12 May 2022 Current Affairs
Which of the following state has recently launched the second phase of Ladli Laxmi Yojana?
Ans. Madhya Pradesh - The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh has recently started the second phase of Ladli Laxmi Yojana. This scheme is an innovative initiative to encourage girl child to pursue higher education and make them self-reliant. Its aim is to enhance the economic and educational status of girls.
Former security chief John Lee Ka-chiu has been recently elected as the next leader of which country?
Ans. Hong Kong - Former security chief John Lee Ka-chiu has recently been elected the next leader of Hong Kong. In 2019, he was serving as security secretary when the police launched a violent crackdown on pro-democracy protests.
How many years have been completed recently for PMJJBY, PMSBY and Atal Pension Yojana?
Ans. 7 years - Prime Minister Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana and Atal Pension Yojana have completed 7 years recently. These schemes were launched on 9 May 2015 in Kolkata.
Which day is celebrated around the world on May?
International Nurses Day - On May 12, "International Nurses Day" is celebrated all over the world. The celebration of International Nurses Day started from the year 1974 on January. The day is dedicated to Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Nurses Day is celebrated in her memory on 12th May.
Eun Suk-yol has recently been sworn in as the 13th President of which country?
Ans. South Korea - Eun Suk-yol has recently been sworn in as the 13th President of South Korea. He has resolved to rebuild the nation on the foundation of strong democracy and economy.
In the 24th Deaf Olympics Abhinav Deshwal won which medal in shooting?
Ans. Gold Medal - Abhinav Deswal has won the second gold medal for the country in shooting at the 24th Deaf Olympics. Before winning the gold medal in the shoot-off, he was tied with the silver medalist Ukrainian Oleksiy Lezhebnik.
Senior IAS officer Alkesh Kumar Sharma has been made the secretary of which ministry recently?
Ans. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology - Senior IAS officer Alkesh Kumar Sharma has recently been made Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. He had earlier worked as Additional Secretary and Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat.
Which of the following award-winning Indian music composer and santoor player, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma has passed away recently?
Ans. Padma Vibhushan - Padma Vibhushan awardee Indian musician and santoor player, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma has passed away recently at the age of 84. He gave the santoor a classical status and elevated it along with other traditional and famous instruments such as the sitar and the sarod.
Which of the following state has recently launched the second phase of Ladli Laxmi Yojana?
Ans. Madhya Pradesh - The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh has recently started the second phase of Ladli Laxmi Yojana. This scheme is an innovative initiative to encourage girl child to pursue higher education and make them self-reliant. Its aim is to enhance the economic and educational status of girls.
Former security chief John Lee Ka-chiu has been recently elected as the next leader of which country?
Ans. Hong Kong - Former security chief John Lee Ka-chiu has recently been elected the next leader of Hong Kong. In 2019, he was serving as security secretary when the police launched a violent crackdown on pro-democracy protests.
How many years have been completed recently for PMJJBY, PMSBY and Atal Pension Yojana?
Ans. 7 years - Prime Minister Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana and Atal Pension Yojana have completed 7 years recently. These schemes were launched on 9 May 2015 in Kolkata.
Which day is celebrated around the world on May?
International Nurses Day - On May 12, "International Nurses Day" is celebrated all over the world. The celebration of International Nurses Day started from the year 1974 on January. The day is dedicated to Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Nurses Day is celebrated in her memory on 12th May.
Eun Suk-yol has recently been sworn in as the 13th President of which country?
Ans. South Korea - Eun Suk-yol has recently been sworn in as the 13th President of South Korea. He has resolved to rebuild the nation on the foundation of strong democracy and economy.
In the 24th Deaf Olympics Abhinav Deshwal won which medal in shooting?
Ans. Gold Medal - Abhinav Deswal has won the second gold medal for the country in shooting at the 24th Deaf Olympics. Before winning the gold medal in the shoot-off, he was tied with the silver medalist Ukrainian Oleksiy Lezhebnik.
Senior IAS officer Alkesh Kumar Sharma has been made the secretary of which ministry recently?
Ans. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology - Senior IAS officer Alkesh Kumar Sharma has recently been made Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. He had earlier worked as Additional Secretary and Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat.
Which of the following award-winning Indian music composer and santoor player, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma has passed away recently?
Ans. Padma Vibhushan - Padma Vibhushan awardee Indian musician and santoor player, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma has passed away recently at the age of 84. He gave the santoor a classical status and elevated it along with other traditional and famous instruments such as the sitar and the sarod.