Current Affairs · 7 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 7 May 2026.
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti Observed (7 May)
The birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore was observed on 7 May, honouring the poet and the first non-European Nobel laureate in Literature.
Maharashtra Cabinet approves new engineering college in Solapur and upgrades tribal schools
The Maharashtra Cabinet approved school upgradation, a new government engineering college in Solapur and takeover of Tuljapur engineering college.
Delhi revises pay for vocational and Samagra Shiksha teachers
The Delhi Government approved higher monthly pay for vocational teachers and Samagra Shiksha teachers, covering 1,131 teachers and 784 centres.
Centre extends duty-free imports of yellow peas and black gram until 31 March 2027
The Centre extended duty-free imports of yellow peas and black gram until 31 March 2027 to stabilise pulse supply and prices.
South Coast Railway zone notified with headquarters at Visakhapatnam
The Union Government notified the South Coast Railway zone, headquartered in Visakhapatnam, to become operational from 1 June 2026.
India and Vietnam set $25 billion trade target by 2030 and agree on 2+2 dialogue
India and Vietnam agreed in New Delhi to raise bilateral trade to $25 billion by 2030 and create a 2+2 dialogue mechanism.
ESIC launches free annual health check-up for workers aged 40 and above
The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched a free annual health check-up initiative across the ESIC network for eligible workers.
MoHFW launches Swasth Bharat portal to integrate India’s digital health systems
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Swasth Bharat portal on 6 May 2026 to unify health programme data on one digital platform.
Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed CBFC chairperson for three years
The Government of India appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati as CBFC chairperson on 6 May 2026 for a three-year term.
India-EU joint EV battery recycling call launched under TTC with €15.2 million funding
India and the European Union launched a joint call on 5 May 2026 to develop EV battery recycling technologies with €15.2 million funding.
China wins Thomas Cup and South Korea wins Uber Cup in Horsens, Denmark
China won the 2026 Thomas Cup and South Korea won the 2026 Uber Cup in the biennial BWF team championships held in Horsens, Denmark.
WAVES Doc Bazaar second edition to be held in Mumbai from 16 to 18 June 2026
The second edition of WAVES Doc Bazaar will be held at the NFDC Complex in Mumbai from 16 to 18 June 2026 alongside MIFF.