NATIONAL:
1. Life term to Yasin Malik
Why in news - NIA court awarded the life sentence and a fine of Rs 10,65,000 to Yasin Malik in connection with a 2017 terror-funding case.
Key points –
• Additional Sessions Judge Parveen Singh awarded the sentence.
• Punishment has given under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
• He is chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) founded in June 1976 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Texas School Shooting
Why in news - An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school (USA), killing at least 19 children and two adults.
Key points –
• Shooter name - Salvador Ramos.
• It was the deadliest school shooting since a gunman killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in December 2012.
2. One China Policy
Why in news – US President Biden said on 23rd May that he would use military force to defend Taiwan if it were ever attacked by China.
Key points –
About ‘One China Policy’ –
• Under it, US snapped ties with the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan), and established ties with the People’s Republic of China (PRC, Beijing) in 1979.
• It is outlined in three documents — the Shanghai Communique (1972), the Normalisation Communique (1979) and the 1982 Communique.
• Since 1949, India has accepted the ‘One China’ policy that accepts Taiwan and Tibet as part of China.
GOVERNMENT SCHEMES:
1. Swachh Survekshan 2023
Why in news – Shri Manoj Joshi has launched the 8th edition of Swachh Survekshan (SS) – SS 2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 on 24th May 2022.
Key points –
• Theme - ‘Waste to Wealth’.
• It would give priority to the principle of 3Rs – Reduce, Recycle and Reuse.
• Swachh Survekshan was introduced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in 2016.
• Last Swachh Survekshan (2022) covered 4,355 cities and 85,860 wards.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. World Thyroid Awareness Day 2022
Why in news – It is observed on 25th May to promote awareness and understanding of thyroid diseases, their symptoms, prevention, and treatments.
Key points –
• Thyroid Awareness Week (May 22 and 28) theme- ‘It’s not you. It’s your thyroid’.
• The day came into existence in 2008 on a proposal by the European Thyroid Association (ETA).
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Why in news – World Health Assembly re-elects Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to a second term (umopposed) as WHO Director-General.
Key points –
• Dr Tedros was first elected in 2017.
• He is the first African (Ethiopia) to head WHO.
• He had received 155 of the 160 votes cast.
ECONOMY:
1. Co-branded credit cards
Why in news – HDFC Bank partnered with Retailio announced the launch of a new range of co-branded credit cards.
Key points –
• Retailio is the India's largest B2B pharma marketplace.
REPORTS & INDICES:
1. Travel & Tourism Development Index 2021
Why in news – The World Economic Forum published its 2021 edition of the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report (TTCR).
Key points –
• Title - ‘Travel & Tourism Development Index 2021: Rebuilding for a Sustainable and Resilient Future’,
• It consists of 5 subindexes, 17 pillars and 112 individual indicators.
• Top five – Japan(1st), USA(2nd), Spain(3rd), France(4th), Germany (5th).
• India - 54th rank (score of 4.2) (46th in 2019).
2. National Achievement Survey Report (NAS) 2021
Why in news – National Achievement Survey Report (NAS) 2021 was released on 25th May 2022 by the Ministry of Education.
Key points –
• It was conducted on 12th November 2021 (last NAS - 2017).
• Comprehensive evaluation of students from classes 3, 5, 8, and 10.
• It assessed over 34 lakh students in 1.18 lakh schools at 720 districts across 36 states and Union Territories.
3. Global Air Powers Ranking for 2022
Why in news – The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) released Global Air Powers Ranking for 2022.
Key points –
• Top 3 Air force - USA (1st), Russia (2nd), India (3rd).
• Score – USA (242.9), Russia (114.2), India (69.4).
• According to the report, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has a total of 1,645 active aircraft in its inventory.
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. Order of the British Empire (OBE) Award
Why in news – Kishore Jayaraman has received an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty The Queen.
Key points –
• He is president of Rolls-Royce for India and South Asia.
• He received the award for promotion of the India-UK trade.
FESTIVALS:
1. Shirui Lily Festival
Why in news - The 4th edition of the Shirui Lily Festival began (25th May) at Shirui village in Manipur’s Ukhrul district.
Key points –
• It is a 4-day (25-28th May) festival.
• ‘Shirock’ is a singing competition related to this festival.
• Shirui lily or ‘Lilium Mackliniae’ is found exclusively in the upper range of the Shirui Kashong peak.
• It was discovered by English botanist Kingdon F Ward in 1946.
SECURITY:
1. EX Bongosagar
Why in news - The 3rd edition of Indian and Bangladesh Navy bilateral exercise ‘Bongosagar’ commenced on 24th May 22.
