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National & States Affairs ........................................................................................................5
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Economic Affairs .................................................................7
Defence Affairs ………..….........................................................................................................9
Sports & Games ..….……........................................................................................................10
Science & Technology .….......................................................................................................13
Appointments & Resignations ……….....................................................................................13
Awards, Rewards, Recognition & Prizes ……........................................................................15
Schemes & Initiatives ………………………..…….……………………...............................................16
Obituaries ………………………………………..…….……………………...............................................16
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National & States Affairs
1. PM Narendra Modi has commissioned Low Power FM Transmitters of capacity of 100 Watt at 91 locations. These
transmitters of have been installed in 84 districts of 20 states. With this, the network of transmitters of All India Radio has
increased from 524 to 615. The addition will further boost the coverage of AIR to 73.5% of the population of the country.
Left Wing Extremism hit areas, Aspirational Districts and border areas of the country have been given priority for the
installation of the transmitters. Besides, the Government has further approved installation of 63 more FM transmitters in
the country. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• PM Modi – commissioned Low Power FM Transmitters of capacity of 100 Watt at 91 locations
• Total transmitters of AIR has increased from 524 to 615 | It will boost coverage of AIR to 73.5% of population of India
• GoI approved installation of 63 more FM transmitters in the country
• HQs of AIR – New Delhi | DG – Vasudha Gupta
2. On May 2, the University Grants Commission (UGC) launched the “CU-Chayan”, a unified recruitment portal, designed and
developed specifically for the faculty recruitments in central universities. The portal aims at catering to the needs of all
stakeholders in the recruitment process by providing a common platform for listing of vacancies/ advertisements/ jobs
across making the recruitment process completely online in the central universities. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• UGC – launched the “CU-Chayan”, a unified recruitment portal for the faculty recruitments in central universities
• HQs of UGC – New Delhi | Chairman – M. Jagadesh Kumar | Founded in – 1956
3. A mutual firefighting Exercise named “AGNI DAMAN-23” was conducted at 29 Field

Ammunition Depot, Dehu Road under the aegis of Headquarter Southern Command, Pune.
The exercise aimed to emphasise the need for awareness and training of men on
firefighting as also to exercise the capabilities of combined forces of all agencies including
military and civil. The exercise was a landmark endeavour in synergizing all the firefighting
resources available with military and civil establishment in Pune. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• “AGNI DAMAN-23” – a mutual firefighting exercise conducted under aegis of Headquarter Southern Command, Pune
• Aim – to exercise the capabilities of combined forces of all agencies including military & civil
4. India announced to join the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for
International Aviation (CORSIA) and the Long-Term Aspirational Goals (LTAG) from 2027. This was announced at a meeting
of the Parliament’s Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Civil Aviation held in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by
the Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia. The ICAO has been tasked to reduce carbon emissions from international
civil aviation as one of its focus areas. The ICAO has adopted several key aspirational goals including - 2% Annual Fuel
Efficiency Improvement through 2050, and Carbon Neutral Growth and Net Zero by 2050. India committed to net zero by
2070 at the CoP26. {Read more}
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Smart Points:
• India – to join the ICAO’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) & the Long-
Term Aspirational Goals (LTAG) from 2027
• Parliament’s Consultative Committee of MoCA – held in New Delhi (chaired by – Jyotiraditya Scindia)
• ICAO has adopted several key aspirational goals:
- 2% Annual Fuel Efficiency Improvement through 2050
- Carbon Neutral Growth and Net Zero by 2050
• HQs of ICAO – Montreal, Canada | Council President – Salvatore Sciacchitano | Members – 193
5. The Centre has extended the deadline by 6 months to obtain the mandatory Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Safety Test
Certification from the Ministry of Heavy Industries. The certification was compulsory for manufacturers from April 1, 2023, if
they wanted subsidies under various EV-promotion schemes. Now, the ministry has given an extension till October 1, 2023.
The incentives were under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-II) Scheme and
Production-Linked Incentives (PLI) schemes. The certification aimed at enhancing human safety of the battery used in EVs by
requiring checks at 3 levels - the cell, battery management system (BMS), and the battery pack. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• The Centre extended deadline to obtain mandatory EV Battery Safety Test Certification till October 1, 2023
• The Certification will be provided by – Ministry of Heavy Industries
• The certification is compulsory for manufacturers to get subsidies under FAME-II Scheme & PLI schemes
• Ministry of Heavy Industries: Mahendra Nath Pandey | Constituency – Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
• MoS in Ministry of Heavy Industries: Krishan Pal
6. On May 1, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) organised “Ekta Evam Shradhanjali

Abhiyan”, a multi modal expedition as a part of 64th BRO Day Celebrations, to
commemorate the sacrifices and contribution of its Karmyogis in nation building. Lt.
Gen. Rajeev Chaudhry, Director General Border Roads flagged off the Motor cycle
and car rally teams from Seema Sadak Bhawan, New Delhi. The motorcycle leg of the
expedition commenced from Kibithu, Arunachal Pradesh. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• BRO – organised “Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan” as a part of 64th BRO Day Celebrations
• Lt. Gen. Rajeev Chaudhry (DG BRO) – flagged off Motor cycle & car rally teams from Seema Sadak Bhawan, New Delhi
• Motorcycle leg expedition – commenced from Kibithu, Arunachal Pradesh
• HQs of BRO – New Delhi | Director General – Major Gen Rajeev Chaudhary | Founded on – May 7, 1960
• Arunachal Pradesh: Capital – Itanagar | CM – Pema Khandu | Governor – Lt. Gen. Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik
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Banking, Finance, Insurance & Economic Affairs
7. On May 2, First Republic Bank has become the 3rd large bank in the US (with
assets over $200 billion) to fail, after Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in
recent times. First Republic grew rapidly through deposits from wealthy
individuals and companies. Many of the bank’s accounts had deposits well north
of the federally-insured $250,000. Once Silicon Valley Bank was seized by the
government, clients pulled their money, fearful their deposits were in danger.
