Current Affairs 2nd May 2026

Q.1. In April 2026, which bank collaborated with Kiwi to introduce the credit-on-UPI card for online transactions?
Ans. Punjab National Bank
Q.2. In April 2026, where was the first alkaline battery production facility in India put into service by Eveready Industries?
Ans. Jammu
Q.3. Which state hosted Rocklink India’s April 2026 establishment of the country’s first combined lithium-ion battery and rare earth recycling facility?
Ans. Uttar Pradesh
Q.4. Which fintech business was the first in the private sector to obtain direct membership in the Centralised Payment System (CPS) of the RBI?
Ans. Pay Point
Q.5. What date is World Malaria Day commemorated globally each year?
Ans. April 25
Q.6. In April 2026, who was named Director (Finance) of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC)?
Ans. Rajesh Kumar Agarwal
Q.7. When is National Panchayati Raj Day celebrated in India each year?
Ans. April 24
Q.8. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which prohibits tobacco sales to people born on or after January 1, 2009, was passed by the parliament of which nation?
Ans. UK
Q.9. Who was the first Indian cricket player to score more than one IPL century in less than fifty balls?
Ans. Abhishek Sharma
Q.10. In April 2026, who was named Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited’s CEO?
Ans. Parminder Singh
Q.11. In April 2026, who was named Nasscom’s Chairperson?
Ans. Srikanth Velamakanni