Current Affairs for Exams

Cabinet Approves Rs. 365 Per Quintal Sugarcane FRP for 2026-27 Season

The CCEA has approved a Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of Rs. 365 per quintal for sugarcane for the 2026-27 season at a 10.25% recovery …

Second Joint Commanders' Conference Held in Jaipur

The second Joint Commanders' Conference was held in Jaipur on 7-8 May 2026 on the theme 'Military Capability in New Domains', attended by Defence Minister …

DEFENCE UPSC SSC

Bank Non-Food Credit Growth Rises to 15.9% in FY 2025-26

Scheduled Commercial Banks recorded 15.9% non-food credit growth in FY 2025-26, up from 10.9% the previous year, driven by higher lending to industry, agriculture and …

BANKING UPSC SSC

Environment

New Delhi to Host First International Big Cat Alliance Summit in June 2026

New Delhi will host the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit on 1-2 June 2026, organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS

India's First Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory Set Up in Chennai

The Ministry of Earth Sciences has set up India's first Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory in Chennai, built by IITM and CASRI, to improve weather …

DRDO Opens New CBRN Field Training Centre in Delhi

DRDO has inaugurated a new CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) Field Training and Demonstration Centre at Burari in Delhi, under the INMAS-led CBRN Centre …

UPSC SSC DEFENCE

06 May 2026

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Karnataka Launches Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru

Karnataka launched the Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru on 1 May 2026 to boost aerospace research. Karnataka was the …

UPSC STATE_PCS SSC

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 …

UPSC BANKING SSC

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 …

Polity & Governance

Sikkim Becomes India's First Paperless Judiciary State

Sikkim has become India's first paperless judiciary state, declared by the Chief Justice of India in Gangtok. Its courts now run on e-filing and digital …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS

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 …

BANKING UPSC SSC

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, …

UPSC BANKING SSC

North Tech Symposium 2026 Held in Prayagraj to Boost Indigenous Defence Technology

The North Tech Symposium (4–6 May 2026) was held in Prayagraj to promote indigenous defence technology. Organised by the Army's Northern and Central Commands with …

UPSC SSC DEFENCE

05 May 2026

6 articles

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 …

Polity & Governance

Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya Appointed Full-Time Members of NITI Aayog

The Union Government appointed Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya as full-time members of NITI Aayog, raising its full-time membership to seven. NITI Aayog, …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS

India and Cambodia Hold Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026

India and Cambodia held the bilateral military exercise CINBAX-II 2026 from 4 to 17 May 2026 in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia. It focused on counter-terrorism …

DEFENCE UPSC SSC

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 …