Current Affairs for Competitive Exam \u2013 19 May 2022 <\/h2>\n\n\n\nWCR develops battery-operated dual-mode locomotive \u2018Navdoot\u2019<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"WCR](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T110450.740.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWest Central Railway has developed a battery-operated dual-mode locomotive named Navdoot. This engine runs on both modes i.e. battery and electricity. Currently, it is being used during shunting of trains at Jabalpur, Mudwara, and other stations on a trial basis. AIR correspondent reports that this e-engine can pull 18 coaches at a speed of 30 kmph. It has 84 batteries and has a capacity to pull 400 tonnes at present. Chief Public Relations Officer of West Central Railway Rahul Jaipuria told AIR that this innovation has been performed by the Electric Department of New Katni Junction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This Dual Mode Locomotive has also received the Best Innovation Award from the Railway Board.<\/strong> Railways will save 1000 litres of diesel every day with this new locomotive. After clearing all the trials, it will be used more widely.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPSBs frauds decline by 51% to Rs 40,295 crore<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"PSBs](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T110709.807.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAccording to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Public sector banks have reported over a 51% dip in the amount involved in frauds to Rs 40,295.25 crore during the financial year ended March 2022. The 12 PSBs had reported frauds worth Rs 81,921.54 crore in the preceding fiscal 2020-21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, the number of fraud cases has fallen slightly as a total of 7,940 frauds were reported by the PSBs in 2021-22, against 9,933 incidents reported in FY21. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Naveen Srivastava appointed as new ambassador to Nepal<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Naveen](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T110833.328.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNaveen Srivastava, presently working as an additional secretary in the external affairs ministry has been appointed as the next ambassador to Nepal. He succeeded Vinay Kwatra, who has recently become the foreign secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has played a key role in diplomatic and military talks with China to tackle the military standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). During the recent visit of PM Modi to Nepal, both countries have signed six agreements to strengthen ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
World AIDS Vaccine Day Or HIV Vaccine Awareness Day 2022<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"World](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T111004.488.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWorld AIDS Vaccine Day is celebrated each year to raise awareness about the importance of HIV vaccinations in preventing HIV infection and AIDS. It is observed on May 18 each year and is also known as the HIV Vaccine Awareness Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The observance of this day is led by the National Institutes of Health(NIH) \u2013 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), United States of America. The Red Ribbon is an internationally recognized symbol of AIDS awareness. It is worn in support of people living with HIV and in remembrance of those who have died.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
History:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe origin of the World AIDS Vaccine Day is rooted in a speech delivered by former US President Bill Clinton on May 18, 1997, at the Morgan State University, Maryland. The first-ever World AIDS Vaccine Day or HIV Vaccine Awareness Day was observed on 18th May 1998, as a commemoration of U.S. President Bill Clinton\u2019s 1997 declaration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emirates Telecom buys 9.8% stake in Vodafone for $4.4 billion<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Emirates](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T111152.144.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEmirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC \u201ce&\u201d (Etisalat Group) has acquired approximately 2,766 million shares in Vodafone Group Plc aggregating to $4.4 billion. The shares represent 9.8% of Vodafone\u2019s issued share capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The transaction is in process with e&\u2019s ambition to be a global player in telecom and technology. Vodafone Headquarters: Berkshire, United Kingdom; Chairman: Jean-Fran\u00e7ols van Boxmeer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sebi notifies rules to strengthen the regulatory framework for CIS<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Sebi](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T111314.522.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSecurities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has enhanced the net worth criteria and track record requirements with an aim to strengthen the regulatory framework for collective investment schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SEBI has mandated a minimum of 20 investors and a subscription amount of at least Rs 20 crore for each Collective Investment Scheme (CIS). SEBI has put a cap on cross-shareholding in Collective Investment Management Company (CIMC) to 10% to avoid conflict of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
