Daily GK Update: 16th May 2022

By Neha Bisarya|Updated : May 16th, 2022

 Sports

1. India beat Indonesia to lift first-ever Thomas Cup

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  • Indian Men's Badminton team has scripted the history by winning the first-ever Thomas Cup after defeating 14-time Champions Indonesia in Bangkok.
  • India has defeated Indonesia by 3-0 in the finals of the prestigious team championship.
  • World Championships medallist Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and world number 8 doubles duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy had given their memorable performances.
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 Agreement

2. India, Nepal sign and exchange six MoU and Agreements

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  • Nepal and India have signed six MoU, during Prime Minister Modi's day-long visit to Lumbini (Nepal).
  • They include an MoU between the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Lumbini Buddhist University on the establishment of Dr. Ambedkar Chair for Buddhist Studies.
  • An MoU between ICCR and Kathmandu University on the establishment of the ICCR Chair of Indian Studies.
  • An Agreement between SJVN Ltd and Nepal Electricity Authority was also signed.
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 National Affairs

3. 52nd tiger reserve of India: Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan

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  • Bhupender Yadav (Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change) has announced that Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan has been notified as the 52nd Tiger Reserve of India.
  • It will help to conserve biodiversity and bring ecotourism and development to the area.
  • The newly notified tiger reserve includes the tiger habitat between Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve.
  • Rajasthan Governor: Kalraj Mishra; Chief minister: Ashok Gehlot
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 Sports

4. Novak defeats Stefanos Tsitsipas to win Italian Open

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  • World No.1 Novak Djokovic (Serbian) has defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas to capture the 38th ATP Masters 1000 crown (Italian Open).
  • Novak Djokovic became the fifth man in the Open Era to earn 1,000 match wins after defeating Casper Ruud in the semi-finals.
  • In Woman Single, Iga Swiatek has won the Italian Open title after defeating Ons Jabeur.
  • Men's doubles: Nikola Mektić and Mate Pavić (Croatia)
  • Women's doubles: Veronika Kudermetova and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
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 Important Dates

5. Sikkim observed 47th statehood day

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  • Sikkim observed its 47th State Day on 16th May. In 1975 the Sikkim has became a part of India as its 22nd state.
  • On 15 May 1975, then-President of India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed signed a 36th constitutional amendment and a day later, Sikkim became a complete Indian state 
    The rule of the Chogyal (last dynasty) was abolished.
  • Sikkim Capital: Gangtok; Governor: Ganga Prasad; Chief minister: Prem Singh Tamang
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 Honours & Awards

6. Anna Qabale Duba crowned as world’s best nurse

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  • Anna Qabale Duba (Kenyan nurse) who worked at the Marsabit County Referral Hospital has won the inaugural Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award.
  • She was promoting education and campaigning against outdated cultural practices like Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in her community.
  • She has been rewarded with USD 250,000 (approx. Ksh.29 million) in prize money.
  • International Nurse Day: May 12
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 International Affairs

7. World's Longest Suspension Bridge opens in Czech Republic

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  • The world's largest suspension bridge in the Czech Republic named 'Sky Bridge 721' has been officially opened for tourists.
  • The bridge connects two mountain ridges and hangs 95 metres (312 feet) above a valley and can be accessed by cable car.
  • It is 721 metres, or 2,365 feet, long.
  • The Czech Republic Sky Bridge is 154 metres longer than Nepal's Baglung Parbat Footbridge, which currently holds the Guinness World Record for the longest suspension footbridge.
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 Banking & Finance

8. Axis Bank and SpiceJet launch co-branded credit card

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  • SpiceJet and Axis Bank have partnered to launch the most rewarding co-branded credit card which is powered by Visa that will offer a host of privileges and benefits to customers.
  • The card comes in two variants: SpiceJet Axis Bank Voyage and Voyage Black
  • Aim: Facilitating a superlative travel experience for flyers through SpiceClub.
  • The special credit card livery has been unveiled on SpiceJet’s Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
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 Banking & Finance

9. PAN, Aadhaar mandatory for cash deposits or withdrawals above ₹20 lakh

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  • The government of India has made PAN or Aadhar mandatory from May 26 in case cash deposits and withdrawals in a financial year exceed ₹20 lakh.
  • A notification was issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
  • PAN and Aadhar are also mandatory for the opening of a current account or cash credit account by a person with a banking company.
  • There is also a requirement for quoting PAN on bank deposits of over ₹50,000 made in one day.
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 Obituaries

10. Eminent Sanskrit and Hindi Scholar Dr Rama Kant Shukla dies

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  • An eminent Sanskrit and Hindi Scholar, Padma Shri awardee (2013) Dr Rama Kant Shukla has passed away in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
  • He is the founder and general secretary of Devavani Parishad in Delhi, and the founding chairman and editor of “Arvacinasamskrtam” (quarterly journal) in Sanskrit.
  • He was conferred the titles of Sanskrit Rashtrakavi, Kaviratna, and Kavi Siromani by literary and Sanskrit organizations.
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Daily GK Update: 16th May 2022

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