First Republic said, recently, depositors had withdrawn more than $100 billion, mostly during mid-March. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• First Republic Bank – 3rd large bank in the US to fail after Silicon Valley Bank & Signature Bank in recent times
• Depositors had withdrawn more than $100 billion (mostly during mid-March)
• US – Washington, D.C. – US Dollar | 46th President – Joe Biden | 49th VP – Kamala Harris
8. On May 2, PhonePe announced that it has gone live with the “UPI Lite” feature on its app. The
feature allows users to quickly initiate low-value payments under Rs 200 from their UPI Lite
account without entering a PIN. Users can load up to Rs 2,000 in their UPI Lite account. The
transaction is processed directly by debiting the on-device UPI Lite balance without involving the
customers’ banks’ core banking systems. UPI Lite was launched by the RBI in September, 2022
and the service is controlled by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). {Read more}
Smart Points:
• PhonePe’s new “UPI Lite” feature has gone live on its app
• It allows users to quickly initiate low-value payments under Rs 200 from their UPI Lite account without entering a PIN
• Users can load up to Rs 2,000 in their UPI Lite account
• UPI Lite was launched by RBI in Sep, 2022 | The service is controlled by – NPCI
• HQs of PhonePe – Bangalore, Karnataka | MD & CEO – Sameer Nigam | Founded in – 2015
9. Growth in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to increase to 4.6% in 2023 from the 3.8% recorded in 2022, according to
the report titled “Regional Economic Outlook - Asia and Pacific” released by International Monetary Fund (IMF) on May 2,
2023. The IMF’s report said Asia-Pacific would contribute around 70% of global growth in 2023. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• “Regional Economic Outlook - Asia and Pacific” report – released by IMF
• HQs of IMF – Washington, D.C., USA | MD & Chairperson – Kristalina Georgieva | Member countries – 190
10. On May 2, Airtel Payments Bank collaborated with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to roll out Face
Authentication for AePS (Aadhaar-enabled Payment System) at its 5 lakh banking points. Airtel Payments Bank is amongst
the first four banks to offer Face Authentication for AePS in the country. NPCI’s AePS allows customers to carry out financial
and non-financial transactions at any banking point using their Aadhaar number or virtual ID to access their Aadhaar-linked
bank account. Until now, transactions were being authenticated using the customer’s Aadhaar number and fingerprint or Iris
match in the UIDAI records. {Read more}
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Smart Points:
• Airtel Payments Bank + NPCI = to roll out Face Authentication for AePS at its 5 lakh banking points
• APB is amongst the first 4 banks to offer Face Authentication for AePS in India
• HQs of APB – New Delhi | CEO – Anubrata Biswas | Founded in – 2017
• HQs of NPCI – Mumbai | Chairman – Biswamohan Mahapatra | MD & CEO – Dilip Asbe | Established in – 2008
11. Foreign Portfolio Investors’ (FPIs) holdings in many of the Private Sector Banks went down marginally in FY23 as they
pulled out nearly Rs 29,921 Crore from Banking and Financial Services sector. This sector was the 3 rd highest loser of FPI
money in FY23 after IT Services sector (₹51,138 Crore) and Oil & Gas sector (₹37,674 Crore). According to latest shareholding
data, foreign portfolio investors’ (FPIs’) holding in RBL Bank went down by 4% in the previous fiscal to 25% as of March 2023
quarter. In IndusInd Bank too, FPIs have trimmed their exposure by 4% to 42.16% during this period. However, FPIs
increased their stakes in Yes Bank (by 12%), IDFC First Bank (by 6%) and Axis Bank (by 2%) in FY23. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• According to shareholding data, FPIs pulled out nearly Rs 29,921 Cr from Banking & Financial Services sector in FY23
• Banking & Financial Services sector – 3rd highest loser of FPI money in FY23 after IT Services sector & Oil & Gas sector
• Change in FPIs’ holding in various Banks in FY23:
• 4% down in RBL Bank & IndusInd Bank both
• Increase in Yes Bank (by 12%), IDFC First Bank (by 6%) & Axis Bank (by 2%)
• HQs of RBL Bank – Mumbai, Maharashtra | MD & CEO – R. Subramaniakumar | Chairman – Prakash Chandra
• HQs of IndusInd Bank – Mumbai, MH | MD & CEO – Sumant Kathpalia | Tagline – “We Make You Feel Richer”
• HQs of IDFC First Bank – Mumbai, Maharashtra | CEO – V. Vaidyanathan | Established in – 2018
12. On May 2, Merchant commerce omni-channel platform Pine Labs announced the acceptance of Digital Rupee (e₹ or
CBDC) on its point of sale (PoS) terminals in partnership with ICICI Bank. Pine Labs will accept e-rupee across key retail
outlets in Mumbai and Bengaluru via dynamic QR, built within its smart Android PoS terminals. Incorporated in Singapore,
the key investors of Pine Labs include Sequoia India, Actis Capital, Temasek, PayPal and Mastercard. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Pine Labs + ICICI Bank = announced the acceptance of Digital Rupee (e₹) on its point of sale (PoS) terminals
• HQs of Pine Labs – Noida, Uttar Pradesh | CEO – B. Amrish Rao
• HQs of ICICI Bank – Mumbai | MD & CEO – Sandeep Bakhshi | Taglines – “Hum Hain Na!” & “Khayal Apka”
13. On May 1, HDFC Bank launched digital distribution platform (DDP), “Smart Saathi”, that
would help connect business correspondents and business facilitators to the bank. HDFC Bank
Smart Saathi will contribute by making banking products and services available, especially credit
for rural customers, which will help in the development of the country. The platform will also
boost capacity building for agents and further financial literacy for customers. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• HDFC Bank – launched digital distribution platform (DDP), “Smart Saathi”
• Smart Saathi – will connect business correspondents & business facilitators to the bank
• HQs of HDFC Bank – Mumbai, MH | MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan | Tagline – “We understand your World”
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14. On May 2, Mumbai-based Dvara SmartGold entered into a strategic partnership with Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB) to
offer gold loans. Initially, this offering is available across Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. Under this partnership,
Dvara SmartGold, which is a fintech and a portfolio company of Dvara Holdings (formerly Dvara Trust), will provide gold
loans to its customers with Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB) as the lending provider. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Dvara SmartGold + Jana SFB = a strategic partnership to offer gold loans
• Initially, this offering is available across Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh & Maharashtra
• HQs of Jana SFB – Bengaluru, Karnataka | MD & CEO – Ajay Kanwal | Chairman (part-time) – S. C. Khuntia
Defence Affairs
15. Indian Army, for the first time ever, has inducted 5 women officers into
its Regiment of Artillery, during their passing out parade at OTA, Chennai. Lt.
