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23rd May 2022

 

NATIONAL NEWS


Vinai Kumar Saxena appointed as the new Lt Governor of Delhi

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has announced that President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Vinai Kumar Saxena as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi "with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office". This comes days after Anil Baijal resigned as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi reportedly citing personal reasons.


India better positioned to handle volatility than other nations: Gopinath

The risk of global recession is lower than individual countries going into recessions, IMF's First Deputy MD Gita Gopinath said on Monday. "Inflation is a serious concern in many parts of the world," Gopinath stated. She noted that India is in a better position to handle volatility than other countries due to its $600 billion in reserves.

 

 

Vijay Shekhar Sharma re-appointed as MD and CEO of Paytm 


Vijay Shekhar Sharma has been re-appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paytm for another 5 years term. His tenure will be from December 19, 2022, to December 18, 2027.  One 97 Communications which is listed under the Paytm brand, also announced the appointment of Madhur Deora as Additional Director of the company for a tenure of 5 years from May 20, 2022, to May 19, 2027.  Further, the Board has also approved the appointment of Deora as the Whole-time director designated as “Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer” of the Company. Deora is the President and Group Chief Financial Officer of the Company.


Salil Parekh re-appointed MD & CEO of Infosys


IT major Infosys announced that its Board of Directors has reappointed Salil S. Parekh as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD) of the Company effective from July 1, 2022, for a period of five years till March 31, 2027, subject to the approval of shareholders.  This is based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) and is subject to the approval of shareholders.  Salil Parekh has been the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Infosys since January 2018 and has successfully led Infosys over the last 4 years.  He has more than thirty years of global experience in the IT services industry with a strong track record of driving digital transformation for enterprises, executing business turnarounds, and managing successful acquisitions.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new PS: IFS Vivek Kumar


Prime Minister Narendra Modi has got IFS Vivek Kumar as his new Private Secretary (PS). The Cabinet Appointments Committee accepted Vivek Kumar's nomination as PM Modi's press secretary. Vivek Kumar is the director of the Prime Minister's Office and is a 2004 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer (PMO).  Vivek Kumar will take over as PM Modi's private secretary from Sanjeev Kumar Singla. India's Ambassador to Israel, Sanjeev Kumar Singla, is ready to take over. Singla, an IFS officer from the 1997 batch, was named PS to the Prime Minister in 2014. Singla returned to India to work in the PMO after a brief stint in the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv. He will now resume his duties as ambassador.

 

International News


Anthony Albanese sworn in as Australia's new prime minister


Australia's Labor Party leader, Anthony Albanese was sworn in as the country's new prime minister. Albanese claimed the victory in the election, ending his wait for power after nine years and with this Anthony Albanese became the country's 31st Prime Minister.  Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who was heading the Liberal-National coalition has conceded defeat.  The 59-year-old new prime minister was sworn in at a brief ceremony lasting in Government House, Canberra.  Other members of his team to take office included Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who will join Albanese at the Quad summit, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher.

 


Not expecting recession but it isn't out of question: IMF MD

International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday said she doesn't expect a recession for the world's major economies "at this point". However, she added, "It doesn't mean it's out of the question." The "horizon has darkened" since the IMF downgraded its 2022 growth outlook because of war in Ukraine, China's slowdown and global price shock, she added.



Rising oil prices pose risk of global recession: IEA Executive Director

International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol said oil producers need to act responsibly to help rein in oil prices, otherwise there's a risk of global recession. "If we don't make a positive contribution here, we may see prices even going higher...becoming a major risk for recession for the global economy," Birol said.


Japan to contribute to smart cities, 5G projects in India: NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation's Chairman Nobuhiro Endo met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tokyo on Monday and discussed the Japanese company's role in India's telecommunications sector. "From smart cities point of view, we can contribute from the application and...provide the communication platforms like 5G," Endo said after meeting PM Modi. He added that they have the solution to all these areas.

 


Banking, Business and Economy News


We've been cautioning, look what happened: RBI Governor on crypto crash

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das told CNBC-TV18, "We've been cautioning on crypto and look at what has happened to the crypto market now." Talking about the recent crash in crypto market, he added, "Had we been regulating it...people would be raising questions, 'what happened to regulations?'." He further said crypto will "seriously undermine" India's monetary, financial and macroeconomic stability.


Zomato's net loss nearly triples to ₹359.7 crore in Q4, revenue rises 75%

Zomato on Monday reported a net loss of ₹359.7 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2022, marking a nearly threefold increase compared to ₹134.2 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The food delivery company's revenue from operations stood at ₹1,211.8 crore, up 75.01% from ₹692.4 crore in the year-ago period.


