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 8 & 9 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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A book ‘INDO-PAK WAR 1971- Reminiscences of Air Warriors’ released by Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the 1971 war is the finest example of the whole-of-government approach not only for the armed forces but also for national security. Singh also released a book titled ‘INDO-PAK WAR 1971- Reminiscences of Air Warriors’. The book was edited by Air Marshal Jagjeet Singh and Group Captain Shailendra Mohan. The book comprises 50 articles penned by the veterans who have shared their experiences in detail.
Defence Minister also paid tribute to Air Chief Marshal Pratap Chandra Lal (PC Lal). Air Chief Marshal Pratap Chandra Lal (PC Lal), served as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff during the 1965 war and had served as the 7th Chief of the Air Staff during the 1971 war.
MHA and SECI sign MoU to realize India’s green energy initiative
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has signed MoU with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) to promote renewable energy thereby moving towards a carbon neutral economy in Delhi
This MoU envisages collaboration between the two parties for jointly undertaking installation of Solar Rooftop PV Power Plants.
On the basis of available data, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has estimated the total solar power potential of 71.68 Megawatts in the campuses of CAPFs & NSG.
L&T Infotech announced to merge with Mindtree to become 5th-largest IT firm
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.
This combined entity will be known as LTIMindtree. This proposed integration will see Mindtree and LTI join strengths to create an efficient and scaled up IT services provider exceeding USD 3.5 billion
It will create a more distinctive employee value proposition.
Conference of Cluster-Based Business Organizations (CBBOs) in Jaipur
Union Minister, Kailash Choudhary has inaugurated Conference of Cluster-Based Business Organizations (CBBOs) and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) under Scheme of Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs at Birla Auditorium in Jaipur.
Focus areas: expectations from CBBOs, Knowledge sharing by CBBOs on best practices, discussion on Training and Capacity Building of Stakeholders, and Open discussion on various issues/ suggestions.
UN-Energy Plan of Action Towards 2025 launched
United Nations has launched UN-Energy Plan of Action Towards 2025 to catalyze large-scale action and support needed for transition to clean, affordable energy for all and net-zero emissions.
Energy Compact Action Network was also launched to match those govt seeking support for their clean energy goals with those govt and businesses that have pledged over $600 billion. It sets out a framework for collective action by nearly 30 UN and international organizations.
World Food Prize 2022: All You Need To Know
World Food Prize Foundation announced the name of World Food Prize laureate 2022, Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig of the United States. The World Food Prize is an award that is presented for recognizing the achievements of individuals from across the world who have helped in advancing the development of humans by improving the quantity, quality, or availability of food across the world.
Rosenzweig was selected for the award for her research to understand the relationship between climate and food systems and forecast how both will change in the future. In 2021 Leading nutrition expert Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted won the prize and in 2020 Indian-American soil scientist – Dr. Rattan Lal won the prize.
The World Food Prize was established in the year 1986 by Norman Borlaug with the support of general foods.
Who was awarded the 2022 World Food Prize?
- Cynthia Rosenzweig received the 2022 World Food Prize from the World Food Prize Foundation on 5th May 2022.
- Rosenzweig is NASA’s head of the Climate Impacts Group and a senior research scientist at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS).
- In addition to the cash award of USD 2,50,000, the laureate receives a sculpture designed by the noted artist and designer, Saul Bass.
- The recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize Norman Borlaug conceived the award and In the year 1986, this prize was established with the support of General Foods.
Who was the first Indian to receive the World Food Prize?
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, the father of India’s green revolution, was the first recipient of this award in 1987. he was the Father of the Green Revolution in India.
Asian Games 2022 in China postponed to 2023
The Asian Games 2022, due to be held in Hangzhou, China in September, have been postponed to 2023 due to rising COVID-19 cases in the country, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announced. The Asian Games 2022 was to be held in Hangzhou, China fromSeptember 10 to September 25th, 2022.
The Olympic Council of Asia, the governing body for the Asian Games, said it will announce the new dates for the 19th edition of the Games. The Asian Games 2022 were originally scheduled from September 10 to 25. the 3rd edition of the Asian Youth Games, scheduled to be held in Shantou in December, has been cancelled.
The World University Games 2021, to be held from June 26 to July 27 in Chengdu this year, have also been pushed to 2023. The 2018 edition of the Asian Games was held in Jakarta and Palembang. India finished at 8th in the medal table with a total of 69 medals, including 15 gold medals.
BRO Raising Day 2022
BRO Raising Day 2022 – The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has celebrated its 62nd Raising Day (foundation day) on 7th May 2022. this day, The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was founded on 7th May 1960 as a leading road construction agency under the Ministry of Defence with Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam (everything is achievable through hard work) as its motto.
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
Every year during May 8-9, the United Nations marks the Time of Remembrance and reconciliation for those who lost their lives during the Second World War. The day pays tribute to all the victims of the Second World War. In 2022, The day is the 77th Anniversary of World War II.
History
- On 2 March 2010, by resolution 64/257, the General Assembly invited all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system, non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe 8-9 May in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War.
- In May 2010, A special solemn meeting of the General Assembly in commemoration of all victims of the war was held to mark 56th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
Kerala govt to launch ‘Shaili App’ for diagnosing, controlling lifestyle diseases
The Kerala government is ready to launch an Android app — ‘Shaili App’ — aimed at diagnosing and controlling lifestyle diseases among people in the southern State, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said. The app has been set up as part of the population-based screening project launched by the Health Department under the Nava Kerala Karma plan.
Under the health-screening project:
- The Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers have been tasked with collecting information from persons over the age of 30 in their respective areas about any lifestyle diseases or risk factors they may have.
- The app, set up under the e-Health initiative, would help to collect and codify the information quickly.
- The app would primarily collect information about diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, lung diseases as well as other lifestyle-related ailments and cancers.
- It further said that based on the information collected, the health status of the individuals would be scored and those with a score of above four would be asked to visit the nearest health centre for a check-up for lifestyle diseases.
NASA climate research scientist wins World Food Prize
NASA climate research scientist, Cynthia Rosenzweig has been awarded World Food Prize. She is an agronomist and climatologist and spent much of her career explaining how global food production must adapt to a changing climate
She was awarded $250,000 prize in recognition of her innovative modeling of the impact of climate change on food production. She is a senior research scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies.
Alkesh Kumar Sharma assumes charge as new Secretary for MeitY
Alkesh Kumar Sharma (1990 batch IAS of Kerala cadre) has assumed charge as Secretary of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). Prior to this, he served as the Additional Secretary and Secretary in Cabinet Secretariat.
He was also chairman of Indian Highways Management Company and implemented FASTAG system of toll collection.
Minister of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY): Ashwini Vaishnaw.
