- On May 9, 2026, India’s three flagship Jan Suraksha schemes — PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY — completed 11 years since their launch in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Kolkata. These schemes were designed to extend life insurance, accident insurance, and pension coverage to the “unsecured” sections of society, especially workers in the unorganized sector.
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- On May 8, 2026, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the India Aircraft Leasing and Financing Summit (IALFS) 2.0 at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, highlighting India’s ambition to become a global hub for aviation financing and leasing.
- On May 11, 2026, in New Delhi, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash (JP) Nadda and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the SEHAT Mission. The name stands for Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation. It is a joint initiative of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- On May 7, 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the empowerment of the Principal Bench of GSTAT as the National Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (NAAAR). It is effective retrospectively from April 1, 2026, consolidating appellate functions under GSTAT. The Principal Bench in New Delhi, chaired by the GSTAT President, now hears appeals against conflicting state rulings.
- On May 8, 2026, the RBI imposed penalties on YES Bank and Hinduja Housing Finance for lapses found in inspections of their March 31, 2025 positions. YES Bank was fined ₹31.80 lakh for failing to properly use KYC Identifiers from the Central KYC Registry while opening accounts. Hinduja Housing Finance faced penalties for regulatory non-compliance under RBI’s supervisory norms.
- On May 6, 2026, in New Delhi, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to bridge scientific research with international diplomacy, ensuring that knowledge informs global policy.
- On May 7, 2026, in New Delhi, IndiaAI (National Artificial Intelligence Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology – MeitY) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership aims to bridge high-end technology with biomedical research to strengthen public health outcomes.
- In May 2026, Faustino Oro of Argentina officially became the second youngest Grandmaster (GM) in chess history at just 12 years, 6 months, 26 days. He achieved his final GM norm at the Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026, Italy. Nicknamed the “Messi of Chess”, Oro is celebrated for his prodigious talent and rapid rise in the sport.
- On May 7, 2026, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care) platform at the National Summit on Best Practices. It stands for Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care and represents a structural overhaul of maternal and child health monitoring in India.
- On 8–9 May 2026, the UN observed the Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War. This annual commemoration honors victims of WWII, reaffirming the global commitment to peace and reconciliation.
- On May 9, 2026, the Government of India announced two major appointments in the Armed Forces: Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of Naval Staff (CNS).
- On May 10, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated actor-turned-politician Thiru C. Joseph Vijay on taking oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, assuring continued cooperation between the Centre and the State Government for public welfare.
- On May 8, 2026, Bulgaria’s National Assembly officially approved former President Rumen Radev as the country’s new Prime Minister, making him the first leader in Bulgaria’s post-communist history to hold both the presidency and the premiership.
- On May 8, 2026, Laura Virginia Fernández Delgado was sworn in as the new President of Costa Rica, representing the National Liberation Party (PLN). She became the first woman to hold the presidency since Laura Chinchilla (2010–2014).
Questions:
Q.1 Faustino Oro, who became the second youngest Grandmaster (GM) in chess history in 2026, belongs to:a) Argentina
b) Spain
c) Italy
d) Brazil
Answer: a) Faustino Oro of Argentina officially became the second youngest Grandmaster (GM) in chess history at just 12 years, 6 months, 26 days.
Q.2 JANANI platform, launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, stands for:
a) Joint Action for Neonatal and Nutritional Integration
b) Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care
c) Jan Arogya Network for Integrated Nutrition Initiative
d) Justice and Nutrition for Newborn Infants
Answer: b) the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care) platform.
