Weekly Current Affairs (May 2026 – Week 1) – Exam Revision Notes
1) International Current Affairs
Mexico City Sinking at 25 cm Per Year – NASA Satellite Imagery
New NASA satellite imagery confirms that Mexico City is sinking at nearly 25 cm per year, making it one of the world’s fastest-subsiding metropolitan areas. The city was built on an ancient lake bed, and excessive groundwater extraction combined with rapid urban development has caused the underlying aquifer to shrink — physically pulling the land surface downward.
Vietnam President’s State Visit to India – Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
During the state visit of the President of Vietnam, both countries elevated bilateral ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and signed 13 MoUs and agreements across strategic, economic, digital, and cultural domains.
New bilateral trade target of USD 25 billion by 2030. Vietnam joined India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). Establishment of a Site Interpretation Centre at My Son Sanctuary — a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam — reflecting India’s cultural diplomacy.
Apple Launches Clean Energy Initiatives in India – ₹100 Crore Initial Investment
Apple announced new clean energy and environmental initiatives in India to expand renewable energy infrastructure, reduce plastic pollution, and promote green entrepreneurship, partnering with CleanMax with an initial investment of ₹100 crore.
2) National Current Affairs
BRO Project Deepak – 66th Raising Day in Shimla
Project Deepak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 66th Raising Day on May 4, 2026 in Shimla. Established in 1961, it is one of BRO’s oldest projects, operating in the strategically vital districts of Kinnaur, Kullu, and Lahaul-Spiti. It built the historic Hindustan-Tibet Road and key stretches of the Manali-Leh Highway.
2026 Assembly Election Results – Major Political Realignments
| State / UT | Result | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) emerged as single largest party with 107 seats — a dramatic electoral debut | 234 |
| Kerala | Congress-led UDF returned to power after 10 years with 102 seats | 140 |
| West Bengal | BJP achieved a historic victory with 206 seats | 294 |
| Puducherry | NDA retained power with 18 seats | 30 |
| Assam | BJP-led NDA recorded a third consecutive term with 102 seats | 126 |
India’s First Commercial Mini/Micro-LED Display Facility Approved Under India Semiconductor Mission
The Union Cabinet approved two new semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) on May 5, 2026, both in Gujarat, with a cumulative investment of approximately ₹3,936 crore, expected to generate employment for 2,230 skilled professionals.
Crystal Matrix Limited, Dholera: India’s first commercial Mini/Micro-LED display facility, manufacturing display modules based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology — a landmark in India’s display manufacturing capability.
Suchi Semicon, Surat: An OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) facility for discrete semiconductor manufacturing.
Total projects cleared under ISM: 12 | Cumulative investment: ~₹1.64 lakh crore.
Somnath Swabhiman Parv 2026 – 1,000 Years and 75 Years
Somnath Temple — the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva — is marking two milestones in 2026: 1,000 years since the first recorded attack in 1026 and 75 years since its reopening after Independence in 1951. After Independence, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel resolved to rebuild the temple, which was ceremonially consecrated on 11 May 1951 by President Rajendra Prasad. PM Narendra Modi, also Chairman of the Somnath Trust, will visit the temple on May 11, 2026.
3) Andhra Pradesh Current Affairs
AP Announces Labour Addas and Worker Welfare Measures – International Workers’ Day
CM N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the establishment of Labour Addas across Andhra Pradesh, with 15 centres in the first phase. These will function not just as worker gathering points but as skill development hubs for days when work is unavailable. Announced at Pamidimukkala, Krishna district, on International Workers’ Day (May 1).
₹25,000 for marriage of workers and their daughters | ₹20,000 on childbirth | ₹60,000 on natural death | ₹20,000 for funeral expenses
Other announcements: ₹5 lakh each given to 35 construction workers under P4 initiative | New ESI hospitals at Achyutapuram, Guntur, Kurnool, Sri City, and Amaravati | 4 labour courts functioning for speedy dispute resolution.
ASI Restores 1,000-Year-Old Siddheswara Swamy Temple in Krishnapatnam, Nellore
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) undertook the restoration of the 1,000-year-old Siddheswara Swamy Temple in Krishnapatnam, Nellore district. The ancient shrine — which historically served as a meeting place for feudatory rulers in the 18th century — now falls within the limits of the modern Krishnapatnam Port. The old port was historically known as Gandagopalapatnam.
Vijayanagara-Era Tank Inscription Unearthed at Kullur, Nellore
ASI unearthed a historic tank inscription at Kullur, Kaluvoya mandal, Nellore — dating to the reign of Venkatapathiraya of the Vijayanagara Empire. The inscription records the renovation of the Anantasagaram tank and the construction of an eastern weir for villages of Kaluvoya and Kullur. It also mentions the region was historically known as Kulluri Seema.
