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Daily Current Affairs: 4-5/05/2022

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1. Which university has secured the first position in the recently held 'Khelo India University Games 2021'?

- Jain University

• In the ''Khelo India University Games 2021', 'Jain University'' (Karnataka) has secured the first position with 20 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze medals.
• In 'Khelo India University Games 2021', ''Lovely Professional University'' with 17 gold medals stood second, and ''Punjab University'' third with 15 gold medals.
• Due to the delay caused by COVID-19, the 'Khelo India University Games 2021' has now been organized from 24 April to 3 May 2022 at the 'Sri Kanteerava Stadium' in Bengaluru.
• Recently the mascot 'VEERA' has been launched for 'Khelo India University Games 2021'.

2. Where has the 'Satyajit Ray Film Festival 2022' been organized recently?

- Mumbai

• The 'Satyajit Ray Film Festival 2022' has been organized at the National Museum of Indian Cinema, Mumbai from 2 to 4 May 2022.
• Satyajit Ray is the only Indian director to have received an Oscar award.
• Satyajit Ray (Bengali, 2 May 1921 – 23 April 1992) was an Indian film producer, screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, author, essayist, lyricist, magazine editor, painter, calligrapher and musician. Satyajit Ray is widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time.

3. Recently the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) has been increased to what percentage by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of RBI?

- 4.5%

• The key rates as per Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy, May 2022 are as follows:-
• Repo Rate: 4.40%
• Reverse Repo Rate: 3.35%
• Bank Rate and MSF (Marginal Standing Facility) Rate: 4.65%
• CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio): 4.5%
• Temporary Deposit Facility (SDF) Rate: 4.15%
• SLR (Statutory Liquidity Ratio): 18%
• RBI HQ: Mumbai
• Established: 1 April 1935
• Nationalization: 01 January 1949
• Governor : Shaktikanta Das(25th)
• Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Devvrat Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar

4. What is the rank of India in the recently released "World Press Freedom Index 2022"?

- 150th

• India is ranked 150th among 180 countries, down 8 places from its previous ranking of 142nd in the "World Press Freedom Index 2022" released by Reporters Without Borders.
• Norway ranks first, Denmark second, and Sweden third in the "World Press Freedom Index 2022".
• North Korea remains at the lowest position (180th) in the "World Press Freedom Index 2022".
• ''World Press Freedom Day'' is celebrated every year on the 3rd of May.

5. On which day "International Firefighters Day" has been observed recently?

- May 4

• International Firefighters Day is celebrated every year on the 4th of May.
• For the first time on May 4, 1999, "International Firefighters Day" was celebrated.
• It is a time when the world community can recognize and honor the sacrifices of firefighters to ensure that their communities and the environment are as safe as possible.

6. Which film has recently been given the Best Feature Film Award at the 'Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) 2022'?

- 'Once Upon a Time in Kolkata'

• Aditya Vikram Sengupta's film 'Once Upon a Time in Kolkata' has been given the Best Feature Film Award at the "Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) 2022".
• While Anmol Sidhu's Punjabi film 'Jaggi' has received Best Feature Film Debut and Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Film Award.

7. Recently famous tennis player Kevin Anderson has announced retirement, he is a tennis player from which country?

- South Africa

• South Africa's Kevin Anderson, a former Wimbledon and US Open finalist known for his excellent performance, has announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 35.

8. Where has the second "India-Nordic Summit 2022" been organized recently?

- Denmark

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has participated in the second "India-Nordic Summit 2022" along with the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway.
• Denmark is hosting the second "India-Nordic Summit 2022".
• The main focus of the summit is how to take forward the agenda of bilateral engagement between India and the Nordic countries.
• The first India-Nordic summit was held in Stockholm in 2018.

9. Where has the 12th "Hockey India Sub Junior Men's National Championship 2022" been organized recently?

- Goa

• The 12th "Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2022" has been organized in Goa.
• A total of 29 teams will compete for the trophy in the 12th "Hockey India Sub Junior Men's National Championship 2022" starting in Goa.
• Goa
• Capital: Panji
• CM: Pramod Sawant
• Governor: PS Sreedharan Pillai

10. Which university has topped the recently released Times Higher Education (THE) ranking?

- Western Sydney University

• Western Sydney University (Australia) tops the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings; It is followed by Arizona State University (The US), and Western University (Canada).
• 8 universities in India are included in the top 300 universities of the world, thus India is ranked fourth globally.
• There are 'Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham' (41st), and ''Lovely Professional University'' (74th) from India.

11. Recently who has become the oldest snooker champion by winning the 'World Snooker Championship 2022'?

- Ronnie O'Sullivan

• Ronnie O'Sullivan, 46, of England has become the oldest snooker champion by winning the 'World Snooker Championship 2022'.
• The 'World Snooker Championship 2022' was held from 16 April to 2 May 2022 at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England.

12. Which "World Asthma Day" day has been celebrated recently?

- May 3

• World Asthma Day is celebrated every year on the first Tuesday of the month of May to create awareness about asthma across the world, which is being observed on 3rd May this year.
• Asthma is a condition in which the airways narrow and can produce excess mucus
• The theme of "World Asthma Day" 2022: "Closing Gaps in Asthma Care"

13. Recently which journalist has been banned for 2 years by BCCI?

- Boria Mazumdar

• The BCCI has imposed a two-year ban on journalist 'Boria Majumdar' for threatening senior wicketkeeper 'Wriddhiman Saha'.
• Sports journalist Boria Mazumdar has been barred from interviewing players and entering stadiums in the country.
• Boria Majumdar will not be given media recognition for two years as part of sanctions sanctioned by the BCCI Apex Council.
• BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
• Established: 04 December 1928
• President: Saurav Ganguly (39th)
• Secretary: Jai Shah

14. Recently Olympian Kamalpreet Kaur has been banned by Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), she is related to which sport?

- Discus throw

• Olympian discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur has been suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for testing positive for a banned substance.
• AIU has found the presence/use of a banned substance anabolic steroid called Stanozolol in Kamalpreet Kaur's sample.
• Kamalpreet Kaur finished sixth in the Tokyo Olympics final with a throw of 63.7m.

15. Which operation has been started by Railway Protection Force recently?

- "Operation Satrak"

• Railway Protection Force (RPF) has launched a focused effort under "Operation Satark" from 5th April to 30th April 2022.
• The objective of "Operation Satark": To take action against Illegal Liquor/FICN/Illegal Tobacco Products/Unaccounted Gold and any other goods being carried through the Railway network for the purpose of tax evasion and smuggling.
• The first train in India was run on 16 April 1853 between Bori Bunder station in Bombay to Thane station for a distance of 34 km.
• Railway Board was established in March 1905.
• There are a total of 18 railway zones (including Kolkata Metro) in the Indian Railways.
• First Railway Minister of India: John Mathai
• Current Union Minister of Railways: Shri Ashwini Vaishnav
• New Chairman and Executive Officer of Railway Board: Vinay Kumar Tripathi

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