CURRENT AFFAIRS 18 MAY 18

1. 15th meeting of Shanghai Corporation Organization (SCO) held at Sanya, China.

• India became full member of the SCO on 2017.
• Member countries -8.
• India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyztan, Uzbekistan, China, Pakistan.
• HQ - Beijing, China.
• Secretary general - Rashid Alimov.

2. Swachh Sarvekshan report - 2018.

• Indore is India's cleanest city.
• Ghaziabad is fastest mover big city.
• Jharkhand is best performing state.
• India's cleanest big city is Vijaywada (A.P.)

3. World Telecommunication & Information Society day is observed on 17 May.

• Theme is "Enabling the positive use of Artificial intelligence for all".

4.Susheela Jayapal became the first South Asian to be elected in Oregan (US State.)

5. India's first solar powered railway station - Guwahati.

6. Guatemala become 2nd nation to open embassy in Jerusalem after USA.

• President of Guatemala is Jimmy Morales.
• Capital is Guatemala City.
• Currency is Guatemalan quetzal.

7. International day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is celebrated on 17 May.

• Theme is "Alliances for Solidarity."

8. World Hypertension day is celebrated on 17 May.

• Theme is "Know your numbers."

9. Atletico Madria become champion in the UEFA Europa League held in Lyon, France.

10. New frog species 'Microhyla podial' discovered in coastal Karnataka.

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