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AF Inducted Basic Trainer Aircraft Pilatus PC 7 MKIIThe IAFs premier Academy located at Dundigal, Hyderabad on 31 May 2013 inducted basic trainer aircraft Pilatus

7 MKII

HRD Ministry Constituted National Testing Agency (NTA)The HRD Ministry on 31 May 2013 decided to set up a seven member Task Force NTA under the Chairmanship of

Sanjay Dhande.

TVS Logistics Services Ltd. Acquired US-Based Wainwright IndustriesTVS Logistics Services Ltd. acquired second company in US called Wainwright Industries, the end-to-end supply

hain provider.

Cochin Shipyard Limited Launched Its Third Fast Patrol Vessel for Indian Coast Guard

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on 28 May 2013 launched its third Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) which is built for the

ndian Coast Guard.

UNESCO declared Nicobar Islands as World Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO in the Month of May 2013 had declared India's Nicobar Islands as a world biosphere reserve under its Ma

nd the Biosphere Programme.

PM Manmohan Singh re-elected to Rajya Sabha from Assam for the Fifth Time

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 30 May 2013 was elected to the Rajya Sabha for the fifth time from Assam.

3 Year-old Indian-American Arvind Mahankali won National Spelling Bee

ndian-American Arvind Mahankali, after years of close calls, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee on 30 May 20

Ang Dami Sherpa, Pregnant runner won womens Everest Marathon

44 Years old Ang Dami Sherpa from Nepal won the Everest Marathon on 29 May 2013 in womens category of Yea

2013.

Astronomers Revealed That Earth Was In Direct Line of Fatal Gamma-Ray Burst

Astronomers revealed the recent potential risk of Earth being hit by fatal gamma-ray burst from the star called Wolf

Rayet star WR 104.

Peter Higgs, Francois Englert received Award for God Particle Discovery

Physicist Peter Higgs and Francois Englert won the 2013 Prince of Asturias Award

Rituparno Ghosh, National Award Winning Filmmaker died at the age of 49

Rituparno Ghosh, the renowned Bengali film maker died on 30 May 2013 of cardiac arrest at his south Kolkata

esidence.


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Oldest Person of the World, also the Last Living Male of the 19th Century

The oldest person of the world, Jiroemon Kimura, 116 years Japanese man became the last male of the 19th century

he world.

ndian Telecom Sector Became the Second Largest Telephone Network in the World

The Indian telecom sector became the second largest telephone network in the world, after China by registering

xceptional growth during last nine years.

Kushal Singh Appointed as the Chairperson of NCPCR

The Ministry of Women and Child Development appointed Kushal Singh as the Chairperson of National Commissioor Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).

Union Defence Minister AK Antony dedicated New Air Force Station at Thanjavur to Nation

Union Defence Minister AK Antony on 27 May 2013 dedicated to the nation the New Air Force Station at Thanjavubrief function held to mark the occasion.

Researchers Revived Centuries-Old Frozen Plants Called Bryophytes from Teardrop Glacier

Researchers at the University of Alberta announced that the plants which were frozen centuries ago were sproutingwith new growth.

Ram Jethmalani expelled by BJP Party from Primary Membership for Six yearsBJP on 28 May 2013 expelled senior lawyer and MP Ram Jethmalani from the primary membership of party for six

years over breach of discipline.

Australia ranked as the World's Happiest Developed Nation

Australia on 27 May 2013 was ranked as the world's happiest nation among developed economies

Union Govt to roll out 43000-cr Rupees Green Corridor for Renewable Energy

Union Government plans to roll out a 43000-crore rupees green energy corridor project to facilitate the flow ofenewable energy into the national grid.

Defence Ministry inaugurated the First Fighter Aircraft base at Thanjavur

Defence Ministry on 27 May 2013 inaugurated the first fighter aircraft base at Thanjavur

Valuemart Gold and Jewels Launched Gold Coins with Sachin Tendulkars Face and SignatureThe limited edition gold coins with Sachin Tendulkars face and signature engraved on them were launched on 13 M

2013.

