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International Leopard Day 2026 – May 3International Leopard Day is observed across the globe on 3 May to raise awareness about protecting leopards, (Panthera pardus), one of the most adaptable big cats and to encourage peaceful coexistence between humans and leopards.The day was officially recognised after the Global Leopard Conference in 2023, the first international gathering on leopard conservation.About Leopards:Taxonomy: Leopards (Panthera pardus) belong to the genus Panthera, which also includes lions, tigers, jaguars, and snow leopards, and are distributed across sub-Saharan Africa, northeast Africa, Central Asia, India, and China.Traits: They have unique rosette-patterned coats and are predominantly nocturnal hunters.Status: Listed as “Vulnerable” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List under criteria A2cd due to population decline.
International Leopard Day 2026 – May 3International Leopard Day is observed across the globe on 3 May to raise awareness about protecting leopards, (Panthera pardus), one of the most adaptable big cats and to encourage peaceful coexistence between humans and leopards.The day was officially recognised after the Global Leopard Conference in 2023, the first international gathering on leopard conservation.About Leopards:Taxonomy: Leopards (Panthera pardus) belong to the genus Panthera, which also includes lions, tigers, jaguars, and snow leopards, and are distributed across sub-Saharan Africa, northeast Africa, Central Asia, India, and China.Traits: They have unique rosette-patterned coats and are predominantly nocturnal hunters.Status: Listed as “Vulnerable” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List under criteria A2cd due to population decline.
International Leopard Day 2026 – May 3International Leopard Day is observed across the globe on 3 May to raise awareness about protecting leopards, (Panthera pardus), one of the most adaptable big cats and to encourage peaceful coexistence between hu...
World Press Freedom Day 2026 – May 3The United Nation (UN’s) World Press Freedom Day or World Press Day is observed annually across the globe on May 3 to promote freedom of expression, assess global press freedom conditions, and honour journalists.2026 Theme: “Shaping a Future at Peace”Background:Proclamation: In 1991, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s 26th General Conference recommended May 3 for observance, which was formally proclaimed in 1993 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).First: The first World Press Freedom Day was observed on May 3, 1994.Higlights of 2026:2026 Recipient: The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate, (Sudan), an independent body, was awarded the 2026 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize at UNESCO Headquarters (Paris, France) on 4 May 2026.2026 Report: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) released RSF World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) 2026 on April 30, 2026. The top 3 countries in the 2026 index are Norway (1st), Netherlands (2nd), Estonia (3rd) and India ranks 157th with a score of 31.96.
World Press Freedom Day 2026 – May 3The United Nation (UN’s) World Press Freedom Day or World Press Day is observed annually across the globe on May 3 to promote freedom of expression, assess global press freedom conditions, and honour journalists.2026 Theme: “Shaping a Future at Peace”Background:Proclamation: In 1991, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s 26th General Conference recommended May 3 for observance, which was formally proclaimed in 1993 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).First: The first World Press Freedom Day was observed on May 3, 1994.Higlights of 2026:2026 Recipient: The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate, (Sudan), an independent body, was awarded the 2026 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize at UNESCO Headquarters (Paris, France) on 4 May 2026.2026 Report: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) released RSF World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) 2026 on April 30, 2026. The top 3 countries in the 2026 index are Norway (1st), Netherlands (2nd), Estonia (3rd) and India ranks 157th with a score of 31.96.
World Press Freedom Day 2026 – May 3The United Nation (UN’s) World Press Freedom Day or World Press Day is observed annually across the globe on May 3 to promote freedom of expression, assess global press freedom conditions, and honour journalists.20...
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World Tuna Day 2026 – May 2The United Nations (UN’s) World Tuna Day is observed on 2 May each year to highlight tuna’s ecological and economic value, promote sustainable fishing, and raise awareness about overfishing threats to marine biodiversity.Background: Adoption: On 7 December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/71/124, officially declaring 2 May as World Tuna Day.Proposal: The initiative was led by Pacific Island countries such as Fiji, Kiribati, and Samoa, where tuna fisheries are vital to livelihoods and GDP.First Observance: The first World Tuna Day was observed on 2 May 2017.
World Tuna Day 2026 – May 2The United Nations (UN’s) World Tuna Day is observed on 2 May each year to highlight tuna’s ecological and economic value, promote sustainable fishing, and raise awareness about overfishing threats to marine biodiversity.Background: Adoption: On 7 December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/71/124, officially declaring 2 May as World Tuna Day.Proposal: The initiative was led by Pacific Island countries such as Fiji, Kiribati, and Samoa, where tuna fisheries are vital to livelihoods and GDP.First Observance: The first World Tuna Day was observed on 2 May 2017.
World Tuna Day 2026 – May 2The United Nations (UN’s) World Tuna Day is observed on 2 May each year to highlight tuna’s ecological and economic value, promote sustainable fishing, and raise awareness about overfishing threats to marine biodiversity.Ba...
