Daily Current Affairs May 2023

Kochi Metro is the first metro system in India.

India has become Europe's largest supplier of refined fuels since April 2013.

India is buying discounted crude oil from Russia.

Fractional distillation of crude oil is used to produce petroleum products like gasoline.

Reliance Industries Limited is India's most valuable company based on market capitalization.

The amount of money sent back to a country by people living abroad.

India became the top recipient of remittances globally in 2022, with over $100 billion received.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) estimated India received $105 billion in remittances in 2022.

The majority of remittances to India originate from Gulf countries in the Middle East.

India's large diaspora, people living abroad, contributes significantly to the country's remittances.

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the international governing body for badminton.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are Indian badminton players who won the men's doubles title in the 2023 Asian Badminton Championships.

The Asian Badminton Championships is a continent-wide badminton competition.

Siddha Tha Molanty is the current chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India. He will remain in this position till June 2024. From June 2024 to June 2025, he will be the CEO for a year.

Varanasi hosted the 2-day Ganga Pushkaralu festival in 2023. This festival, which occurs once every 12 years, celebrates the River Ganga.

During the Ganga Pushkaralu festival, Telugu-speaking people visit the Ganges to worship their ancestors and perform rituals.

Varanasi was the host city for the first World TB Summit, focusing on tuberculosis.

The Prime Minister's Mitra Parks initiative in Uttar Pradesh aims at setting up 7 parks across the state. Seven parks are planned for Virudhnagar, Jawalnedu, and other locations.

Uttar Pradesh has established the first conservation center for red-headed vultures and Asian king vultures in Majhgawan.

The Uttar Pradesh government is implementing a new initiative called "12-Digit Family ID", which assigns a unique identity to each family.

The Uttar Pradesh government is manufacturing "Vadhe Bharat" coaches in L Rae, Bareli.

International Workers' Day, celebrated annually on May 1st, commemorating the struggle of workers for better working conditions and rights.

A political party in India that advocates for the rights of workers and farmers.

A significant event in the history of labor rights, occurring in Chicago in 1886, where workers protested for an eight-hour workday, resulting in violence between workers and police.

An international organization established to promote social justice and protect the rights of workers around the world.

A peace agreement signed between the Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) and the governments of Assam and India, aiming to bring peace to the region and foster development for the Dimasa community.

A tribal organization in Assam dedicated to protecting the interests and cultural identity of the Dimasa people.

An insurgent group operating in the Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong districts of Assam, seeking to improve the lives of the Dimasa community.

A major oil and gas pipeline project in Assam, designed to transport natural gas from Jorhat to Majuli, passing under the Brahmaputra River.

An Indian sailor who became the first Asian to complete the coveted Golden Globe Race 2022, a challenging solo sailing competition around the world.

The longest continuous sporting event in the world, a solo sailing race around the globe, which Abhilash Tomy successfully completed.

A government initiative in Uttar Pradesh focused on improving cleanliness and sanitation in urban areas.

An award presented by HUDCO (Housing and Urban Development Corporation) to recognize outstanding initiatives in improving urban living conditions.

A national survey conducted by the Department of Biotechnology in India to examine innovation in manufacturing companies.

A global trade fair focused on environmental technologies and solutions, held in Innsbruck, Austria.

The international organization responsible for coordinating global efforts against crime, including police cooperation and criminal investigations.

A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy.

A United Nations body responsible for developing and harmonizing international trade law, including commercial transactions and international trade.

A United Nations office dedicated to combating illicit drugs and crime worldwide, including terrorism, trafficking, and corruption.

An organization consisting of oil-producing countries aiming to coordinate and stabilize oil markets.

A ministry within the Government of India focused on developing and promoting science and technology.

A program designed to extract oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a vacuum environment.

NASA's mission to establish a permanent presence on the Moon, aiming for future lunar exploration and potential colonization.

An initiative by the Indian Ministry of Science and Technology aimed at upgrading, repairing, and maintaining scientific equipment in the country.

A program to support women in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in India.

An initiative to showcase the achievements of all 39 CSIR laboratories (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) in India.

A scheme by the Ministry of Science & Technology for awarding grants to encourage innovation in India.

A certification awarded to organizations that demonstrate excellence in environmental sustainability and carbon reduction.

A type of company that is considered to be of national importance and is often a large public sector undertaking.

A type of company that is considered to be of significant national importance, often associated with a high level of profitability and strategic significance.

An American astronaut who is assigned to the command position for the Artemis II mission, making her the first woman to be chosen as a commander for a lunar mission.

An American astronaut who is assigned to the pilot position for the Artemis II mission.

A Canadian astronaut selected for the Artemis II mission.

An American astronaut selected for the Artemis II mission.

A satellite launched by NASA to monitor air pollution levels in the troposphere (the lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere)

A type of solar storm that can disrupt Earth's magnetic field, potentially affecting communications and power grids.