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World Hunger Day - 28th May

Tags: Important Days

World Hunger Day is annually observed on 28th May worldwide.

An Overview of the News

• Its primary objective is to raise awareness about the plight of millions lacking access to adequate food.

Aims:

• Unite the global community to advocate for those experiencing hunger.

• Work towards the eradication of world hunger.

2024 Campaign Theme:

• "Thriving Mothers. Thriving World."

Background of World Hunger Day :

• Founded by The Hunger Project United Kingdom (UK) in 2011.

• The Hunger Project (THP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending global hunger sustainably.

About The Hunger Project (THP):

• Chairman:- Sherry S. Stromberg

• Headquarters:- New York, USA

• Founded;- 1977

Inauguration of India's First 10MW Green Hydrogen Plant in MP

Tags: State News

Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) inaugurated its first Green Hydrogen (GH2) Plant at Vijaipur complex in Madhya Pradesh (MP).

An Overview of the News

• The plant has a capacity to produce 4.3 tonnes per day (TPD) of hydrogen through a 10 MegaWatt (MW) Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolyzer.

• The PEM Electrolyzer, with a capacity of 10 MW, has been imported from Canada.

Hydrogen Purity and Pressure:

• Hydrogen produced at this plant will have a purity of 99.99% by volume.

• It will be generated at a pressure of 30 kilograms per square centimeter (kg/cm2).

Investment and Goals:

• The 10 MW plant was built with an investment of Rs 231 crore.

• This initiative aligns with GAIL's target of achieving net-zero status by 2040 and the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM)'s goal of reaching 5 million tons of annual green hydrogen production capacity for India by 2030.

Green Power Requirement:

• GAIL is also establishing around 20 MW solar power plants at Vijaipur, including both ground-mounted and floating installations, to fulfill the green power requirement for the 10 MW PEM Electrolyzer.

Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL):

• It is a government-owned energy company.

• It focuses on natural gas trading, transmission and distribution.

• GAIL is involved in solar and wind energy, telecommunications (GAILTEL) and power generation.

  • Founded-1984

  • Headquarters - GAIL Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi, India

  • Chairman & MD - Sandeep Kumar Gupta

Wang Zhi Yi Clinches Malaysia Masters Title, P.V. Sindhu Settles for Runner-Up

Tags: Sports

Two-time Olympic gold medallist and world No. 15 in women's singles badminton, PV Sindhu was the runner-up in the women's singles category at the Malaysia Masters 2024.

An Overview of the News

• She lost the final match to Wang Zhi Yi of China, who is ranked world number 7, at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Malaysia Masters 2024.

• The tournament took place from May 21st to May 26th, 2024, at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• In the Men's Singles category, world number 1 Viktor Axelsen clinched the title, marking his first World Tour victory of 2024. Axelsen defeated Malaysian badminton player Lee Zii Jia in the final match.

• The total prize money allocated for the Malaysia Masters 2024 BWF Super 500 badminton tournament amounted to USD 420,000.

About P.V. Sindhu 

• She claimed victories at the Singapore Open and Commonwealth Games (held in Birmingham) in 2022.

• She secured the women's singles title twice before, in 2013 and 2016, distinguishing herself while Saina Nehwal took the title in 2017.

• Additionally, she achieved the runner-up position at the Madrid Spain Masters in 2023.

Malaysia Masters 2024 Winners and Runners-up List:

Malaysia Masters 2024 Highlights

• Viktor Axelsen clinched his second Malaysia Masters men's singles title, marking his 29th overall victory on the World Tour.

• Denmark's Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen emerged victorious in the men's doubles, defeating South Korea's Jin Yong and Na Sung-seung.

• Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi of Japan secured the women's doubles title by defeating South Korea's Lee Yu-lim and Shin Seung-chan.

• Malaysia's Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai claimed the mixed doubles championship by defeating Indonesia's Rinov Rivaldy and Pitha Haningtyas Mentari.

Malaysia Masters 2024:

• The 2024 Malaysia Masters was the 13th tournament on the BWF World Tour 2024.

• Commencing in 2009, the event was initially categorized as a Grand Prix Gold tournament by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

• Since 2018, it has been classified as a BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament.

About BWF:

• President: Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen

• Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

India announces $1 million relief assistance to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea

Tags: International Relations International News

India announces immediate relief assistance of one million US dollars to aid Papua New Guinea.

An Overview of the News

• The assistance aims to support relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts following a devastating landslide in Enga Province on May 24th.

• The landslide buried hundreds of people, resulting in significant destruction and loss of life.

Condolences and Support:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses grief over the loss of lives and damage caused by the landslide.

• In a social media post, Mr. Modi extends heartfelt condolences to the affected families and offers prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.

