Daily Current Affairs 2 April 2018

Daily Current Affairs 2 April 2018: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation

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This post contains important current affairs of 2 April 2018. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 2 April 2018. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 2 April 2018 Current affairs test.

National News

1. Mangaluru airport named India’s cleanest airport

This was as per a survey conducted across 53 airports in the country.
The award was received by Mangaluru International Airport Director VV Rao.

2. Centre files review petition on SC Judgement on SC/ST Act

Last month, the court had removed the provision of immediate arrest upon filing of an FIR under the act.
Both ruling party MPs and opposition party MPs had sought intervention in the matter.

3. Delhi becomes 1st city to switch to cleaner petrol, diesel

Delhi has upgraded to “ultra-clean” Euro-VI grade petrol and diesel from Euro –IV grade.
It is expected to combat air pollution by reducing sulphur emissions by around 80% .

International News

1.Carlos Alvarado Quesada set to be next Costa Rica President

Costa Rica’s ruling-party presidential candidate Carlos Alvarado Quesada is all set to be the country’s next leader, according to preliminary poll results posted by electoral officials.
The presidential election in Costa Rica had become consumed by social issues in recent weeks.

2. Syria takes control of rebel-held eastern Ghouta

This comes after the Syrian Army and the Russian forces carried out a month-long air strikes to liberate the region.
More than 1500 civilians are estimated to have been killed in the air strikes.

3. UK should cut 50 more envoys : Russia amid spy poisoning row

Russia earlier expelled 23 UK diplomats in a tit-for-tat move over its expulsion of diplomats.
Over 100 Russian diplomats have been expelled by the US and other EU nations.

Business News

1. E-way bill must for inter-state movement of goods

Transporters carrying goods worth more than Rs.50,000 will have to carry e-way bill.
The system is being implemented primarily to curb tax evasion and boost revenues.

2.India is now the world’s No 1 almond importer

Almond imports into India rose 7 per cent to worth USD 600 million (about Rs.3,900 crore) last year against USD 560 million (Rs. 3,640 crore) in 2016, according to Almond Board of California data.

Almond consumption has seen double-digit growth in India thanks to the surge in the economy, increasing spending power, and an increasingly health-conscious middle-class.

3. LED lights installed at all railway stations within deadline

The move would help Railways save Rs.50 cr per yr.

It will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 60,000 tonne.

Sports News
1.John Isner beats Alexander Zverev to win Miami Open title

John Isner claimed the biggest title of his 14-year career as he defeated Alexander Zverev in an absorbing Miami Open final.
Isner followed Sloane Stephens’ victory in Women’s Singles to give the United States their first clean sweep at Key Biscayne since 2004.

2. Nadal becomes world no.1 again