Weekly Current Affairs (May 2026 – Week 2) – Exam Revision Notes
1) International Current Affairs
Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh – 336 Child Deaths, 50,000+ Cases
Bangladesh is battling its deadliest measles outbreak in decades. More than 50,000 confirmed and suspected cases have been reported since March 15, with over 336 child deaths — most among children aged 6 months to 5 years. Authorities launched an emergency vaccination campaign on April 5 with WHO and UNICEF support, vaccinating nearly 17 million children so far.
Rwanda Invites India to NEISA 2026 – Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa
Rwanda’s High Commissioner to India, Jacqueline Mukangira, invited India to participate in the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026), to be held in Kigali, Rwanda from May 18–21, 2026 at the Kigali Convention Centre.
India Assumes Chair of Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB) – April 2026 to April 2028
India has assumed the Chairmanship of the Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB) for two years from April 2026, confirmed during the first quarter meeting of the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA) in Tokyo. The CCDB manages global IT security evaluation standards — the Common Criteria (CC) and Common Evaluation Methodology (CEM). India joined the CCRA on September 16, 2013 as a Certificate Authorizing Nation; the STQC Directorate (MeitY) serves as India’s official certification body. The CCRA enables mutual recognition of IT security certificates without re-certification.
PM Modi Visits UAE – $5 Billion Investment Commitments and Key Agreements
PM Narendra Modi paid an official visit to the UAE on May 15, 2026, meeting President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. UAE entities announced USD 5 billion investments in India across banking, infrastructure, and finance.
MoU: Cochin Shipyard Limited & Drydocks World for a Ship Repair Cluster at Vadinar.
CDAC India & G42 partnership to establish an 8 Exaflop Super Compute Cluster.
Operationalisation of a Virtual Trade Corridor using the MAITRI digital platform.
Energy: UAE to enhance participation in India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves to 30 million barrels. IOCL and ADNOC signed a long-term LPG supply arrangement.
2) National Current Affairs
Karnataka’s ‘Wisdom Valley’ – ₹15,500 Crore Knowledge City at Bengaluru Airport
Karnataka has proposed Wisdom Valley — a world-class Knowledge City at Bengaluru Airport City near Kempegowda International Airport. Proposed by the Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission with an estimated investment of ₹15,500 crore, it will be developed across 463 acres in phased stages. The integrated ecosystem will include a business park, global innovation hub, education and health district, convention centre, and concert arena.
PM Modi Visits Karnataka and Telangana – ₹9,400 Crore Projects, Including India’s First PM MITRA Park
PM Modi visited Karnataka and Telangana on May 10, 2026, dedicating projects worth ~₹9,400 crore to the nation. He also participated in the 45th anniversary of The Art of Living and inaugurated the Dhyan Mandir in Bengaluru.
PM MITRA Park, Warangal: India’s first fully functional PM MITRA Park — cost ₹1,700 crore, built under the government’s 5F vision: Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.
Zaheerabad Industrial Area, Sangareddy: Under the Hyderabad–Nagpur Industrial Corridor — cost ₹2,350 crore across 3,245 acres.
NH-167 four-laning: Gudebellur to Mahabubnagar on the Hyderabad–Panaji Economic Corridor — cost ₹3,175 crore.
First-Ever Export of ODOP Honey from Assam’s Baksa to the USA
APEDA facilitated the first-ever export of One District One Product (ODOP) honey from Baksa district, Assam to the United States on May 9, 2026 — a consignment of 20 metric tonnes shipped by M/s Salt Range Foods Pvt. Ltd. Baksa, an aspirational district in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), is known for its honey’s natural purity, floral diversity, and near-organic characteristics.
C. Joseph Vijay Sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
C. Joseph Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath. Nine Cabinet members were simultaneously sworn in; the Ministry is expected to expand after a floor test, potentially forming the State’s first coalition government.
