Current Affairs · 4–10 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 4–10 May 2026, grouped by day.
10 May 2026
2 storiesWorld Lupus Day Observed (10 May)
World Lupus Day was observed on 10 May to raise awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, and the needs of patients worldwide.
BHEL wins major international refinery contract for Nigeria project in 2026
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, a useful industry and international business fact.
9 May 2026
10 storiesIndia and Trinidad & Tobago Sign Eight MoUs
India and Trinidad & Tobago signed eight MoUs covering tourism, healthcare, infrastructure, security and capacity building during the External Affairs Minister's visit.
NCRB data: Bengaluru records India’s highest suicide rate among major metros in 2024
NCRB data released on 7 May 2026 showed Bengaluru had the highest suicide rate among major Indian metros in 2024.
Labour Ministry launches annual health check-up for workers aged 40+ under Labour Codes
The Ministry of Labour & Employment launched a nationwide annual health check-up initiative for workers aged 40 years and above on 7 May 2026.
India hosts first ISO TC 20/SC 14 space systems meetings in New Delhi
India hosted the ISO TC 20/SC 14 meetings on space systems and operations for the first time in New Delhi on 8 May 2026.
Bihar NDA cabinet expansion: 32 ministers sworn in at Gandhi Maidan in May 2026
Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered oath to 32 ministers of the Bihar NDA alliance on 7 May 2026.
DFS Insurance Division tops GRAI March 2026 rankings; CPGRAMS grievance review details
The Insurance Division of the Department of Financial Services ranked first in GRAI Group A for March 2026.
DRDO-IAF TARA glide weapon test: first modular range-extension kit off Odisha coast
DRDO and the IAF conducted the maiden flight-trial of the indigenous TARA glide weapon off Odisha on 7 May 2026.
52nd All India Sainik Schools Principals’ Conference held at Kazhakoottam, Kerala
The 52nd All India Sainik Schools Principals’ Conference was inaugurated at Kazhakoottam, Kerala on 7 May 2026.
India’s 1st BRICS SME Working Group Meeting held under 2026 chairship
India hosted the first BRICS SME Working Group Meeting on 24 April 2026 under its 2026 chairship.
India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference opens in New Delhi in May 2026
AIOS-AFOU 2026, India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference, is scheduled at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on 9–10 May 2026.
8 May 2026
12 storiesWorld 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.
7 May 2026
12 storiesRabindranath 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.
6 May 2026
12 storiesCentre Approves Increase in Supreme Court Judge Strength to 37
The Centre approved a proposal to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges to 37, to help manage rising case loads.
Cabinet Approves ₹5,659 Crore Mission for Cotton Productivity
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹5,659 crore Mission for Cotton Productivity for the 2026-31 cycle to raise yields and support cotton farmers.
Centre Notifies New South Coast Railway Zone at Visakhapatnam
The Centre notified a new South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone with its headquarters at Visakhapatnam, becoming one of the Indian Railways' zones.
NCERT Rolls Out 'PRASHAST 2.0' for Early Disability Identification
NCERT rolled out 'PRASHAST 2.0', a tool for the early identification of disabilities among schoolchildren to enable timely support and inclusive education.
Bhutan and World Bank sign $515 million financing for 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project
Bhutan signed a $515 million financing agreement with the World Bank for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project, a PPP with Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation.
UIDAI and NFSU sign five-year pact for cybersecurity and digital forensic resilience
UIDAI and NFSU entered a five-year collaboration to strengthen cybersecurity, digital forensics, AI, blockchain, deepfake detection and cryptography.
SCBs record 15.9% non-food credit growth in FY 2025-26, outstanding credit reaches ₹212.9 lakh crore
Scheduled Commercial Banks recorded 15.9% non-food credit growth in FY 2025-26, with outstanding credit reaching ₹212.9 lakh crore by March 2026.
National Conference on Rare Diseases opens in New Delhi on 5–6 May 2026 with ₹50 lakh treatment support
The Union Health Ministry inaugurated the two-day National Conference on Rare Diseases in New Delhi on 5–6 May 2026, highlighting ₹50 lakh treatment support and 15 Centres of Excellence.
India-Japan health cooperation meeting held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi in May 2026
India and Japan held the 3rd Joint Committee Meeting on Healthcare at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, co-chaired by J P Nadda and Kimi Onoda.
MoD signs ₹1,476 crore BEL contract for 5 mobile electronic systems for Indian Army
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,476 crore contract with BEL for five Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems for the Indian Army under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
Union Cabinet clears Supreme Court judge strength hike to 37 and Mission for Cotton Productivity in May 2026
On 6 May 2026, the Union Cabinet approved a bill to raise Supreme Court judge strength from 33 to 37 and also cleared a ₹5,659.22 crore Mission for Cotton Productivity.
World Asthma Day 2026 observed on 5 May with focus on access to anti-inflammatory inhalers
World Asthma Day 2026 was observed on 5 May under GINA with the theme on access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma.
5 May 2026
10 storiesHazaribagh to Become India's First Pearl Farming Cluster
Hazaribagh in Jharkhand was set to become India's first pearl-farming cluster, promoting freshwater pearl cultivation as a livelihood activity.
India ranks 157th in 2026 World Press Freedom Index released by RSF
India ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published on 5 May 2026 by RSF.
India stays on USTR Special 301 Priority Watch List in 2026 over IPR enforcement concerns
The USTR retained India on the 2026 Special 301 Priority Watch List, citing weak intellectual property rights protection and enforcement.
Sikkim becomes India’s first paperless judiciary state with full e-filing and digital case management
On 5 May 2026, Sikkim was declared India’s first paperless judiciary state, marking a major shift to e-filing and digital archiving in courts.
MHA notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026: OCI moves fully digital and minor dual passports barred
The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 on 1 May 2026, creating an electronic OCI framework and tightening rules for minors holding Indian passports.
India’s Palk Strait swimmer Ishank Singh sets youngest and fastest world record
Seven-year-old Ishank Singh from Ranchi crossed the 29-km Palk Strait from Sri Lanka to India in 9 hours and 50 minutes on 30 April 2026.
North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj spotlights indigenous defence technology and 284 companies
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the three-day North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj from 4 to 6 May 2026, with 284 companies showcasing defence technologies.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands set Guinness record with 60 x 40 metre underwater national flag
On 2 May 2026, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands set a Guinness World Record by deploying a 60 by 40 metre underwater Indian national flag at Radhanagar Beach.
ADB unveils $70 billion Asia-Pacific power grid and digital highway plan by 2035
On 3 May 2026, ADB announced a $70 billion plan to build cross-border power grids and digital infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific by 2035.
South Korea launches CAS500-2, its first privately built Earth observation satellite, on SpaceX Falcon 9
South Korea launched the CAS500-2 Earth observation satellite on 3 May 2026 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
4 May 2026
11 storiesHospital 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.