Current Affairs 2nd May 2016
National News:
- PM launches Pradhanmantri Ujjwala Yojana at Ballia in UP
- Karnataka government clears projects worth 3,028 crore
- Union Urban Development Minister Venkaih Naidu, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah flag off South India’s First Underground Metro in Karnataka
- Mobile App namely ‘‘Indian Customs- Guide to Travellers’ launch
- Andhra Pradesh first state in the country to become Open Defecation Free in urban areas
- Maharashtra government to develop textile park at Amravati
- Telecom panel approves sale of all spectrum
- World Gold Council urges govt to increase supply India gold coin
- Government creates online traffic violators database
- Odisha inducts 1,370 constables into newly-raised OISF
International News:
- China, Japan on US trade monitoring list
- Venezuela hikes minimum wage 30% amid inflation
- Iraq declares state of emergency as protestors storm into Parliament
New Appointments:
- Ram kumar leaves ICICI; Vijay Chandok made ED
Banking & Business:
- SIDBI signs MoU with Saarc Development Fund
- Government raises EPF interest rate to 8.8 pc for 2015-16
- ePaisa spins its digital wallets business into a new mobile application Master-Wallets
- Reliance Defence inks pact with 3 Ukrainian state firms
Awards & Honours:
- Indian-American journalist felicitated with Edgar A Poe award
Science & Technology:
- Giant duck-billed dinosaur fossil in China sets world record
- Tech accelerator programme launched for women
Sports:
- Nico Rosberg takes pole at Russian Grand Prix
- Vijender Singh wins 5th straight pro boxing bout
- Indian team win one silver, two bronze in Archery World Cup
