  • Ural is one of the three ships that when completed will be the largest and most powerful icebreakers in the world.








BUSINESS & ECONOMY


Ind-Ra lowers FY 19 GDP estimate to 6.9 pc with Q4 forecast at 6.3 pc

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said that it expects India's GDP growth rate during 2018-19 to be 6.9 per cent as against the advance estimate of 7 per cent.

  • It said the fourth quarter (January to March) GDP growth to decelerate to 6.3 per cent from 6.6 per cent in the third quarter (October to December 2018).








SPORTS


Mahesh Mangaonkar wins Sekisui Open title



India's Mahesh Mangaonkar defeated Spain's Bernat Jaume, the third seed, in the final to clinch the Sekisui Open title for the second time in his career in Kriens, Switzerland. This was Mahesh's eighth PSA title.

Lewis Hamilton wins Monaco Grand Prix 2019



Lewis Hamilton won the Monaco Grand Prix  2019 to extend his championship lead over Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas.

China beat Japan to win 2019 Sudirman Cup

China won the badminton world mixed-team championship, Sudirman Cup 2019 in Nanning, China. They beat Japan in men’s doubles, women’s singles and men’s singles to clinch the title for the 11th time.






APPOINTMENTS


PS Golay sworn in as Sikkim Chief Minister



Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) president Prem Singh Tamang, popularly known as PS Golay took oath as the Chief Minister of Sikkim. He was administered the oath by Governor Ganga Prasad at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok.

Anton Aditya Subowo re-elected as President of Badminton Asia

Indonesia's Anton Aditya Subowo was re-elected as the President of Badminton Asia. As a result, he will continue as the President for another four years.






AWARDS


Guy Gunaratne wins Dylan Thomas prize for 'urgent' London novel

Debut novelist Guy Gunaratne has won the £30,000 Swansea University International Dylan Thomas prize for In Our Mad and Furious City, an “urgent, timely and compelling” account of life on a London housing estate during city-wide riots.

  • The British-Sri Lankan writer, 35, who is also a human-rights documentary film-maker, was also longlisted for the 2018 Man Booker prize and won this year’s Jhalak prize for the novel.








OBITUARIES


Veeru Devgan, Ajay Devgn’s Father and Stunt Director, passes away



Veeru Devgan, one of the most celebrated action and stunts directors in Bollywood, has passed away in Mumbai. He choreographed action scenes in more than 80 films. The father of Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn, Veeru also directed a film with Ajay in the lead, Hindustan Ki Kasam. His other son Anil Devgan is a director.

Murray Gell-Mann, father of quarks, passes away



Murray Gell-Mann, the Nobel-winning physicist who brought order to the universe by helping discover and classify subatomic particles, has passed away. He was 89.

Thailand's Influential Ex-Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda passes away

Prem Tinsulanonda, who as an army commander, prime minister and adviser to the royal palace was one of Thailand’s most influential political figures over four decades, has passed away.







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Daily Current Affairs 26th May, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 26 May 2019 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY


Infosys takes over Dutch bank arm with majority stake

Global software major Infosys has completed the acquisition of majority (75 per cent) equity stake in the Stater N.V. subsidiary of the Netherlands-based ABN AMRO Bank.






SPORTS


India Open: Mary Kom, Shiva Thapa, Amit Panghal win gold



Six-time world champion Mary Kom (51kg) was crowned champion in the second edition of the India Open International Boxing Tournament at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium, Guwahati.

  • Additionally, Amit Panghal (52kg) won his third gold of the year while Shiva Thapa finished on top in the 60kg category.


Apurvi Chandela wins 10m air rifle gold at Munich WC



Apurvi Chandela won the gold in women's 10m air rifle at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. The 26-year-old shot 251 points in the final to pip China's Luyao Wang's score of 250.8. This was Apurvi's second gold of the year, having won the first at the Delhi World Cup in February.

Zverev edges past Jarry to win Geneva Open

Germany's Alexander Zverev captured his first title of the season with a see-saw 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (10-8) victory in Geneva Open final over Chile's Nicolas Jarry, who had two match points but came up just short.






APPOINTMENTS


Himanta Biswa Sarma elected BAC Vice President



Badminton Association of India (BAI) President Himanta Biswa Sarma has been elected the Vice President of the Badminton Asia Council (BAC).

  • The 50-year-old got 35 votes from a total of 40 polled.








AWARDS


Acharya Balkrishna receives 'UNSDG 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award'



Patanjali Ayurved Limited's Managing Director, Acharya Balkrishna received the 'UNSDG 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award' on behalf of Patanjali Group of Institutions in Geneva.

  • Patanjali Ayurved is a company producing range Ayurvedic medicinal and personal care products, among other consumer items. Popular yoga guru Baba Ramdev co-founded the company along with Balkshrina.








OBITUARIES


Noted artist Surya Prakash passes away



Surya Prakash, a well-known painter from Hyderabad, who was one of the first artists to put the city on the national map, passed away following a heart attack. He was 78.

  • The best places where his creative paintings stand out in Hyderabad are the LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB). He has done nearly 60 solo exhibitions and over a century of groups shows, displaying the breadth and depth of his work.








IMPORTANT DAYS


World Thyroid Day

World Thyroid Day is celebrated on 25 May every year to raise awareness and reduce the prevalence of thyroid related disorders. The year 2019 marked commemoration of 11 years of Global Thyroid Awareness.







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Sunday, May 26, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 25th May, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 25 May 2019 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS


Priyanka Mohite becomes first Indian Woman to scale World’s 5th Highest Mountain Mount Makalu

Priyanka Mohite, the 26-year-old Satara based mountaineer, has become the first Indian woman to successfully scale Mount Makalu — the fifth-highest mountain in the world at 8,481 metres.

  • Earlier, in May 2018, Priyanka managed to scale Mount Lhotse, which is the fourth highest mountain in the world. In 2013, Mohite had become the youngest girl from her state to have conquered the 8,848m Mount Everest — the highest peak in the world — becoming only the third-youngest Indian to do so.

