Daily Current Affairs: May 18, 2021

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Important Days

UN Global Road Safety Week – 17–23 May

• UN Global Road Safety Week (UNGRSW) is a biennial global road safety campaign hosted by World Health Organization (WHO). The week aims to create awareness of road safety and make changes that will reduce the number of road deaths. The 6th UN Global Road Safety Week is set to be observed on 17–23 May 2021.2021 Theme: “Streets for Life #Love30”

World AIDS Vaccine Day – 18 May

• World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is observed annually on 18 May. The day acknowledges and thanks the scientists, health workers, community members and social workers who are tirelessly trying to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.
• 2021 Theme: “Global solidarity, shared responsibility”

International Museum Day – 18 May

• International Museum Day is celebrated on 18 May every year. The day was coordinated by the International Council of Museums in 1977. The day aims to let people know the significant role played by museums in preserving the culture and heritage of countries.
• 2021 Theme: “The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine”

National News

MCCIA and NABARD launch India’s first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre (AEFC)

• Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) had partnered with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and launched India’s first Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre (AEFC).

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

• Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Formation: 12 July 1982
• Chairman: Govinda Rajulu Chintala

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan chairs the 26^th meeting of the Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19

• Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan, chaired the 26^th meeting of the High-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19.

International News

Penpa Tsering was elected as the President of the Tibetan exile government

• Penpa Tsering, the former speaker of Tibet’s parliament-in-exile, was elected the new president of the Tibet exile government. He succeeded Lobsang Sangay. He is also called “Sikyong”.

Moctor Ouane was reappointed as the Prime Minister of Mali

• Moctar Ouane was reappointed as the Prime Minister of Mali by President Bah Ndaw. He also served as the permanent representative of Mali to the United Nations (UN) from 1995 to 2002.

Mali

• Capital: Bamako
• Currency: West African CFA Franc
• President: Bah Ndaw
• Vice-President: Assimi Goita

India and Mongolia to extend on culture exchange programmes until 2023

• Union Minister of Culture Prahlad Singh Patel discussed various issues under the cultural exchange programme with his Mongolian counterpart Chinbat Nomin in a virtual mode.
• The cultural exchange program (CEP) between India and Mongolia extended until 2023.

Mongolia

• Capital: Ulaanbaatar
• Currency: Mongolian tögrög
• President: Khaltmaagiin Battulga

Acquisitions and Mergers

Reliance Jio joins global consortium to build an undersea cable network

• Telecom operator Reliance Jio announced that it is constructing the largest international submarine cable system centred on India with global partners and submarine cable supplier Subcom to increase data demand.
• The two submarine cable systems, which the company plans to deploy will connect India with Asia Pacific markets through Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia and the other one with Italy.

Awards and Recognitions

Mexico’s Andrea Meza was named the Miss Universe 2020

• A 26-year-old Andrea Meza from Mexico has won the Miss Universe 2020 crown. The 69^th Miss Universe title was won by Miss Mexico (Andrea Meza) and she was crowned by the former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa at the event held in Florida, USA.
• The first runner-up is Julia Gama of Brazil, while Peru’s Janick Maceta is the second runner-up. India’s Adline Castelino and Dominican Republic’s Kimberly Perez became third runner-up and fourth runner-up respectively.

Books and Authors

A new book titled “Sikkim: A History of Intrigue and Alliance” was authored by Preet Mohan Singh Malik

• A new book titled “Sikkim: A History of Intrigue and Alliance” was authored by Preet Mohan Singh Malik. The book was published by HarperCollins India. The book focuses on the history of Sikkim along with the story of how it merged with India in 1975.

Rankings

Pune ranks 1^st among top 8 cities on health infrastructure parameters: Housing.com’s City Health Card report

• According to com’s City Health Card report, Pune ranked first with highly scored on parameters such as ease of living, water quality, as well as performance and sustainable initiatives.
• The report ranks health infrastructure in India’s most urbanised eight cities — Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai (MMR) and Pune.

Obituary

Renowned Mathematician MS Narasimhan passed away at 88

• Famous mathematician professor MS Narasimhan passed away at the age of 88. He was known for the Narasimhan-Seshadri theorem. He was the only Indian to receive the King Faisal International Prize in the field of science & the First Chair of the National Board for Higher Mathematics.

Former Governor of Kerala and Bihar RL Bhatia passed away at 101

• Former Governor of Kerala and Bihar, Raghunandan Lal Bhatia passed away at the age of 101. He was elected as the Member of Parliament from the Amritsar constituency.
• He served as the Governor of Bihar from 2008 to 2009 and Governor of Kerala from 2004 to 2008.

Eminent cardiologist and Padma Shri awardee KK Aggarwal passed away at 62

• Padma Shri awardee and eminent cardiologist, KK Aggarwal passed away due to COVID-19 complications. He was the former national president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2010. He also headed the Heart Care Foundation of India.

Sports News

Arjan Bhullar becomes the first Indian-origin fighter to win a world title at a top-level MMA event

• Arjan Bhullar became the first Indian-origin fighter to win a world title in a top-level MMA promotion when he beat Brandon Vera to become the heavyweight world champion at the Singapore-based One Championship.
• He had won a gold medal in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in 120kg freestyle wrestling held in New Delhi.

AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships 2021 to be held in Belgrade, Serbia

• The International Boxing Association (AIBA) announced that the world championship of boxing for men will be held from 26 October to 6 November in Belgrade, Serbia. The previous edition of the championship was hosted by Ekaterinburg, Russia in 2019.

International Boxing Association (AIBA)

• Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
• President: Umar Kremlyov
• Founded: 1946

England bowler Harry Gurney retires from all forms of the cricket

• England fast bowler Harry Gurney had announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 39-year-old left-arm pacer represented England in 10 ODIs and two T20 Internationals picking 11 and 3 wickets
• He also represented Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League.

International Table Tennis Federation ties up with Stupa to provide performance analytics

• The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has entered into a tie-up with an Indian start-up company, Stupa Sports Analytics to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled real-time match and practice solutions to leading players in all its 226 member associations.
• This collaboration also helps in strengthening the performance of ITTF’s “With the Future in Mind” scholarship holders for the upcoming Olympic and Youth Olympic Games.

International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)

• Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
• President: Thomas Weikert

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