Current Affairs for Exams

ADB Announces $70 Billion Plan for Cross-Border Power Grids and Digital Infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank announced a $70 billion plan to build cross-border power grids and digital infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific by 2035, including …

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Polity & Governance

India Ranked 157th in 2026 World Press Freedom Index

India was ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, with a score of 31.96. Norway topped the list and …

Juspay Partners with NPCI Bharat BillPay to Launch Banking Connect SDK Platform

Fintech firm Juspay has tied up with NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) to launch a new switch and SDK for the Banking Connect platform, simplifying how …

IIT Madras Holds First-Ever Technology Summit in New Delhi

IIT Madras held its first-ever Technology Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, inaugurated by the Union Education Minister. It announced research tie-ups with NTPC, BPCL, …

Second BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting Held in Thiruvananthapuram

India hosted the Second BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on 6–7 May 2026 under its 2026 BRICS Presidency. Eleven member countries discussed jobs, …

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05 May 2026

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GalaxEye Space Launches 'Mission Drishti', Largest Satellite Built by a Private Indian Company

On 3 May 2026, Bengaluru-based GalaxEye Space launched 'Mission Drishti' aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The 190 kg satellite is the largest built by a …

Bengaluru Ranked World's Fastest-Growing Major City Through 2035 in Savills Growth Hubs Index

Bengaluru topped the Savills Growth Hubs Index as the world's fastest-growing major city through 2035, out of 245 cities. Its growth is driven by a …

HSBC Mutual Fund Launches RedHex SIF, a New Specialised Investment Fund Brand

HSBC Mutual Fund launched RedHex SIF, a Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) brand, on 4 May 2026. SIF is a new SEBI-approved category for experienced and …

04 May 2026

1 articles

SACHET: Indigenous System Powering India’s Cell Broadcast Disaster Alert Network

India’s Cell Broadcast Alert System for disaster warnings is powered by SACHET, an indigenous technology developed by C-DOT that sends instant alerts to mobile phones …

03 May 2026

5 articles

Art & Culture

International Dance Day Celebrated on 29 April

International Dance Day is celebrated on 29 April every year, marking the birth anniversary of Jean-Georges Noverre. Supported by UNESCO, it promotes dance as a …

Sun Pharma Announces $11.75 Billion Acquisition of Organon & Co.

Sun Pharma has announced an $11.75 billion all-cash acquisition of global healthcare firm Organon & Co. – one of the largest overseas deals by an …

Social Issues

World Day for Safety and Health at Work Observed on 28 April

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on 28 April every year. Led by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), it promotes …

India’s Industrial Output Growth Slows to 4.1% in March 2026, a Five-Month Low

India’s industrial output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew 4.1% in March 2026 – a five-month low – mainly due to slower …

Skyroot Aerospace Develops Vikram-1, India’s First Privately Built Orbital Rocket

Skyroot Aerospace is developing Vikram-1, India’s first orbital rocket built by a private firm. Supported by IN-SPACe and ISRO, it is designed for low-cost, on-demand …

02 May 2026

6 articles

Foundation Laid for ₹1.35 Lakh Crore AI Hub in Visakhapatnam

The foundation was laid for a ₹1.35 lakh crore Artificial Intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, planned as a large data centre ecosystem expected to …

Lakshadweep to Get India's First Commercial Seaplane Service

Lakshadweep is set to get India's first commercial seaplane service, approved by the DGCA, connecting five islands with the mainland and supported by the UDAN …

Rohit Jain Appointed Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

Rohit Jain, earlier an Executive Director at the RBI, was appointed Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in May 2026, with nearly 30 …

Polity & Governance

Bharat Khera Appointed Secretary of the MSME Ministry

Bharat Khera, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

Social Issues

ILO Announces Theme for International Labour Day 2026

The International Labour Organisation set 'Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment' as the theme for International Labour Day 2026, observed on 1 May, focusing on …

Biometric Authentication System Launched for Online Card Payments

A biometric authentication system using fingerprint and face recognition was launched for online card payments in India, aiming to replace SMS OTP and reduce fraud, …