NATIONAL:
1. India’s First Multimodal Logistics Park
Why in news: Reliance Industries starts construction in India’s first Multimodal Logistics Park at Mappedu near Chennai .
Key points:
• Aim: To facilitate efficient, cost-effective and value-added logistics services such as cargo aggregation and disaggregation, distribution, intermodal transfer, sorting, packing, and repacking
2. 77th World Health Assembly
Why in news: Union Health Secretary shri Apurva Chandra addresses Plenary Session Of 77th World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Key points:
• Theme: “All for Health, Health for All”
• Under this theme, “India launched the Ayushman Bharat meaning “Live Long India” to promote Universal Health Coverage by operationalizing more than 1,60,000 Health and Wellness centres (Ayushman Aarogya Mandir)”.
3. PRAGATI-2024
Why in news: CCRAS Unveils PRAGATI-2024 to Boost Research and Innovation in Ayurveda.
Key points:
• The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences has launched the Pharma Research in AyurGyan And Techno Innovation (PRAGATI-2024) initiative to promote research and innovation in the field of ayurveda.
• Aim: To provide an opportunity for collaborative research between CCRAS and the ayurveda drug industry.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Landslide-Hit Papua New Guinea
Why in news: A massive landslide occurred in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea.
Key points:
• Papua New Guinea landslide buried hundreds of people and caused major destruction and loss of life.
• India has announced an immediate relief assistance of one million US dollar to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
2. Colombia Moves to Ban Bullfighting
Why in news: Colombian lawmakers voted to ban bullfighting from 2027.
Key points:
• According to Animal rights groups, Animal sports does not represent culture, but rather torture.
Additional Information:
• The Supreme Court bans jallikattu, bull taming festival in Tamil Nadu and moh juj, buffalo festival in Assam in 2014 .
• But in 2017 Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka had passed amendments to the central law against cruelty to animals in order to allow traditional sports such as the jallikatu during Pongal.
• After 9 years Moh juj festival organised in Assam in 2024.
3. Gaming Visa
Why in news: Dubai Launches Gaming Visa for Global Industry Leadership.
Key points:
• The Dubai Gaming Visa was just made available as part of the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 (DPG 2033) with the goal to make Dubai a major player in the world gaming market by 2033.
• The visa is meant to bring in talented gamers, content makers, and experts from all over the world.
4. New Zealand Visa Rule
Why in news: New Zealand new visa rule mandate English Translations from 2024
Key points:
• From 2024, supporting papers sent with applications must be in English or have certified translations with them if they were written in a language other than English.
• This change is meant to speed up the visa application process by cutting down on the time needed to read papers written in languages other than English
ECONOMY:
1. Reliance & Rosneft Sign Agreement For Oil Trade In Roubles
Why in news: India's Reliance Industries has entered into a one-year deal with Russia's Rosneft to acquire at least 3 million barrels of oil a month in Roubles.
Key points:
• The transition to Rouble payment aims to find alternatives to the Western financial system to facilitate trade despite U.S. and European sanctions.
2. Kerala’s Economic Crisis
Why in news: Centre Sanctions Rs 21,253 Crore to Tackle Kerala’s Crisis.
Key points:
• The Indian Central Government gave the state of Kerala money to help it deal with its economic problems.
• Up until December 2024, the Centre has let Kerala borrow up to Rs 21,253 crores.
SCIENCE & TECH:
1. Indias 1st Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager
Why in news: TCS & IT-Bombay Partnered to Develop Indias 1st Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager.
Key points:
• This advanced sensing tool will enhance precision in semiconductor chip examination, reduce chip failures, and improve the energy efficiency of electronic devices.
• This project is aligned with the Government of India's (Gol) National Quantum Mission, an initiative to position India as a leader in global quantum technology
2. AI Driven Technology To Reduce Risks Of Cardiovascular Disease
Why in news: Wipro to develop AI driven technology to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease .
