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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 18, 2022

May 18, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 18, 2022. INDIA – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches 2 indigenously built warships ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’; built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) – India hosts SCO-RATS (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation–Council ..

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Forbes’ list of highest paid athletes

May 17, 2022

Forbes’ recently released the annual ranking of the world’s highest-paid athletes. Who is the highest-paid athlete of 2022? Lionel Messi. He topped the Forbes list for the second time (the first was in 2019). How much money is earned by ..

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India wins maiden Thomas Cup Title

May 17, 2022

India created history by winning the Thomas Cup title for the first time. What is the Thomas cup? It is an international badminton competition among men’s teams of various countries of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). It is also known ..

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‘World Migratory Bird Day 2022’

May 17, 2022

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is marked twice a year on the second Saturday in May and the second Saturday in October. When is World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) celebrated in 2022? In 2022, World Migratory Bird Day is on ..

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SEBI Directions on Collective Investment Scheme

May 17, 2022

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) amended collective investment schemes (CIS) rules. What are the new regulations? SEBI enhanced the net worth criteria and track record requirements for entities managing collective investment schemes (CIS). Applicants or promoters of CIS ..

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International Day of Living Together in Peace

May 17, 2022

On the 16th of May, the International Day of Living Together in Peace is celebrated annually. Why is this day celebrated? The day is celebrated to highlight the unity in diversity and differences. People from across the world are of ..

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India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) project

May 17, 2022

Analysis of the data from the India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) was recently released. What is the India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI)? It is a five-year initiative by the Union Ministry of Health and Family welfare, the Indian Council of ..

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Indian Start-ups in WEF ‘Technological Pioneers Community’

May 17, 2022

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced that 100 new start-ups have joined its Technology Pioneers Community. The start-ups are from various sectors including healthcare, financial services, metaverse, food production etc. Out of the 100, 5 start-ups are from India. ..

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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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