Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 10 May 2022, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.
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Delhi Govt launches “Delhi Startup Policy” to aid the entrepreneur
The Delhi cabinet has approved the “Delhi Startup Policy” with an aim to create an ecosystem for people to launch startups and provide them with fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, collateral-free loans, and free consultancy from experts, lawyers, and CA. it also aims to encourage, facilitate, and support 15,000 startups by 2030.
The startup policy will focus education and education technology; healthcare and health technology; tourism and hospitality; transportation & logistics; automotive; e-governance for business and citizen connect; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); Internet of Things (IoT); Software-as-a-Service (SaaS); fintech; e-waste management; robotics & automation; green technology; bio-pharma & medical Devices; and IT & ITES.
Haryana Govt Launches ‘e-Adhigam’ Scheme to distribute tablets to students
Haryana Govt Launches ‘e-Adhigam’ Scheme to distribute tablets to students– The Haryana State Government launches the ‘e-Adhigam’ scheme under which nearly 3 lakh students will be receiving tablet computers to aid their online education. The state government has planned to provide the gadget to five lakh students. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the Advance Digital Haryana Initiative of Government with Adaptive Modules (Adigham) scheme at Maharishi Dayanand University in Rohtak, Haryana.
The Class 11 students will be provided with the tablets after clearing the Class 10 board exams and qualifying for the succeeding year. These devices will be equipped with pre-loaded content along with personalised and adaptive learning software, and 2GB of free data.
PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY complete 7 years of providing social security
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have completed seven years of providing social security net. The schemes were launched by PM Narendra Modi on 9th May 2015 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
PMJJBY: More than 12.76 crore Cumulative Enrolments
PMSBY: More than 28.37 crore Cumulative Enrolments
APY: Over 4 Crore subscribers
MHA launches ‘CAPF Punarvaas’ to facilitate retired CAPF
Ministry of Home Affairs has launched ‘CAPF Punarvaas’ through Welfare & Rehabilitation Board (WARB) to facilitate retired Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and Assam Rifle personnel. This portal will help the retired personnel to find an appropriate job match by uploading their personal details on the WARB website.
MHA also runs a portal under Private Security Agencies Regulation Act (PSARA) for the registration of Private Security Agencies (PSAs).
Finance Minister launches NSDL’s investor awareness programme for students
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the National Securities Depository Limited’s (NSDL) investor awareness programme for students named ‘Market Ka Eklavya’.
Aim: To introduce the basics of the securities market and also impart training on financial markets for students.
This is available in Hindi and other regional languages.
NSDL has launched a new investor awareness programme as part of its silver jubilee celebration.
NSDL CEO: Padmaja Chunduru
World Thalassemia Day 2022
Every year, World Thalassemia day is observed on May 7th across the world. it aims to create awareness to honour the struggle of patients suffering from the disease.
It is observed on May 8 to spread awareness about thalassaemia being a blood disorder, myths related to the disease, and to help the patients lead a normal life. The day also deals with the social stigma attached to the lives of individuals who are suffering from and living with this disease. It also honours the efforts of doctors, scientists and medical staff for improving the lives of people suffering from this disease.
World Thalassemia Day 2022: History
Thalassemia International Federation (TIF) designated the day of May 8 as International Thalassemia Day in 1994. the president and the founder of TIF, Panos Englezos proclaimed this day in the loving memory of his son George and the other thalassemia patients who fought this disease.
World Thalassemia Day 2022: Theme
World Thalassaemia Day theme 2022 is “Be Aware. Share. Care: Working with the global community as one to improve thalassaemia knowledge.’’
The theme of 2021 World Thalassemia Day is “Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassaemia Community”
Priyanka Mohite becomes first Indian woman to climb five peaks above 8,000
Priyanka Mohite (Satara in western Maharashtra) has become the first Indian woman to scale five peaks above 8,000 metres after her 5th climb Mount Kanchenjunga.
Priyanka received the Tenzing Norgay Adventure Award 2020. Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) is the third highest mountain on the planet.
She had climbed world’s highest peak Mount Everest (8,849 m), Mount Lhotse (8,516 m) in 2018, Mount Makalu (8,485 m), Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) in 2016, Mt Annapurna (8,091 m).
Reliance crosses USD 100 billion annual revenue
Reliance Industries become the first Indian company to record annual revenue of more than a whopping $100 billion.
The company has recorded a 22.5% rise in net profit for the quarter ended March 2022. Reliance has recorded strong growth in retail, digital services, and the oil & gas business.
The company has also reported the highest-ever quarterly EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) of ₹33,968 crores (28% up) year-on-year.
Indian Bank launches digital broking solution
Indian Bank has unveiled a digital broking solution named E-Broking, which allows customers to open a Demat and trading account.
E-Broking is a strategic step toward a complete digitalisation of its offerings to customers. IndOASIS (mobile banking application) also offer a seamless experience from Demat and trading account opening to discounted broking services. This will help the bank to increase its CASA (current account, savings account).
Mindtree and L&T Infotech announce merger to be India’s 5th largest IT services
Mindtree and L&T Infotech announce merger to be India’s 5th largest IT services – L&T Infotech and Mindtree, the two independently listed IT services companies under Larsen & Toubro Group, on Friday announced a merger that would create India’s fifth-largest IT services provider. Mindtree and LTI’s integration will create an efficient and scaled up IT services provider exceeding USD 3.5 billion.
Adani Wilmar becomes India’s largest FMCG company surpassing HUL
Adani Wilmar Limited (AWL) has become the largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company (FMCG) in India and has beat Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), after the announcement of its Quarter Four results for the financial year 2022 (Q4FY2022).
While sharing its Q4FY22 results, Adani Wilmar reported operational revenue of ₹54,214 crore in FY22 whereas HUL’s yearly revenue stands at ₹51,468 crore in FY2021-22.
About Adani Group
- Adani Group Founded: 1988;
- Adani Group Chairman: Gautam Adani;
- Adani Group Managing Director: Rajesh Adani.
- Adani Group Headquarters: Ahmedabad, Gujarat;