Weekly Current Affairs (12th May to 18th May 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs (12th May to 18th May 2024)

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Category : National Published on: May 19 2024

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  • PhonePe launches UPI payments in Sri Lanka to facilitate transactions for Indian tourists.
  • Mines Ministry Secretary V.L. Kantha Rao inaugurates KABIL's Registered Office in New Delhi.
  • India completes full withdrawal of soldiers from Maldives.
  • Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) receives the prestigious 'PSU Samarpan Award' for its exemplary leadership and contributions to the country's progress.
  • India and Oman are collaborating on joint research endeavors focused on studying sharks and rays in the Arabian Sea, aiming to enhance conservation efforts and scientific understanding of marine biodiversity in the region.
  • The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India participated in IMEX, Frankfurt 2024 to promote India as a leading global destination for MICE activities.
  • AIIMS New Delhi has signed an MoU with the University of Bolton Institute of Medicine to collaborate on medical research, innovation, and education.
  • The Centre has extended the ban on LTTE for five more years due to its ongoing threat to India's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  • The Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana have been included in UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register, highlighting India's rich literary heritage and cultural legacy.
  • India has emerged as the leader in data center capacity in the Asia-Pacific region, outpacing countries like Australia, Japan, and Singapore, and is expected to add 850 MW during 2024-2026.
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