2 May 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 2nd May
Important Current Affairs 2nd May 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 2nd May including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 2nd May 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 2nd May – National News
1. In Rajasthan, three new wildlife reserves have been established.
◉ The rare and endangered species of Rajasthan will be protected by three new conservation areas, according to the Forest Department of Rajasthan.
◉ Sorsan in Baran, Khichan near Jodhpur, and Hamirgarh in Bhilwara are these three new animal protection reserves.
◉ There are currently 26 wildlife conservation reserves in Rajasthan as a result of these three new additions.
◉ The Bisalpur Conservation Reserve in Tonk, the Jodbeed Gadhwala Bikaner Conservation Reserve in Bikaner, the Khetri Bansyal Conservation Reserve in Jhunjhunu, and the Jawai Bandh Leopard Conservation Reserve in Pali are a few of the well-known conservation reserves.
2. In Lakshadweep, the Science 20 Engagement Group meeting gets underway.
◉ Under the G20 chairmanship of India, the Science 20 Engagement Group meeting on Universal Holistic Health got underway at Lakshadweep, Bangaram Island.
◉ The two-day conference’s main goals are to enhance agricultural practices, increase access to wholesome food, promote healthier eating patterns, and expand markets for environmentally friendly and sustainable food products.
◉ As all facets of health are equally important, the meeting will also discuss how physical, mental, and emotional well-being are interconnected.
3. A cooperative nuclear power plant development deal is signed by NTPC and NPCIL.
◉ Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) and NTPC Ltd. have entered into a supplementary joint venture (JV) agreement for the development of nuclear power projects in the nation.
◉ The JV company would initially develop the Chutka Madhya Pradesh Atomic Power Project (2,700 MW) and Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4,700 MW) pressurized heavy-water reactor (PHWR) projects.
◉ In addition to expanding nuclear capacity with pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWR), NTPC also intends to do so with small modular reactors.
International News
4. India will deliver a quick patrol vessel with landing capability. Ships to the Maldives
◉ As part of India’s “gift” to the Maldives during his May 1–3 visit, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sent a swift patrol ship and a landing craft to the island nation.
◉ The MNDF Coast Guard ship Huravee was commissioned as the Fast Patrol Vessel, which can conduct fast coastal and offshore surveillance.
◉ One of India’s main maritime neighbors in the Indian Ocean is the Maldives, and overall bilateral ties between the two nations, notably in the fields of security and defense, have improved over time.
Banking
5. As the first insurer to accept CBDC, Reliance General
◉ The RBI’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) e-Rupee (e) has been adopted by Reliance General Insurance, making it the first general insurance provider to accept it for premium payments.
◉ The insurer and YES Bank have partnered to make it easier to collect premiums online using the bank’s e-rupee platform.
◉ Customers can scan the CBDC QR code for Reliance General Insurance to make quick, simple, secure, and environmentally friendly payments if they have an active e-rupee wallet with any bank.
◉ The e-rupee is a digital token that is equivalent to a banknote and is backed by the RBI. It is legal tender. It offers the same anonymity as a banknote and eliminates all the problems associated with handling actual currency.
6. RBI: Tamil Nadu leads market borrowing for the third straight year.
◉ Tamil Nadu has topped the list of States with the largest market borrowings for the third year in a row.
◉ According to data from the RBI, Tamil Nadu’s gross market borrowings from State Development Loans (SDLs) for April to February of FY23 totaled 68,000 crores.
◉ With Rs 51,860 crore, Andhra Pradesh is in second place. With a borrowing total of Rs. 50,000 crore, Maharashtra ranks third among the states in the nation.
◉ The state that borrowed the most throughout the previous two fiscal years, 2020–21 and 2021–22, was Tamil Nadu, it should be noted.
7. GST revenue for April 2023 reached a record high of Rs 1.87 trillion.
◉ In April 2023, the total revenue from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) grew by 12% to Rs 87 lakh crore.
◉ Since the indirect tax regime began in July 2017, it is the highest monthly mop-up.
◉ The total amount of GST income collected in April 2023 was $1,87,035; this includes the CGST of 38,440 crores, the SGST of 47,412 crores, the IGST of 89,158 crore (including the 34,972 crores received on import of goods), and the cess of 12,025 crores (including the 901 crores collected on import of goods).
◉ The government has paid 37,959 crores in SGST from IGST and 45,864 crores to CGST.
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Appointment
8. Ajit Mohanty is named as the Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy and the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. Ajit Mohanty is an Odisha physicist and the director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
◉ Kumar will keep the position until he turns 66, which is October 10, 2025.
◉ Dr. Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas, who is leaving as secretary and chairman, will be replaced by Mohanty.
◉ The Prime Minister’s Office is immediately subordinate to the Department of Atomic Energy, which “has been engaged in the development of nuclear power technology, applications of radiation technologies in the fields of agriculture, medicine, industry, and basic research since its establishment in 1954.”
9. Margherita Della Valle has been named the new CEO of Vodafone, according to Vodafone Group Plc. Della Valle has been with the company for 29 years.
◉ One of the original staff members of the Italian telecom startup Omnitel, which was bought out by Vodafone in 2001, was Della Valle.
◉ Margherita’s prior positions at Vodafone included group financial controller, chief financial officer for Vodafone’s European region, chief financial officer for Vodafone Italy, and deputy chief financial officer from 2015 to 2018.
Sports
10. The Badminton Asia Championships’ men’s doubles champions were Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty.
◉ The first Indian men’s doubles team to win a gold medal at the Badminton Asia Championships was Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.
◉ One Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi of Malaysia, who were rated 8th overall, were upset by the World No. 6 pair in a thrilling three-game match at Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamdan Indoor Hall, Al Nasr Club.
◉ India has only ever won two gold medals at the Badminton Asia Championships, the first of which was won by Dinesh Khanna in the men’s singles division in 1965.
Important day
11. Day of the Tuna, May 2
◉ Every year on May 2, people celebrate World Tuna Day.
◉ Objective: To raise awareness of the value of tuna to both people and the environment.
◉ The theme for 2023 is “The Global Tuna Industry: Forging Ahead in Difficult Times.”
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