India’s Big Cat Conservation – Five Thematic Events Before IBCA Summit 2026
MoEFCC will organise five thematic events across India — one per major big cat species — as a precursor to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026.
| Big Cat | Event Location | State |
|---|---|---|
| Asiatic Lion | Gir | Gujarat |
| Cheetah | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh |
| Leopard | Bhubaneswar | Odisha |
| Snow Leopard | Gangtok | Sikkim |
| Tiger | Chandrapur | Maharashtra |
Key facts: India holds 70%+ of world’s wild tiger population. The Asiatic Lion survives exclusively in India. India launched the world’s first intercontinental large carnivore translocation under Project Cheetah.
India’s First Mega Greenfield Shipyard – MoU Signed at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
A tripartite MoU was signed for India’s first Mega Greenfield Shipyard at Thoothukudi between HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), National Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Park Tamil Nadu (NSHIP-TN), and Sagarmala Finance Corporation (SMFCL). The project falls under the India–South Korea maritime cooperation framework called “VOYAGES” (Shared Vision for Operation of Yard Assisted Growth with Efficiency and Scale). Annual capacity: 2.5 Million Gross Tonnage (GT); will anchor the Thoothukudi Shipbuilding Cluster.
India’s First SME-Led Semiconductor Facility Inaugurated at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan
India’s first SME-led semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility of Sahasra Semiconductors was inaugurated at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan on May 15, 2026, along with an Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) by ELCINA, virtually inaugurated by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
3) Andhra Pradesh Current Affairs ★
AP Launches Product Perfection Clusters (PPCs) – Turning Local Products into Global Brands
Andhra Pradesh has initiated Product Perfection Clusters (PPCs) to transform locally manufactured products into globally recognised brands, particularly for MSMEs. Clusters will be developed in the three economic regions: Amaravati, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati.
Pharmaceuticals: Tenofovir Alafenamide API — Hetero Drugs and Laurus Labs at Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City.
Electronics: Inverter AC and compressor units — Daikin, LG, Lloyd, Blue Star at Sri City.
Defence: Composite solid rocket propellant and medium-calibre ammunition — Premier Explosives at Sriharikota.
Semiconductors: ASIP Technologies unit in Tirupati.
Agriculture & Exports: Araku Coffee, 3,000+ tobacco leaf processing units (Guntur), Chimakurthy Black Galaxy granite, Madhavamala wood craft (Tirupati region), gold jewellery ornaments, cashew kernels.
Visakhapatnam Port Retains India’s Top Position in Seafood Exports – 26% of National Volume
Visakhapatnam Port retained its position as India’s leading marine export hub in FY 2025–26, handling 5.12 lakh metric tonnes of seafood exports — more than 26% of India’s total marine export volume of 19.32 lakh metric tonnes (per MPEDA data). The implementation of the National Traceability Framework (2025) strengthened compliance for exports to the EU and China, giving Vizag Port a competitive edge in high-value marine exports.
AP Sets ₹1,27,506 Crore State Own Revenue Target for 2026–27
CM Chandrababu Naidu directed all revenue departments to increase State Own Revenue (SOR). The state is targeting ₹1,27,506 crore in 2026–27, up from ₹1,10,643 crore in 2025–26 (itself a 6% rise from ₹1,04,345 crore in 2024–25).
GST: ₹33,679 crore | Mines Department: ₹10,300 crore | Stamps & Registration: ₹11,047 crore
What is State Own Revenue (SOR)?
SOR is the income a state earns directly through its own taxes and non-tax sources — SGST, Excise Duty, Stamp Duty, Motor Vehicle Tax, Mining Royalties, and Electricity Duty — excluding grants or funds from the Central Government.
AP Cabinet Approves 25 Major Projects Worth ~₹2 Lakh Crore
The AP Cabinet approved 25 major investment projects worth nearly ₹2 lakh crore, with approvals from Reliance Industries, Apollo Tyres, Royal Enfield, and Carrier Airconditioning — covering solar manufacturing, AI data centres, automobile manufacturing, and AC production.
AP FIRST: Established in collaboration with IIT Tirupati and IISER Tirupati — a research and innovation institution.
Defence R&D facility in Amaravati.
₹790.38 crore for Madakasira Branch Canal expansion.
904 Mobile Medical Units under the ‘104 Diagnostic Programme’.
‘Sanjeevani’ digital healthcare system.
Integrated Horticulture Development Plan (~₹1 lakh crore) to transform Rayalaseema into a global horticulture hub.
