This report covers all the major news from India and abroad for May 5, 2026. The information has been curated to assist job aspirants in their preparation, ensuring you stay updated with the latest in current affairs.
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National News
New Deputy Governor of RBI
Rohit Jain has officially taken charge as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), stepping in for the recently retired T. Rabi Shankar. His appointment is for a tenure of 3 years. At present, the RBI has four Deputy Governors: Swaminathan J, Dr. Poonam Gupta, Shirish Chandra Murmu, and Rohit Jain.
Related Static GK
- The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935.
- The current Governor of RBI is Shaktikanta Das.
India’s First Paperless Judiciary State
Sikkim has earned the distinction of being India’s first ‘Paperless Judiciary State’, with its courts having completely moved away from manual paperwork. It is worth noting, however, that Kerala’s Kalpetta District Court holds the record for being the first fully paperless district court in India.
Related Static GK
- The capital of Sikkim is Gangtok.
- Sikkim is the least populous state in India.
Assembly Elections 2026
Recent elections were conducted across five states and union territories. Here is the summary of the key figures:
- West Bengal: 294 seats (Governor: R. N. Ravi)
- Kerala: 140 seats (Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar)
- Assam: 126 seats (Governor: Lakshman Prasad Acharya)
- Tamil Nadu: 234 seats (Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, additional charge)
- Puducherry: 30 seats (Lieutenant Governor: Mr. Kailashnathan)
Related Static GK
- The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body.
- The current Chief Election Commissioner is Rajiv Kumar.
State-Led Center of Excellence for Space Technology
To bring space research to the grassroots level, the Karnataka government has launched India’s first ‘State-Led Center of Excellence for Space Technology’ in Bengaluru. This project is a joint initiative by the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society and the Satcom Industry Association of India.
Related Static GK
- The headquarters of ISRO is located in Bengaluru.
- ISRO was founded on August 15, 1969.
North Tech Symposium 2026
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, recently hosted the three-day ‘North Tech Symposium’. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the event, which saw participation from 284 MSMEs and defense startups.
Related Static GK
- The current Defense Minister is Rajnath Singh.
- The DRDO is India’s primary research organization for defense technology.
India’s First Pearl Farming Cluster
Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand is being developed as India’s first ‘Pearl Farming Cluster’. This project is being implemented at a cost of 22 crore rupees under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
Related Static GK
- Pearl farming involves cultivating pearls in freshwater mollusks.
- The Minister of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry is Rajiv Ranjan Singh.
International News
World Press Freedom Index 2026
According to the latest Reporters Without Borders index, India ranks 157th out of 180 countries, slipping from its previous position of 151st. India has been categorized under the ‘Very Serious’ section in this year’s report.
Related Static GK
- Norway holds the top position in the index.
- Eritrea is at the bottom of the list.
ADB’s $70 Billion Investment
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a massive $70 billion investment to boost electricity and digital connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region. This major announcement was made during the 59th annual meeting held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Related Static GK
- The Asian Development Bank was established in 1966.
- The ADB headquarters is in Manila, Philippines.
Other Major News
Guinness World Records in Andaman and Nicobar
Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) in Andaman and Nicobar set two world records over two days. The achievements include the largest underwater national flag (60×40 meters) and the highest underwater human pyramid, standing at 22.3 meters with 14 participants.
GalaxEye’s Mission Drishti
Bengaluru-based startup ‘GalaxEye’ has developed the world’s first OptoSAR satellite. It was launched via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and is designed to capture clear images even in the most adverse weather conditions.
Related Static GK
- SpaceX is an American aerospace organization.
- Its founder is Elon Musk.
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