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

1 .

Which nation is hosting QUAD Summit 2022?

A)

India

B)

Japan

C)

Australia

D)

United States

Correct Answer : Japan

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), a strategic security dialogue between India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, will be hosted by Japan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the QUAD Summit. The summit is aimed at further bolstering cooperation among the member nations of the influential grouping and discussing developments in the Indo-Pacific region.

Published On : May 23, 2022

2 .

India has signed Investment Incentive Agreement with which country to boost investment in key sectors?

A)

US

B)

UK

C)

France

D)

Australia

Correct Answer : US

India and United States of America signed an Investment Incentive Agreement in Tokyo, Japan today. The agreement was signed by India's Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and Chief Executive Officer of US International Development Finance Corporation Scott Nathan.

It is expected that signing of this agreement would lead to enhanced Investment support provided by Development Finance Corporation in India which will further help in country's development. Ministry of Finance said, proposals worth four billion dollars are under consideration by Corporation for providing investment support in India.

The Corporation has provided investment support in sectors like COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing, healthcare financing, renewable energy, financial inclusion and infrastructure among other.

The Corporation or its predecessor agencies are active in India since 1974 and have so far provided investment support worth 5.8 billion dollar. This Incentive Incentive Agreement supersedes the earlier agreement signed in the year 1997 between India-US.

The agreement has been signed to keep pace with the additional investment support programmes offered by the Development Finance Corporation..

Source : News On Air

Published On : May 23, 2022

3 .

When the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is observed on every year?

A)

May 21st

B)

May 22nd

C)

May 23rd

D)

May 24th

Correct Answer : May 23rd

United Nations (UN) International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is marked on 23rd May since 2013 to promote action towards treating and preventing obstetric fistula, a condition that affects many girls and women during childbirth in developing countries.

In 2003 the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and its partners launched the global Campaign to End Fistula, a collaborative initiative to prevent fistula and restore the health of those affected by the condition. The day was officially recognised in 2012..

Source : Time and Date

Published On : May 23, 2022

4 .

Who was Launches "BioRRAP" Portal for Biotech Researchers?

A)

Jitendra Singh

B)

Rajnath Singh

C)

Amarinder Singh

D)

Devendra Singh Rana

Correct Answer : Jitendra Singh

Union Minister "Dr Jitendra Singh" 21st May 2022 launched Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-ups in keeping with the spirit of One Nation, One Portal. The Portal - BioRRAP - will cater to all those seeking regulatory approval for biological research and development activity in the country.

Speaking after the launch of the portal, Dr Jitendra Singh said, India is poised to become a Global Bio-manufacturing Hub and will figure among the top 5 countries of the world by 2025. He said the Portal will also allow stakeholders to see the approvals accorded against a particular application through a unique BioRRAP ID. He described this unique portal of DBT as a step towards Ease of Doing Science and scientific research and ease of start-ups in India.

The Minister said, bio-technology has fast emerged as an academic and livelihood avenue for youngsters in India. He also pointed out that there are over 2,700 biotech start-ups and more than 2,500 biotech companies working at present in the country..

Source : News On Air

Published On : May 23, 2022

5 .

Who was sworn in as the Australia new prime minister in 23rd May 2022?

A)

Bill Shorten

B)

Barnaby Joyce

C)

Kristina Keneally

D)

Anthony Albanese

Correct Answer : Anthony Albanese

Labour Party leader "Anthony Albanese" was today(23rd May 2022) sworn in as Australia's new Prime Minister. He was sworn in with four key Cabinet members, including new Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Richard Marles is the new Deputy Prime Minister and Employment Minister, Jim Chalmers is Treasurer, and Katy Gallagher is Attorney General and Finance Minister.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s centre-left Labour Party ousted predecessor Scott Morrison’s conservative coalition in Saturday’s election. The coalition had been in power under three Prime Ministers for nine years. It is Australia's first Labour Government in almost a decade.

Later, the Prime Minister left for Tokyo to meet the leaders of the Quad nations, US, India and Japan. Foreign Minister Penny Wong is also travelling with him to Japan..

Source : News On Air

Published On : May 23, 2022

6 .

Who launched the North East Research Conclave (NERC) 2022 at IIT Guwahati?

