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MAY 2013 CURRENT AFFAIRS
INTERNATIONAL
Every year 2,70,000 Pedestrains are died in the World
On May 2 , World Health Organization (WHO) announced that every year 2,70,000
pedestrains are died in road accidents. In case of pedestrains protection is ignored by
goverments.So,every week 5 thousands of pedestrains are died.
Maryland became the First southern US state to Abolish Death Penalty
Maryland, the U.S. state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, on 2
May 2013 became the first southern US state to abolish the death penalty.The
measure on it was signed by Democratic Governor Martin O‘Malley on 2 May
2013.The person who was attended was former Maryland death row inmate Kirk
Bloodsworth.He will be the first person in the country freed from death penalty
because of DNA evidence after being convicted in a death penalty case.On the global
level, Maryland is the 18th state to abolish the death penalty.
UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Released Somalia Famine
Conditions Report
On 3 May According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) study report,
nearly 260,000 people died during the famine that hit Somalia from 2010 to 2012.Half
of them were children under the age of five.The number of deaths was higher than the
estimated 220,000 people who died during the 1992 famine.An estimated 4.6% of the
total population and 10% of children under five died in southern and central Somalia.In
Lower Shabelle, 18% of children under five died and in Mogadishu 17%.Somalia was
worst hit by the extreme drought in 2011 that affected more than 13 million people
across the Horn of Africa.Tens of thousands of people fled their homes in search of
food.
Japan – UAE signed Nuclear Agreement
On 3 May Japan and the United Arab Emirates signed on the transfer of nuclear
cooperation agreement .It was the first bilateral nuclear agreement signed by Japan
since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis triggered by the devastating earthquake and
tsunami.The agreements was signed by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Amazonian Countries Signed Strengthen Regional Cooperation Agreement
On 4 May The representatives of the member countries of the Amazon Cooperation
Treaty Organization (ACTO) agreed to widen and strengthen regional cooperation to
promote the integral development of those territories.Foreign ministers and
representatives of Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam and
Ecuador signed the Coca Declaration, by which they agreed to support initiatives as
that presented by Ecuador and the establishment of the Regional Observatory for the
Amazon.The countries that signed the document also intend to facilitate the
coordination between OTCA, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States
(Celac), the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), the Andean Community
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(CAN), the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) and the Caribbean Community
(CARICOM).
Malaysia‟s Barisan Nasional wins parliamentary election
The National Front coalition or Barisan Nasional (BN) led by Prime Minister Najib
Razak triumphed in Malaysia‘s general parliamentary election on 05 May 2013. The
BN won 133 seats in the 222-seat parliament, taking 60% of the votes, while the
opposition Pakatan Rakyat (PR) party secured 89 seats.80% of Malaysia‘s 13.3
million voters cast their ballots in what is being called the closest race ever in
Malaysia.
Russia and U.S. Agreed on Syria Peace Process
On 7 May Russia and the United States agreed to work together to bring the warring
sides in Syria to the negotiating table raising hopes for an end to carnage in the war-
torn country and a thaw in frosty relations between Moscow and Washington.U.S.
Secretary of State John Kerry met Russian President Vladimir Putin and bid to narrow
the differences between Moscow and Washington on the conflict.
73 Million Youth Will Be Unemployed By 2013
On 8 May According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) ‗Global
Unemployment Trends 2007-13 ‗ report , more than 73 million young people are
unemployed around the world .The situation is particularly grim in the European
Union, West Asia and North Africa.73.4 million people aged between 15 and 24 would
be out of work at the end of the year an increase of 3.5 million since 2007.The youth
unemployment rate in South Asia decreased in 2011 by 0.4 percentage points to
reach 9.2 per cent, but increased to 9.3 per cent in 2012.The current jobless rate for
the young of 12.6% was expected to keep swelling to 12.8% by 2018, when more than
two million more youths would likely be out of work
Brazil, Argentina Signed Agreement To Build Nuclear Reactors
On 8 May Brazil and Argentina have agreed to extend their nuclear cooperation by
jointly commission will jointly build two research reactors.The agreement, signed by
the Brazilian National Commission for Nuclear Energy (CNEN) and the National
Commission of Atomic Energy (CNEA), is centred on the construction of two reactors.