  • Mt Makalu is located in the Mahalangur Himalayas, 19 km south-east of Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal and China.

  • The first climb on Makalu was made by an American team led by Riley Keegan in 1954.








BANKING & FINANCE


RBI releases draft norms on liquidity risk management for NBFCs

RBI stated that all non-deposit-taking non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) with an asset size of Rs 5,000 crore and above, and all deposit-taking NBFCs irrespective of their asset size, have to maintain a liquidity buffer in terms of a Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR).

  • In a draft on liquidity risk management framework for NBFCs and core investment companies, these measures will promote resilience of NBFCs to potential liquidity disruptions by ensuring they have sufficient High-Quality Liquid Asset (HQLA) to survive an acute liquidity stress scenario lasting for 30 days. The banking regulator proposed that it will implement LCR through a glide path from 01st April 2020 to 01st April 2024.


Corporation Bank launches ‘Corp SME Suvidha’ for MSMEs

Corporation Bank has launched ‘Corp SME Suvidha’, a product for GST-registered MSMEs. The product has been designed as part of the bank’s efforts to provide the best products to the MSME sector.






SPORTS


Mary Kom crowned India Open champion

Six-time world champion Mary Kom in the 51 kg category clinched the second edition of the India Open Boxing Tournament at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi AC Indoor Stadium in Guwahati, Assam

  • The London Olympic bronze medallist blew away the challenge of Vanlal Duati in a facile 5-0 win. This was Mary's second gold in the tournament, having won in 48 kg last year in the capital.








APPOINTMENTS


Naveen Patnaik set for fifth term as Odisha CM

Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) headed by incumbent Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is all set to form a government for a fifth consecutive term. The new Cabinet is likely to be sworn-in on 27th May.

British PM Theresa May announces resignation

British Prime Minister Theresa May announced resignation from her post. She will resign on 7 June. Her announcement triggers the start of a contest to replace her as Conservative leader and Prime Minister.






AWARDS


Contemporary artist Nalini Malani becomes first Indian to win $78K Joan Miro Prize

Indian contemporary artist Nalini Malani has won the Joan Miro Prize for 2019, the Barcelona-based Fundacio Joan Miro has announced. One of the most prestigious contemporary art awards in the world, it recognises present-day work by artists who show the same spirit of exploration, innovation, commitment and freedom that characterised Spanish painter and sculptor Joan Miro's life and work.

  • Malani, who is the winner of the seventh edition of the prize, was awarded for her impressive body of work that gave a voice to "the silenced and the dispossessed all over the world, most particularly women".









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Saturday, May 25, 2019

Current Affairs Quiz: May 24, 2019

Current Affairs 24 May 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 23 May 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of May 23, 2019

  1. What is the rank of India in Kids Right Index?
    A)100th
    B)112th
    C)115th
    D)117th
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    Explanation:     The annual global index named Kids Right Index has ranked countries on the basis of how much they are involved and equipped to improve child rights. India ranked 117th out of 181 countries.

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  2. As per Quick Heal Security Labs ,Which Indian city is most vulnerable to cyberattacks?
    A)Delhi
    B)Pune
    C)Bengaluru
    D)Mumbai
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Mumbai topped the 15-city list of the most vulnerable cities to cyberattacks in 2019, followed by Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata, Quick Heal Security Labs revealed. The ‘Annual Threat Report 2019’ put Maharashtra, Delhi and West Bengal as the top three states at most risk.


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  3. Who has topped the first edition of the Hurun India Arts List?
    A)Akbar Padamese
    B)Krishnan Khanna
    C)Anish Kapoor
    D)Mahesh Singh
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:     With sales estimated at Rs. 168.25 crore, contemporary sculptor Anish Kapoor has topped the first edition of the Hurun India Art List. He is followed by artists Akbar Padamsee and Krishen Khanna.

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  4. Who became the first Indian women fighter pilot to undertake missions by day?
    A)Bhawana Kanth
    B)Supriya Singh
    C)Tarini Jain
    D)Akanksha Singh
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation:     Flt Lt Bhawana Kanth adds another feather to her cap by completing Day Operational syllabus on MiG-21 Bison aircraft. She is the first women fighter pilot to be qualified to undertake missions by day on a fighter aircraft.

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  5. Who became the first HIV infected climber to scale Mount Everest?
    A)Meenakshi
    B)Shreya Singh
    C)Madhulika Dutta
    D)Gopal Shrestha
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     A-56 year-old Gopal Shrestha from Pokhara in Nepal became first HIV infected climber to ascend world’s highest peak, the Mount Everest. Shrestha, once a former national football player climbed Everest in the second attempt. His first attempt was abandoned from the Everest Base Camp due to the earthquake of 2015.

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  6. Who is the author of “Coming Round The Mountain”?
    A)Ravindra Singh
    B)Chetan Bhagat
    C)Anirudh Dutt
    D)Ruskin Bond
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     India’s beloved children’s author Ruskin Bond is celebrating his 85th birthday, with the release of a new memoir set against the backdrop of the partition. The book titled Coming Round the Mountain, released officially by the author at Cambridge bookstores in Mussourie.

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  7. How much amount was given by ADB for Delhi Meerut Rail Rapid corridor?
    A)Rs 10000 cr
    B)Rs 20000 cr
    C)Rs 35000 cr
    D)Rs 30000 cr
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given in-principle nod for financing 4 metro rail projects and a Rs 30,000 crore rapid rail corridor between Delhi and Meerut as part of its effort to improve urban transport system in India.

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  8. Who won their first Indian Women’s League Trophy?
    A)Manipur Police
    B)Chennai FC
    C)Sethu FC
    D)Bengaluru FC
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:     Sethu FC turned around a first-half deficit to clinch their first ever Indian Women’s League trophy after defeating Manipur Police 3-1 at the Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana.

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  9. The 2019 International Tennis Federation Futures Tennis Tournament held in Which country?
    A)Ukraine
    B)Uganda
    C)China
    D)Nepal
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     Top seeds Anirudh Chandrasekar and Niki Poonacha won the 2019 International Tennis Federation (ITF) men’s Futures tennis tournament title in Kampala, Uganda.

