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Page 1: 2021 05 ENG - onlineaavedan.com

Monthly Current Affair of

www.onlineaavedan.com

01-05-2021

1. American runner Blake Leeper has been prevented from competing at the Tokyo Olympics

because his two prosthetic legs have been ruled as giving him an unfair advantage.

2. Jindal Power and Steel (JSPL) said its board has approved divesting its entire equity interest in

Jindal Power to Worldone, a promoter group company, for Rs 3,015 crore.

3. The US state of California, which has the highest concentration of Indian

life-saving oxygen supplies to India to deal with the latest surge of COVID

4. The LPGA Tour heads to Asia for an abbreviated two

for the first time in 18 months and minus several tournaments beca

over COVID-19.

5. The NROL-82 satellite lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base aboard a United Launch

Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket.

6. The limits imposed on airfares and on number of domestic flights that can be operated in the

Indian market will extend till May 31, said the Civil Aviation Ministry.

7. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed single crystal

blades that are used in helicopter engines and it has supplied 60 of them to the Hindustan

Aeronautics Limited for the company''s indigenous helicopter development program.

8. The Reserve Bank said the government has appointed economic affairs secretary Ajay Seth on

the central bank's board.

9. The government banned imports of mosquito killer racket if t

racket.

10. Fintech major Paytm said Paytm Foundation will import over 3,000 Oxygen Concentrators

(OCs) to tackle the current oxygen shortage in the country amid the deadly second wave of the

pandemic.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

American runner Blake Leeper has been prevented from competing at the Tokyo Olympics

because his two prosthetic legs have been ruled as giving him an unfair advantage.

Jindal Power and Steel (JSPL) said its board has approved divesting its entire equity interest in

Jindal Power to Worldone, a promoter group company, for Rs 3,015 crore.

The US state of California, which has the highest concentration of Indian

saving oxygen supplies to India to deal with the latest surge of COVID

The LPGA Tour heads to Asia for an abbreviated two-event schedule in Singapore and Thailand

for the first time in 18 months and minus several tournaments beca

82 satellite lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base aboard a United Launch

Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket.

The limits imposed on airfares and on number of domestic flights that can be operated in the

Indian market will extend till May 31, said the Civil Aviation Ministry.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed single crystal

blades that are used in helicopter engines and it has supplied 60 of them to the Hindustan

autics Limited for the company''s indigenous helicopter development program.

The Reserve Bank said the government has appointed economic affairs secretary Ajay Seth on

The government banned imports of mosquito killer racket if the price is below Rs 121 per

Fintech major Paytm said Paytm Foundation will import over 3,000 Oxygen Concentrators

(OCs) to tackle the current oxygen shortage in the country amid the deadly second wave of the

English

Page 1

American runner Blake Leeper has been prevented from competing at the Tokyo Olympics

because his two prosthetic legs have been ruled as giving him an unfair advantage.

Jindal Power and Steel (JSPL) said its board has approved divesting its entire equity interest in

Jindal Power to Worldone, a promoter group company, for Rs 3,015 crore.

The US state of California, which has the highest concentration of Indian-Americans, will send

saving oxygen supplies to India to deal with the latest surge of COVID-19 cases.

event schedule in Singapore and Thailand

for the first time in 18 months and minus several tournaments because of continuing concerns

82 satellite lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base aboard a United Launch

The limits imposed on airfares and on number of domestic flights that can be operated in the

Indian market will extend till May 31, said the Civil Aviation Ministry.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed single crystal

blades that are used in helicopter engines and it has supplied 60 of them to the Hindustan

autics Limited for the company''s indigenous helicopter development program.

The Reserve Bank said the government has appointed economic affairs secretary Ajay Seth on

he price is below Rs 121 per

Fintech major Paytm said Paytm Foundation will import over 3,000 Oxygen Concentrators

(OCs) to tackle the current oxygen shortage in the country amid the deadly second wave of the

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Monthly Current Affair of

www.onlineaavedan.com

02-05-2021

1. The former head of South Africa’s ministerial advisory committee on COVID

professor Salim Abdool Karim, has been appointed to the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Science Council.

2. Samsung’s founding family will donate tens of thousands of rar

and Dalis, and give hundreds of millions of dollars to medical research to help them pay a

massive inheritance tax following last year’s death of chairman Lee Kun

3. The US India Chamber of Commerce (USICOC) Foundation and

shipping 50 ventilators to India, besides other medical supplies, to help the country fight the

deadly second wave of COVID

4. Anupam Rasayan said it has bagged an order worth Rs 1,100 crore for supplying life sciences

related speciality chemicals.

5. The Indian economy is projected to grow at 11 per cent in the current financial year amid the

"strong" vaccine drive, Asian Development Bank (ADB) said, while cautioning that the recent

surge in Covid cases may put the country's

6. Noted Odia and English writer Manoj Das passed away at 87 in Puducherry.

7. An Indian-American non-profit body 'Sewa International USA' has raised nearly $4.7 million

through social media towards COVID

8. Info Edge said it will sell stake worth Rs 750 crore in the initial public offering (IPO) of its

investee company Zomato.

9. The RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 40 lakh on Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank,

Shimla, for non-compliance with certain re

10. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the country''s first 3D printed house

at IIT, Madras.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

former head of South Africa’s ministerial advisory committee on COVID

professor Salim Abdool Karim, has been appointed to the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Samsung’s founding family will donate tens of thousands of rare artworks, including Picassos

and Dalis, and give hundreds of millions of dollars to medical research to help them pay a

massive inheritance tax following last year’s death of chairman Lee Kun

The US India Chamber of Commerce (USICOC) Foundation and its partner organisations are

shipping 50 ventilators to India, besides other medical supplies, to help the country fight the

deadly second wave of COVID-19.

Anupam Rasayan said it has bagged an order worth Rs 1,100 crore for supplying life sciences

ted speciality chemicals.

The Indian economy is projected to grow at 11 per cent in the current financial year amid the

"strong" vaccine drive, Asian Development Bank (ADB) said, while cautioning that the recent

surge in Covid cases may put the country's economic recovery at "risk".

Noted Odia and English writer Manoj Das passed away at 87 in Puducherry.

profit body 'Sewa International USA' has raised nearly $4.7 million

through social media towards COVID-19 relief efforts in India.

Info Edge said it will sell stake worth Rs 750 crore in the initial public offering (IPO) of its

The RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 40 lakh on Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank,

compliance with certain regulatory directions issued by NABARD.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the country''s first 3D printed house

English

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former head of South Africa’s ministerial advisory committee on COVID-19, Indian-origin

professor Salim Abdool Karim, has been appointed to the World Health Organisation (WHO)

e artworks, including Picassos

and Dalis, and give hundreds of millions of dollars to medical research to help them pay a

massive inheritance tax following last year’s death of chairman Lee Kun-Hee.

its partner organisations are

shipping 50 ventilators to India, besides other medical supplies, to help the country fight the

Anupam Rasayan said it has bagged an order worth Rs 1,100 crore for supplying life sciences

The Indian economy is projected to grow at 11 per cent in the current financial year amid the

"strong" vaccine drive, Asian Development Bank (ADB) said, while cautioning that the recent

economic recovery at "risk".

Noted Odia and English writer Manoj Das passed away at 87 in Puducherry.

profit body 'Sewa International USA' has raised nearly $4.7 million

Info Edge said it will sell stake worth Rs 750 crore in the initial public offering (IPO) of its

The RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 40 lakh on Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank,

gulatory directions issued by NABARD.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the country''s first 3D printed house

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Monthly Current Affair of

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03-05-2021

1. The government allowed import of 17 medical devices for three months with mandatory

declarations immediately after custom clearance and before sale of such products in the

domestic market.

2. Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have made history as they

shared the stage during President Joe Biden's first joint session t

time that two women sat behind a US president during an address to Congress.

3. Senior Congress leader and Opposition UDF candidate from Nilambur V.V. Prakash died. He

was 56.

4. China launched the core module for its first

long-term.

5. Outgoing MLA of the Trinamool Congress, Gouri Sankar Dutta, died. He was 70.

6. In a first, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has appointed a woman officer Vaishali S

Hiwase to command a Road Co

high-altitude area along the India

7. Justice Virendra Kumar Srivastava of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court died. He

was 59.

8. Congress leader and former Maharashtra minis

He was 81.

9. Glaciers are melting faster, losing 31% more snow and ice per year than they did 15 years

earlier, according to three

glaciers.

10. The fifth edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) will begin from June 4, the TNCA

announced.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

The government allowed import of 17 medical devices for three months with mandatory

larations immediately after custom clearance and before sale of such products in the

Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have made history as they

shared the stage during President Joe Biden's first joint session to Congress, marking the first

time that two women sat behind a US president during an address to Congress.

Senior Congress leader and Opposition UDF candidate from Nilambur V.V. Prakash died. He

China launched the core module for its first permanent space station that will host astronauts

Outgoing MLA of the Trinamool Congress, Gouri Sankar Dutta, died. He was 70.

In a first, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has appointed a woman officer Vaishali S

Hiwase to command a Road Construction Company (RCC) tasked to provide connectivity in a

altitude area along the India-China border.

Justice Virendra Kumar Srivastava of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court died. He

Congress leader and former Maharashtra minister Eknath Gaikwad, passed away in Mumbai.

Glaciers are melting faster, losing 31% more snow and ice per year than they did 15 years

earlier, according to three-dimensional satellite measurements of all the world’s mountain

edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) will begin from June 4, the TNCA

English

Page 3

The government allowed import of 17 medical devices for three months with mandatory

larations immediately after custom clearance and before sale of such products in the

Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have made history as they

o Congress, marking the first

time that two women sat behind a US president during an address to Congress.

Senior Congress leader and Opposition UDF candidate from Nilambur V.V. Prakash died. He

permanent space station that will host astronauts

Outgoing MLA of the Trinamool Congress, Gouri Sankar Dutta, died. He was 70.

In a first, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has appointed a woman officer Vaishali S

nstruction Company (RCC) tasked to provide connectivity in a

Justice Virendra Kumar Srivastava of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court died. He

ter Eknath Gaikwad, passed away in Mumbai.

Glaciers are melting faster, losing 31% more snow and ice per year than they did 15 years

dimensional satellite measurements of all the world’s mountain

edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) will begin from June 4, the TNCA

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Monthly Current Affair of

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04-05-2021

1. K V Anand, noted Tamil film director and cinematographer died. He was 54.

2. Former Attorney General and Constitutional law expert Soli Sorabje

3. Jordan''s Prince Mohammad bin Talal, the younger bother of the late King Hussein, died at the

age of 80.

4. Former state BJP president Laxman Giluwa died in Jamshedpur. He was 57.

5. Rajasthan Human Rights Commission member Justice M

64.

6. Government has left GPF and other non

percent.

7. John Chambers, a top American corporate leader and former Cisco CEO, has announced a

donation of $1 million towards a target

8. Fertiliser cooperative IFFCO said its fourth oxygen plant being set up at Paradeep (Odisha) will

commence operation by June 15 and will provide the free supply to hospitals in the state and

adjoining areas.

9. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched a WhatsApp helpline number for

providing medical assistance to expectant mothers from across the country.

10. The labour ministry has implemented a decision of retirement fund body EPFO's trustees to

hike the maximum sum assured payable under the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance

Scheme, 1976 to Rs 7 lakh from the existing Rs 6 lakh.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

K V Anand, noted Tamil film director and cinematographer died. He was 54.

Former Attorney General and Constitutional law expert Soli Sorabjee passed away. He was 91.

Jordan''s Prince Mohammad bin Talal, the younger bother of the late King Hussein, died at the

Former state BJP president Laxman Giluwa died in Jamshedpur. He was 57.

Rajasthan Human Rights Commission member Justice Mahesh Chandra Sharma died. He was

Government has left GPF and other non-government PF interest rate unchanged at 7.1

John Chambers, a top American corporate leader and former Cisco CEO, has announced a

donation of $1 million towards a target of sending one lakh oxygen units to India.

Fertiliser cooperative IFFCO said its fourth oxygen plant being set up at Paradeep (Odisha) will

commence operation by June 15 and will provide the free supply to hospitals in the state and

National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched a WhatsApp helpline number for

providing medical assistance to expectant mothers from across the country.

The labour ministry has implemented a decision of retirement fund body EPFO's trustees to

maximum sum assured payable under the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance

Scheme, 1976 to Rs 7 lakh from the existing Rs 6 lakh.

English

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K V Anand, noted Tamil film director and cinematographer died. He was 54.

e passed away. He was 91.

Jordan''s Prince Mohammad bin Talal, the younger bother of the late King Hussein, died at the

Former state BJP president Laxman Giluwa died in Jamshedpur. He was 57.

ahesh Chandra Sharma died. He was

government PF interest rate unchanged at 7.1

John Chambers, a top American corporate leader and former Cisco CEO, has announced a

of sending one lakh oxygen units to India.

