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- SpiceJet became fourth Indian airline to have a 100 aircraft in its fleet after a recent induction of a Boeing 737 which became its 100th plane. The other three are Air India, Jet Airways (now grounded) and IndiGo. SpiceJet is a Gurugram-based budget carrier (No-frills airline). Eight main domestic carriers in India together have 595 planes in their fleet at the moment.
- Lt. Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal, inaugurated the Sahara Naval Hostel for the ‘Veer Naris’ or ‘Naval Windows’ at Vasant Kunj in New Delhi to provide rehabilitation of Naval Widows and their families in period immediately after unfortunate demise of their husbands serving the Indian Navy. The project is steered by Indian Navy and has been built in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC).
- The Second Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Mass Media Forum to be held from 23 to 26 May 2019 was inaugurated by S. Jeenbeko, President of Kyrgyz Republic at Bishkek capital of Kyrgyzstan. SCO Member States adopted ‘Resolution of Media Forum’ which calls for establishing successful collaborations of Mass Media Organizations of SCO member. The first SCO Media Summit was held on 1 June 2018 in Beijing, China.
- World Thyroid Day is observed every year on 25 May across the world. Established in 2008, it aims to promote awareness and understanding about thyroid health and the advancements made in treating thyroid diseases. As per a clinical survey around 32% of people suffer from various thyroid related disorders in India.
- The ‘UNSDG 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award’ was received by Acharya Balkrishna, Managing Director (MD,) of Patanjali Ayurved Limited on behalf of India’s Patanjali Group of Institutions in Geneva, Switzerland. Patanjali It is an Indian consumer goods company which produces wide range Ayurvedic medicinal and personal care products, among other consumer items. Renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev co-founded the company along with Acharya Balkshrina in 2006.
Orchha - The Orchha town of Madhya Pradesh has been included in tentative list of the World Heritage Sites of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The move came after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) sent a proposal in this regard to the UNESCO on April 15, 2019. The town is famous for its two elevated minarets– Saavan and Bhadon; and four palaces – Jahangir Palace, Rai Praveen Mahal, Raja Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal.
- Prem Singh Tamang a.k.a P.S. Golay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Sikkim on 27 May. His party, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), won 17 of the 32 Assembly seats in the state, Governor Ganga Prasad administered the Oath of Office to sixth CM of the state, Mr. Golay. Eleven other MLAs were sworn in as part of the Council of Ministers.
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