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  10. Who will be conferred with the Japan’s second highest national award “Order of The Rising Sun” Award?
    A)Anurag Jain
    B)Shyam Saran
    C)Priyanshu Singh
    D)Rishi Gopal
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     Former foreign secretary Shyam Saran will be conferred with Japan’s second highest national award for his contributions to strengthen the strategic ties and enhancing mutual understanding between India and Japan.

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  11. Recently Vijaya Mulay passed away.He was related to which field?
    A)Filmmaker
    B)Actor
    C)Singer
    D)Poet
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation:     Renowned filmmaker and film historian Vijaya Mulay passed away. Mulay founded the Delhi Film Society in 1959, and later on became a joint secretary of the Federation of Film Societies.

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  12. Recently Sultan Ahmed Shah passed away.He was the 7th King of Which country?
    A)Myanmar
    B)Malaysia
    C)Nepal
    D)China
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     Malaysia’s seventh King and football veteran Sultan Ahmad Shah passed away in Kuala Lumpur at the age of 88. Ahmad Shah was also the fifth Sultan of Malaysia’s central Pahang state.

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  1. What is the currency of Iceland?
    A)Won
    B)Euro
    C)Dollar
    D)Krona
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  2. Where is the HQ of Asian Development Bank?
    A)Norway
    B)uSA
    C)China
    D)Philippines
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Current Affairs Quiz: May 23, 2019

Current Affairs 23 May 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 22 May 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of May 22, 2019

  1. Recently ISRO launched which radar imaging earth observation satellite from Odisha?
    A)RISAT 2B
    B)RISAT 2A
    C)RISAT 3A
    D)RISAT 4B
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation:     India successfully placed into orbit a radar imaging earth observation satellite RISAT-2B in a text book style. PSLV-C46 has successfully injected RISAT-2B in precise orbit.

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  2. At How much percent Telangana Gross State Domestic Product grow in FY 19?
    A)17%
    B)15%
    C)16%
    D)18%
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     Telangana’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has grown 15 per cent in the financial year ended March 31, 2019 at ₹8,66,875 crore as against ₹7,53,804 crore in the previous year.


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  3. Recently World Bank has tied up with Which bank to enable secondary market trading on blockchain?
    A)Commonwealth Bank
    B)Standard Chartered Bank
    C)Federal Bank
    D)SBI
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation:     The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) and Commonwealth Bank (CBA) have enabled secondary market trading recorded on blockchain for bond-i (blockchain operated new debt instrument), making this the first bond whose issuance and trading are recorded using distributed ledger technologies.

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  4. As per RBI data,Debit card PoS swipes increased by How much percent?
    A)26%
    B)28%
    C)25%
    D)27%
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Indians are increasingly using their debit cards to pay merchants directly. As per data from the Reserve Bank of India, debit card swipes on Point of Sales (PoS) terminals jumped more than 27% in March 2019 compared to corresponding period last year. In contrast, ATM withdrawals grew at a slower pace of 15%.

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  5. As per RBI data, bank credit to infrastructure sector grew by How much percent as of 2018-19?
    A)17.5%
    B)18.5%
    C)16.5%
    D)18.5%
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     Bank credit to infrastructure sector grew by 18.5 per cent to Rs 10.55 lakh crore as of 2018-19, the highest since 2012-13 fiscal, RBI data showed.
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  6. Which bank launched a new savings bank product called KBL SB Salary?
    A)Nainital Bank
    B)Federal Bank
    C)Karnataka Bank
    D)SBI
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:     Private sector lender Karnataka Bank launched a new savings bank product called “KBL SB Salary” for salaried class with three variants of Executive, Prime and Classic.

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  7. As per UN,At How much percent world economy will grow in 2019?
    A)2.9%
    B)2.7%
    C)2.5%
    D)2.6%
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     The United Nations has downgraded its forecast for world economic growth, announcing that it expects overall growth of 2.7 per cent this year and 2.9 per cent in 2020.

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  8. As per UN World Economic Situation and Prospects Report,At how much percent India will grow in the current fiscal?
    A)7.1%
    B)7%
    C)7.2%
    D)7.3%
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     In its, UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects report, UN has downgraded India’s growth rate for the current fiscal year to 7 per cent, a cut of 0.6 percent from the projection made in January. But then also it continues to be the world’s growth leader.

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  9. As per OECD,At how much percent India economy to grow in 2020?
    A)7.8%
    B)7.2%
    C)7.3%
    D)7.5%
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     India’s economic growth will regain strength and approach 7.5% by 2020 buoyed by rural consumption and subdued inflation, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in its Economic Outlook.

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  10. At How much amount,Mudra loans likely to cross in the current fiscal?
    A)Rs 5 lakh crore
    B)Rs 1 lakh crore
    C)Rs 2 lakh crore
    D)Rs 3 lakh crore
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Total sanctions under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) loan scheme for micro industries are likely to cross Rs 3 lakh crore in the current fiscal.

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  11. Recently Asian Development Bank signed an agreement of how much amount to Indian Railway Finance Corporation to track electrification project?
    A)$750 million
    B)$700 million
    C)$650 million
    D)$675 million
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation:     Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement to provide long-term financing of $750 million equivalent in Indian rupees — the largest single non-sovereign loan ever committed by ADB — to the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), to fund the Railways track electrification project.

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  12. Who will be the CEO after merger of Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel?
    A)Vikas Chaturvedi
    B)Shashank Singh
    C)Hemant Ruio
    D)Bimal Dayal
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Bharti Group and Vodafone Group Plc have said that industry veterans Bimal Dayal will be the Chief Executive Officer after merger of Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel which is in advanced stage of completion.

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  13. Who was honoured with the Global Asian of the Year 2018-19 award in Dubai for her yeomen services?
    A)Swati Chaturvedi
    B)Hema Divakar
    C)Priyanka Pandey
    D)Namita Saini
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     Bengaluru-based medical doctor Hema Divakar was honoured with the ‘Global Asian of the Year 2018-19’ award in Dubai recently for her yeomen services and contributions to the women’s healthcare ecosystem, in India.

