NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. COVID-19 Erases Decade of Life Expectancy Gains: According to a study from the World Health Organization (WHO), the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a big drop in life expectancy around the world. The results show that the average life expectancy is now 71.4 years, which is much lower.
2. CERT-In Warns of Critical Flaws in Google Chrome: The Center’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) just sent out a warning about major security holes found in Google Chrome. CERT-In’s warning note, CIVN-2024-0170, talks about this worry and stresses how important it is for users to update their browsers.
3. Antibiotic Protocol needed in all Indian Hospitals: In hospitals, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) like central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and ventilator-associated pneumonia are main concerns. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) makes these infections much worse because the pathogens involved are not easily killed with regular medicines. Reports.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. World’s first 100% biodegradable pen launches in India: Saurabh H Mehta from New Delhi has introduced the world’s first fully biodegradable pen, named the NOTE pen (No Offence to Earth). The pen features a recycled paper refill, and non-toxic ink, and comes in options of metal, paper, or bamboo exteriors. This innovation aims to reduce plastic waste, a significant issue as over 50 billion ballpoint pens are discarded annually.
2. ICC names Shahid Afridi as Men’s T 20 WC 2024 Brand Ambassador: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi as the brand ambassador of the forthcoming 9th ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The tournament will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States of America from 1 to 29 June 2024. Shahid Afridi joins Indian Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle of West Indies, and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt as brand ambassadors for the event. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup start on 1 June, with the USA team taking on Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, the United States of America. India will take on Pakistan on 9 June in New York.
3. 25-31 May – International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories: The UN commemorates International Week of Solidarity with Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories annually from May 25 to May 31. This day aims to request the administering Powers to protect and respect the rights of the peoples in these territories to their natural resources and their property rights. The UN describes a Non-Self-Governing Territory as a territory “whose people have not yet gained a complete degree of self-government.” From 1960 to 2002, 54 territories attained self-government. At present, there are 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories remaining. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999.
4. Myanmar Junta Revives $3.6 Billion Chinese-Backed Dam Project: With help from China, Myanmar’s junta is starting up again the $3.6 billion Myitsone dam project that was put on hold before. This move is a big change in policy from when it was first put on hold in 2011 ..
5. Philippines to Attract More Indian Medical Students: The Philippines recently made major changes to its laws that allow foreign medical students, including those from India, to work as doctors in the Philippines after they graduate with a Doctor of Medicine degree. Because of this change, there will.
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. Chinese Military Drills Intensify Near Taiwan After Lai Inauguration: China started large-scale military training near Taiwan soon after William Lai Ching-te became president of Taiwan on May 20, 2023, under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). In his inauguration speech, Lai promised to protect Taiwan’s freedom and told China to ..
2. Army Conducts Survey On Agnipath Scheme, May Recommend Changes: The Indian government started the Agnipath plan in June 2022. It was a new way to hire people for the Armed Forces. People who are hired as Agniveers are in service for four years. Up to 25% of these people.
SPORTS
1. Dinesh Karthik announced retirement from IPL: Indian wicketkeeper and Royal Challengers Bengaluru star player Dinesh Karthik has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League. The veteran wicket-keeper batter was given a guard of honour by RCB players. Dinesh Karthik, an accomplished Indian cricketer, debuted internationally in 2004 and has played over 300 T20 matches. Karthik served as captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders between 2018 & 2020 and has also been a commentator for Sky Sports.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Spacex Mega-Rocket Starship’s Next Launch On June 5: SpaceX recently announced that the next test flight for Starship, the world’s most powerful rocket, will take place on June 5, 2024. If the government gives the go-ahead, this event will start at 7:00 a.m. local time at the Starbase ..
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. RBI approves appointment of Pradeep Kumar Sinha as Part-time Chairman of ICICI Bank: The Reserve Bank of India has granted its approval for the appointment of Pradeep Kumar Sinha as the Part-time Chairman of ICICI Bank. Sinha is set to assume this role for a term of three years, starting from July 1, 2024. Sinha will step into the position vacated by G. C. Chaturvedi, who is due to retire as Non-Executive Part-time Chairman on June 30, 2024, at the close of business hours. Sinha has been a Government Nominee Director in numerous major Public Sector Undertakings like ONGC, IOCL, HPCL, BPCL, GAIL, etc.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. Anasuya Sengupta Wins Best Actress at Cannes: The 77th Cannes Film Festival gave Best Actress to Anasuya Sengupta for her part in “The Shameless.” She is a very good actress from Kolkata. This win is important because it shows that Indian filmmaking is present and growing in.
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