Latest Current Affairs in 2022 : May 2022 Current Affairs, GKToday, Great Learning

1 .

Who has been re-appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paytm?

A)

Vijay Shekhar Sharma

B)

Ritesh Agarwal

C)

Bhavish Aggarwal

D)

Ashneer Grover

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has been re-appointed as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the fintech company, the company informed the exchanges on Saturday.

Sharma has been reappointed to the post for a period of five years with effect from December 19, 2022.

In the same notification, the company also informed that Madhur Deora, the Chief Financial Officer of the company, has been appointed as an Additional Director w.e.f. May 20, 2022 for a period of five years..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : May 22, 2022

2 .

When is International Day for Biological Diversity or World Biodiversity Day is observed on every year?

A)

May 21st

B)

May 22nd

C)

May 23rd

D)

May 24th

Correct Answer : Option (B) - May 22nd

Biodiversity is a broad phrase that refers to the diversity and variability of life on Earth. It is self-evident that the ecological world's equilibrium is required for survival. Every year on May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity commemorates the value of biodiversity.

The purpose of the day is to raise awareness about the environment and all species that live on this planet. It also encourages people to recognise and address similar concerns and issues.

Theme : “Building a shared future for all life” is the theme of International Day for Biological Diversity for 2022. The theme was chosen to continue developing momentum and support the post-2020 global biodiversity framework at the forthcoming UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15).

History : The United Nations General Assembly designated May 22 as International Day for Biological Diversity in December 2000. When the United Nations conducted its "Earth Conference" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992, special emphasis was placed on environmental conservation and protection. Following that, Biodiversity Day was observed on December 29 until 2000, when the date was changed to May 22..

Source : NDTV

Published On : May 22, 2022

3 .

When is Gama Pehlwan birthday celebrated every year?

A)

May 20th

B)

May 21st

C)

May 22nd

D)

May 23rd

Correct Answer : Option (C) - May 22nd

Gama Pehlwan, considered unbeatable in the ring, was one of the top wrestlers of all time. ‘The Great Gama’ remained undefeated in international matches throughout his career, and was even given the title of “Tiger” after he won the World Wrestling Championship in 1927. His real name was Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, and is commonly known as Rustam-e-Hind.

It’s Gama Pehlwan’s 144th birth anniversary on Sunday, May 22th, 2022, and the day’s Google Doodle celebrates his life and accomplishments. Created by guest artist Vrinda Zaveri, the doodle shows Gama holding a gada (mace) and ready for a bout.

Born on May 22, 1878, Gama started wrestling at a young age.

The Google Doodle page on Gama Pehlwan says his workout routine included 500 lunges and 500 pushups when he was only 10 years old. He won a lunge contest in 1888, competing with over 400 wrestlers from around the country. He was said to have been 15 years old when he picked up wrestling as a profession. He went on to become a national hero and world champion by 1910.

He stayed in Lahore after Partition, and died there in 1960..

Source : ABP Live

Published On : May 22, 2022

4 .

When the "International Tea Day" Celebrated on every year?

A)

May 20th

B)

May 21st

C)

May 22nd

D)

May 23rd

Correct Answer : Option (B) - May 21st

The International Tea Day is observed on May 21st every year. The day is known to create awareness about safe working conditions for the tea workers, fair trade and a sustainable environment to improve the production of tea. The Day will promote and foster collective actions to implement activities in favour of the sustainable production and consumption of tea and raise awareness of its importance in fighting hunger and poverty.

History of International Tea Day : The United Nations General Assembly has designated May 21st as International Tea Day based on a proposal moved by India at the FAO Intergovernmental Group (IGG) on Tea in October 2015.

Before 2019, December 15th is celebrated as International Tea Day in tea producing nations such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda, India and Tanzania.

The first International Tea Day was held in Delhi, India in 2005. It was in 2015 that the Indian government proposed the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation to expand this day globally. The day is observed in the month of May because it is during this time of the year that tea production begins in most countries.

Published On : May 21, 2022

5 .

Who has installed the "world's highest weather station" on Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,830 metres?

A)

National Public Radio

B)

American Geographical Society

C)

National Press Photographers Association

D)

National Geographic Society

Correct Answer : Option (D) - National Geographic Society

A team of experts from the National Geographic Society has installed the "world's highest weather station" on Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,830 metres to automatically measure various meteorological phenomena, the Nepalese media reported on Thursday(19th May 2022).