Fertiliser cooperative IFFCO said its fourth oxygen plant being set up at Paradeep (Odisha) will

commence operation by June 15 and will provide the free supply to hospitals in the state and

National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched a WhatsApp helpline number for

providing medical assistance to expectant mothers from across the country.

The labour ministry has implemented a decision of retirement fund body EPFO's trustees to

maximum sum assured payable under the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance

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Monthly Current Affair of

www.onlineaavedan.com

05-05-2021

1. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC Hari Narayan Chaudhary died due to Covid

Bihar.

2. Sitar maestro Pandit Devbrata Chaudhuri died of Covid

hospital. He was 85.

3. The Centre has released ₹ 8,873.6 crore to states as the first installment of the central share of

the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for 2021

measures.

4. Â Mahindra and Mahindra has inked a pact with shareholders of Meru to increase its stake to

100 per cent in the ride-hailing service provider.

5. The Wall Street-based investment banking major JPMorgan Chase joined its

fight its worst heath crisis, committing an upfront USD 2

appeal to its over 2.5 lakh employees to chip in.

6. The government exempted from customs duty imports of inflammatory diagnostic kits till

October 31, a move aimed at increasing COVID

7. Insurance scheme for frontline health workers has been extended for another six months, the

government said.

8. The Indian Navy launched a special operation to bring oxygen

India from abroad as the country is facing a severe shortage of medical oxygen in the wake of a

massive spike in coronavirus cases.

9. Vedanta Group firm Hindustan Zinc has set up an oxygen bottling plant at the Rajsamand

district of Rajasthan which is

10. The government permitted import of oxygen concentrators for personal use, through post,

courier or e-commerce portals under gift category.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC Hari Narayan Chaudhary died due to Covid

estro Pandit Devbrata Chaudhuri died of Covid-related complications at a Delhi

₹ 8,873.6 crore to states as the first installment of the central share of

the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for 2021-22 for various COVID

 Mahindra and Mahindra has inked a pact with shareholders of Meru to increase its stake to

hailing service provider.

based investment banking major JPMorgan Chase joined its

fight its worst heath crisis, committing an upfront USD 2-million financial aid along with an

appeal to its over 2.5 lakh employees to chip in.

The government exempted from customs duty imports of inflammatory diagnostic kits till

ober 31, a move aimed at increasing COVID-19 testing.

Insurance scheme for frontline health workers has been extended for another six months, the

The Indian Navy launched a special operation to bring oxygen-filled cryogenic containers to

India from abroad as the country is facing a severe shortage of medical oxygen in the wake of a

massive spike in coronavirus cases.

Vedanta Group firm Hindustan Zinc has set up an oxygen bottling plant at the Rajsamand

district of Rajasthan which is producing 500 cylinders of life-saving gas per day.

The government permitted import of oxygen concentrators for personal use, through post,

commerce portals under gift category.

English

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC Hari Narayan Chaudhary died due to Covid-19 at Patna in

related complications at a Delhi

₹ 8,873.6 crore to states as the first installment of the central share of

various COVID-19 containment

 Mahindra and Mahindra has inked a pact with shareholders of Meru to increase its stake to

based investment banking major JPMorgan Chase joined its peers to help India

million financial aid along with an

The government exempted from customs duty imports of inflammatory diagnostic kits till

Insurance scheme for frontline health workers has been extended for another six months, the

filled cryogenic containers to

India from abroad as the country is facing a severe shortage of medical oxygen in the wake of a

Vedanta Group firm Hindustan Zinc has set up an oxygen bottling plant at the Rajsamand

saving gas per day.

The government permitted import of oxygen concentrators for personal use, through post,

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Monthly Current Affair of

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06-05-2021

1. Veteran football administrator and Hindust

hospital after battling COVID

2. Former BCCI selector and Rajasthan captain Kishan Rungta died of COVID

Jaipur. He was 88.

3. The government slashed Integrated GST ra

per cent, from 28 per cent earlier.

4. The final phase of ending America's “forever war” in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began,

with the withdrawal of the last US and NATO troops by the end of summer.

5. Leading global payments company Mastercard has donated $8.9 million to a New York

non-profit body, American India Foundation, to install 2,000 portable beds in India, which is

reeling from a deadly wave of the COVID

6. India gets 1.5 lakh doses of

7. The UNICEF said that it sent critical lifesaving supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators,

to help India amid the ravaging second coronavirus wave.

8. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the Chief M

Scheme and free vaccination for the age group of 18 to 45 years from the video conference.

9. Lawyer Keshav Mohan, who has been representing the Bihar government in the Supreme

Court, passed away due to COVID

10. Jailed former RJD MP Mohammad Shahabuddin, 53, died of COVID

Upadhyay (DDU) Hospital.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

Veteran football administrator and Hindustan FC owner Dilip Kumar Bose died at a local

hospital after battling COVID-19. He was in his early 70s.

Former BCCI selector and Rajasthan captain Kishan Rungta died of COVID

The government slashed Integrated GST rate on oxygen concentrators for personal use to 12

per cent, from 28 per cent earlier.

The final phase of ending America's “forever war” in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began,

with the withdrawal of the last US and NATO troops by the end of summer.

Leading global payments company Mastercard has donated $8.9 million to a New York

profit body, American India Foundation, to install 2,000 portable beds in India, which is

reeling from a deadly wave of the COVID-19.

SputnikV vaccine first consignment from Russia.

The UNICEF said that it sent critical lifesaving supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators,

to help India amid the ravaging second coronavirus wave.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Insurance

Scheme and free vaccination for the age group of 18 to 45 years from the video conference.

Lawyer Keshav Mohan, who has been representing the Bihar government in the Supreme

Court, passed away due to COVID-related complications at a hospital.

Jailed former RJD MP Mohammad Shahabuddin, 53, died of COVID

English

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an FC owner Dilip Kumar Bose died at a local

Former BCCI selector and Rajasthan captain Kishan Rungta died of COVID-19 at a hospital in

te on oxygen concentrators for personal use to 12

The final phase of ending America's “forever war” in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began,

with the withdrawal of the last US and NATO troops by the end of summer.

Leading global payments company Mastercard has donated $8.9 million to a New York-based

profit body, American India Foundation, to install 2,000 portable beds in India, which is

SputnikV vaccine first consignment from Russia.

The UNICEF said that it sent critical lifesaving supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators,

inister Chiranjeevi Health Insurance

Scheme and free vaccination for the age group of 18 to 45 years from the video conference.

Lawyer Keshav Mohan, who has been representing the Bihar government in the Supreme

lications at a hospital.

Jailed former RJD MP Mohammad Shahabuddin, 53, died of COVID-19 at the Deen Dayal

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Monthly Current Affair of

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07-05-2021

1. Cricket Australia pledged 50,000 Australian dollars to support India's fight against the

devastating second wave of the COVID

partnership with its players' association and UNICEF.

2. Kerala Congress (B) chairman and former minister R Balakrishna Pillai passed away in

Kottarakkara. He was 86.

3. Indian-American billionaire businessman Vinod Khosla pledged $10 million for the supply of

medical oxygen to hospitals in India.

4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual summit with his British counterpart Boris Johnson

during which they unveiled a 10

5. The administrative control of historical Katas Raj Temples has been handed over to the

Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), a statutory body of the federal government which looks

after holy places of minorities in Pakistan,

6. Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA and former state minister Brijendra Singh Rathore died. He was

63.

7. Chinese tech giant Baidu rolled out its paid driverless taxi service, making it the first company

to commercialize autonomous driving

8. The government has waived late fee on delayed filing of monthly return GSTR

payment for the months of March and April.

9. The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) announced it will be donating 100 units each

of non-invasive ventilators and oxygen concentrators to the Delhi government for distribution

across healthcare facilities in the national capital.

10. Taiwan delivered to India 150 oxygen concentrators and 500 oxygen cylinders to assist the

country in its fight against a devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

Cricket Australia pledged 50,000 Australian dollars to support India's fight against the

second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and will also raise more funds in

partnership with its players' association and UNICEF.

Kerala Congress (B) chairman and former minister R Balakrishna Pillai passed away in

lionaire businessman Vinod Khosla pledged $10 million for the supply of

medical oxygen to hospitals in India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual summit with his British counterpart Boris Johnson

during which they unveiled a 10-year roadmap to further broadbase bilateral ties.

The administrative control of historical Katas Raj Temples has been handed over to the

Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), a statutory body of the federal government which looks

after holy places of minorities in Pakistan, for its 'proper upkeep'.

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA and former state minister Brijendra Singh Rathore died. He was

Chinese tech giant Baidu rolled out its paid driverless taxi service, making it the first company

to commercialize autonomous driving operations in China.

The government has waived late fee on delayed filing of monthly return GSTR

payment for the months of March and April.

The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) announced it will be donating 100 units each

invasive ventilators and oxygen concentrators to the Delhi government for distribution

across healthcare facilities in the national capital.

Taiwan delivered to India 150 oxygen concentrators and 500 oxygen cylinders to assist the

inst a devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

English

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Cricket Australia pledged 50,000 Australian dollars to support India's fight against the

19 pandemic and will also raise more funds in

Kerala Congress (B) chairman and former minister R Balakrishna Pillai passed away in

lionaire businessman Vinod Khosla pledged $10 million for the supply of

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual summit with his British counterpart Boris Johnson

ther broadbase bilateral ties.

The administrative control of historical Katas Raj Temples has been handed over to the

Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), a statutory body of the federal government which looks

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA and former state minister Brijendra Singh Rathore died. He was

Chinese tech giant Baidu rolled out its paid driverless taxi service, making it the first company

The government has waived late fee on delayed filing of monthly return GSTR-3B and tax

The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) announced it will be donating 100 units each

invasive ventilators and oxygen concentrators to the Delhi government for distribution

Taiwan delivered to India 150 oxygen concentrators and 500 oxygen cylinders to assist the

inst a devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Monthly Current Affair of

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08-05-2021

1. Former Union minister and Jammu and Kashmir governor Jagmohan, 93, has passed away. He

was 93.

2. In front of a full house at the Crucible Theatre, Mark Selby won the world sno

championship for the fourth time beating Shaun Murphy 18

3. The Serum Institute of India will invest GBP 240 million in the UK to expand its vaccine business

and set up a new sales office creating a large number of jobs.

4. The Delhi government has developed a portal for proper distribution and supply of Remdesivir

injection to stockists, distributors and hospitals for needy patients.

5. Justice (Retd) P C Pant, who is a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC),

has also been appointed its Acting Chairperson with effect from April 25 this year.

6. A penalty of Rs 3 crore has been imposed on ICICI Bank Ltd for contravention of certain

directions, the Reserve Bank of India said.

7. Famous Hindi cricket commentator Iftikhar Ahmed pa

8. With the RBI capping top managements' tenure at lenders, Kotak Mahindra Bank's head Uday

Kotak said his current term as the managing director and chief executive is till December 2023

and the board will take a call on su

9. Agrochemical technicals firm India Pesticides and the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences

have received capital markets regulator Sebi''s go

10. The newly-appointed Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar w

including currency management, information technology, and foreign exchange, the Reserve

Bank of India said.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

Former Union minister and Jammu and Kashmir governor Jagmohan, 93, has passed away. He

In front of a full house at the Crucible Theatre, Mark Selby won the world sno

championship for the fourth time beating Shaun Murphy 18-15 in the final.

The Serum Institute of India will invest GBP 240 million in the UK to expand its vaccine business

and set up a new sales office creating a large number of jobs.

government has developed a portal for proper distribution and supply of Remdesivir

injection to stockists, distributors and hospitals for needy patients.

Justice (Retd) P C Pant, who is a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC),

n appointed its Acting Chairperson with effect from April 25 this year.

A penalty of Rs 3 crore has been imposed on ICICI Bank Ltd for contravention of certain

directions, the Reserve Bank of India said.

Famous Hindi cricket commentator Iftikhar Ahmed passed away in Prayagraj. He was 66.

With the RBI capping top managements' tenure at lenders, Kotak Mahindra Bank's head Uday

Kotak said his current term as the managing director and chief executive is till December 2023

and the board will take a call on succession in due course.

Agrochemical technicals firm India Pesticides and the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences

have received capital markets regulator Sebi''s go-ahead to float initial share

appointed Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar will look after eight departments,

including currency management, information technology, and foreign exchange, the Reserve

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Former Union minister and Jammu and Kashmir governor Jagmohan, 93, has passed away. He

In front of a full house at the Crucible Theatre, Mark Selby won the world snooker

15 in the final.

The Serum Institute of India will invest GBP 240 million in the UK to expand its vaccine business

government has developed a portal for proper distribution and supply of Remdesivir

Justice (Retd) P C Pant, who is a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC),

n appointed its Acting Chairperson with effect from April 25 this year.

