A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea buried over 2,000 people in a remote Enga province village, causing major destruction to homes, buildings, and food gardens.
Papua New Guinea informed the UN that over 2,000 people were buried in a massive landslide caused by Mount Mungalo’s collapse, devastating a remote Enga province village.
The disaster caused significant destruction to buildings and food gardens.
The national disaster center stressed the urgent need for collaborative efforts from the army, national, and regional responders to address the crisis.
3. Where was the International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS-2024) held recently? – Vienna
Recently, the International Conference on Nuclear Security was organized in Vienna under the auspices of the IAEA (ICONS-2024) under the co-chairmanship of Kazakhstan and Australia.
The heads of ministries of foreign affairs, energy, internal affairs and other related departments of 130 countries participated in the current conference.
4. Gitanos Nauseda has been elected President of which country? – Lithuania
The Indian Army has signed an agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to conduct trials of hydrogen fuel cell bus technology for green and sustainable transportation solutions.
This is another step of the Indian Army towards its commitment towards innovation and environmental management.
A hydrogen fuel cell bus was also handed over to the Indian Army during the event.
Sports
6. Who has become the first Indian gymnast to win a gold medal at the 2024 Asian Gymnastics Championships? – Dipa Karmakar
The Central Government has appointed the Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dr. Sameer V Kamat’s tenure has been extended for another year.
As per the government order, Dr. Kamat will remain in his current position as DRDO chief till May 31, 2025.
Kamat was appointed to the top post in DRDO in August 2022 and was due to retire on May 31, 2024.
Awards & Honours
10. Who is the first Indian filmmaker to be honoured with The Grand Prix Award at the Cannes Film Festival? – Payal Kapadia
GAIL (India) Ltd. inaugurated its first 10 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh, under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Approved on January 4, 2022, the mission aims to make India a global hub for green hydrogen.
It includes incentives for electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production, support for pilot projects, development of Green Hydrogen Hubs, and a policy framework for a green hydrogen ecosystem and standards.
14. Recently, which state government has imposed a one-year ban on gutkha and pan masala? – Telangana
The Telangana government has banned the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco and nicotine across the state.
This ban will continue for a period of one year starting from May 24, 2024.
Let us tell you that this step has been taken keeping in mind the serious health risks associated with the consumption of gutkha and pan masala.
