Current Affairs Quiz - May 2022

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‘World Veterinary Day’ is annually observed on the last Saturday of April. This year, it fell on April 30. The day aims to highlight and promote the work performed by veterinarians all over the world.
In 1959, World Veterinary Association (WVA) was founded in Madrid, Spain. In 2001 the WVA proposed to celebrate the World Veterinary Day. WVA deals with issues related to animal safety and environment. It also ensures the availability of necessary natural resources to raise livestock.

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Despite being the second largest coal producer in the world, India in 2021-22 -till January- imported around 173.32 million tonnes of coal.
Several states across the country are undergoing long power cuts, as hotter temperatures pushed the electricity demand, triggering a major power crisis. According to a report, electricity supply fell short of demand by 1.88 billion units, or 1.6%, during April.

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Reserve Bank of India (Credit Card and Debit Card – Issuance and Conduct) Directions, 2022 was released recently by the RBI.
Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) with a net worth of Rs. 100 crores can issue credit cards. Regional Rural Banks need to collaborate with other banks. Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) and NBFCs registered with the Reserve Bank with a net worth of more than Rs. 100 crores can issue cards subject to certain guidelines.

 

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The International Dark Sky Week is an annual event hosted by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). This year, astronomers and sky enthusiasts marked the 2022 International Dark Sky Week from April 22-30.
Hundreds of events were conducted across the globe where participants learn astrophotography, take night walks, and observe night sky without light pollution and learn how it negatively impacts our ecosystem.

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India and Germany recently inked a joint declaration of intent on Indo-German Green Hydrogen Task Force
India and Germany also agreed to work together with focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups as well as AI research and its application in sustainability and health care. India’s Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh visited Germany as part of his official tour.

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The Bach Long Bridge, meaning ‘the white dragon’ is claimed to be the world’s longest glass-bottomed bridge. This is Vietnam’s third glass-bottomed bridge.
The Bach Long Bridge which stretches to over 600 metres surpasses the 526-metre long bridge in Guangdong, China. The white pedestrian bridge is made of three layers of thick French-produced tempered glass that can support up to 450 people at a time.

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Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur announced that India will be the official Country of Honour at the upcoming Marche’ Du Film, organized alongside the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, in France.
This is the first time the Marché du Film has an official Country of Honour. India is also a Country of Honour at the Cannes Next, under which 5 Start-Ups will have an opportunity to cast to the Audio-Visual Industry. France and India are marking 75 years of their diplomatic ties and PM Modi is on a visit to France.

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Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched Plastindia 2023-11th International Plastic Exhibition & Conference.
Plastindia Foundation will organise the 11th International Plastics Exhibition, Conference and Convention from 1st-5th February, 2023 at ITPO Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Exports of Indian Chemicals registered growth of 106% in 2021-22 over 2013-14.

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The United Nations recently launched its ‘Energy Plan of Action’ to gain clean, affordable energy for all by 2030. The UN also announced a new Energy Compact Action Network.
The plan calls for collective action by 30 entities of the world and international organizations to achieve the pledge made at the High-level Dialogue on Energy 2021. It includes gaining access for 500 million more people to electricity and 1 billion more to clean cooking solutions, the creation of 30 million jobs in renewable energy and energy efficiency by 2025.

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Rajasthan became the first state in India to surpass 10 GW of cumulative large-scale solar installations. The state houses 10,506 MW out of the country’s 49,346 MW-solar energy capacity.
Out of the state’s total capacity, 9,542 MW is ground–mounted, 668 MW is rooftop and 296 MW has been developed in off–grid sector. It is also emerging as a hub in roof-top solar capacity. The state has signed several MoUs in energy sector during the “Invest Rajasthan” campaign.