National News

65th Raising Day of BRO

• To celebrate the 65th Raising Day of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Project Swastik orchestrated a series of captivating activities showcasing the organisation’s commitment to excellence and community engagement.

BRO

Virtual Reality-based Election Metaverse

• In Gujarat, the Chief Electoral Officer, P. Bharti unveiled a Virtual Reality-based Election Metaverse.
• Aim: To educate and engage first-time voters in the State.

About Gujarat

International News

Russia opened a criminal case against Ukrainian President

• State news agency TASS reported that Russia has opened a criminal case against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and put him on a wanted list.

Russia

‘Weekend Open House’ Session

• The Consulate General of India in Dubai hosted a ‘Weekend Open House’ session on 04 May 2024 marking another milestone in the community outreach program.

Additional Fact

7th session of Foreign Office Consultations India and Sweden

• India and Sweden convened the 7th session of Foreign Office Consultations in Stockholm.
• Both countries stressed the need to focus on new emerging technologies like semiconductors, green steel and green batteries.

Sweden

Chang'e-6 mission

• Pakistan's debut lunar satellite mission was launched, on board China's first lunar probe mission to collect samples from the far side of the Moon.
• The 53-day-long Chang'e-6 mission will collect samples for the first time from the far side of the moon and bring them for scientific studies.

Economy

Agreement between TPREL and SJVN

• Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has signed an agreement with state-owned SJVN Ltd to set up a 460 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project.

TPREL

16th Stakeholders' Interaction Meet of IREDA

• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) organised its 16th Stakeholders' Interaction Meet at the India International Centre in New Delhi on May 4, 2024.

About IREDA

Science & Technology & Environment

Symbiogenesis

• American evolutionary biologist Lynn Margulis has propounded a new theory called symbiogenesis which supports a recent discovery of transformation of a nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium to an organelle.
• The discovery has revolutionary implications, especially in agriculture.

Nitrogen

Sports

Indian Super League 2024

• Mumbai City FC emerges victoriously in the Indian Super League 2024, after defeating Mohun Bagan at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.

ISL

36th LaLiga Title

• Real Madrid won a record 36th LaLiga title after beating Cadiz 3-0.

Appointments

Sanjeev Nautiyal

• Reserve Bank of India approved the appointment of Sanjeev Nautiyal as the Managing Director and CEO of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank from July 1 for a three-year term.

Sadiq Khan

• Sadiq Khan secured a record third term as Mayor of London.

Kareena Kapoor

• UNICEF India announced Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan as its new National Ambassador.

Person in News

Sheikh Ahmad

• The International Olympic Committee has suspended former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait for 15 years after his conviction for forgery was upheld by a Swiss criminal appeals court.

Bhavesh Gupta

• Bhavesh Gupta, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of One 97 Communications (OCL), the parent company of the Paytm brand, has resigned.
• Gupta will shift to an advisory role at the office of Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

Miscellaneous

Cyclone Hidaya

• According to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD), Tropical Cyclone Hidaya has made landfall on the coast of Tanzania.

World Laughter Day

• World Laughter Day celebrates laughter's power on the first Sunday of May.
• Dr. Madan Kataria initiated it in 1998, promoting global unity and well-being through laughter