Argentine Passed Judicial Reform Bill
On 8 May Argentina‘s Senate passed a Judicial Reform Law, by 38 votes in favor to
30.According to Argentine President Cristina Fernandez it aims at democratizing the
judiciary.
Nawaz Sharif Re-elected for Third term as Pakistan PM
On 14 May Two time former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif re-elected as
Pakistan Prime Minister for the third time after won the general elections with a
thumping majority.The Election Commission of Pakistan announced results of 272
National Assembly seats, with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz heading the count with
126 seats, followed by the Pakistan Peoples Party with 31 seats.The Sharif, belongs
to Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (N) party. Pakistan Muslim League-N attained an
overpowering lead with 130 seats. The first runner up is Imran Khan`s Pakistan
Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) with 37 seats and the last is Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) with
31 seats.Nawaz Sharif previously having been Pakistan‘s 12th and 14th Prime
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Minister for two non-consecutive terms from November 1990 to July 1993 and from
February 1997 to October 1999. Sharif is the President of Pakistan Muslim League-N,
one of Pakistan‘s largest political parties.
France became the 14th Country in the World to legalise Gay Marriage
In France now onwards allow same-sex couples to marry. France‘s President
Francois Hollande on 17 May 2013 signed into law a controversial bill to legalise gay
marriage. It makes France the ninth in Europe and 14th in the world to do so.
Zimbabwe‟s President Signed New Constitution Into Law
On 22 Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe signed Zimbabwe‘s new constitution into
law. The new constitution was approved overwhelmingly in a referendum in March
2013.The constitution cut short the powers of the president, limits presidential tenures
to two five-year terms and does away with the post of prime minister.
Afghanistan Parliament Approved new Election Law
On 22 May The Lower House of the Afghan Parliament approved two new Election
laws , that will take effect in the elections next spring. The law contains 79 articles and
16 chapters.
EU Lifted Arms Embargo on Syrian Rebels
On 27 May European foreign ministers have lifted an arms embargo on Syria,, paving
the way for individual EU member states to provide weapons to the Syrian rebels.After
long and continuous hour of talk EU governments failed to agree on extending the
arms embargo, which effectively ends the EU‘s ban on supplying arms to the
rebels.Some other restrictive measures against Syria , which include financing
restrictions, travel bans and asset freezes is also supposed to be extended for a year,
as there is a fear that the entire sanctions regime could fall over a failure to agree on
the arms issue.
Australia the world‟s happiest nation: OECD
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development released its Better Life
Index, which ranks the world‘s most developed economies on jobs, income
environment and health. Australia got first place for the third consecutive
year.Sweden, Canada, Norway , Switzerland,United States, Denmark, The Netherland
Iceland and United Kingdom were also in the top ten.In Australia 84 percent of the
people accepted that their life is happy.So,Australia got the first place in Better Life
Index.

INDIA & WORLD
US, India and Japan hold trilateral cooperation talks
On May 2 ,India, the United States and Japan held their fourth trilateral dialogue at the
State Department in Washington, exchanging views on a wide range of regional and
global issues of mutual interest.These discussions focused on the prospect of greater
Indo-Pacific commercial connectivity and regional and maritime security, and
cooperation in multilateral fora.The Indian delegation was headed by External Affairs
Ministry joint secretaries D.B. Venkatesh Varma and Vikram Doraiswami.The group
agreed to meet again in autumn in Tokyo to continue their deliberations.
17th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting
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The 17th Session of the India-Iran Joint Commission was held in Tehran on May 4,
2013.The Session was co-chaired by Dr. Ali Akbar Salehi, Foreign Minister of Islamic
Republic of Iran and by Salman Khurshid, External Affairs Minister of India.The two
sides discussed bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.Both countries agreed
to study the prospects of joint investment in both countries.The two sides also signed
on MOU between the Government of India and the Government of Iran on cooperation
in the field of water resources management.