India's GDP growth may have declined to 3.5% in Q4: ICRA

India's GDP growth may have slowed down to 3.5% in Q4 FY22 from 5.4% in the previous quarter, rating agency ICRA said. The GVA seems to have risen even slower at 2.7% in Q4, compared to 4.7% in Q3, ICRA added. It cited impact of higher commodity prices on margins and decline in wheat yields, among others, as the reasons.


RBI fines Bilaspur Nagrik Sahakari Bank ₹2.5 lakh for violating norms

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.5 lakh on Bilaspur Nagrik Sahakari Bank for violation of certain directives issued by it. As per RBI, the bank had not adhered to the prudential inter-bank (gross) exposure limit, among other violations. Last month, RBI fined Bank of Maharashtra ₹1.12 crore for non-compliance.


Paytm announced a Joint Venture named ‘Paytm General Insurance Ltd’


Paytm has announced a Joint Venture (JV) general insurance company named as Paytm General Insurance Ltd (PGIL). Paytm has announced plans to infuse Rs 950 crore in PGIL in tranches, over a period of 10 years and to hold an upfront equity stake of 74% in JV.  Following the investment, Paytm General Insurance will become a subsidiary of Paytm. Incorporated in 2018, PGIL plans to register for and undertake general insurance business defined under Section 2(6B) of the Insurance Act, 1938 (“Insurance Act”). Notably, PGIL is yet to commence its general insurance business which is currently subject to receipt of the certificate of registration from IRDAI.

 


RBI authorises a surplus transfer to the Central Government of Rs 30,307 crore 


The Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned a surplus transfer to the Central Government of 30,307 crore rupees for the fiscal year 2021-22. The Reserve Bank of India's Central Board of Directors met for the 596th time in Mumbai, under the chairmanship of Governor Shaktikanta Das, to adopt the Reserve Bank's Annual Report and Accounts for the year.  The board agreed to keep the Contingency Risk Buffer at 5.50 percent after examining the present economic condition, global and domestic issues, and the effect of recent geopolitical developments.  Inflation is at its greatest level in years. The April wholesale price index was 15.05 percent. 7.8% is the consumer price index.  These are extremely high rates, and India is not alone in this regard. In America, where the goal inflation rate is 2%, the most recent inflation rate was 8.5 percent, which has now dropped to 8.3 percent. As a result, worldwide inflation exists.  Commodity, service, and manufacturing prices have all risen dramatically in the recent year.  Inflation started in 2021, and the war in Ukraine has intensified it. Right now, the globe is stuck in a massive inflationary trap.


RBI sets up panel to review customer service standards in banks

The RBI on Monday said it has set up a six-member committee to review customer service standards in banks, NBFCs and other entities regulated by it. The committee will evaluate the efficacy, adequacy and quality of customer service and also suggest measures. It will submit a report in three months from the date of its first meeting, the RBI added.

 


Summits and Conferences News


Piyush Goyal to lead India at the WEF in Davos for 2022


The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting kicks off in Davos, Switzerland. The Indian delegation will be led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal throughout the five-day meeting. This event will assist to strengthen India's status as a vital and relevant player in creating the global narrative, especially as it prepares to take over the G-20 presidency next year.  The World Economic Forum will also serve as a platform for promoting India as a desirable investment destination, owing to its strong economic development and stable macroeconomic indicators.  Mr. Goyal will also visit the United Kingdom on the 26th and 27th of this month to discuss the progress made in the Free Trade Agreement negotiations with UK government and businesses.  The Prime Ministers of India and the United Kingdom agreed to hold a summit conference in Diwali 2022 to finalise the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.


North East Research Conclave 2022 inaugurated by Dharmendra Pradhan


Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development, launched the North East Research Conclave (NERC) 2022 at IIT Guwahati.  Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, stated in his deliberation that Research and Development is critical for a fast-developing country like India.  He went on to say that in a progressive society, research and development has always been seen as a key building component since it is so important in the process of innovation and growing our knowledge and understanding.  Entrepreneurs and research institutions can display their innovations at the North-East Research Conclave.  This is a fantastic effort for the North East since it puts policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers together on one platform. This huge event will have a significant impact on the region's educational sector.


Science and Technology News


Dr. Jitendra Singh, Launches 'BioRRAP' Portal for Biotech Researchers


In keeping with the ethos of One Nation, One Portal, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the Single National Portal for Biotech Researchers and Start-ups. All those seeking regulatory permission for biological research and development activity in the country will use BioRRAP.  According to the Minister, biotechnology has quickly become a viable academic and career option for Indian youth. The country currently has over 2,700 biotech start-ups and over 2,500 biotech enterprises in operation.  Dr. Jitendra Singh, speaking after the portal's debut, stated that India is on track to become a global bio-manufacturing hub and will rank among the top five countries in the world by 2025. He added that the Portal will allow stakeholders to view the approvals given to a specific application using a unique BioRRAP ID. He hailed DBT's one-of-a-kind gateway as a step toward making science and scientific research more accessible to Indians, as well as making it easier to create businesses.


