1)
PM Narendra Modi launched 3 social security
schemes:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 May 2015 announced three flagship social
security schemes, including an insurance cover for less than Re 1 per
day.
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Three schemes intend to widen the process of financial inclusion in the country
include:
i)
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana (PMJJBY).
ii)
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY).
iii)
Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
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The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana will offer a renewable one-year life
cover of Rs 2 lakh to all savings bank account holders in the age group of 18-50
years, covering death due to any reason, for a premium of Rs 330 per
annum.
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The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana will offer a renewable one-year
accidental death-cum-disability cover of Rs 2 lakh for partial/permanent
disability to all savings bank account holders in the age group of 18-70 years
for a premium of Rs 12 per annum per subscriber.
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Atal Pension Yojana will focus on the unorganised sector and provide subscribers
a fixed minimum pension of Rs 1,000, Rs 2,000, Rs 3,000, Rs 4,000 or Rs 5,000
per month, starting at the age of 60 years, depending on the contribution option
exercised on entering at an age between 18 and 40 years.
2)
Advanced version of BrahMos missile successfully
test-fired:
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An advanced version of the BrahMos land-attack cruise missile was successfully
test-fired on 9 May 2015 from the Car Nicobar Islands.
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This is the 48th test firing of the missile.
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This test met all flight parameters, including high-level manoeuvers.
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The BrahMos missile has been jointly developed by India and Russia.
3)
Indian Navy commissioned Porbandar base INS Sardar
Patel:
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INS Sardar Patel--was on 9 May 2015 commissioned in Porbandar, which Navy chief
RK Dhowan said will help boost security of Gujarat's 1600-km
coastline.
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The base was commissioned by Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben
Patel.
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The newly commissioned naval base is christened after India’s first Home
Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Patel.
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It is second naval base of Indian Navy on Gujarat coast, the first one is INS
Dwarka at Okha in Dwarka district.
4)
Russia celebrated victory day:
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Victory Day is Russia's most important secular holiday, both commemorating the
Soviet Union's huge suffering in the war and highlighting Russia's portrayal of
itself as a force for peace and security.
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Apart from Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Pranab Mukherjee,
prominent leaders attending Russia’s Victory Day celebrations included
Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev and Egyptian President Abdel Fateh Al-
Sisi.
5)
WHO declared Liberia Free of Ebola:
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Liberia free of the Ebola
virus, confirming that the country has had no new cases in 42
days.
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More than 4,700 deaths from Ebola have been recorded in Liberia, more than in
any other affected country.
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Neighbouring Guinea and Sierra Leone continue to fight the
outbreak.
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The WHO regards a country Ebola-free after a 42-day period without a new case -
twice the maximum incubation period.
6)
Jitu Rai crowned TOISA Sportsperson of the Year:
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Shooting player Jitu Rai was on 8 May 2015 declared the Sportsperson of the
Year' at the Times of India Sports Awards in a glittering ceremony that was
graced by the legendary Carl Lewis.
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'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh received the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' from the
'Olympian of the century' and Times Group MD Vineet
Jain.
7)
Arvind Saxena, first RAW officer appointed in
UPSC:
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Arvind Saxena, in-charge of Aviation and Research Centre of external snooping
agency RAW, was on 8 May 2015 appointed as a member of UPSC becoming the first
officer of 32-year Research and Analysis Service to be named to the commission.
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The UPSC is a 10-member body besides a Chairperson.
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According to the order, Saxena's tenure will commence from the date he assumes
the office of member, UPSC.
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