Current Affairs - May 29, 2024 Current Affairs

The International Day of Action for Women’s Health in 2024 is observed on May 28th. This day serves as a platform to advocate for gender equality and women’s rights globally.

Reliance Industries is set to begin construction on India’s first Multimodal Logistics Park near Chennai in June. This project, valued at Rs 1,424 crore, aims to revolutionize the logistics landscape of the southern region and is strategically located in Tiruvallur district, 52 km from Chennai Port.

The Wildlife Protection Act (1972) is a crucial legislation enacted in India to safeguard the country's diverse wildlife. This act aims to provide legal protection to various species of flora and fauna, ensuring their conservation and preventing their exploitation. It establishes protected areas like national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and conservation reserves to conserve habitats and species. The act prohibits hunting, poaching, or trade of endangered species and their products. It also regulates activities affecting wildlife habitats, such as deforestation and industrialization. Additionally, the act empowers authorities to enforce strict penalties for violations, contributing significantly to wildlife conservation efforts in India.

Reliance Industries has entered into a significant technology partnership with Norway’s Nel ASA to expedite its new energy investments, particularly in green hydrogen production. This alliance aims to facilitate Reliance's transition towards green energy and signifies a strategic move aligning with Mukesh Ambani's $75 billion renewables push.

Poonawalla Fincorp Limited has collaborated with IndusInd Bank to introduce the co-branded ‘IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card’. This credit card offers various rewards, benefits, and perks to enhance customer experience, without any joining or annual fees.

Major Radhika Sen, an Indian military peacekeeper serving with the United Nations, has been honoured with the 2023 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. She demonstrated exceptional dedication to promoting gender equality and advancing the principles of UN Security Council resolution 1325 during her deployment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is celebrated annually on May 29th. This day commemorates the contributions of peacekeepers towards international peace and security since the establishment of the first UN peacekeeping mission in 1948.

Gaurav Banerjee, a former executive at Walt Disney, has been appointed as the new India CEO of Sony. This appointment comes as Sony aims to strengthen its presence in India's entertainment industry, where it operates 26 channels covering various genres including general entertainment, sports, and movies, along with a streaming service. The decision to appoint Banerjee reflects Sony's strategic vision for its operations in India following the cancellation of its planned merger with Zee Entertainment.

India provided $1 million in aid to Papua New Guinea following a devastating landslide that resulted in significant loss of life. This aid aims to support relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts in the affected areas. Papua New Guinea, with its capital at Port Moresby, experienced the loss of approximately 2,000 lives due to parts of a mountain collapsing. The aid underscores India's commitment to extending assistance to countries facing natural disasters and humanitarian crises.

The "PRAGATI-2024" initiative, launched by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), aims to foster collaborative research and innovation specifically in the field of Ayurveda. This initiative seeks to explore research opportunities and enhance collaboration between CCRAS and the Ayurveda drug industry, promoting advancements and scientific development in Ayurveda.

Satyadeep Gupta, an Indian mountaineer, achieved the historic double dual ascent by becoming the first person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in a single season. His remarkable feat was accomplished in an astonishing 11 hours and 15 minutes, setting new records and pushing the boundaries of mountaineering.