Sports News


Odisha won the 12th Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship title


Odisha women's team has won its first-ever gold in Senior Nationals as they defeat Karnataka 2-0 in the final of the 12th Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship. Earlier, Hockey Jharkhand defeated Hockey Haryana 3-2 in the third-fourth place match.  The 12th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship was held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. However solid defensive performances from both sides ensured that the match went into the Halftime with the scoreline reading 0-0. Punam Barla (34′) opened the scoring in the match in the third quarter as Odisha picked up the lead. Ashim Kanchan Barla (59′) sealed the game with a late goal as Odisha beat Karnataka 2-0 to claim the championship.


UEFA Europa Football League title won by Germany’s Eintracht Frankfurt


German club Eintracht Frankfurt has won their first European trophy in 42 years after defeating the Rangers by 5-4 on penalties in Seville, Spain. Goalkeeper, Kevin Trapp has saved at the end of extra time and another in the shootout to help give Frankfurt the 5-4 win on penalties.  Scottish club Rangers was also trying to win its first European title since the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972. Kevin Trapp (Eintracht Frankfurt) was Man of the Match. Colombia striker Rafael BorrĂ©, who scored a second-half equalizer for Frankfurt, converted the decisive penalty to clinch the club's first European trophy since the 1980 UEFA Cup, a predecessor to the Europa League. The win also secures a first appearance in the Champions League next season for Frankfurt.


Indian teenager R Praggnanandhaa stuns Magnus Carlsen for the 2nd time in 2022


Indian GM Praggnanandhaa posted his second win over world champion Magnus Carlsen in 3 months when he stunned the Norwegian at the Chessable Masters online rapid chess tournament.  16-year-old Praggnanandha beat Magnus Carlsen for the first time in February at Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament. Praggnandha took his tally to 12 points while Carlsen was 2nd on the leaderboard behind China's Wei Yi on Day 2 of the tournament.  Abhimanyu Mishra, the youngest Grand Master in the world, is also part of the 16-man tournament. Praggnanandhaa had won with black pieces to end Carlsen's 3-match winning run at the Airthings Masters in just 19 moves in a Tarrasch variation game.


Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins Spanish Grand Prix


Formula One world champion, Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix in a Red Bull to take over at the top from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who retired with an engine failure while leading at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.  Mexican Sergio Perez finished second, 13 seconds behind but with the consolation of a bonus point for fastest lap, after being told to let his teammate pass for a third victory in a row after Imola and Miami.  Britain's George Russell came third for a revived Mercedes and after going wheel-to-wheel with Verstappen early on in a thrilling display of defensive driving as they battled for second place behind Leclerc.


Important Days


International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: 23 May


United Nations (UN) International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is marked on 23rd May since 2013 to promote action towards treating and preventing obstetric fistula, a condition that affects many girls and women during childbirth in developing countries.  In 2003 the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and its partners launched the global Campaign to End Fistula, a collaborative initiative to prevent fistula and restore the health of those affected by the condition. The day was officially recognised in 2012.  Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbirth injury, and a neglected public health and human rights issue. Two million women in low-resource settings have an obstetric fistula, and 100,000 more develop one every year. Leaking urine and/or faeces and, as a result, living in desperate circumstances, only 1 in 50 ever receives treatment.


International Day for Biological Diversity 2022: 22 May


International Day for Biological Diversity or World Biodiversity Day is observed on 22nd May every year to increase awareness and understanding of the issues of biodiversity. Biodiversity is essential for sustaining the balance of the planet. It is the cornerstone of ecosystem services, which are completely tied to human well-being.  The theme in 2022 is “Building a shared future for all life”. Fitting within the context of the ongoing United Nations Decade on Restoration, which highlights that biodiversity is the answer to several sustainable development challenges, the slogan conveys the message that biodiversity is the foundation upon which we can build back better.  In December 2000, the UN General Assembly adopted 22 May as IDB, to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on 22 May 1992 by the Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity.


India Celebrates 250th Birth Anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy


The 250th birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy was celebrated and commemorated by the Ministry of Culture under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The ministry of Culture organized an inaugural ceremony on 22nd May 2022.  The inaugural ceremony was organized at the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Salt Lake, Kolkata, and at Science City Auditorium, Kolkata. According to the press release by the ministry, it was the 250th birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy and the 50th foundation day of the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation.  Several ministers including the Governor of West Bengal, Jagdeep Dhankar were also present at the inaugural ceremony. The union minister of culture, tourism, and development of the North-eastern Region (DoNER), G Kishan Reddy, also joined the ceremony virtually. 


