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Current Affairs 23 May 2020

Current Affairs 23 May 2020

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Current Affairs 23 May 2020 includes all newspapers such as The Hindu, The Economic Times, Business Standard, Times of India, PTI, Indian Express, and all Government official websites.

Current Affairs 23 May 2020
1. Blue Revolution: Cabinet approves Rs 20,050 crore scheme for fisheries sector
  • The Cabinet approved the Rs 20,050-crore Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
  • To bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable development of fisheries sector over next five years.
  • Total investment will comprise of Centre’s share of Rs 9,407 cr.
  • BK Mishra, MD of National Federation of Fishers Cooperatives.
Current Affairs 23 May 2020
2. Cabinet approves Rs 3 lakh crore funding for MSMEs at 9.2%
  • The Union Cabinet approved additional funding up to Rs 3 lakh crore at a concessional rate of 9.2% through the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme.
  • For the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
  • This was the 2nd-biggest component of Rs 20 lakh crore package.
Current Affairs 23 May 2020
3. Saudi pips Iraq as top oil supplier to India in April: trade
  • Saudi Arabia replaced Iraq as the top oil supplier to India in April after a gap of three months as refiners in Asia’s third largest economy were drawn by deep discounts on Saudi crudes.
  • UAE retained the No.3 spot followed by Nigeria.
  • India’s oil imports in April totalled 4.63 mn. barrels per day.
Current Affairs 23 May 2020
4. Chhattisgarh govt launches Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana
  • Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana (RGKNY) on the death anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in Raipur .
  • According to the govt, about 19 lakh farmers of the state will be benefitted by this scheme.
  • Chattisgarh, State Animal : Wild Asian Buffalo.
Current Affairs 23 May 2020
5. Flipkart ties-up with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to offer digital motor insurance
  • For four wheelers, The Motor OTS facility will allow customers to inspect their vehicle.
  • Bajaj Allianz General Insurance MD & CEO : Tapan Singhel.
Current Affairs 23 May 2020
6. Tata Capital launches voicebot ‘TIA’ on Whatsapp
  • Tata Capital has launched the voicebot “TIA” on WhatsApp.
  • The voicebot offers a range of services to its customers like opting for a new loan or getting queries resolved etc.
  • TIA, the Voicebot is also available on Alexa and also as a Chatbot.
  • TIA = Thanks In Advance.
  • Tata Capital Managing Director & CEO : Rajiv Sabharwal.
Current Affairs 23 May 2020
7. AndhraGreens portal to facilitate e-commerce of fruits and vegetables in Andhra Pradesh
  • Through Kalgudi digital platform, AndhraGreens.com is a farmer-to-consumer e-commerce portal specialized in fruits, vegetables & spices.
  • CM of Andhra Pradesh : Y S Jaganmohan Reddy.
Current Affairs 23 May 2020
8. IndusInd Bank launches Video KYC platform for savings accounts and credit card customers
  • The video KYC services will simplify the on-boarding process for new customers.
  • IndusInd Bank Limited, Headquarters: Pune.
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9. Airtel acquires stake in conversational AI startup Voicezen
  • Acquire to focus on conversational AI technologies.
  • The acquisition has been made by the company under Airtel Startup Accelerator Program.
  • Adarsh Nair : Chief Product Officer of Airtel.
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10. MP: Rural Livelihood Mission begins Didi Vehicle Service for safe delivery of rural women
  • This vehicle service is completely free.
  • Rural Livelihood Mission started this service for 29 villages.
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11. 1 Crore Treatments Provided Under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
  • On this occasion, Dr. Harsh Vardhan launched ‘Ask Ayushman’, a chat bot on WhatsApp,
  • Dr. Indu Bhushan, CEO, NHA
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12. “Tatpar” scheme in Ranchi to transport migrant workers
  • Over 140 migrant workers were sent to their native places on buses, a day after the “Tatpar” programme was launched.
  • The program has been launched by the Ranchi district administration.
  • Aim to ease their tiresome journey on foot.
  • The administration also launched a helpline -1950.
  • Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand.
  • Chief Minister : Hemant Soren.
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13. Moeketsi Majoro sworn in as Lesotho’s new prime minister
  • After Thomas Thabane.
  • Lesotho capital : Maseru.
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14. ‘Mee Annapurna’ program for Welfare of Farmers Bhoomiputras launched across Maharashtra
  • ‘Mee Annapurna’ is an initiative that integrates three critical aspects of livelihood and comprehensive engagement.
  • Integrated Risk Insurance Brokers Ltd. Chairman : S C Khaneja.
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15. Amazon starts food delivery, picks Bengaluru for launch
  • Amazon is all set to launch its food-delivery business in India, throwing a challenge to homegrown players Swiggy and Zomato.
  • The ecommerce major will launch Amazon Food at select pin codes of Bengaluru.
  • Zomato acquired Uber Eats busines in January 2020.
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16. This is the last news of Current Affairs 23 May 2020 : Centre launches scheme to solarise entire Konark Temple, Konark town
  • The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched a scheme for solarisation of Konark Sun Temple and Konark town in Odisha.
  • The scheme envisages a 10-megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar project & various solar off-grid applications such as solar trees.
  • Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister : R K Singh.

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