Sachin Tendulkar Announced Retirement from Twenty20 Cricket Format

Sachin Tendulkar announced retirement from Twenty20 cricket format on 26 May 2013. This was his last IPL seaso

China commissioned Satellite Data Receiving StationChina in the month of May 2013 commissioned a satellite data receiving station meant to monitor the disputed Sout

China Sea.

UIDAI Inaugurated Three New Aadhaar-Enabled Services for Online Identity Authentication

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on 25 May 2013 inaugurated three new Aadhaar-enabled services

help residents.


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Congress Party Convoy Attacked by Maoists at Dharba Valley in ChhattisgarhGroup of armed Maoists trapped and attacked the Congress party convoy at Dharba Valley in Chhattisgarh on 25 M

2013.

Mumbai Indians Defeated Chennai Super Kings in Final to Lift its First IPL TrophyMumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs to win IPL Season 6 at Eden Gardens on 26 May 2013.

Carole King Became the First Woman to Receive Gershwin PrizeUS singer-songwriter Carole King became the first woman to receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for

Popular Song.

ndian National Defence University to be Established at Binola, Gurgaon

Prime Minister laid down the foundation stone of Indian National Defence University (INDU), Indias first defence

university with an estimated cost of 300 crore rupees.

The First and Only Satellite of Ecuador, Pegaso Collided With the Russian Space Debris

The only satellite of Ecuador, Pegaso nanosatellite collided with the Russian space debris, the Ecuadorean space

gency announced on 23 May 2013.

A New Variety of Mango was named Nirbhaya after Delhi Rape Victim

A new variety of mango was named Nirbhaya after the 23-year-old Delhi rape victim

Manmohan Singh laid the Foundation Stone of National Defence University

Foundation stone of the Indian National Defence University (INDU) was laid down by Manmohan Singh at Binola,

Gurgaon on 23 May 2013.

Yuichiro Miura, 80-Year-Old Japanese Mountaineer Became Oldest Man to Climb Mount Everest

Yuichiro Miura, the 80-year old mountaineer from Japan reached Mount Everests summit on 23 May 2013. He

became the oldest man to climb the mountain.

ndian Rupee touched New 6-Month Low at 55.83 against US Dollar

The Indian rupee on 23 May 2013 declined by 37 paise to trade at a fresh six-month low of 55.83

Pratibha Ray Conferred With the 47th Jnanpith Award for the Year 2011

The President of India conferred the 47th Jnanpith Award for the year 2011 on Pratibha Ray on 22 May 2013 at

Balyogi Auditorium in New Delhi.

American Writer Lydia Davis won 2013 Man Booker International Prize

American writer Lydia Davis won 2013 Man Booker International Prize for her innovative and influential writing.

Census 2011:Gurgaon has Lowest Sex ratio in HaryanaAccording to data released by Census 2011, lowest sex ratio in Haryana was observed in Gurgaon district at 854

Yahoo Introduced Revamp in Flickr with 1TB Free Storage

Yahoo, in the month of May 2013, redesigned the Flickr photo-sharing service by offering its users up to 1 TB stora

without levying any fee.

Shashi Kant Sharma Appointed as the New Comptroller & Auditor General of India

Shashi Kant Sharma an IAS from 1976 Bihar Cadre on 21 May 2013 was appointed as CAG of India by PranabMukherjee. He will succeed Vinod Rai in the office.


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Arunima Sinha became the First Indian Amputee to Scale Mt Everest

Arunima Sinha, became the first Indian amputee to conquer Mount Everest on 21 May 2013.

2014 Declared As the Friendship Year to Promote Understanding between India and China2014 was declared as the Friendship Year by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang for increased people-to-people interaction

between India and China.

Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka to win Italian Open

Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka 6-1 6-3 to win Italian Open on 19 May 2013. With this win, Serena

Williams conquered 51st title of her career.

Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federar to win Italian Open 2013

Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federar in the final match played on 19 May 2013 to lift his seventh Italian Open title.