Gudimallam Parasurameswara Temple – India’s Earliest Known Siva Shrine
The Gudimallam Parasurameswara Swamy Temple, located ~21 km southeast of Tirupati, has come back into focus as one of India’s earliest known Siva temples, dating to the 2nd century CE (later Satavahana period). Currently protected by ASI, its most remarkable feature is a 1.6-metre-tall Siva Linga carved from dark brown igneous rock — noted for its unique Urdhvaretah iconography with a finely sculpted human figure of Parasurameswara standing on a crouching dwarf.
Excavations in 1973 by I.K. Sarma revealed stone rings, pottery, and a silver punch-marked coin. The temple preserves inscriptions from the Bana dynasty. Major stone reconstruction took place during the Yadavaraya period (1126–27 CE). In April 2026, the temple witnessed its first remembered Kumbhabhishekam, restoring its status as an active place of worship.
AP’s ₹1 Lakh Crore Aerospace & Defence Push – DRDO Hub at Puttaparthi
The AP State Cabinet approved the allocation of 350 acres at Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai district for a DRDO-led defence manufacturing facility. The project is expected to attract nearly ₹1 lakh crore in aerospace and defence investment, potentially making it one of India’s largest aerospace research hubs. Additionally, DRDO and the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) will establish an aircraft integration and flight testing complex at Puttaparthi with in-principle approval from the Ministry of Defence.
Target: ₹1 lakh crore investment | 1 lakh employment opportunities | MSME clusters on hub-and-spoke model
Focus areas: Missile systems, aircraft manufacturing, naval production, drones, and robotics.
State Support for Puttaparthi Facility:
150 acres adjoining the runway + 200 additional acres for satellite office and residential township + runway extension to 10,000 feet.
The facility will advance the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme and future indigenous combat aircraft and UAV systems.
Royal Enfield to Set Up ₹2,200 Crore Manufacturing Facility in Tirupati District
Royal Enfield has chosen Andhra Pradesh for its first major manufacturing expansion outside Tamil Nadu, investing ₹2,200 crore in Satyavedu mandal, Tirupati district, approved by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB).
| Location | Satyavedu Mandal, Tirupati District (Vanelluru: 233.76 acres + Rallakuppam: 42.38 acres) |
| Investment | ₹2,200 crore |
| Capacity Added | 9 lakh units additional manufacturing capacity |
| Employment | ~5,000 direct and indirect jobs |
| Timeline | Phase I by 2029 | Phase II by 2032 |
‘Mee Intiki – Mee Doctor’ – Doorstep Healthcare for 5 Lakh Poor Families
AP Governor S. Abdul Nazeer launched ‘Mee Intiki – Mee Doctor’ in Vijayawada on World Red Cross Day, which also coincided with World Thalassemia Day. The initiative provides primary healthcare services at the doorstep for poor families in inaccessible areas.
Coverage: 5 lakh poor families | Duration: 3 years | Area: 7 districts of AP
Focus groups: Pregnant women, children aged 0–6 years, and bedridden persons unable to visit health centres.
4) Polity & Governance
Supreme Court Judges to Increase from 33 to 37 – Cabinet Approves Amendment Bill
The Union Cabinet approved the introduction of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 to increase the number of judges from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India — with the objective of reducing case pendency and ensuring speedier justice.
Evolution of SC Judge Strength (excluding CJI):
1956: 10 → 1960: 13 → 1977: 17 → 1986: 25 → 2008: 30 → 2019: 33 → 2026 (proposed): 37
When Does a Chief Minister Cease to Hold Office? – Constitutional Provisions
This came into focus following election results. Under Article 164(1), the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor and holds office “during the pleasure of the Governor” — but in practice, the CM can only continue as long as they enjoy the confidence of the Legislative Assembly. Key provisions to know:
Article 172: A State Legislative Assembly’s term is 5 years from its first meeting unless dissolved earlier — after this, the CM and Council of Ministers automatically cease to hold office.
Challenging election results: Under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, results can be challenged in the High Court on grounds of corrupt practices, electoral irregularities, or statutory violations.
5) Economy
NSE Launches Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) – Digital Gold on Exchange
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) launched Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) on May 4, 2026, creating a new exchange-traded segment for digital gold trading. EGRs are dematerialised securities representing ownership of physical gold, tradeable through existing demat and trading accounts — bringing transparency, standardisation, and efficiency to India’s gold market. The underlying physical gold is stored in SEBI-accredited vaults, and a two-way conversion between physical gold and EGRs is possible.
