1. Neeraj Chopra makes history, becomes World No 1 in men's javelin throw
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Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on May 22 achieved the number one ranking in men's javelin throw for the first time. This is a major milestone in his career.
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Neeraj Chopra is on top with 1455 points, 22 ahead of Anderson Peters of Granada.
Chopra rose to world No. 2 on August 30, 2022, but has since been overtaken by the defending world champion, Peters.
In 2022, Neeraj won the Diamond League 2022 final in Zurich in September, making him the first Indian athlete to do so.
Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic was third with 1416 points.
The Indian national record holder in men's javelin throw, took part in the season-opening Doha Diamond League on May 5 and finished first with a throw of 88.67m.
Anderson Peters finished third in Doha with a throw of 85.88m.
Top 5 in Men's javelin throw
1. Neeraj Chopra (India) -1455 points
2. Anderson Peters (Granada) - 1433 points
3. Jakub Vadlejch (Czech Republic)- 1416 points
4. Julian Weber (Germany)- 1385 points
5. Arshad Nadeem (Pakistan) - 1306 points
2. Amy Pope became the first woman Director-General of the United Nations Migration Agency
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Amy Pope of the United States has been selected as the first female Director-General of the United Nations Migration Agency.
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She will head the Geneva-based International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Pope is currently serving as deputy to Director General Antonio Vitorino.
Her five-year term as director general will begin on October 1, replacing Vitorino.
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
It is an agency of the United Nations and provides services and advice related to migration.
The agency provides assistance to governments and expatriates.
It caters to the needs of diverse groups including internally displaced persons, refugees and migrant workers.
Formation - 6 December 1951
Headquarters - Geneva, Switzerland
Membership (2023) - 175 member states and 8 observer states
3. Congress leader Siddaramaiah sworn in as CM of Karnataka and DK Shivakumar as Deputy CM
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Congress leader Siddaramaiah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka for his second term and Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister.
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The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, administered by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.
Several Congress MLAs including Dr G Parameshwara, KH Muniyappa, KJ George, MB Patil, Satish Jarkiholi, Priyank Kharge, Ramalinga Reddy and BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan took oath as ministers in the state cabinet.
The ceremony was attended by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi and chief ministers of Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, as well as other political leaders.
The Congress government in Karnataka is now officially established.
About Karnataka:
It is a state located in South West India and has coasts of the Arabian Sea.
Formation - 1 November 1956
Governor - Thawar Chand Gehlot
Capital - Bangalore
Rajya Sabha - 12 seats
Lok Sabha - 28 seats
4. Arjun Ram Meghwal appointed as the new Law and Justice Minister
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Arjun Ram Meghwal was appointed as the new Law and Justice Minister and the previous Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju was assigned the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
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Meghwal will also continue in his current position as Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture.
Arjun Ram Meghwal will replace Kiren Rijiju in the Ministry of Law and Justice.
Ministry of Law and Justice:
The Ministry of Law and Justice is a cabinet ministry in the Government of India.
It is responsible for the management of legal affairs, legislative activities and administration of justice in India.
The ministry consists of three departments: Legislative Department, Department of Legal Affairs and Department of Justice.
The Department of Legal Affairs advises various Ministries of the Central Government.
Formed - 1833
Headquarters - Cabinet Secretariat Raisina Hill, New Delhi
5. AK Jain appointed as new chairman of PNGRB by the government
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AK Jain was appointed as the new chairman of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) by the government.
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The appointment was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet and the post of chairman was lying vacant since December 2020.
AK Jain is replacing former PNGRB chief DK Saraf, who retired on December 3, 2020.
Former coal secretary AK Jain will serve as the chairman of PNGRB for a period of five years.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB):
It was established under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 (No. 19 of 2006).
The purpose of setting up the Board is to protect the interests of consumers and entities involved in activities related to petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas.
PNGRB is responsible for promoting competitive markets and addressing matters related to the petroleum and natural gas sectors.
One of the major objectives of PNGRB is to ensure uninterrupted and adequate supply of petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas throughout the country.
6. Dr. Manoj Soni took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as the Chairman of UPSC
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Dr Manoj Soni took the oath of office and secrecy as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 16 May.
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The oath was administered by Smita Nagraj, the senior-most member of the commission.
Dr. Manoj Soni became the Member of the Commission on June 28, 2017 and was later appointed as the Chairman under Article 316(A) of the Constitution of India on April 5, 2022.
Prior to joining UPSC, Dr. Soni studied Political Science with specialisation in International Relations Studies and holds a Doctorate degree in "Post-Cold War International Systemic Transition and Indo-US Relations" from Sardar Patel University.
He served as Vice-Chancellor of MS University of Baroda for one term and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Gujarat for two terms, making him the youngest Vice-Chancellor in independent India.
UPSC:
It is a constitutional body established under Articles 315-323 Part XIV Chapter II of the Constitution of India.