Key points –
• At Port Mongla, Bangladesh.
• From India – INS Kora and INS Sumedha.
• From Bangladesh - BNS Abu Ubaidah and BNS Ali Haider.
SPORTS:
1. Rajat Patidar
Why in news - Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Rajat Patidar became the first uncapped player in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to smash a century in the playoffs.
Key points –
• Against Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
• He smashed an unbeaten 112 off just 54 balls.
• The Previous record was by Manish Pandey (KKR 2014). He had scored 94 runs.
PERSON IN NEWS:
1. Abhilasha Barak
Why in news - 26-year-old Abhilasha Barak from Haryana becomes Indian Army’s first woman combat pilot.
STATES:
1. Kerala to cull wild boars
Why in news - The Kerala government has empowered local bodies to cull wild boars that pose a threat to agricultural crops.
Key points –
• Section 11¬B (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 empowers Chief Wildlife Warden (CWW) to issue special orders to kill wild animal.
• Earlier, Centre has turned down a suggestion by the State to declare wild boars as vermin.
2. Drone in Healthcare
Why in news - Uttarakhand becomes the 1st Indian state to roll out drone in healthcare.
Key points –
• Redcliffe Labs has completed its first commercial drone flight in the healthcare sector between Uttarkashi and Dehradun.
• It was a part of Redcliffe and Skye Air tie-up.
BIHAR:
1. Operation Shadow
Why in news - CRPF Cobra Battalion has uncovered the hideout in Khapra hill area of Munger and recovered arms of CPI-Maoist organization.
Key points –
• The raid was conducted under ‘Operation Shadow’.
• It is an anti-Naxal operation by CRPF Cobra battalion.
2. Hon CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated 17 buildings
Why in news – CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated 17 buildings of Science and Technology Department costing Rs 893.60 crore through video conferencing.
Key points –
• Also, laid foundation stone for 5 buildings costing Rs 193.67 crore.
• Earlier, only 13.9% of the children (17-23 years of age) used to get higher education. (National – 25%). Government want to increase it to 30%.
• According to the 2021 report, this ratio has reached 19.3% in Bihar.
3. Kosi-Mechi link yojana
Why in news – Water Resources Minister Sanjay Kumar Jha has said that the work of Bihar's ambitious Kosi-Mechi link scheme would start soon.
Key points –
• The Kosi Mechi main link canal (41.30 km) in the Araria district would jthe oin Mechi River at Kishanganj after covering a distance of 76.20 km.
• Purnia, Katihar, Kishanganj and Araria, would get irrigation facility in more than 2,15,000 hectare area as well as relief from floods.
4. National Education Excellence Award
Why in news – Ayushi Singh and Rajhans Singh have been awarded for their excellent work in the field of education of Bihar.
Key points –
• The event was organized at Breach Candy Auditorium, Mumbai.
• Both have been working for the all-round development of slums children in Bihar.
5. Free treatment of congenital diseases
Why in news – In Bihar, now children suffering from congenital diseases would get completely free treatment at IGIMS Patna.
Key points –
• It would be done under the National Child Protection Programme.
• The amount would be available under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK).
6. Biodiversity of Bihar praised
Why in news – Biodiversity of Bihar has been praised in Chennai on the occasion of International biodiversity day.
Key points –
• The stall was set up by Mani Rohtas, the Biodiversity Management Committee on behalf of the Bihar State Biodiversity Board.
• The officials appreciated the Bihar Heritage Tree app and talked about its implementation across the country.
7. Makhana cluster
Why in news – Industries Minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said Makhana cluster would be formed in Darbhanga.
Key points –
• Project cost -Two crore rupees.
• Mithila Haat would also be built in Darbhanga.
POINTERS:
• Which state's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has sacked state Health Minister Vijay Singla on charges of corruption - Punjab.
• From when will India ban sugar exports - 1st June 2022.
• JSW Group has recently appointed who as the CEO of JSW One Platforms - Gaurav Sachdeva.
• ‘Profiting from Pain’ report has been released by - Oxfam International.
• Who has inaugurated the new Lord Venkateswara Temple in Bhubaneswar - Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam.
• Veteran communist leader and how many times MP Shivaji Patnaik passed away recently at the age of 93 - 3 times.
• Adani Group recently signed an MoU with which state government for an investment of Rs.60,000 crore - Andhra Pradesh.
• The country with which India has signed an investment promotion agreement to promote investment in key sectors – USA.
• Indian-origin businessman who has been elected mayor of 'London Borough of Southwark' for the second time - Sunil Chopra.
• Amidst increasing cases of Covid-19, the country which has banned its citizens from going to 16 countries including India - Saudi Arabia.