Current Affairs · 1 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 1 May 2026.
International Workers' Day (May Day) Observed (1 May)
International Workers' Day was observed on 1 May to honour the contributions of workers and the labour movement worldwide.
Chitra Pournami Celebrated in Tamil Nadu (1 May)
Chitra Pournami, the full-moon day of the Tamil month Chithirai, was celebrated in Tamil Nadu with temple observances honouring Chitragupta.
International Labour Day 2026 observed on 1 May with psychosocial health theme
International Labour Day was observed on 1 May 2026 with the ILO theme on a healthy psychosocial working environment.
RBI to phase in OTC FX derivatives reporting from July 2027
The RBI will introduce a phased reporting framework for rupee-linked OTC foreign exchange derivatives from 1 July 2027.
BHEL and DRDO sign technology transfer pact for naval GT-IRSS
BHEL signed a licensing agreement with DRDO’s NSTL on 28 April 2026 for the naval LM2500 Gas Turbine Infrared Suppression System.
DGCA clears India’s first commercial seaplane service for Lakshadweep
DGCA granted an Air Operator Certificate to SkyHop Aviation on 1 May 2026 for India’s first dedicated commercial seaplane service.
Google begins work on $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam
Google laid the foundation for a ₹1.35 lakh crore AI hub in Visakhapatnam with a 1-gigawatt data centre ecosystem.
Synergy Quantum appoints Lt Gen Madhavan Nair as Strategic Defence Advisor
Synergy Quantum named former National Cyber Security Coordinator Lt Gen Madhavan Unnikrishnan Nair as Strategic Defence Advisor.
Indian women win sixth straight Asian Beach Games kabaddi gold
India’s women won beach kabaddi gold and the men won silver at the Asian Beach Games 2026 in Sanya, China.
FIFA amends rules to allow Afghan women players in international matches
On 29 April 2026, FIFA changed its Governance Regulations to permit Afghan female players in international matches.
MoSPI summit in Bhubaneswar focuses on harmonising administrative data
MoSPI held a national summit in Bhubaneswar on 29-30 April 2026 and released Women and Men in India 2025 indicators.
IPPB launches SHG Savings Account for women-led rural groups
India Post Payments Bank launched a zero-balance SHG Savings Account on 30 April 2026 with doorstep banking support through the postal network.