Page-28 of Current Affairs - May, 2023

IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook

According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Regional Economic Outlook, economies across the Middle East and Central Asia are likely to slow down this year due to persistently high inflation and rising interest rates. This report states that factors such ..

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Ban on Diesel Four-Wheelers

India is set to ban the use of diesel-powered four-wheelers in cities with over 10 lakh population by 2027, according to a report commissioned by the oil ministry. It recommended a gradual elimination of motorcycles, scooters, and three-wheelers that are ..

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Kerala Travel Mart (KTM)

The second edition of the Kerala Travel Mart (KTM), a flagship event of Kerala’s tourism apex forum KTM Society, will be held virtually from May 9 to May 12. The aim of this event is to reach out to trade ..

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Swamp Deer Released into Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR)

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) is located in Madhya Pradesh’s eastern Satpura hill range of Umaria and Katni districts. The name “Bandhavgarh” means “Brother’s Fort” in Hindi and is derived from the mythological story of Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana. ..

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Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana

Coal India Limited (CIL) has been supporting the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) initiative as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Recently, the third phase of the TBSY was launched to commemorate World Thalassemia Day. Union Minister of ..

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MiG-21 Jet in India – An Overview

The MiG-21 is among the six fighter jets flown by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and has been the backbone of the force for a long time. The MiG-21 is a fighter aircraft that is capable of performing a range ..

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First Dubai FinTech Summit

Dubai is making strides towards becoming a global business hub, with its strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and investor-friendly policies. Recently, the city hosted the inaugural Dubai FinTech Summit from May 8th to 9th, which was hosted by the Dubai International ..

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Tungnath Temple

On March 27, a notification was issued by the central government to declare the ancient Tungnath temple as a monument of national importance. Tungnath temple, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus. It ..

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36th CISO Deep-Dive Training Programme

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) is currently conducting its 36th edition of the CISO Deep-Dive training programme from May 8 to 12, 2023. The training programme, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), aimed to build the capacities ..

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First China-Central Asia Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will be hosting a summit with the leaders of five Central Asian nations next week. This is part of China’s plan to increase its influence in the region. The summit is named China-Central Asia Summit and ..

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