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Sunday, 3 May 2026

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DefencePIBMinistry of Defence01

Indian Army departs for India-Cambodia bilateral exercise CINBAX-II 2026

The Defence Ministry said an Indian Army contingent departed for the India-Cambodia bilateral military exercise CINBAX-II 2026. The exercise is relevant for defence diplomacy, Act East policy, joint training and ASEAN engagement.

Read sourcePrelims: CINBAX-II | Mains: GS II - Act East policy, GS III - Joint exercises
SchemesPIBMinistry of Health and Family Welfare02

Advanced Neurosurgical OT inaugurated at AIIMS Guwahati

The Health Ministry inaugurated an advanced neurosurgical operation theatre at AIIMS Guwahati. The facility is relevant for tertiary healthcare in the Northeast, AIIMS expansion, surgical capacity and equitable health access.

Read sourcePrelims: AIIMS Guwahati | Mains: GS II - Health infrastructure, regional equity
PolityPIBMinistry of Panchayati Raj03

National Workshop on Panchayat Development Plans 2026-27

The Panchayati Raj Ministry announced a two-day National Workshop in New Delhi for preparation of Panchayat Development Plans (2026-27). The workshop is relevant for local self-governance, decentralised planning, GPDP framework and SDG localisation.

Read sourcePrelims: GPDP, 73rd Amendment | Mains: GS II - Local self-government
EnvironmentPIBMinistry of New and Renewable Energy04

MNRE organises Run for Sun marathon on International Sun Day

The New and Renewable Energy Ministry organised the Run for Sun marathon on International Sun Day to promote solar awareness. The event is relevant for renewable energy outreach, climate action, solar mission and citizen engagement.

Read sourcePrelims: International Sun Day | Mains: GS III - Renewable energy, climate
SchemesPIBMinistry of Health and Family Welfare05

Union Health Ministry releases RBSK 2.0 guidelines

The Health Ministry released the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0 guidelines at the National Summit on Best Practices. The guidelines are relevant for child health, school-based screening, early intervention and welfare scheme reform.

Read sourcePrelims: RBSK 2.0 | Mains: GS II - Child welfare, health schemes
SchemesPIBMinistry of Health and Family Welfare06

Pan-India Fire Safety Week observed from 4-10 May 2026

The Health Ministry announced observance of Pan-India Fire Safety Week from 4 to 10 May 2026 across health facilities. The campaign is relevant for hospital safety, disaster preparedness, awareness drives and patient protection.

Read sourcePrelims: Fire Safety Week | Mains: GS III - Disaster management
DefencePIBMinistry of Defence07

Raksha Mantri to inaugurate three-day North Tech Symposium at Prayagraj

The Defence Ministry said the Raksha Mantri will inaugurate a three-day North Tech Symposium organised jointly by the Indian Army and SIDM at Prayagraj. The symposium is relevant for defence innovation, civil-military fusion, Atmanirbhar Bharat and emerging technologies.

Read sourcePrelims: North Tech Symposium, SIDM | Mains: GS III - Defence indigenisation
PolityPIBMinistry of Education08

Education Minister assesses NEET UG 2026 arrangements at NTA

The Education Minister visited NTA headquarters to assess NEET UG 2026 arrangements. The review is relevant for higher-education entrance reforms, examination integrity, NTA governance and student grievance redressal.

Read sourcePrelims: NEET UG, NTA | Mains: GS II - Education governance
EconomyPIBMinistry of Textiles09

Giriraj Singh reviews textile sector in Mizoram with focus on ramie and linen

The Textiles Minister reviewed the textile sector in Mizoram with focus on ramie and linen, handloom clusters and rural livelihoods. The review is relevant for Northeast development, textile diversification, handloom revival and rural income.

Read sourcePrelims: ramie, linen, handloom | Mains: GS III - Rural economy, textiles
EconomyPIBMinistry of Finance10

CBIC inaugurates GST Bhawan at Itanagar

The Finance Ministry said CBIC Member Shri Surjit Bhujabal inaugurated GST Bhawan at Itanagar. The development is relevant for indirect tax administration, fiscal federalism in the Northeast, GST compliance and revenue infrastructure.

Read sourcePrelims: CBIC, GST | Mains: GS III - Indirect taxation, fiscal federalism