India Successfully Conducts 2nd Test of LR-AShM with 1500km range off Odisha Coast In May 2026, India successfully conducted the 2nd flight-test of Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile (LR-AShM), developed specifically for the Indian Navy (IN), from Launch Complex-IV of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha Coast, marking a major milestone in India’s push for defence self-reliance.The second flight test of the two-stage hypersonic glide vehicle successfully validated advanced terminal guidance, including mid-course manoeuvres and sustained high-speed flight, with all mission objectives achieved.About Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile (LR-AShM):Speed and Strike Range: During the test trial, the missile accurately struck its designated target at a distance of 1,500 kilometer (km), with maximum speed of Mach 10 (maintaining an average speed of around Mach 5 through multiple skips).Development: The missile has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratories under the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad(Telangana), in collaboration with industry partners.
India Successfully Conducts 2nd Test of LR-AShM with 1500km range off Odisha Coast In May 2026, India successfully conducted the 2nd flight-test of Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile (LR-AShM), developed specifically for the Indian Navy (IN), from Launch Complex-IV of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha Coast, marking a major milestone in India’s push for defence self-reliance.The second flight test of the two-stage hypersonic glide vehicle successfully validated advanced terminal guidance, including mid-course manoeuvres and sustained high-speed flight, with all mission objectives achieved.About Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile (LR-AShM):Speed and Strike Range: During the test trial, the missile accurately struck its designated target at a distance of 1,500 kilometer (km), with maximum speed of Mach 10 (maintaining an average speed of around Mach 5 through multiple skips).Development: The missile has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratories under the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad(Telangana), in collaboration with industry partners.
India Successfully Conducts 2nd Test of LR-AShM with 1500km range off Odisha Coast In May 2026, India successfully conducted the 2nd flight-test of Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile (LR-AShM), developed specifically for the Indian Navy (IN), fr...
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GalaxEye Launches World’s First OptoSAR Satellite ‘Drishti’ Aboard SpaceX Falcon-9 from California, USAIn May 2026, India’s space start-up GalaxEye Space Solutions Private Limited launched ‘Mission Drishti’, the world’s first OptoSAR Earth observation satellite, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, the United States America (USA).OptoSAR is an Earth observation satellite that integrates Electro-Optical (EO)/Multispectral Imager (MSI) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors on a single operational platform.About Mission Drishti OptoSAR Satellite:Mass: Weighs 190 kilograms (kg), making it India’s largest privately built Earth observation satellite with a compact, refrigerator-sized design and deployable antenna.Orbit: Operates in a Sun-synchronous Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at ~500 ± 10 kilometer(km) altitude with a revisit frequency of about 4 days.Resolution: Delivers ~1.5 metre (m) resolution imagery (range: 1.2–3.6 m) with a global revisit cycle of 7–10 days, across X-band, Panchromatic (PAN), Red-Green-Blue (RGB), Near-Infrared (NIR), Coastal Blue (CB), and Red Edge (RE) spectral bands.
GalaxEye Launches World’s First OptoSAR Satellite ‘Drishti’ Aboard SpaceX Falcon-9 from California, USAIn May 2026, India’s space start-up GalaxEye Space Solutions Private Limited launched ‘Mission Drishti’, the world’s first OptoSAR Earth observation satellite, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, the United States America (USA).OptoSAR is an Earth observation satellite that integrates Electro-Optical (EO)/Multispectral Imager (MSI) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors on a single operational platform.About Mission Drishti OptoSAR Satellite:Mass: Weighs 190 kilograms (kg), making it India’s largest privately built Earth observation satellite with a compact, refrigerator-sized design and deployable antenna.Orbit: Operates in a Sun-synchronous Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at ~500 ± 10 kilometer(km) altitude with a revisit frequency of about 4 days.Resolution: Delivers ~1.5 metre (m) resolution imagery (range: 1.2–3.6 m) with a global revisit cycle of 7–10 days, across X-band, Panchromatic (PAN), Red-Green-Blue (RGB), Near-Infrared (NIR), Coastal Blue (CB), and Red Edge (RE) spectral bands.
GalaxEye Launches World’s First OptoSAR Satellite ‘Drishti’ Aboard SpaceX Falcon-9 from California, USAIn May 2026, India’s space start-up GalaxEye Space Solutions Private Limited launched ‘Mission Drishti’, the world’s first OptoSAR Earth observatio...
Government Appoints R Balasubramaniam, Joram Aniya as Full-Time Members of NITI AayogIn May 2026, Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya as full-time members of National Institution for Transforming India(NITI Aayog).With these appointments, the total number of full-time members of NITI Aayog has increased from five to seven.About Dr. R. Balasubramaniam :Profile: He was the founder of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) and the Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM).Background: Served as Member at the Capacity Building Commission under Mission Karmayogi and played a key role in developing the ‘Karmayogi Competency Framework’.Book: ‘Power Within: The Leadership Legacy Of Narendra Modi’.About Dr. Joram Aniya :Profile: She was the first Nyishi woman to earn a Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) and the first in Arunachal Pradesh (AR) to do a doctorate in Hindi, authored and edited several books, contributing to literature and Nyishi culture.Background: An academician with over 18 years of experience in teaching, research, and public policy engagement. She served as head of the Hindi department at Dera Natung Government College (DNGC), Itanagar, AR.