A penalty of Rs 3 crore has been imposed on ICICI Bank Ltd for contravention of certain

ssed away in Prayagraj. He was 66.

With the RBI capping top managements' tenure at lenders, Kotak Mahindra Bank's head Uday

Kotak said his current term as the managing director and chief executive is till December 2023

Agrochemical technicals firm India Pesticides and the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences

ahead to float initial share-sales.

ill look after eight departments,

including currency management, information technology, and foreign exchange, the Reserve

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1. RBI said the second purchase of government securities worth Rs 35,000 crore under the G

Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 1.0) will be done on May 20 for an orderly evolution of the yield

curve as a fresh COVID-19 wave threatens to hit the economy.

2. Pakistan batsmen Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman were nominated for the ICC 'Player of the

Month' award for April following their stupendous performance in the limited

against South Africa.

3. Barbora Strycova, a former top

announced her retirement.

4. Alan McLoughlin, who famously scor

United States, has died. He was 54.

5. Former head of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church and the longest

India Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom died. He was 103.

6. Mahatma Gandhi's former personal secretary V Kalyanam died in Chennai. He was 99.

7. Legislative Secretary G Narayan Raju has died of COVID

8. India and Britain approved the ambitious roadmap 2030 to move the two countries’

relationship towards a broader strategic

9. Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat inaugurated a hospital in Haridwar with a capacity of 140

oxygen-supported beds.

10. The Hungarian capital of Budapest commemorated the 125th birth anniversary of its

underground railway, which was the first of

second-oldest after the London Underground.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

RBI said the second purchase of government securities worth Rs 35,000 crore under the G

SAP 1.0) will be done on May 20 for an orderly evolution of the yield

19 wave threatens to hit the economy.

Pakistan batsmen Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman were nominated for the ICC 'Player of the

d for April following their stupendous performance in the limited

Barbora Strycova, a former top-ranked doubles player and Wimbledon singles semifinalist, has

announced her retirement.

Alan McLoughlin, who famously scored a goal to send Ireland to the 1994 World Cup in the

United States, has died. He was 54.

Former head of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church and the longest

India Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom died. He was 103.

personal secretary V Kalyanam died in Chennai. He was 99.

Legislative Secretary G Narayan Raju has died of COVID-19. He was 62.

India and Britain approved the ambitious roadmap 2030 to move the two countries’

relationship towards a broader strategic partnership.

Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat inaugurated a hospital in Haridwar with a capacity of 140

The Hungarian capital of Budapest commemorated the 125th birth anniversary of its

underground railway, which was the first of its kind in mainland Europe and is the world’s

oldest after the London Underground.

English

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RBI said the second purchase of government securities worth Rs 35,000 crore under the G-sec

SAP 1.0) will be done on May 20 for an orderly evolution of the yield

Pakistan batsmen Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman were nominated for the ICC 'Player of the

d for April following their stupendous performance in the limited-overs series

ranked doubles player and Wimbledon singles semifinalist, has

ed a goal to send Ireland to the 1994 World Cup in the

Former head of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church and the longest-serving bishop in

personal secretary V Kalyanam died in Chennai. He was 99.

19. He was 62.

India and Britain approved the ambitious roadmap 2030 to move the two countries’

Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat inaugurated a hospital in Haridwar with a capacity of 140

The Hungarian capital of Budapest commemorated the 125th birth anniversary of its

its kind in mainland Europe and is the world’s

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1. An eminent and award-winning Indian

National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his

in original research".

2. Former Union minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) leader Ajit Singh passed away in Gurgaon.

He was 82.

3. One of India’s well-known cricket statistician, Dinar Gupte died. He was 76.

4. Indian Army has clarified that the Defence Ministry has approved a total of 50 Armed Force

Medical Services, AFMS hospitals including 42 Army, five Air Force and three Navy designated

as Dedicated and Mixed COVID Hospitals.

5. Union minister Jitendra Singh said th

provisional pension up to a period of one year from the date of retirement of an employee in

view of the COVID-19 situation.

6. The Commerce Ministry said the first consignment of organic millets, produc

would be exported to Denmark.

7. With India continuing to reel under the second wave of COVID

financiers pitched in with relief efforts, led by a Rs 200 crore commitment by Citibank.

8. Intensifying its efforts, the Indian Navy has deployed nine warships to bring liquid oxygen and

other medical supplies from several countries in Persian Gulf and south

9. Investment in health, education and social protection alongside deeper regional cooperation

can help countries in Asia Pacific region in achieving equitable recovery from the pandemic,

Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.

10. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar participated in the G

through video conference.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

winning Indian-origin immunologist has been elected to the prestigious

National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his "distinguished and continuing achievements

Former Union minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) leader Ajit Singh passed away in Gurgaon.

known cricket statistician, Dinar Gupte died. He was 76.

Army has clarified that the Defence Ministry has approved a total of 50 Armed Force

Medical Services, AFMS hospitals including 42 Army, five Air Force and three Navy designated

as Dedicated and Mixed COVID Hospitals.

Union minister Jitendra Singh said that the government has decided to extend the payment of

provisional pension up to a period of one year from the date of retirement of an employee in

19 situation.

The Commerce Ministry said the first consignment of organic millets, produc

would be exported to Denmark.

With India continuing to reel under the second wave of COVID-19 infections, multinational

financiers pitched in with relief efforts, led by a Rs 200 crore commitment by Citibank.

the Indian Navy has deployed nine warships to bring liquid oxygen and

other medical supplies from several countries in Persian Gulf and south

Investment in health, education and social protection alongside deeper regional cooperation

ountries in Asia Pacific region in achieving equitable recovery from the pandemic,

Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar participated in the G-7 Foreign Ministers' meeting

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origin immunologist has been elected to the prestigious

"distinguished and continuing achievements

Former Union minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) leader Ajit Singh passed away in Gurgaon.

known cricket statistician, Dinar Gupte died. He was 76.

Army has clarified that the Defence Ministry has approved a total of 50 Armed Force

Medical Services, AFMS hospitals including 42 Army, five Air Force and three Navy designated

at the government has decided to extend the payment of

provisional pension up to a period of one year from the date of retirement of an employee in

The Commerce Ministry said the first consignment of organic millets, produced in Uttarakhand,

19 infections, multinational

financiers pitched in with relief efforts, led by a Rs 200 crore commitment by Citibank.

the Indian Navy has deployed nine warships to bring liquid oxygen and

other medical supplies from several countries in Persian Gulf and south-east Asia.

Investment in health, education and social protection alongside deeper regional cooperation

ountries in Asia Pacific region in achieving equitable recovery from the pandemic,

7 Foreign Ministers' meeting

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1. Three Indian-American CEOs Sunder Pichai from Google, Punit Renjen from Deloitte and

Shantanu Narayen from Adobe have joined the steering committee of the Global Task Force on

Pandemic Response, which is overseeing an unprecedented corporate s

India successfully fight COVID19.

2. Several United Nations agencies have delivered nearly 10,000 oxygen concentrators and about

10 million medical masks to India to tackle the COVID

3. Senior journalist Shesh Narain Singh

4. Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin, the DMK president who led his party to a huge victory in the

Assembly polls was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

5. A book ''Thambi Naidoo and Family: Struggle for

apartheid activism of Mahatma Gandhi’s close aide in South Africa Thambi Naidoo and four

generations of his family starting from the early 1900s has been launched.

6. A 50-bed private hospital for COVID

in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh''s Gautam Buddh Nagar district.

7. The Indian Army has set up a 'COVID management cell' to ensure better coordination in

extending support to civil authorities across the count

coronavirus infections.

8. Credit Suisse has sharply lowered its real GDP growth forecast for this fiscal year to around 8.5

9 per cent, citing economic disruptions in the country due to the raging second wave that is

likely to shave 100-150 bps growth off the economy.

9. J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha approved release of additional Rs 250 crore as interest

subvention under economic package for revival of business and industry in the Union Territory.

10. Russian authorities gave regulatory approval to a single

vaccine, arguing that the move could accelerate the process of achieving herd immunity

against the coronavirus.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

American CEOs Sunder Pichai from Google, Punit Renjen from Deloitte and

Shantanu Narayen from Adobe have joined the steering committee of the Global Task Force on

Pandemic Response, which is overseeing an unprecedented corporate s

India successfully fight COVID19.

Several United Nations agencies have delivered nearly 10,000 oxygen concentrators and about

10 million medical masks to India to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senior journalist Shesh Narain Singh passed away due to the coronavirus disease (Covid

Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin, the DMK president who led his party to a huge victory in the

Assembly polls was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

A book ''Thambi Naidoo and Family: Struggle for a Non-racial South Africa'' tracing the anti

apartheid activism of Mahatma Gandhi’s close aide in South Africa Thambi Naidoo and four

generations of his family starting from the early 1900s has been launched.

bed private hospital for COVID-19 patients with its own oxygen generation plants opened

in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh''s Gautam Buddh Nagar district.

The Indian Army has set up a 'COVID management cell' to ensure better coordination in

extending support to civil authorities across the country to deal with surging cases of

Credit Suisse has sharply lowered its real GDP growth forecast for this fiscal year to around 8.5

9 per cent, citing economic disruptions in the country due to the raging second wave that is

150 bps growth off the economy.

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha approved release of additional Rs 250 crore as interest

subvention under economic package for revival of business and industry in the Union Territory.

ve regulatory approval to a single-dose version of the country's Sputnik V

vaccine, arguing that the move could accelerate the process of achieving herd immunity

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American CEOs Sunder Pichai from Google, Punit Renjen from Deloitte and

Shantanu Narayen from Adobe have joined the steering committee of the Global Task Force on

Pandemic Response, which is overseeing an unprecedented corporate sector initiative to help

Several United Nations agencies have delivered nearly 10,000 oxygen concentrators and about

passed away due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin, the DMK president who led his party to a huge victory in the

racial South Africa'' tracing the anti-

apartheid activism of Mahatma Gandhi’s close aide in South Africa Thambi Naidoo and four

generations of his family starting from the early 1900s has been launched.

ts with its own oxygen generation plants opened

The Indian Army has set up a 'COVID management cell' to ensure better coordination in

ry to deal with surging cases of

Credit Suisse has sharply lowered its real GDP growth forecast for this fiscal year to around 8.5-

9 per cent, citing economic disruptions in the country due to the raging second wave that is

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha approved release of additional Rs 250 crore as interest

subvention under economic package for revival of business and industry in the Union Territory.

dose version of the country's Sputnik V

vaccine, arguing that the move could accelerate the process of achieving herd immunity

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1. Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the

breaking his own record for the most summits of the highest mountain in the world.

2. Former India hockey player and a member of the 1980 Moscow Olympics

Pal Singh, died. He was 65.

3. In a first, a Hindu woman Sana Ramachand in Pakistan has passed the country's prestigious

Central Superior Services (CSS) examination and selected for the elite Pakistan Administrative

Services (PAS).

4. Indian wrestler Seema Bisla has secured a Tokyo Olympics berth i

reaching the finals of the World Olympic Qualifier at Sofia in Bulgaria.

5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the meeting of the European Council as a special

invitee.

6. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched

social wellness of students and parents.

7. TVS Motor Company said it along with Sundaram Clayton and its group companies have

pledged Rs 40 crore to support the nationwide efforts to curb the spread of COVID

8. DRDO has developedan Artificial Intelligence algorithm that can detect the presence of COVID

19 disease in Chest X-rays.

9. The last shooting World Cup before the Tokyo Olympics will be held in Osijek, Croatia from

June 22 to July 3 and the Indians are set to take p

the European country at that time.

10. India and the UK will step up cooperation in the area of science, technology and innovation

including strengthening the role of women in STEMM disciplines at schools, univer

research institutions.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 25th time,

breaking his own record for the most summits of the highest mountain in the world.

Former India hockey player and a member of the 1980 Moscow Olympics

, a Hindu woman Sana Ramachand in Pakistan has passed the country's prestigious

Central Superior Services (CSS) examination and selected for the elite Pakistan Administrative

Indian wrestler Seema Bisla has secured a Tokyo Olympics berth i

reaching the finals of the World Olympic Qualifier at Sofia in Bulgaria.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the meeting of the European Council as a special

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched a new mobile application for psycho

social wellness of students and parents.

TVS Motor Company said it along with Sundaram Clayton and its group companies have

pledged Rs 40 crore to support the nationwide efforts to curb the spread of COVID

developedan Artificial Intelligence algorithm that can detect the presence of COVID

The last shooting World Cup before the Tokyo Olympics will be held in Osijek, Croatia from

June 22 to July 3 and the Indians are set to take part in that event as they would be training in

the European country at that time.

India and the UK will step up cooperation in the area of science, technology and innovation

including strengthening the role of women in STEMM disciplines at schools, univer

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summit of Mount Everest for the 25th time,

breaking his own record for the most summits of the highest mountain in the world.

