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Monday, 4 May 2026

Daily Current Affairs

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SchemesPIBMinistry of Finance01

RBI organises Financial Literacy Camp for migrant workers

The Finance Ministry said RBI organised a Financial Literacy Camp for migrant workers on International Labour Day. The camp is relevant for financial inclusion, migrant welfare, RBI consumer education and last-mile banking access.

RBI financial literacy
DefencePIBMinistry of Defence02

Raksha Mantri emphasises research and surprise at North Tech Symposium

The Defence Minister said research and the surprise element are essential to stay future-ready in a technology-driven era. The remarks are relevant for defence R&D, DRDO-industry partnership, emerging technologies and military doctrine.

Read sourcePrelims: North Tech Symposium | Mains: GS III - Defence technology, innovation
SchemesPIBMinistry of Health and Family Welfare03

Health Ministry launches nationwide Fire Safety Week

The Health Ministry launched the nationwide Fire Safety Week from 4-10 May 2026 across health facilities. The campaign is relevant for hospital safety, disaster mitigation, public-health infrastructure and frontline preparedness.

Read sourcePrelims: Fire Safety Week | Mains: GS II - Health systems, GS III - Disaster mgmt
EconomyPIBMinistry of Railways04

Five heavy portal beams launched for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train in 22 days

The Railways Ministry said all five heavy portal beams were launched over Indian Railway tracks in Amdavad in just 22 days for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. The milestone is relevant for high-speed rail, engineering, infrastructure execution and Japan-India cooperation.

Read sourcePrelims: MAHSR bullet train | Mains: GS III - Infrastructure, transport
SchemesPIBMinistry of Information and Broadcasting05

IICT National AI Skilling Programme enrolment open for creative sector

The Information & Broadcasting Ministry said enrolment opened for IICT National AI Skilling Programme for the creative sector. The programme is relevant for AI workforce, creative economy, skilling missions and emerging technology in media.

Read sourcePrelims: IICT, AI skilling | Mains: GS III - AI, creative economy
SciencePIBMinistry of Science and Technology06

Technology-driven innovation key to India economic renaissance: Jitendra Singh

The Science & Technology Minister said technology-driven innovation is the key to India economic renaissance. The remarks are relevant for innovation policy, startup ecosystem, R&D investment and Atmanirbhar Bharat in technology.

Read sourcePrelims: innovation policy | Mains: GS III - Science & technology, economy
SchemesPIBMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare07

ICAR-CCARI Goa observes International Labour Day as Shramik Samman Diwas

The Agriculture Ministry said ICAR-CCARI Goa observed International Labour Day as Shramik Samman Diwas 2026. The observance is relevant for agricultural workers, farm research institutions, dignity of labour and rural workforce welfare.

Read sourcePrelims: ICAR, Shramik Samman | Mains: GS II - Labour, GS III - Agriculture
PolityPIBMinistry of Communications08

TRAI extends date for comments on ALTD/FAST regulatory framework

The Communications Ministry extended the last date for submission of comments on the TRAI consultation paper on a regulatory framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) and FAST services. The consultation is relevant for OTT regulation, broadcasting policy, digital media and advertising rules.

Read sourcePrelims: TRAI, ALTD, FAST | Mains: GS II - Broadcasting regulation
AppointmentsPIBPrime Minister Office09

PM extends birthday greetings to Vice President CP Radhakrishnan

The Prime Minister extended birthday greetings to Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan. The message is relevant for constitutional offices, parliamentary protocol and ceremonial polity.

Read sourcePrelims: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan | Mains: GS II - Constitutional offices
SchemesPIBMinistry of Youth Affairs and Sports10

Fit India Hit India cricket friendly held between GST-Customs and Mumbai Heroes

The Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry said public servants of the GST and Customs amateur team defeated Mumbai Heroes in the Fit India Hit India friendly cricket match. The event is relevant for Fit India movement, public-sector engagement and sports promotion.

Read sourcePrelims: Fit India movement | Mains: GS II - Sports policy