Current Affairs - May 4, 2020 Current Affairs

Non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs 581.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi, down from Rs 744 , according to a price notification issued by state-owned oil firms. This is the steepest reduction in non-subsidised cooking gas prices ever. It beats Rs 150.5 per cylinder cut effected in January 2019.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key meeting on the reforms in the agriculture sector and increase farmers income in India. The importance of the use of technology in the agriculture sector was emphasized in the meeting.

The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Environment Ministry has approved the construction of the new Parliament building at a cost of Rs. 922 crore. The Central Vista committee has also approved the new plan. The project aims to build a triangular parliament building. It will revamp the 3-km long Raj Path from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate.

The Ministry of Home Affairs clarified rules regarding opening of shops/services during lockdown Barber shops and salons located in green and orange zones will be allowed to open. These are not allowed to open in red zones.Ajay Kumar Bhalla is the current Home Secretary of India, assumed the office on 22 August 2019, succeeding Rajiv Gauba.

First "Shramik Special" train arrives in Patna from Jaipur carrying 1,187 stranded migrant labourers .The train ran point-to-point non-stop . A medical screening of the passengers was carried out on arrival at the station by 20 medical teams.

International Dawn Chorus Day to be celebrated on May 3. It is celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year .

The United States Food and Drug Authority (USFDA) has allowed emergency use of the antiviral drug, Remdesivir for treatment of severely ill COVID-19 patients.

All commercial passenger flights will remain suspended till midnight of May 17 according to Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

Government of India has released the second installment of Rs.500 under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) for fighting lockdown due to COVID-19.

Yes Bank appointed Neeraj Dhawan as its Chief Risk Officer (CRO) with immediate effect. Neeraj was appointed for a period of three years.

World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May every year. The day aims to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and pay tribute to journalists who have laid down their lives in the exercise of their profession. The theme of 2020 World Press Freedom Day is "Journalism Without Fear or Favour."

World Tuna Day was observed on May 2. The United Nations (UN) established World Tuna Day on May 2 to raise awareness about the importance of tuna and to promote more sustainable fishing practices.

In green and orange zones, sale of all items by e-commerce platforms permitted. In red zones, the e-commerce companies are allowed to sell only essential commodities.

Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced to launch 'Bharatmarket', a national e-commerce marketplace. It will be used for all retail traders in collaboration with several technology partners.

Himachal Pradesh govt. to launch Mukhya Mantri Shahari Rojgar Guarantee Yojna guaranteeing at least 120 days' employment to the those living in urban.