Former India hockey player and a member of the 1980 Moscow Olympics-winning side, Ravider

, a Hindu woman Sana Ramachand in Pakistan has passed the country's prestigious

Central Superior Services (CSS) examination and selected for the elite Pakistan Administrative

Indian wrestler Seema Bisla has secured a Tokyo Olympics berth in women's 50kg after

reaching the finals of the World Olympic Qualifier at Sofia in Bulgaria.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the meeting of the European Council as a special

a new mobile application for psycho

TVS Motor Company said it along with Sundaram Clayton and its group companies have

pledged Rs 40 crore to support the nationwide efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

developedan Artificial Intelligence algorithm that can detect the presence of COVID-

The last shooting World Cup before the Tokyo Olympics will be held in Osijek, Croatia from

art in that event as they would be training in

India and the UK will step up cooperation in the area of science, technology and innovation

including strengthening the role of women in STEMM disciplines at schools, universities, and

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1. The remnants of an out of control and China's biggest rocket re

atmosphere with most of its parts burned up and disintegrated over the Indian Ocean near the

Maldives.

2. Aryna Sabalenka beat world number one Ashleigh Barty 6

3. India and the European Union announced the resumption of talks for a free trade agreement,

eight years after its suspension, and agreed to launch negotiations for two key pac

investment protection and geographical indications.

4. The Supreme Court has constituted a 12

formulate a methodology for allocation of oxygen to states and union territories for saving

lives of COVID-19 patients and to facilitate a public health response to the pandemic.

5. Lewis Hamilton took a 100th career pole position by edging out Red Bull's Max Verstappen in

qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix.

6. Well-known Yoga guru Swami Adhyatmananda, who

Ashram, died of COVID-19. He was 77.

7. Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd is currently setting up a 30 tonne per day capacity

Cryogenic Oxygen Liquefaction Plant and it will be installed and commissioned at ITCs paper

manufacturing unit in Bhadrachalam.

8. An anti-COVID-19 therapeutic application of the drug 2

developed by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a lab of Defence

Research and Development Organisation (DRD

(DRL), Hyderabad.

9. Former India hockey player and coach MK Kaushik died of Covid

10. The Indian and Indonesian Navies conducted Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the southern

Arabian sea.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

The remnants of an out of control and China's biggest rocket re

atmosphere with most of its parts burned up and disintegrated over the Indian Ocean near the

lenka beat world number one Ashleigh Barty 6-0 3-6 6-4 in the Madrid Open final.

India and the European Union announced the resumption of talks for a free trade agreement,

eight years after its suspension, and agreed to launch negotiations for two key pac

investment protection and geographical indications.

The Supreme Court has constituted a 12-member National Task Force of top medical experts to

formulate a methodology for allocation of oxygen to states and union territories for saving

19 patients and to facilitate a public health response to the pandemic.

Lewis Hamilton took a 100th career pole position by edging out Red Bull's Max Verstappen in

qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix.

known Yoga guru Swami Adhyatmananda, who headed Ahmedabad

19. He was 77.

Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd is currently setting up a 30 tonne per day capacity

Cryogenic Oxygen Liquefaction Plant and it will be installed and commissioned at ITCs paper

manufacturing unit in Bhadrachalam.

19 therapeutic application of the drug 2-deoxy-D

developed by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a lab of Defence

Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

Former India hockey player and coach MK Kaushik died of Covid-19 in New Delhi. He was 66.

The Indian and Indonesian Navies conducted Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the southern

English

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The remnants of an out of control and China's biggest rocket re-entered the Earth’s

atmosphere with most of its parts burned up and disintegrated over the Indian Ocean near the

4 in the Madrid Open final.

India and the European Union announced the resumption of talks for a free trade agreement,

eight years after its suspension, and agreed to launch negotiations for two key pacts on

member National Task Force of top medical experts to

formulate a methodology for allocation of oxygen to states and union territories for saving

19 patients and to facilitate a public health response to the pandemic.

Lewis Hamilton took a 100th career pole position by edging out Red Bull's Max Verstappen in

headed Ahmedabad-based Sivananda

Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd is currently setting up a 30 tonne per day capacity

Cryogenic Oxygen Liquefaction Plant and it will be installed and commissioned at ITCs paper

D-glucose (2-DG) has been

developed by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a lab of Defence

O), in collaboration with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

19 in New Delhi. He was 66.

The Indian and Indonesian Navies conducted Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the southern

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1. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves proposed acquisition of 100%

shareholding and sole control of Ingram Micro Inc. by Imola Acquisition Corporation.

2. In tennis, World number six Alexander Zverev beat Matteo Berretti

Madrid Open title.

3. Drug major Cipla said it has inked a pact with US

and produce baricitinib in the country for the treatment of COVID

4. The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finan

to 25 States for providing grants to the Rural Local Bodies (RLBs).

5. Garrick Higgo matched Tiger Woods' record to become joint quickest to three tournament with

victory at the Canary Islands Championship.

6. The government has extended anti

pipes till October 31 this year with a view to guarding domestic manufacturers from cheap

Chinese imports.

7. Ariya Jutanugarn shot a 9-

stroke and become the first home winner of the tournament in 14 years.

8. Lavinio Rebello, senior vice president of the Goa Football Association, passed away in Goa.

9. Eminent sculptor and Rajya Sabha member Padma Vibhushan Raghunath Moh

away.

10. Freedom fighter and veteran of the erstwhile Indian National Army (INA) Lalti Ram died. He

was 100.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves proposed acquisition of 100%

shareholding and sole control of Ingram Micro Inc. by Imola Acquisition Corporation.

In tennis, World number six Alexander Zverev beat Matteo Berretti

Drug major Cipla said it has inked a pact with US-based Eli Lilly and Company to manufacture

and produce baricitinib in the country for the treatment of COVID-19.

The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, released an amount of Rs. 8,923.8 crore

to 25 States for providing grants to the Rural Local Bodies (RLBs).

Garrick Higgo matched Tiger Woods' record to become joint quickest to three tournament with

victory at the Canary Islands Championship.

vernment has extended anti-dumping duty on certain types of seamless tubes, and

pipes till October 31 this year with a view to guarding domestic manufacturers from cheap

-under-par 63 in the final round to win the

stroke and become the first home winner of the tournament in 14 years.

Lavinio Rebello, senior vice president of the Goa Football Association, passed away in Goa.

Eminent sculptor and Rajya Sabha member Padma Vibhushan Raghunath Moh

Freedom fighter and veteran of the erstwhile Indian National Army (INA) Lalti Ram died. He

English

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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves proposed acquisition of 100%

shareholding and sole control of Ingram Micro Inc. by Imola Acquisition Corporation.

In tennis, World number six Alexander Zverev beat Matteo Berrettini to clinch his second

based Eli Lilly and Company to manufacture

19.

ce, released an amount of Rs. 8,923.8 crore

Garrick Higgo matched Tiger Woods' record to become joint quickest to three tournament with

dumping duty on certain types of seamless tubes, and

pipes till October 31 this year with a view to guarding domestic manufacturers from cheap

par 63 in the final round to win the LPGA Thailand by one

stroke and become the first home winner of the tournament in 14 years.

Lavinio Rebello, senior vice president of the Goa Football Association, passed away in Goa.

Eminent sculptor and Rajya Sabha member Padma Vibhushan Raghunath Mohapatra passed

Freedom fighter and veteran of the erstwhile Indian National Army (INA) Lalti Ram died. He

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1. A 16-member Bahrain Royal Guard team led by prince Mohammed Hamad Mohammed Al

Khalifa became the first internati

2. Anchor investor Bay Tree India Holdings I LLC has sold over 2 per cent stake in Yes Bank

through open market transactions.

3. Microblogging giant Twitter has donated USD 15 million to help address the

India which is battling the unprecedented second wave of the deadly pandemic.

4. U.S. regulators expanded the use of Pfizer's COVID

offering a way to protect the nation's adolescents before they head

and paving the way for them to return to more normal activities.

5. Saudi Arabia has announced 118 humanitarian projects worth over $123 million for cash

strapped Pakistan in food security, health, education and water during Prime

Khan's two-day visit.

6. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat dedicated a 120

in Rajasthan and said people with mild and moderate symptoms will be treated at this facility.

7. Resident president of charitable

Singh, 79, died of COVID-19.

8. Veteran Communist leader and the leader of Janadipathya Samrakshana Samiti (JSS), K.R. Gouri

Amma passed away in Thiruvananthapuram. She was 102.

9. Vinesh Kalra, India's Consul General in the Afghan city of Mazar

10. Puducherry has become ‘Har Ghar Jal’ UT by ensuring that every rural home in the Union

Territory getsa household tap connection.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

member Bahrain Royal Guard team led by prince Mohammed Hamad Mohammed Al

Khalifa became the first international team to conquer the new altitude of Mount Everest.

Anchor investor Bay Tree India Holdings I LLC has sold over 2 per cent stake in Yes Bank

through open market transactions.

Microblogging giant Twitter has donated USD 15 million to help address the

India which is battling the unprecedented second wave of the deadly pandemic.

U.S. regulators expanded the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12,

offering a way to protect the nation's adolescents before they head

and paving the way for them to return to more normal activities.

Saudi Arabia has announced 118 humanitarian projects worth over $123 million for cash

strapped Pakistan in food security, health, education and water during Prime

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat dedicated a 120-bed COVID care centre to Jodhpur

in Rajasthan and said people with mild and moderate symptoms will be treated at this facility.

Resident president of charitable-cum-educational body Chief Khalsa Diwan (CKD) Harminder

19.

Veteran Communist leader and the leader of Janadipathya Samrakshana Samiti (JSS), K.R. Gouri

Amma passed away in Thiruvananthapuram. She was 102.

onsul General in the Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif, passed away in Kabul.

Puducherry has become ‘Har Ghar Jal’ UT by ensuring that every rural home in the Union

Territory getsa household tap connection.

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member Bahrain Royal Guard team led by prince Mohammed Hamad Mohammed Al

onal team to conquer the new altitude of Mount Everest.

Anchor investor Bay Tree India Holdings I LLC has sold over 2 per cent stake in Yes Bank

Microblogging giant Twitter has donated USD 15 million to help address the COVID-19 crisis in

India which is battling the unprecedented second wave of the deadly pandemic.

19 vaccine to children as young as 12,

offering a way to protect the nation's adolescents before they head back to school in the fall

Saudi Arabia has announced 118 humanitarian projects worth over $123 million for cash-

strapped Pakistan in food security, health, education and water during Prime Minister Imran

bed COVID care centre to Jodhpur

in Rajasthan and said people with mild and moderate symptoms will be treated at this facility.

educational body Chief Khalsa Diwan (CKD) Harminder

Veteran Communist leader and the leader of Janadipathya Samrakshana Samiti (JSS), K.R. Gouri

Sharif, passed away in Kabul.

Puducherry has become ‘Har Ghar Jal’ UT by ensuring that every rural home in the Union

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1. Professional training and education company Ironwood Education said it has roped in the

Indian cricket team's head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach B Arun and fielding coach R

Sridhar as advisory board members to mentor and guide in program development for certified

cricket coaching at various levels.

2. The postponed women's 2021 Rugby World Cup will now be held in New Zealand from Oct. 8

to Nov. 12 next year.

3. New Zealand wicket-keeper batsman B J Watling announced that he will end his over

long career in all forms of cricke

month.

4. India is forecast to grow at 10.1 per cent in 2022, becoming the fastest growing major

economy in the world, the United Nations said, but cautioned that the growth outlook of 2021

was "highly fragile" as the country was the "new hotbed of the pandemic."

5. A sharp rise in exports in April is giving a hope that the ambitious target of $400 billion

merchandise shipments can be achieved this year, commerce and industry minister Piyush

Goyal said.

6. Former CBI officer K Ragothaman, who was the Chief Investigating Officer in the Rajiv Gandhi

assassination case, died. He was 76.

7. Arjuna award-winning former India table tennis player V Chandrasekhar died due to COVID

related complications. He was

8. Drug major AstraZeneca has pledged $250,000 (over Rs 1.8 crore) in humanitarian aid to India

to support relief activities amid the second wave of COVID

9. Padmakumar M Nair of State Bank of India (SBI) will be the chief e

Reconstruction Company (NARCL), a proposed entity for taking over bad loans of lenders,

predominantly public sector banks.

10. In the first such deal since regulations allowed fintech firms to own asset management

companies, online investment platform Groww announced it will fully acquire Indiabulls

Mutual Fund for Rs 175 crore.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

education company Ironwood Education said it has roped in the

Indian cricket team's head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach B Arun and fielding coach R

Sridhar as advisory board members to mentor and guide in program development for certified

ng at various levels.