Mehak Saini has been commissioned into a SATA regiment, Lt. Sakshi Dubey
and Lt. Aditi Yadav into field regiments, Lt. Pious Mudgil into the medium
regiment, and Lt. Akanksha into the rocket regiment. The parade was
reviewed by General S. M. Shafiuddin Ahmed, the Bangladesh Chief of Army
Staff. He also presented the Sword of Honour and gold medal to ACA Ajay
Singh Gill, silver medal to SUO Ajay Kumar A. and the bronze medal to BUO
Mehak Saini. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Indian Army – inducted 5 women officers into its Regiment of Artillery for the first time ever
- Lt. Mehak Saini – commissioned into SATA regiment
- Lt. Sakshi Dubey & Lt. Aditi Yadav – commissioned into Field regiments
- Lt. Pious Mudgil – commissioned into Medium regiment
- Lt. Akanksha – commissioned into Rocket regiment
• General S.M. Shafiuddin Ahmed (Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff) reviewed the parade & awarded:
- Sword of Honour & Gold medal – to ACA Ajay Singh Gill
- Silver medal – to SUO Ajay Kumar A
- Bronze medal – to BUO Mehak Saini
16. On May 2, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over a Fast Patrol Vessel “Huravee” and a Landing Craft Assault Ship
to the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF). Rajnath Singh asserted that the ties emanate from the twin policies of
‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘SAGAR’ (Security and Growth for All in the Region). The Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) is capable of
coastal and offshore surveillance at high speeds. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Rajnath Singh – handed over a Fast Patrol Vessel “Huravee” & Landing Craft Assault Ship to Maldives NDF
• Maldives – Male – Maldivian rufiyaa | President – Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
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17. On May 1, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy conducted the successful maiden
test trial of ‘ADC-150’ from IL 38SD aircraft off the coast of Goa. ‘ADC-150’ is an indigenously designed and developed Air
Droppable Container with 150 kg payload capacity. The trial was conducted to enhance the naval operational logistics
capabilities by providing quick response to meet the requirement of critical engineering stores to ships (under distress).
Three DRDO laboratories - Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam; Aerial Delivery Research &
Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra and Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru - have been
involved in the development of ADC-150 container. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• DRDO + Indian Navy = conducted successful maiden test trial of ‘ADC-150’ from IL 38SD aircraft off the coast of Goa
• ADC-150’ – an indigenously designed & developed Air Droppable Container with 150 kg payload capacity
- 3 DRDO labs involved in development of ADC-150 container: NSTL (Visakhapatnam), ADRDE (Agra) & ADE (Bengaluru)
• HQs of DRDO – New Delhi | Chairman – Samir V. Kamat | Established in – 1958
18. On May 1, INS Satpura & INS Delhi arrived at Singapore to participate in the 1st edition of “ASEAN India Maritime Exercise
(AIME-2023)” scheduled from 2 to 8 May, 2023. The Harbour Phase of the exercise was scheduled to be held at Changi Naval
Base from 2 to 4 May 2023 and the Sea Phase was scheduled to be conducted from 7 to 8 May, 2023 in the South China Sea.
