Daily Current Affairs of 19 and 20 May 2018

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Here is the Current Affairs of 19 and 20 May 2018. Current Affairs is the very important in General Awareness Section to score high in the mains exams of the various government exams like BANK, SSC, INSURANCE, RAILWAY, GPSC and many more. So read daily current affairs and score high in the examination and increase your chance to be selected.





 Static GK
Netherlands: PM-Mark Rutte, Capital- Amsterdam, Currency- Euro.
Bantony Castle Estate: stituated in Himachal Pradesh.
World’s first floating Nuclear Power Station: Russia.
International Museum Day: 18 May.

Launched
Zojila Tunnel: India’s Longest Road Tunnel in J&K. Between Srinagar-Leh National Highway in Leh. 14.2-kilometre long.
IP Nani: Intellectual Property Mascot launched by  Suresh Prabhu.
Shivangi Pathak: youngest women of the country to scale Mt Everest from Nepal side.
Green Good Deeds: the societal movement launched by Environment, Forest & Climate Change Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan.
Green Skill Development Programme: launched by Union Environment Ministry. Aim: to train over 5.5 lakh workers in environment and forest sectors in the country.

News
The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology has decided to adopt the word ‘AYUSH’ in Hindi and English languages for scientific and technical purposes.
India's economy is projected to grow 7.6% in fiscal year 2018-19.
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an advisory to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and the Lakshadweep archipelago over cyclonic storm ‘SAGAR’.
Gujarat government has decided to take the financial responsibility of the accident cases within its state limits. The government will provide up to Rs. 50,000 in medical treatment for the first 48 hours for each individual who meets with a road accident in the state.


Appointment & Resignation
Gina Haspel: first female director of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
BS Yeddyurappa: 55 hours CM for Karnataka: Resigned.
Anil Kumar Jha: Chairman-Cum-Managing director (CMD) of Coal India Limited.
Rajinder Singh: president of Hockey India.
Amit Khare: Secretary of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

Award & Ranking
Jagriti Yatra: Charity Award in UK.
NMDC: S&P Global PLATTS Global Metals Award 2018. NMDC stands for National Mineral Development Corporation.
Shoplifters: A Japanese family drama won award for best film, the ‘Palme d’Or’, at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

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