Current Affairs May 2022

Punjab Kings, Shikhar Dhawan becomes first player to hit 700 fours in IPL

Punjab Kings, Shikhar Dhawan becomes first player to hit 700 fours in IPL

Punjab Kings batsman, Shikhar Dhawan has become the first player to hit 700 fours in the history of the IPL. The batter has now a total of 701 IPL fours to his name, followed by David Warner (577) and Virat Kohli (576). He achieved this milestone during the match between PBKS and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede. Dhawan also become the […]

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Odisha win Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship 2022 title

Odisha win Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship 2022 title

Hockey Association of Odisha became the champion of the 12th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship 2022 after a victory over Hockey Karnataka in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Earlier, Jharkhand Hockey team has defeated Hockey Haryana by 3-2 in the third-fourth place match. Punam Barla (34′) has opened the scoring in the match in the third quarter as Odisha picked up the lead. Odisha hockey head

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Dr Jitendra Singh launches ‘BioRRAP’ portal for Biotech Researchers

Dr Jitendra Singh launches ‘BioRRAP’ portal for Biotech Researchers

Dr Jitendra Singh (Union Minister of State (IC) Ministry of Science and Technology) has launched Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-ups. The Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal (BioRRAP) will cater to all those seeking regulatory approval for biological research & development activity in the country. India will figure among the top 5 countries of the world by 2025

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Music Academy announces Sangita Kalanidhi awards

Music Academy announces Sangita Kalanidhi awards

The Music Academy has announced the Sangita Kalanidhi and other awards for various artistes from the years 2020-22. The Sangita Kalanidhi award will be given to: Renowned vocalist Neyveli R Santanagopalan (2020), eminent mridangam artiste Tiruvarur Bhakthavathsalam (2021) and violin duo Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi (2022). The Music academy also announced other awards including Nritya Kalanidhi for three recipients in the dance

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Tata Capital launches digital loan against shares facility

Tata Capital launches digital loan against shares facility

The Tata Capital Ltd has launched ‘Loan Against Shares’ an end-to-end integrated digital financial offering. Aims: To provide customers with an easy and seamless experience Through this facility the customers can avail loans up to ₹5 crores by simply pledging their dematerialised shares online, facilitated by NSDL. The loan amount can be customized based on the value of shares in the portfolio of the customer.

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HDFC Bank joins Retailio to launch co-branded credit cards

HDFC Bank joins Retailio to launch co-branded credit cards

HDFC Bank has joined hands with Retailio to launch of a new range of co-branded credit cards primarily targeted at chemists and pharmacies in the merchant segment. Retailio is the country’s largest B2B pharma marketplace. The co-branded credit card offers cashbacks on tax payments, reward points, and 5% Cashback on all Business essentials. The card also offers no-cost and low

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RBI formed panel to review customer service standards in banks, NBFCs

RBI formed panel to review customer service standards in banks, NBFCs

The Reserve Bank of India has set up a committee to review the efficacy, adequacy and quality of customer service in banks, NBFCs, and other entities regulated by it. The six-member committee headed by former RBI deputy governor B P Kanungo. He will submit a report within three months from the date of its first meeting. It will also review the evolving needs of the

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Time’s 100 most influential people 2022: Check the complete list

Time’s 100 most influential people 2022: Check the complete list

Supreme Court lawyer Karuna Nundy, business tycoon Gautam Adani and prominent Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez have been named among the world’s 100 most influential people of 2022 by TIME magazine. The list has been divided into six categories – Icons, Pioneers, Titans, Artists, Leaders and Innovators. While Adani has been named under the Titans

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