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Current Affairs 01 May 2025
International Labour Day 2025
- International Labour Day 2025 will be celebrated worldwide on Thursday, 1st May 2025. Dedicated to recognising the efforts, sacrifices, and achievements of the global workforce, this day serves as a powerful reminder of the historic struggles that shaped the rights and protections workers enjoy today.
- The roots of International Labour Day lie in the late 19th-century labour movement in the United States. On May 1, 1886, thousands of American workers began a nationwide strike demanding an eight-hour workday.
- The movement reached a tragic peak during the Haymarket Affair in Chicago, where a bomb blast led to the deaths of seven police officers and at least four civilians. In 1889, the Second International declared May 1 as International Workers’ Day to commemorate this historic struggle.
- Labour Day in India : First celebrated in India in 1923 in Chennai (then Madras) by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan, led by Comrade Singaravelu Chettiar. The red flag symbolizing labour rights was used for the first time in this event.
- The day also coincides with Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day, which mark the formation of these states in 1960.
- Labour Laws in India – Structure and Reforms
- India’s labour law framework has undergone major consolidation in recent years.
- The Four Labour Codes
- Code on Wages, 2019 – Regulates minimum wages, payment of wages, bonus, and equal remuneration.
- Industrial Relations Code, 2020 – Deals with trade unions, strikes, and worker-employer dispute resolution.
- Social Security Code, 2020 – Covers PF, ESI, maternity benefits, gratuity, and gig worker welfare.
- Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 – Ensures workplace safety, health standards, and working hours.
- Constitutional and Legal Provisions for Labour Rights in India
- Article 23 & 24: Prohibit forced labour and child labour.
- Article 39: Advocates for equal pay for equal work.
- Article 41 & 43: Right to work, secure employment, and living wage.
- Major Government Initiatives
- e-Shram Portal: National database for unorganised workers.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana: Pension scheme for informal workers.
- MGNREGA: Provides 100 days of wage employment to rural households.
- National Career Service (NCS): Platform for job seekers and employers.
PM Modi To Inaugurate WAVES Summit
- India will host the first World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the four-day summit.
- The event will provide a global platform for discussions on the future of the audio-visual and entertainment industry. The summit with the tagline ‘Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries’ is poised to position India as a global hub for media, entertainment, and digital innovation.
- It will integrate films, OTT, gaming, comics, digital media, Artificial Intelligence, broadcasting, and emerging tech, making it a comprehensive showcase of India’s media and entertainment prowess. Prime Minister Modi will also visit the Creatosphere and interact with creators selected from the 32 Create in India Challenges.
Caste Enumeration In Upcoming Census
- Government has decided to include the caste enumeration as part of the next census. The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has decided in this regard.
- Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed about the cabinet decision. Mr Vaishnaw said the move demonstrates that the Narendra Modi government is committed to the values and interests of the society and country, like in the past when it had introduced ten per cent reservation for the economically weaker sections without causing stress in any section of the society. British India’s last full caste enumeration was done in 1931.
- In 2023, Bihar became the first Indian state to conduct an independent caste census after independence.
- Karnataka conducted its own state-level caste survey in 2023–24, but it faced community-based backlash and credibility issues.
- Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a new highway from Shillong to Silchar for 22 thousand 864 crore rupees. Mr Vaishnaw informed that the length of the highway will be over 166 kilometres and it will improve connectivity to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and the Barak valley region of Assam.
- The CCEA also approved a fair and remunerative price of sugarcane for the sugar season 2025-26 at 355 rupees per quintal for farmers. Mr. Vaishaw added that the decision will benefit five crore sugarcane farmers.
SUFALAM 2025
- Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), in collaboration with the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM)-Kundli, Haryana organized the SUFALAM 2025.
- Strategic Collaborations: An MoU was signed between NIFTEM-K and FICSI to enhance food tech innovation and skill development across the value chain.
- Technology Transfer Milestones: Technologies like the Millet Nutribar and makhana-based cookies were officially transferred to food start-ups, boosting commercialization of research.
- SUFALAM 2025, Vision: To empower innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability in India’s food processing sector.
