The World Hydrogen Summit 2024 is being held from May 13 to 15, 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. For the first time, India has set up its own pavilion at the event.
The Indian Pavilion has been set up by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and was inaugurated by Bhupinder S., Secretary, Ministry. Bhalla did it.
2. Chabahar port, which was in the news recently, is located in which country? – Iran
The 77th Cannes Film Festival will be held in France from May 14 to 25.
The festival will showcase the opportunities India brings to everyone including celebrities, film personalities, film producers, directors, buyers and sales agents from across the world.
7. Where was the 4th meeting ofASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Committee held? – Malaysia
Japan secured their first Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey trophy by defeating Pakistan 4-1 in the penalty shootout.
The final match, held at Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia on May 11, 2024, ended 2-2 in normal time.
This victory marked Japan’s maiden title in the tournament. Pakistan, making its 10th final appearance, has previously won the trophy thrice. In the 30th Sultan Azlan Shah Trophy, Japan clinched the top spot, followed by Pakistan and Malaysia.
10. Recently which England cricketer announced his retirement from international cricket? – James Anderson
Idashisha Nongrang makes history as Meghalaya’s first female Director General of Police (DGP), breaking barriers in the state’s matrilineal society.
A 1992 Indian Police Service member from the Khasi community, she succeeds Lajja Ram Bishnoi upon his retirement on May 19. Nongrang previously served as DGP in 2021 and currently leads Meghalaya Civil Defence.
15. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)? – Dilip Sanghani
A leopard cat, scientifically known as Prionailurus bengalensis, was sighted in Maharashtra’s Pench Tiger Reserve, marking its first appearance there.
This forest-dwelling felid species is recognized for its leopard-like coat.
Leopard cats are widely distributed across Asia, inhabiting various forested habitats.
They exhibit diverse sizes and colorations, typically sporting four black stripes on their forehead. Solitary and nocturnal, they are categorized as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Miscellaneous
19. What is ‘Caenorhabditis elegans’, recently seen in the news? – Nematode
Researchers discovered that offspring of C. elegans worms, after consuming disease-causing bacteria, inherited the knowledge to avoid the same bacteria from birth.
C. elegans, a nematode worm, matures from egg to adult in 3-5 days, offering insights into human and biological sciences.
It was the first multicellular organism to have its genome sequenced and neural wiring mapped.
With hermaphroditic reproduction, it can self-fertilize, aiding genetic studies.