AIME-2023 provided an opportunity for Indian Navy and ASEAN navies to work together closely and conduct seamless
operations in the maritime domain. INS Delhi, India’s first indigenously-built guided missile destroyer and INS Satpura, an
indigenously-built guided missile stealth frigate are a part of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet based at Visakhapatnam. {Read
more}
Smart Points:
• INS Satpura & INS Delhi – participated in the 1st edition of “ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023)” in Singapore
• HQs of Indian Navy – Delhi | Chief – Admiral R. Hari Kumar | Vice Chief – Vice-Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh
Sports & Games

19. On May 1, Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal became India’s first player to win “2023
Roma Garden Open”, an ATP Challenger Event on clay court in Rome, Italy. The 25-year-
old Nagal defeated Dutchman Jesper de Jong to clinch his third ATP Challenger title and
the first since his victory in Buenos Aires in 2019. Nagal, ranked 347th in the world, had
little difficulty overcoming his Dutch opponent three years younger and currently
ranked 234th in the world. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Sumit Nagal – became India’s 1st player to win “2023 Roma Garden Open”, an ATP Challenger Event in Rome, Italy
• Italy – Rome – Euro | President – Sergio Mattarella | PM – Giorgia Meloni
20. The Odisha government has further extended its sponsorship for both the Men and Women Indian Hockey Teams (senior
and junior) for another 10 years from 2023 to 2033. Earlier, Odisha Mining Corporation Limited (OMC) had entered into an
agreement with Hockey India for a period of 5 years from 2018 to 2023. A total amount of ₹434.12 Crore will be released by
OMC to Hockey India during this period. The decision in this regard was taken at the Cabinet meeting chaired by chief
minister Naveen Patnaik. {Read more}
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Smart Points:
• Odisha – extended its sponsorship for both Men & Women Indian Hockey Teams for another 10 years (till 2033)
• A total amount of ₹434.12 Crore will be released by OMC to Hockey India during this period (2023 to 2033)
• Odisha: Capital – Bhubaneswar | CM – Naveen Patnaik | Governor – Ganeshi Lal
21. On May 1, Ding Liren has become 17th World Chess Champion, the first from China. He
defeated Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi at the “FIDE World Chess Championships 2023” in
Astana, Kazakhstan. With this triumph, he took over the world championship title from
Norway’s Magnus Carlsen. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• “FIDE World Chess Championships 2023” (Astana) – won by Ding Liren (defeating - Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi)
• Ding Liren – became & 17th World Chess Champion (1st from China)
• He took over world championship title from – Norway’s Magnus Carlsen
• China – Beijing – Renminbi | President – Xi Jinping | PM – Li Qiang
• Kazakhstan – Astana – Tenge | President – Kassym-Jomart Tokayev | PM – Alikhan Smailov
22. On May 2, Belgium’s Luca Brecel became the first player from continental Europe to win
“2023 Cazoo World Snooker Championship”, defeating four-time champion Mark Selby of
England. Brecel is only the 4th modern-era world champion from outside the UK. The
championship was held in Sheffield, UK. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Luca Brecel (Belgium) – won the “2023 Cazoo World Snooker Championship” in Sheffield, UK (defeating - Mark Selby)
• She became the first player from continental Europe to win this championship
23. On May 2, Nepal scripted history by qualifying for the Asia Cup for the first time, having won the ACC Men’s Premier Cup
2023 final. Nepal defeated United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the final at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground
in Kirtipur, Nepal. Nepal will now play with India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup group stage. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Nepal – won ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2023 final & qualified for Asia Cup for the first time (Defeating - UAE)
• Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground – located in Kirtipur, Nepal
• Nepal – Kathmandu – Nepalese Rupee | President – Ram Chandra Poudel | PM – Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’
24. Red Bull’s Sergio Perez of Mexican won the “Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023” title in Baku. Red
Bull’s Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took second & third spots, respectively.
With this, Sergio Perez became first-ever repeat winner of Azerbaijan GP, after winning the
same title in 2021. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Sergio Perez (Mexico - Red Bull team) – won the “Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023” title in Baku
• 2nd – Max Verstappen | 3rd – Charles Leclerc
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Science & Technology
25. In May 2023, the Russian lender Sberbank unveiled its chatbot “GigaChat” as a rival to OpenAI’s
sensational ChatGPT. At present, GigaChat is accessible only in an invite-only testing mode.
GigaChat’s ability to converse fluently and intelligently in Russian is its biggest distinguishing
feature when compared to other global neural networks. Sberbank is currently Russia’s largest
financial institution that is currently working towards becoming the country’s tech leader. GigaChat
is its latest innovation as part of its digital transformation drive. Sberbank is banking on GigaChat’s
image generation capabilities, something which is currently spearheaded by OpenAI’s DALL-E image generator. As of now,
ChatGPT is not available in Russia. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Sberbank (Russia) – unveiled its chatbot “GigaChat” as a rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT
• ChatGPT – not available in Russia
• Sberbank – Russia’s largest financial institution working towards becoming country’s tech leader
• Russia – Moscow – Russian Ruble | PM – Mikhail Mishustin | President – Vladimir Putin
26. On May 1, researchers at IIT Madras have developed a machine learning-based

computational tool named ‘GBMDriver’ (GlioBlastoma Mutiforme Drivers) for better
detection of cancer-causing tumours in the brain and spinal cord. Glioblastoma is a fast and
aggressively growing tumour in the brain and spinal cord. Although there has been research
undertaken to understand this tumour, therapeutic options remain limited with an expected
survival rate of less than 2 years from initial diagnosis. GBMDriver was developed specifically
to identify driver mutations & passenger mutations in Glioblastoma. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• IIT Madras – developed ‘GBMDriver’ for better detection of cancer-causing tumours in brain & spinal cord
• GBMDriver (GlioBlastoma Mutiforme Drivers) – is a ML based computational tool
• Director of IIT Madras – V. Kamakoti
Appointments & Resignations

27. On May 1, Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari took over as the new Air Officer
Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command (SWAC) at Gandhinagar,
Gujarat. He succeeded Air Marshal Vikram Singh who retired on April 30. Air Marshal Tiwari
was commissioned in the Fighter Stream on June 7, 1986. He is an alumnus of the National
Defence Academy. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor as well as an Experimental Test Pilot.