Nunshi and Tashi Malik Became First Twins to Scale Mount Everest

Nunshi and Tashi Malik, two 21-year old Indians from Dehrahdun became first twins to scale Mount Everest on 19

May 2013.

Samina Baig Became the First Pakistani Woman to Scale Mount Everest

Samina Baig on 19 May 2013 became the first Pakistani woman to scale Mount Everest. Samina Baig is 22 years of

ge.

Scientists from Switzerland created World's Smallest Droplets

Scientists from Switzerland created the smallest drops of liquid ever made in the lab.

Raha Moharrak, the First Arab Woman to reach Everest Summit

Raha Moharrak, a Saudi woman made history by reaching the Everest summit- the world's highest mountain.

France became the 14th Country in the World to legalise Gay MarriageFrance's President Francois Hollande on 17 May 2013 signed into law a controversial bill to legalise gay marriage.

Zhejiang University in China Produced Worlds Lightest Substance Called Carbon Aerogel

Zhejiang University in China in May 2013 announced that the team of scientists produced an ultra-light substance

known as carbon aerogel.

Union Cabinet Approved Setting up Rashtriya Smriti for Last Rites of National Leaders

The Union Cabinet of India, on 16 May 2013 gave approval for setting up Rashtriya Smriti at the Samadhis Comple

near Ekta Sthal in New Delhi.

Legendary Footballer, David Beckham announced his RetirementDavid Beckham, the legendary footballer announced his retirement from professional football. He will hang his boo

fter the end of the season.

Nirbhay Sharma appointed Governor of Arunachal Pradesh

Nirbhay Sharma on 16 May 2013 appointed as governor of Arunachal Pradesh as the term of present incumbent Genretd) J J Singh ended in January 2013.

Union Cabinet raised OBC Creamy layer Criteria to 6 Lakh Rupees


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OBC creamy layer criteria on 16 May 2013 was raised to 6 lakh rupees from previous 4.5 lakh rupees by UnionCabinet of India.

Lausanne Talks succeeded to devise Roadmap to bring India Back to Olympic Fold

nd IOA reached for devising principle on a roadmap to bring India back in the Olympic Fold after it was banned inDecember 2013.

ndia was granted an Observer Status by Arctic Councilndia got the observer status by the Arctic Council in Arctic Circle. This membership will give India chances of

navigation and oil and gas exploration.

Union Govt ratified 8.5 Percent interest on PF Deposits for 2012-13

Finance Ministry approved payment of 8.5 per cent interest rate for 2012-13 from 8.25 per cent in the previous fisca

Sreesanth and two others of Team Rajasthan Royals Arrested for Spot-FixingRajasthan Royals cricketers Shreesanth, Ajit Chadila and Ankeet Chavan arrested for their alleged involvement in sp

ixing in the 6th edition of the IPL.

ndia Unveiled its First Indigenously developed Rotavirus Vaccinendigenously developed Rotavirus Vaccine named Rotavac was unveiled by India. DCGI approval for commercial

production of the vaccine is awaited.

Matt Prior named England's Cricketer of the Year for 2012-13

Matt Prior was named on 14 May 2013 the England cricketer-of-the-year for 2012-13

Pakistan Election Result 2013: Nawaz Sharif's party PML-N bagged 126 Seats

The Election Commission of Pakistan on 14 May 2013 announced results of 272 National Assembly seats, with PM

Nawaz heading the count with 126 seats.

Siddaramaiah sworn-in as the 22nd Chief Minister of KarnatakaSiddaramaiah, the leader of the Indian National Congress on 11 May 2013 was sworn in as the 22nd chief minister o

he state of Karnataka.

Union Cabinet approved National Skill Development Agency (NSDA)

The Union Cabinet of India on 9 May 2013 gave its approval for constituting an autonomous body called NSDA

The Year 2013 declared as Water Conservation Year-2013

The decision to declare the year 2013 as Water Conservation Year 2013 was approved by the Union Cabinet of Indi

Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Lifetime Achievement to Veteran Actor Pran

The prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for life time achievement was presented to Pran on 10 May 2013

PK Bansal and Ashwani Kumar submitted their Resignations to Prime MinisterUnion Ministers of Railway and Law, PK Bansal and Ashwani Kumar submitted their resignation to the Prime Mins

on 10 May 2013.

