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

1 .

Who has signed an MoU with Eqaro Surety (financial guarantee provider) to set up a digital lending platform for MSMEs?

A)

FICCI

B)

NASSCOM

C)

FISME

D)

ASSOCHAM

Correct Answer : FISME

* The Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME) has signed an MoU with Eqaro Surety (financial guarantee provider) to set up a digital lending platform for MSMEs in the country.

* The platform will provide collateral-free capital up to Rs 25 lakh to fulfil MSMEs need for urgent funds post due diligence of their businesses.

* The credit for MSMEs would be backed by guarantees from Eqaro.

Source : Financial Express

Published On : May 5, 2022

2 .

What is the Indian Rank in "World Press Freedom Index 2022"?

A)

132

B)

136

C)

142

D)

150

Correct Answer : 150

India has slipped 8 places on the World Press Freedom Index 2022. With a global score of 41, India has gone down to the 150th position from 142 last year.

The index released by Reporters Without Borders(RSF) on May 3rd, which is observed as the World Press Freedom Day, assesses the state of journalism in 180 countries and territories.

Among India's prominent neighbours, both Pakistan and China are way below on the index. Pakistan with a global score of 37.99 is at 157th position, while China with a score of 25.17 is at 175th spot.

Bhutan with a score of 76.46 is at the 33rd position, the best in the region.

Norway with a global score of 92.65 is at the top of the list, followed by Denmark and Sweden.

The worst performer is North Korea with a global score of 13.92. The other countries in bottom 5 are Eritrea, Iran, Turkmenistan and Myanmar.

The index also reveals a two-fold increase in polarisation amplified by information chaos – that is, media polarisation fuelling divisions within countries, as well as polarisation between countries at the international level...

Read More : Times Of India

Published On : May 4, 2022

3 .

Who has been appointed as an advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2022?

A)

Vivek Kumar

B)

Tarun Kapoor

C)

Anil Kumar Gupta

D)

Arvind Kumar Sharma

Correct Answer : Tarun Kapoor

The government on Monday(2nd May 2022) announced the appointment of retired bureaucrat Tarun Kapoor as advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several other changes in the top brass of various departments, according to orders from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

Kapoor, a 1987 batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), who retired as petroleum secretary last year, has extensive experience at central and state levels including as vice-chairman of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and as additional chief secretary in the government of Himachal Pradesh. He had also served in the ministry of new and renewable energy looking after the national solar mission.

ACC said in its order that Kapoor’s term as PM’s advisor in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is in the rank and scale of secretary to the government of India and is initially for a period of two years from his date of joining..

Source : Live Mint

Published On : May 4, 2022

4 .

Which country hosted the India-Nordic Summit 2022?

A)

Sweden

B)

Iceland

C)

Finland

D)

Denmark

Correct Answer : Denmark

The second India-Nordic summit was held in Copenhagen, Denmark on May 4, 2022. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the summit along the prime ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The summit primarily focused on post-pandemic economic recovery, climate change, renewable energy and the evolving global security scenario. The first such summit was held in 2018.

Published On : May 4, 2022

5 .

When will the first total Lunar Eclipse of 2022 be visible?

A)

15 May 2022 and 16 May 2022

B)

17 May 2022 and 18 May 2022

C)

19 May 2022 and 20 May 2022

D)

21 May 2022 and 22 May 2022

Correct Answer : 15 May 2022 and 16 May 2022

The very first Lunar Eclipse of the year 2022 will take place between 15 May 2022 and 16 May 2022. The flower moon will enter the Earth's shadow causing a Lunar Eclipse that will be visible from most parts of the world. The Moon is also called the Blood Moon during Lunar Eclipse due to its reddish hue.

Published On : May 4, 2022

6 .

Which city could expect 30 cm sea level rise by 2040, as per a new research?

A)

Bali

B)

Sydney

C)

Wellington

D)

Auckland

Correct Answer : Wellington

"Wellington" could expect 30 centimetre sea level rise by 2040, a level that had not been expected before 2060, as per research published on May 2, 2022. The research revealed that the sea level is rising twice as fast as previously forecast around parts of New Zealand and will put the country's two largest cities at risk decades earlier than expected. This includes the capital city Wellington and the country's largest city Auckland.

Published On : May 4, 2022

7 .

Who has appointed as chairman of CBDT in May 2022?

A)

Sushil Chandra

B)

Rani Singh Nair

C)

Sangeeta Singh

D)

Pramod Chandra Mody

Correct Answer : Sangeeta Singh

Sangeeta Singh, a 1986 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer has been given additional charge of Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), after incumbent JB Mohapatra retired as the head of the direct taxes administration body on April 30th.

Sangeeta Singh will take charge on Monday(2nd May 2022).

Mohapatra, a 1985-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the Income Tax department, was appointed as the full-time chairman in September last year.

An order issued by the Union Finance Ministry on Sunday(1st May 2022) said Singh, a 1986-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) of the Income Tax cadre, "shall discharge the duties and responsibilities of the post of chairman, CBDT in addition to her own duties for a period of three months or till a regular Chairman is appointed, whichever is earlier."..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : May 4, 2022

8 .

Which state launched 'Mukhyamantri Mitaan Yojana' for 'doorstep delivery scheme' in 2022?

A)

Jharkhand

B)

Chhattisgarh

C)

Uttarakhand

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Chhattisgarh

* "Chhattisgarh" Chief Minister "Bhupesh Baghel" has launched a "doorstep delivery scheme" named "Mukhyamantri Mitaan Yojna" (Mitaan stands for a friend).

* The scheme will be implemented as a pilot project in 14 civic bodies.

* Citizens of Chhattisgarh can avail around 100 public services, including delivery of birth, caste, income and marriage certificates, at their doorstep under a new scheme launched by the state government.

Source : Theprint

Published On : May 4, 2022

9 .

With whom will the first International Research Conference on Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy be held on 30 April-1 May 2022 by the Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Board of India?

A)

IIM Bangalore

B)

IIM Rohtak

C)

IIM Nagpur

D)

IIM Ahmedabad

Correct Answer : IIM Ahmedabad

The first International Research Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy was organised by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) in association with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) concluded Sunday(1st May 2022).

Rao Inderjit Singh (Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation) has highlighted the journey of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016.

As per a release issued by IIMA, in his inaugural address, Singh cited that the Code has assumed larger significance during the Covid-19 pandemic and has been instrumental in saving both lives and livelihoods..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : May 4, 2022

10 .

Which company to build India's first home made Hydrogen-fuelled electric vessel?

A)

Cochin Shipyard Limited

B)

Hindustan Shipyard

C)

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

D)

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

Correct Answer : Cochin Shipyard Limited

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways will to build the first indigenous hydrogen-fuelled electric vessels at Cochin Shipyard Limited(CSL).

Union Minister "Sarbananda Sonowal" announced this while unveiling the government’s plan for building the vessels in keeping pace with the global maritime green transitions at a workshop on green shipping organised by the Ministry jointly with CSL and The Energy and Resources Institute here on Saturday(30th April 2022).

The hydrogen fuel cell vessel based on Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Technology (LT-PEM) called Fuel Cell Electric Vessel (FCEV) is expected to cost around â‚¹17.50 crore of which 75 per cent would be funded by the Government, the Minister said.

The project would be carried out by Cochin Shipyard Limited in collaboration with Indian partners. The ground work has already begun, wherein CSL has partnered with KPIT Technologies Limited and Indian developers in the areas of Hydrogen Fuel cell, power train and Indian Register of Shipping for developing rules and regulation for such vessels..

Source : The Hiindu Businessline

Published On : May 4, 2022