Current Affairs · 8 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 8 May 2026.
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day Observed (8 May)
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day was observed on 8 May, marking the birth anniversary of Red Cross founder Henry Dunant.
World Thalassaemia Day Observed (8 May)
World Thalassaemia Day was observed on 8 May to raise awareness about thalassaemia, an inherited blood disorder.
World Athletics Day 2026 observed on 7 May with theme Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers
World Athletics Day was observed on 7 May 2026 with the theme 'Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers'.
School Management Committee Guidelines 2026 launched by Union Education Ministry
The Education Ministry launched SMC Guidelines 2026 on 6 May 2026 to strengthen community participation in school governance under RTE Act Section 21.
100th N-Gen Post Office inaugurated at NEHU in Shillong
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually inaugurated the 100th N-Gen Post Office at NEHU, Shillong, on 6 May 2026.
MoSPI updates GSVA and GSDP base year to 2022-23 in May 2026
MoSPI released uniform guidelines on 7 May 2026 to compile GSVA and GSDP estimates using 2022-23 as the new base year.
NITI Aayog releases school education policy report with 14.71 lakh schools data
NITI Aayog released a school education report on 6 May 2026 covering 14.71 lakh schools and 24.69 crore students across India.
TDB and NTF Energy Solutions sign deal for indigenous Type-IV CNG cylinder facility
On 7 May 2026, TDB signed an agreement with NTF Energy Solutions to set up a commercial facility for indigenous Type-IV composite CNG cylinders.
Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards 2026 regional winner from India announced
Indian science teacher Soma Mandal won the South Asia regional title of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards on 8 May 2026.
Skyroot Aerospace becomes India’s first space-tech unicorn in May 2026
Skyroot Aerospace raised $60 million on 7 May 2026 and reached a $1.1 billion valuation, becoming India’s first space-tech unicorn.
Delhi to host 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship in July-August 2026
New Delhi will host the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship from 27 July to 2 August 2026 at Thyagraj Stadium.
JANANI digital maternal health platform launched by Union Health Ministry in May 2026
The Health Ministry launched JANANI on 7 May 2026 to track maternal and child health records through QR-enabled MCH cards and ABHA-based registration.