India Tops „Born to Die same Day‟ List
On 7 May According to the humanitarian organization Save the Children charity in an
annual report entitled ―State of the World‘s Mothers ,India tops the list of babies that
die on the day they are born.India has the dubious distinction of recording the most
first-day deaths of children.Every year, 3,09,000 children die on the day they are born
in India. It accounts for 29% of all the first-day deaths globally, the highest for any
country.India is followed on this grim list by Nigeria (89,700 deaths, or 9 percent);
Pakistan (59,800, or 6 percent); China (50,600, or 5 percent); and Democratic
Republic of Congo (48,400, or 5 percent).
Finland Top Ranked in World To Be a Mother
On 8 May According to the annual report called ‗State of World‘s Mothers 2013′ was
issued by an international NGO ―Save the Children‖ , Finland has topped the list of
countries where mothers enjoy the best conditions in the world, while India ranks a
low 142nd, below China and Pakistan.The US places 30th this year while Pakistan
was 139th on the list. China ranked at the 68th place.The top ten countries attained
very high scores for mothers‘ and children‘s health, educational, economic and
political status.The report was featured by a ranking list of Mothers‘ index, showing the
conditions of mothers in 176 countries .Among the reviewed countries, Finland was
ranked the best country for being mothers followed by Sweden, Norway, Iceland while
Democratic Republic of Congo was considered to be the toughest place.
Karnataka, Israel Signed Bilateral Agreement
On 8 May Israel and the Indian state of Karnataka have signed an R&D cooperation
agreement. This is the first-ever such agreement between Israel and an Indian state.
The agreement aims to further bilateral business, technology, and economic relations
and sees Israel benefiting from Karnataka‘s human resources and the Indian state
benefitting from Israel‘s innovations.
India Tops Cervical Cancer Deaths
On 10 May According to the Cervical Cancer Global Crisis Card report released by the
Cervical Cancer-Free Coalition, with nearly 73,000 women dying every year, India
now tops the world in cervical cancer deaths .India represents 26.4 per cent of all
women dying of cervical cancer globally, with China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia
and Thailand also showing high death incidence.The cervical cancer kills an estimated
275,000 women every year .Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP) report in 2009 the
number of cervical cancer cases were 101938 which has increased to 107690 in
2012.It is being estimated that the number of cervical cancer cases and deaths are
estimated to increase by 2025 to 203,757 and 115,171, respectively.
Britain launched Super Priority Visa Service for Travellers from India
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On 12 May 2013, Britain launched super priority same-day visa service for urgent
travellers from India. Britain launched this kind of service first time for India only . The
super priority visa service was announced by British Prime Minister David Cameron
during his visit to India in February 2013.
Google signs MoU to train engineering students in Andhra Pradesh
On May 14,Google India Private Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government to train engineering students of Jawahar
Knowledge Centres (JKC) in latest technologies like mobile and cloud computing.The
MoU was signed between the IT minister and Nelson Mattos, vice president (Europe &
Emerging Markets), Google Hyderabad. Google will also train the trainers/mentors of
AP Society for Knowledge Networks (APSFKNW) and provide required software,
services and training material free of cost.
India and Netherlands Signed MoU on Urban Planning
On 14 May India and Netherlands signed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
for Technical Cooperation in the field of Spatial Planning, Water Management, and
Mobility Management .The agreement was signed by Kamal Nath, Minister for Urban
Development & Parliamentary Affairs, and Ms Melanie Schultz van Haegen, Minister
for Infrastructure and Environment, Netherlands
UN General Assembly Approved Syria Resolution
On 15 May The U.N. General Assembly approved an Arab-backed resolution calling
for a political transition in Syria and condemning President Bashar al-Assad
Government for its increasing use of heavy weapons. A majority of 107 states voted to
adopt the resolution. There were 12 votes against and 59 abstentions.Russia was
fiercely opposed to the resolution, termed it as unbalanced and inadequate to address
adequately atrocities allegedly committed by rebel groups.The resolution was drafted
by Arab states who have supported the rebels.India abstained from voting on the non-
binding resolution on Syria.Pakistan voted in favour of the resolution.
