Current Affairs – May 03 2023
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Current Affairs – May 03 2023
1. Wayanad District Tops ODF Plus Ranking
Wayanad, a district in the southern Indian state of Kerala, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first ODF Plus district in India. This is a significant milestone in the country’s efforts towards maintaining cleanliness and sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission).
What is ODF?
ODF stands for Open Defecation Free. The ODF programme is part of the Swachh Bharat Mission, which was launched on October 2, 2014, by the Indian government to achieve cleanliness and sanitation across the country.
2. Indian Naval Ships Reach Singapore for ASEAN-2023
- ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise 2023 is scheduled to be practised between May 02 to May 04 for the first phase i.e. the Harbour Phase.
- In the next Sea Phase, the event will be held on May 07 and May 08. For the program, INS Satpura and INS Delhi have arrived along with their Commandant Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh at Changi Naval Port located in Singapore.
- While there are 10 member states of the ASEAN group, India is among the dialogue partners of this alliance. The nautical event is organised to promote interoperability and activate old ties in the maritime domain.
3. Margherita Della Valle named as CEO of Vodafone
Margherita Della Valle has been interim CEO of Vodafone Group since Nick Read stepped down in December 2022. Vodafone Group announced that Della Valle has been named as permanent Chief Executive. Della Valle’s career at Vodafone has included marketing, operational, commercial and financial positions.
Della Valle has been with Vodafone for nearly 30 years, serving in various roles between 1994 and 2007 until she became the company’s CFO for its European operations. She became the Group financial controller in 2010, before rising to deputy CFO in 2015 and CFO in 2018.
4. Apple, Google collaborate to combat creepy tracking tactics
Apple and Google, together with Samsung and other companies like Tile, Chipolo, and Pebblebee, have collaborated to combat unwanted tracking through Bluetooth devices that were initially designed to help locate lost items such as keys or luggage.
These companies have jointly submitted a proposal to create standards for preventing secret surveillance on Apple’s AirTag trackers and similar products.
While AirTags have become popular for helping users locate lost property, they have also been misused by stalkers to track unsuspecting individuals, making this joint proposal all the more necessary.
5. World Press Freedom Index 2023: India ranks 161 out of 180 countries
According to the latest report from global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF), India has slipped to the 161st position out of 180 countries in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index. The report was released by RSF, and it indicates a decline in India’s ranking for press freedom.
What is World Press Freedom Index?
The World Press Freedom Index is based on five different factors that are used to calculate scores and rank countries. These five sub-indicators include the Political indicator, Economic indicator, Legislative indicator, Social indicator, and Security indicator.
6. A book titled “MADE IN INDIA :75 Years of Business and Enterprise” by Amitabh Kant
Retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Amitabh Kant, who served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) (2016-2022), has authored a new book titled “Made In India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise” published by the Rupa Publications India.
7. Luca Brecel wins snooker World Championship title
Luca Brecel, the 28-year-old Belgian snooker player, has claimed his first world title after defeating Mark Selby in a thrilling final at the Crucible in Sheffield. The match went down to the wire, with Selby putting up a strong fightback to push Brecel to the brink. However, Brecel held his nerve and eventually prevailed with an 18-15 victory.
8. World Asthma Day 2023 observed on 2nd May
World Asthma Day is a yearly event that takes place on the first Tuesday of May. Its aim is to increase awareness and encourage better management and care of asthma on a global scale. The day is coordinated by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) in partnership with healthcare providers, patient groups, and public health agencies. In 2023, World Asthma Day observed on May 2.
World Asthma Day 2023: Theme
The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has designated “Asthma Care for All” as the theme for the 2023 World Asthma Day.
9. World Press Freedom Day 2023 observed on 3rd May
Every year on May 3, we observe World Press Freedom Day to increase understanding about the significance of a press that is free and not influenced by external forces. The occasion emphasizes the importance of unrestricted journalism and advocates for the fundamental right of freedom of speech.
World Press Freedom Day 2023- Theme
This year’s World Press Freedom Day focuses on the theme of “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for All Other Human Rights,”.