CCEA approved Proposal to set-up 2 Major Ports in Bengal and Andhra Pradesh

Proposal from Ministry of Shipping to set-up two ports in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal were approved by CCE

on 9 May 2013.


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Union Cabinet of India declared Year 2013 as Water Conservation Year 2013Government of India declared 2013 as Water Conservation Year 2013. It will launch programs and schemes to sprea

wareness to conserve water.

US slapped Sanctions against 4 Iranian Nuclear Supply CompaniesFour Iranian Nuclear Supply Companies and an individual were slapped sanctions against by US for procuring good

or Iranian Nuclear Programme.

Brazil's Roberto Azevedo appointed Head of World Trade Organization

Roberto Azevedo was appointed as the Head of the World Trade Organisation. He will take the charge of his office

rom outgoing Pascal Lamy in September 2013.

ESA Gave Green Signal to Biomass Satellite to Monitor the Forests of Earth

The European Space Agency gave a green signal to Biomass, the satellite that can weigh the forests of the Earth.

Biomass would be launched in 2020.

ISC designed a New Concept of Vaccine Delivery System

ndian Institute of Science (IISc) designed and successfully tested a new concept of needleless vaccine delivery syst

Union Government of India approved National Cyber Security Policy

National Cyber Security Policy was approved by the Union Government on 8 May 2013. This will help in creation o

Secured Computing environment in India.

Solar Impulse, the Sun-Powered Aircraft Completed First Leg of Journey to Cross US

Solar Impulse, the plane powered by Sun completed its first leg of journey with an aim to cross US. The plane landen Phoenix, Arizona on 4 May 2013.

Sanaullah Ranjay, the Pakistani Prisoner died at PGI Chandigarh

The Pakistani Prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay who was attacked by an inmate in Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu died at the

hospital in Chandigarh on 9 May 2013.

Congress won in Karnataka Assembly Elections 2013; Claimed 121 seats of 223Congress came back to power in Karnataka after 7 years after securing 121 of 223 seats in Assembly polls. BJP &

anta-Dal secular secured 40 seats.

ndia Nominated Hill Forts of Rajasthan and Himalayan National Park for World Heritagendia nominated cluster of six hill forts in Rajasthan as well as Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh

World Heritage Sites for 2013.

Sahara Created New World Record of Largest Group to Sing National Anthem at One Place

Sahara India Pariwar created a new Guinness World Record on 6 May 2013 when its 121653 workers sang Indiasnational anthem in Lucknow.

ndia at Top in List of 1st Day Deaths of Infants: State of the Worlds Mothers Report

ndia was placed at top in the list of 1st-Day Deaths of Infants in the State of the Worlds Mothers Report.

A Cheap and Effective Method devised to Produce Clean Drinking Water

A team led by an IIT-Madras professor devised a cheap and effective method for producing clean drinking water.

Najib Razak sworn in as the Prime Minister of Malaysia for the Second Term


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Najib Razak on 6 May 2013 was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Malaysia for a second term by Malaysias king.

Arctic Seas Are Becoming Acidic Rapidly Due to Carbon Dioxide Emissions: Research

Scientists in their report unveiled that the Arctic seas are becoming acidic because of CO2 emissions.

Uttar Pradesh accounted for Largest Number of Mobile Subscribers in India

India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, accounted for the largest number of mobile subscribers in India.

Union Cabinet approved Changes to Aajeevika, the National Rural Livelihoods Mission

Union Cabinet had cleared important changes to the NRLM in a major boost to the roll out of the womens self help

group model across the country.

Worlds First Gun Made From 3D Printer Technology Fired Successfully in US

The first gun of the world made out of 3D printer technology was fired successfully in US on 4 May 2013 at firing

ange south of Austin, Texas.

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Got Approval for Operations by the Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court of India directed that the Kudankulam nuclear plant situated in Tamil Nadu could start its

operations now.