India Granted Observer Status in Arctic Council
On 15 May India granted observer status in the Arctic Council was successful along
with that of five other countries, China, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Singapore at a
meeting in Kiruna, Sweden.The council is made up of the eight Arctic nations are
Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United
States.This membership will give India chances of navigation and oil and gas
exploration.The European Union also applied as an observer, but its final status
remained unresolved pending resolution of a dispute with Canada over trade in seal
products.
India, UK Signed Agreement on Health Sector
On 19 May India and Britain have signed an agreement for cooperation in the health
sector with specific focus on strengthening primary health care and technological
development.The agreement was signed by Union Minister of Health & Family
Welfare India, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Secretary of State for Health, UK, Jeremy
Richard Hunt.
Indians Largest Foreign Born Group in London
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On 20 May According to the Oxford University‘s Migration Observatory latest study
report , Indians have become the largest foreign-born group in London, followed by
residents born in Poland and Ireland.Migration Observatory, 262,247 persons born in
India were living in London in 2011, which represents 8.8 per cent of all foreign-born
residents in London.This accounts for 37.8 per cent of all residents that had been born
in India resident in England and Wales in 2011.Other important foreign-born groups in
London, with more than 100,000 residents, include those born in Ireland (129,807),
Nigeria (114,718), Pakistan (112,457) and Bangladesh (109,948).
India – China Signed 8 Agreements
On 20 May India and Chine signed eight important agreements covering a wide range
of issues like trade, culture and water resources. The agreements were finalised after
delegation-level talks between Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chinese
counterpart Le Keqiang.
The list of eight agreements/memoranda of undrstanding (MoUs):-
(i) Protocol between India‘s external affairs ministry and China‘s foreign affairs
ministry on Indian Official Pilgrimage (the Kailash Mansoarovar Yatra) to the Tibet
Autonomous Region of China.
(ii) Work Programmes of the Three Working Groups under Joint Economic Group
(JEG) between India‘s commerce and industry ministry and China‘s commerce
ministry.
(iii) MoU on Buffalo meat, fishery products and Agreement on feed and feed
ingredients between Indis‘s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority and The Marine Products Export Development Authority and
Export Inspection Council and China‘s General Administration of Quality Supervision,
Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ).
(iv) MoU between India‘s urban development ministry and China‘s National
Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on cooperation in sewage treatment.
(v) MoU between India‘s water resources ministry and NDRC on cooperation in water-
efficient irrigation.
(vi) MoU between the external affairs ministry and China‘s State Administration of
Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SAPPRFT) on cooperation in mutual
translation and publication of works, both classic and contemporary.
(vii) MoU between the water resources ministries of both countries for provision of
hydrological information by China to india on the Yaluzangbu/Brahmaputra River
during the flood season.
(viii) MoU between the foreign ministries of both countries to promote cooperation and
linkages between the cities and states/provinces of the two countries.
Visa on Arrival facility to passengers travelling through RGIA
The central government has extended Visa-On-Arrival facility to international
passengers travelling through Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad
managed by the GMR Group.Visitors from 11 countries will be eligible to get a VoA
from May 31 at RGIA.The Centre had introduced an Indian tourist VoA scheme on
January 1, 2010 at certain airports which was initiated for citizens of five countries.
Subsequently, a year later, the facility was extended to a total of 11 countries viz
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Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam,
Philippines, Myanmar and Indonesia.
US Senate Committee Approves Immigration Reform Bill
On 22 May The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a massive
immigration reform bill that grants 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living
in the country an earned path to citizenship.The legislation was passed by a vote of 13
to 5 with three Republicans joining 10 Democrats to approve it.The bill, which requires
major advances in border security and expansion of a comprehensive e-verify system
for employers before any undocumented worker is allowed to pursue citizenship, will
need 60 votes to pass the 100-seat Senate.
US and India Pledge To Collaborate on Combating Terrorism
On 22 May The US has pledged to collaborate with India on developing global
approach to combat increasing terror threats and asked international community to
take effective steps to eliminate sanctuaries and infrastructure that support
terrorism.After talks between Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and US Secretary of
Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, a joint communique said the two countries also
agreed to enhance bilateral co-operation to combat terror financing and currency
counterfeiting.
