1 May Current Affairs 2026

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📌 Quick Summary — 1 May Current Affairs 2026

🏛️ National Affairs & Infrastructure
  • Ganga Expressway: PM Modi inaugurated India’s longest expressway (594 km), connecting Meerut and Prayagraj across 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
  • Araku Old Seed Festival: Celebrated in Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh — a tribal festival preserving indigenous seed varieties and traditional agriculture.
  • UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion: Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development launched by Symbiosis Skills and Professional University in 2026.
  • APEDA Basmati Training Centre: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) announced a new Basmati Training Centre in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
🌍 International Affairs & Summits
  • Europe’s First Integrated Lithium Project: Launched in Finland — covering lithium mining, processing, and battery material production for the EU’s clean energy transition.
  • 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD): Hosted by Germany in April 2026 — a key high-level climate preparatory dialogue ahead of COP.
  • China Zero-Tariff for Africa: China expanded duty-free (zero-tariff) market access for African nations — deepening China-Africa trade under FOCAC framework.
🔬 Science, Technology & Environment
  • India’s First Li-ion Battery Recycling Plant: India’s first integrated Lithium-ion battery and Rare Earth Magnet recycling plant established in Secunderabad, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Vikram-1: India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, developed by Skyroot Aerospace — a milestone in India’s private space sector.
  • New Lunar Mineral: Scientists from China discovered a new mineral named ‘Cerium-Magnesium’ in a lunar meteorite sample in April 2026.
💰 Economy, Energy & Government Schemes
  • OIL & IOC Discovery — Libya: Oil India Limited (OIL) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) announced a new oil and gas discovery in Libya — expanding India’s overseas energy footprint.
  • Small Hydro Project Development Scheme: Target — 1,500 MW new capacity in 5 years — under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to boost clean energy from small hydro sources.
🏅 Appointments
  • New CVO of SAIL: Dilip Kumar appointed as the new Chief Vigilance Officer of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
  • New Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog: Ashok Kumar Lahiri appointed as Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog in April 2026.
📊 Reports & Indices
  • Knight Frank PIRI 100 (2025): Bengaluru ranked in the global top 10 for luxury residential price growth — reflecting India’s booming premium real estate market.
  • Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026: Sudan topped the global food insecurity list; Pakistan ranked among the Top 10 most food-crisis-affected nations.
🏥 Health & Medicine
  • WHO’s First Infant Malaria Treatment: WHO approved Coartem Baby (Artemether-Lumefantrine) — the world’s first anti-malarial medicine specifically formulated for infants weighing less than 5 kg.
🏆 Sports
  • IBSF World Billiards Championship 2026: Sourav Kothari won the title held in Carlow, Ireland — continuing India’s dominance in cue sports.
📅 Important Days
  • International Dance Day: Observed every year on 29 April — established by the International Dance Council (CID) under UNESCO to celebrate dance as a universal art form.
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