Daily Current Affairs- 3rd May 2024

Daily Current Affairs- 3rd May 2024 

INTERNATIONAL

Solomon Islands Elects Pro-China Leader Jeremiah Manele as New Prime Minister

• In a significant political development, the Solomon Islands has elected former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as its new prime minister, indicating that the South Pacific island nation is likely to maintain close ties with China. 

SPORTS

ICC Imposes Five-Year Ban on West Indies Cricketer Devon Thomas for Anti-Corruption Breaches

• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken strong action against West Indies player Devon Thomas by imposing a five-year period of ineligibility from all cricket after he admitted to breaching multiple anti-corruption codes.
• Thomas accepted breaching seven counts of the anti-corruption codes of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). 

Amul Becomes Lead Sponsor for USA and South Africa in T20 World Cup 2024

• The renowned Indian dairy giant Amul has been named the Lead Arm sponsor for the USA and South Africa cricket teams during the highly anticipated T20 World Cup in June.

 APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

Pratima Singh (IRS) Appointed as Director in DPIIT

• The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has announced the appointment of Pratima Singh, an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), as the Director in the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). 

MCA Approves Hitesh Sethia as Jio Financial Services’ MD and CEO for 3 Years

• The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has granted its approval for the appointment of Hitesh Kumar Sethia as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jio Financial Services for a three-year period, effective from November 15, 2023. 

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Press Freedom Day 2024 Celebrates on May 3rd

• On May 3rd, the global community will come together to observe World Press Freedom Day.
• This year, World Press Freedom Day falls on a Friday, and the theme for 2024 is “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis.”
• World Press Freedom Day was first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993. 

World Tuna Day 2024 Observed Annually on May 2nd

• World Tuna Day, observed annually on May 2nd, is dedicated to raising awareness about the critical importance of tuna conservation. Tuna is popular for its numerous health benefits, as it provides Omega-3 fatty acids.
• The World Tuna Day was first observed in 2017. 

BANKING AND ECONOMY

Adani Green Energy Secures $400 Million Finance for Solar Projects

• Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has successfully obtained a $400 million finance package from a consortium of five international banks to support its ongoing solar projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan. 

NPCI Partners with Bank of Namibia to Develop UPI-Like Instant Payment System

• NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has joined hands with the Bank of Namibia (BoN) to introduce a real-time payment system akin to India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) in Namibia.