- Impact: The conclave facilitates collaboration, drives innovation, and accelerates growth in the food processing industry, with a focus on transforming startups into established businesses.
- India is the world’s second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables and ranks among the top producers of milk, pulses, spices, and cereals.
- The agri-food sector contributes significantly to GDP and provides livelihoods to over 50% of the population.
- National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), NIFTEMis a premier institution in India dedicated to food technology and management.
- Establishment: NIFTEM was established in 2012 under the aegis of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India.
- Focus Areas: It is a center of excellence in food technology and entrepreneurship.
Prime Minister of Canada
- Mark Carney will continue as Prime Minister of Canada as Liberal Party has won the election for House of Commons. Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre conceded defeat after failing to bring an end to the dominance of the Liberal Party.
- The political newcomer and former banker Carney successfully steered the Liberals to an outstanding victory after running neck-and-neck with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in the lead-up to election day. However, Canada is still counting votes and the Liberal party is leading in 168 seats while they need 172 for a majority.
- If they clear the threshold, they will secure a majority government. If they get less than 172 seats – as they did under Justin Trudeau in 2021 – they will need the support of other parties.
- In his victory speech in Ontario’s Nepean, Carney said, US President Trump is trying to break Canadians so that America can own them, asserting that, that will never ever happen. More than once, the PM stressed that Canada is prepared to take on the US.
Government Revamps National Security Advisory Board
- Union government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB). Alok Joshi, a former Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), has been appointed as the head of the NSAB.
- Six more members have also been inducted into the board. The members include Former Western Air Commander Air Marshal P.M. Sinha, former Southern Army Commander Lieutenant General A.K. Singh, and Rear Admiral Monty Khanna, all retired military officers. Rajiv Ranjan Verma and Manmohan Singh are the two retired members of the Indian Police Service. B Venkatesh Varma is a retired IFS officer in the seven-member board.
Nepal To Restrict Everest Permits To Climbers
- Nepal will issue Everest permits only to climbers with experience of scaling at least one of the Himalayan nation’s 7,000-metre (22,965 ft) peaks, according to the draft of a new law aimed at reducing overcrowding and improving safety.
- Nepal, which is heavily reliant on climbing, trekking and tourism for foreign exchange, has faced criticism for permitting too many climbers, including inexperienced ones, to try to ascend the 8,849-metre (29,032 ft) peak.
- This often results in long queues of climbers in the ‘death Zone’, an area below the summit with insufficient natural oxygen for survival.
- Overcrowding has been blamed for the high number of deaths on the mountain. At least 12 climbers died, and another five went missing on Everest’s slopes in 2023 when Nepal issued 478 permits. Eight climbers died last year.
- Mount Everest, known officially and locally as Sagarmatha in Nepal or Qomolangma in Tibet, is Earth’s highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border runs across its summit point.
- Elevation: 8,849 m
- First ascenders: Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay
- Mountain range: Himalayas, Mahalangur Himal
- First ascent: 29 May 1953
‘Ramanujan: Journey Of A Great Mathematician’
- National Archives of India launched a book titled ‘Ramanujan: Journey of a Great Mathematician’ in New Delhi. The book is a historical account that delves into the life and contributions of Indian Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
- It also documents Ramanujan’s journey, from his beginnings in Erode, Tamil Nadu, to his groundbreaking work in number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions.
- It also highlights how Ramanujan produced theorems and results that continue to astonish mathematicians worldwide. The book is authored by Arun Singhal and Dr Devendra Kumar Sharma.
Buddha Relic Of Sarnath In Vietnam
- Ministry of Culture, for the first time, is holding an exposition of the sacred Buddha Relic of Sarnath in Vietnam during the gala celebrations of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025. The exposition is being organised in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation.
- The relic will be ceremonially brought to Delhi today from Sarnath’s Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and will be placed at the National Museum for prayers and meditation.
- Tomorrow, the relic will be transported to Ho Chi Minh City on a special Indian Air Force aircraft, escorted by senior monks. A high-level delegation led by Minister Kiren Rijiju and the International Buddhist Confederation’s Secretary General, Ven. Shartse Khensur Rinpoche Jangchup Choeden will attend the Holy Exposition ceremonies. The sacred Relic will be ceremoniously enshrined, venerated, and worshipped from the 2nd to the 8th of May.
