NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. SAIL-Bhilai to set up Chhattisgarh’s first 15-Mw floating solar plant: Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), the Chhattisgarh-based arm of the state-run Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), will install the state’s first 15-megawatt (MW) floating solar project in its Maroda-1 reservoir to improve its carbon footprint. The steel major is undertaking various projects to reduce carbon emissions, conserve energy, and promote renewable energy. The project is being implemented through NTPC-SAIL Power Supply Company Limited (NSPCL), a 50:50 joint venture company of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and SAIL.
2. Idashisha Nongrang appointed first woman DGP of Meghalaya: Senior IPS Officer Idashisha Nongrang has been named first woman Director General of Police (DGP) of Meghalaya state. A 1992 batch Indian Police Service officer, she will replace Lajja Ram Bishnoi who will retire on May 19. She will serve as the State’s police chief till May 19, 2026. Nongrang is also the first tribal woman to ascend to this prestigious rank.
3. Vivek Kolhe elected as IFFCO Director: Vivek Bipindada Kolhe has been elected as a director of IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertilizers Co-op Ltd.) New Delhi. He is currently working as the Chairman of Sahkar Maharshi Shankarao Kolhe Co-operative Sugar Factor. Kolhe’s extensive experience in the cooperative sector, coupled with his past role as RGB of IFFCO, positions him as a formidable advocate for farmers’ rights and interests. With Kolhe assuming his new responsibilities, the future of cooperative farming in Maharashtra looks bright.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Nepal climber Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt Everest for 29th time: Nepali Sherpa climber Kami Rita has scaled Everest for the 29th time, surpassing his own record of 28 ascents. He now holds the record for the most ascents of the world’s tallest peak in its 71-year climbing history. Kami Rita Sherpa, also known as ‘Everest man,’ embarked on the Spring Season Everest expedition from Kathmandu, accompanying a team of approximately 28 climbers. Seven Summit Treks organised the expedition to conquer the world’s highest peak. He completed his first ascent of Everest in 1994, at 24.
2. 12 May – International Nurses Day: International Nurses Day is observed every year on 12 May. This day marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale who laid the foundation of modern nursing. International Nurses Day aims to highlight the importance of nurses in the healthcare sector. It also acts as an opportunity to thank nurses for their efforts and for taking care of patients around the clock. Theme 2024 – Our Future. The economic power of care.
3. UN proclaims May 25 as World Football Day: The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day. The sport is called soccer in the United States. The day marks the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament in history with the representation of all regions which took place on May 25, 1924 during the summer Olympic Games held in Paris, according to the resolution. The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution by consensus with a bang of the gavel by its president, Dennis Francis, to applause from diplomats in the assembly chamber. It was co-sponsored by more than 160 countries.
4. 12 May – International Day of Plant Health: The International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) is observed every year on 12 May. Objective – To raise awareness about the necessity of protecting plant health in order to prevent hunger, reduce poverty, safeguard biodiversity, and promote economic development. Theme 2024 – Plant Health, Safe Trade, Digital Technology The United Nations established the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to draw public attention to the necessity of safeguarding plant health in order to prevent hunger, reduce poverty, safeguard biodiversity, and promote economic development.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd with 88.36m throw in Doha Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra finished second with a best throw of 88.36m throw while India’s Kishore Jena’s best was 76.31m in Doha Diamond League. Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic, who finished first with a best effort of 88.38. while Anderson Peters claimed the third spot. Meanwhile, India’s Kishore Jena, who claimed the silver medal at the Asian Games last year with a personal best of 87.54m, endured a disappointing Diamond League debut, finishing ninth with a best throw of 76.31m.
2. Japan defeated Pakistan to win the 30th Sultan Azlan Shah Trophy: Japan has won its maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey trophy by defeating Pakistan 4-1 in the penalty shoot-out in the final. The final was played at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia. Japan won the trophy, with Pakistan in second place. Malaysia was in third place, followed by New Zealand, South Korea, and Canada in last place. Six teams, Japan, Pakistan, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand, and the host team, Malaysia, participated in the 2024 event.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. Hinduja Group gets IRDAI approval for Reliance Capital acquisition: Hinduja Group’s IndusInd International Holdings (IIHL) has received the long-awaited Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s approval for the acquisition of Reliance Capital. The acquisition will include the takeover of Reliance Capital’s insurance arms — wholly-owned subsidiary Reliance General Insurance and 51:49 JV with Nippon Life, Reliance Nippon Life Insurance. The insurance regulator has cleared the transfer of Reliance Capital’s 26 per cent stake in Reliance Nippon Life to Aasia Enterprises.
2. All Inactive Accounts to be closed on 1 June 2024: PNB: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced that it will close all its customers’ inactive bank accounts on 1 June 2024. Customers whose accounts have become inactive can activate their accounts by completing their KYC (Know Your Customer) by 31 May 2024. The bank has taken this step to reduce expenses and prevent fraud in such accounts.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. Hemant Khatri receives PSU Samarpan Award: Hindustan Shipyard Limited’s (HSL) Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Hemant Khatri has been honoured with the esteemed ‘PSU Samarpan Award’ by Gov Connect at the award ceremony held in New Delhi. The ‘PSU Samarpan Award’ acknowledges the significant contributions of Public Sector Undertakings to the country’s progress. ‘PSU Samarpan Award’ by Gov Connect, an initiative by ilouge Media, recognised the exemplary leadership of HSL’s CMD for driving the transformation of the shipyard and inspiring countless individual within the industry.
2. Dr Soumya Swaminathan to be awarded honourary doctorate by Canada’s McGill University: Dr Soumya Swaminathan, most recently WHO’s Chief Scientist, has been named among the 10 exceptional individuals who will receive honorary degrees from Canada’s prestigious McGill University as part of the Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. More than two centuries old, McGill, a public research university in Montreal, grants honorary degrees to individuals “who have lifetime records of outstanding scholarly, scientific, or artistic achievement, or of exceptional contributions to the public good through professional or philanthropic activity.
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