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  14. Who won German Chemistry Prize 2019?
    A)Anurag Singh
    B)lokendra Yadav
    C)Ankur Jaiswal
    D)Ankur Patwardhan
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     In an international competition ‘Elsevier Foundation-ISC3 Green and Sustainable Chemistry Challenge’, a project idea by Ankur Patwardhan from Pune has bagged the second prize of €25,000. His project named ‘Butterfly attractant for pollination and ecosystem health’ is about the relation between chemistry and ecosystem.

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  15. Who has won the Mani Booker International Prize for “Celestial Bodies”?
    A)Shanumoy Dutta
    B)Shriman Joy
    C)Jokha Alharthi
    D)Jofra Archer
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:     Jokha Alharthi, an author from Oman has won the prestigious Man Booker International Prize for “Celestial Bodies”, the story of three sisters of a desert country confronting its slave-owning past and a complex modern world.She is the first Arabic-language writer to take the prize.

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  16. What is the theme of this year’s International Day of Biological Diversity?
    A)Biodiversity:Flora and Fauna
    B)nature and Nourishment
    C)Biodiversity and Nature
    D)Our Biodiversity,Our food,Our Health
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     The International Day for Biological Diversity is a United Nations–sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues. It is currently held on May 22. The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.The theme of 2019 International Day for Biological Diversity is “Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health.”

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  1. Where is the HQ of ISRO?
    A)Mumbai
    B)Chennai
    C)Pune
    D)Bengaluru
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  2. Where is the HQ of Karnataka Bank?
    A)Chennai
    B)Kochi
    C)Mangaluru
    D)Mumbai
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:

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Friday, May 24, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 24th May, 2019

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NATIONAL NEWS


Narendra Modi set to become Prime Minister for the second term

Narendra Modi will be Prime Minister again, sweeping back to power today with a majority bigger than in 2014. The BJP alone is set to win 303 seats and along with its allies is leading in or has won 348 seats, far beyond the 272 they needed for a majority in the Lok Sabha.

  • BJP chief Amit Shah pointed out that the party had secured over 50 per cent of the popular vote in 17 states and union territories, reduced the Congress to a “big zero” in 17 states and expanded its footprint in states such as Bengal and Odisha.


2019 Lok Sabha polls record highest-ever voter turnout in history

The 2019 Lok Sabha elections witnessed a voter turnout of 67.10% (interim), which is the highest ever voter turnout in the history of general elections, as per Election Commission of India. The previous highest voter turnout of 66.44% was recorded in 2014. The highest voter turnout was recorded in the first phase when 69.61 per cent of the electorate voted.

  • Among the states, Himachal Pradesh registered a turnout of 72.25 per cent, which is 7.8 per cent higher than the 2014 polls. Similarly, Madhya Pradesh saw a 9.5 per cent increase in turnout compared to last year - 71.1 per cent compared to 61.57 per cent. Chhattisgarh recorded 71.48 per cent turnout across its three phases.


5th Smart Cities India 2019 Expo Inaugurated In New Delhi

The 5th Smart Cities India 2019 expo, including Transport India, Solar India, Buildings India and Water India expos, was inaugurated by Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, at the Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

  • Organised by India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) and Exhibitions India Group, the event builds upon Government of India's 'Smart Cities Mission' through a display of a vast array of products and solutions relevant to building smart cities in India.








INTERNATIONAL NEWS


WHO Declares Algeria, Argentina Malaria-Free

The World Health Organization has certified Algeria and Argentina as malaria-free, following three consecutive years where no new cases of the deadly disease have been reported.

  • The World Health Organization reports Algeria is the second country in Africa to be recognized as malaria-free after Mauritius, which was certified in 1973. Argentina is the second country in South America, after Paraguay, to be declared malaria-free.

  • Extra info.:
    Algeria Capital: Algiers
    Currency: Algerian dinar
    Argentina Capital: Buenos Aires
    Currency: Argentine peso








BANKING & FINANCE


HDFC Group Overtakes Tata Group As India’s Most Valuable

The HDFC group has overtaken the 151-year-old Tata group to emerge as India's most valuable by way of market capitalization (m-cap). The combined market value of the five listed companies of the HDFC group - HDFC, HDFC Bank, HDFC Life, HDFC Asset Management and Gruh Finance - stood at Rs 11.66 lakh crore as on May 20, 2019 while the combined m-cap of 29 Tata group companies stood at Rs 11.64 lakh crore, about Rs 2,000 crore less than that of the HDFC group.

  • There was a significant gap between the m-cap of HDFC group and Tata group before one-and-half year. The m-cap of the HDFC group was at Rs 8.4 lakh crore in January 2018 while the market value of the Tata group was at Rs 9.6 lakh crore at that time.








BUSINESS & ECONOMY


SEBI, IRDAI Set Up Regulatory Sandbox For Fintech Innovations

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) have announced initiatives to encourage tech startups, especially fintech, by making data and systems available to them through the regulatory sandbox (RS).

  • SEBI has proposed an ‘Innovation Sandbox’ which would be a testing environment where fintech firms and entities not regulated by SEBI. IRDAI has also recommended setting up a RS to test new digital and tech-based innovations before launching them in the market. An applicant should have a net worth of Rs.1 million and a proven financial record of at least one year for the IRDAI sandbox.


ICRA downgrades long-term ratings of IDFC First Bank

Rating agency ICRA downgraded the long-term rating of private lender IDFC First Bank on the back of weak earnings profile and increase in provisions due to unanticipated fresh stressed exposures identified by the bank. The ratings was bought down a notch from to AA from AA+ with stable outlook.

  • The bank had reported an increase in stressed exposures due to deterioration in the credit profile of three large exposures and made a voluntary provision of Rs 420 crore on these exposures.


IDBI Bank collects Rs 160 crore insurance premium after LIC tie-up

IDBI Bank sold insurance policies worth Rs 160 crore in March 2019 after a partnership with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). LIC’s corporate agents will be able to sell the products across their 1,800 branches.

