May 21, is chosen as Anti-terrorism day in India to commemorate the death Anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi died in a terrorist attack.On this day Anti Terrorism pledge is taken in all the government offices and other public institutions.
Mr. Rajiv Gandhi was the youngest Prime Minister of India.
Karnataka Bank has launched a new S/B product, KBL SB Salary, for the salaried class with 3 variants: SB Salary Executive, SB Salary Prime & SB Salary Classic – to cater to financial needs of the ‘employer-employee ecosystem’.
All 3 variants do not have the minimum balance criteria.
The Meghalaya govt. approved setting up of a commission to look into the problems faced by farmers.The 'farmers' parliament', for the 1st time, was organised here previously & attended by many, to discuss issues related to the agri situation in the state.
Meghalaya CM-Conrad Sangma
Capital of Meghalaya- Shillong
The 2nd India Open International Boxing tournament began in Guwahati, Assam.In men's category, Ankit and Manjeet Panghal will play in 60 and 75 kilogram category respectively. In women’s category,Mary Kom will play in 51 kilogram bracket.
Assam CM-Sarbananda Sonowal
Governor-Jagdish Mukhi
World’s scientific and technical community, in a historic decision taken in the the CGPM at BIPM has decided to redefine 4 of the 7 base units, the Kg (weight), Kelvin ( temperature), mole (amount of substance), and ampere (current).
CGPM-General Conference on Weights and Measures
Myanmar Navy Ships have arrived at Port Blair for the 8th Indo-Myanmar coordinated patrol (IMCOR), at Andaman & Nicobar. The CORPAT initiative between the two navies is meant to address issues of terrorism & other illegal activities hamful to both nations
CORPAT---Co-ordinated Patrol
Joko Widodo has been elected as Indonesia’s president for a second term, defeating former general Prabowo Subianto.The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.Its currency is Indonesian Rupiah.
Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim-majority country.
Brooks Koepka returned to the top of the world golf rankings, after his US PGA Championship victory at Bethpage Black.He has now won 4 major titles in his last 8 starts and is the 1st man to ever hold back-to-back titles in two majors at the same time.
Dustin Johnson & Justin Rose: at 2nd & 3rd ranks respectively.
Indian peacekeeper, Police Officer Jitender Kumar made the supreme sacrifice while serving in the UNO Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.He will be honoured with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal on the Int. Day of UN Peacekeepers.
May 29 : International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
Niki Lauda, an Austrian & one of the best-known figures in motor racing, took the title for Ferrari in 1975 and 1977 and McLaren in 1984.He will be remembered for his remarkable recovery and return to racing after an accident in the 1976 German Grand Prix.
Capital of Austria- Vienna