Top 5 Current Affairs: 28 May 2019

India's invite to BIMSTEC for PM Modi’s oath-taking ceremony & its Significance

Narendra Modi is set to take oath for his second term as Prime Minister on May 30. The oath-taking ceremony will be attended by the leaders of the BIMSTEC Member Countries; Sooronbay Jeenbekov, the President of Kyrgyzstan; and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.

High profile guest list for PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony for his second consecutive term will take place on May 30, 2019. India’s megastar Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are likely to join Modi’s swearing-in ceremony.

Improvised explosive device (IED): Explained

Improvised explosive device (IED) is an improved version of a bomb constructed and deployed in ways other than in conventional military action. As per the United Nation, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are among the world’s oldest types of weapons. Their use is regulated.

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2019

The Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated every year on May 28. The theme of this year’s Day was ‘It’s Time for Action!’ The day aims to ensure no girl is left behind.

DRDO successfully test fires AKASH MK-1S missile

AKASH-MK-1S missile was test-fired from ITR, Chandipur, Odhisa. Akash MK 1S is an upgraded version of existing Akash missile with indigenous technology. It is a surface to air missile which can neutralize advanced aerial targets.