  • LIC is the majority shareholder in IDBI Bank holding a 51 percent stake in the banking entity. 


Karnataka Bank launches S/B product for salaried class

Karnataka Bank has launched a new savings bank product, KBL SB Salary, a customised product for the salaried class with three variants. The bank has designed three variants – SB Salary Executive, SB Salary Prime, and SB Salary Classic to cater the to financial needs of the ‘employer-employee ecosystem’.

  • The three variants of KBL SB Salary come with a host of features and do not have the minimum balance criteria.

  • Extra info.:
    Karnataka Bank Headquarters: Mangaluru








APPOINTMENTS


Jagan Mohan Reddy To Be Sworn In As CM of Andhra Pradesh

In Andhra Pradesh, YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy will be sworn in as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh on 30th of this month at Vijayawada. Mr Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced this following his party achieving inching towards a landslide victory in the legislative elections for Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly held on April 11th.

  • The YSR Congress won 74 seats and is leading in 76 seats till the last reports came in.








AWARDS


Insurer Bharti AXA Bags Claims Excellence Award

Bharti AXA Life Insurance, a private life insurer, has been conferred with the FICCI Claims Excellence Award. The recognition comes for its customer-friendly claims services in the life insurance sector.

  • The insurer improved its individual claim settlement ratio, the number of claims paid to the number of claims received, to 96.85 per cent in financial year 2017-18.








OBITUARIES


Former Malaysian King Sultan Ahmad Shah passes away

Malaysia's seventh King and football veteran Sultan Ahmad Shah passed away at the age of 88. Ahmad Shah was also the fifth Sultan of Malaysia's central Pahang state.

  • Born in 1930, Ahmad Shah was proclaimed the fifth Sultan of Pahang in 1974. He became the seventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or the supreme head of state from 1979 to 1984.

  • Extra info.:
    Malaysia Capital: Kuala Lumpur
    Currency: Malaysian ringgit









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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 23rd May, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 23 May 2019 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS


India ranked 117th in Kids Right Index

The annual global index named Kids Right Index has ranked countries on the basis of how much they are involved and equipped to improve child rights. India ranked 117th out of 181 countries.

  • Iceland topped the ranking followed by Portugal About Kids Right Index. Kids Rights Index is an initiative started by Kids Right Foundation with Erasmus University, Rotterdam.

  • Extra info.:
    Iceland Capital: Reykjavik
    Currency: Iceland Krona


Mumbai most vulnerable to cyberattacks, Delhi, B'luru next: Report

Mumbai topped the 15-city list of the most vulnerable cities to cyberattacks in 2019, followed by Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata, Quick Heal Security Labs revealed. The 'Annual Threat Report 2019' put Maharashtra, Delhi and West Bengal as the top three states at most risk.

  • The report compiled data from several cyberattacks that took place in 2018 on Windows and Android.


Sculptor Anish Kapoor ranks first on Hurun India Art list

With sales estimated at Rs. 168.25 crore, contemporary sculptor Anish Kapoor has topped the first edition of the Hurun India Art List. He is followed by artists Akbar Padamsee and Krishen Khanna.

  • The Hurun Research Institute has ranked the top 50 Indian artists alive based on the sales of their works at public auction from April 2018 to March 2019.


Flt Lt Bhawana Kanth becomes first Indian woman fighter pilot to undertake missions by day

Flt Lt Bhawana Kanth adds another feather to her cap by completing Day Operational syllabus on MiG-21 Bison aircraft. She is the first women fighter pilot to be qualified to undertake missions by day on a fighter aircraft.

  • Bhawana who is from the first batch of woman fighter pilots of the IAF joined the fighter squadron in Nov 2017 and flew the first solo on MiG-21 Bison in March 2018.








INTERNATIONAL NEWS


Gopal Shrestha becomes first HIV-infected climber to scale Mount Everest

A-56 year-old Gopal Shrestha from Pokhara in Nepal became first HIV infected climber to ascend world's highest peak, the Mount Everest. Shrestha, once a former national football player climbed Everest in the second attempt. His first attempt was abandoned from the Everest Base Camp due to the earthquake of 2015.






BOOKS & AUTHORS


Ruskin Bond launches new memoir titled Coming Round the Mountain on 85th birthday

India’s beloved children’s author Ruskin Bond is celebrating his 85th birthday, with the release of a new memoir set against the backdrop of the partition. The book titled Coming Round the Mountain, released officially by the author at Cambridge bookstores in Mussourie.

  • Coming Round the Mountain is the third installment of Bond’s award-winning memoir series for children that includes Looking for the Rainbow and Till the Clouds Roll By.








BUSINESS & ECONOMY


ADB plans to fund Rs 30,000 cr Delhi-Meerut rapid rail corridor, 4 metro projects

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given in-principle nod for financing 4 metro rail projects and a Rs 30,000 crore rapid rail corridor between Delhi and Meerut as part of its effort to improve urban transport system in India.

  • Earlier this year, the government approved construction of a Rs 30,274 crore worth RRTS to connect the national capital with Meerut through Ghaziabad (in Uttar Pradesh). The 82 kilometer-stretch will be covered in less than 60 minutes.

  • Extra info.:
    ADB Headquarters: Mandaluyong, Philippines
    President: Takehiko Nakao
    Membership: 68 countries








SPORTS


Sethu FC crowned as Indian Women's League champions

Sethu FC turned around a first-half deficit to clinch their first ever Indian Women's League trophy after defeating Manipur Police 3-1 at the Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana. 

  • Radharani Devi had put Manipur in the lead towards the end of the first half. But an own goal by Umapati Devi put Sethu back in the game before their Nepal international Sabitra Bhandari turned up the heat to score two goals and win it for the Madurai-based side.


Anirudh and Niki won the 2019 ITF mens Futures tennis title

Top seeds Anirudh Chandrasekar and Niki Poonacha won the 2019 International Tennis Federation (ITF) men’s Futures tennis tournament title in Kampala, Uganda.