Moderna, Pfizer making $1,000 profit every second from vaccine monopoly: Oxfam

Oxfam International in its latest research revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic created 40 new pharma billionaires and alleged that companies like Moderna and Pfizer are making $1,000 profit every second from their monopoly control of COVID-19 vaccines. It also said these companies are charging governments up to 24 times more than the potential cost of generic production.

 

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SC allows companies to export iron ore in Karnataka Mining case


The Supreme Court of India allowed mining companies to export iron ore extracted from mines in the Karnataka districts of Ballari, Chitradurga, and Tumakuru. A bench consisting of Chief Justice N V Ramana, Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli took note of the Central government's position and withdrew the export ban on iron ore, while instructing the companies to adhere to the authorities' restrictions.  The highest court barred iron ore exports from Karnataka in 2012, with the goal of preventing environmental degradation and ensuring that the state's mineral resources be maintained for future generations as part of the notion of inter-generational equality.  The order was issued in response to mining companies' requests to lift previous restrictions on the sale and export of iron ore, which had been imposed due to widespread violations.  Taking into account all of the factors, the SC leaned toward favouring the applicants' request and granting them permission to sell the already excavated iron ore stockpile at various mines and stockyards in the districts of Bellary, Tumkur, and Chitradurga in the state of Karnataka without resorting to the e-auction process.


10-year-old girl from Mumbai climbs Mount Everest base camp

A 10-year-old girl from Mumbai has become one of the youngest mountaineers to climb Mount Everest base camp located at a height of 5,364 metres. Class 5 student Rhythm Mamania completed the trek in 11 days with her parents on May 6. Mamania, who's a national level skater, reportedly didn't get any formal training before the trek.

 

 

International News


NatGeo installed World’s Highest Weather Station on Mt. Everest


National Geographic Society has installed the "world's highest weather station" on Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,830 metres to automatically measure various meteorological phenomena.  Nepal's Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said the automatic weather station was installed a few metres below the summit point last week as the snow and ice on the summit are not suitable for fixing equipment.  The weather monitoring system, powered by solar energy, is supposed to measure various meteorological phenomena like air temperature, wind speed and direction, air pressure, change in surface height of snow, and incoming and outgoing short and longwave radiation.



Banking,  Business and Economy News


15% export tax may force steel firms to cancel EU orders: JSPL MD

The 15% export tax imposed on eight steel products by the government could force steel companies to cancel European orders and suffer losses, Jindal Steel and Power's (JSPL) Managing Director VR Sharma told Reuters. "[Govt] should've given us...at least 2-3 months of time," Sharma added. He further said that Indian steelmakers have about 2 million tonnes in pending export orders.


IDBI Bank to sell quarter of its stock in Ageas Federal Life Insurance


IDBI Bank has barged into a share purchase agreement to sell its remaining 25% stake in private sector life insurer Ageas Federal Life Insurance for Rs 580 crore, making Ageas one of the few foreign insurers to increase its stake in its Indian insurance joint venture to 74 percent after the government raised the FDI cap in the insurance sector.  The deal is scheduled to close in Q2FY23, pending regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of the share purchase agreement's terms and conditions. Ageas, a European insurer, has already expanded its stake in the Indian insurer from 26% to 49% in December 2020.  Federal Bank's shareholding in the company remained at 26%. The insurer's name was changed from IDBI Federal Life Insurance to Ageas Federal Life Insurance as a result of this.


RBL Bank and Amazon Pay ties up to offer UPI payment


RBL Bank, Amazon Pay, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have partnered together to deliver universal payments interface (UPI) payments, which will include peer-to-peer and peer-to-merchant transactions.  Amazon Pay would grant RBL Bank a UPI ID with the handle @rapl from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), resulting in a simplified payments experience using RBL Bank's cloud-based processing infrastructure. With its AWS-hosted payment processing technology, RBL strengthens its footprint in the UPI arena, allowing the bank to interact with Amazon Pay's growing client base and transaction volumes.


In GIFT City, New Development Bank opened a regional office 


The New Development Bank (NDB), the Brics countries' multilateral bank based in Shanghai, will open its first regional office in India at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) to address the country's infrastructural and sustainable development needs. The India office will concentrate on extending its presence in the country by developing, implementing, and monitoring new projects.  NDB's existing regional offices will be supplemented by the new India office. Its Africa Regional Center (ARC) opened in Johannesburg in 2017, the Americas Regional Office (ARO) in So Paulo with a sub-office in Brasil in 2019, and the Eurasian Regional Centre (ERC) in Moscow in 2020.  The NDB was founded in July 2015 by the Brics countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Since then, Bangladesh, the UAE, Egypt, and Uruguay have joined the bank.



UN projects India to grow 6.4% in 2022


The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) in its ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) Mid-year Update 2022’ report has declined India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth projections from 6.7% to 6.4% for 2022-23.  For 2023-24, 6% GDP growth is forecasted for India as against 6.1%. In 2021, India's economy grew at 8.8%. The growth outlook for South Asia is also downgraded by 0.4 percentage points to 5.5% in 2022.


