Current Affairs — 02 May 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 02 May 2026
Indigenous Cell Broadcast System for disaster alerts launched with nationwide test
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on 2 May 2026 launched the Cell Broadcast System, an indigenous public-warning technology developed by C-DOT with NDMA and the Home Ministry, and a nationwide test sent emergency alerts to mobile phones across the country.
Lyricist Prasoon Joshi appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on 2 May 2026 appointed lyricist and communications expert Prasoon Joshi, Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification since August 2017, as Chairman of Prasar Bharati.
Odisha launches ShaktiShree app for safety of girl students in higher education
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on 2 May 2026 launched the ShaktiShree mobile app for girl students in higher education institutions, offering SOS alerts and harassment reporting, and released internship guidelines at a national NEP-2020 workshop in Bhubaneswar.
ECI deploys 165 Additional Counting Observers and 77 Police Observers in West Bengal
The Election Commission of India on 2 May 2026 deployed 165 Additional Counting Observers and 77 Police Observers for vote counting in the West Bengal Assembly election, using its powers under Article 324 and Section 20B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
IMD outlook: heatwaves likely in second and fourth weeks of May 2026
Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh, citing the IMD outlook on 2 May 2026, said heatwave conditions are likely mainly in the second (8–14 May) and fourth (22–28 May) weeks of May, with 2–4 extra heatwave days in some regions, and urged people not to panic.
R. Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya appointed full-time Members of NITI Aayog
Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya were appointed full-time Members of NITI Aayog, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated them on 2 May 2026.
Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi begins four-day visit to Myanmar
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi began a four-day official visit to Myanmar from 2 to 5 May 2026 to review maritime cooperation with the Myanmar Armed Forces and Myanmar Navy.
Yoga Mahotsav in Hyderabad sets Asia record with 6,000+ performing Bhujangasana
More than 6,000 participants performed Bhujangasana together at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad, entering the Asia Book of Records, at the Yoga Mahotsav marking the 50-day countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026, the Ministry of Ayush said on 2 May 2026.
Railways sanctions ₹895.30 crore for Kolkata Metro power upgrade and Damodar bridge rebuild
Indian Railways on 2 May 2026 sanctioned works worth ₹895.30 crore, including ₹671.72 crore to upgrade the power system of Kolkata Metro's North–South Corridor for a 2.5-minute headway and ₹223.58 crore to rebuild the Damodar Bridge (No. 520) in Adra Division.
Rajnath Singh pays tribute to forces at 'Shaurya' event ahead of Op Sindoor anniversary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing 'Shaurya' in New Delhi on 2 May 2026 in the run-up to the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, called the operation a golden chapter in India's military history.
Kerala Cabinet grants ₹10 lakh each from CMDRF to uninsured Valparai accident victims' families
The Kerala Cabinet on 2 May 2026 decided to give ₹10 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund to the families of five Valparai ghat-road accident victims who had no insurance cover.
DFS colloquium of DRAT chairpersons and DRT presiding officers focuses on cutting pendency
The Department of Financial Services on 2 May 2026 convened a colloquium of Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal chairpersons and Debts Recovery Tribunal presiding officers at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, highlighting mandatory e-filing, hybrid hearings and e-DRT 2.0 to reduce pendency.
Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme outreach workshop held at NIRD&PR, Hyderabad
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Telangana's Department of Panchayati Raj held an outreach workshop on the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme at NIRD&PR, Hyderabad, on 2 May 2026, with over 400 participants including 70 sarpanches recognised for own source revenue generation.
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade celebrates 63rd Foundation Day
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry with campuses in New Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada and GIFT City, celebrated its 63rd Foundation Day on 2 May 2026.