Current Affairs in English – May 13 2023

National Events:

“Ayushman Asom – Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana”:

Government of Assam has launched a scheme called “Ayushman Asom – Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana”.
The Ayushman Azom–Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is a health assurance scheme aimed at “promoting accessible and affordable healthcare”.
As per the initiative of Assam’s Department of Medical Education and Research, it has been mentioned that those mentioned under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) will benefit.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport:

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been named the world’s most on-time airport with an on-time performance of 90.43 percent, according to recently released data by aviation analytics and research firm Cirium.
It is also noteworthy that Hyderabad Airport has been ranked first under two categories of ‘Global Airports’ and ‘Major Airports’.

Sagar Shreshtha Sammaan:

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways honoured the Cochin Port Authority (CPA) with the Sagar Shreshtha Sammaan for the best turnaround time in non-container category during 2022-23.
Minister for Ports and Shipping Sarbananda Sonowal presented the award to CPA Chairperson M. Beena in New Delhi. The award is in recognition of the ‘excellent performance of the Cochin Port in handling dry bulk and liquid bulk cargo vessels’.

Tamil Nadu Events:

“Selippu”:

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has introduced a type of natural fertilizer made from wet waste as “Selippu” for sale.
This fertilizer is made with leaf, ash nutrients and some natural ingredients to improve soil quality and has been launched by Chief Minister Stalin on May 12 to “provide quality natural fertilizer to consumers”.

International Events:

Elon Musk:

Ex-NBCUniversal advertising executive Linda Yaccarino will take over as CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk said. Musk, who runs Tesla and Space X, said a day prior that he plans to transition to a role as executive chairman and chief technology officer.
The announcement comes months after Musk pledged in December to step down as the head of Twitter as soon as he found someone “foolish enough to take the job.

World Migratory Bird Day:

World Migratory Bird Day is a global event held twice a year on the second Saturday of May and October. It brings together bird enthusiasts to promote the conservation of migratory birds and raise awareness about their significance.
In 2023, the focus is on water and its importance for these birds. Today, May 13, marks the celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. World Migratory Bird Day 2023 will be officially held on 13 May and 14 October.

IBM & NASA:

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have introduced a new geospatial foundation model that can transform satellite data into detailed maps of floods, fires, and other landscape transformations.
These maps can provide insights into the Earth’s history and offer glimpses into its future. The collaborative effort aims to make this geospatial solution accessible for preview in the latter half of this year.
The platform’s potential applications include estimating climate-related risks to agriculture, infrastructure, and buildings, assessing forests for carbon-offset initiatives, and assisting businesses in developing strategies to address and adapt to climate change by employing predictive models.

National Odometer Day:

National Odometer Day is celebrated on May 12 every year to commemorate the invention of the odometer by Thomas Savery.
It is notable that this odometer was originally invented by Thomas Savery and perfected by Benjamin Franklin.