India receives highest-ever FDI inflow of $83.57 bn in FY22


The central government announced that India has recorded the highest ever annual FDI inflow of $83.57 billion during FY22. In 2020-21, the inflow stood at $81.97 billion. India is rapidly emerging as a preferred country for foreign investments in the manufacturing sector. FDI equity inflow in manufacturing sectors has increased by 76 per cent in 2021-22 ($21.34 billion) compared to 2020-21 ($12.09 billion).  In terms of top investor countries, Singapore is at the top with 27 per cent, followed by the US (18 per cent) and Mauritius (16 per cent) during the last fiscal. Among sectors, computer software and hardware attracted maximum inflows. The services sector and automobile industry followed it.  To further liberalise and simplify FDI policy to provide ease of doing business and attract investments, reforms have been undertaken recently across sectors like coal mining, contract manufacturing, digital media, single-brand retail trading, civil aviation, defence, insurance and telecom.




A franchise in UAE based T20 League bought by Adani Group


Adani Sportsline, a division of the diverse Adani Group, has created history by gaining the rights to own and manage a franchise in the UAE's top T20 competition. The UAE T20 League, which is licenced by the Emirates Cricket Board, is an annual event that will include six franchise teams participating in a 34-match tournament.  The line-ups of various teams are likely to include top players from all cricket-playing countries. The league would provide future young cricketers a platform and exposure.  It will be Adani Sportsline's first significant international step, connecting and engaging with cricket fans from around the world.  The Adani Group, which includes port management, electric power production and transmission, renewable energy, mining, airport operations, natural gas, food processing, and infrastructure, promotes Adani Sportsline.  With operations in 70 sites in 50 countries and a market capitalization of over $222 billion, the company generates yearly revenues of over $20 billion.


FPIs remain net sellers, withdraw ₹35,137 crore between May 2-20

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew net ₹35,137 crore during May 2-20, data with depositories showed. After turning net investors for the first time in six months between April 1-8, FPIs turned net sellers again during April 11-13 week and have remained negative since then. The net outflow of FPIs from equities has reached ₹1.63 lakh crore so far in 2022.


No support from govt needed this fiscal: Punjab & Sind Bank MD

Punjab & Sind Bank is sufficiently capitalised to meet expected credit growth in the current fiscal year and may not need support from the government, MD and CEO S Krishnan said. He added that the bank's capital adequacy ratio improved to 18.54% in March 2022 from 17.06% in March 2021. During FY22, the government infused ₹4,600 crore in the bank.



Govt launches single national portal for biotech startups

MoS for Science Jitendra Singh on Saturday launched a single national portal for India's biotech startups and researchers. The portal, Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal (BioRRAP), will serve as a single window clearance for those seeking regulatory approval for biological research and development. Singh said India will be among the top 5 global bio-manufacturing hubs by 2025.


Entire burden of excise duty cuts on petrol, diesel is borne by Centre: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday tweeted that the entire burden of the duty cuts on petrol and diesel announced yesterday and in November 2021 is being borne by the Centre. "Excise duty reduction...has entirely been made in Road & Infrastructure Cess," Sitharaman explained, adding that the Basic Excise Duty, which is sharable with the states, has not been touched


Expecting RBI to lift curbs in 3 to 5 months: Paytm Payments Bank

Paytm Payments Bank expects the RBI to lift the curbs it put on the company in the next three to five months, Paytm's Group CFO Madhur Deora told Reuters. In March, RBI ordered a comprehensive audit of the bank's IT systems and barred it from taking on new customers citing "material" supervisory concerns. The bank is assisting RBI, Reuters reported.

 


PNB earns over ₹645 crore through ATM transaction charges in FY 2021-2022

Punjab National Bank has earned over ₹645 crore through ATM transaction charges levied on customers during the financial year 2021-22, the bank revealed while responding to an RTI. PNB also said that it collected ₹239.09 crore in the form of penalties imposed on customers who failed to maintain a minimum balance or quarterly/monthly average balance in their bank accounts.


Important Days


International Tea Day 2022 Celebrates on the 21st of May


The International Tea Day is observed on May 21 every year. The day is known to create awareness about safe working conditions for the tea workers, fair trade and a sustainable environment to improve the production of tea.  The Day will promote and foster collective actions to implement activities in favour of the sustainable production and consumption of tea and raise awareness of its importance in fighting hunger and poverty.  The United Nations General Assembly has designated May 21 as International Tea Day based on a proposal moved by India at the FAO Intergovernmental Group (IGG) on Tea in October 2015. Before 2019, December 15 is celebrated as International Tea Day in tea producing nations such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda, India and Tanzania.


