NATIONAL:
1. First Hydrogen Plant Of GAIL
Why in news: First Hydrogen plant of GAIL inaugurated in Vijaipur, MP
Key points:
• The plant will produce about 4.3 tonnes of green hydrogen per day, with a purity of about 99.999 per cent by volume.
• The 10-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolyser has been imported from Canada.
• The plant was in line with the National Green Hydrogen mission that has set out a goal of 5 million tons of annual green hydrogen production capacity for the country by 2030
2. Ban On Gutka And Pan Masala
Why in news: Telangana government enforces Statewide ban on gutka and pan masala.
Key points:
• This government issued a one-year ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation and sale of gutka and pan masala containing tobacco and nicotine throughout the State, effective immediately.
• As indicated by the order from the Food Safety Commissioner, the restriction will be upheld under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Senate Election in Thailand
Why in news: First election for the senate is going to be held after 2014 military took over in Thailand.
Key points:
• The senate won’t have the power to elect the prime minister but will broadly retain its other role.
• Senate is the upper house of the national assembly of Thailand.
2. 5th Walk The Talk : Health for All Challenge
Why in news: WHO Organises ‘Walk The Talk’ Yoga Session Event inPlace des Nation, Geneva.
Key points:
• Organized by: Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in Geneva and World Health Organization (WHO)
• Aim: To Promote #Healthforall and, particularly a healthy lifestyle, for a healthier humanity.
SPORTS:
1. Ravi Shastri
Why in news: Ravi Shastri joins Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Initative.
Key points:
• Cricket Australia named former Pakistan and Indian stars Wasim Akram and Ravi Shastri among the 54 representatives of its ‘Multicultural Ambassadors Program’.
• Inaugural ambassadors include Usman Khawaja, Mel Jones, Wasim Akram, Ravi Shastri, Lisa Sthalekar, Kishwar Chowdhury, Alana King, Peter Varghese, Swati Dave and Fawad Ahmed.
2. Archery World Cup 2024
Why in news: Indian Women's Compound Team Wins Gold & Mixed Team Wins Silver at Archery World Cup 2024 held in Yecheon,South Korea.
Key points:
• The Indian women's compound team of Aditi Gopichand Swami, Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Parneet Kaur won the gold medal defeating the Turkish team of Hazal Burun, Ayse Bera Suzer and Begum Yuva.
• India's mixed archery team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Priyansh won the silver medal by defeating Olivia Dean and Sawyer Sullivan.
AWARDS AND HONOURS:
1. United Nation Military Award 2023
Why in news: Major Radhika Sen and Naik Dhananjay Kumar Singh will receive prestigious 2023 UN Military Award.
Key points:
• Major Radhika Sen, an Indian woman peacekeeper, who served with the UN mission in Congo, will be honoured with a prestigious military gender advocate award.
• While Indian peacekeeper Naik Dhananjay Kumar Singh will be honoured posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold medal during a solemn ceremony.
2. 77th Cannes Film Festival 2024
Why in news: The 77th annual Cannes International Film Festival was held in Cannes, France.
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APPOINMENTS:
1. Pradeep Kumar Tripathi
Why in news: Pradeep Kumar Tripathi has been appointed Lokpal Secretary.
Key points:
• He has been given this appointment for two years on 30 June 2024.
• Rakesh Ranjan has been appointed Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
ENVIRONMENT:
1. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Why in news: A new species of otter identified in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh
Key points:
• Otter belongs to Mustelidae family, a carnivorous mammals family.
IMPORTANT DAY:
1. World Hunger Day
Why in news: World Hunger Day is observed every year on 28 May.
Key points:
• Theme : Thriving Mothers, Thriving World
• Objective : To raises awareness about the urgent issue of global hunger
2. International Day of Action for Women's Health
Why in news: International Day of Action for Women's Health is annually observed across the globe on 28 May
Key points:
• Objective: To ensure women's health and well-being worldwide..
• Theme: Mobilising in Critical Times of Threats and Opportunities.
BIHAR:
1. Shriram Polytechnic College
Why in news: Madhubani's Shriram Polytechnic College become first college of Bihar to get recognition of NBA.
Key points:
• Shriram Polytechnic is the first polytechnic college in Bihar to get affiliation from NBA.
• This institute in Mithila has been established with the aim of providing technical education to the students in the rural area of Bihar.
• NBA has given recognition to the institute after assessing its qualitative potential.
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