1) 🇮🇳National

• PMGSY-IV Launch: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the 4th phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Rayagada, Odisha, with an outlay of ₹1,700 crore to boost rural connectivity in underserved areas.
• Paperless Judiciary: Sikkim has officially become India's first state to implement a fully paperless judiciary, transitioning to a complete digital court system including e-filing and virtual hearings.
• Citizenship Rules 2026: The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing electronic OCI (e-OCI) cards and strictly mandating that minors holding Indian passports cannot simultaneously hold foreign passports.
• Vikram VT 21 Project: DRDO launched the Vikram VT 21 project, introducing two new Advanced Armoured Platforms (wheeled and tracked) featuring enhanced blast protection and integrated surveillance systems.

2) 🌍International

• OPEC+ Agreement: OPEC+ nations have agreed in principle to increase oil production starting in June 2026 to stabilize global energy markets.
• Nepal-India Border Issue: India has rejected Nepal's concerns regarding the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route via the Lipulekh Pass, maintaining that the road lies well within Indian territory.
• Mekong River Contamination: Rare earth mining activities in Myanmar and Laos have led to severe toxic runoff into the Mekong River, threatening the fisheries and livelihoods of millions across Southeast Asia.

3) 💰Economy

• Manufacturing PMI: The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rose to 54.7 in April (up from 53.9 in March), indicating steady expansion despite rising input costs driven by the West Asia conflict.
• Barrier-less Tolling: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF)barrier-less tolling system at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat.
• E-PRAAPTI Portal: The EPFO has launched the E-PRAAPTI portal (EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts) to help citizens track and claim long-pending unclaimed deposits.

4) 🗓️Date’s importance

• Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is a major celebration of Mexican heritage and resistance to foreign domination.

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• World Asthma Day (2026): Observed on the first Tuesday of May to raise global awareness and improve care for asthma patients.

5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Bharat Gite: Founder of Taural India, popularly known as the "Aluminium Man of India," was conferred with the ‘Global Inspiration of the Year 2026’ award at the British Parliament for his contributions to the manufacturing sector.
• Ashok Kumar Lahiri: Appointed as the new Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, succeeding Suman Bery.

6) 🏅Sports

• Wheelchair Cricket: The 5th National Wheelchair Cricket Championship 2026 was inaugurated in Greater Noida by actor Jackie Shroff, featuring top teams in a "Super 5" format.
• Madrid Masters: Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to claim the Madrid Masters 2026 title.
• IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a dominant win over Mumbai Indians, with Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy emerging as key performers.

7) 🏆Awards

• Times Internet Ecopreneur Awards 2026: A prestigious new platform launched to recognize Indian "changemakers" blending business innovation with environmental responsibility (Ecopreneurship).
• Global Inspiration Award: Conferred upon Indian industrialist Bharat Gite in London for his vision in the aluminium casting industry under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

8) ⭐️Other important significance

• Peacock Tarantula Survey: The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department has initiated a specialized conservation survey for the critically endangered Peacock Tarantula in the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve.
• Online Gaming Authority: The OGAI (Online Gaming Authority of India) officially became the sectoral regulator on May 1, 2026, mandating data localisation for all gaming platforms.

📚Word of the day

• RESILIENCE
• Meaning: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
• Usage: The Indian economy demonstrated remarkable resilience by maintaining a steady growth rate despite global supply chain disruptions.