One Liner Current Affairs: 6 May 2026
May 06, 2026
| S.No | Topic | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ministry of Power Revises Make in India Norms | Phased localisation for HVDC substations; target 60% local content by FY35; aligns with Make in India policy |
| 2 | World Portuguese Language Day 2026 | Observed on May 5; recognised by UNESCO (2019); promotes multilingualism and culture |
| 3 | NSE Launches Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) | Demat gold backed by physical reserves; improves transparency; no GST on trading |
| 4 | Wu Yize Wins World Snooker Championship | Defeated Shaun Murphy 18-17 at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield |
| 5 | Supreme Court Judges Strength Increased | Cabinet approves increase from 34 to 38 judges including CJI |
| 6 | Alex Zanardi Passes Away | Former F1 driver & Paralympic champion passes away at 59; symbol of resilience |
| 7 | South Coast Railway Zone Created | 18th railway zone; HQ at Visakhapatnam; operational from June 1, 2026 |
| 8 | BIS Releases Assistive Technology Standards | 6 standards under NLEAP; improves accessibility for persons with disabilities |
| 9 | India vs Japan AFC U-17 Women’s Cup | India lost 0-3 in Suzhou, China |
| 10 | World Laughter Day 2026 | Celebrated May 3; theme: “World Peace through Laughter” |
| 11 | Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2026 | Awarded to Raghav Das Gaiha (University of Pennsylvania) |
| 12 | ADB Critical Minerals Facility | Supports supply chains; financing + database; boosts energy transition |
| 13 | Project Freedom by USA | Naval escort mission in Strait of Hormuz; ensures oil trade security |
| 14 | Micro LED & OSAT Plants Approved | ₹3,936 crore support; semiconductor push in Gujarat |
| 15 | Khandagale Wins Silver | 309 kg total in World Junior Weightlifting (71 kg category) |
| 16 | International Firefighters’ Day 2026 | Observed May 4; honours firefighters globally |
| 17 | MoHFW Diabetes Framework for Children | Universal screening (0-18 yrs); free insulin; ‘4Ts’ awareness model |
| 18 | Prasoon Joshi Appointed Chairman | Heads Prasar Bharati; noted lyricist & media leader |
| 19 | Pulitzer Prize 2026 | Indian journalists Anand RK & Suparna Sharma among winners |
| 20 | Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 Winners | China (men’s), South Korea (women’s); held in Denmark |
| 21 | SpaceX Launches CAS500-2 Satellite | Falcon 9 launch; Earth observation mission with 45 payloads |