Prior to assuming charge as the AOC-in-C SWAC, the Air Marshal was the Deputy Chief of the
Air Staff at Air HQ (VB). For his distinguished service, he was awarded the ‘Vayu Sena Medal’
in 2008 and ‘Ati Vishisht Seva Medal’ in 2022. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari – took over as new AOC-in-C, South Western Air Command (SWAC) at Gandhinagar
• He succeeded – Air Marshal Vikram Singh
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28. On May 1, the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) appointed Odia physicist and
director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, as the Chairman
of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy. Kumar will
hold the post till the age of 66, or till 10 October 2025. The Department of Atomic Energy comes
directly under the Prime Minister’s Office. Mohanty will replace outgoing secretary and chairman
Dr Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas. Mohanty is also the recipient of several awards, including - Young
Physicist Award from the Indian Physical Society, Young Scientist Award by the Indian National
Science Academy, and Homi Bhabha Science and Technology Award by the Department of Atomic Energy. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty – appointed as Chairman of ‘Atomic Energy Commission’ & Secretary of DAE
• He replaced Dr Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas
• Awards received by Ajit Kumar Mohanty:
- Young Physicist Award (Indian Physical Society)
- Young Scientist Award (Indian National Science Academy)
- Homi Bhabha Science & Technology Award (DAE)
29. On May 1, Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan took charge as the Commander-in-Chief of the
Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC). Balakrishnan is the 17th Commander-in-Chief of the
Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN). He succeeds Lt Gen Ajai Singh. Before assuming
Command of the ANC, Balakrishnan was the senior Air Staff Officer at the IAF Training Command at
Bengaluru. The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), the only tri-services command in India, is
serving as a model for the ambitious theaterisation plan that is aimed at bringing greater synergy
among the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Saju Balakrishnan – took charge as 17th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC)
• He succeeded – Lt Gen Ajai Singh
• Andaman and Nicobar Command – only tri-services command in India serving as a model for theaterisation plan
• Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Capital – Port Blair | Lt. Governor – Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi
30. On May 2, Justice T. S. Sivagnanam, the senior most judge of the Calcutta High Court, has been
appointed as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. He was currently serving as the Acting Chief
Justice of the Calcutta High Court. Meanwhile, following the directions of the Supreme Court of India,
Justice Sivagnanam has reassigned the two primary school recruitment irregularities cases to the bench of
Justice Amrita Sinha (previously heard by Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay). {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Justice T. S. Sivagnanam – appointed as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court
• West Bengal: Capital – Kolkata | CM – Mamta Banerjee | Governor – C. V. Ananda Bose
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31. On May 1, Economist and former finance minister Santiago Pena, from the rightwing Colorado
Party, won the Presidential Election of Paraguay with more than 42% of votes cast. He defeated
Efrain Alegre of the Concertacion center-left coalition. The Colorado Party has governed almost
continually since 1947. Pena’s political mentor, ex-president and Colorado Party leader Horacio
Cartes, was recently sanctioned by the United States over graft. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Santiago Pena (rightwing Colorado Party) – won Presidential Election of Paraguay
• He defeated – Efrain Alegre (Concertacion center-left coalition)
• Paraguay – Asuncion – Guarani | President – Santiago Pena
Awards, Rewards, Recognition & Prizes

32. On May 1, recognising his efforts as a socialist leader, former Lok Sabha MP Pandit Ramkishan
was honoured with the title of Shatabdi Purush (Man of the Century) in New Delhi. Ramkishan is the
senior-most socialist icon of the country and is adjudged as Socialist Shatabdi Purush. Ramkishan was
arrested several times while fighting for tribals, Dalits and the poor. He was elected once to the Lok
Sabha in 1977 and 4 times to Rajasthan Assembly in 1962, 1967, 1974 and 1990. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Pandit Ramkishan (Lok Sabha MP) – honoured with title of Shatabdi Purush for his efforts as a socialist leader
• He was elected once to Lok Sabha in 1977 & 4 times to Rajasthan Assembly in 1962, 1967, 1974 & 1990
• Rajasthan: Capital – Jaipur | CM – Ashok Gehlot | Governor – Kalraj Mishra
33. At the 30th Leipzig Book Fair in Germany, a Russian-Jewish author Maria Stepanova was awarded the
prestigious “Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding 2023” for her volume of poetry titled
“Mädchen ohne Kleider“ (Girls Without Clothes). It is described as a sensitive and highly poetic study of
often hidden violence against the female body and the power imbalance that drives this oppression.
