Current Affairs - May, 2020

Existence of Earth like planet orbiting Proxima Centauri confirmed

May 31, 2020

On May 30, 2020, the international team of scientists confirmed the existence of the planet that is of the size of the earth. The planet is revolving Proxima Centauri star in the Alpha Centauri star system. Highlights The planet has ..

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GoI launches “Responsible AI for Youth” programme and an AI Portal

May 31, 2020

On May 30, 2020, the Union Minister Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad launched an initiative called “Responsible AI for Youth” and an Artificial Intelligence Portal called www.ai.gov.in. Highlights The programme and the portal were launched to commemorate the first anniversary of ..

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Birth of New Planets witnessed first time in human history

May 31, 2020

The SPHERE instrument of the Very Large Telescope has captured the birth of new planet in the AB Aurigae star system recently. This is the first time in human history the birth of a star is being witnessed. Highlights The ..

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“Indian National Super Model” launched by DST

May 31, 2020

On May 31, 2020, the Department of Science and Technology operating under Ministry of Science and Technology launched the Indian National Super Model. The Model was launched to help monitor transmission of COVID-19 infection. Highlights The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for ..

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29 May: International Everest Day observed

May 30, 2020

The International Everest Day is observed every year on 29 May. The day is celebrated with processions, memorial events, and special events in Kathmandu, Nepal and the Everest region. Background The day is observed every year in memory of the ..

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Tax Heads of BRICS met through Video Conference

May 30, 2020

On May 29, 2020, the Heads of Tax authorities of BRICS met through video conference. The Conference was hosted by Russia. Highlights The meeting was attended by the Heads of Tax Authorities of Russia, Brazil, India, China and South Africa. ..

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K-FON Project of Kerala to be implemented by December

May 30, 2020

On May 30, 2020, the Kerala Government announced that the ambitious project of the state called the K-FON (Kerala Fibre Optic Network) project is to be implemented by December 2020. Key Features of the Project Under the K-FON project the ..

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Goa celebrates Statehood Day

May 30, 2020

On May 30, 2020, Goa celebrated its Statehood Day. Goa was the 25th state to join the union of India. History As India gained independence on August 15, 1947, India requested the Portugese to cede their territories. However, Portuguese refused. ..

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