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Current Affairs 26 May 2020
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National News
India’s Crude Steel Output Declines by 65% to 3.13 MT in April 2020: WSA Report
- The crude steel output of India declined over 65% to 3.13 million tonnes (MT) during April 2020 according to the report of World Steel Association (WSA).
- India had produced 9.02 MT of crude steel in April 2019.
- Similarly, India saw 14% decline in steel output at 8.65 MT in March 2020 as compared with 10.04 MT in March 2019.
- At the same time, the global steel output also declined 13% to 137.09 MT in April 2020 as compared with 157.67 MT in April 2019.
- The nationwide lockdown imposed to prevent spread of the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the production, demand and supply of steel in India.
- World Steel Association (WSA) headquarter- Brussels, Belgium
Uttar Pradesh Govt to set up Migration Commission to ensure job & social security
- The State Government of Uttar Pradesh has decided to set up a Migration Commission for the welfare of migrant labourers returning to UP from different corners of the country.
- The Commission would identify the skills of returning migrant workers and provide employment to them to ensure jobs and social security.
- With the return of large number of migrants, Uttar Pradesh is now enriched with plenty of skilled labour.
- In near future, if any state, facing the paucity of workforce, would want to hire the labourers from Uttar Pradesh, they would have to come through this Migrant Commission, by seeking the permission from the state government.
- Any state hiring them would have to do an insurance in their favour to ensure social security to them.
Mizoram Cabinet Grants ‘Industry’ status to Sports
- The northeastern state of Mizoram has accorded ‘industry’ status to sports, to professionalise and recognise sports as an ‘industry’ in the state.
- The state Sports minister Robert Romawia Royte has said that Mizoram is the first state in the country to take this historic decision.
- Through this status, the state aims to attract private companies to invest in sports so that it will benefit the state in terms of subsidy, loans and concessions, as well as facilitate the generation of employment in the sports sector.
Salman Khan Launches his new Grooming & Personal Care Brand FRSH!
- Bollywood actor Salman Khan has announced the launch of his own grooming and personal care brand named FRSH.
- The brand has been co-created by Scentials Beauty Care and Wellness Pvt. Ltd, a beauty brand co-founded by former tennis professional Mahesh Bhupathi.
- The first product launched under the brand is a sanitiser, considering the importance of hygiene and sanitisation during the coronavirus pandemic. Other products like deodorants, body wipes and perfumes will also be launched soon.
- These products can be purchased from http://frshworld.com.
- They will also be available at various stores across the country once the supply begins.
- It must be noted that the 54-year-old actor already owns an apparel brand under Being Human – The Salman Khan Foundation.
Fintech startup Zaggle Joins Hand with Visa for innovative payments solutions for SMEs and Startups
- India-based Fintech startup Zaggle has partnered with payments technology major Visa to launch innovative payment solutions for SMEs and startups in the country.
- Under this partnership, both the companies will jointly create solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups to improve productivity, efficiency, automate processes, and reduce costs, access to faster credit through a unique card, which would have both inbuilt forex and prepaid.
- Zaggle will leverage Visa’s expertise in the payments space to co-create and build new solutions for SMEs.
- Visa will also support Zaggle for new technological innovations and ideas.
Sports News
Italy beat Serbia to win the inaugural UEFA eEURO 2020
- Italy has won UEFA eEURO 2020, beating Serbia in the final to clinch the inaugural virtual European Championship.
- Italy emerged triumphant by defeating Serbia 3-1 in the best-of-five series.
- The UEFA EURO 2020 eTournament was the biggest ever national team efootball competition, featuring all 55 UEFA national associations.
- The virtual tournament was played exclusively on Konami’s efootball PES 2020 on Playstation 4.
- The format of the tournament was similar to the template for UEFA EURO 2020, involving a qualification phase and culminating in the final tournament.
US Tennis Star Jamie Hampton Announces Retirement
- American tennis player and former world number 24 Jamie Hampton has officially announced her retirement from professional tennis, bringing a sudden halt to her career.
- She last played an official match six years ago.
- The 30-year-old has suffered numerous injuries and surgeries in the last 5 years, after reaching a career-high ranking of World No.24 in July 2013.
Important Days
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: 23 May
- Every year, United Nations’ (UN) International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is marked on 23rd May since 2013 to promote action towards treating and preventing obstetric fistula, a condition that affects many girls and women during child birth in developing countries.
- Theme 2020: “End gender inequality! End health inequities! End Fistula now!”
- In 2003 the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and its partners launched the global Campaign to End Fistula, a collaborative initiative to prevent fistula and restore the health of those affected by the condition. The day was officially recognised in 2012.
World Thyroid Day: 25 May
- The World Thyroid Day is celebrated every year on May 25 to promote awareness and understanding of thyroid health and the advances made in treating thyroid diseases.
- The World Thyroid Day was established in 2008 by the European Thyroid Association and the American Thyroid Association.
Obituary
Olympic Gold medal-winning Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr passes away at 95
- Legendary hockey player and three-time Olympic gold medal-winning legend, Balbir Singh Senior passed away in Mohali, Punjab. He was 95
- Singh Sr played key role in India’s wins in London (1948), Helsinki (1952) (as Vice Captain), and Melbourne (1956) (as Captain) Olympics.
- He was often called Balbir Singh Senior to distinguish him from other Indian hockey players named Balbir Singh.