UDGAM Portal – 30 Banks Integrated, Helping Trace Unclaimed Deposits
The RBI informed the Supreme Court that 30 banks are now integrated with the UDGAM portal — a centralised web platform enabling individuals to search for unclaimed deposits and dormant accounts of deceased account holders across participating banks. The 30 banks account for nearly 90% of funds held in the Depositors’ Education and Awareness Fund (DEAF), created by RBI in 2014. As of April 2026: ~20 lakh registered users and ~44 lakh searches. Note: The portal only helps trace deposits — claim settlement must be pursued with the concerned bank directly.
6) Science & Technology
Mission Drishti – World’s First OptoSAR Satellite Launched by GalaxEye
Mission Drishti, developed by Indian startup GalaxEye, was successfully launched on May 4, 2026 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. At 190 kg, it is India’s largest privately developed Earth observation satellite.
Mission Drishti is the world’s first OptoSAR satellite — it integrates both Electro-Optical (EO) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors into a single operational platform. EO sensors work in visible light; SAR penetrates clouds and works day or night. Combining both in one satellite is a breakthrough in Earth observation capability.
Hantavirus Outbreak – MV Hondius Cruise Ship, Cape Verde
The MV Hondius cruise ship (~150 passengers) was stranded off Cape Verde following a Hantavirus outbreak that reportedly claimed three lives. Hantavirus is a zoonotic viral disease primarily transmitted through contact with infected rodents, their urine, droppings, or saliva. In rare cases, the Andes hantavirus strain can spread person-to-person. There is no specific vaccine or cure — treatment is supportive.
7) Schemes
ECLGS 5.0 – ₹2.55 Lakh Crore Credit Guarantee for Businesses Hit by West Asia Crisis
The Union Cabinet approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 (ECLGS 5.0) on May 5, 2026, providing credit guarantee support to businesses facing liquidity stress from the West Asia crisis. Implemented through NCGTC (National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited).
Total credit flow targeted: ₹2.55 lakh crore (including ₹5,000 crore for airlines)
Eligible: MSMEs, non-MSMEs, and scheduled passenger airlines with standard accounts as of March 31, 2026
Guarantee coverage: 100% for MSMEs | 90% for non-MSMEs and airlines
Guarantee fee: Nil
Loan tenor: MSMEs/non-MSMEs — 5 years (1-year moratorium) | Airlines — 7 years (2-year moratorium)
Scheme validity: Loans sanctioned up to March 31, 2027
Mission for Cotton Productivity – ₹5,659 Crore for 5 Years
The Union Cabinet approved the Mission for Cotton Productivity with an outlay of ₹5,659.22 crore for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31. The mission addresses declining productivity and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector, advancing the government’s 5F vision: Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign. Implemented jointly by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Textiles.
8) Awards & Honours
Andaman & Nicobar Sets Two Guinness World Records in Consecutive Days
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands created two Guinness World Records near Swaraj Dweep (formerly Havelock Island) in two consecutive days.
Record 2: World’s tallest human stack underwater — 14 participants, including D.K. Joshi, formed a stack measuring 22.3 metres, remaining underwater for three minutes.
9) Committees & Conferences
First International Big Cat Alliance Summit 2026 – New Delhi, 1–2 June
India will host the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026 on June 1–2, 2026 in New Delhi. The IBCA is an intergovernmental organisation headquartered in India, dedicated to conserving the world’s seven big cat species: Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma.
Theme: “Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem”
5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions Leaders’ Summit – CAG Auditing 101 Cities
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is conducting a special audit of 101 cities to assess ease of living from citizens’ perspectives — announced at the 5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions Leaders’ Summit, hosted by India under its BRICS Chairmanship 2026.
Focus: Multi-modal transport and first-mile / last-mile logistics audit.
Partners: Indian Institutes of Technology, Indian Institutes of Management, and the World Bank.
10) Defence
India–Cambodia Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026
The Indian Army contingent departed for the second edition of India–Cambodia Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026, held from May 4–17, 2026 at the Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Prov Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.
DRDO and IAF Conduct Maiden Flight-Trial of TARA – India’s First Indigenous Glide Weapon
DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on May 7, 2026. TARA is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system, designed to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons, significantly improving range, lethality, and accuracy against ground targets.
11) Ranks & Reports
NITI Aayog School Education Report – India Has World’s Largest School System (14.71 Lakh Schools)
NITI Aayog released a policy report titled “School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality Enhancement” on May 6, 2026. India’s school system covers 14.71 lakh schools and 24.69 crore students — the largest school education system in the world.