AP Selected as ‘Best Tourism Promotion State’ at Global Travel Market 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department was recognised as the ‘Best Tourism Promotion State’ at Global Travel Market 2026 (GTM 2026), one of South India’s largest travel and trade expos. The award recognises AP’s aggressive promotion strategy, policy reforms, infrastructure development, and large-scale global branding campaigns.
AP Wins 5 National Panchayat Awards – Joint Second in Country
At the National Panchayat Awards 2025 (announced May 9, 2026 by Ministry of Panchayati Raj), Andhra Pradesh won 5 awards — jointly the second-highest in India, along with Odisha. Karnataka led with 6 awards. A total of 42 Panchayats from 17 States and UTs were selected; the award ceremony is on June 3, 2026.
Srungavaram: 1st Rank — Panchayat with Good Governance
Bokkasam Palem: 1st Rank — Women-Friendly Panchayat
Chemmullapalli: 2nd Rank — Poverty-Free & Enhanced Livelihoods Panchayat
Kuppam: 3rd Rank — Best Block Panchayat
Gundamala: 3rd Rank — Self-Sufficient Infrastructure Panchayat
4) Polity & Governance
Governor’s Role in a Hung Assembly – Constitutional Provisions and S.R. Bommai Judgment
The Tamil Nadu election outcome (TVK as single largest party but needing coalition support) brought the constitutional process into focus. A hung Assembly is a situation where no single party wins a majority — more than half the total seats. The Governor’s role in this situation is defined by Article 164 of the Constitution.
1. Pre-poll alliance that has secured majority.
2. Single largest party that can demonstrate majority.
3. Post-poll alliance with majority.
S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994): The Supreme Court held that the floor of the House — not the Governor’s personal discretion — is the most objective place to test whether a government commands majority. This judgment significantly limits the Governor’s power to dismiss governments arbitrarily.
Tamil Nadu 2026: Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar initially sought letters of support from at least 118 MLAs (majority in 234-member Assembly) before inviting C. Joseph Vijay to form the government.
Supreme Court Launches ‘One Case One Data’ System and AI Chatbot ‘Su Sahay’
The Supreme Court launched two major digital initiatives. “One Case One Data” is a unified digital mechanism that integrates judicial administration from taluk courts all the way to the Supreme Court into a single interconnected system — enabling seamless tracking of case progress. “Su Sahay” is an AI-powered chatbot integrated with the Supreme Court website, designed to help citizens navigate judicial procedures without needing legal assistance.
5) Economy
Three Jan Suraksha Schemes Complete 11 Years – Over 94 Crore Enrolments
The three flagship social security schemes — PMSBY, PMJJBY, and APY — completed 11 years on May 9, 2026, having been launched on May 9, 2015.
| Scheme | Coverage | Status (April 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| PMJJBY | Life insurance of ₹2 lakh for death from any cause | 27.43 crore enrolments; ₹21,512.50 crore claims settled |
| PMSBY | Accidental death and disability cover up to ₹2 lakh | 58.09 crore enrolments; 1,84,662 claims (₹3,667.52 crore) settled |
| APY | Guaranteed pension of ₹1,000–₹5,000/month after age 60 | 9.04 crore enrolments |
India–IFAD Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2026–2033
The Government of India and IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) launched a new COSOP 2026–2033 at Bharat Mandapam, aligned with the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision. The 8-year strategy focuses on: (1) strengthening knowledge systems to scale successful rural development models across India and the Global South, and (2) enhancing social, economic, and climate resilience of rural communities.
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) Launched – USD 1.5 Billion Coverage
The Department of Financial Services launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) with total coverage capacity of USD 1.5 billion, backed by a sovereign guarantee of USD 1.4 billion (₹12,980 crore). GIC Re (General Insurance Corporation of India) is appointed as the pool administrator. BMIP covers Hull and Machinery, Cargo, P&I, and War Risk Insurance for Indian-flagged or Indian-controlled vessels and ships operating to/from India.
