Quiz: Daily Current Affairs: 2 May 2026 Important Current Affairs
Who has received the Whitley Award 2026 or Green Oscar?
Barkha Subba and Parveen Sheikh have received this award for environmental conservation at the grassroots level.
- > It is known as the Green Oscar
- > It started in 1994
- > It is given to environmental conservationists
- Whitley Fund for Nature is a London-based organization
- It supports grassroots conservation leaders
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| Award Name | Whitley Award |
| Known as | Green Oscar |
| Establishment | 1994 |
Which payment system has the IMF called the world's largest real-time payment system?
The IMF has recognized India's UPI as the world's largest real-time payment system based on transaction volume.
- > UPI is operated by NPCI
- > It is the main medium of digital transactions in India
- > Record transactions happened in 2025-26
- UPI is India's financial digital revolution
- It ensures real-time payments
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| Regulator | NPCI |
| Country | India |
| Transaction Volume | 24,162 crore |
Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of NCLT?
The Central Government has appointed Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal as the Chairperson of NCLT.
- > He has been appointed for 5 years
- > NCLT is constituted under the Companies Act, 2013
- > He will resolve corporate disputes
- NCLT is a quasi-judicial body
- It looks into insolvency-related disputes
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| Act | Companies Act, 2013 |
| Tenure | 5 years |
| Age Limit | 67 years |
Where is India's first green methanol plant being built?
India's first green methanol plant is being built in the Kutch region of Gujarat.
- > It will produce methanol from Prosopis juliflora
- > It will help in reducing carbon emissions
- > It will act as marine fuel
- Prosopis juliflora is an invasive plant
- It is harmful to the Kutch ecosystem
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Kutch, Gujarat |
| Raw Material | Prosopis juliflora |
| Significance | Carbon emission reduction |
In which year was the first International Workers' Day celebrated in India?
In 1923, the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan celebrated the first Workers' Day in Chennai.
- > It is celebrated on 1st May
- > It commemorates the Chicago incident
- > Its main demand was the right to an eight-hour workday
- Workers' Day is celebrated internationally
- It provides the right to employment according to the Constitution
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| Year | 1923 |
| Location | Chennai |
| Organizer | Labour Kisan Party |
Who has been appointed as the new Vice Chairman of Infosys?
Nitin Paranjpe has taken charge as the new Vice Chairman of Infosys.
- > Nandan Nilekani remains as the Chairman
- > Infosys is an IT company
- > It is one of the largest organizations in India
- Infosys is one of India's IT giants
- The company's headquarters is in Bengaluru
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| Position | Vice Chairman |
| Company | Infosys |
| Chairman | Nandan Nilekani |
In which state is the Ippapuvulu Panduga festival celebrated?
Ippapuvulu Panduga or Mahua Flower Festival is celebrated in the Adilabad district of Telangana.
- > It is a tribal festival
- > Food is prepared from Mahua flowers
- > It is nutritious
- Mahua flower is known as Ippa in Telugu language
- The festival is part of the tribal culture
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| State | Telangana |
| District | Adilabad |
| Speciality | Tribal Festival |
Which report has stated that India's major cities are the source of 60 percent of the GDP?
This information is mentioned in NITI Aayog's 'Moving Towards Effective City Government' report.
- > There are 47 cities with more than 1 million population
- > Emphasis has been placed on urban infrastructure development
- > There is a recommendation to increase the powers of the Mayor
- NITI Aayog is a think tank
- It is associated with India's planning
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| Report Name | Moving Towards Effective City Government |
| Organization | NITI Aayog |
| Contribution | 60 percent GDP |
Who is the new DGP of Telangana?
C.V. Anand has taken charge as the new DGP of Telangana from 1st May 2026.
- > He succeeded B. Shivadhar Reddy
- > He is a senior IPS officer
- > The appointment is effective from 1st May
- DGP is the highest police rank
- It works at the state level
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| Position | DGP |
| Predecessor | B. Shivadhar Reddy |
| Current | C.V. Anand |
Which article prohibits child labour in India?
Child labour is prohibited under Article 24 of the Indian Constitution.
- > It is part of Fundamental Rights
- > Article 23 prohibits forced labour
- > Important for protecting the rights of workers
- The Constitution protects workers
- Child labour is a social evil
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| Rights | Fundamental Rights |
| Clause | Article 24 |
| Topic | Prohibition of Child Labour |





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