Primary to upper primary transition rate: 52% (2014) → 94.5% (2024) — sharp improvement.
Secondary school dropout rate: 52.8% → 15.5% — dramatic fall.
Internet in schools: 12.3% → 99% — near-universal digital connectivity.
Challenge: Learning levels declined between 2017 and 2021; PARAKH 2024 placed AP among lower-performing states in preparatory grades. Over 12,900 single-teacher schools still exist.
Notable initiative: We Love Reading — groups students by reading skill level (not grade) to strengthen foundational literacy.
Telangana Records Highest Cybercrime Cases in India in 2024 – NCRB Data
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Telangana recorded 27,230 cybercrime cases in 2024 — the highest in the country, representing a 49% increase from 18,236 cases in 2023 and a 78% rise since 2022. Telangana accounted for more than one-fourth of all cybercrime cases in India in 2024.
Telangana: 27,230 | Karnataka: 21,993 | Uttar Pradesh: 11,073 | Maharashtra: 9,922
Metro cities (for context): Bengaluru led metros with 17,561 cases | Hyderabad: 4,009 | Mumbai: 4,939
12) Person in News
Key Appointments This Week
| Person | Appointment |
|---|---|
| Prasoon Joshi | Appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati by the Ministry of I&B; known for his work in advertising, literature, and cinema. |
| Shashi Shekhar Vempati | Appointed new Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for a 3-year term. |
| Meena Muthiah (1933–2026) | Noted educationist, philanthropist, and promoter of Tanjore painting; received the Living Craft Treasure Award from Poompuhar; passed away in Ooty at age 91. |
13) Important Days
World Thalassemia Day – 8 May | Theme 2026: “Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed”
World Thalassemia Day is observed every year on May 8 to raise global awareness about Thalassemia. Theme 2026: “Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen.” Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder causing low haemoglobin levels and severe anaemia — requiring regular blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy.
14) Miscellaneous
JANANI Portal – Digital Health Records for Women Across Reproductive Age
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care) on May 7, 2026. JANANI is a service-oriented digital platform that creates a longitudinal digital health record for women across their reproductive age — an upgraded version of the RCH Portal, featuring QR-enabled Mother and Child Health (MCH) Cards, automated alerts for high-risk pregnancies, real-time dashboards, and due-list generation for timely interventions.
Mayank Chakraborty – India’s 94th Chess Grandmaster (First from Assam)
Mayank Chakraborty became India’s 94th Chess Grandmaster and the first-ever Grandmaster from Assam — a 16-year-old who achieved the milestone at the Chess Talents Tournament in Stockholm, Sweden. (Note: This is a reconfirmation from the earlier week; his achievement is significant enough to be re-noted.)
Quick Revision Table
| Topic | One-Line Summary |
|---|---|
| ★ AP – DRDO Hub, Puttaparthi | AP Cabinet allocated 350 acres at Puttaparthi (Sri Sathya Sai district) for a DRDO-led defence manufacturing facility expected to attract ~₹1 lakh crore in aerospace investment, aligned with AP Aerospace and Defence Policy 4.0. |
| ★ AP – AMCA Flight Testing Facility | DRDO and ADA will establish an aircraft integration and flight testing complex at Puttaparthi with 150+200 acres and a 10,000-feet runway to support the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. |
| ★ Royal Enfield – Tirupati | Royal Enfield’s first major expansion outside Tamil Nadu — ₹2,200 crore plant in Satyavedu Mandal, Tirupati district (267 acres); adds 9 lakh unit capacity; ~5,000 jobs; Phase I by 2029, Phase II by 2032. |
| ★ Mee Intiki – Mee Doctor | Launched by AP Governor S. Abdul Nazeer on World Red Cross Day; provides doorstep primary healthcare to 5 lakh poor families across 7 AP districts over 3 years, with focus on pregnant women, children (0–6 yrs), and bedridden persons. |
| ★ AP Labour Addas | CM Naidu announced 15 Labour Addas in the first phase across AP — worker gathering and skill development centres; construction workers get ₹25k (marriage), ₹20k (childbirth), ₹60k (natural death), ₹20k (funeral). |
| ★ Gudimallam Temple | Gudimallam Parasurameswara Swamy Temple (~21 km from Tirupati) is India’s earliest known Siva shrine (2nd century CE, later Satavahana period), with a 1.6m Siva Linga in Urdhvaretah iconography; first remembered Kumbhabhishekam held April 2026. |
| ★ Kullur Tank Inscription – Nellore | ASI unearthed a Vijayanagara-era tank inscription at Kullur, Kaluvoya mandal (Nellore), from the reign of Venkatapathiraya, recording renovation of Anantasagaram tank and mentioning the region as Kulluri Seema. |