World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2022


The UN General Assembly, in its resolution, declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The day aims to celebrate the richness of the world’s cultures and highlight the significance of its diversity as an agent of inclusion and positive change for achieving peace and sustainable development.  Diversity Day, officially known as "The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development", is an opportunity to help communities understand the value of cultural diversity and learn how to live together in harmony.  In the year 2001, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted the ‘Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity’ as a result of the destruction of the Buddha statues of Bamiyan in Afghanistan in 2001.  Then in December 2002, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in its resolution 57/249, declared 21 May to be World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.


Anti-Terrorism Day 2022 observed on 21st May


Anti-Terrorism Day is observed every year on 21 May, on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. He was assassinated on May 21, 1991, by the LTTE terrorists while campaigning for the Congress Party at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu.  Rajiv Gandhi became India's youngest PM when he was sworn in at 40. He took over as the sixth PM of the country after Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984. He served from 1984 to 1989.  Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, in a suicide bombing, by a woman from the Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE), a terrorist group.  The woman had explosives under her clothes and approached Rajiv Gandhi and bent down as if to touch his feet when the bomb exploded leading to his death and approximately 25 others. This is the inland terrorism that created fear and caused us to lose our PM.


World Metrology Day 2022: Annually observed 20th May


World Metrology Day(WMD) is annually observed across the globe on 20th May to create awareness about the Metrology, the science of measurement and its application. The day highlights the use of Metrology in scientific fields, innovation, industries, trading and other fields. The day is an annual celebration of the singing of the Metre Convention on 20th May 1875.  The theme for World Metrology Day 2022 is Metrology in the Digital Era. This theme was chosen because digital technology is revolutionizing our community, and is one of the most exciting trends in society today.

OBITUARY


Veteran playback singer Sangeetha Sajith passes away at 46

Veteran South Indian playback singer Sangeetha Sajith passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 46. She was reportedly suffering from kidney-related ailments. She died at her sister's residence in Thiruvananthapuram. Sangeetha has sung over 200 film songs in various South Indian languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.

 

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20th May 2022

States News


Gyanesh Bharti appointed as Commissioner of unified MCD

The Home Affairs Ministry has announced that 1998-batch IAS officer Gyanesh Bharti has been appointed as the Commissioner of the unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Meanwhile, Ashwani Kumar has been appointed as the Special Officer in the unified MCD. The South, North and East civic bodies will be treated as one Municipal Corporation of Delhi from May 22.

 

 


Rs 1,500 per acre incentive for farmers approved by Punjab Cabinet


The Punjab Cabinet has authorised a Rs 1,500 per acre incentive for farmers who grow paddy using the direct seeding of rice technology. A total of Rs 450 crore has been set aside to provide incentives to farmers who promote the DSR (Direct Seeding of Rice) technique, which uses less water and is more cost-effective. The incentive scheme was approved by the Cabinet in a meeting headed by chief minister Bhagwant Mann.  The incentive was offered by Bhagwant Mann to combat the state's diminishing ground water table.  Paddy seeds are drilled into the field using the DSR process, which uses a machine that accomplishes both rice seeding and pesticide spraying at the same time.  Farmers nurture immature paddy plants in nurseries before uprooting and transplanting them onto a puddled field, according to the customary practise.  The incentive will encourage farmers to use this established approach, which uses significantly less water for irrigation, enhances percolation, decreases farm labour dependency, and improves soil health, increasing paddy and wheat yields by 5-10%.  The Cabinet also resolved to provide farmers Rs 1,500 per acre in financial support via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), for which the Punjab Mandi Board's Anaj Kharid portal has already generated a database of roughly 11 lakh farmers with their Aadhaar numbers, mobile numbers, and bank account numbers.


Kerala To Bring India's First State-Owned OTT Platform 'CSpace'


The Kerala government will launch a state-owned over-the-top (OTT) platform on November 1, offering film lovers an array of movies, short films and documentaries of their choice. Kerala will become the first state in India to have a state-owned OTT platform. Kerala Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cheriyan revealed the name of the OTT platform as CSPACE.  CPSACE is an initiative of Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) on behalf of the state government.  The OTT platform will also showcase films with artistic value irrespective of their performance at the box office, along with internationally recognised and award-winning films, best films screened at the annual International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), and short films and documentaries. The registration of films to be streamed on CSpace will begin on June 1.


Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launched ‘Lok Milni’ scheme for redressal of public complaints 


Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann heard the grievances of the people of the state and issued redressal directions in ‘Lok Milni’, a first-of-its-kind public interaction programme.  This interactive programme was launched with the aim of providing a single-window platform to the people of the state for the redressal of the complaints that they have. The people of the state who had submitted various grievances and complaints with the state government in the previous two months were called to attend this programme.  As many as 61 complainants listed their grievances before the chief minister during this 'Lok Milni'. He directed the top officers of the various departments present on the occasion to ensure the resolution of these complaints in a time-bound manner.