Besides, her novel “In Memory of Memory” was nominated for the Booker Prize in 2021. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Maria Stepanova (Russian-Jewish author) – awarded the “Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding 2023”
• She was awarded for her volume of poetry titled “Mädchen ohne Kleider“ (Girls Without Clothes)
34. On May 1, Popular UK-based Indian-origin actor-writer Meera Syal has been conferred a
“BAFTA Fellowship”, the highest accolade bestowed by the British Academy of Film and
Television Arts (BAFTA) upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional
contribution to film and/or television. The 61-year-old, who was born to Punjabi parents and
grew up in the West Midlands region of England, was honoured with an MBE and then a CBE
by the late Queen Elizabeth II for her contribution to drama and literature. Some of her best-
known novels include ‘Anita and Me’ and ‘Life Isn’t All Ha Ha Hee Hee’. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Meera Syal – (UK-based Indian-origin actor-writer) – has been conferred a “BAFTA Fellowship”
• Some of her best-known novels – ‘Anita and Me’ & ‘Life Isn’t All Ha Ha Hee Hee’
• UK – London – Pound Sterling | PM – Rishi Sunak (57th) | New King – King Charles lll
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Schemes & Initiatives
35. On May 2, the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, launched the scheme, “Vivad se Vishwas I - Relief to
MSMEs” for providing relief to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for COVID-19 period. Government e-
Marketplace (GeM) has developed a dedicated web-page for implementation of this scheme. Ministry of Finance, through
this scheme, decided to give various additional benefits to eligible covid-affected MSMEs i.e., 95% of the performance
security forfeited shall be refunded, 95% of the Bid security shall be refunded, 95% of the Liquidated Damages (LD) deducted
shall be refunded, 95% of the Risk Purchase amount realized shall be refunded, No interest shall be paid on such refunded
amount, etc. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Department of Expenditure (Ministry of Finance) – launched the “Vivad se Vishwas I - Relief to MSMEs” scheme
• GeM has developed a dedicated web-page for implementation of this scheme
• Various additional benefits given to eligible covid-affected MSMEs under this scheme:
- 95% of the performance security forfeited shall be refunded
- 95% of the Bid security shall be refunded
- 95% of the Liquidated Damages (LD) deducted shall be refunded
- 95% of the Risk Purchase amount realized shall be refunded
- No interest shall be paid on such refunded amount
• Ministry of Finance: Nirmala Sitharaman | Constituency – Karnataka
• MoS in Ministry of Finance: Pankaj Chaowdhary & Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad
Obituaries
36. On May 2, Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson Arun Gandhi passed away at Kolhapur in Maharashtra at
the age of 89. He was a South African-born Indian-American author & socio-political activist. He was
born to Manilal Gandhi and Sushila Mashruwala in Durban, South Africa on April 14, 1934. In 2017, he
published “The Gift of Anger: And Other Lessons From My Grandfather Mahatma Gandhi”. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Arun Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson) – an Author & Socio-political Activist – passed away
• His Book: “The Gift of Anger: And Other Lessons From My Grandfather Mahatma Gandhi”
37. A renowned Historian Ranajit Guha, at the age of 99, passed away at his residence in Vienna Woods,
Austria. He started the Subaltern School, which remains one of the most influential post-colonial, post-
Marxist schools in history. Born in Siddhakati, Backerganj (present-day Bangladesh) on May 23, 1923, Guha
migrated to the UK in 1959. Some of his famous books are - “Elementary Aspects of Peasant Insurgency in
Colonial India”, “A Rule of Property for Bengal”, & “A Subaltern Studies Reader, 1986-1995”. {Read more}
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Smart Points:
• Ranajit Guha – a Renowned Historian – passed away (born in Bangladesh)
• He started the Subaltern School (one of the most influential post-colonial, post-Marxist schools in history)
• Some of his well-known books:
- “Elementary Aspects of Peasant Insurgency in Colonial India”
- “A Rule of Property for Bengal”
- “A Subaltern Studies Reader, 1986-1995”
Meetings, Conferences & Summits

38. From May 2-5, FM Sitharaman attended the 56th “Annual General
Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)”
along with investor/bilateral and other associated meetings, in Incheon,
South Korea. Sitharaman was received by the Ambassador of India to the
Republic of Korea, Amit Kumar. Official ADB member delegations,
observers, non-governmental and civil society organisations, journalists,
financial institutions, banks, and other private sector enterprises also
participated in the meetings. On the sidelines of the 56th ADB’s annual
meeting, she met Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)’s Governor Hayashi Nobumitsu. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Nirmala Sitharaman – attended 56th “Annual General Meeting of Board of Governors of ADB” in Incheon, South Korea
• HQs of ADB – Mandaluyong, Philippines | President – Masatsugu Asakawa | Members – 68 | Established in – 1966
• South Korea – Seoul – Korean Republic won | President – Yoon Suk-yeol
39. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar co-chaired the 4th “India-CARICOM Ministerial
Meeting” with his Jamaican counterpart Kaminaj Smith in Guyana’s capital Georgetown
and discussed a range of issues, including trade, climate change and counterterrorism.
During his visit, India and Guyana signed an Air Services Agreement (ASA) to facilitate
easier travel between the two nations. Mr. Jaishankar began his 9-day trip to Guyana,
Panama, Colombia and the Dominican Republic on April 22. The CARICOM (Caribbean
Community) is an intergovernmental organisation that is a political and economic union of
15 member states (14 nation-states and one dependency) throughout the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• S. Jaishankar – co-chaired the 4th “India-CARICOM Ministerial Meeting” held in Georgetown, Guyana
• India + Guyana = an Air Services Agreement (ASA) to facilitate easier travel between the two nations
• Guyana – Georgetown – Guyanese dollar | President – Mohamed Irfaan Ali
• Member States of CARICOM – 15 | Secretariat – Georgetown, Guyana | Secretary-General – Ms. Carla Barnett
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40. On May 1, the “Science 20 Engagement Group meeting on Universal Holistic
Health”, under India’s G20 Presidency, began at the Bangaram Island, in
