Top Best Current Affairs 24 May 2020 (3)

A team of Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute based in Pune (Maharashtra) have mapped two alternative dwarf genes - Rht14 and Rht18- in wheat that can eliminate rice crop residue burning i.e stubble burning - one of the key sources of air pollution in north India during early winter.

Indian economist Abhas Jha has been appointed by the World Bank to a key position on climate change and disaster management in South Asia. Jha's appointment comes during the time when Cyclone Amphan has badly hit West Bengal, Orissa in India, and Bangladesh.

Bharti Airtel acquired a 10% strategic stake in Voicezen, a Gurgaon based startup in early stage focused on conversational AI technologies under the fast expanding Airtel Startup Accelerator Program as a part of its strategy to deliver highly differentiated service experience. The acquisition was made in an all cash transaction basis and the deal is expected to close by May 30.

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has approved the proposal of the state owned lender Union Bank of India (which holds 25.1% stake in Star Union Dai-Chi Life) to continue with its 30% holding in IndiaFirst Life.