The postponed women's 2021 Rugby World Cup will now be held in New Zealand from Oct. 8

keeper batsman B J Watling announced that he will end his over

long career in all forms of cricket after the World Test Championship final against India next

India is forecast to grow at 10.1 per cent in 2022, becoming the fastest growing major

economy in the world, the United Nations said, but cautioned that the growth outlook of 2021

ghly fragile" as the country was the "new hotbed of the pandemic."

A sharp rise in exports in April is giving a hope that the ambitious target of $400 billion

merchandise shipments can be achieved this year, commerce and industry minister Piyush

Former CBI officer K Ragothaman, who was the Chief Investigating Officer in the Rajiv Gandhi

assassination case, died. He was 76.

winning former India table tennis player V Chandrasekhar died due to COVID

related complications. He was 64.

Drug major AstraZeneca has pledged $250,000 (over Rs 1.8 crore) in humanitarian aid to India

to support relief activities amid the second wave of COVID-19 sweeping across the country.

Padmakumar M Nair of State Bank of India (SBI) will be the chief e

Reconstruction Company (NARCL), a proposed entity for taking over bad loans of lenders,

predominantly public sector banks.

In the first such deal since regulations allowed fintech firms to own asset management

investment platform Groww announced it will fully acquire Indiabulls

Mutual Fund for Rs 175 crore.

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education company Ironwood Education said it has roped in the

Indian cricket team's head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach B Arun and fielding coach R

Sridhar as advisory board members to mentor and guide in program development for certified

The postponed women's 2021 Rugby World Cup will now be held in New Zealand from Oct. 8

keeper batsman B J Watling announced that he will end his over-decade-

t after the World Test Championship final against India next

India is forecast to grow at 10.1 per cent in 2022, becoming the fastest growing major

economy in the world, the United Nations said, but cautioned that the growth outlook of 2021

ghly fragile" as the country was the "new hotbed of the pandemic."

A sharp rise in exports in April is giving a hope that the ambitious target of $400 billion

merchandise shipments can be achieved this year, commerce and industry minister Piyush

Former CBI officer K Ragothaman, who was the Chief Investigating Officer in the Rajiv Gandhi

winning former India table tennis player V Chandrasekhar died due to COVID-19

Drug major AstraZeneca has pledged $250,000 (over Rs 1.8 crore) in humanitarian aid to India

19 sweeping across the country.

Padmakumar M Nair of State Bank of India (SBI) will be the chief executive of National Asset

Reconstruction Company (NARCL), a proposed entity for taking over bad loans of lenders,

In the first such deal since regulations allowed fintech firms to own asset management

investment platform Groww announced it will fully acquire Indiabulls

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1. President Joe Biden signed an executive order meant to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity defenses

in response to a series of headline

country’s public and private sectors are to high

world away.

2. Granules India, pharmaceutical company, has announced that it pledged to provide the

Telangana government 16 crore Paracetamol

pandemic.

3. An Indian-American non-profit body American India Foundation (AIF) has raised USD25 million

for COVID-19 assistance to India as the country battles a sev

4. Infosys co-founder S D Shibulal purchased shares worth Rs 100 crore of the IT major through an

open market transaction.

5. India is the fastest country globally to reach the landmark of administering 17 crore doses in

114 days, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

6. Lawrencedale Agro Processing India (LEAF), said it is bringing in Rs 500 crore worth of

organised cost-effective credit to marginalised small land

the COVID-19 crisis.

7. Senior journalist Shiv Anurag Pateria died of a heart attack here caused due to post

complications. He was 62.

8. Fairfax Financial Holdings Group, the promoters of Bangalore's Kempegowda International

Airport, has funded in setting up of a 150

airport to bolster the healthcare infrastructure.

9. The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said the second tranche of open market purchase of

government securities worth Rs 35,000 crore under the G

1.0) will be conducted on May 20 with a view to enabling a stable and orderly evolution of the

yield curve.

10. Vikram Solar announced the commissioning of an 85 megawatt (MW) solar plant for state

power giant NTPC at Bilhaur, in Uttar Pradesh.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

President Joe Biden signed an executive order meant to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity defenses

in response to a series of headline-grabbing hacking incidents that highlight how vulnerable the

country’s public and private sectors are to high-tech spies and criminals operating from half a

Granules India, pharmaceutical company, has announced that it pledged to provide the

Telangana government 16 crore Paracetamol-500 mg tablets free of cost to fight the COVID

profit body American India Foundation (AIF) has raised USD25 million

19 assistance to India as the country battles a severe outbreak of the viral disease.

founder S D Shibulal purchased shares worth Rs 100 crore of the IT major through an

India is the fastest country globally to reach the landmark of administering 17 crore doses in

days, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

Lawrencedale Agro Processing India (LEAF), said it is bringing in Rs 500 crore worth of

effective credit to marginalised small land-hold and tribal farmers to overcome

nior journalist Shiv Anurag Pateria died of a heart attack here caused due to post

Fairfax Financial Holdings Group, the promoters of Bangalore's Kempegowda International

Airport, has funded in setting up of a 150-bed, oxygenated COVID-

airport to bolster the healthcare infrastructure.

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said the second tranche of open market purchase of

government securities worth Rs 35,000 crore under the G-sec Acquisition Programme (G

1.0) will be conducted on May 20 with a view to enabling a stable and orderly evolution of the

Vikram Solar announced the commissioning of an 85 megawatt (MW) solar plant for state

power giant NTPC at Bilhaur, in Uttar Pradesh.

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President Joe Biden signed an executive order meant to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity defenses

bing hacking incidents that highlight how vulnerable the

tech spies and criminals operating from half a

Granules India, pharmaceutical company, has announced that it pledged to provide the

500 mg tablets free of cost to fight the COVID-19

profit body American India Foundation (AIF) has raised USD25 million

ere outbreak of the viral disease.

founder S D Shibulal purchased shares worth Rs 100 crore of the IT major through an

India is the fastest country globally to reach the landmark of administering 17 crore doses in

Lawrencedale Agro Processing India (LEAF), said it is bringing in Rs 500 crore worth of

hold and tribal farmers to overcome

nior journalist Shiv Anurag Pateria died of a heart attack here caused due to post-COVID

Fairfax Financial Holdings Group, the promoters of Bangalore's Kempegowda International

-19 treatment centre at the

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said the second tranche of open market purchase of

sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP

1.0) will be conducted on May 20 with a view to enabling a stable and orderly evolution of the

Vikram Solar announced the commissioning of an 85 megawatt (MW) solar plant for state-run

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1. Centre has said that 216 crore doses of COVID

and December this year for Indian citizens.

2. Infrastructure company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said its construction arm has bagged an up to

Rs 5,000 crore contract from Chennai Metro Rail Corporation.

3. Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho both scored twice as Borussia Dortmund withstood a second

half fightback in teeming rain to beat Leipzig 4

4. White ball batsman Glenn Phillips and

first time on New Zealand Cricket’s list of centrally contracted players.

5. The IIT Alumni Council-founded Megalab has secured a Rs 300

developing a two-dose Ayurveda

deadly virus and prevent infection within a few days of the first dose.

6. In Nepal, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has re

7. Times Group chairperson Indu Jain died

8. Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Jarnail Singh passed away due to COVID

9. One of the longest serving doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and renowned obstetrician and

gynaecologist Dr S K Bhandari died due to Covid

10. Manipur BJP chief Prof S Tikendra Singh passes away at Shija Hospital in Imphal. He was 69.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

Centre has said that 216 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be available between August

and December this year for Indian citizens.

Infrastructure company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said its construction arm has bagged an up to

ore contract from Chennai Metro Rail Corporation.

Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho both scored twice as Borussia Dortmund withstood a second

half fightback in teeming rain to beat Leipzig 4-1 in the German Cup final.

White ball batsman Glenn Phillips and all-rounder Daryl Mitchell have been included for the

first time on New Zealand Cricket’s list of centrally contracted players.

founded Megalab has secured a Rs 300-

dose Ayurveda-based coronavirus vaccine that can stop the spread of the

deadly virus and prevent infection within a few days of the first dose.

In Nepal, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has re-appointed KP Sharma Oli as Prime Minister.

Times Group chairperson Indu Jain died due to Covid-related complications. She was 84.

Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Jarnail Singh passed away due to COVID

One of the longest serving doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and renowned obstetrician and

dari died due to Covid-19. Dr Bhandari was 86.

Manipur BJP chief Prof S Tikendra Singh passes away at Shija Hospital in Imphal. He was 69.

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19 vaccines will be available between August

Infrastructure company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said its construction arm has bagged an up to

Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho both scored twice as Borussia Dortmund withstood a second-

1 in the German Cup final.

rounder Daryl Mitchell have been included for the

first time on New Zealand Cricket’s list of centrally contracted players.

-crore seed funding and is

coronavirus vaccine that can stop the spread of the

deadly virus and prevent infection within a few days of the first dose.

appointed KP Sharma Oli as Prime Minister.

related complications. She was 84.

Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Jarnail Singh passed away due to COVID-19 complications.

One of the longest serving doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and renowned obstetrician and

19. Dr Bhandari was 86.

Manipur BJP chief Prof S Tikendra Singh passes away at Shija Hospital in Imphal. He was 69.

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1. Senior Congress leader and six

He was 100.

2. The United States has partnered with India on climate change so as to help it meet its

commitment to deploy 450 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy, US Special Envoy on Climate

Change John Kerry said.

3. Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal h

Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai, and discussed measures to enhance COVID

vaccine production.

4. A Chinese spacecraft carrying the country's first Mars rover has touched down on the red

planet, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) confirmed.

5. Footwear major Bata India Limited announced the appointment of Gunjan Shah as its new

Chief Executive Officer.

6. In Himachal Pradesh, AYUSH Department launched a state

Ghar Dwar' for COVID-19 patients, in Sloan district.

7. The Dragao Stadium, in the Portuguese city of Porto, will host on May 29 the final of the

Champions League.

8. England fast bowler Harry Gurney has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

9. Tata Steel BSL said its board has re

company for a one-year term.

10. Thirty-seven-year-old Tashi Yangjom, a resident of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh,

has conquered Mount Everest, joining the ranks of a handf

have achieved the feat.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

Senior Congress leader and six-time MP from Amritsar Raghunandan Lal Bhatia passed away.

The United States has partnered with India on climate change so as to help it meet its

commitment to deploy 450 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy, US Special Envoy on Climate

Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal held a virtual meeting with US Trade

Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai, and discussed measures to enhance COVID

A Chinese spacecraft carrying the country's first Mars rover has touched down on the red

Space Administration (CNSA) confirmed.

Footwear major Bata India Limited announced the appointment of Gunjan Shah as its new

In Himachal Pradesh, AYUSH Department launched a state-wide wellness programme 'AYUSH

19 patients, in Sloan district.

The Dragao Stadium, in the Portuguese city of Porto, will host on May 29 the final of the

England fast bowler Harry Gurney has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

its board has re-appointed Rajeev Singhal as managing director (MD) of the

year term.

old Tashi Yangjom, a resident of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh,

has conquered Mount Everest, joining the ranks of a handful of women mountaineers who

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time MP from Amritsar Raghunandan Lal Bhatia passed away.

The United States has partnered with India on climate change so as to help it meet its

commitment to deploy 450 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy, US Special Envoy on Climate

eld a virtual meeting with US Trade

Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai, and discussed measures to enhance COVID-19

A Chinese spacecraft carrying the country's first Mars rover has touched down on the red

Footwear major Bata India Limited announced the appointment of Gunjan Shah as its new

wide wellness programme 'AYUSH

The Dragao Stadium, in the Portuguese city of Porto, will host on May 29 the final of the

England fast bowler Harry Gurney has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

appointed Rajeev Singhal as managing director (MD) of the

old Tashi Yangjom, a resident of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh,

ul of women mountaineers who

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1. Former Saurashtra pacer and BCCI referee Rajendrasinh Jadeja has died due to COVID

Jadeja was 66.

2. Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Satav died in Pune. He was 46.

3. Financial Express managing editor Sunil Jain passed away after battling COVID

years old.

4. Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, former Jathedar of Akal Takht, has passed away. He was 70.

5. Two-wheeler market leader Hero MotoCorp has partnered with th

Gurugram to set up a makeshift 100

6. A total of 110 cadets of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune were commissioned

as officers into the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).

7. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the launch of an oxygen concentrator bank for

COVID patients requiring oxygen support in home isolation or those recuperating after

discharge from hospital.

8. IT services major Tech Mahindra said it has appointed Meghna H

Officer' with immediate effect.

9. Bharti Airtel has rolled out a range of Covid support initiatives for customers by leveraging its

digital platform.

10. Aerospace major Boeing has tied

hospitals in India to treat Covid patients.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

Former Saurashtra pacer and BCCI referee Rajendrasinh Jadeja has died due to COVID

Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Satav died in Pune. He was 46.

Financial Express managing editor Sunil Jain passed away after battling COVID

Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, former Jathedar of Akal Takht, has passed away. He was 70.

wheeler market leader Hero MotoCorp has partnered with th

Gurugram to set up a makeshift 100-bed Covid Care centre in Gurugram.