Lakshadweep. The focus of the two-day event was to work on improved
agricultural practices, greater access to nutritious food, healthier eating habits
and more opportunities for ecologically conscious and sustainable food
products. Science (S20) is one of the 8 official engagement groups under the G20
umbrella. Other groups include - Business community (B20), Civil society (C20),
Labor unions (L20), Youth (Y20), Think tanks (T20), Urban cities (U20), and
Women (W20). {Read more}
Smart Points:
• “Science 20 Engagement Group meeting on Universal Holistic Health” – held at the Bangaram Island, in Lakshadweep
• Science (S20) – one of the 8 official engagement groups under the G20 umbrella
• 8 official engagement groups under G20 – B20, C20, L20, S20, T20, U20, W20, Y20
• Presidency of G20 Summit: 2023 – India (Dec 1, 2022 to Nov 30, 2023) | 2024 – Brazil
• India’s G20 motto – ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ | Theme – ‘One Earth One Family One Future’ | Sherpa – Amitabh
Kant
41. India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in New Delhi on July 3-4, 2023. The SCO Foreign
Ministers Meeting in Goa on May 4-5 gave final touches to the agenda for the Summit that is expected to focus on counter-
terror, Afghan stability, inclusive connectivity initiatives including Chabahar Port & INSTC. To attend the summit, Russian
President Vladimir Putin will be travelling to India for the first time since the Ukraine war. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• India – to host the SCO Summit in New Delhi on July 3-4, 2023
• The SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting – held in Goa on May 4-5
• Vladimir Putin – will visit India (to attend the summit) for the 1st time since Ukraine war
• HQs of SCO – Beijing, China | SG – Zhang Ming | Present Member Countries – 8 | Current Presidency – India
Ranks, Reports & Surveys

42. On May 1, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released the report titled “Future of Jobs Report 2023”. The report
suggested that almost a quarter of jobs (23%) are expected to change in the next 5 years through growth of 10.2% and
decline of 12.3%. The report maps the jobs and skills of the future, tracking the pace of change. This is the 4th edition of the
report, which was first launched in 2016. As per the report, 44% of workers’ core skills are expected to change in the next 5
years. According to the estimates of the 803 companies surveyed for the report, employers anticipate 69 million new jobs to
be created and 83 million eliminated among the 673 million jobs corresponding to the dataset, a net decrease of 14 million
jobs, or 2% of current employment. As per the report, India will see a 22% churn as compared to global average of 23%. 61%
of Indian companies think broader applications of ESG standards will drive job growth, followed by increased adoption of
new technologies (59%) and broadening digital access (55%). The employment of data analysts and scientists, big data
specialists, AI machine learning specialists and cybersecurity professionals is expected to grow on average by 30% by 2027.
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Smart Points:
• 4th “Future of Jobs Report 2023” – released by WEF
• 23% of jobs are expected to change in next 5 years through growth of 10.2% & decline of 12.3%
• 44% of workers’ core skills are expected to change in the next 5 years
• 69 million new jobs to be created & 83 million eliminated, net decrease of 14 million jobs (2% of current employment)
• India will see a 22% churn as compared to global average of 23%
• Employment of data scientists, AI specialists & cybersecurity professionals – to grow on average by 30% by 2027
• HQs of WEF – Cologny, Switzerland | Exe. Chairman – Klaus Schwab | President – Borge Brende | Founded – 1971
43. On May 1, NITI Aayog released a “Compendium on

Best Practices in Social Sector 2023” in collaboration with
the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This
compendium includes 75 case studies cutting across 14
key social sectors. The case studies have been sourced
from all States/Union Territories and 30 Ministries and
Departments of the Government of India. This publication
is an opportunity for peer-to-peer learning among states, to applaud the efforts of innovations taking place in the States and
to adopt practices that are best suited to the context. The 75 best practices in the social sector truly highlight the theme
‘Achievements @75’ at the grassroot level. The practices highlight models which are innovative, sustainable, replicable and
impactful. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• “Compendium on Best Practices in Social Sector 2023” – released by NITI Aayog + UNDP
• This compendium includes 75 case studies cutting across 14 key social sectors
• HQs of NITI Aayog – New Delhi | CEO – BVR Subrahmanyam | Chairperson – Narendra Modi | VC – Suman K. Bery
• HQs of UNDP – New York, US | Administrator – Achim Steiner | Founded in – 1965
44. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in its annual report, released on May 2, announced that India has
surpassed China in sending more students to the United States in 2022. India sent 64,300 students to America in 2022, while
China’s number shrunk to 24,796. According to the ‘Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)’, the number of
international students enrolled at kindergarten through grade 12 schools increased by 7.8% from 2021 to 2022 (3,887). No
K-12 schools hosted more than 700 international students in the calendar year 2022. Among the US states, California hosted
2,25,173 international students last year, the largest percentage of international students at 16.5%. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• Key highlights of ‘US Immigration & Customs Enforcement annual report’:
• India surpassed China (24,796 students) in sending more students to US in 2022 (64,300 students)
• International students enrolled at kindergarten through grade 12 schools increased by 7.8% from 2021
• In US, California hosted largest percentage of international students at 16.5% (2,25,173 students)
• China – Beijing – Renminbi | President – Xi Jinping | PM – Li Qiang
• US – Washington, D.C. – US Dollar | 46th President – Joe Biden | 49th VP – Kamala Harris
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45. The Asia-Pacific region (led by India, China & Indonesia) is
expected to overtake the US and become the world’s top fintech
market by 2030 with a projected compound annual growth rate
(CAGR) of 27%, according to the report titled “Global Fintech 2023:
Reimagining the Future of Finance” by Boston Consulting Group
(BCG) and QED Investors. The report projects that the global fintech
industry will grow sixfold by 2030, from $245 billion to $1.5 trillion.
