NATIONAL:
1. Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)
Why in news - The 17th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) began at 29th May 2022. (29th May to 4th June).
Key Points –
• Bangladesh is the ‘Country of Focus’ to commemorate its 50 years of independence.
• Total of 11 films including ‘Hasina: A Daughter's Tale’ was screened.
• Special screening of ‘Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama’ (1st animation film co-produced by India and Japan).
2. Nano Urea (Liquid) Plant
Why in news – PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s first Nano Urea Liquid plant by IFFCO at Kalol, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) on 28th May.
Key Points –
• It has been indigenously developed at Nano Biotechnology Research Centre, Kalol, Gujrat.
• It has production capacity of 1.5 lakh bottles per day.
ECONOMY:
1. India’s Biggest Trading Partner
Why in news - The US surpassed China to become India’s top trading partner in 2021-22.
Key Points –
• India-USA trade (2021-22) - $119.42 billion. (2020-21 - $80.51 billion).
• Exports to USA - $76.11 billion, Imports - $43.31 billion.
• India-China trade (2021-22) - $115.42 billion (2020-21 - $86.4 billion).
• India’s top 5 trading partners – USA > China > UAE > Saudi Arabia > Iraq.
SECURITY:
1. INS Gomati
Why in news - Indian Navy has decommissioned INS Gomati after 34 years of its service in Mumbai on 28th May.
Key Points –
• It was commissioned on 16th April 1988.
• An MoU was signed between the Uttar Pradesh government and the Indian Navy to build an open-air museum on the banks of the Gomti river in Lucknow.
APPS & PORTALS:
1. Indian Business Portal
Why in news - Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel launched the Indian Business Portal in New Delhi.
Key Points –
• It helps Indian startups, SMEs, artisans and farmers to reach more foreign buyers.
• It was designed by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) and GlobalLinker.
• India’s overall exports touched $676.2 Bn in FY22. ($526.6 Bn in FY20 and $497.9 Bn in FY21).
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Lovlina Borgohain
Why in news - Lovlina Borgohain has been elected as chairman and voting member on the Board of Directors for the IBA’s Athletes Committee.
Key Points –
• She had won the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics 2021.
• Boxer Shiva Thapa has also been elected as a member of the IBA Athletes Committee.
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. L’Oeil d’Or documentary award (or Golden Eye Award)
Why in news - Shaunak Sen’s documentary ‘All That Breathes’ has won the 2022 L’Oeil d’Or award at Cannes 2022.
Key Points –
• It was India’s only entry at the Cannes.
• Earlier, the film also won the World Cinema Documentary Grand Jury Award on 28th January.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022
Why in news - World Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed on 28th May every year to spread awareness and end the stigma around menstruation.
Key Points –
• Theme - Making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030.
• It was initiated by the German non-profit WASH United in 2013.
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. National Mineral Congress
Why in news - The Ministry of Coal organised the National Mineral Congress in Bhubaneswar on 27th May with the support of Power Ministry, Steel Ministry and Mines Ministry.
Key Points –
• Government aims to achieve 100 MT Coal Gasification by 2030.
• Jindal Steel & Power commissioned the coal gasification plant of 225,000 Normal Meter Cubed per Hour (Nm3/hr) capacity in 2014 at Angul, Odisha.
• India has a reserve of 307 billion tonnes of thermal coal and about 80% of coal produced is used in thermal power plants.
2. 3rd Global Organic Expo 2022
Why in news - 3rd Global Organic Expo 2022 concluded on 28th May. (26-28th May).
Key Points –
• Theme - Profitability for Humanity.
• Venue - Indian Agriculture Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi.
• India ranks 1st in number of organic farmers and 9th in terms of area under organic farming.
• Sikkim became the 1st State in the world to become fully organic in 2016.
SPORTS:
1. ISSF Junior World Cup 2022
Why in news - International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup 2022 concluded at Suhl in Germany.
Key Points –
• Indian junior shooting team came in 1st position overall. (2nd - Italy).
• They won 33 medals in total. (13 gold, 15 silver and 5 bronze).
• Indian contingent was led by Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary.
• In ISSF Junior World Cup (2021), India had 43 medals. (17 golds, 16 silvers and 10 bronze).
