Daily Current Affairs- 14th May 2024

Daily Current Affairs- 14th May 2024

INTERNATIONAL

India, Oman to jointly undertake research on sharks and rays in Arabian Sea

• A joint initiative between India and Oman to boost research and conservation of sharks and rays in the Arabian Sea will be launched at an upcoming workshop at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
• Experts from both countries will take part in the workshop which is expected to take place shortly, here, which will take up the collaborative research works and capacity building in elasmobranch research. 

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu Erupts, Spewing Ash Clouds

• Indonesia’s Ibu volcano on the remote island of Halmahera erupted on Monday (May 13) morning, spewing thick columns of grey ash several kilometres into the sky, the country’s volcanology agency said.
• The volcano erupted at 9.12 a.m. (0012 GMT) for about five minutes, projecting ash into the sky as high as 5 km (3.1 miles), officials said. A smaller eruption was also recorded at the volcano on Friday (May 10). 

India And Iran Ink Long-Term Deal for Chabahar Port Operations

• In a significant milestone for the India-Iran relationship and to foster close cooperation to make Chabahar Port a regional trade transit and connectivity hub, the two countries signed a long-term contract for operating the Shahid-Beheshti Port Terminal in presence of Indian and Iranian Ministers.
• The Indian delegation to Iran was led by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, while Mehrdad Bazrpash, Minister for Roads and Urban Development, was present from the Iranian side. 

SPORTS

Pramac Ducati's Jorge Martin wins the 2024 French MotoGP

• Jorge Martin of Pramac Ducati emerged victorious in the nail-biting 2024 French MotoGP. The Spaniard fended off fierce challenges from Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia to claim the top spot on the podium, extending his lead in the championship standings.
• The Prima Pramac Racing rider astride his Ducati also won the Sprint Race on Saturday and set Pole position while setting the all-time lap record at the circuit on a MotoGP bike. While he dominated the Sprint, the victory in the main race wasn’t so. 

Magnus Carlsen wins the Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland 2024 with a score of 26.0

• World number-one Magnus Carlsen posted an incredible 10-game winning streak to overhaul GM Wei Yi and win the 2024 Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland despite starting the day 2.5 points behind. Carlsen caught Wei by beating him in the fourth round of the day. His rival didn't crack, but couldn't keep up the pace as he had to settle for second place, a full six points ahead of third-placed GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda.
• With this victory, Carlsen further solidified his position as the undisputed king of rapid chess. His ability to stage a remarkable comeback from a significant deficit showcased his unwavering determination and exceptional skills, leaving his opponents in awe of his prowess. 

OBITURY

Sushil Modi, Ex Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Passes Away

• Sushil Kumar Modi, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and ex-Rajya Sabha MP, passed away on Monday at the age of 72 after battling cancer. The veteran politician’s demise was announced by the Bihar unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
• Sushil Kumar Modi was born on January 5, 1952, in Bihar. He studied at Patna Science College and got a degree in Botany. However, he left his further studies to join the student movement led by Jai Prakash Narayan. 

APPOINTMENS & RESIGNATIONS

Wipro Appoints Vinay Firake as CEO of APMEA Strategic Market Unit

• IT major Wipro has appointed Vinay Firake as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Asia Pacific, India, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) strategic market unit (SMU), effective immediately. Vinay will be based in Dubai and report to chief executive Srini Pallia. He will also join the Wipro executive board.
• Wipro has undergone significant C-level restructuring this year. On April 6, Wipro appointed Srini Pallia as the CEO and managing director, succeeding Thierry Delaporte. A few days later, Wipro appointed company veteran Malay Joshi as CEO of its largest and fastest-growing market, Americas 1, a unit earlier headed by Pallia. 

Dileep Sanghani Elected as Chairman Of IFFCO

• Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO) conducted its 15th RGB elections for its Board of Directors, covering members from more than 36,000 cooperative societies at IFFCO Sadan, New Delhi.
• A massive exercise that was started in the month of March saw Dileep Sanghani emerge as the Chairman of IFFCO and Balvir Singh as the Vice Chairman, The elections for the post of 21 Directors were held on May 9, 2024, at the corporate office of IFFCO, New Delhi. 

IPS officer Nongrang appointed Meghalaya's first woman police chief

• Senior IPS officer Idashisha Nongrang has been appointed as Meghalaya's first woman DGP, Nongrang will replace LR Bishnoi who will retire on May 19, 2024.
• The Meghalaya Security Commission, chaired by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, selected Nongrang out of the three officers approved by the UPSC last month for the role of police chief, a senior home department official informed PTI. 

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

HSL CMD receives PSU Samarpan Award by Gov Connect

• Hindustan Shipyard Limited's (HSL) Chairman and Managing Director (C&MD) Cmde Hemant Khatri has been honoured with the esteemed 'PSU Samarpan Award' by Gov Connect at the award ceremony held in New Delhi.
• The 'PSU Samarpan Award' by Gov Connect, is an initiative by ilouge Media, recognised the exemplary leadership of HSL's CMD for driving the transformation of the shipyard and inspiring countless individual within the industry.