In today’s article, we are covering the significant national and international events that took place on May 1, 2026. For those preparing for PSC, WBCS, or any other government job examinations, keeping track of these updates is crucial. We hope these regular updates will help sharpen your exam preparation.
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Sports & Achievements
IBSF World Billiards Championship 2026
Kolkata’s Sourav Kothari has lifted the trophy at the IBSF World Billiards Championship 2026, held in Carlow, Ireland. He secured the victory by defeating the legendary Pankaj Advani in the finals, marking his second consecutive win of this title.
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- The headquarters of the IBSF (International Billiards and Snooker Federation) is located in Doha, Qatar.
- The IBSF serves as the global governing body for billiards and snooker.
- Pankaj Advani holds the record for the highest number of world billiard titles for India.
Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2026
Held in Apia, Samoa, athlete Sunil Singh brought glory to India by winning gold. He lifted a total of 271 kg in the men’s 65 kg category.
Asian Judo Championship 2026
Manipur’s judoka Enung Nabi Takhel Lambam won a bronze medal in the 70 kg category at the championship in Ordos, China. This win ends India’s 13-year medal drought in this event.
Defense and Security
India-Sri Lanka Diving Exercise ‘IN-SLN DIVEX’
The fourth bilateral diving exercise, ‘IN-SLN DIVEX’, concluded successfully in Colombo between the Indian and Sri Lankan navies. The Indian Navy’s specialized Diving Support Vessel, ‘INS Nireekshak’, participated in the drill.
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- The core objective of this exercise is to strengthen maritime security in the Indian Ocean region.
- The drills were conducted near the wrecks of World War II-era ships, the SS Worcester and SS Perseus.
Military Exercise ‘PRAGATI’
The Indian Army hosted the first-ever multilateral military exercise, ‘PRAGATI’, in Umroi, Meghalaya. This initiative aims to foster defense cooperation among regional nations in the Indian Ocean.
Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR)
DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a ‘salvo launch’ of the NASM-SR missile in Chandipur, Odisha. This technology allows for striking multiple targets simultaneously.
National and Economic Updates
Foundation Day of Maharashtra and Gujarat
Maharashtra and Gujarat are celebrating their 66th Foundation Day on May 1. These states were formed based on linguistic lines in 1960 under the ‘Bombay Reorganisation Act’.
‘E-Prapti’ Portal
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a new ‘E-Prapti’ portal. The main goal is to track inactive EPF accounts from before 2014 and link them with the UAN (Universal Account Number).
India-Kenya Bilateral Meeting
To boost bilateral ties, the 10th meeting of the India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee was held in Nairobi. The bilateral trade volume between the two nations reached 4.31 billion USD for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
First Commercial Agricultural Project in Uttar Pradesh
India’s first ‘Integrated Basmati and Organic Training Farm’ is being set up in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. Under the supervision of APEDA, this project will provide training to farmers in advanced cultivation techniques.
Other Important Updates
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Military Expenditure (SIPRI Report) | India ranks 5th (92.1 Billion USD) |
| First Transgender Cricket Umpire | Ritika Sri (Tamil Nadu) |
| Country that left OPEC | United Arab Emirates |
| India’s Climate Target | 60% of power from non-fossil sources by 2035 |
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