MSP for Kharif Crops 2026–27 Announced – Paddy at ₹2,441, Sunflower Highest Rise at ₹622
CCEA approved MSPs for 14 Kharif crops for Marketing Season 2026–27. MSPs are fixed at at least 1.5 times the all-India weighted average cost of production, as announced in Union Budget 2018–19. Sunflower Seed received the highest MSP increase of ₹622 per quintal.
| Crop | MSP 2026–27 (₹/quintal) |
|---|---|
| Paddy (Common) | ₹2,441 |
| Bajra | ₹2,900 |
| Ragi | ₹5,205 |
| Tur/Arhar | ₹8,450 |
| Moong | ₹8,780 |
| Groundnut | ₹7,517 |
| Sunflower Seed (highest rise: +₹622) | ₹8,343 |
| Cotton (Medium Staple) | ₹8,267 |
14 Kharif crops covered: Cereals (Paddy, Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Maize) | Pulses (Tur/Arhar, Moong, Urad) | Oilseeds (Groundnut, Sunflower, Soybean, Sesamum, Nigerseed) | Commercial (Cotton Medium & Long Staple).
6) Science & Technology
NavIC Satellite Atomic Clock Failure – Operational Capacity Falls Below Minimum
The atomic clock on another NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) satellite stopped functioning, further reducing India’s operational satellite navigation capacity below the minimum of 4 satellites required for full coverage. The affected satellites use Swiss-made SpectraTime rubidium atomic clocks. ISRO is working on developing indigenous rubidium atomic clocks — already integrated in the newer NVS-01 satellite — to reduce dependence on foreign technology.
India’s First Orbital Data Centre Satellite ‘Pathfinder’ to Launch in 2026
Pixxel has partnered with Sarvam to launch ‘Pathfinder’ — India’s first orbital data centre satellite — a 200 kg class satellite scheduled for late 2026. It will carry data-centre-class GPUs and Pixxel’s hyperspectral imaging camera. An orbital data centre is a satellite-based computing system that trains and runs AI models in space — processing data in orbit and transmitting only final insights to ground stations, rather than raw data. The mission will test whether ground-grade computing hardware can survive low Earth orbit challenges: heat dissipation, radiation, and power storage.
7) Environment
India’s First Block-Level Monsoon Forecast System – IMD Covers 3,196 Blocks in 15 States
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched India’s first block-level monsoon forecast system ahead of the 2026 southwest monsoon season. For the first time, farmers and local administrations will receive monsoon onset forecasts at the block level — a far more precise and actionable scale than earlier state or district-level forecasts. The system currently covers 3,196 blocks across 15 States and 1 UT — roughly half of India’s total blocks, focused on the monsoon core zone.
UP-Specific: A separate 10-day high-resolution monsoon model for Uttar Pradesh at 1 km resolution, enabled by UP’s extensive network of automatic weather stations.
8) Schemes
PMGSY-IV Launched – 25 Years of Rural Road Connectivity
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV) on May 10, 2026 from Bhairunda, Madhya Pradesh, during the silver jubilee celebrations of PMGSY (25 years). Madhya Pradesh ranked first nationally in PMGSY with 90,766 km of roads completed over 25 years, followed by Rajasthan and UP.
MGNREGA Replaced by Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) – From July 1, 2026
The Government notified the implementation of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 on May 11, 2026, to be rolled out nationwide from July 1, 2026. From that date, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) will stand repealed. For FY 2026–27, the Central Government allocated ₹95,692.31 crore — the highest-ever budget estimate for a rural employment programme.
Coal Gasification Scheme – ₹37,500 Crore to Gasify 100 MT of Coal by 2030
The Union Cabinet approved a Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects with an outlay of ₹37,500 crore to support the national target of gasifying 100 Million Tonnes of coal by 2030. The scheme reduces import dependence for LNG, urea, ammonia, methanol, and coking coal. Financial incentives are capped at 20% of plant and machinery cost, disbursed in 4 milestone-linked instalments. Coal linkage tenure extended to 30 years for gasification projects.
9) Defence
ICGS Achal Commissioned – New Adamya-Class Fast Patrol Vessel
The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Achal on May 9, 2026 at Goa Shipyard Limited — the latest vessel in the Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel series. “Achal” means “firm”, symbolising the Coast Guard’s steadfast commitment to maritime security and protection of life at sea.