It discharges its duties, functions and obligations assigned under Article 320.
It is responsible for conducting examinations and interviews for the appointment of civil servants in the Central Government.
7. Paytm appoints Bhavesh Gupta as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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On May 16, One97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of Paytm, appointed Bhavesh Gupta as the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the fintech company.
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Bhavesh Gupta previously served as Senior Vice President at Paytm.
He will oversee various verticals within Paytm including credit, insurance, online and offline payments and consumer payments.
Prior to joining Paytm, he held leadership positions at Clix Capital (formerly GE Capital), IDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.
About Paytm
Paytm is an Indian multinational financial technology company headquartered in Noida.
The company specialises in providing a wide range of digital payment solutions and financial services.
The primary focus of Paytm is to facilitate digital transactions and make payments convenient for the users.
Paytm provides a comprehensive platform that enables users to pay bills, recharge mobiles, book tickets and shop online.
Establishment - August 2010
Founder/CEO - Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Parent Organization - One97 Communications
8. Libyan parliament suspends its prime minister Fathi Bashagha
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Recently, the Libyan Parliament has decided to suspend the Libyan Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha from his post.
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The suspension reflects the internal conflicts and challenges facing the government in the country.
Fathi Bashagha has served as Prime Minister of Libya, leading the Government of National Accord (GNA).
He has been an influential figure in Libyan politics, contributing to stabilization efforts during a challenging period.
Reasons of suspension
The Libyan parliament's decision to suspend Fathi Bashagha stemmed from various factors and internal disputes.
These include allegations of mismanagement, corruption, or policy disagreements.
Impact on Libyan governance
The suspension of Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha has significant implications for Libya's governance and stability.
This highlights the internal power struggle and the need for political consensus among various factions within the country.
This event may lead to a reshuffle in government positions and possible changes in the political landscape.
Political disorder and fragmentation
Libya has been experiencing political disorder and fragmentation since the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi's regime in 2011.
The suspension of the prime minister underscores the challenges faced by the Libyan government in achieving stability, consolidating power and meeting the needs of its people.
About Libya
Libya is a country located in North Africa. Most of the country lies in the Sahara desert.
Capital - Tripoli
Currency - Libyan dinar
Chairman of the Presidential Council - Mohamed al-Menfi
9. Nepal's mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa scaled Mount Everest for a record 27th time
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Renowned Nepalese mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has set a new world record by successfully summiting Mount Everest for the 27th time on 17th May.
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Kami Rita Sherpa, born in Thame village in Solukhumbu district, Nepal, is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished mountaineers in history.
He has devoted his life to mountaineering and has made an extraordinary impact on the world of high-altitude climbing.
Setting a New World Record
With his 27th successful ascent of Mount Everest, Kami Rita Sherpa has surpassed his own record and cemented his place in mountaineering history.
His consistent determination, physical fitness, and expertise in navigating the challenging terrain have enabled him to achieve this remarkable feat.
Contributing to the Sherpa Community
As a Sherpa, Kami Rita Sherpa's achievements have brought immense pride and recognition to the Sherpa community.
Sherpas have a long tradition of providing essential support to climbers attempting to scale Everest.
Kami Rita's achievements have further enhanced their reputation as skilled and indispensable members of mountaineering expeditions.
About Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the highest peak of the Greater Himalaya mountain range located on the border of Nepal and China (Tibet) in Asia.
Mount Everest is called Devagiri in Sanskrit, Chomolungma in Tibetan, Chu-mu-long-ma-feng in Chinese and Sagarmatha in Nepali.
On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tensingh Norgay Sherpa, an Indian citizen of Nepalese origin, climbed Mount Everest for the first time.
Junko Tabei (Japan) is the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, as well as the first woman to climb the highest peaks on each of the 7 continents.
Bachendri Pal is the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest in 1984.
Santosh Yadav is the first Indian woman to climb Everest twice in a row.
10. Govt appoints Ravneet Kaur as CCI Chairperson
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The government has appointed Ravneet Kaur as the new chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
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Since the departure of Ashok Kumar Gupta in October 2022, there is no full-time chairman in the CCI for the last seven months.
She will replace CCI member Sangeeta Verma who has been serving as the interim chairperson since October last year after Ashok Kumar Gupta stepped down.
Kaur, a 1988 IAS officer of Punjab cadre, will be appointed for a period of five years from the date of assuming charge or till the date of attaining the age of 65 years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Kaur has held several positions in the government over the past two decades, besides serving as the chairperson of the India Tourism Development Corporation between 2017 and 2019.
Competition Commission of India (CCI)
It is the chief national competition regulator in India.
It was set up under the Competition Act, 2002.
It comes under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
It promotes healthy market competition and prevents activities that have an adverse effect on competition in India.
CCI also approves merger and acquisitions of companies in India so that the two merging entities do not dominate the market unfairly.
Headquarter - New Delhi
