Current Affairs – May 17 2023
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Current Affairs – May 17 2023
1. Ektaa only Indian on 40 Most Influential Women in Int’l Film list
Ektaa Kapoor, Joint Managing Director of Balaji Telefilms, became the only Indian to feature in The Hollywood Reporter’s ‘The 40 Most Influential Women in International Film’ list.
The entertainment portal said that Ektaa “has grown into one of South Asia’s most prolific TV producers“. The list also features women from countries like Sweden, Nigeria, Germany and France.
2. Exercise Jal Rahat
The Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps, in collaboration with various disaster management groups, recently conducted a joint flood relief drill called ‘Exercise Jal Rahat.’
The drill took place at Hagrama Bridge on the Manas River in Assam, aiming to enhance flood relief preparedness ahead of the monsoon season. The exercise emphasized coordination among multiple agencies and focused on efficient rescue operations and the utilization of innovative strategies.
Exercise Jal Rahat aimed to strengthen the preparedness of flood relief efforts. Recognizing the challenges posed by monsoon floods, the drill focused on improving coordination between different organizations involved in disaster response.
3. GoI appointed Ravneet Kaur as CCI Chairperson
The government has appointed Ravneet Kaur as the Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). There has been no full-time Chairperson for the competition regulator since Ashok Kumar Gupta demitted office in October 2022.
CCI Member Sangeeta Verma has been acting as the Chairperson since October last year.
4. Inauguration of online education program ‘Pahal’ for rural children
The online rural education initiative ‘Pahal’ was officially launched by Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra at Government UP Sainik Inter College in Sarojini Nagar. This program, developed through a partnership between the Department of Secondary Education and IIT Kanpur, aims to provide education to rural communities through online platforms.
In the initial phase of the program, 10 government secondary schools in the state will offer free online education as part of the ‘Pahal’ initiative.
5. HPCL to set up Rs 500 cr ethanol plant in Una
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has committed to setting up a state-of-the-art ethanol plant in Jeetpur Baheri, Una district.
With an estimated cost of Rs 500 crore, this project aims to bolster the production of ethanol in the region and create numerous employment opportunities for local communities.
6. Paytm appoints Bhavesh Gupta as president and COO
One 97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of Paytm, announced the appointment of Bhavesh Gupta as the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the fintech company.
Previously serving as the Senior Vice President, Gupta will now take on the responsibility of overseeing various verticals within Paytm, including lending, insurance, online and offline payments, consumer payments, and spearheading important initiatives such as user growth, operational risk, fraud risk, and compliance.
Gupta will report directly to Paytm’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Vijay Shekhar Sharma.
7. India observes National Dengue Day on May 16 every year
National Dengue Day is observed on May 16 every year to raise awareness about the mosquito-borne disease. Dengue cases usually surge in India during and after the monsoon season.
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organises different events to observe National Dengue Day at several levels across the country. Dengue is caused by four distinct viruses and is spread by the female Aedes mosquitoes, which also transmit yellow fever, Zika viruses, and chikungunya.
8. India and Indonesia bilateral naval exercise Samudra Shakti-23
The ASW Corvette, INS Kavaratti, which was built and designed in India, has reached Batam, Indonesia to participate in the 4th India-Indonesia Bilateral exercise, Samudra Shakti-23, from May 14 to May 19, 2023.
The Indian Navy’s Dornier Maritime Patrol aircraft and Chetak helicopter will also be part of the exercise, while the Indonesian Navy will be represented by KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda, CN 235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and AS565 Panther Helicopter.
9. Uttar Pradesh Now Holds 2nd Position In GI Tagged Products
Uttar Pradesh now holds the second position in the country in terms of having the maximum number of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged goods. The state has received GI tags for three more One District One Product (ODOP) crafts, taking the total number of GI-tagged products in the state to 48.
The three newly-tagged ODOP crafts are Mainpuri tarkashi, Mahoba Gaura stone craft, and Sambhal horn craft. The GI tag is a valuable asset for the state of Uttar Pradesh. It helps to promote the state’s traditional crafts and products, and also helps to boost the local economy.
The GI tag also helps to create awareness about the state’s rich cultural heritage.
10. World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2023 observed on 17 May
World Telecommunication Day, now called World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, is observed on May 17 under the auspices of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
This occasion serves to emphasize the influence of the Internet and various communication technologies on global communities. Numerous regions worldwide continue to encounter obstacles concerning connectivity, and the ITU endeavors to narrow this divide.
World Telecommunication Day 2023: Theme
The theme for this year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is “Enabling the least developed nations through information and communication technologies.”