It currently holds around 2% share of global financial services
revenue. The B2B2X market (comprising B2B2C, B2B2B & financial
infrastructure players) is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25% to reach $440 billion in annual revenues by 2030. Moreover,
global banking and insurance revenue is expected to reach $21.9 trillion by 2030 with CAGR of 6%. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• “Global Fintech 2023: Reimagining the Future of Finance” – by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) + QED Investors
• APAC region is expected to overtake the US & become the world’s top fintech market by 2030 (with 27% CAGR)
• Global fintech industry will grow sixfold by 2030, from $245 billion to $1.5 trillion (currently holds around 2% share)
• B2B2X market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25% to reach $440 billion in annual revenues by 2030
• Global Banking & Insurance revenue is expected to reach $21.9 trillion by 2030 (with 6% CAGR)
46. India’s rank slipped 11 places to 161st rank in the “World Press Freedom Index 2023” (21st
edition). Global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which publishes report on
press freedom in countries across the world, had last year ranked India at 150th position in a
survey of 180 countries. As per the report, the situation has gone from ‘problematic’ to ‘very
bad’ in three other countries - Tajikistan (down 1 at 153rd), India (down 11 at 161st) and
Turkey (down 16 at 165th). Norway topped the Index for the 7th consecutive year, followed by
Ireland and Denmark. North Korea ranked the lowest at 180th rank. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• “World Press Freedom Index 2023” (21st edition) – released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
• India’s rank slipped 11 places to 161st | Top – Norway (7th consecutive year) | Lowest – North Korea (180th)
MoUs, Collaborations & Partnership

47. On May 2, NTPC Ltd signed a supplementary joint venture agreement with Nuclear
Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) in New Delhi for development of Nuclear
Power Projects. The Chutka and Mahi Banswara nuclear projects will be implemented
through a joint venture between NTPC and NPCIL called ‘ASHVINI’ (Anushakti Vidhyut
Nigam). Initially, the JV company will develop two Pressurized Heavy-Water Reactor
(PHWR) projects, Chutka Madhya Pradesh Atomic Power Project 2x700 MW and Mahi
Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project 4x700 MW. This Nuclear Power projects is
expected to help the country in meeting its clean energy commitments to achieve net
zero emission target by 2070. {Read more}
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Smart Points:
• NTPC Ltd + NPCIL = a JV agreement for development of Nuclear Power Projects
• The JV company will develop 2 Pressurized Heavy-Water Reactor (PHWR) projects:
- 1400 MW Chutka Madhya Pradesh Atomic Power Project (2x700 MW)
- 2800 MW Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4x700 MW)
• HQs of NTPC – New Delhi | CMD – Gurdeep Singh | Founded in – 1975
• HQs of NPCIL – Mumbai, Maharashtra | CMD – Bhuwan Chandra Pathak
48. On May 2, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) signed an MoU with RITES Limited for technical assistance
for Solid Waste Management (SWM) & Used Water Management (UWM) under ‘Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0’. The
Technical Support Unit (TSU) of RITES will assist SBM-U for a period of 3 years. The introduction of Used Water Management
(UWM) as a newly funded component for towns with less than 1 lakh population, has led to a paradigm shift in urban
sanitation. Under SWM, the areas of engagement will be Process Standardization and Engineering Design of Waste
Management facilities. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• MoHUA + RITES = an MoU for technical assistance for SWM & UWM under ‘Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0’
• The Technical Support Unit (TSU) of RITES will assist SBM-U for a period of 3 years | SWM – Solid Waste Management
• Used Water Management (UWM) – a newly funded component for towns with less than 1 lakh population
• HQs of RITES Limited – Gurugram, Haryana | Chairman & MD – Rahul Mithal
• Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs: Hardeep Singh Puri | Constituency – Uttar Pradesh
• MoS in Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs: Kaushal Kishore
49. On May 1, International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and IHub-Data (IIIT Hyderabad) signed an MoU at
IIIT Hyderabad campus. This MoU aims to put in place a framework for cooperation and understanding between IFSCA and
IHub-Data, IIIT Hyderabad to collaborate in supporting and facilitating FinTech and TechFin entities. FinTechs and TechFins
registered with IHub-Data, IIIT Hyderabad may be facilitated to access IFSCA’s Regulatory and Innovation Sandbox and apply
to the ‘IFSCA (FinTech Incentive) Scheme 2022’. IHub-Data is a Technology Innovation Hub for Data Banks, Data Services, and
Data Analytics (IHub-Data) at IIIT Hyderabad which was established by IIIT Hyderabad under the National Mission on
Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) scheme funded by DST, Govt of India. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• IFSCA + IHub-Data (IIIT Hyderabad) = an MoU to collaborate in supporting & facilitating FinTech & TechFin entities
• IHub-Data – a Technology Innovation Hub for Data Banks, Data Services, & Data Analytics at IIIT Hyderabad
• HQs of IFSCA – Gandhinagar, Gujarat | Chairman – Injeti Srinivas
50. On May 2, India and Israel signed an MoU on Industrial Research and Development
Cooperation with focus on several key technology areas. The Multi-Sectoral Agreement
was signed between CSIR and Directorate of Defense Research and Development
(DDR&D), Ministry of Defense of the State of Israel, in the presence of Minister for
Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, at the CSIR-Science Centre, New Delhi. This
agreement will open a new phase in India-Israel partnership in areas like Innovation,
Technology and StartUps. {Read more}
Smart Points:
• CSIR (India) + DDR&D (Israel) = an MoU on Industrial Research & Development Cooperation
• Israel – Jerusalem – Israeli Shekel | President – Isaac Herzog | PM – Benjamin Netanyahu
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Important Days
rd
May 1 63 Foundation Day of Maharashtra & Gujarat
May 1 International Labour Day or International Workers’ Day (May Day)
UN’s World Tuna Day (since 2017) | (Tuna is a type of Fish)
May 2
(Theme – “Yes We Can”)
World Asthma Day (1st Tuesday of May) - by GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma)
May 2
(Theme – “Asthma care for All”)
May 2 60th Foundation Day of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (under MoC&I)
UN’s 30th World Press Freedom Day
May 3
(Theme – “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for all other human rights”)
May 4 Coal Miners Day
International Firefighter’s Day
May 4
(Theme – “Honoring the Heroes Who Protect Us”)
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