Current Affairs 01-May-2019

Important Highlights-1st May 2019

Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane becomes the first player from India to join Hampshire.
Austrian tennis player Dominic Thiem bags 2019 Barcelona Open title. He defeating Russian Daniil Medvedev (6-4,6-0).
Raheem Sterling named the 2019 footballer of the year by the Football Writers Association (FWA).
Bengaluru based IT company-Wipro acquired Philippines largest personal care company Splash.
BCCI recommends 4 Indian Cricketers Bumrah, Shami, Jadeja, Poonam for Arjuna Award 2019.
AIFF recommends two Indian Footballers Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Jeje Lalpekhlua for Arjuna award 2019.
Former President of Republic of Ethiopia Negasso Gidada passed away at 75.

Nepal Clean-Up Campaign: Around 3,000 Kg Of Garbage Collected From Mt Everest Region

Nepal launched an ambitious Clean-Up Campaign on 14th of April 2019. It aims to bring back Solid Waste from the World's No. 1 Highest Peak-Mount Everest. No....

Benjamin Netanyahu Take Oath As New Israeli Prime Minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (age 69 years) was among the 120 newly-elected members who were sworn-into country's new Parliamen....

Japan New Emperor Naruhito Takes The Chrysanthemum Throne

The New Emperor of Japan Naruhito takes the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday. Naruhito (age 59 years) took the throne after Akihito's abdication....

Gujarat Celebrates its 60th Foundation Day

Gujarat celebrates its 60th Foundation Day. Every year, the day is celebrated in different Gujarat Districts by launching various welfare schemes. However, there is no official cel....

International Labour Day Observed Worldwide on 1st May

The International Labour Day is being observed worldwide on 1st May. It is also known as May Day. ....

01-May-2019 Current Affairs