Current Affairs 1 May 2026 | Banking, SSC, CUET, Teaching & UPSC Exam News
Here are the top current affairs for 1st May 2026, covering important developments in politics, governance, the economy, and international…
International Labour Day 2026: Honouring Workers Across the World
International Labour Day, also known as May Day, is observed every year on May 1 to honour the contributions, struggles,…
ADB Cuts Asia Growth Forecast to 4.7% Amid West Asia Crisis
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic outlook for Asia and the Pacific, lowering the region’s growth forecast…
India Post Payments Bank Launches SHG Savings Account for Women Empowerment
In a strong push towards financial inclusion and rural empowerment, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has introduced a Self Help…
SEBI Introduces Fast-Track Route for AIF Placement Memorandum
In a major ease-of-doing-business reform, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a fast-track mechanism for processing Private…
Amit Shah Lays Foundation for Solar-Powered Dairy Plant in Kargil
In a major push towards rural development and self-reliance in Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone…
Ravi K Takes Charge as CMD of HAL, Succeeds D.K. Sunil
In a significant leadership transition at India’s premier aerospace PSU, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has appointed Ravi K as its…
India Launches First Barrier-Less Toll System in Gujarat
In a major step toward modernising India’s road infrastructure, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has launched the country’s first barrier-less tolling…
Infosys Appoints Nitin Paranjpe as Non-Executive Vice Chairman
In a key leadership development, Infosys has appointed Nitin Paranjpe as the Non-Executive Vice Chairman of its Board, with immediate…
Shreyas Iyer Named Brand Ambassador for F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026
In a major boost to India’s growing esports ecosystem, star cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the brand ambassador…
UPI emerges as world’s largest real-time payments platform
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as the world’s largest real-time payments platform, anchoring India’s digital economy. UPI has…
India Ranked 157th in World Press Freedom Index 2026
India has been ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, released by Reporters Without…
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch PMGSY-IV in Odisha
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PMGSY-IV(PMGSY) in Odisha, aiming to boost rural road connectivity and infrastructure development across…