Current Affairs - 2 May 2021 ============================== | UPSC Notes EPFO Labour Law
Current Affairs - 2 May 2021
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International Workers’ Day is observed on May 1
The International Workers’ Day is observed annually on May 1 to honour the contributions of the labourers or working class people. This day is also known as Workers’ Day, Labour Day as well as May Day in some of the countries. India celebrated the first Labour day in the year 1923 and the day is referred nationally as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas or Kamgar Din.
World Tuna Day is observed on May 2
World Tuna Day is observed on May 2 every year to raise awareness about the Tuna fish and its importance to humans and earth and also to promote more sustainable fishing practices. The United Nations (UN) officially recognised the World Tuna Day in 2017.
Vaishali Hiwase becomes BRO’s first woman Commanding Officer to handle road project near China border
Vaishali S Hiwase has become the first woman officer of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to take over as Officer Commanding of a Road Construction Company (RCC) that is responsible to provide connectivity in a high-altitude area along the Indo-China Border Road.
S. Jaishankar to visit UK for G-7 summit
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar will be visiting London from 3rd May to 6th May to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting. He will thereafter undertake a bilateral visit to the UK.
US Army-led Massive NATO Joint Military Exercise DEFENDER-Europe 21 Begins in Albania
The US-Army led multinational, joint exercise ‘DEFENDER-Europe 21’ has kicked off, in Albania on April 26, 2021 and will be conducted in more than 30 training areas in 12 countries during April, May and June, including Western Balkan countries. The annual US-led military exercises will be comprising of 28,000 forces from 26 nations, including the United States, NATO countries and their allies.
SIDBI launches SHWAS and AROG Loan Schemes for MSMEs for COVID Preparedness
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), has launched two loan products for MSMEs to help them with required financial support in fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The two new loan products are:
SHWAS – SIDBI assistance to Healthcare sector in War Against Second wave of COVID19
AROG – SIDBI Assistance to MSMEs for Recovery & Organic Growth during COVID19 pandemic.
Former Attorney General, Soli Sorabjee passes away
Former Attorney General of India, Soli Sorabjee, has passed away. Sorabjee served as the Solicitor General of India from 1977 to 1980 and became the Attorney General of India for the first time from 1989 to 1990 and then from 1998 to 2004. The senior lawyer was honored with India’s second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan, in 2002.
Sitar maestro Pandit Devabrata Chaudhuri passes away
Sitar maestro Pandit Debu Chaudhuri has passed away. The Legend of Sitar belonged to the Senia or Gharana style of music. He had been awarded the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri.