Haryana Government issued Shiksha Setu Cards to Students

Shiksha Setu Cards were issued to the students of Government school students by Haryana Government to keep a tron performance of the students.

Tamil Nadu Government decided to set up Property Tax BoardTamil Nadu government decided to set up a property tax board in order to enable an independent and transparent

process to assess the property tax.

ndia and China pulled back their Troops from Daulat Beg Oldi Sector

ndia and China on 5 May 2013 pulled back their troops from the stand off point at Daulat Beg Oldi sector in Ladak

Vikas Gowda Clinched Gold at IAAF World Challenge Meeting 2013 at KingstonAt the IAAF World Challenge meeting in Kingston, US-based discus thrower, Vikas Gowda clinched Gold on 5 Ma

2013 with the throw of 61.38 meters.

Environment Ministry of India Decided to Put a Ban on the Trade of Peacock FeathersThe Environment Ministry of India decided to put a ban on the trade of peacock feathers as a measure to conserve th

national bird of India- peacock.

ndias Shuttler PV Sindhu won Malaysia Badminton Grand Prix Title

ndia's rising shuttler PV Sindhu on 4 May 2013 won her maiden Grand Prix Gold title winning Malaysia Openwomen's final.

Zulfiqar Ali prosecutor in 26/11 Mumbai Attacks and Benazir Assassination Killed

Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali, the prosecutor who was handling the Mumbai terror attack and Bhutto assassination case wa

gunned down in Islamabad.

UCN removed Critically Endangered Syzygium Travncoricum from Red List

Syzygium Travncoricum, a critically endangered tree found mainly in Kerela has been removed from the Red List oUCN. The tree entered the list in 1998.


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AITA Recommended Somdev Devvarman for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2013

Somdev Devvarman, was recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award 2013 by All India Tennis Association

AITA).

Union Government envisaged over 12 billion Dollars Investment in Aviation

Union government envisages investment of 12.1 billion dollars in the Aviation sector in the 12th plan period.

Maryland became the First southern US state to Abolish Death Penalty

Maryland, the U.S. state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, on 2 May 2013 became the first

outhern US state to abolish the death penalty.

Sarabjit Singh Died in Lahore's Jinnah Hospital in Pakistan

Sarabjit Singh, the Indian national and a death row prisoner in the Lahores Kot Lakhpat Jail died on 2 May 2013 at

Lahore's Jinnah hospital.

US Scientists Created Worlds Smallest Flying Robot Called Robo-Fly

US Scientists at the Harvard University created a robot called robo-fly. It is the world's smallest flying robot.

BM Released World's Smallest Stop Motion Film Called a Boy and His Atom

The IBM scientists on 1 May 2013 released the smallest movie of the world called A Boy and His Atom.

Supreme Court of India upheld 51 Percent FDI in Multi-brand Retail

The Supreme Court of India on 1 May 2013 upheld the constitutional validity of 51 percent FDI in the multi-brand

etail sector.

Union Cabinet approved the Launch of the National Urban Health Mission

The Union Cabinet of India on 1 May 2013 approved the launch of the National Urban Health Mission.

COMOS Approved Japans Mount Fuji to Be Declared as the UNESCO World Heritage SiteMount Fuji, Japan: International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) approved Japans Mount Fuji to be

declared as the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Lifetime ban on Pervez Musharraf for Contesting Elections

The High Court in Pakistan on 30 April 2013 imposed a lifetime ban on former President Pervez Musharraf from

ontesting elections.

Reliance Jio Infocomm and Vodafone Joined Consortium to set up Under-Sea Cable System

Reliance Jio Infocomm and others on 30 April 2013 formed a consortium to set up BBG submarine cable system.

Abdul Hamid was sworn in as Bangladesh President to replace Zillur RahmanParliamentary Speaker Abdul Hamid was on 24 April 2013 sworn in as Bangladesh President to replace Zillur Rahm

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) launched broad-based Islamic Equity Index

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on 30 April 2013 launched an Islamic equity index.

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