Daily Current Affairs 2 May 2018

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This post contains important current affairs of 2 May 2018. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 2 May 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 May 2018 Current affairs test.

National News

1. GOBAR DHAN scheme launched

The scheme was launched by Union Minister for Sanitation Uma Bharti.
It aims to impact village cleanliness and energy generation using organic and cattle waste.

2. Aadhaar not mandatory for SIM

The govt said SIM can be issued by using alternate identification cards.
Telecom Sec Aruna Soundararajan said that the customers should not inconvenienced in this regard.

3. Karnataka flag proposal on hold

This comes as the Model Code of Conduct is on force.
Earlier, CM Siddharamaiah asked PM Modi to approve the demand for a separate flag.

4. Indian IT workers protest in US

The IT professionals demanded removal of per-country quota.
The current system imposes a 7% per country quota for allotment of green cards.

International News

1. NASA to study heart of Mars

The mission ‘InSight’ will study theinterior of Mars planet by measuring its heat output.
Pak will also establish space centres in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi.

2. India has 14 of 20 most polluted cities

According to WHO report, 14 Indian cities are among 20 most polluted cities in the world.
Kanpur is the most polluted in terms of PM2.5 levels.

3. S Korea wants US troops to stay back

S Korea wants the troops to stay back in spite of any treaty with N Korea.
28,500 US troops are present in S Korea.

4. World Asthma Day observed

It is aimed at improving awareness and care worldwide.
The theme for this year is, ‘Never too early, never too late’.

Business News

1. L&T to sell its electrical unit

L&T will sell the unit to Schneider Electric for Rs.14,000 cr.
It is a part of L&T’s plan to sell its non-core businesses.

2. Govt extends deadline for Air India bids

The deadline is extended from May 14 to May 31.
The govt plans to sell 76% stake in AI.

3. Venezuela offers 30% discount on oil to India

The discount is applicable on purchases made using Petro.
The country has inked a pact with Coinsecure to sell Petro in India.

4. 50 Mbps internet speed by 2022

The draft policy proposes the speed for all Indians by 2022.
$100 bn investment that creates 40 lakh jobs in the Digital Communications Sector is also focused.

Sports News
1. India slip to no.2 in ODI ranking