Daily Current Affairs

3 May 2023
1. Press freedom Day or World Press Freedom Day is observed on:
3rd May
 This year we mark the 30th year of this UN International Day.
 This year's theme as defined by UNESCO is “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of
expression as a driver for all other human rights”.

2. What is the rank of Pakistan in World Press Freedom Index 2023, published by
Reporters without Borders (RSF)?
150th
 Pakistan moved up seven places in 2022 according to the annual World Press
Freedom Index published by Reporters without Borders (RSF) on 3 May 2023.
 Pakistan's position was 157th out of 180 countries in 2022.
 Pakistan was ranked 145 in 2021.
 Topper : Norway
 Bottom: North Korea

3. In which city of Pakistan, 'Blue Road' was recently introduced to fight pollution?
Lahore
 The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority has introduced the
“Blue Road” concept in the provincial capital of Lahore to control air pollution.
 This concept was first introduced in Qatar with an aim to modernize the basic
infrastructure of the city and improve the living standard of its citizens.

4. In which country, inflation jumped to a 59-year highest level of 36.4% in April?

Pakistan

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  The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) -the national data collecting agency -on
Tuesday reported that the Consumer Price Index rose to 36.4% - a figure that may be
accurate but still does not truly represent the harsh ground realities.
 Except Iran where inflation was 53%, there was no parallel in whole of Asia to
Pakistan, suggesting that the inflationary wave was more because of domestic
conditions than global economic factors.
 It was the highest pace of inflation since 1964 that edged closer to the record ever
inflation rate of 37.8%. The inflation reading was in line with the expectations of the
Ministry of Finance of 36% to 38% in April.

5. The 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market will take place in Dubai on:
1 - 4 May
 The 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market will take place in Dubai on 1 - 4 May at
the Dubai World Trade Centre.
 Arabian Travel Market is the market leading, international travel and tourism event
unlocking business potential within the Middle East for inbound and outbound
tourism professionals.
 Tourism destinations from around the world will once unite in Dubai to showcase
their brand alongside with the biggest names in accommodation and hospitality,
renowned tourism destinations and attractions, innovative travel technology providers
and airlines.

6. Which country has recently become the Europe’s largest supplier of refined oil?
India
 Europe's reliance on Indian crude oil products has grown since the ban on Russian oil.
Europe's refined fuel imports from India are set to surge above 360,000 barrels a day,
edging just ahead of those of Saudi Arabia, Kpler's data show.
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