Current Affairs - May 17, 2023 Current Affairs

Researchers of the Canada-France-Hawaii telescope have discovered an additional 62 objects orbiting Saturn, bringing the planet's total to an impressive 145 moons.

The 'National Conference on "Land Governance in North Eastern States"' recently concluded in Guwahati. The conference focused on digitizing and modernizing land records and served as a significant platform for discussions on land governance.

The International Day of Living Together in Peace is celebrated annually on May 16 to promote peace, tolerance, inclusivity, understanding, and solidarity among individuals and communities worldwide.

The initial batch of 10 start-up companies participating in the '50 start-up exchange program' between India and Bangladesh successfully concluded their visit to India from May 8-12.

Uttar Pradesh has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags for three additional crafts related to One District One Product (ODOP) - Mainpuri tarkashi, Mahoba Gaura stone craft, and Sambhal horn craft. Uttar Pradesh now has a total of 48 GI tags.

Kerala became the first state in India to launch a welfare fund for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) workers. This fund is known as the Kerala Employment Guarantee Workers' Welfare Fund.

The 76th Cannes Film Festival commenced in France on May 16, 2023. The Indian delegation, led by Minister of State for I&B, Dr L Murugan, filmmaker Guneet Monga, and Indian actresses Manushi Chillar, among others, participated in the 12-day event.

Mumbai has climbed to the sixth position among 46 global cities in terms of annual price growth of high-end residential properties, with an appreciation of 5.5%, according to a report by real estate consultant Knight Frank India.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the National Homoeopathic Convention 'Homeocon 2023' in Uttarakhand.

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a training program on legislative drafting in New Delhi. The program aims to enhance the understanding of legislative drafting principles and practices among officers of Parliament, State Legislatures, ministries, statutory bodies, and government departments.

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved an $82 million loan to support India's efforts in implementing global best practices for animal health management.

Sikkim celebrated its 48th Foundation Day on May 16, 2023. It became the 22nd state of India on May 16, 1975.

Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh became the first city in India to measure progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

Barcelona Football Club (FC Barcelona) secured their 27th La Liga Title, becoming champions of Spain for the first time since 2019 in the club's 123-year history.

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh launched the 'HIM Data Portal,' a digital platform aimed at integrating data from various organizations to enhance the delivery of welfare schemes.

The International Day of Light is observed on May 16 every year to commemorate Theodore Maiman's successful operation of the laser in 1960.

The IAF's Logistics Seminar, LOGISEM 23, with the theme 'Leverage Emerging Global Supply Chain to Enhance Logistics Capabilities,' took place in New Delhi.

Anil Kumar Jain, a retired coal secretary, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Modi.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day has been celebrated on May 17 every year since 1969.

World Hypertension Day is celebrated annually on May 17 by the World Hypertension League (WHL) to raise awareness about hypertension, its prevention, detection, and control.