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08-May-2019 Current Affairs

Important Highlights - 8th May 2019

Important Highlights - 8th May 2019

  1. Former West Indies batsman Seymour Nurse passes away at 85 after suffering from a long illness.
  2. Former captain of Pakistan cricket team Shahid Afridi released his autobiography, titled ‘Game Changer’.
  3. Govt of Gujarat approved an act 'Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act 2019' to allow shops across Gujarat to remain open 24X7.
  4. India and Bangladesh produce a movie based on the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. It will be directed by Shyam Benegal.
  5. Microsoft launches a software “ElectionGuard” for secure, verifiable voting.
  6. United States Air Force (USAF) successfully tests Laser Weapons System ‘SHiELD’ to shoot down air-launched missiles while in flight.
  7. Purple Frog designated as Kerala's state amphibian. The old-looking species is endemic to Western Ghats.
  8. India re-elected as an observer to the 11th Arctic Council ministerial meeting held at Rovaniemi in Finland.
  9. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) distributed 1,00,000 bee-boxes under 'Honey Mission' initiative for farmers and unemployed youths across India.
  10. Global payments company-Mastercard announced to invest $1 Billion in India over the next 5-years.
  11. FIFA announces 2 new award categories 'Women’s goalkeeper & Women’s team of the year' to promote women's football around the world.
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