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Daily Current Affairs 4th May 2026 Daily GK Update
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National News
Nitin Gadkari Launches India’s First MLFF Barrier-Less Tolling System in Gujarat
- Nitin Gadkari announced the launch of India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat.
- The MLFF system enables seamless toll collection without stopping, using technologies like Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and FASTag.
Government to Launch Prashast 2.0 for Early Identification of Disabilities in Children
- The Government of India will launch Prashast 2.0, an upgraded digital platform to identify 21 types of disabilities in children and support Children With Special Needs (CWSN).
- The platform will enable early detection of disabilities at the school level by teachers and school heads, ensuring timely intervention and inclusive education.
- Developed by the Department of School Education and Literacy, the platform is currently under User Acceptance Testing in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Delhi with participation from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.
India Deploys Aarogya Maitri in Jamaica Under BHISHM Initiative to Boost HADR Outreach
- India deployed the Aarogya Maitri in Jamaica under its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) framework, strengthening ties with Caribbean nations.
- The BHISHM Initiative (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) is an emergency medical aid programme featuring portable hospital systems for disaster situations.
- The BHISHM Cube (mobile hospital unit) includes medicines, ICU setup, and surgical equipment, capable of treating around 200 patients on the ground.
Department of Posts Signs MoU with DTDC Express Limited to Boost Logistics & E-commerce Delivery
- The Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications signed an MoU with DTDC Express Limited to strengthen India’s logistics and e-commerce ecosystem.
- The partnership aims to combine DoP’s extensive nationwide network with DTDC’s logistics expertise to enhance parcel delivery services, building on their collaboration that began in 2025.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Signs Tech Transfer Pact with DRDO for Naval GT-IRSS System
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited signed a licensing agreement (LAToT) with Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, a lab under the Defence Research and Development Organisation, for technology transfer.
- The agreement covers the Gas Turbine–Infrared Suppression System (GT-IRSS) for naval vessels, with BHEL responsible for fabrication, installation, and commissioning of the LM2500-based system developed by NSTL-DRDO.
International News
China Launches Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3
- China successfully launched the Pakistani satellite PRSC-EO3 from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre using a Long March-6 rocket on 26 April.
- The satellite was placed into its planned orbit, marking another milestone in space cooperation between China and Pakistan.
Banking And Financial News
GST collections in India hit a record ₹2.42 Lakh Crore in April 2026
- India’s Goods and Services Tax collections reached an all-time high of ₹2.42 lakh crore in April 2026, reflecting strong economic activity.
- The collections recorded a Year-on-Year growth of 8.7% compared to April last year (₹2.33 lakh crore).
GST Collection of Previous Months
- January 2026 – 1.93 lakh crore
- February 2026 – 1.83 Lakh Crore
- March 2026 – 2 lakh crore
- March 2025 – March 2026 à 22 lakh crore (8.3% increase over 20 lakh crore)
- April 2026 – ₹2.42 lakh crore
Appointment News
Ashutosh Gowariker Appointed Festival Director for 57th International Film Festival of India
- Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed as the Festival Director for the 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India, to be held in Goa.
- The International Film Festival of India, established in 1952, is South Asia’s oldest film festival.
- The festival is jointly organised by the National Film Development Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Entertainment Society of Goa.
Anupinder Singh Grewal Appointed President of National Company Law Tribunal
- Anupinder Singh Grewal has been appointed as the President of the National Company Law Tribunal for a 5-year term or until the age of 67, whichever is earlier.
- The National Company Law Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body under the Companies Act, 2013, dealing with corporate disputes, insolvency, and company law matters.
Shreyas Iyer Named Brand Ambassador for F1 Programme in India
- Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the F1 programme in India by Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited.
- The announcement coincided with the launch of the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, a national-level esports event aimed at identifying and nurturing digital racing talent.
Recent Brand Ambassador
- Carlos Alcaraz – Infosys
- Smriti Mandhana – Agilitas Sports for One8 Brand
- Blanka Vlašić – World 10K Bengaluru 2026
- R. Rahman – Yamaha Music India Private Ltd
- Jasprit Bumrah – Uniqlo (subsidiary of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd)
Rohit Jain Appointed as RBI Deputy Governor for Three-Year Term
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Rohit Jain as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- His appointment is for a tenure of three years, and he succeeds T. Rabi Sankar.
- Prior to this role, he was serving as an Executive Director (ED) at the RBI.
About Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Founded – 1 April 1935
- RBI Nationalized – 1 January 1949
- Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
- RBI set up – Hilton Young Commission
- 1st Governor – Sir Osborne Smith (Australia)
- 1st Indian Governor – CD Deshmukh
- 26th Governor – Sanjay Malhotra;26th (replace Shaktikanta Das)
- RBI Deputy Governor (4) – 1. Rohit Jain
- Swaminathan Janakiraman
- Poonam Gupta
- Shirish Chandra Murmu
Defence News
INS Mahendragiri Delivered to Indian Navy
- INS Mahendragiri, the sixth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), has been delivered to the Indian Navy at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.
- It is the fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, enhancing India’s indigenous naval capabilities.
Important Days
2 May – World Tuna Day
- World Tuna Day is observed every year on 2 May to raise awareness about the importance of tuna fish and sustainable fishing practices.
- Theme 2026 – Sustaining Tuna, Sustaining Nations and Advocating for Tuna Conservation
- The day highlights the need for conservation of tuna species and maintaining a balanced marine ecosystem.
2 May – International Harry Potter Day
- International Harry Potter Day is celebrated every year on 2 May to honour the legacy of the Harry Potter series.
- The day marks the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, a key event symbolising the victory of good over evil.
- It recognises the global impact of the Harry Potter books written by J. K. Rowling
3 May – World Press Freedom Day
- World Press Freedom Day is observed every year on 3 May to highlight the importance of press freedom and freedom of expression.
- Theme 2026 – Shaping a Future of Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security
- The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, following a recommendation by UNESCO.
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