A total of 110 cadets of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune were commissioned

as officers into the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).

Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the launch of an oxygen concentrator bank for

COVID patients requiring oxygen support in home isolation or those recuperating after

IT services major Tech Mahindra said it has appointed Meghna H

Officer' with immediate effect.

Bharti Airtel has rolled out a range of Covid support initiatives for customers by leveraging its

Aerospace major Boeing has tied-up with state governments along with NGOs to se

hospitals in India to treat Covid patients.

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Former Saurashtra pacer and BCCI referee Rajendrasinh Jadeja has died due to COVID-19.

Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Satav died in Pune. He was 46.

Financial Express managing editor Sunil Jain passed away after battling COVID-19. He was 58

Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, former Jathedar of Akal Takht, has passed away. He was 70.

wheeler market leader Hero MotoCorp has partnered with the district administration of

bed Covid Care centre in Gurugram.

A total of 110 cadets of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune were commissioned

Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the launch of an oxygen concentrator bank for

COVID patients requiring oxygen support in home isolation or those recuperating after

IT services major Tech Mahindra said it has appointed Meghna Hareendran as its 'Wellness

Bharti Airtel has rolled out a range of Covid support initiatives for customers by leveraging its

up with state governments along with NGOs to set up field

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1. In tennis, Rafael Nadal beat world number one Novak Djokovic to win a 10th Italian Open title.

2. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the first batch of Anti Covid drug 2DG

conferencing.

3. International Invincible Gold Medal of this year has been conferred on Union Education

Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.

4. Drug firm Shilpa Medicare said its arm has entered into a definitive agreement with Dr Reddy's

Laboratories for manufacturing of Russian COVID

5. BJP chief JP Nadda flags off 17 mobile medical units & medical aid for Himachal Pradesh under

'Seva Hi Sangathan' program.

6. Indian Railways has commissioned Wi

district.

7. Microsoft shared the top position with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the worldwide public

cloud services market grew 24.1 per cent (year

billion, according to the International

8. Eminent journalist and popular TV anchor Anjan Bandyopadhyay died in Kolkata. He was 56.

9. Writer Subodh Chopra, known for films like “Murder” and “Rog”, died. He was 49.

10. Veteran actor K D Chandran, best known for films like 'Hum

Gate', died. He was 84.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

In tennis, Rafael Nadal beat world number one Novak Djokovic to win a 10th Italian Open title.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the first batch of Anti Covid drug 2DG

International Invincible Gold Medal of this year has been conferred on Union Education

Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.

Drug firm Shilpa Medicare said its arm has entered into a definitive agreement with Dr Reddy's

tories for manufacturing of Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V.

BJP chief JP Nadda flags off 17 mobile medical units & medical aid for Himachal Pradesh under

'Seva Hi Sangathan' program.

Indian Railways has commissioned Wi-Fi at 6,000 railway station in

Microsoft shared the top position with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the worldwide public

cloud services market grew 24.1 per cent (year-over-year) in 2020 with revenues reaching $312

billion, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC).

Eminent journalist and popular TV anchor Anjan Bandyopadhyay died in Kolkata. He was 56.

Writer Subodh Chopra, known for films like “Murder” and “Rog”, died. He was 49.

Veteran actor K D Chandran, best known for films like 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke' and 'China

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In tennis, Rafael Nadal beat world number one Novak Djokovic to win a 10th Italian Open title.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the first batch of Anti Covid drug 2DG through video

International Invincible Gold Medal of this year has been conferred on Union Education

Drug firm Shilpa Medicare said its arm has entered into a definitive agreement with Dr Reddy's

19 vaccine Sputnik V.

BJP chief JP Nadda flags off 17 mobile medical units & medical aid for Himachal Pradesh under

Fi at 6,000 railway station in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh

Microsoft shared the top position with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the worldwide public

year) in 2020 with revenues reaching $312

Eminent journalist and popular TV anchor Anjan Bandyopadhyay died in Kolkata. He was 56.

Writer Subodh Chopra, known for films like “Murder” and “Rog”, died. He was 49.

Hain Rahi Pyar Ke' and 'China

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1. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the 43rd GST Council meeting via video

conferencing at 11 A.M. in New Delhi on 28th of this month.

2. US President Joe Biden has

doses globally over the next six weeks.

3. Former Test opener Shiv Sunder Das was named batting coach of the Indian women's cricket

team.

4. Padma Shri awardee and eminent cardiologist Dr. K. K. Ag

62.

5. Centre has dropped plasma therapy from Covid treatment protocol.

6. Anshu Prakash, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications(DoT) , Ministry of

Communications and Chairman Digital Communications Commission, inaugura

certificate course on Network Security on the occasion of World Telecommunication and

Information Society Day.

7. With a vision to build an inclusive, skills

inked a Memorandum of Understandin

transformation of schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and Ashram

Schools.

8. India's wholesale price inflation, or WPI, rose to 10.49 per cent in April compared to 7.39 per

cent in March on account of sharp surge in oil price and global commodity prices.

9. Global technology leader Lenovo announced to appoint Dinesh Nair as Director, Consumer

Business for the India region.

10. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra inaugurated a quarantine/m

centre for frontline workers in Kathmandu run by the Hindu Swayamsewak Sangh (HSS), amidst

a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the 43rd GST Council meeting via video

conferencing at 11 A.M. in New Delhi on 28th of this month.

US President Joe Biden has announced that the United States will share 80 million vaccine

doses globally over the next six weeks.

Former Test opener Shiv Sunder Das was named batting coach of the Indian women's cricket

Padma Shri awardee and eminent cardiologist Dr. K. K. Aggarwal has died of COVID

Centre has dropped plasma therapy from Covid treatment protocol.

Anshu Prakash, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications(DoT) , Ministry of

Communications and Chairman Digital Communications Commission, inaugura

certificate course on Network Security on the occasion of World Telecommunication and

With a vision to build an inclusive, skills-based economy, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MTA)

inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Microsoft to support the digital

transformation of schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and Ashram

India's wholesale price inflation, or WPI, rose to 10.49 per cent in April compared to 7.39 per

ccount of sharp surge in oil price and global commodity prices.

Global technology leader Lenovo announced to appoint Dinesh Nair as Director, Consumer

Business for the India region.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra inaugurated a quarantine/m

centre for frontline workers in Kathmandu run by the Hindu Swayamsewak Sangh (HSS), amidst

19 cases in the country.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the 43rd GST Council meeting via video

announced that the United States will share 80 million vaccine

Former Test opener Shiv Sunder Das was named batting coach of the Indian women's cricket

garwal has died of COVID-19. He was

Centre has dropped plasma therapy from Covid treatment protocol.

Anshu Prakash, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications(DoT) , Ministry of

Communications and Chairman Digital Communications Commission, inaugurated an online

certificate course on Network Security on the occasion of World Telecommunication and

based economy, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MTA)

g (MOU) with Microsoft to support the digital

transformation of schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and Ashram

India's wholesale price inflation, or WPI, rose to 10.49 per cent in April compared to 7.39 per

ccount of sharp surge in oil price and global commodity prices.

Global technology leader Lenovo announced to appoint Dinesh Nair as Director, Consumer

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra inaugurated a quarantine/mild isolation

centre for frontline workers in Kathmandu run by the Hindu Swayamsewak Sangh (HSS), amidst

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1. Cambridge University chemists Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman were declare

the winners of the 2020 Millennium Technology Prize, a prestigious global science and

technology prize awarded for their development of revolutionary sequencing techniques which

means DNA can now be read in super

2. Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL

(SBG) and Bharti Group for acquisition of 100 per cent stake in SB Energy India for USD 3.5

billion (approximately Rs 25,500 crore).

3. The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh on

Sahakari Bank, Beed (Maharashtra) for violation of certain directions under the Supervisory

Action Framework.

4. The Biden administration has started the process of appointing 20 American corporate leaders

to the US section of the US-

5. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el

reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip.

6. Australia is set to host Afghanistan for a cricket Test for the first time before taking on England

in the Ashes series starting in December.

7. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) announced a prize fund of USD 400,000 for the

upcoming Asian Championships in Dubai.

8. BJP MLA Gotam Lal Meena died of COVID

9. Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Revenue and Flood Control Vijay Kashyap died from

coronavirus in Gurgaon. He was 56.

10. The Heartbreak Kid and Midnight Run actor Charles Grodin dies aged 86.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

Cambridge University chemists Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman were declare

the winners of the 2020 Millennium Technology Prize, a prestigious global science and

technology prize awarded for their development of revolutionary sequencing techniques which

means DNA can now be read in super-fast times.

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has inked share purchase agreements with SoftBank Group

(SBG) and Bharti Group for acquisition of 100 per cent stake in SB Energy India for USD 3.5

billion (approximately Rs 25,500 crore).

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh on Priyadarshini Mahila Nagari

Sahakari Bank, Beed (Maharashtra) for violation of certain directions under the Supervisory

The Biden administration has started the process of appointing 20 American corporate leaders

-India CEO Forum.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has announced the allocation of $500 million for

reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip.

Australia is set to host Afghanistan for a cricket Test for the first time before taking on England

the Ashes series starting in December.

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) announced a prize fund of USD 400,000 for the

upcoming Asian Championships in Dubai.

BJP MLA Gotam Lal Meena died of COVID-19 in Udaipur. He was 56.

er of State for Revenue and Flood Control Vijay Kashyap died from

coronavirus in Gurgaon. He was 56.

The Heartbreak Kid and Midnight Run actor Charles Grodin dies aged 86.

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Cambridge University chemists Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman were declared

the winners of the 2020 Millennium Technology Prize, a prestigious global science and

technology prize awarded for their development of revolutionary sequencing techniques which

) has inked share purchase agreements with SoftBank Group

(SBG) and Bharti Group for acquisition of 100 per cent stake in SB Energy India for USD 3.5

Priyadarshini Mahila Nagari

Sahakari Bank, Beed (Maharashtra) for violation of certain directions under the Supervisory

The Biden administration has started the process of appointing 20 American corporate leaders

Sissi has announced the allocation of $500 million for

Australia is set to host Afghanistan for a cricket Test for the first time before taking on England

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) announced a prize fund of USD 400,000 for the

er of State for Revenue and Flood Control Vijay Kashyap died from

The Heartbreak Kid and Midnight Run actor Charles Grodin dies aged 86.

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1. India highlighted its efforts in preventing the spread of co

drugs, vaccines, and other innovative measures for curing infected patients at a high

roundtable at the United Nations

(UN-CSDT).

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has

hit areas of Gujarat.

3. Union Government decided to hike the DAP subsidy by 140 per cent to provide the fertilizer to

farmers at old rate despite international price rise.

4. The Indian Council of Medi

home testing.

5. The Telangana government has declared Black Fungus (mucormycosis) a disease that is

primarily affecting COVID-19 recovered patients as notifiable disease under Epidemic Diseases

Act 1897.

6. Drug major Cipla announced the commercialisation of its RT

19 in India, in partnership with Ubio Biotechnology Systems.

7. The Indian women''s cricket team will compete in its maiden day

to October 3 when it tours Australia this year.

8. Infosys co-founder S D Shibulal purchased shares worth Rs 100 crore of the IT major through an

open market transaction.

9. Former chief minister of Rajasthan and ex

(89), died of Covid-19.

10. Dr Santiago Lusardi Girelli (42), a musician from Argentina who was a visiting research

professor at Goa University, succumbed to COVID

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

India highlighted its efforts in preventing the spread of coronavirus and development of new

drugs, vaccines, and other innovative measures for curing infected patients at a high

roundtable at the United Nations-Commission on Science and Technology for Development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a Rs. 1000 crore relief package for the cyclone

Union Government decided to hike the DAP subsidy by 140 per cent to provide the fertilizer to

farmers at old rate despite international price rise.

The Indian Council of Medical Research, ICMR has approved CoviSelf kit for the purpose of

The Telangana government has declared Black Fungus (mucormycosis) a disease that is

19 recovered patients as notifiable disease under Epidemic Diseases

Drug major Cipla announced the commercialisation of its RT-PCR test kit 'ViraGen' for COVID

19 in India, in partnership with Ubio Biotechnology Systems.

The Indian women''s cricket team will compete in its maiden day-night Test from September

to October 3 when it tours Australia this year.

founder S D Shibulal purchased shares worth Rs 100 crore of the IT major through an

Former chief minister of Rajasthan and ex-governor of Haryana and Bihar, Jagannath

Dr Santiago Lusardi Girelli (42), a musician from Argentina who was a visiting research

professor at Goa University, succumbed to COVID-19.