2. IPL 2022
Why in news - Gujarat Titans won the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by defeating Rajasthan Royals on 29th May.
Key Points –
• Venue - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
• Purple cap winner : Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) (27 Wickets).
• Orange cap winner : Jos Buttler (RR) (863 Runs).
• Most valuable player: Jos Buttler.
• Emerging player : Umran Malik.
• Fastest delivery : Lockie Ferguson (GT) (157.3 KMPH).
STATES/UTs:
1. Uttarakhand forms panel to implement Uniform Civil Code.
Why in news - Uttarakhand has constituted a five-member committee to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Key Points –
• It would be chaired by SC judge Ranjana Prakash Desai.
• Other members - Pramod Kohli, Manu Gaur, Shatrughan Singh and Surekha Dangwal.
• Uttarakhand would be the 2nd state after Goa to implement UCC.
• UCC is a directive principle under Article 44 of the Constitution.
• SC in the Shah Bano case (1985) and Sarla Mudgal Case (1995) asked government to move towards a UCC.
BIHAR:
1. Ganga Water Supply Scheme
Why in news - Under the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan, the Ganga water supply scheme would start functioning from May 2022.
Key Points –
• It would provide drinking water to Rajgir, Navada, Gaya and Bodh Gaya.
• Currrently, Water would be stored in Rajgir. (Tank capacity - 78500 cubic meters).
• Rajgir reservoir (Area – 357.64 acre) is being constructed between Ghorakatora lake and Panchane river for water supply in Rajgir city.
2. Mega Textile Park
Why in news - The proposed Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Park would be setup in West Champaran.
Key Points –
• 1700 acres of land has been identified in Bagaha, Madhubani and Bhithan.
• Under the Pradhan Mantri Mitra Yojana, 7 Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks would be established across the country.
Others –
• Under the Cluster Development Scheme, contribution of government is fixed at 90% (maximum 10 crores) to promote MSMEs in Bihar.
• Cluster Place
Rice Mill Lakhisarai
Oyster Button Menmehsi
Bathna Oyster Button East Champaran
Silao Khaja Nalanda
Kanhaiyaganj Jhula Nalanda
Bronze-Brass Vaishali and West Champaran
3. Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Why in news – Dr. Udaykant Mishra inaugurated IGBC building at Patna.
Key Points –
• It is 29th chapter of IGBC.
• IGBC is a part of CII. It aims to enable a sustainably built environment (green buildings) for all.
• Kandla Special Economic Zone(KASEZ) has become the first Green SEZ.
4.Mayank Kumar
Why in news – Mayank Kumar has won bronze medal in the National Wrestling Championship.
Key Points –
• Venue – Ranchi
• He belongs to Rohtas district.
• Category – 75 kg Greco- Roman category
5. Har Khet Tak Pani Yojana
Why in news – Under the scheme, work on Minor irrigation would be done on 203 programs this year.
Key Points –
• State government has made an action plan of 200 crores for this. (from budget – 200cr).
• An outline of 29000 programs (26652 schemes - Micro Water Resources department) has been made.
• Under the Saat Nishchay-2, government aims to provide irrigation to every field between 2020-2025.
• It would irrigate an area of 5.96 lakh hectares. Budget – Rs 5573 crores.
POINTERS:
• Who has inaugurated the program 'Arogya Manthan' in Bhopal - President Ram Nath Kovind.
• Who has unveiled 16 feet tall statue of late CM M. Karunanidhi in Chennai - Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu.
• Which bank has approved the opening of a branch in GIFT City for foreign currency lending - MUFG Bank of Japan.
• Which country has test-fired Zircon hypersonic cruise missile - Russia.
• According to SBI report, what percent will India's GDP growth be in FY22 - 8.2 to 8.5%.
• Who has recently launched the project ‘Nigah’ at ICD Garhi Harsaru, Gurugram - Surjit Bhujbal.
• Who has approved the sale of 29.5% stake of Government of India in Hindustan Zinc - CCEA (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs).
• Which day is celebrated on 30th May - Hindi Journalism Day.
• Which Union Minister has recently inaugurated the country's first ‘Lavender Festival’ in Bhaderwah, Jammu - Dr Jitendra Singh.
• In which Indian city India’s tallest OPD medical tower will be built – Jaipur.