World bank sanctioned USD 350 million for SRESTHA-G project to Gujarat


World Bank has approved USD 350 million as financial aid for the Systems Reform Endeavors for Transformed Health Achievement in Gujarat (SRESTHA-G) project. The SRESTHA-G project will be worth USD 500 million, with the World Bank contributing USD 350 million. The project will include transforming key health delivery systems in the state.  Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approved the SRESTHA-G project, after which the proposal was forwarded to the Union Finance Ministry. The Gujarat government will implement the programme through the Health and Family Welfare Department (HFWD).  The Program Development Objective is to improve service delivery in Gujarat by improving primary health care quality, equity, and comprehensiveness, improving service delivery models for adolescent girls, and increasing disease surveillance system capacity.

 

INTERNATIONAL


Russia to halt gas supply to Finland on Saturday

Russia has informed Finland it will halt the natural gas supply from Saturday after the Finnish state-owned gas wholesaler refused to pay its Russian supplier in roubles. Russia had demanded that "unfriendly foreign buyers" must pay for gas using Russian currency because of sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine. Notably, the move comes after Finland applied for NATO membership.

 

 


Appointments News


IndiGo appoints Pieter Elbers as CEO


The Board of Directors of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (Indigo) appointed Pieter Elbers as Chief Executive Officer. He will join IndiGo on or before 1 Oct 2022. He succeeds Ronojoy Dutta who has decided to retire on 30 September 2022.  Elbers has served as the President and CEO of KLM Royal Dutch since 2014 and is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Air France-KLM Group. Elbers, 52, has served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Air France – KLM Group.  He started his career at KLM in 1992 at their Schiphol hub and over time, held several managerial positions in both The Netherlands and overseas in Japan, Greece and Italy. After he returned to The Netherlands, he was appointed as the Senior Vice President of Network & Alliances, before he was promoted in 2011 as the Chief Operating Officer.  Elbers was born in Schiedam, The Netherlands. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management and a Master's Degree in Business Economics.


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BRICS-led New Development Bank to set up regional office in India

The New Development Bank (NDB), established by the BRICS countries, has announced that it plans to open its Indian Regional Office at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). The office aims to cater to infrastructure and sustainable development needs of the country. "IRO will be instrumental in enhancing...engagement with borrowers and stakeholders," NDB President Marcos Troyjo said.

 


RBI: Public sector banks' frauds down 51% to Rs 40,295 crore in FY22


The Reserve Bank of India has said that public sector banks reported over a 51 per cent fall in the amount involved in frauds to Rs 40,295.25 crore during the financial year 2021-22 (FY22).  As many as 12 PSBs (Public Sector Banks) had reported frauds worth Rs 81,921.54 crore in the preceding fiscal 2020-21, the central bank said in response to an application under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.  According to the RBI data on frauds reported by PSBs in all categories during FY22, the highest amount of Rs 9,528.95 crore was reported by the city-based Punjab National Bank (PNB), involving 431 such incidents.  The country's largest lender State Bank of India reported frauds worth Rs 6,932.37 crore in as many as 4,192 cases -- reflecting incidents of a large number of small value frauds.  Bank of India reported frauds worth Rs 5,923.99 crore (209 incidents), followed by Bank of Baroda at Rs 3,989.36 crore (280); Union Bank of India Rs 3,939 crore (627), while Canara Bank reported frauds worth Rs 3,230.18 crore in just 90 cases -- showing that the transactions were of high-value frauds.


PNB MetLife launched India’s 1st dental health insurance plan


PNB MetLife India Insurance Company has launched India’s first dental health insurance plan. This is the first insurance plan in India that covers fixed-benefit outpatient expenses and provides financial assistance with costs related to overall dental health.  This launch reinforces PNB MetLife leadership in the industry with this one-of-a-kind, standalone, the dental health insurance plan that covers major dental procedures without the hassles of hospitalisation.  PNB MetLife's new Dental Care Plan will help customers manage their dental health and ensure they do not have to dive into their savings or reduce their essential spending in order to make space for dental treatment. To provide convenience to its customers, PNB MetLife has tied up with more than 340 dental clinics.


Economy News


WPI inflation at a record high of 15.08% in April 2022


India’s wholesale inflation soared to a three-decade high in April as high commodity prices and supply-chain disruptions pushed up input costs for producers. The annual rate of inflation was 15.08% (Provisional) for the month of April 2022 (Y-o-Y) as compared to 10.74% in April 2021.  The rate of inflation based on the WPI Food Index increased marginally from 8.71% in March 2022 to 8.88% in April 2022.  The high rate of inflation in April 2022 was primarily due to a rise in prices of mineral oils, basic metals, crude petroleum & natural gas, food articles, non-food articles, food products and chemicals & chemical products etc. as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year.  Fuel prices, a big component of the increase, were up 38.66 % on the year versus 34.52 % in March.  The Office of the Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade released the index numbers of wholesale prices in India (Base Year: 2011-12) for the month of April 2022 (Provisional) and for the month of February 2022 (Final).