  • The pair defeated Simon Carr and Ryan James Storrie and secured 6-3, 6-4. It was the maiden international title for Anirudh, while it was fourth doubles title for Poonacha.








AWARDS


Shyam Saran to be conferred with Japan's 'Order of the Rising Sun' award

Former foreign secretary Shyam Saran will be conferred with Japan's second highest national award for his contributions to strengthen the strategic ties and enhancing mutual understanding between India and Japan.

  • The Government of Japan announced that in its 2019 Spring Imperial Decorations, it will confer 72-year-old Saran, 'the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star'.








OBITUARIES


Documentary filmmaker Vijaya Mulay passes away

Renowned filmmaker and film historian Vijaya Mulay passed away. Mulay founded the Delhi Film Society in 1959, and later on became a joint secretary of the Federation of Film Societies.

  • In 2002, Vijaya Mulay was honoured with the prestigious V Shantaram Award for her work in documentary filmmaking. Her film Ek Anek Aur Ekta won the National Film Award for Best Educational Film.


Former Malaysian King Sultan Ahmad Shah passes away

Malaysia's seventh King and football veteran Sultan Ahmad Shah passed away in Kuala Lumpur at the age of 88. Ahmad Shah was also the fifth Sultan of Malaysia's central Pahang state.

  • Born in 1930, Ahmad Shah was proclaimed the fifth Sultan of Pahang in 1974. He became the seventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or the supreme head of state from 1979 to 1984.









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Current Affairs Quiz: May 22, 2019

Current Affairs 22 May 2019 Quiz

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Quiz from Current Affairs 21 May 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of May 21, 2019

  1. The 8th Indo Myanmar Coordinated Patrol begin in Which region?
    A)Gujarat
    B)Lakshadweep
    C)Puducherry
    D)Port Blair
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    Explanation:     Navy ships from Myanmar reached Port Blair to attend the opening ceremony of the 8th Indo-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol (IMCOR) which will be held from May 20-28. Myanmar ships UMS King TabinShweHti and UMS Inlay would undertake a coordinated patrol (CORPAT) with Indian Naval Ship Saryu under the program.

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  2. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation begin in Which city?
    A)Astana
    B)Bishkek
    C)Beijing
    D)NewDelhi
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     For the first time, since the Pulwama terror attack and the Balakot airstrikes, Indian and Pakistani Foreign Ministers will together attend a ministerial meeting under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.

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  3. How much amount was proposed by NITI Aayog for Artificial Intelligence push?
    A)Rs 8000 cr
    B)Rs 7000 cr
    C)Rs 6000 cr
    D)Rs 7500 cr
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     The NITI Aayog has drawn up a plan for creating an institutional framework for artificial intelligence (AI) in the country. It has circulated a cabinet note to provide Rs 7,500 crore in funding for creation of cloud computing platform called AIRAWAT and research institutes.

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  4. Recently UN Environment India and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau of India launched which campaign on illegal wildlife trade?
    A)Migration of Animals
    B)Animals and Forest
    C)Not All animals migrate by choice
    D)Animal lover
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:     UN Environment India and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau of India launched an awareness campaign ‘Not all animals migrate by choice’ to be displayed at major airports across the country ahead of the International Day of Biological Diversity celebrated on 22 May.


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  5. Joko Widodo was recently sworn as new President of Which country?
    A)China
    B)South Africa
    C)Indonesia
    D)Myanmar
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:     The Election Commission of Indonesia confirmed that President Joko Widodo has won a second term as president, beating out rival Prabowo Subianto, a retired general, by a 55.5 per cent to 44.5 per cent margin.

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  6. Scott Morrison looks set to form a majority government in which country?
    A)Ukraine
    B)China
    C)Indonesia
    D)Australia
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison looks all set to form a majority Conservative government after his “miraculous” election victory over the centre-left Labor Party.


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  7. Volodymyr Zelenskiy was recently sworn as new President of Which country?
    A)China
    B)Nepal
    C)Indonesia
    D)Ukraine
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     In Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy took oath as country’s new President. Zelenskiy, in his first address as President, pledged to protect the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

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  8. Which company toppled Indian Oil Corporation to become country biggest company by revenue?
    A)Amazon
    B)Reliance Industries
    C)Flipkart
    D)TCS
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     Reliance Industries has toppled state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to become the country’s biggest company by revenue. The Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate, in the 2018-19 fiscal year that ended March 31, reported a turnover of Rs 6.23 lakh crore.

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  9. Which bank announced a partnership with the FMCG arm of the Art of Living-Sri Sri Tattva?
    A)BOB
    B)IDBI
    C)SBI
    D)PNB
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:     The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a strategic partnership with the FMCG arm of The Art of Living — Sri Sri Tattva. Under this partnership, YONO users can avail a discount of 15 per cent on the entire range of products offered by Sri Sri Tattva such as food, personal care, healthcare, homecare, BYOGI apparels and Shankara skincare products.

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  10. Recently Which climber climbed Mt Everest for the 24th time?
    A)Saumya Dixit
    B)Komal Jain
    C)Arundhati
    D)Kami Rita Sherpa
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Just a week after breaking his own record for the most number of summits on Mt Everest, Kami Rita Sherpa yet again climbed the world’s highest mountain. By achieving this feat, Sherpa has become the only Mountaineer in the world to hold the record for most Everest summits.

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  11. Recently Pakistan announced Meenal Haq as its new High Commissioner to Which country?
    A)India
    B)Nepal
    C)China
    D)Indonesia
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation:     Pakistan announced career diplomat Mueenul Haq as its new High Commissioner to India. Haq was appointed after Sohail Mehmood left the High Commissioner’s post to join as foreign secretary.

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  12. Which Indian peacekeeper will be honoured this year with a prestigious UN medal for courage and sacrifice in line of duty?
    A)Arijit Jain
    B)Jitender Kumar
    C)Sumit Pandey
    D)Srikant Mohan
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     An Indian peacekeeper is among the 119 military, police and civilian personnel who will be honoured this year with a prestigious UN medal this year for courage and sacrifice in the line of duty.

