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India Ranks 24th In Environmental Democracy Index
India
has ranked 24th out of 70 countries in the first Environmental
Democracy Index (EDI).The list launched by Washington-based World
Resources Institute (WRI) and Access Initiative. In the first edition of
this index, Lithuania has topped among the 70 countries. The index
evaluates countries based on recognised international standards
including 75 legal and 24 practice indicators.
Union Cabinet Approved Continuation of PSLV Programme
The
union cabinet on 21 May gave its approval for the continuation of the
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) programme for 15 operational
flights (PSLV-C36 to PSLV-C50). All the fifteen operational flights
under this programme will be completed during the period 2017-2020. The
continuation PSLV programme will enable Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) to launch of satellites required for earth
observation & navigation and Space Sciences.
Anti-Terrorism Day Observed Across India On 21 May
Anti-Terrorism
Day observed Across India on 21 May 2015. The day is celebrated as 24th
Death Anniversary of former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi.The
day is marked by a pledge taking ceremony among other activities. Every
Year Union Home Ministry administers the Anti-Terror pledge to
Government employees. The objective behind the observance of
Anti-Terrorism Day is to wean away the people from terrorism and
violence.
22 May 2015 Current Affairs
Pawan Goenka Appointed as Honorary Ambassador For Korea
Mahindra
& Mahindra’s (M&M) Executive Director Pawan Goenka was
appointed Honorary Ambassador of Foreign Investment Promotion for Korea
on 22 May at a ceremony held at Mumbai. As Honorary Ambassador for
Korea, he will promote economic ties between India and Korea and advise
corporate India on potential investment opportunities in South Korea.
Akhil Reed Amar appointed as Member of the National Council on Humanities of US
Akhil
Amar, an Indian-American professor from Yale University, was appointed
as a member of the prestigious National Council on Humanities of United
States (US) by President Barack Obama. Presently, Amar is Sterling
Professor of Law and Political Science at the Yale University.
Parvinder Singh Batth Becomes Mayor of Britain’s Wokingham Borough Council
Indian-origin
councillor Parvinder Singh Batth was chosen as the mayor of Britain’s
Wokingham Borough Council, the first Sikh to hold the position.
Parvinder Singh Batth previously had served as Deputy Mayor of borough
of Wokingham in Berkshire in south east England. He was born in Indian
state of Punjab in the farmer’s family. Later he had migrated to United
Kingdom.
International Day For Biological Diversity 2015 Observed Across The World
International
Day for Biological Diversity was observed across the world on 22 May
2015. The theme of International Day for Biological Diversity 2015 is ”
Biodiversity for Sustainable Development”. The day was celebrated with
the aim of spreading awareness on biodiversity and the importance of
preserving it in villages and islands. Initially from 1993 to 2000,
International Day for Biological Diversity was celebrated by the UN
General Assembly annually on 29 December – the date of entry into force
of the Convention of Biological Diversity. In 2000, UN General Assembly
adopted 22 May as International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to
celebrate the adoption of the text of the Convention on 22 May 1992 by
the Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed
Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity.The day was celebrated to
increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
23 May 2015 Current Affairs
Jayalalithaa Sworn In As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister For Fifth Time
AIADMK
leader J Jayalalithaa on 23 May sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil
Nadu for fifth time. Along with her, 28 others were sworn in as
ministers in her Cabinet. The oath was administered by Tamil Nadu
Governor K Rosaiah at the Madras University Centenary Auditorium in
Chennai. Jayalalithaa had been the Chief Minister for four times during
1991-96, May-September 2001, 2002-2006 and 2011-2014 and she will be in
the office till the expiry of the fourteenth State Legislative Assembly
in May 2016.
New Species of Fish Found In Western Ghats
New
species of fish called Pethia Striata have been found by ecologists in
Tunga river of Kudremukh National Park, Karnataka. This finding was
published in the journal- American Society of Ichthyologists and
Herpetologists by researchers from Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology
and the Environment (ATREE). The male of the Pethia striata species is
red in colour and measures 3-4cm in length, while the female is grey
with a striking pattern of scales. The fish from Western Ghats, a
biodiversity hotspot, is currently known to be found only in the two
streams of Mudba and Turad, a region populated by wet evergreen and
semi-evergreen forests.
