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250th Birth Anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy

May 25, 2022

On May 22nd, the ministry of culture held the inaugural ceremony to commemorate the yearlong celebrations of Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s 250th birth anniversary. What are the highlights of the inaugural ceremony? The inaugural ceremony was held at Raja Ram ..

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Anthony Albanese: Australia’s New Prime Minister

May 24, 2022

On 23rd May 2022, Anthony Albanese was sworn in as Australia’s 31st Prime Minister. He is the first Italian Australian to become prime minister. He took the oath with a promise of swift action on climate change, gender equality, and ..

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Vinai Kumar Saxena: New L-G of Delhi

May 24, 2022

On 23rd May 2022, President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Vinai Kumar Saxena as Delhi’s new Lieutenant Governor. Before being appointed as the LG of Delhi, he served as the chairperson of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission. What is the ..

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‘Mujib- The Making of a Nation’ Film

May 21, 2022

The feature film, ‘Mujib- the Making of a Nation’ portrays the relations between India and Bangladesh. Shyam Benegal has directed this film. Where was the trailer for this film launched? The trailer for this film was launched by Anurag Thakur, ..

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S S Mundra- New BSE Chairperson

May 19, 2022

On 17th May 2022, BSE Limited announced approval has been given for the appointment of SS Mundra as the company’s chairperson. Mundra was the Public Interest Director at BSE. Who will be replaced by Mundra as the chairperson? Justice Vikramajit ..

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Devasahayam Pillai: First Indian layman declared Saint

May 18, 2022

Devasahayam Pillai became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by the Vatican. Who canonized Devasahayam Pillai? Pope Francis of the Vatican canonized Devasahayam during the Canonization Mass in St Peter’s Basilica. Who else are declared saints by ..

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‘Elisabeth Borne’: New Prime Minister of France

May 17, 2022

In France, Elisabeth Borne has been appointed as the country’s new prime minister on 16th May 2022. She becomes the second woman in the history of France to hold this post. Who is she succeeding for this post? Borne held ..

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Manik Saha: Tripura’s New Chief Minister

May 17, 2022

Manik Saha has taken oath as the new Chief Minister of Tripura on 15th May 2022. Why was he elected as the Chief Minister? He was elected as the new Chief Minister of the state after former CM Biplab Kumar ..

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Global Nursing Award 2022

May 16, 2022

Anna Qabale Duba from Marsabit County, Kenya was conferred the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2022 in an award ceremony that was held at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai. How many nurses were selected for this prize? From 24,000 nurses 10 ..

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Ranil Wickremesinghe- Sri Lanka’s New PM

May 14, 2022

On 12th May 2022, Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the 26th prime minister of Sri Lanka. He was sworn in as the PM to steady the nation’s economy which is debt-ridden and to end the ongoing political turmoil. His ..

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