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  13. Recently Niki Lauda passed away.He was related to which field?
    A)Social Activist
    B)Poet
    C)actor
    D)Sports
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Austrian Formula One legend Niki Lauda passed away at the age of 70. The three-time world champion had received a lung transplant last year and then he was hospitalised with flu in January this year. Lauda, won the F1 titles in 1975, 1977 and 1984. He was hugely admired within the F1 fraternity. He won two F1 titles for Ferrari and one for Mclaren.
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  14. When is Anti Terrorism Day observed?
    A)May 25
    B)May 22
    C)May 19
    D)May 21
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     May 21, the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is observed as Anti-Terrorism Day. Rajiv Gandhi became the youngest prime minister of the country when he was sworn in at the age of 40 as the sixth Prime Minister of India after his mother Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984.

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  1. What is the currency of Ukraine?
    A)Krone
    B)Manat
    C)Won
    D)Hryvnia
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  2. What is the currency of Australia?
    A)Dollar
    B)Euro
    C)Peso
    D)Rupee
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A


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  3. What is the capital of Indonesia?
    A)Jakarta
    B)Baghdad
    C)Kiev
    D)Astana
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A


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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Current Affairs Quiz: May 21, 2019

Current Affairs 21 May 2019 Quiz

Read our Current Affairs and Newspaper Quiz daily to excel in General Awareness section of upcoming Competitive Exams.

Quiz from Current Affairs 20 May 2019 of A2Z – Click Here to Read Current Affairs of May 20, 2019

  1. Which became the first state to tap into masala bond market?
    A)Haryana
    B)Rajasthan
    C)Maharashtra
    D)Kerala
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     Kerala became the first state to tap into masala bond market by listing the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB)’s masala bond worth of USD 312 million (Rs 2,150 crore) in London Stock Exchange (LSE)’s International Securities Market (ISM).

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  2. Recently The Meeting on the development of Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India gas pipeline held in which country?
    A)India
    B)Pakistan
    C)Afghanistan
    D)Turkmenistan
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     A meeting on the development of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, also known as Trans-Afghanistan pipeline held in Turkmenistan recently.

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  3. Who was heading the committee who submitted its report on promoting digital payments in the country?
    A)Nandan Nilekani
    B)Bimal Jalan
    C)Viral Acharya
    D)Shaktikanta Das
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation:     Reserve Bank of India-appointed committee headed by Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani has submitted its suggestions on promoting digital payments to Governor Shaktikanta Das.


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  4. Which company launched “HeART” to mentor real estate technology companies?
    A)HDFC Capital
    B)IDBI
    C)ICICI
    D)SBI Capital
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation:     HDFC Capital Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HDFC Ltd, launched a new initiative called ‘HDFC Affordable Real Estate and Technology Program (HeART). It aims to mentor, partner and invest in real estate technology companies that drive innovation and efficiencies within the affordable housing ecosystem.

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  5. Who won the Italian Open(Women’s )2019?
    A)Johanna Konta
    B)Maria Sharapova
    C)Karolina Pliskova
    D)Saina Nehwal
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:     Czech fourth seed Karolina Pliskova swept past Britain’s Johanna Konta 6-3, 6-4 to win the Italian Open in Rome. She clinched her 13th career title.

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  6. Who won the Italian Open (Men’s) 2019?
    A)Roger Federer
    B)Leander Paes
    C)Novak Djokovic
    D)Rafael Nadal
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     In Tennis, defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain has clinched the Italian Open 2019 title after beating Novak Djokovic 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 in the final in Rome.

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  7. Recently BFA launched how many new formats of the game with new dimensions of the court?
    A)3
    B)2
    C)1
    D)4
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     The world body governing Badminton, BFA, has launched two new formats of the game —AirBadminton and Triples with new dimensions of the court and an innovative shuttlecock called Airshuttle. Traditional competitive badminton has been an indoor game.

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  8. Which Film won the third prize in international section of Nespeesso Talents 2019?
    A)Rahibai
    B)Subak
    C)Seed Mother
    D)Andhadhun
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation:     Indian filmmaker, Achyutanand Dwivedi’s film, “Seed Mother”, won the third prize in the international section of Nespresso Talents 2019 in Cannes.

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  9. What is the theme of this year’s International Museum Day 2019?
    A)Musuems:A history to Speak
    B)Saying the unspeakable in Museums
    C)Hyperconnected Museums:New Approach New Publics
    D) Museums as Cultural Hubs: The Future of Tradition
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation:     International Museum Day is an international day a celebration that held every year on or around 18 May, coordinated by the International Council of Museums. The event highlights a specific theme that changes every year and that is at the heart of the international museum community’s preoccupations.The theme of International Museum Day 2019 is “Museums as Cultural Hubs: The Future of Tradition.”

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  10. What is the theme of this year World Meterology Day 2019?
    A)Meterology:A atmospheric gases
    B) The International System of Units – Fundamentally better
    C)Constant Evolution of International System of Units
    D)Weights and Measures of Units
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation:     World Metrology Day is an event occurring on the 20th of May celebrating the International System of Units. The date is the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875. Metrology is the study of measurement.The theme of World Metrology Day 2019 is “The International System of Units – Fundamentally better.”

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  11. When is World Bee Day observed?
    A)May 20
    B)May 21
    C)May 22
    D)May 23
    [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation:     To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators (such as bees, butterflies, bats and hummingbirds), the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day.

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  1. What is the currency of Turkmenistan?
    A)Dinar
    B)Krone
    C)Won
    D)Manat
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  2. Where is the HQ of Badminton World Federation?
    A)Indonesia
    B)India
    C)China
    D)Malaysia
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Daily Current Affairs 22nd May, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 22 May 2019 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS


ISRO launches earth observation satellite RISAT-2B



India successfully placed into orbit a radar imaging earth observation satellite RISAT-2B in a text book style. PSLV-C46 has successfully injected RISAT-2B in precise orbit.

