Ministry of Tourism, Government of India participated in the Arabian Travel Mart 2024 to be held in Dubai, During this time, an exhibition named ‘Swadesh’ was displayed here.
International Affairs
2. Recently, where was the 19th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) held? – New York
India and Moldova inked an agreement permitting visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and official passports.
The deal aims to bolster bilateral relations, established since March 20, 1992, characterized as “warm, stable and friendly” by the Ministry of External Affairs.
In January, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar congratulated Mihai Popsoi on his appointment as Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
4. Mikhail Mishustin has been appointed the Prime Minister of which country? – Russia
Researchers have rediscovered Uniyala multibracteata, a rare tree species, after 140 years in the non-protected area of Wagamon Hills, Western Ghats. Locally known as Kattupoovamkurunnila, it belongs to the genus Uniyala, named after renowned taxonomist B.P. Uniyal.
This small tree or large shrub, 2 to 5 meters high, features leaves with cottony hairs and beautiful flowers blooming from October to January.
Found in evergreen forests and rocky grasslands at 1,200 meters above sea level, it highlights the yet-to-be-discovered biodiversity in unprotected forests.
Sports
7.Cricketer Colin Munro, who recently announced his retirement from International cricket, belongs to which country? – New Zealand
Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal by throwing an 88.36-meter javelin in the Doha Diamond League 2024.
Doha Diamond League 2024 (Javelin Throw)
9. Recently, wrestler Bajrang Punia was suspended by United World Wrestling. In which year was Bajrang Punia awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award? – 2019
Recently United World Wrestling suspended an Indian wrestler
Bajrang Punia till 31 December 2024. On 22 April 2024, Bajrang Punia was suspended by India’s National Anti-Doping Agency for refusing to provide his sample for an anti-dope test.
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Important Days & Weeks
10. On whose birthday is International Nurses Day celebrated on 12 May? – Florence Nightingale
Two baby girls diagnosed with Kawasaki disease were successfully treated at Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH).
Kawasaki disease, a rare heart condition, primarily affects children under 5, leading to high fever and inflamed blood vessels.
It’s a significant cause of heart disease in kids, targeting coronary arteries. Symptoms include fever, rash, swollen hands and feet, and inflamed mucous membranes. The disease’s cause remains unknown, with cases peaking in late winter and early spring.
13. The famous foot rot disease is related to which variety of rice? – Basmati Rice
Recently, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana has developed the biocontrol agent Trichoderma asperellum to combat the prevalent ‘foot rot’ disease in Basmati rice varieties.