ISRO announced To Launch ASTROSAT In October 2015
Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that it will be launching
ASTROSAT in October 2015. It will be launched by the PSLV (Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle) C-34 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre
(Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh).ASTROSAT is the first dedicated Indian
space observatory mission aimed at studying distant celestial objects.
ASTROSAT carries four X-ray payloads, one UV telescope and a charge
particle monitor.
‘ Blast-proof ‘ Wallpaper Developed By US Army
“Blast-proof”
wallpaper that could protect soldiers from explosions is being
developed by the US army.The prototype was designed by army engineers in
the United States. The new thing about this ballistic wallpaper is that
it can be quickly and easily applied by non-specialised units at short
notice. This provides significant potential tactical advantages.The
prototype is lightweight sticky wallpaper lined with tough Kevlar fibres
could be carried by troops to reinforce the walls of temporary
buildings.
24 May 2015 Current Affairs
Mumbai Indians Won IPL 8
Mumbai
Indians on 24 May won the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League
(IPL). In the final clash played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Mumbai
Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 41-runs. This was the
second title triumph for Mumbai Indians after their maiden win back in
2013.
Full list of Award Winners at IPL 8 :-
* Champions – Mumbai Indians (Rs 15 crore prize money)
* Runner-up – Chennai Super Kings (Rs 10 crore)
* Orange Cap (Most Runs) – 562 runs in 14 innings – David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
* Purple Cap (Most Wickets) – 26 wickets In 16 innings – Dwayne Bravo (Chennai Super Kings)
* Emerging Player Shreyas Iyer (Delhi Daredevils) – 439 runs in 14 innings
* Man of the Match – Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians)
* Most Valuable Player – Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders)
* Fair play Award – Chennai Super Kings
* Maximum Sixes award in the final :- 3 – Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians)
* Best catch of the Tournament – Dwayne Bravo (CSK Vs RR). Took Shane Watson’s catch at the boundary Most Valuable Player
Renowned American Mathematician and Nobel Laureate John Nash Died
Renowned
American mathematician and Nobel laureate John Nash passed away in New
Jersey. He was 86 and died in a car crash along with his wife Alicia
Nash. In 1994, he shared Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences with
game theorists Reinhard Selten and John Harsanyi. John Forbes Nash, Jr.
was born on June 13, 1928 in West Virginia State of United States. In
2015, he was awarded the Abel Prize along with Louis Nirenberg for his
work on nonlinear partial differential equations.
French Film Dheepan Honoured with Palme d’Or Award at 68th Cannes Film Festival
French
film Dheepan has been awarded Palme d’Or Award at 68th Cannes Film
Festival. The film is directed by Jacques Audiard. Dheepan story
revolves around the trio of Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka’s who pretend
to be a family in order to flee their war-torn country to France.
68th Cannes Film Festival Top Awards:-
Palme D’Or – Dheepan
The Grand Prix – Son of Saul, directed by Laszlo Nemes
Best Actor – Vincent Lindon
Best Actress – Rooney Mara and Emmanuelle Bercot
Best Director – Hou Hsiao-hsien
Best Screenplay – Michel Franco (Chronic)
Jury Prize – The Lobster
25 May 2015 Current Affairs
Manoj Mishra Appointed as CMD of National Fertilizers Ltd
Manoj
Mishra has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)
of state-run National Fertilizers Limited (NFL). The post of CMD of NFL
was lying vacant since February 2014 after the retirement of then CMD
Neeru Abrol. Presently, Mishra is posted as Director Finance at State
Trading Corporation (STC).
Tamil Nadu CM announced Welfare Schemes Worth 1800 crore rupees
Tamil
Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa announced development and welfare
measures worth over 1800 crore rupees, including for improving roads and
drinking water facilities and extending assistance to needy families
headed by women.
Union Government Approves 21 FDI Proposals worth Rs 281 crore
Union
Government on 25 May approved 21 proposals of Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) worth 280 crore rupees. The approved FDI proposals were based on
recommendations of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) taken
in its meeting held on 30 April 2015.
ICICI Bank Launched “Voice Password” Facility For The Users
The
country’s largest private lender ICICI Bank Launched “Voice Password”
Facility For The Users. It is a new service for its customers in which
they can make their transactions by just using their voice. The
customers then have no need to use other means of authentication like a
password.
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