CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 20th MAY, 2023

CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 20^th MAY, 2023

1. World Metrology Day is annually observed across the globe on 20 May to create awareness about the Metrology, scientific study of measurement and its application and also recognizes and celebrates the contribution the people who work in intergovernmental and national metrology organizations and institutes. The theme of World Metrology Day 2023 is “Measurements supporting the global food system”.
2. World Bee Day is annually held on 20 May to increase awareness of the importance of pollinator-friendly agricultural production practices to protect bees and other pollinators and to recognize the vital role bees and other pollinators play in our ecosystem. The theme for World Bee Day 2023 is “Engaging in Pollinator-Friendly Agricultural Production”. 
3. The Union Government has approved the signing of the Project Collaboration Agreement between the Department of Health Research (DHR) and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Assistive Technology on 17 May, 2023.
4. On 20 May, 2023 Siddaramaiah sworn in as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka, and DK Shivakumar as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka.
5. The Ministry of Ayush and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have jointly announced their commitment to prioritize ‘Integrative Health’ for the well-being of the public.
6. Sanika Lahane from Mumbai, India, has been crowned the 1^st place winner of the International Glamour Project Mrs India 2023.
7. Babar Azam has ranked first in the new ICC ODI Batsman Rankings 2023 as of May 2023.
8. The recently inaugurated one of India’s biggest Skywalk bridges, spanning 570 meters in length and 4.2 meters in width, was officially opened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.
9. Athlete Jyothi Yarraji won a gold medal in the women’s 100 m hurdles at the Federation Cup 2023 athletics event at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi.
10. The Indian Navy’s sixth and final Kalvari class submarine, Vaghsheer, has begun its sea trials. Vaghsheer is scheduled for delivery to the Indian Navy in early 2024 after completion of the sea trials.
11. FIFA, the global governing body of football, has unveiled the official logo and campaign for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 on 17 May 2023, at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles.
12. Anshuman Gaekwad, a former Indian Test cricketer, released his semi-autobiographical book titled ‘Guts Amidst Bloodbath’ at the Cricket Club of India (CCI).
13. India bags 16 gold medals at the South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship 2023.
14. Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, has become the first city in India to measure its progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
15. Ludovit Odor, a former Vice-Governor of the National Bank of Slovakia, has been appointed as Slovakia’s new caretaker Prime Minister.
16. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Odisha’s first Vande Bharat Train from Puri to Howrah on 18 May, 2023.