11 May Current Affairs 2026

🏥 Health & Science • 🏛 Government & Policy • 💰 Finance & Economy • 🛡 Defense | 20 MCQs

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📌 Quick Summary — 11 May Current Affairs 2026

🏛 Government & Policy

Acid Attack Victims: Supreme Court includes individuals forced to drink acid in the victim category under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016.
SC Judges Strength: Sanctioned strength raised to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice, following the 2026 amendment.
Labour Health Check-up: Ministry of Labour and Employment launched an initiative for workers above 40 years.
Worker Dignity: The “Shramev Jayate” vision emphasizes respect and dignity for the workforce.
National Prevention of Insults to Honour Act: Amendment makes insulting “Vande Mataram” a punishable offense.
Mission Zero Thalassemia: Union Health Ministry aims to make India Thalassemia-free by 2035.

🌍 International Affairs

World Red Cross Day: Commemorated globally on May 8 to honor Henry Dunant.
India-Vietnam Trade: Bilateral trade target of $25 billion USD set to be achieved by 2030.

💰 Finance & Economy

Cotton Productivity: ₹5,659.22 crore approved for the ‘Mission for Cotton Productivity’ (2026-2031).
World Migration Report 2026: India received an unprecedented $137 billion in remittances in 2024.
Top Remittance Source: The United States of America emerged as the top source of international remittances in 2024.

🔬 Science & Technology

Hanta Virus Outbreak: Rodents (Chue) identified as the primary carrier for the virus detected on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
BCI Conference: General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the ‘Brain Computer Interface Conference’ in New Delhi focusing on defense neurotechnology.

🛡 Defense & Security

Operation Khanjar: 12th edition of the strategic military exercise held between India and Kyrgyzstan in Kyrgyzstan.

🎨 Art & Culture

Historical Discovery: 16th-century Telugu inscriptions from the Vijayanagara era uncovered in Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh.

🏆 Sports

Alex Zanardi Tribute: Remembered for his legendary legacy in Formula One and multiple gold medals in Paralympic Cycling.
Commonwealth TT: New Delhi chosen to host the prestigious 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship in 2026.
Tennis Milestone: Jannik Sinner became the first player to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles.

🏅 Awards & Honors

Cambridge Dedicated Teachers Award: Won by Soma Mondal for the 2026 South Asia Regional Title for her exceptional teaching methodologies.
Javelin Excellence: Neeraj Chopra awarded ‘Best Male Javelin Thrower 2024’ by Track and Field News magazine.

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