World bank sanctions USD 350 billion to Gujarat\u2019 SRESTHA-G project<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"World](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T111510.933.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe World Bank has approved USD 350 million as financial aid for the Systems Reform Endeavors for Transformed Health Achievement in Gujarat -SRESTHA-G project. The project will include transforming key health delivery systems in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focus area: Improve the quality, equity, and comprehensiveness of primary healthcare, services for adolescent girls and the capacity of disease surveillance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gujarat Governor: Acharya Devvrat; CM: Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India overtakes Germany to become 4th largest vehicle market<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"India](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T111649.192.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAccording to the report released by Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d\u2019Automobiles (OICA),<\/strong> India<\/strong> has surpassed Germany <\/strong>to become 4th largest vehicle market in the world. The 1st was occupied by China, followed by the US and Japan. According to the latest numbers sourced from OICA, the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d\u2019Automobiles \u2013 the international trade association formed of 39 national automotive industry trade associations \u2013 India saw 3,759,398 vehicles sold in 2021, compared to 2,973,319 vehicles in Germany. This translates to a difference of almost 26 percent. <\/p>\n\n\n\nKey points of the report:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Interestingly, it was in 2019 when India had first grabbed the fourth spot and was expected to become the third-largest by 2025. It\u2019s still possible for the country to reach the place, but it would mean surpassing Japan which saw sales of 4,448,340 units in 2021. <\/li>
- The personal mobility space is around 33 vehicles per 1,000 which is one of the lowest compared to the developed market.<\/li>
- The topmost position is secured by China however the automobile sales remained stagnant. Similarly, the United States of America (USA) too reported 4 per cent growth. v.Thirdly, Japan holds the 3rd position however it shrunk compared to both 2020 and 2019.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Adani Group to buy Ambuja Cements, ACC for $10.5 bn<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Adani](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T111823.931.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBillionaire Gautam Adani on Sunday won the race to acquire Swiss cement major Holcim\u2019s stake in Ambuja Cements and its subsidiary ACC for $10.5 bn (around Rs 81,361 crore), including the open offers. The value for the Holcim stake and open offer consideration makes this the largest ever acquisition by Adani and India\u2019s largest-ever Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transaction<\/strong> in the infrastructure and materials space. \u201cOur move into the cement business is yet another validation of our belief in our nation\u2019s growth story<\/p>\n\n\n\nHolcim owns 63.19 per cent in Ambuja Cement and 4.48 per cent in ACC. Ambuja Cement, in turn, owns 50.05 per cent in ACC. The Adani family will make an open offer to buy 26 per cent in these two companies from non-promoter shareholders, as per market regulator, the Sebi\u2019s norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM Modi unveils India\u2019s first 5G test bed, estimated to be worth Rs 220 crore<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"PM](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T112015.361.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong> on Tuesday inaugurated the country\u2019s first 5G testbed to enable startups and industry players to test and validate their products locally and reduce dependence on foreign facilities. The testbed has been set up at a cost of around Rs 220 crore. The Prime Minister said the 5G testbed is a significant step toward self-reliance in the direction of critical and modern technologies while speaking at the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India\u2019s<\/strong> silver jubilee celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe 5G testbed has been developed as a multi-institute collaborative project by eight institutes led by IIT Madras. Because there was no 5G testbed in the United States, entrepreneurs and other industry players had to fly abroad to test and certify their products before they could be installed in a 5G network. IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IISc Bangalore, Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER), and Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology were among the other institutions involved in the research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Kamal Bawa Elected to US\u2019 National Academy of Sciences<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Dr](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T112148.162.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDr. Kamal Bawa, a noted, Indian born, conservation biologist and President of the Bengaluru-based Ashoka Trust for Research and Ecology and Environment (ATREE) was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Election to the 170-year-old Academy is a recognition of the significant contributions to science by its members. Dr. Kamal Bawa is also an elected fellow of the Royal Society (London) and the American Philosophical Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Bawa had brought together a few scientists from India\u2019s leading institutions to develop the National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Wellbeing under the banner of the Biodiversity Collaborative which got the backing of the office of the principal scientific adviser to the Government of India and is currently funded by the Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gram Unnati appoints former CEC Sunil Arora as non-executive chairman<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Gram](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T112322.468.