Today’s current affairs include the following:

1. Core Sector Growth Moderates to 5.2% in March: India’s core sectors, which are a crucial indicator of the country’s economic growth, slowed down to 5.2% in March, compared to 7.1% in February. This slowdown is attributed to the statistical effect of a high base.
2. World Tuna Day 2024 Observed Annually on May 2nd: World Tuna Day is celebrated annually on May 2nd to raise awareness about the critical importance of tuna conservation. Tuna is popular for its nutritional value and is a significant part of many cuisines around the world.
3. MCA Approves Hitesh Sethia as Jio Financial Services’ MD and CEO for 3 Years: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has granted its approval for Hitesh Sethia to serve as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jio Financial Services for a period of three years.
4. Gujarat Foundation Day 2024: Date, History, Significance and Celebrations: Gujarat Foundation Day is celebrated on May 1st to commemorate the formation of the state of Gujarat in 1960. The day is marked by various cultural and educational events across the state.
5. Maharashtra Foundation Day 2024: Date, History, Significance and Celebrations: Maharashtra Foundation Day is also celebrated on May 1st, commemorating the formation of the state of Maharashtra in 1960. The day is marked by various cultural and educational events across the state.
6. International Labour Day 2024 Celebrated on 1st May: International Labour Day, also known as May Day, is celebrated globally on May 1st to recognize the contributions and achievements of workers in the labor movement.
7. Important Days in May 2024, List of National and International: The month of May 2024 includes several important national and international days, including World Tuna Day, Gujarat Foundation Day, Maharashtra Foundation Day, and International Labour Day.
8. Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2024, Celebrating India’s Healthcare Initiative: Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated annually to commemorate the launch of the Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Mission, which aims to provide healthcare coverage to millions of Indians.

These are some of the key current affairs for May 2nd, 2024.

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