• India stands ready to offer all possible support and assistance to Papua New Guinea during this difficult time.

Geographical Background Of Papua New Guinea:

• New Guinea, the world's second-largest island, covers an area of 785,753 km2.

• Situated in Oceania, it lies in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, adjacent to Australia, separated by the Torres Strait.

• The island is surrounded by numerous smaller islands to the west and east.

India-Papua New Guinea Relations:

• Diplomatic ties between India and Papua New Guinea were established in 1975 upon PNG's independence from Australia.

• India opened its resident mission in Port Moresby in 1996, reciprocated by PNG with a resident mission in New Delhi in 2006.

• Both nations, being Commonwealth countries, share warm relations, aligning closely on various global issues.

• Collaboration extends to international forums like the Commonwealth, Non-Aligned Movement, and the United Nations Organization.

Humanitarian Aid and Assistance:

• India extends humanitarian aid and disaster relief to PNG periodically.

• In 2023, assistance included drugs for HIV/AIDS patients.

• A grant-in-aid totaling US $760,000 provided computers and peripherals to PNG in 2017-18.

• Capacity-building efforts involve training through programs like Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) and the Colombo Plan.

• Ongoing implementation of aid proposals in various fields submitted by PNG under the annual grant-in-aid.

• A Centre of Excellence in Information Technology was established at the University of PNG with Indian financial and technical assistance.

• In 2018, Government of India provided assistance of US$1 million for earthquake relief in areas affected by the PNG earthquake.

Indian Arm Wrestlers Triumph with Seven Medals at Asian Championship 2024 in Tashkent

Tags: Sports

The Indian arm wrestling contingent excelled at the Asian Championship 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, securing a total of seven medals.

An Overview of the News

• Indian arm wrestlers won a total of seven medals including one gold and six bronze at the Asian Championship 2024.

Individual Performances:

• Shrimant Jha's Triumph: Shrimant Jha emerged as the standout performer, clinching gold in the left-hand para category and bronze in the right-hand para category.

• Laxman Singh Bhandari: Laxman Singh Bhandari contributed significantly, earning two bronze medals in the Masters category.

• Sachin Goyal:Sachin Goyal made his mark by winning bronze in the competitive right-hand Senior category.

• Ibi Lollen: Ibi Lollen from Arunachal Pradesh showcased her talent by securing bronze medals in both the Women’s Right and Left-hand categories.

Representation and Leadership:

• The Indian contingent competed under the banner of the People’s Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI), highlighting the organization's role in fostering arm wrestling talent.

• PAFI is the sole Indian organization affiliated with both the Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF) and the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF), ensuring representation at the international level under the leadership of President Preeti Jhangiani.

Tripathi as Lokpal Secretary, Ranjan as SSC Chairman, Yadav, Goyal, and Rajendra Kumar in New Roles

Tags: Person in news

Cabinet Approves Key Appointments: Tripathi as Lokpal Secretary, Ranjan as SSC Chairman, and New Roles for Yadav, Goyal, and Rajendra Kumar

An Overview of the News

Pradip Kumar Tripathi Appointed Secretary to Lokpal

• IAS Pradip Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as Secretary to Lokpal until July 30th.

Rakesh Ranjan Approved as SSC Chairman

• The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of IAS Rakesh Ranjan as Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

Amit Yadav Named Officer on Special Duty

• IAS Amit Yadav (1991 batch) has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty in the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. He will become Secretary after the current secretary, Saurabh Garg, retires on July 31st.

Raj Kumar Goyal Transferred to Ministry of Law and Justice

• IAS Raj Kumar Goyal (1990 batch) has been transferred from Secretary of the Department of Border Management in the Ministry of Home Affairs to Secretary of the Department of Justice in the Ministry of Law and Justice.

Rajendra Kumar Appointed Secretary of Border Management

• The committee has approved the appointment of IAS Rajendra Kumar (1992 batch) as Secretary in the Department of Border Management.

FICCI organised India Cold Chain and Logistics Summit in New Delhi

Tags: National News

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) organised a summit in New Delhi to enhance India's cold chain and logistics sector.

An Overview of the News

• The summit's aims to promote collaboration and innovation to develop an integrated, sustainable, and efficient cold chain ecosystem for India's perishable goods industry.

• Dr. Surendra Ahirwar, Joint Secretary of DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, highlighted the importance of discussing the the Cold Chain and Logistics sector.

• The discussions aim to redefine logistics mechanisms across various sectors, including Pharma, Food, Oil, and Flowers.

• Over 250 delegates from different industry sectors across the country are participating in the summit.

About FICCI

• Founded:- 1927

• Founder:- Ghanshyam Das Birla

• President:- Subhrakant Panda

• Headquarters:- New Delhi