Current Affairs - May 4, 2023 Current Affairs

“On 29th April 2023, the daily toll collection through the FASTag system achieved a historic milestone, reaching an all-time high collection of Rs. 193.15 crores, with 1.16 crore transactions recorded in a single day," the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways said in a statement.

Indian origin Ajay Banga was confirmed as the next President of the World Bank. The World Bank's 25-member executive board last night elected former Mastercard CEO to a five-year term as president.

The 30th edition of the Arabian Travel Market began at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The cumulative total expenditure for adapting to climate change in India is estimated to reach ₹85.6 lakh crore (at 2011-12 prices) by 2030, the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR) estimated in its Report on Currency & Finance 2022-23.

India is going to launch its heat index next year to quantify heat hazards.

The 12 rounds of India-Egypt Foreign Office Consultations were held yesterday in Cairo of Egypt. The consultations were co-chaired by Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Secretary (Consular, Passport & Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) in the External Affairs Ministry and Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt Ayman Kamel.

The Yoga Mahotsav to mark the 50-day countdown to International Day of Yoga began in Jaipur.

World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on May 03, 2023.

Tamil Nadu launched a website for food safety and a mobile app for consumers.

India's ranking in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index has slipped to 161 out of 180 countries, according to the latest report released by global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) celebrated its Diamond Jubilee on its 60th Foundation Day.

In the World Press Freedom Index 2023, India ranked 161 and was topped by Norway.

Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Ganemat Sekhon win Gold for India in ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. The seasoned Mairaj Ahmad Khan and youngster Ganemat Sekhon, combined effectively to give India their first medal, a Gold in the ongoing ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Cairo, Egypt.

Russia accused Ukraine of attempting to kill President Vladimir Putin.

The opening ceremony of the inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise AIME-23 was held at Changi Naval Base, Singapore on 02 May 2023.

Ding Liren became the first male world chess champion from China.

Australia announced a government grant for a project in Kargil.

World Asthma Day is observed on May 02, 2023.