English

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ronavirus and development of new

drugs, vaccines, and other innovative measures for curing infected patients at a high-level

Commission on Science and Technology for Development

announced a Rs. 1000 crore relief package for the cyclone

Union Government decided to hike the DAP subsidy by 140 per cent to provide the fertilizer to

cal Research, ICMR has approved CoviSelf kit for the purpose of

The Telangana government has declared Black Fungus (mucormycosis) a disease that is

19 recovered patients as notifiable disease under Epidemic Diseases

PCR test kit 'ViraGen' for COVID-

night Test from September 30

founder S D Shibulal purchased shares worth Rs 100 crore of the IT major through an

governor of Haryana and Bihar, Jagannath Pahadia

Dr Santiago Lusardi Girelli (42), a musician from Argentina who was a visiting research

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1. The Sports Ministry has approved financial assistance of Rs

medallist woman kabaddi player V Tejaswini Bai, who recently battled COVID

husband to the dreaded infection.

2. Governor of the US state of Alabama Kay Ivey has signed into law a bill that allows schools in

the state to teach yoga in their classrooms, sans the use of namaste, ending a nearly three

decades ban on the popular age

3. An Indian-origin Human Sciences student Anvee Bhutani from Magdalen College at the

University of Oxford has bee

byelection.

4. South American soccer body CONMEBOL announced that Colombia will not co

month's Copa America.

5. India's first Dronacharya awardee coach in boxing, O P Bhardwaj, died. He was 82.

6. US President Joe Biden has signed a legislation to address the sudden increase in hate crime

against Asian-Americans in the aftermath of the COVID

such crimes would now be more accurately counted and reported so that i

7. Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched a scheme to set up honey and

other beehive testing laboratory on the National Bee Day.

8. Mindtree will acquire the NxT Digital Business from Larsen and Toubro (L&T) for Rs 198 crore.

9. The government has raised about Rs 4,000 crore from sale of 1.95 per cent stake in Axis Bank

held through SUUTI.

10. Insurance sector regulator IRDAI has slapped a fine of Rs 24 lakh on policy aggregator

Policybazaar for violating advertisement norms.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

The Sports Ministry has approved financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh for double Asian Games gold

medallist woman kabaddi player V Tejaswini Bai, who recently battled COVID

husband to the dreaded infection.

Governor of the US state of Alabama Kay Ivey has signed into law a bill that allows schools in

the state to teach yoga in their classrooms, sans the use of namaste, ending a nearly three

decades ban on the popular age-old Indian practice.

origin Human Sciences student Anvee Bhutani from Magdalen College at the

University of Oxford has been declared the winner at the end of a Student Union (SU)

South American soccer body CONMEBOL announced that Colombia will not co

India's first Dronacharya awardee coach in boxing, O P Bhardwaj, died. He was 82.

US President Joe Biden has signed a legislation to address the sudden increase in hate crime

Americans in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and expressed hope that

such crimes would now be more accurately counted and reported so that i

Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched a scheme to set up honey and

other beehive testing laboratory on the National Bee Day.

Mindtree will acquire the NxT Digital Business from Larsen and Toubro (L&T) for Rs 198 crore.

The government has raised about Rs 4,000 crore from sale of 1.95 per cent stake in Axis Bank

Insurance sector regulator IRDAI has slapped a fine of Rs 24 lakh on policy aggregator

Policybazaar for violating advertisement norms.

English

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2 lakh for double Asian Games gold-

medallist woman kabaddi player V Tejaswini Bai, who recently battled COVID-19 and lost her

Governor of the US state of Alabama Kay Ivey has signed into law a bill that allows schools in

the state to teach yoga in their classrooms, sans the use of namaste, ending a nearly three

origin Human Sciences student Anvee Bhutani from Magdalen College at the

n declared the winner at the end of a Student Union (SU)

South American soccer body CONMEBOL announced that Colombia will not co-host next

India's first Dronacharya awardee coach in boxing, O P Bhardwaj, died. He was 82.

US President Joe Biden has signed a legislation to address the sudden increase in hate crime

19 pandemic and expressed hope that

such crimes would now be more accurately counted and reported so that it can be ended.

Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched a scheme to set up honey and

Mindtree will acquire the NxT Digital Business from Larsen and Toubro (L&T) for Rs 198 crore.

The government has raised about Rs 4,000 crore from sale of 1.95 per cent stake in Axis Bank

Insurance sector regulator IRDAI has slapped a fine of Rs 24 lakh on policy aggregator

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1. US President Joe Biden has announced the appointment of a special envoy Sung Kim for North

Korea after he had his maiden talks with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae

2. Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari dissolved the House of Repre

mid-term polls on November 12 and 19.

3. The 2022 FIFA under-17 Women’s World Cup will be held in India from October 11 to 30, 2022.

4. A dedicated community support helpline has been operationalised by the Union Ministry of

Ayush to provide AYUSH-based approaches and solutions for the challenges raised by Covid

5. Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), a laboratory of Defence Research

and Development Organisation (DRDO), has developed an antibody detection

'DIPCOVAN', the DIPAS-VDx COVID

6. The Indian Navy’s first destroyer INS Rajput was decommissioned at Naval Dockyard,

Visakhapatnam after serving the nation for 41 glorious years on, 21 May 21.

7. Union Minister of Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Panchayati Raj and

Food Processing Industries, Narendra Singh Tomar launched National Mobile Monitoring

Software (NMMS) app and Area officer monitoring App through Video

8. The most awaited Pune emission inventory report to understand the contribution of various

sources of emissions in Pune Air quality has been released by Prof. Nitin Kalmarkar, Vice

Chancellor of SPPU.

9. In a bid to increase mangoes exports to South Korea, APEDA

embassy, Seoul and Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK), organised a Virtual Buyer

Seller Meet (VBSM).

10. Amid growing cases of Black Fungus, also known as Mucormycosis, Uttar Pradesh government

has declared the deadly infection as an epidemic.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

US President Joe Biden has announced the appointment of a special envoy Sung Kim for North

Korea after he had his maiden talks with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari dissolved the House of Repre

term polls on November 12 and 19.

17 Women’s World Cup will be held in India from October 11 to 30, 2022.

A dedicated community support helpline has been operationalised by the Union Ministry of

based approaches and solutions for the challenges raised by Covid

Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), a laboratory of Defence Research

and Development Organisation (DRDO), has developed an antibody detection

VDx COVID-19 IgG Antibody Microwell ELISA for sero

The Indian Navy’s first destroyer INS Rajput was decommissioned at Naval Dockyard,

Visakhapatnam after serving the nation for 41 glorious years on, 21 May 21.

on Minister of Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Panchayati Raj and

Food Processing Industries, Narendra Singh Tomar launched National Mobile Monitoring

Software (NMMS) app and Area officer monitoring App through Video

most awaited Pune emission inventory report to understand the contribution of various

sources of emissions in Pune Air quality has been released by Prof. Nitin Kalmarkar, Vice

In a bid to increase mangoes exports to South Korea, APEDA in collaboration with Indian

embassy, Seoul and Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK), organised a Virtual Buyer

Amid growing cases of Black Fungus, also known as Mucormycosis, Uttar Pradesh government

ection as an epidemic.

English

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US President Joe Biden has announced the appointment of a special envoy Sung Kim for North

Korea after he had his maiden talks with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-In.

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari dissolved the House of Representatives and announced

17 Women’s World Cup will be held in India from October 11 to 30, 2022.

A dedicated community support helpline has been operationalised by the Union Ministry of

based approaches and solutions for the challenges raised by Covid-19.

Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), a laboratory of Defence Research

and Development Organisation (DRDO), has developed an antibody detection-based kit

19 IgG Antibody Microwell ELISA for sero-surveillance.

The Indian Navy’s first destroyer INS Rajput was decommissioned at Naval Dockyard,

Visakhapatnam after serving the nation for 41 glorious years on, 21 May 21.

on Minister of Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Panchayati Raj and

Food Processing Industries, Narendra Singh Tomar launched National Mobile Monitoring

Software (NMMS) app and Area officer monitoring App through Video-Conferencing.

most awaited Pune emission inventory report to understand the contribution of various

sources of emissions in Pune Air quality has been released by Prof. Nitin Kalmarkar, Vice-

in collaboration with Indian

embassy, Seoul and Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK), organised a Virtual Buyer

Amid growing cases of Black Fungus, also known as Mucormycosis, Uttar Pradesh government

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1. Iran's parliament speaker said that international inspectors may no longer access surveillance

images of the Islamic Republic's nuclear sites.

2. A Venezuelan state governor who once served as defense minister fo

Chavez has died. Gen. Jorge Luis García Carneiro was 69.

3. The Biden administration is allowing eligible Haitian nationals residing in the U.S. to apply for a

new 18-month designation for temporary protected status.

4. Virgin Galactic made its first rocket

manned shuttle, as the company forges toward offering tourist flights to the edge of the

Earth's atmosphere.

5. A Bangalore-based start-up, PathShodh Healthcare, has developed a

Electrochemical ELISA test for "fast and accurate" detection of antibodies.

6. The Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) has transferred to 28 companies its

technology of disinfection system that can be used in auditoriums,

classrooms, malls which will provide a relatively safer environment for indoor activities in the

current pandemic.

7. State-run Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) said its board has approved investments

totalling Rs 2,202 crore for various power transmission projects.

8. Robert Lewandowski left it to the last minute of the last game before breaking the Bundesliga

record with his 41st goal of the season.

9. Coco Gauff stormed to her second career singles title as she comfortably d

Qiang 6-1, 6-3 at the Emilia

10. Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected to the BWF

Council for a four-year period till 2025.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

Iran's parliament speaker said that international inspectors may no longer access surveillance

images of the Islamic Republic's nuclear sites.

A Venezuelan state governor who once served as defense minister fo

Chavez has died. Gen. Jorge Luis García Carneiro was 69.

The Biden administration is allowing eligible Haitian nationals residing in the U.S. to apply for a

month designation for temporary protected status.

made its first rocket-powered flight from New Mexico to the fringe of space in a

manned shuttle, as the company forges toward offering tourist flights to the edge of the

up, PathShodh Healthcare, has developed a

Electrochemical ELISA test for "fast and accurate" detection of antibodies.

The Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) has transferred to 28 companies its

technology of disinfection system that can be used in auditoriums,

classrooms, malls which will provide a relatively safer environment for indoor activities in the

run Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) said its board has approved investments

ore for various power transmission projects.

Robert Lewandowski left it to the last minute of the last game before breaking the Bundesliga

record with his 41st goal of the season.

Coco Gauff stormed to her second career singles title as she comfortably d

3 at the Emilia-Romagna Open in her first clay-court final.

Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected to the BWF

year period till 2025.

English

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Iran's parliament speaker said that international inspectors may no longer access surveillance

A Venezuelan state governor who once served as defense minister for former President Hugo

The Biden administration is allowing eligible Haitian nationals residing in the U.S. to apply for a

powered flight from New Mexico to the fringe of space in a

manned shuttle, as the company forges toward offering tourist flights to the edge of the

up, PathShodh Healthcare, has developed a novel, point-of-care

Electrochemical ELISA test for "fast and accurate" detection of antibodies.

The Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) has transferred to 28 companies its

technology of disinfection system that can be used in auditoriums, large conference rooms,

classrooms, malls which will provide a relatively safer environment for indoor activities in the

run Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) said its board has approved investments

Robert Lewandowski left it to the last minute of the last game before breaking the Bundesliga

Coco Gauff stormed to her second career singles title as she comfortably dispatched Wang

court final.

Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected to the BWF

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1. Sevilla set a club record for points in the Spanish league by beating Alavés 1

closed out the season in Spain.

2. Lille upset the odds to win its first French championship in 10 years, edging defending

champion Paris Saint-Germain by one point as an en

3. A team of Canadian researchers has developed a new faster, cheaper Covid

be deployed in remote locations, clinics and airports due to its ease of use and portability.

4. China's Mars rover has driven down from

after a week of its arrival there.

5. A new telepresence robot that enables people suffering from Covid

to their loved ones has been developed.

6. Chinese autonomous vehicle

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to test its driverless cars without human safety drivers

behind the wheel on specified streets in three cities.

7. With more than 21.23 Lakh tests conducted in the la

record of highest tests conducted in a single day.

8. E-Committee, Supreme Court of India has released Manual for its top citizen

free “e-Courts Services Mobile app” in 14 languages (English, Hindi, Ass

Gujarathi, Kannada, Khasi, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu).

9. Srikumar Banerjee, former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, died in Navi Mumbai.

10. Chinese scientist Yuan Longping, renowned for developing a hybr

improved the grain output in the country, passed away at the age of 91.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

a club record for points in the Spanish league by beating Alavés 1

closed out the season in Spain.

Lille upset the odds to win its first French championship in 10 years, edging defending

Germain by one point as an enthralling title race ended.

A team of Canadian researchers has developed a new faster, cheaper Covid

be deployed in remote locations, clinics and airports due to its ease of use and portability.

China's Mars rover has driven down from its landing platform to the surface of the Red planet

after a week of its arrival there.

