CURRENT AFFAIRS 30.5.19

1.     RBI formed committee to review Mortgage Securitisation in Housing Finance sector under Harsh Vardhan.

2.   India ranked 43^rd as most competitive economy by IMD World Competitiveness Rankings while Singapore topped the list.

3.     Adrenex brand launched by Flipkart for sports & fitness enthusiasts.

4.  RBI permits usage of Aadhar as Id for completing KYC norms in Direct Benefit Transfer Accounts.

APPOINTMENTS

5.     Muhammadu Buhari – President, Nigeria.

6.     Scott Morrison – Prime Minister, Australia.

AWARDS

7.     N. Kumar – Lifetime recognition award by Confederation of Horticulture Association of India.

DEFENCE

8.     1^st All-Women IAF crew Fly Mi-17 Helicopter in Battle Training Mission by Aman Nidhi & Hina Jaiswal.

OBITUARIES

9.     Benu Mishra – Artist Assam.

DAYS

10. World Multiple Sclerosis Day – May 30.