  • According to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), India's new earth observation satellite up in the sky will send good clarity images which will be used for agriculture, forestry and disaster management support.

  • This was the 72nd launch vehicle mission from the Sriharikota Range.


Telangana records 15% GSDP growth in FY19

Telangana’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has grown 15 per cent in the financial year ended March 31, 2019 at ₹8,66,875 crore as against ₹7,53,804 crore in the previous year.

  • This is the highest ever growth of GSDP after the formation of Telangana State.








INTERNATIONAL NEWS


World Bank and CBA Partner to enable Secondary Bond Trading recorded on Blockchain

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) and Commonwealth Bank (CBA) have enabled secondary market trading recorded on blockchain for bond-i (blockchain operated new debt instrument), making this the first bond whose issuance and trading are recorded using distributed ledger technologies.

  • The World Bank issued bond-i in August 2018, which was the world’s first bond to be created, allocated, transferred and managed through its life cycle using distributed ledger technology. CBA was the sole arranger for the bond.








BANKING & FINANCE


Debit card PoS swipes rise 27% as per RBI data



Indians are increasingly using their debit cards to pay merchants directly. As per data from the Reserve Bank of India, debit card swipes on Point of Sales (PoS) terminals jumped more than 27% in March 2019 compared to corresponding period last year. In contrast, ATM withdrawals grew at a slower pace of 15%.

  • The biggest push to debit card payments for merchant transactions took place when the government sucked out more than 85% of the cash from the domestic economy at the time of demonetisation in November 2016.


Bank credit to infra sector grows 18.5% in FY19: RBI data

Bank credit to infrastructure sector grew by 18.5 per cent to Rs 10.55 lakh crore as of 2018-19, the highest since 2012-13 fiscal, RBI data showed.

  • Outstanding bank credit to the sector was Rs 8.91 lakh crore as at March 2018.


Karnataka Bank launches savings bank product for salaried class

Private sector lender Karnataka Bank launched a new savings bank product called “KBL SB Salary” for salaried class with three variants of Executive, Prime and Classic.

  • All these 3 variants of KBL SB Salary Scheme are available for the Salaried People with a host of Digitally Powered features and without any Minimum Balance Criteria.

  • According to the release, the bank will provide, free of cost, an insurance coverage of up to Rs 50,000 against chain snatching, theft and burglary for women employees falling in the top category of the salary scheme.








BUSINESS & ECONOMY


UN forecasts global economy to grow 2.7% in 2019



The United Nations has downgraded its forecast for world economic growth, announcing that it expects overall growth of 2.7 per cent this year and 2.9 per cent in 2020.

  • The UN predicts for 2019 that the United States' economy will grow at 2.3 per cent, while the European Union's overall economy will expand at 1.5 per cent.


UN cuts India's growth rate by 0.6%, but at 7% it retains top spot

In its, UN's World Economic Situation and Prospects report, UN has downgraded India's growth rate for the current fiscal year to 7 per cent, a cut of 0.6 percent from the projection made in January. But then also it continues to be the world's growth leader.

  • Also, ndia's economy is projected to grow at 7.1 per cent in the fiscal year 2020 on the back of strong domestic consumption and investment.


OECD: India’s economy to grow 7.5% by 2020 amid slowing global growth

India's economic growth will regain strength and approach 7.5% by 2020 buoyed by rural consumption and subdued inflation, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in its Economic Outlook.

  • Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in India is projected to strengthen to close to 7.25% in FY19 and close to 7.5% in FY20.


Mudra loans may cross Rs 3 lakh crore in 2019-20



Total sanctions under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) loan scheme for micro industries are likely to cross Rs 3 lakh crore in the current fiscal.

  • Government data for the scheme for the last fiscal, till March 22, 2019, put the figure of Mudra sanctions at Rs 2.82 lakh crore to 541.27 lakh borrowers.

  • The loan is given primarily for the purpose of employment creation at the grassroots level through formal banking credit channel.


ADB to extend $750-mn long-term finance to IRFC for track electrification project

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement to provide long-term financing of $750 million equivalent in Indian rupees — the largest single non-sovereign loan ever committed by ADB — to the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), to fund the Railways track electrification project.

  • It is part of a broad modernisation programme that will help the railways transition to electric power and move away from dependence on fossil fuels.








APPOINTMENTS


Bimal Dayal to be CEO after merger of Indus Towers with Bharti Infratel



Bharti Group and Vodafone Group Plc have said that industry veterans Bimal Dayal will be the Chief Executive Officer after merger of Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel which is in advanced stage of completion.

  • At the same time, Hemant Ruia will be the Chief Financial Officer.

  • The merger of Bharti Infratel and Indus Towers will create a pan-India tower company with over 163,000 towers operating across all 22 telecom service areas in India.








AWARDS


Indian woman doctor gets Global Asian award

Bengaluru-based medical doctor Hema Divakar was honoured with the 'Global Asian of the Year 2018-19' award in Dubai recently for her yeomen services and contributions to the women's healthcare ecosystem, in India.

  • Hema received the award at the Asian Business & Social Forum 2019 under the 'In Service of the Society and the Nation' category.

  • Hema is also spearheading a healthcare initiative for the overall well-being of women, with affordable and quality treatment.


Pune scientist wins German chemistry prize

In an international competition ‘Elsevier Foundation-ISC3 Green and Sustainable Chemistry Challenge’, a project idea by Ankur Patwardhan from Pune has bagged the second prize of €25,000. His project named ‘Butterfly attractant for pollination and ecosystem health’ is about the relation between chemistry and ecosystem.

Oman author Jokha Alharthi wins Booker International Prize



Jokha Alharthi, an author from Oman has won the prestigious Man Booker International Prize for "Celestial Bodies", the story of three sisters of a desert country confronting its slave-owning past and a complex modern world.She is the first Arabic-language writer to take the prize.






IMPORTANT DAYS


International Day for Biological Diversity



The International Day for Biological Diversity is a United Nations–sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues. It is currently held on May 22. The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.

  • The theme of  2019 International Day for Biological Diversity is "Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health."









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