Key Appointments: New CDS and New Chief of the Naval Staff
| Post | Appointed Person |
|---|---|
| Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) | Lt. General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) |
| Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) | Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan |
10) Awards & Honours
National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 – Presented on International Nurses Day
The President of India presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 to nursing personnel at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 12, 2026 (International Nurses Day). The awards were instituted in 1973 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to recognise meritorious services rendered by nursing professionals.
DigiLocker Awards – Five States Felicitated for Outstanding Integration
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under MeitY felicitated five states at the National Consultative Workshop on Strengthening Cybersecurity Frameworks (May 11, 2026) for large-scale DigiLocker integration.
| State | Key Achievement |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | 73% e-services integrated; highest DigiLocker accounts — 2.7 crore users |
| Gujarat | 65% services integrated; digital disability certificates for free bus transport |
| Kerala | 117+ services onboarded in less than 7 days |
| Nagaland | “Digital Rising State” — 32+ services integrated within one month |
| Rajasthan | Family Register Jan Aadhaar with DigiLocker — 7.5 crore citizens benefited |
11) Committees & Conferences
India to Host ITU Plenipotentiary Conference PP-2030 – Proposal Accepted in Geneva
India participated in the ITU Council 2026 meeting in Geneva (April 28 – May 8, 2026) and proposed hosting the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-2030) — the ITU’s highest decision-making conference. The ITU Council accepted India’s proposal; final approval is expected at the ITU PP-2026 to be held in Doha. India has been a member of the ITU Council since 1952. The ITU Council has 48 elected Member States.
India Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution at BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting held in New Delhi, EAM S. Jaishankar reiterated India’s long-standing support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The meeting was attended by Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov, and Brazilian FM Mauro Vieira.
12) Important Days
National Technology Day – 11 May | Theme 2026: “Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth”
National Technology Day is observed every year on May 11 — marking India’s Pokhran-II nuclear tests (Operation Shakti, 1998). The 2026 theme: “Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth.” In 2026, it marks 28 years since Pokhran-II.
International Nurses Day – 12 May | Theme 2026: “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”
International Nurses Day is observed every year on May 12 — the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing. Theme 2026: “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”
13) Miscellaneous
Amma Ariyan to Premiere at Cannes Film Festival – Restored 4K Version
The restored 4K version of Amma Ariyan, directed by John Abraham, will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 16 — the only Indian feature film selected for world premiere at Cannes this year. Restoration was carried out by the Film Heritage Foundation. Amma Ariyan is a landmark independent Malayalam film produced through public contributions by the Odessa Film Collective.
Suvendu Adhikari – First BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of West Bengal from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on May 10, 2026 — coinciding with the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. He is the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal and will head the 18th Legislative Assembly.
Key Appointments & Books
| Person / Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Periasamy Kumaran | Assumed charge as India’s new High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. |
| Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta | Launched two books on courtroom humour: The Lawful and The Awful and The Bench, The Bar and The Bizarre. |
| ‘Apnapan’ – Shivraj Singh Chouhan | Book by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on his 35-year association with PM Narendra Modi, covering Modi’s leadership style, work ethic, and personality. |
Quick Revision Table
| Topic | One-Line Summary |
|---|---|
| ★ AP – Product Perfection Clusters | AP is developing PPCs in Amaravati, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati to help MSMEs achieve global quality standards across pharma (APIs), electronics (ACs), defence (rocket propellants), semiconductors, gold jewellery, and exports like Araku Coffee and Chimakurthy granite. |
