Daily Current Affairs:-13th May

Current Affairs-13th May:-

1. PM announces special economic package of Rs 20 lakh crore:-

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special economic package worth over 20 lakh crore rupees which is 10% of India's GDP in view of the COVID-19.
The package would provide relief to almost every segment of the population.
The relief came after PM's 5th address to the nation during pandemic in Mann ki Baat.
He also announced Lockdown 4 that will have new rules.
He appealed to Indians to come forward and take on the responsibility of building a self reliant India.

2. Paralympics silver medalist Deepa Malik announces retirement:-

Deepa Malik announced her retirement to serve as the office-bearer in Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).
She is the first Indian woman to win Silver Medal at 2016 Summer Paralympics in the shot put.
She won gold in F-53/54 Javelin event at the para athletic grand Prix held in Dubai in 2018.
She has been awarded with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, Arjuna award (2012) and Padma Shri Award (2017).
She is also the recipient of 58 national and 23 international medals.

3. Bengaluru airport won ‘SKYTRAX award’ for being best regional airport:-

The Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru has won SKYTRAX Award 2020 for Best Regional Airport in India and Central Asia
It is for the third time in 4 years that it has been awarded as the best airport.
‘SKYTRAX Awards’ are based on the World Airport Survey questionnaires completed by over 100 nationalities during the 6-month survey.
The survey evaluated customer experience from check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security to departure at the gate.

4. Ministry of MSME launches CHAMPIONS Portal:-

Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) launched 'CHAMPIONS' Portal Champions.gov.in.
It is a technology driven Control Room-Cum-Management Information System.
It stands for Creation and Harmonious Application of Modern Processes for Increasing the Output and National Strength.
This portal is a one-stop-shop solution of the MSME Ministry.
The portal is also empowered with AI, Data Analytics and Machine Learning with grievances portal CPGRAMS.

5. Actor and scriptwriter Shafique Ansari passes away:-

Actor Shafique Ansari (52 years) passes away.
He rose to prominence with his work in several episodes of TV show Crime Patrol.
Shafique Ansari was a member of The Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) since 2008.
He began his career as an assistant director and writer and was screenwriter for Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini starrer Baghban (2003).
Some of his other films as a writer are Dost (1974); Izzatdaar (1990); Pratiggya (1975); Dil Ka Heera(1979).

6. US comedian Jerry Stiller passes away:-

US comedian Jerry Stiller (92 years) passes away
He was renowned for his recurring role as George Costanza’s father on TV’s Seinfeld for which he was also nominated for Emmy Awards in 1997.
His other popular roles include that of Arthur Spooner in TV sitcom “The King of Queens”.
He received joint star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame along with his wife Meara in year 2007.

7. China Wins FIDE Chess.com Online Nations Cup:-

China won the inaugural $180,000 FIDE Chess.com Online Nations Cup following a 2-2 draw against USA and winning the round-robin phase.
China won $48,000, USA $36,000 and others received $24,000 each.
The Superfinal concluded 6 days online competitive chess at the highest level between 6 international teams full of top grandmasters.
Co-organized by FIDE and Chess.com, the event had a peak of over a million concurrent viewers across all languages and broadcast partners.

8. External Affairs Minister held virtual joint commission with Denmark:-

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held his first virtual joint commission today with Denmark Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod and reviewed bilateral ties.
The two leaders discussed COVID-19 and close cooperation in green and sustainable economic recovery.
The joint meet strengthened focus on clean technology, urbanization, renewable energy, green solutions, and food processing.

9. Indian Railways mandate Aarogya Setu mobile application:-

The Indian Railways has now made installation of Government’s Aarogya Setu mobile application mandatory for passengers before commencing their journey.
The step is applicable to all the passengers who are either availing the special train or passenger train services.
Passengers, who do not have the app installed on their mobile phones, might be asked to do so after their arrival at the station.

10. IIIT Guwahati organizes poster competition under EBSB Campaign:-

IIIT keeps organized Poster Making Competition under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) Campaign.
EBSB is a campaign run by government to celebrate the spirit of Unity in Diversity of our Nation with Ministry for HRD as the nodal ministry.
The competition was held online due to lockdown.
The topic of the competition was “RAJASTHAN TOURISM AND TRAVELS”.

11. CFTRI develops Spirulina groundnut Chikki to boost immunity:-

The Mysuru-based Central Food Technological Research Institute, CFTRI has developed Spirulina groundnut Chikki that can provide micro-nutrients and boost immunity of people during this time of pandemic.
Spirulina is a biomass of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) that can be consumed by humans and animals.
The Income Tax Department of Karnataka and Goa region has distributed 500 kilograms of CFTRI Chikkies to migrant labourers in Bengaluru and surrounding areas.

12. CSIR approves project to develop ‘hmAbs’ that can neutralize SARS-CoV-2:-

CSIR approves to generate "hmAbs" that aims to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 patients.
The project is approved by CSIR through its New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI) programme.
The project also aims to anticipate future adaptation of the virus and generate hmAbs clones that can neutralize the mutated virus so that could be readily used for combating future SARS-CoV infections.

13. GI tag for Jharkhand’s Sohrai Khovar painting and Telangana’s Telia Rumal:-

The Sohrai Khovar painting of Jharkhand and Telia Rumal of Telangana have received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from Geographical Indications Registry.
Sohrai Khovar painting: Local tribal women of Jharkhand (Hazaribagh) practices this traditional and ritualistic mural art with different colors of soil.
Telia Rumal: It involves complex handmade work with cotton loom using handloom and exhibits a variety of designs and motifs in red, black and white colours.

14. TDB and CII organized “RE-START” digital conference:-

Technology Development Board (TDB) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have jointly organised a Digital Conference “RE-START”.
RE-START stands for Reboot the Economy through Science, Technology and Research Translations
The conference was organized on the occasion of National Technology Day.
The conference was followed by technical sessions on ‘Medicines & Medical Technologies’, ‘Advanced Materials: New Technology Horizons’, etc.

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