| ★ Siddheswara Swamy Temple – Krishnapatnam | ASI undertook restoration of the 1,000-year-old Siddheswara Swamy Temple in Krishnapatnam (Nellore), now within modern Krishnapatnam Port area; historically served as a feudatory rulers’ meeting place; old port known as Gandagopalapatnam. |
| ★ AP School Education – NITI Aayog | AP’s primary to upper primary transition improved from 52% to 94.5%; secondary dropout fell from 52.8% to 15.5%; internet in schools rose from 12.3% to 99%; but 12,900+ single-teacher schools remain and PARAKH 2024 placed AP among lower-performing states. |
| ★ Telangana – Cybercrime No. 1 | Telangana recorded 27,230 cybercrime cases in 2024 (highest in India, up 49% from 2023), accounting for over one-fourth of all cybercrime nationally; Bengaluru led metro cities with 17,561 cases. |
| 2026 Assembly Results | TVK won 107/234 in TN (electoral debut); Congress-led UDF won 102/140 in Kerala after 10 years; BJP won 206/294 in West Bengal; NDA retained Puducherry (18/30) and won Assam for a third consecutive term (102/126). |
| Mini/Micro-LED Facility – Gujarat | Cabinet approved Crystal Matrix Limited (Dholera) as India’s first commercial Mini/Micro-LED display facility using GaN technology, and Suchi Semicon (Surat) OSAT facility; total ISM projects now 12, cumulative investment ~₹1.64 lakh crore. |
| Somnath Swabhiman Parv 2026 | Somnath Temple (first Jyotirlinga) marks 1,000 years since the 1026 attack and 75 years since its 1951 consecration by Rajendra Prasad; Sardar Patel resolved to rebuild it after Independence. |
| SC Judges – 33 to 37 | Cabinet approved the SC (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 to increase judges from 33 to 37 (excluding CJI) under Article 124(1); evolution: 1956: 10 → 2019: 33 → 2026: 37. |
| EGRs – NSE | NSE launched Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) on May 4, 2026 — dematerialised securities representing physical gold stored in SEBI-accredited vaults, tradeable through existing demat accounts with two-way physical conversion. |
| UDGAM Portal | 30 banks integrated with RBI’s UDGAM portal (covering ~90% of DEAF funds) to help legal heirs trace unclaimed deposits of deceased account holders; 20 lakh users, 44 lakh searches as of April 2026. |
| Mission Drishti – OptoSAR | GalaxEye’s Mission Drishti (190 kg, launched May 4 on SpaceX Falcon 9) is the world’s first OptoSAR satellite — combining Electro-Optical (EO) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors in a single platform; India’s largest privately developed Earth observation satellite. |
| ECLGS 5.0 | Cabinet approved ECLGS 5.0 (May 5, 2026) targeting ₹2.55 lakh crore credit flow via NCGTC; 100% guarantee for MSMEs, 90% for non-MSMEs and airlines; nil fee; valid for loans sanctioned up to March 31, 2027. |
| Mission for Cotton Productivity | Cabinet approved ₹5,659.22 crore Mission for Cotton Productivity (2026–31) jointly by Agriculture and Textiles ministries, advancing the 5F vision: Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign. |
| A&N Guinness Records | Andaman & Nicobar Islands set two Guinness Records near Swaraj Dweep: world’s largest underwater national flag (~60×40 metres) and world’s tallest human stack underwater (22.3 metres, 14 participants, 3 minutes). |
| IBCA Summit 2026 | India to host first International Big Cat Alliance Summit on June 1–2, 2026 in New Delhi; IBCA (HQ: India) covers 7 big cats: Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, Puma; theme: “Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem”. |
| TARA – India’s First Glide Weapon | DRDO and IAF conducted maiden flight-trial of TARA (Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation) off Odisha coast on May 7, 2026 — India’s first indigenous glide weapon that converts unguided warheads into precision-guided munitions. |
| JANANI Portal | MoHFW launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care) on May 7, 2026 — a digital platform creating longitudinal health records for women across their reproductive age with QR-enabled MCH Cards and automated high-risk alerts. |
| Prasoon Joshi – Prasar Bharati | Prasoon Joshi appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati by the Ministry of I&B; Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC Chairperson for 3 years. |
| World Thalassemia Day – 8 May | Observed every May 8; 2026 theme “Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen.”; Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder causing low haemoglobin, treated with blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy. |
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