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGram Unnati (Agritech startup) has appointed former chief election commissioner Sunil Arora as the new non-executive chairman of its board. He is a retired civil servant (IAS) with an experience of over 36 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has served as secretary in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Gram Unnati was founded by IIT Kharagpur graduate Aneesh Jain in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CEO of Gram Unnati: Aneesh Jain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government announces formation of Cotton Council of India<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Government](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T112444.916.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Government has announced the formation of the Cotton Council of India under the Chairmanship of veteran cotton man Suresh Bhai Kotak. The first meeting of the proposed council has been scheduled for the 28th of May 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The council will discuss, deliberate, and prepare a robust action plan for bringing out a tangible improvement in this field. The import of cotton will be permitted duty-free till the bill of lading is dated September 30, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Punjab CM launches \u2018Lok Milni\u2019 for redressal of public grievances<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Punjab](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/download-2022-05-19T112619.290.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPunjab CM, Bhagwant Mann has launched the first-of-its-kind public interaction programme Lok Milni to hear the grievances of people and issued directions for their redressal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aim: Providing a single-window platform to the people for redressal of their complaints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Previously, the Lok Milni program was named \u2018janta darbar\u2019. This event helps to facilitate the people for resolving their long-pending administrative issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWest Central Railway has developed a battery-operated dual-mode locomotive named Navdoot. This engine runs on both modes i.e. battery and electricity. Currently, it is being used during shunting of trains at Jabalpur, Mudwara, and other stations on a trial basis. AIR correspondent reports that this e-engine can pull 18 coaches at a speed of 30 kmph. It has 84 batteries and has a capacity to pull 400 tonnes at present. Chief Public Relations Officer of West Central Railway Rahul Jaipuria told AIR that this innovation has been performed by the Electric Department of New Katni Junction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This Dual Mode Locomotive has also received the Best Innovation Award from the Railway Board.<\/strong> Railways will save 1000 litres of diesel every day with this new locomotive. After clearing all the trials, it will be used more widely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Public sector banks have reported over a 51% dip in the amount involved in frauds to Rs 40,295.25 crore during the financial year ended March 2022. The 12 PSBs had reported frauds worth Rs 81,921.54 crore in the preceding fiscal 2020-21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But, the number of fraud cases has fallen slightly as a total of 7,940 frauds were reported by the PSBs in 2021-22, against 9,933 incidents reported in FY21. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Naveen Srivastava, presently working as an additional secretary in the external affairs ministry has been appointed as the next ambassador to Nepal. He succeeded Vinay Kwatra, who has recently become the foreign secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He has played a key role in diplomatic and military talks with China to tackle the military standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). During the recent visit of PM Modi to Nepal, both countries have signed six agreements to strengthen ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n World AIDS Vaccine Day is celebrated each year to raise awareness about the importance of HIV vaccinations in preventing HIV infection and AIDS. It is observed on May 18 each year and is also known as the HIV Vaccine Awareness Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The observance of this day is led by the National Institutes of Health(NIH) \u2013 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), United States of America. The Red Ribbon is an internationally recognized symbol of AIDS awareness. It is worn in support of people living with HIV and in remembrance of those who have died.<\/p>\n\n\n\n History:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The origin of the World AIDS Vaccine Day is rooted in a speech delivered by former US President Bill Clinton on May 18, 1997, at the Morgan State University, Maryland. The first-ever World AIDS Vaccine Day or HIV Vaccine Awareness Day was observed on 18th May 1998, as a commemoration of U.S. President Bill Clinton\u2019s 1997 declaration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC \u201ce&\u201d (Etisalat Group) has acquired approximately 2,766 million shares in Vodafone Group Plc aggregating to $4.4 billion. The shares represent 9.8% of Vodafone\u2019s issued share capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The transaction is in process with e&\u2019s ambition to be a global player in telecom and technology. Vodafone Headquarters: Berkshire, United Kingdom; Chairman: Jean-Fran\u00e7ols van Boxmeer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has enhanced the net worth criteria and track record requirements with an aim to strengthen the regulatory framework for collective investment schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The SEBI has mandated a minimum of 20 investors and a subscription amount of at least Rs 20 crore for