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exambees.com EXAMBEES DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 17 th May, 2020 NATIONAL 1. Delhi University has announced the establishment of a new public health school, citing the need for manpower and research in the field. 2. The Feroz Shah Kotla (Arun Jaitley) Stadium was converted into a quarantine facility. It was handed over to the district administration of the Delhi government. 3. The Centre government announced the nationwide lockdown 4.0 has extended till May 31, but listed considerable relaxations in non-containment zones that are set to further open up the economy. 4. India is among 62 countries that have moved a proposal at the World Health Assembly to ‘identify the zoonotic source’ of the coronavirus and asked for an ‘impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation’ of the WHO’s response to Covid-19. China and the US are not part of the resolution. 5. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an additional allocation of Rs 40,000 crore for MGNREGA for 2020-21. 6. As the labour shortage is imminent owing to exodus of migrant labourers amid the ongoing lockdown, farmers in Punjab seem all set to go for direct seeding of rice (DSR) this kharif season, moving away from the traditional practice – of sowing nursery and then transplanting it. 7. Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has asked irrigation engineers to take up the works pertaining to the lifting of three tmcft of water from the Kaleshwaram project in Godavari Basin, so that it can be diverted to needy areas during the next flood season itself. 8. A rare palm ( Pinanga andamanensis ) endemic to the South Andaman Island is finding a second home at Palode here, courtesy the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI). Pinanga andamanensis www.exambees.com AB/DD/SB exambees.com INTERNATIONAL 1. China’s Ambassador to Israel, Du Wei, was found dead at his residence on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. 2. Israel’s Parliament swore in its new unity government led by Prime Minister Netanyahu and his former rival Benny Gantz, ending the longest political crisis in the nation’s history. 3. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and political rival Abdullah Abdullah have signed a power-sharing agreement two months after both declared themselves the winner of last September’s presidential election. 4. Pakistan President Arif Alvi has promulgated an order to form a caretaker government as well as to conduct elections in Gilgit- Baltistan province. 5. Peru will construct a fast build hospital in the Amazon as it seek to respond to a growing Covid-19 emergency sweeping through the indigenous population. 6. Qatar began enforcing the world’s toughest penalties of up to three years imprisonment for falling to wear masks in public. 7. Padma Bhushan awardee and Bangladesh's national professor, Anisuzzaman, passes away • Anisuzzaman, who made an immense contribution to Bangla language and literature through his research and writings, is survived by two daughters, a son and his wife. • India had awarded him Padma Bhushan for his distinguished service in fields of Bangla literature and education. He was also awarded Ekushey Padak and Swadhinata Padak, the highest state awards given by Bangladesh • Born in Kolkata in February 1937, Prof Anisuzzaman and his family shifted to Bangladesh soon after the partition in 1947. • Anisuzzaman played a significant role in all democratic movements -- from the Language Movement of 1952 to Liberation War in 1972, for the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh in the 1980s, and for the trial of war criminals later. He also appeared as a witness before the International Crimes Tribunal. www.exambees.com AB/DD/SB exambees.com ECONOMY 1. Federation of Association in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) said the Indian tourism is deeply taken aback as none of its concerns have been addressed by the government in its Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package, which raised the immediate question of survival of each entity. 2. Nearly 72% of outstanding bank credit and 62% of deposits are in the red zone districts and any delay in restarting of the economic activity could put pressure on the lenders' balance-sheet and asset quality, says a report. 3. Auto component industry is likely to witness a second consecutive year of a double-digit de-growth this fiscal mainly on account of disruption in operations due to corona virus pandemic and the subsequent lockdown. However, the revenue and profitability of aut ancillaries focused on domestic markets are likely to fare better due to higher content per vehicle on the back of evolving regulatory norms including BS-VI applicable from 1st April 2020. 4. The media and entertainment sector is expected to witness 16% decline in revenue for FY21, due to fall in advertisement and subscription income in the wake of corona virus- induced lockdown, rating agency Crisil said. 5. India's top oil and gas producer ONGC is likely to see its loss on natural gas sales widen nearly by 50% to Rs. 6,000 crore in the current fiscal after the government-mandated rates for the fuel dropped to a decade low. 6. Warehousing space leasing sell 29% to 5.9 million sq feet and new supply declined 14% to 9 million sq ft in the first quarter of this calender year about across eight major cities in the country amid corona virus outbreak, according to JIL India. 7. The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to cut 40-50% revenue of the country's organised dine- in restaurants this financial year according to a report. Slow recovery shout begin from June, Crisil research said in a report. 8. India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) expects jewelry sales to decline by 25% in 2020-21 (April-March) on account of the prolonged lockdown following Covid-19 pandemic and overall reduction in disposable income. Gold jewelry demand has already slowed down in FY21, as gold price remained high, amid corona virus outbreak and its adverse impact on economic activity and global markets. GAMES 1. FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India to be held from 17 February to 7 March in 2021. 2. Former Commonwealth Games gold-winning boxer Akhil Kumar has been re- inducted into the National Anti-Doping Agency's (NADA) Disciplinary Panel. 3. European cross-country champion Robel Fsiha of Sweden has been banned for four years after "artificial testosterone" was found in his sample. www.exambees.com AB/DD/SB exambees.com 4. Park Hyun-Kyun won the world’s first big -purse post-coronavirus golf tournament inYangju. The Korean LPGA Championship – featuring three of the world's top 10 female players was won by Park Hyun-Hyung of South Korea when all sports events are marred by ongoing Covid -19 pandemic Exambees.com Daily Current Affairs Assessment Q.1. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an additional allocation of ____for MGNREGA for 2020-2121 . A. Rs 20,000 crore B. Rs 30,000 crore C. Rs 40,000 crore D. Rs 50,000 crore Q.2. The Korean LPGA Championship world’s first big-purse post-coronavirus golf tournament inYangju was won by A. Bronte May Law B. Park Hyun-Kyun C. Nasa Hatoka D. Michelle Wie www.exambees.com AB/DD/SB exambees.com Q.3.Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI). is situated at A. Panaji B. B. Palode C. Guwahati D. Ootacamond Q.4. In which year FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup will be held in India? A. 2020 B. 2021 C. 2022 D. 2023 Q.5 Which of the following organization is associated with Indian Tourism and Hospitality? A. IATA B. ASSOCHAM C. FAITH D. HABITAT Q.6. India's top oil and gas producer is A. GAIL B. ONGC C. HP D. Bharat Petroleum Q.7. Professor Anisuzzaman who died recently in Dhaka was the recipient of which of the following awards from India? A. Padmashree B. Padma Bhusan C. Padma Vibhusan D. None of these Reference: The Hindu, The Statesman, The Indian Express, The Economic Times and Miscellaneous • Mail [email protected] for any query on WBCS (Executive) Etc. Examination, • Prelims, Mains, Compulsory English, Bengali, GS mock tests Phone:9674520920 • Increase your rate of success with www.exambees.com mock tests; offline and online www.exambees.com AB/DD/SB .

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