Daily Current Affairs 4 May 2018

Daily Current Affairs 4 May 2018: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation

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This post contains important current affairs of 4 May 2018. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 4 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 4 May 2018 Current affairs test.

National News

1. ‘Go to Village’ in Manipur

The mission was launched in 60 Assembly constituencies.
It is aimed at identifying deserving beneficiaries for govt schemes.

2. Thunderstorm warning across the country

The warning is issued for May 5 to 7.
It is expected in J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Odisha, Punjab and Kerala.

3. EV to get green number plates

This will help in distinguishing them and giving a preferential treatment.
It includes discounted tolls, special parking etc.,

4. Centre allows private poppy cultivation

Opium production is strictly controlled in India.
It is used in anti-addiction therapies and in treatment of cancer.

International News

1. Modi most liked leader on Facebook

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has 43.2 million followers against US President Donald Trump’s 23.1 million.
He also has 2nd most interactions behind Trump.

2. India to reach power target before deadline

As per World Bank, India will achieve 100% electricity by 2030.
An official said that 85% of Indian population has access to electricity.

3. EU invites teens to travel free

EU invited 15,000 Europeans to travel free this summer.
They will travel for 30 days visiting 1 to 4 destinations.

Business News

1. Radhakrishnan Nair appointed as ICICI Bank’s independent director

He has been appointed as the independent director for 5 years.
He is also the independent director of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company, ICICI Prudential Trust and ICICI Securities Primary Dealership.

2. Cognizant acquires Hedera Consulting

Cognizant acquired Belgium based Hedera Consulting that will strengthen its customer base in Belgium and the Netherlands.
The consulting firm specializes in business advisory.

3. Kotak unveils Free Intraday Trading

It allows investors to trade without any brokerage charges.
This facility can be availed with an annual subscription of Rs.999.

4. GSTN to be govt body

The govt will acquire 51% stake held by private entities.
Central govt will hold 50% and state govts will hold 50%.

Sports News
1. Prannoy reaches career best rank

Prannoy is on 8th spot in the Badminton World Federation rankings while Kidambi Srikanth is at the 3rdposition.
Saina entered the top 10 and Sindhu retained 3rd position.

2. Gill slams half-century to help KKR chase CSK