each Collective Investment Scheme (CIS). SEBI has put a cap on cross-shareholding in Collective Investment Management Company (CIMC) to 10% to avoid conflict of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The World Bank has approved USD 350 million as financial aid for the Systems Reform Endeavors for Transformed Health Achievement in Gujarat -SRESTHA-G project. The project will include transforming key health delivery systems in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Focus area: Improve the quality, equity, and comprehensiveness of primary healthcare, services for adolescent girls and the capacity of disease surveillance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gujarat Governor: Acharya Devvrat; CM: Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the report released by Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d\u2019Automobiles (OICA),<\/strong> India<\/strong> has surpassed Germany <\/strong>to become 4th largest vehicle market in the world. The 1st was occupied by China, followed by the US and Japan. According to the latest numbers sourced from OICA, the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d\u2019Automobiles \u2013 the international trade association formed of 39 national automotive industry trade associations \u2013 India saw 3,759,398 vehicles sold in 2021, compared to 2,973,319 vehicles in Germany. This translates to a difference of almost 26 percent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Key points of the report:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Billionaire Gautam Adani on Sunday won the race to acquire Swiss cement major Holcim\u2019s stake in Ambuja Cements and its subsidiary ACC for $10.5 bn (around Rs 81,361 crore), including the open offers. The value for the Holcim stake and open offer consideration makes this the largest ever acquisition by Adani and India\u2019s largest-ever Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transaction<\/strong> in the infrastructure and materials space. \u201cOur move into the cement business is yet another validation of our belief in our nation\u2019s growth story<\/p>\n\n\n\n Holcim owns 63.19 per cent in Ambuja Cement and 4.48 per cent in ACC. Ambuja Cement, in turn, owns 50.05 per cent in ACC. The Adani family will make an open offer to buy 26 per cent in these two companies from non-promoter shareholders, as per market regulator, the Sebi\u2019s norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong> on Tuesday inaugurated the country\u2019s first 5G testbed to enable startups and industry players to test and validate their products locally and reduce dependence on foreign facilities. The testbed has been set up at a cost of around Rs 220 crore. The Prime Minister said the 5G testbed is a significant step toward self-reliance in the direction of critical and modern technologies while speaking at the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India\u2019s<\/strong> silver jubilee celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 5G testbed has been developed as a multi-institute collaborative project by eight institutes led by IIT Madras. Because there was no 5G testbed in the United States, entrepreneurs and other industry players had to fly abroad to test and certify their products before they could be installed in a 5G network. IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IISc Bangalore, Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER), and Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology were among the other institutions involved in the research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Kamal Bawa, a noted, Indian born, conservation biologist and President of the Bengaluru-based Ashoka Trust for Research and Ecology and Environment (ATREE) was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Election to the 170-year-old Academy is a recognition of the significant contributions to science by its members. Dr. Kamal Bawa is also an elected fellow of the Royal Society (London) and the American Philosophical Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr Bawa had brought together a few scientists from India\u2019s leading institutions to develop the National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Wellbeing under the banner of the Biodiversity Collaborative which got the backing of the office of the principal scientific adviser to the Government of India and is currently funded by the Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gram Unnati (Agritech startup) has appointed former chief election commissioner Sunil Arora as the new non-executive chairman of its board. He is a retired civil servant (IAS) with an experience of over 36 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He has served as secretary in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Gram Unnati was founded by IIT Kharagpur graduate Aneesh Jain in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CEO of Gram Unnati: Aneesh Jain<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Government has announced the formation of the Cotton Council of India under the Chairmanship of veteran cotton man Suresh Bhai Kotak. The first meeting of the proposed council has been scheduled for the 28th of May 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The council will discuss, deliberate, and prepare a robust action plan for bringing out a tangible improvement in this field. The import of cotton will be permitted duty-free till the bill of lading is dated September 30, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Punjab CM, Bhagwant Mann has launched the first-of-its-kind public interaction programme Lok Milni to hear the grievances of people and issued directions for their redressal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aim: Providing a single-window platform to the people for redressal of their complaints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Previously, the Lok Milni program was named \u2018janta darbar\u2019. 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