Key points:
• Wipro has partnered with the Centre for Brain Research at IISc Bengaluru to develop a personal care engine to reduce and manage the risk of cardiovascular disease by utilizing AI.
• AI will personalize its interaction with users, optimizing for their long-term health and wellbeing.
3. LignoSat
Why in news: Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite named LingoSat into space in September.
Key points:
• LignoSat is a wooden satellite crafted from magnolia wood to combat space debris.
• Aim: To reduce space debris by burning up completely upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
4. ASMPA Missile
Why in news: France conducted a successful test firing of the enhanced medium-range air-to-surface strategic missile (ASMPA-A).
Key points:
• The Air-Sol Medium Range (ASMP/ASMP-A) is an air-launched land-attack supersonic cruise missile that carries a nuclear payload.
• ASMP-A is an upgraded version of the ASMP
5. CET and IIT Madras Secure Patent for Novel Voltage Device
Why in news: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram (CET) gets a patent for a new device that measures voltage without touching it.
Key points:
• This new invention is a major step forward in the field of electrical engineering.
6. BHEL Signed Agreement with BARC
Why in news: BHEL Signed Agreement with BARC For 50 KW Alkaline Electrolyser System for hydrogen production.
Key points:
• Aim: To scale up Indigenous Alkaline Electrolyser Technology and commercialise it for application in sectors such as refineries, fertiliser, steel, transportation.
• It will contribute to the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) and Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
6. India’s First Indigenous MRI System
Why in news: Fischer Medical Ventures makes India’s first indigenous MRI system.
Key points:
• Fischer Medical Ventures has manufactured its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems domestically, claiming to be the first company in the country to achieve this
• The company is developing its MRI systems at a production facility in the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) in Visakhapatnam.
DEFENCE & SECURITY:
1. DRDO successfully test fires RudraM-II missile From Odissa Coast
Why in news: The RudraM-II is an indigenously developed air-to-surface anti-radiation missile,With a range of 300 kilometres, a speed of up to Mach 5.5 and a 200 kilogramme payload
Key points:
• The missile is expected to play a vital role in strengthening India’s air security and defence preparedness and act as a ‘force multiplier’
ENVIRONMENT:
1. Oedocladium Sahyadricum
Why in news: New Algal Species, Oedocladium Sahvadricum discovered in natural forests (Western Ghats) of Kumbhavurutty region in Kollam district, Kerala.
Key points:
• The name 'sahyadricum' refers to the 'Western Ghats', , also known as Sahyadri
• It is velvety green but turns yellowish-green when it matures.
• It has potential practical applications in medicine, agriculture, and in the production of a natural pigment, astaxanthin
• Hycology is the study of algae and the person who studies algae is called a phycologist.
APPOINMENTS:
1. Vijay Khanduja
Why in news: Vijay Khanduja appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Cameroon
Key points:
• Khanduja is presently posted as the Ambassador of India to Zimbabwe.
2. Gaurav Banerjee
Why in news: Gaurav Banerjee appoints as new CEO of Sony India.
Key points:
• Sony has appointed a Walt Disney executive, Gaurav Banerjee, as its new India chief executive to lead its television and other media businesses.
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. 6th Hurun India Art List 2024
Why in news: Indian-Origin Sculptor Anish Kapoor Topped the 6th Hurun India Art List 2024.
Key points:
• The report was published by Hurun Research Institute, British Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor topped the list for the 6th consecutive year.
• Anish Kapoor, Ghulam Mohammed Sheikh, Arpita Singh, Rameshwar Broota and Krishen Khanna are top 5 in the list.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
Why in news: International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2024 observed on 29th may every year.
Key points:
• Theme: Fit for the Future, Building Better Together
2. World Digestive Health Day
Why in news: World Digestive Health Day annually observed across the globe on 29 May.
Key points:
• Theme: , "Your Digestive Health: Make It A Priority".
• Objective: To raise awareness of the prevention, prevalence, diagnosis, management, and treatment of digestive diseases or disorders worldwide.
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