India, Japan to speed up talks on civil nuclear deal
On 29 May 2013,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Japanese counterpart,
Shinzo Abe decided to speed up talks on a civil nuclear deal to allow Japan to export
nuclear reactors to India and to bolster maritime security cooperation at a time when
China‘s postures in the seas of the regional have caused concerns.A joint statement
issued at the end of exhaustive talks between Singh and Abe said the two Prime
Ministers reaffirmed the importance of civil nuclear cooperation between the two
countries, while recognising that nuclear safety is a priority for both governments.In
this context, they directed their officials to accelerate the negotiations of an Agreement
for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy towards an early conclusion
India and Thailand sign extradition treaty
On 30 May 2013,in a major boost to bilateral security cooperation, India and Thailand
signed the much awaited extradition treaty after 20 years of negotiations.The MoU
was signed by External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and Thai Deputy Premier
and Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul.The treaty was signed in the
presence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Thai counterpart Yingluck
Shinawatra.The treaty provides the legal framework for seeking extradition of fugitive
offenders, including those involved in terrorism, transnational crimes and economic
offences among others.The two countries totally signed on seven pacts. They are
extradition, education,financial intelligence mapping , geospatial technology
applications , investigation of persons suspected of money laundering and criminal
activity related to money laundering and terrorism financing.
UNESCO Declares Nicobar Islands as World Biosphere Reserve
On 31 May The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
(UNESCO) has declared and designated the Nicobar Islands in India as a world
biosphere reserve .The International Coordinating Council of UNESCO‘s Man and the
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Biosphere Programme added the Nicobar Islands to the list of eleven other sites
which are designated as world biosphere reserves.Great Nicobar now 9th Indian
reserve in Unesco world network.Member countries establish such reserves.
UNESCO recognizes them under the programme to promote sustainable development
based on local community efforts and sound science.

NATIONAL
National Urban Health Mission Approved By Cabinet
On 1 May The Union Cabinet approved the launch of the National Urban Health
Mission (NUHM) to reduce rates of infant mortality, maternal mortality and for
universal access to reproductive health care.The cost of the National Urban Health
Mission for 5 years is 22507 crore rupees and the Central government will share
16955 crore rupees.The mission will be implemented in 779 cities and towns each
with the population of more than 50,000 has expected to cover about 7.75 crore
people.The Cabinet also gave its nod to a bill which provides for confiscating property
illegally acquired by corrupt public servants.
19.57 lakh Hectares of Forest Land Encroached
On 1 May According to the latest figures compiled by the Ministry of Environment and
Forests reveal that unchecked encroachment on forest land is on the rise.According to
the figures, over 19.57 lakh hectares of forest land is under encroachment in various
parts of the country.Madhya Pradesh tops the list with 4.87 lakh hectares under
encroachment. Followed by Assam (3.30 lakh ha), Andhra Pradesh (2.57 lakh ha) and
Maharashtra (1.83 lakh ha).
Mobile subscribers largest in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
The country‘s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, accounts for the largest number of
mobile subscribers in the country followed by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra
Pradesh and Bihar, which together account for almost half of the total wireless
connections.India, which is the world‘s second largest mobile phone market in terms
of subscribers, had a total of 861.66 million mobile connections as on February 2013,
data from telecom regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
showed.Uttar Pradesh has a total of 121.60 million mobile phone connections, while,
Tamil Nadu has 71.81 million subscribers, according to the TRAI data.Maharashtra is
at the third position, with a subscriber base of 67.73 million followed by Andhra
Pradesh and Bihar at 64.12 million and 60.73 million, respectively.
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant got Approval for Operations by the Supreme
Court of India
On 06 May, the Supreme Court of India directed that the Kudankulam nuclear plant
situated in Tamil Nadu could start its operations now. A bench of Justice K.S.
Radhakrishnan and Dipak Misra issued the directions to the government on safety as
well as security of the plant, along with its operations.
Govt Sets Up 39 Special NIA Courts Across The Country
On 7 May Minister of State for Home R P N Singh announced in the Parliament that
under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act, the central government has set up
the 39 special courts to take up terror-related cases.
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