Awards News


Wesley Morgan won William E. Colby award for his book ‘The Hardest Place’


Author and journalist, Wesley Morgan has won the William E. Colby Award 2022 for his military and intelligence writing. He was cited for his book “The Hardest Place: The American Military Adrift in Afghanistan’s Pech Valley.”  The Colby Award, a $5,000 prize named for the former ambassador and CIA director William E. Colby, is given for “a major contribution to the understanding of military history, intelligence operations or international affairs.” The Colby Award is presented by Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. The Colby award was established in 1999.


Summits and Conferences News


Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the 7th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of NDB


Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs and India’s Governor for the New Development Bank (NDB), Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 7th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of NDB through video conference in New Delhi.  The meeting was also attended by Governors/Alternate Governors of Brazil, China, Russia, South Africa and the newly joined members Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates (UAE).  This Annual Meeting of NDB which was hosted/chaired by India this year was organised in virtual mode. This year’s theme for the Annual Meeting was “NDB: Optimising Development Impact”, which is particularly important and relevant in the current global economic scenario.


Sports News


Nikhat Zareen wins gold at Women's World Boxing Championships


Nikhat Zareen gave a dazzling performance to beat Thai Olympian Jutamas Jitpong 5-0 and become the fifth Indian woman to win a World title at the Women's World Championships, Istanbul.  Nikhat thus becomes only the fifth Indian women's boxer after Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL and Lekha KC to win a gold at the World Championships. The 25-year-old Zareen is a former junior youth world champion.  The 25-year-old Indian took full advantage of her long reach and maintained her dominance against the Thai boxer, whom she had beaten in the 2019 Thailand Open semi-final—the only meeting between the two, enroute her silver medal finish.


Important Days


National Endangered Species Day 2022: 20th May


Every year on the third Friday of May, people across the globe observe National Endangered Species Day. This year the day is celebrated on May 20. This year, it marks the 16th National Endangered Species Day.  National Endangered Species Day is celebrated with the main emphasis on conserving our planet Earth’s flora and fauna. The National Endangered Species Day theme 2022 is “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”.  Every year the awareness campaign takes place around a theme. On 28 December to lift up the importance of wildlife conservation and restoration efforts for all endangered species The Endangered Species Act of 1973 was signed into law.  National Endangered Species Day was founded and started by David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition in 2006. Since 2006 third Friday of May is observed as National Endangered Species Day.


World Bee Day 2022 celebrates globally on 20th of May


World Bee Day is observed worldwide on May 20. World Bee Day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators in the ecosystem.  Raising awareness of the importance of pollinators in our environment, the threats they face and their important role in sustainability in the ecosystem is the key purpose behind the observance of this day. Also, it highlights how each individual can make a difference to support, restore and enhance the role of pollinators.  This year Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will celebrate World Bee Day through a virtual event, under the theme ‘Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems’.  World Bee Day was first inaugurated on 20th May 2018 and is celebrated every year ever since. This day commemorates the birth of Anton Jansa in 1734. She is considered the pioneer of beekeeping. In December 2017, the United Nations Member States approved the proposal of Slovenia to proclaim 20 May as World Bee Day.  Beekeeping is something that is deeply rooted in the Slovenian tradition, and it is one of the leading European countries in terms of beekeepers.


International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia


On May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia is commemorated, with the goal of coordinating international events to raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and inspire interest in LGBT rights work around the world.  There had been commemorations in over 130 countries till now. Despite progress, consensual same-sex relationships are still illegal in nearly 70 nations. Only one out of every three countries protects people from discrimination based on sexual orientation, one out of every ten protects people based on gender identity, and a minority protect people based on sex characteristics.


Miscellaneous News


Madam Tussaud Museum to start in Noida next month


The wax museum Madame Tussauds is returning to India. The museum will be located in a Noida mall. 50 Indian and international luminaries from sports, entertainment, history, and music will be featured at the new venue.  Madame Tussauds India will let visitors to getup up and personal with celebrities as well as some of their most iconic moments. The museum first opened in Connaught Place, Delhi, in 2017, but was forced to close owing to the pandemic. DLF Mall of India, one of the country's major shopping malls, would be its new destination.  The museum is open to the public under rigorous anti-Covid guidelines. Madame Tussauds has a 200-year history and legacy, having first opened its doors in London in 1835. Sculptors at Madame Tussauds employ the same techniques as the legendary Marie Tussaud to produce each figure. It takes a minimum of 12 weeks for an artist to construct a single life-like figure. 

 

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