| ★ Visakhapatnam Port – India’s Top Seafood Hub | Visakhapatnam Port retained India’s top seafood export position in FY 2025–26, handling 5.12 lakh MT (26%+ of national volume of 19.32 lakh MT); National Traceability Framework (2025) boosted compliance for EU and China exports. |
| ★ AP State Own Revenue – ₹1,27,506 Crore Target | AP set a ₹1,27,506 crore SOR target for 2026–27, up from ₹1,10,643 crore in 2025–26; major contributors are GST (₹33,679 cr), Stamps & Registration (₹11,047 cr), and Mines (₹10,300 cr); SOR excludes all Central grants. |
| ★ AP Cabinet – ₹2 Lakh Crore Projects Approved | AP Cabinet approved 25 major projects worth ~₹2 lakh crore from Reliance, Apollo Tyres, Royal Enfield, and Carrier; other approvals include AP FIRST (with IIT & IISER Tirupati), Defence R&D in Amaravati, 904 Mobile Medical Units, Sanjeevani digital health, and a ₹1 lakh crore Rayalaseema Horticulture Plan. |
| ★ AP – Best Tourism Promotion State 2026 | AP Tourism Department won the ‘Best Tourism Promotion State’ award at Global Travel Market 2026 (GTM 2026), one of South India’s largest travel expos, recognising AP’s promotion strategy, policy reforms, and global branding campaigns. |
| ★ AP National Panchayat Awards 2025 | AP won 5 national panchayat awards (joint 2nd after Karnataka’s 6); award-winning panchayats: Srungavaram (1st Good Governance), Bokkasam Palem (1st Women-Friendly), Chemmullapalli (2nd Poverty-Free), Kuppam (3rd Best Block), Gundamala (3rd Self-Sufficient Infrastructure). |
| PM MITRA Park – Warangal (India’s First) | India’s first fully functional PM MITRA Park was dedicated at Warangal, Telangana (cost ₹1,700 cr) under the 5F vision: Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign; PM Modi also inaugurated Zaheerabad Industrial Area (₹2,350 cr) and NH-167 four-laning (₹3,175 cr) on the same visit. |
| MGNREGA Replaced (July 1, 2026) | The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 will replace MGNREGA from July 1, 2026; FY 2026–27 allocation: ₹95,692.31 crore — highest-ever budget estimate for a rural employment programme. |
| MSP Kharif 2026–27 | CCEA approved MSPs for 14 Kharif crops; Sunflower Seed received the highest hike (+₹622/qtl, now ₹8,343); Paddy at ₹2,441; all MSPs set at 1.5x the weighted average production cost as per Budget 2018–19 commitment. |
| BMIP – Launched by Dept of Financial Services | Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool formally launched with USD 1.5 billion coverage capacity, USD 1.4 billion sovereign guarantee, administered by GIC Re; covers Hull, Cargo, P&I, and War Risk for Indian trade vessels amid Middle East geopolitical tensions. |
| Jan Suraksha Schemes – 11 Years | PMJJBY (27.43 cr enrolments, ₹2L life cover), PMSBY (58.09 cr enrolments, ₹2L accidental cover), and APY (9.04 cr enrolments, ₹1k–5k/month pension) all completed 11 years on May 9, 2026 (launched May 9, 2015). |
| Coal Gasification Scheme | Cabinet approved ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification to achieve 100 MT coal gasification by 2030; incentives capped at 20% of plant cost in 4 milestone-linked instalments; linkage tenure extended to 30 years. |
| Block-Level Monsoon Forecast – IMD | IMD launched India’s first block-level monsoon forecast system covering 3,196 blocks in 15 States using AI and century-old meteorological data; provides probabilistic 4-week forecasts; UP gets separate 1 km resolution 10-day model. |
| SC Digital Initiatives | Supreme Court launched “One Case One Data” — integrating judicial administration from taluk courts to SC — and “Su Sahay” — an AI chatbot on the SC website to help citizens navigate legal procedures. |
| Governor – Hung Assembly (Article 164) | In a hung Assembly, the Governor follows Article 164; Sarkaria Commission order: pre-poll majority alliance first, then single largest party, then post-poll alliance; S.R. Bommai (1994) SC judgment held the floor of the House — not Governor’s discretion — tests majority. |
| CDS & CNS Appointments | Lt. Gen. NS Raja Subramani (Retd) appointed as new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS); Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed as new Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS). |
| National Technology Day – 11 May | Observed on May 11 (Pokhran-II nuclear tests, 1998 — Operation Shakti); 2026 marks 28 years; theme: “Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth”. |
| Suvendu Adhikari – West Bengal CM | Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP CM on May 10, 2026 (Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary); he is the 9th CM of West Bengal, heading the 18th Legislative Assembly. |
