NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Indian export to 115 countries shows positive growth in 2023-24: According to data released by the Union Ministry of Commerce, India’s exports have recorded positive growth in 115 countries out of the total 238 countries/territories it exported in 2023-24. These 115 export destinations, which account for 46.5 per cent of India’s export basket, include the US, UAE, Netherlands, China, UK, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Bangladesh, Germany and Italy. The country’s merchandise exports decreased by 3 per cent to $437.1 billion in the last fiscal. However, services exports rose to $341.1 billion in 2023-24 as against $325.3 billion in 2022-23.
2. Idashisha Nongrang Appointed Meghalaya’s First Woman DGP: On May 11, 2024, Senior IPS Officer Idashisha Nongrang has been named Meghalaya’s first woman Director General of Police (DGP). Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma officially announced this landmark decision, noting it as a significant moment for the state, as.
3. India’s Spice Board Issues New EtO Contamination Guidelines: The Spices Board of India has recently issued detailed guidelines to tackle the problem of ethylene oxide (EtO) contamination in spices exported from India. This action was prompted by the bans imposed by Hong Kong and Singapore on the sale.
4. India’s Pronouncements at the 19th Session of the UNFF: India said important things at the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) in New York in May 2023. The country emphasized the progress it had made in protecting forests, which it said was due to careful.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. India, and Moldova sign agreement for Visa Waiver on Diplomatic Passports: India and Moldova signed an agreement allowing holders of diplomatic and official passports from either country to travel to the other without requiring a visa. This Agreement will add further momentum to the friendly and cordial relations between the two countries. Diplomatic relations between India and Moldova were established on March 20, 1992.
2. Idriss Deby won Chad’s Presidential election: The Military dictator and interim president of the Central African Country of Chad, Mahamat Idris Deby Itno has won the presidential election.
Mahamat Idris Deby seized power with the support of fellow army generals in 2021 and became the interim president of the country after the death of his father, President Idriss Deby. President Idriss Deby was killed in 2021 by rebels in Northern Chad shortly after being elected President for the sixth time. President Idriss Deby was a dictator who ruled the country with an iron hand for 30 years from 1990 till 2021.
3. 11 May 2024 – World Migratory Bird Day: World Migratory Bird Day is observed every year on second Saturday of May. This year was celebrated on 11 May. Objective – To raise awareness about the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. Theme 2024 – Insects World Migratory Bird Day was first established in 1993 by visionaries from the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center.
4. Afghanistan Flash Floods Cause Severe Damage: Recently, Afghanistan was hit by severe flash floods following torrential rains, resulting in a tragic loss of life and extensive property damage. The most affected area was the northern province of Baghlan, where it was reported that more than 150.
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. India French Military Exercise Shakti 2024 to be held in Meghalaya: Joint military Exercise Shakti between the Indian and the French forces will be held at the Joint Training Node of the Indian Army in Umroi, Meghalaya, from 13 -26 May 2024. The opening ceremony of Exercise Shakti will be attended by the French Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou. The exercise aims at enhancing cooperation, understanding, and interoperability between the two Armies.
2. India, France Set for 7th Joint Military Exercise Shakti: India and France are set to conduct the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise ‘Shakti’ between May 13-26, 2024, in the Umroi region of Meghalaya. This version of the drill builds on the strong defense ties that have been ..
3. India to Spend ₹2 Crore Per Km on China Border Roads: The Vibrant Village Program (VVP), which was approved by the government on February 15, 2023, wants to improve infrastructure and settlement stability along the border between India and China. The goal of this project is to improve the lives of ..
SPORTS
1. New Zealand’s Colin Munro announces retirement from International Cricket: New Zealand left-handed batter Colin Munro announced his retirement from international cricket after a career spanning 123 matches for the Blackcaps across all formats. The 37-year-old has featured in 65 T20Is, 57 ODIs and a single Test for New Zealand, with his last appearance coming in their T20I home series against India back in 2020.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. NASA Telescope to Hunt Big Bang-Era Black Holes in 2026: Black Hole Week (May 6 to 10) has made people pay more attention to NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which will be launched in 2026. Most astronomers are looking forward to this project, which is meant to look for ..
2. Indian Ocean Temps Linked to Global Dengue Intensity: In recent research published in the journal Science, a noteworthy relationship has been identified between the sea-surface temperatures of the Indian Ocean and the global intensity of dengue outbreaks. This work introduces the Indian Ocean basin-wide (IOBW) index as a ..
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. Zeta launches digital credit as service for banks in India: Fintech platform Zeta has launched its ‘Digital Credit’ as a service for bank in India. Zeta’s offering is underpinned by the National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI) credit line on UPI scheme – which harnesses the power of the UPI network to turbo-charge credit issuance in India. Zeta estimates that the transaction volume on this scheme will exceed $1 trillion by 2030 and aims to capture 50% of this market opportunity with its end-to-end solution that can help banks conceive and rapidly launch multi-form credit products.
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