Current Affairs May 2024

India Successfully Tests Anti-Radiation Missile ‘Rudram-II’

India has achieved a significant milestone with the successful flight test of the indigenously developed anti-radiation missile Rudram-II. Fired from a Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft off the coast of Odisha, this missile is poised to become a vital asset for the Indian Armed Forces, serving as a force multiplier in suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) missions. Development and […]

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RBI Launches PRAVAAH, Retail Direct Mobile App, and FinTech Repository

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has unveiled three major initiatives: the Pravaah portal, the Retail Direct Mobile App, and a FinTech Repository. These initiatives, previously announced in the RBI’s bi-monthly Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies in April 2023, April 2024, and December 2023, aim to enhance regulatory processes, provide easier

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Shahid Afridi Appointed as ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Brand Ambassador

The International Cricket Council (ICC), the global governing body of cricket, has appointed the legendary Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi as the brand ambassador for the upcoming 9th ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. This highly anticipated tournament will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States of America from 1st to 29th June 2024.

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IPL 2024 Award Winners, Check the Complete list

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the IPL 2024 title, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final. KKR’s Sunil Narine was named the Most Valuable Player and Ultimate Fantasy Player of the Season. SRH’s Nitish Kumar Reddy was the Emerging Player of the Season. Virat Kohli (RCB) won the Orange Cap for most runs, while Harshal

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NHPC Honoured with ‘The Economic Times HR World Future Ready Organization Award 2024-25’

NHPC, India’s premier hydropower company, has been bestowed with the prestigious ‘The Economic Times HR World Future Ready Organization Award 2024-25’. This coveted recognition highlights NHPC’s unwavering commitment to fostering a future-ready workforce and its strategic approach to human resource management. Holistic Approach to Employee Development The award acknowledges NHPC’s comprehensive efforts in upskilling employees, implementing Environmental,

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India Records Positive Growth Among Top 5 World Steel Producers in April

India is the only country among the world’s top five crude steel producers to record positive growth in April 2024, according to the World Steel Association. India, the second-largest crude steel producer globally, achieved a growth rate of 3.9% compared to April 2023. Global Steel Production Trends World crude steel production in April 2024 was 155.7 million tonnes,

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Mission ISHAN: Streamlining India’s Airspace for Enhanced Efficiency

India is embarking on Mission ISHAN, aimed at consolidating its fragmented airspace management into a single, unified system headquartered in Nagpur. This move promises to revolutionize air traffic management, benefitting both airlines and passengers. Current Scenario Currently, India’s airspace is divided into four flight information regions (FIRs) and a sub-FIR, each managed independently. This decentralization poses

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Over 4000 Gangetic Dolphins in India: Indian Wildlife Institute

According to a recent report by the Wildlife Institute of India, there are more than 4000 Gangetic dolphins in the Gangetic River basin. Over 2000 of these dolphins are found in Uttar Pradesh, primarily in the Chambal River. This increase suggests that the river’s pollution levels are declining, and the government’s conservation efforts are proving effective. Gangetic River Dolphin The Ganges river

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Australia to Host AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed Australia as the hosts for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. The continental football governing body made this announcement after the AFC Executive Committee ratified the recommendations of the AFC Women’s Football Committee at its meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Central Asian Debut in 2029 In a significant development, Uzbekistan has been chosen to host the

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World’s Highest Observatory Inaugurated in Chile by University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo has inaugurated the Atacama Observatory (TAO), which has been awarded a Guinness World Record for being the highest observatory in the world. Situated at a staggering 5,640 meters above sea level on the summit of Cerro Chajnantor in the Antofagasta Region of Chile, TAO stands as a testament to human ingenuity

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