Current Affairs · 4 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 4 May 2026.
Hospital Fire Safety Week Observed (4–10 May)
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observed a nationwide Fire Safety Week from 4 to 10 May to strengthen fire-safety standards across healthcare facilities.
Hyderabad Yoga Mahotsav sets Asia record with 6,000 Bhujangasana participants
The Ministry of Ayush held Yoga Mahotsav in Hyderabad on May 2, 2026 and over 6,000 participants set an Asia Book of Records mark.
Nepal ordinance removes 1,594 political appointees in May 2026
Nepal issued an ordinance on May 2, 2026 terminating 1,594 political appointees made before March 26, 2026.
Lok Sabha Speaker reconstitutes key parliamentary committees for 2026–27
Four parliamentary committees were reconstituted from May 1, 2026, with KC Venugopal retaining the PAC chairmanship.
Canada’s CSIS flags Khalistani extremists as national security threat in May 2026
In May 2026, Canada’s CSIS designated Canada-based Khalistani extremists as a national security threat.
India notifies 100% FDI in insurance sector under automatic route
India notified 100% FDI in the domestic insurance sector under the automatic route, with LIC still capped at 20%.
NITI Aayog gets two full-time members; total strength rises to seven in April 2026
Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya were appointed full-time members of NITI Aayog, taking the total to seven.
GalaxEye Space launches 190 kg Mission Drishti on SpaceX Falcon 9
GalaxEye Space launched its 190 kg Earth observation satellite Mission Drishti on May 3, 2026 aboard SpaceX Falcon 9.
India-Cambodia CINBAX-II military exercise began on May 4, 2026
The second India-Cambodia bilateral exercise CINBAX-II ran from May 4 to 17, 2026 in Cambodia with 120 Indian and 160 Cambodian personnel.
Prasoon Joshi appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati in May 2026
Prasoon Joshi was appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati on May 2, 2026 by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
RBI Deputy Governor appointment: Rohit Jain gets 3-year term from May 3, 2026
Rohit Jain was appointed RBI Deputy Governor for three years from May 3, 2026, under the RBI Act, 1934.