Page-21 of Current Affairs - May, 2022

Intersolar Europe 2022 Event

May 12, 2022

The solar industry has gathered in Munich, Germany for the Intersolar Europe 2022 that is being held from 11th to 13th May 2022. This event is providing a wide range of solar thermal, photovoltaics (PV), and solar plant solutions. Who ..

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Yoon Suk Yeol: New President of South Korea – Update (May, 2022)

May 12, 2022

On 10th May 2022, Yoon Suk-yeol was sworn in as the new president of South Korea in Seoul’s National Assembly. He took office at a time when there are high ongoing tensions with North Korea. When was the election result ..

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Romain Rolland’ Book Prize

May 12, 2022

The Bengali translation of the French novel “Meursault, contre- enquête” (The Meursault Investigation) was awarded the Romain Rolland Book Prize 2022. This year’s award is the 5th edition of this book prize. Who is the writer of the novel “Meursault, ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 12, 2022

May 12, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 12, 2022. INDIA – SC stays 152-year-old sedition law under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code till review by Govt – Criminalising marital rape: Delhi High Court delivers 1:1 ..

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SEBI Advisory Committee on ESG-related Matters

May 11, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently set up an advisory committee for advising on Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) related matters in India’s securities market. Who will be the head of the advisory committee? The advisory committee ..

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Record Fall of Indian Rupee

May 11, 2022

On May 9th Indian Rupee fell to its all-time low against the US Dollar, closing at 77.50 per USD. Why did the value of the Indian Rupee fall? Due to rising inflation, US Federal Reserve increased the interest rate. This ..

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UIDAI on Using Aadhar data in crime investigations

May 11, 2022

Recently, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has told the Delhi High Court that fingerprints found at a crime scene cannot be matched against the Aadhaar database to identify criminals. Why did UIDAI object to using fingerprints for identifying ..

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15-year low Wheat Procurement

May 11, 2022

In the current marketing season, Wheat procurement by government agencies is set to dip to a 15-year low. How much Wheat procurement is expected in the current season? It is expected that 18.5 million tonnes (mt) of wheat will be ..

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USA Affordable Connectivity Program

May 11, 2022

A new initiative has been announced by US President Joe Biden to expand the access to high-speed internet for low-income households across the United States for around USD 30 per month. How many broadband providers have partnered for this program? ..

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Appointment of Supreme Court judges in India

May 11, 2022

Recently, the Union government notified the appointment of two judges as judges of the Supreme Court. Who are the two new judges of the Supreme Court? Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia: Justice Dhulia hails from Uttarakhand and is the grandson of a ..

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