Current Affairs 01 May 2025 Question
- Who Appointed As Head Of Revamped National Security Advisory Board
A. Ashwini Vaishnaw
B. Alok Joshi
C. Ajit Doval
D. Rakesh Asthana
ANSWER: B - What Is Total Capital Cost Of 166.80 Km Greenfield Highway Project
A. ₹10,000 Crore
B. ₹15,000 Crore
C. ₹22,864 Crore
D. ₹30,000 Crore
ANSWER: C - What Cabinet Committee On Political Affairs Approved In Upcoming Census
A. Population reduction strategy
B. Language enumeration
C. Caste enumeration
D. Employment survey
ANSWER: C - What Is Main Responsibility Of The Cabinet Committee On Economic Affairs
A. Conducting Elections
B. Handling Economic Policy Matters
C. Managing Defence Strategies
D. Drafting Education Policy
ANSWER: B - Koraput Kalajeera Rice Got GI Status, Is Cultivated In Which State
A. Punjab
B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
ANSWER: B - Who Is Set To Become The First Indian To Visit The International Space Station
A. Rakesh Sharma
B. Sunita Williams
C. Shubhanshu Shukla
D. Kalpana Chawla
ANSWER: C - Which Spacecraft Will Be Used In Shubhanshu Shukla’s Mission To The ISS
A. Soyuz
B. Dragon
C. Orion
D. Gaganyaan
ANSWER: B - What Is Mount Everest Called In Nepal
A. Kangchenjunga
B. Annapurna
C. Sagarmatha
D. Dhaulagiri
ANSWER: C - The Summit Of Mount Everest Lies On Border Between Which Two Countries
A. India and Nepal
B. Nepal and China
C. India and China
D. Bhutan and China
ANSWER: B - When Is The 2025 Edition Of International Jazz Day Being Celebrated
A. 1 May
B. 29 April
C. 30 April
D. 28 April
ANSWER: C - Which City Is The Global Host For The 2025 International Jazz Day Celebration
A. New York
B. Paris
C. Abu Dhabi
D. London
ANSWER: C - Who Will Become The New Vice Chief Of The Indian Air Force On May 1, 2025
A. Air Marshal SP Dharkar
B. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
C. Air Marshal Narmadeshwar Tiwari
D. Lt Gen JP Matthew
ANSWER: C - Who Is Set To Take Over As The New Chief Of Integrated Defence Staff
A. Air Marshal SP Dharkar
B. Lt Gen JP Matthew
C. Air Marshal Narmadeshwar Tiwari
D. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
ANSWER: D - What Is The NISAR Mission A Collaboration Between
A. DRDO and ISRO
B. NASA and ISRO
C. ESA and ISRO
D. SpaceX and ISRO
ANSWER: B - Who Won A Fourth Term As Prime Minister Of Canada
A. Justin Trudeau
B. Mark Carney
C. Stephen Harper
D. Pierre Poilievre
ANSWER: B - By 2025-26, India’s Food Consumption Is Expected To Reach Approximately
A. US$ 500 billion
B. US$ 800 billion
C. US$ 1.2 trillion
D. US$ 2 trillion
ANSWER: C - In 2019, What Was Value Of India’s Processed Fruits And Vegetables Industry
A. US$ 10.2 billion
B. US$ 12.5 billion
C. US$ 15.4 billion
D. US$ 18.6 billion
ANSWER: C - Uturuncu Volcano, Is Located In Which Country
A. Indonesia
B. Brazil
C. Argentina
D. Bolivia
ANSWER: D - “Niveshak Shivir” Is A Joint Initiative Of Which Two Institutions
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India (IRDAI)
B. State Bank of India (SBI) and NITI Aayog
C. NITI Aayog and Reserve Bank of India (RBI0
D. Investor and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI)
ANSWER: D - Which Of The Following Indian Rulers Gave 500 Elephants To Seleucus Nicator
A. Samudragupta
B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Ashoka
D. Alexander
ANSWER: B