Nepal's Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said the automatic weather station was installed a few metres below summit point last week as the snow and ice on the summit are not suitable for fixing equipment.

The weather monitoring system, powered by solar energy, is supposed to measure various meteorological phenomena like air temperature, wind speed and direction, air pressure, change in surface height of snow, and incoming and outgoing short and long wave radiation.

The NatGeo team, led by climate scientist Baker Perry from the Appalachian State University in the US, consisted of climbers and scientists, many of whom scaled the world's highest peak while installing the weather station..

Source : NDTV

Published On : May 21, 2022

6 .

When is Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on every year?

A)

May 21st

B)

May 22nd

C)

May 23rd

D)

May 24th

Correct Answer : Option (A) - May 21st

Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on May 21st in India every year. The objective behind observance of this day is to wean away the youth from terrorism and the cult of violence by highlighting the suffering of common people and showing how it is prejudicial to the national interest.

It was on this day in the year 1991 that former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated. This year commemorates Rajiv Gandhi’s 30th death anniversary as India observes Anti-Terrorism Day.

It is proposed by MHA that the 'Anti-Terrorism Pledge" may be taken solemnly by the officials in their rooms/offices itself, keeping in view the safety of participants and organisers and avoiding public gatherings.

ANTI-TERRORISM DAY HISTORY : The official announcement of National Anti Terrorism Day was made after the assassination of India's seventh Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on May 21, 1991. He was killed in Tamil Nadu in a campaign by a terrorist. Then, under V.P. Singh’s government, the center decided to observe May 21 as Anti-Terrorism Day. On this day, an Anti-Terrorism pledge is made in all government offices, public sector undertakings, other public institutions, etc..

Source : India Today

Published On : May 21, 2022

7 .

Who allowed mining companies to export iron ore extracted from mines in Ballari, Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts of Karnataka?

A)

Ministry of Mines

B)

Ministry of Home Affairs

C)

High Court of Karnataka

D)

Supreme Court of India

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court of India on Friday(20th May 2022) permitted mining firms to export their excavated iron ore from mines in three districts of Karnataka- Ballari, Chitradurga, and Tumakuru.

A bench of Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli took into consideration the stand of the Central government and lifted the curb on the export of iron ore..

Source : The Print

Published On : May 21, 2022

8 .

When is the "World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development" celebrated around the world every year?

A)

19th May

B)

20th May

C)

21st May

D)

22nd May

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 21st May

Held every year on 21st May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.

The pandemic has proven the intrinsic value of the cultural and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource or personal well-being in times of crisis. It has also undermined the sector’s potential to generate economic growth, something which is too often underestimated. The cultural sector accounts for 3.1% of global GDP and 6.2% of all employment..

Source : UN

Published On : May 21, 2022

9 .

When the 'World Metrology Day' observed Every Year?

A)

May 19th

B)

May 20th

C)

May 21st

D)

May 22nd

Correct Answer : Option (B) - May 20th

Metrology is the scientific discipline related to measurement and its uses in scientific fields, innovation, industries, trading and other fields. World Metrology Day is celebrated Each year on May 20th. The event highlights the necessity of precise measurement units and the contribution of every individual in metrology organisations and institutes.

The theme of this year’s 2022 : event is ‘Metrology in the Digital Era.’ Below, we share some key facts about World Metrology Day..

Source : News18

Published On : May 21, 2022

10 .

When the "National Endangered Species Day" is Observed on every year?

A)

First Friday of May

B)

Second Friday of May

C)

Third Friday of May

D)

Fourth Friday of May

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Third Friday of May

Every year on the Third Friday of May, people across the globe observe National Endangered Species Day. This year the day is celebrated on May 20. This year, it marks the 16th National Endangered Species Day. National Endangered Species Day is celebrated with the main emphasis on conserving our planet Earth’s flora and fauna.

The day reminds human beings that they can do a lot to protect these species. National Endangered Species Day aim towards educating about the ways of conservation, restoration of the ecosystem and understanding of biodiversity.

The National Endangered Species Day theme 2022 is : “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”. Every year the awareness campaign takes place around a theme.

Source : Economic Times

Published On : May 20, 2022