Page-17 of Current Affairs - May, 2022

ISRO: Test of Solid rocket booster HS-200

May 18, 2022

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently successfully tested the HS200 solid rocket booster. Where was the test conducted? The testing was done at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh). What is the HS200 solid rocket booster? It ..

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Italian Open 2022 – Highlights

May 18, 2022

The 2022 Italian Open was concluded recently on 15th May 2022. Who are the winners of the Italian Open 2022? Men’s singles: Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Men’s doubles: Nikola Mektić and Mate Pavić (Croatia) Women’s singles: Iga Świątek (Poland) Women’s doubles: ..

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Bangladesh offer on Chittagong Port

May 18, 2022

Bangladesh Prime Minister offered India the use of the Chittagong Port in Bangladesh. What is the advantage of the offer? Access to the Chittagong Port will benefit India’s northeastern states like Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. Why the offer is ..

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Incredible India International Cruise Conference (IIICC)

May 18, 2022

Recently, the first Incredible India International Cruise Conference (IIICC) was organized. Who organized the conference? It is a two-day event jointly organized by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & ..

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Punjab ‘Lok Milni’ Scheme

May 18, 2022

Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab heard the grievances of the people of the state and issued redressal directions in ‘Lok Milni’, a first-of-its-kind public interaction programme that was launched on 16th May 2022. What is the aim of ..

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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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Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse 2022

May 18, 2022

The first lunar eclipse of 2022 occurred on May 15th. The Moon was seen in stunning red color. This is also called a Super Moon and a Blood Moon. It is a ‘total lunar eclipse.’ Is this lunar eclipse visible ..

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Surat (Guided Missile Destroyer) & Udaygiri (Stealth Frigate)

May 18, 2022

Rajnath Singh, India’s Defence Minister launched the frigate INS Udaygiri and Indian Navy destroyer warship INS Surat on 17th Amy 2022 in Mumbai. Both the ships have been launched under which programme? INS ‘Surat’ is the fourth and last of ..

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