A)

Ramesh Pokhriyal

B)

Dharmendra Pradhan

C)

Naveen Patnaik

D)

Mansukh Mandaviya

Correct Answer : Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education and Skill Development Minister "Shri Dharmendra Pradhan" inaugurated the North East Research Conclave(NERC) 2022 at IIT, Guwahati today(20th May 2022). Shri Pradhan in his address said that this conclave will strengthen the linkages between industry, academia & policy makers and further invigorate the research, start-up and entrepreneurship ecosystems in the resource-rich Northeastern Region states and the country..

Source : PIB

Published On : May 23, 2022

7 .

Who is to lead Indian delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos in 2022?

A)

Nitin Gadkari

B)

Piyush Goyal

C)

Smriti Irani

D)

Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer : Piyush Goyal

The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting kicks off in Davos, Switzerland from May 22 to 26. The Indian delegation will be lead by Commerce and Industry Minister "Piyush Goyal" throughout the five-day meeting. This event will assist to strengthen India’s status as a vital and relevant player in creating the global narrative, especially as it prepares to take over the G-20 presidency next year.

* Several industry executives will also take part in the World Economic Forum’s discussions.

* The World Economic Forum will also serve as a platform for promoting India as a desirable investment destination, owing to its strong economic development and stable macroeconomic indicators.

* Mr. Goyal will also visit the United Kingdom on the 26th and 27th of this month to discuss the progress made in the Free Trade Agreement negotiations with UK government and businesses.

* The Prime Ministers of India and the United Kingdom agreed to hold a summit conference in Diwali 2022 to finalise the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : May 23, 2022

8 .

Who is the new Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2022?

A)

Praveen Kumar

B)

Suresh Kumar

C)

Vivek Kumar

D)

Manoj Kumar

Correct Answer : Vivek Kumar

IFS Vivek Kumar was appointed as Private Secretary (PS) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday(21st May 2022).

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinets approved the proposal for the appointment of Vivek Kumar as PM Modi’s PS on Friday(20th May 2022).

“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal for the appointment of Vivek Kumar, IFS (2004) as PS to PM at Joint Secretary level in the Prime Minister’s Office with pay at level 14 of the Pay Matrix,” reads the order.

A 2004 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Vivek Kumar is currently the director of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)..

Source : The Print

Published On : May 23, 2022

9 .

Salil Parekh re-appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD) of which company in May 2022?

A)

Infosys

B)

Wipro

C)

Cognizant

D)

Capgemini

Correct Answer : Infosys

Infosys Limited, India's second-largest IT services company, on Sunday(22nd May 2022) said it has reappointed Salil Parekh as its chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) for a five-year term ending March 2027.

The decision was taken in the meeting of the company's Board of Directors held on 21 May, 2022. The board took the decision based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) of the company, Infosys Limited said in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges.

Salil Parekh has been the chief executive officer and managing director of Infosys since January 2018. His reappointment is subject to the approval of shareholders.

Parekh has more than thirty years of global experience in the IT services industry with a strong track record of driving digital transformation for enterprises, executing business turnarounds, and managing successful acquisitions, it said..

Source : First Post

Published On : May 22, 2022

10 .

Whose 250th birthday is celebrated by India on 22 May 2022?

A)

Dayananda Saraswati

B)

Swami Vivekananda

C)

Keshab Chandra Sen

D)

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Correct Answer : Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), the Ministry of Culture held inaugural ceremony to commemorate the year long celebration of the 250th Birth Anniversary of "Raja Ram Mohan Roy" from today(22 May 2022) in Kolkata. It will continue till next year 22nd May. The inaugural ceremony took place at Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Salt Lake, Kolkata, and at Science City Auditorium, Kolkata. The programme was organized by Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Shri G. Kishan Reddy joined the ceremony virtually. The Governor of West Bengal, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar was also present on the occasion. Today is the 50th foundation day of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation also.

Shri Reddy unveiled an iconic statue of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in virtual mode at Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata.

The Governor of West Bengal, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, said that future generations must continue to follow the ideas of Ram Mohan Roy.

During his address the Union Minister said, “Today,on the 250th birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy ji, on behalf of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and the Central Government, I would thank and pay my regards for his great contribution for the emancipation of our Indian society..

Source : PIB

Published On : May 22, 2022