A new telepresence robot that enables people suffering from Covid

to their loved ones has been developed.

Chinese autonomous vehicle startup, Pony.ai has received a permit from California's

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to test its driverless cars without human safety drivers

behind the wheel on specified streets in three cities.

With more than 21.23 Lakh tests conducted in the last 24 hours, India has again set a new

record of highest tests conducted in a single day.

Committee, Supreme Court of India has released Manual for its top citizen

Courts Services Mobile app” in 14 languages (English, Hindi, Ass

Gujarathi, Kannada, Khasi, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu).

Srikumar Banerjee, former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, died in Navi Mumbai.

Chinese scientist Yuan Longping, renowned for developing a hybr

improved the grain output in the country, passed away at the age of 91.

English

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a club record for points in the Spanish league by beating Alavés 1-0 in a match that

Lille upset the odds to win its first French championship in 10 years, edging defending

thralling title race ended.

A team of Canadian researchers has developed a new faster, cheaper Covid-19 test that could

be deployed in remote locations, clinics and airports due to its ease of use and portability.

its landing platform to the surface of the Red planet

A new telepresence robot that enables people suffering from Covid-19 and in isolation to talk

startup, Pony.ai has received a permit from California's

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to test its driverless cars without human safety drivers

st 24 hours, India has again set a new

Committee, Supreme Court of India has released Manual for its top citizen-centric service-

Courts Services Mobile app” in 14 languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali,

Gujarathi, Kannada, Khasi, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu).

Srikumar Banerjee, former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, died in Navi Mumbai.

Chinese scientist Yuan Longping, renowned for developing a hybrid rice strain that vastly

improved the grain output in the country, passed away at the age of 91.

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1. Underlining the role of technology in the safety of UN peacekeepers, India has told the world

body''s top organ that plans are afoot t

will provide terrain-related information to the Blue Helmets in the line of duty.

2. India and Israel signed a three

3. Government to give assistance of

pandemic.

4. Dedicated team from TRIFED along with the NITI Aayog team will work out the follow

for the implementation of the Van Dhan Yojana in each of the 39 Tribal Aspirational Districts.

5. Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launched the first

phase of Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ (MCA) MCA21 Version 3.0 (V3.0) comprising of

revamped website, new email services for MCA Officers and two new modules, namely

Book and e. Consultation during a virtual event.

6. The President of India, in exercise of the power conferred by clause (l) of Article 224 of the

Constitution of India, appointed Vikas Bahl, to be an Additional Judge of the Punjab and

Haryana High Court.

7. The President of India, in exercise of the power conferred by clause (l) of Article 217 of the

Constitution of India, appointed Justice Alok Kumar Verma, Additional Judge of the

Uttarakhand High Court, to be a Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court.

8. Tennis player Ankita Raina added to TOPS core group along with four others.

9. Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited (MRHFL), a subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra

Financial Ltd, and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) announced a strategic partnership for cash

management solution.

10. RevFin, a digital consumer lending platform underwriting financially excluded and underserved

segments, has entered into a strategic partnership with Aeris Communications, India, an

Internet of Things (IoT) technology partner for ente

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

Underlining the role of technology in the safety of UN peacekeepers, India has told the world

body''s top organ that plans are afoot to launch a mobile tech platform in August this year that

related information to the Blue Helmets in the line of duty.

India and Israel signed a three-year work program for cooperation in Agriculture.

Government to give assistance of Rs.1500 to each Transgender person in view of Covid

Dedicated team from TRIFED along with the NITI Aayog team will work out the follow

for the implementation of the Van Dhan Yojana in each of the 39 Tribal Aspirational Districts.

er of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launched the first

phase of Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ (MCA) MCA21 Version 3.0 (V3.0) comprising of

revamped website, new email services for MCA Officers and two new modules, namely

Book and e. Consultation during a virtual event.

The President of India, in exercise of the power conferred by clause (l) of Article 224 of the

Constitution of India, appointed Vikas Bahl, to be an Additional Judge of the Punjab and

The President of India, in exercise of the power conferred by clause (l) of Article 217 of the

Constitution of India, appointed Justice Alok Kumar Verma, Additional Judge of the

Uttarakhand High Court, to be a Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court.

is player Ankita Raina added to TOPS core group along with four others.

Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited (MRHFL), a subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra

Financial Ltd, and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) announced a strategic partnership for cash

RevFin, a digital consumer lending platform underwriting financially excluded and underserved

segments, has entered into a strategic partnership with Aeris Communications, India, an

Internet of Things (IoT) technology partner for enterprises.

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Underlining the role of technology in the safety of UN peacekeepers, India has told the world

o launch a mobile tech platform in August this year that

related information to the Blue Helmets in the line of duty.

year work program for cooperation in Agriculture.

Rs.1500 to each Transgender person in view of Covid

Dedicated team from TRIFED along with the NITI Aayog team will work out the follow-up-plan

for the implementation of the Van Dhan Yojana in each of the 39 Tribal Aspirational Districts.

er of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launched the first

phase of Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ (MCA) MCA21 Version 3.0 (V3.0) comprising of

revamped website, new email services for MCA Officers and two new modules, namely, e.

The President of India, in exercise of the power conferred by clause (l) of Article 224 of the

Constitution of India, appointed Vikas Bahl, to be an Additional Judge of the Punjab and

The President of India, in exercise of the power conferred by clause (l) of Article 217 of the

Constitution of India, appointed Justice Alok Kumar Verma, Additional Judge of the

Uttarakhand High Court, to be a Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court.

is player Ankita Raina added to TOPS core group along with four others.

Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited (MRHFL), a subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra

Financial Ltd, and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) announced a strategic partnership for cash

RevFin, a digital consumer lending platform underwriting financially excluded and underserved

segments, has entered into a strategic partnership with Aeris Communications, India, an

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1. 1985 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Subodh Kumar Jaiswal was appointed the Central

Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director.

2. Hansi Flick will take over as Germany coach after the European Championship, replacing

Joachim Löw.

3. The Gurugram police have rolled out an 'oxygen concentrator bank' facility for Covid patients

under an initiative called 'Support Covid Patient'.

4. Top tech companies Microsoft, Accenture, GitHub and ThoughtWorks announced the

formation of The Green Software Foundation

crisis.

5. US President Joe Biden will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Geneva on June 16.

6. Six Indian places have been added to the tentative list of UNESCO world herita

sites are Satpura Tiger Reserve, Iconic riverfront of the historic city of Varanasi, Megalithic site

of Hire Benkal, Maratha Military Architecture, Bhedaghat

Jabalpur and temples of Kanchipuram.

7. The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has granted ex

approval to the Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) entered into by Institute of Cost

Accountants of India (ICoAl) and Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with various

Foreign Countries/Organisations.

8. The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the opening of

a new Consulate General of India in Addu City, Maldives in 2021.

9. The Sports Ministry has dedicated a total of 143 Khelo India Centr

budget estimate of Rs 14.30 Crores.

10. The Union Government has released Rs 1605 crore to eight North Eastern states under Jal

Jeevan Mission to provide tap water supply to rural homes in the current financial year.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

1985 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Subodh Kumar Jaiswal was appointed the Central

Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director.

Hansi Flick will take over as Germany coach after the European Championship, replacing

The Gurugram police have rolled out an 'oxygen concentrator bank' facility for Covid patients

under an initiative called 'Support Covid Patient'.

Top tech companies Microsoft, Accenture, GitHub and ThoughtWorks announced the

reen Software Foundation – a nonprofit to help address the global climate

US President Joe Biden will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Geneva on June 16.

Six Indian places have been added to the tentative list of UNESCO world herita

sites are Satpura Tiger Reserve, Iconic riverfront of the historic city of Varanasi, Megalithic site

of Hire Benkal, Maratha Military Architecture, Bhedaghat-Lameta Ghat in Narmada Valley

Jabalpur and temples of Kanchipuram.

et, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has granted ex

approval to the Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) entered into by Institute of Cost

Accountants of India (ICoAl) and Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with various

oreign Countries/Organisations.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the opening of

a new Consulate General of India in Addu City, Maldives in 2021.

The Sports Ministry has dedicated a total of 143 Khelo India Centres across 7 States with a total

budget estimate of Rs 14.30 Crores.

The Union Government has released Rs 1605 crore to eight North Eastern states under Jal

Jeevan Mission to provide tap water supply to rural homes in the current financial year.

English

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1985 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Subodh Kumar Jaiswal was appointed the Central

Hansi Flick will take over as Germany coach after the European Championship, replacing

The Gurugram police have rolled out an 'oxygen concentrator bank' facility for Covid patients

Top tech companies Microsoft, Accenture, GitHub and ThoughtWorks announced the

a nonprofit to help address the global climate

US President Joe Biden will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Geneva on June 16.

Six Indian places have been added to the tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites. The

sites are Satpura Tiger Reserve, Iconic riverfront of the historic city of Varanasi, Megalithic site

Lameta Ghat in Narmada Valley-

et, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has granted ex-post facto

approval to the Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) entered into by Institute of Cost

Accountants of India (ICoAl) and Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with various

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the opening of

es across 7 States with a total

The Union Government has released Rs 1605 crore to eight North Eastern states under Jal

Jeevan Mission to provide tap water supply to rural homes in the current financial year.

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1. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the Ayush Clinical Case Repository portal and the third

version of Ayush Sanjivani App in a virtual event.

2. US President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Indian American Arun Venkataraman

to a key position in his administration related to foreign commercial service.

3. State-run Canara Bank said Brij Mohan Sharma has taken charge as Executive Director of

Canara Bank on May 19.

4. J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched a special scheme for financi

families which have lost their only bread

5. SJVN Ltd, a joint venture of Ministry of Power and Government of Himachal Pradesh, is

installing 4 Oxygen Plants in the districts of Shimla (Rampur), Kinnaur,

of Himachal Pradesh at a cost of around Rs. 4.5 Crore.

6. Continuing its effort against COVID, NTPC Bongaigaon Medical Cell made the NTPC Bongaigaon

COVID Care centre operational in association with Apollo Telehealth Services.

7. In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Food Testing Laboratories at Jammu and

Srinagar have achieved accreditation from National Accreditation Board for Testing and

Calibration Laboratories (NABL) as mandated under Section 43 of Food Safety & Standards

2006.

8. The International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the

World Bank organised a two

Grid (OSOWOG)' wherein all the implementation partners came together

roadmap for OSOWOG.

9. Former Northamptonshire captain Alex Wakely announced his retirement from all forms of

cricket with immediate effect.

10. Mali's interim President and Prime Minister resigned.

Monthly Current Affair of May, 2021 in English

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the Ayush Clinical Case Repository portal and the third

version of Ayush Sanjivani App in a virtual event.

US President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Indian American Arun Venkataraman

position in his administration related to foreign commercial service.

run Canara Bank said Brij Mohan Sharma has taken charge as Executive Director of

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched a special scheme for financi

families which have lost their only bread-earner due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

SJVN Ltd, a joint venture of Ministry of Power and Government of Himachal Pradesh, is

installing 4 Oxygen Plants in the districts of Shimla (Rampur), Kinnaur,

of Himachal Pradesh at a cost of around Rs. 4.5 Crore.

Continuing its effort against COVID, NTPC Bongaigaon Medical Cell made the NTPC Bongaigaon

COVID Care centre operational in association with Apollo Telehealth Services.

Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Food Testing Laboratories at Jammu and

Srinagar have achieved accreditation from National Accreditation Board for Testing and

Calibration Laboratories (NABL) as mandated under Section 43 of Food Safety & Standards

The International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the

World Bank organised a two-day strategic inception workshop on 'One Sun One World One

Grid (OSOWOG)' wherein all the implementation partners came together

Former Northamptonshire captain Alex Wakely announced his retirement from all forms of

cricket with immediate effect.

Mali's interim President and Prime Minister resigned.

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the Ayush Clinical Case Repository portal and the third

US President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Indian American Arun Venkataraman

position in his administration related to foreign commercial service.

run Canara Bank said Brij Mohan Sharma has taken charge as Executive Director of

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched a special scheme for financial assistance to

19 pandemic.

SJVN Ltd, a joint venture of Ministry of Power and Government of Himachal Pradesh, is

installing 4 Oxygen Plants in the districts of Shimla (Rampur), Kinnaur, Lahaul Spiti & Hamirpur

Continuing its effort against COVID, NTPC Bongaigaon Medical Cell made the NTPC Bongaigaon

COVID Care centre operational in association with Apollo Telehealth Services.

Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Food Testing Laboratories at Jammu and

Srinagar have achieved accreditation from National Accreditation Board for Testing and

Calibration Laboratories (NABL) as mandated under Section 43 of Food Safety & Standards Act

The International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the

day strategic inception workshop on 'One Sun One World One

Grid (OSOWOG)' wherein all the implementation partners came together and presented their

Former Northamptonshire captain Alex Wakely announced his retirement from all forms of