Government Appoints R Balasubramaniam, Joram Aniya as Full-Time Members of NITI AayogIn May 2026, Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya as full-time members of National Institution for Transforming India(NITI Aayog).With these appointments, the total number of full-time members of NITI Aayog has increased from five to seven.About Dr. R. Balasubramaniam :Profile: He was the founder of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) and the Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM).Background: Served as Member at the Capacity Building Commission under Mission Karmayogi and played a key role in developing the ‘Karmayogi Competency Framework’.Book: ‘Power Within: The Leadership Legacy Of Narendra Modi’.About Dr. Joram Aniya :Profile: She was the first Nyishi woman to earn a Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) and the first in Arunachal Pradesh (AR) to do a doctorate in Hindi, authored and edited several books, contributing to literature and Nyishi culture.Background: An academician with over 18 years of experience in teaching, research, and public policy engagement. She served as head of the Hindi department at Dera Natung Government College (DNGC), Itanagar, AR.
Government Appoints R Balasubramaniam, Joram Aniya as Full-Time Members of NITI AayogIn May 2026, Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya as full-time members of National Institution fo...
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Rohit Jain Appointed as RBI Deputy Governor for 3 Years In May 2026, the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi appointed Rohit Jain as Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of three years, effective from May 3, 2026.Rohit Jain succeeds T. Rabi Sankar, whose extended tenure concluded on May 2, 2026.About Rohit Jain:Profile: He has spent about three decades at RBI, including critical functions like banking regulation, financial stability, and human resource management.Career: Served as Executive Director(ED)at the RBI since December 2020, where he headed the Department of Supervision (overseeing risk, analytics, and vulnerability assessments).Certifications: Holds an International Certificate in Banking Risk and Regulation (ICBRR), Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (CAIIB) and Certified Bank Trainer.
Rohit Jain Appointed as RBI Deputy Governor for 3 Years In May 2026, the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi appointed Rohit Jain as Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of three years, effective from May 3, 2026.Rohit Jain succeeds T. Rabi Sankar, whose extended tenure concluded on May 2, 2026.About Rohit Jain:Profile: He has spent about three decades at RBI, including critical functions like banking regulation, financial stability, and human resource management.Career: Served as Executive Director(ED)at the RBI since December 2020, where he headed the Department of Supervision (overseeing risk, analytics, and vulnerability assessments).Certifications: Holds an International Certificate in Banking Risk and Regulation (ICBRR), Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (CAIIB) and Certified Bank Trainer.
Rohit Jain Appointed as RBI Deputy Governor for 3 Years In May 2026, the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi appointed Rohit Jain as Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of thre...
ADB Launches USD 70 Billion Initiative to Connect Asia’s Power Grids & Digital NetworksIn May 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a USD 70 billion initiative to expand energy and digital infrastructure across Asia-Pacific by 2035, enhancing connectivity, power trade, broadband access, and regional resilience.It was announced during its 59th Annual Meeting held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.About USD 70 billion Initiative:Initiatives: The ADB introduced two key programmes to enhance cross-border connectivity and expand access to electricity and broadband.USD 50 billion Pan-Asia Power Grid InitiativeUSD 20 billion Asia-Pacific Digital HighwayFunding Model: ADB will fund at least half of the USD 70 billion from its own resources, with the rest mobilized through co-financing and private sector partnerships.AI Innovation Centre: A Center for AI Innovation and Development will be set up in Seoul,South Korea backed by a USD 20 million contribution from the Government of the Republic of Korea, to promote responsible and inclusive AI adoption.
ADB Launches USD 70 Billion Initiative to Connect Asia’s Power Grids & Digital NetworksIn May 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a USD 70 billion initiative to expand energy and digital infrastructure across Asia-Pacific by 2035, enhancing connectivity, power trade, broadband access, and regional resilience.It was announced during its 59th Annual Meeting held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.About USD 70 billion Initiative:Initiatives: The ADB introduced two key programmes to enhance cross-border connectivity and expand access to electricity and broadband.USD 50 billion Pan-Asia Power Grid InitiativeUSD 20 billion Asia-Pacific Digital HighwayFunding Model: ADB will fund at least half of the USD 70 billion from its own resources, with the rest mobilized through co-financing and private sector partnerships.AI Innovation Centre: A Center for AI Innovation and Development will be set up in Seoul,South Korea backed by a USD 20 million contribution from the Government of the Republic of Korea, to promote responsible and inclusive AI adoption.
ADB Launches USD 70 Billion Initiative to Connect Asia’s Power Grids & Digital NetworksIn May 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a USD 70 billion initiative to expand energy and digital infrastructure across Asia-Pacific by 2035, enhanci...
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MoF Amends FEMA Rules, Allows 100% FDI in Insurance sector via Automatic routeIn May 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) notified amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, allowing 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Indian insurance companies and insurance intermediaries via the automatic route, subject to regulatory approval and compliance with the Insurance Act, 1938.Retain LIC Cap: However, MoF has clarified that foreign investment in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) continues to be capped at 20% under the automatic route.Eligible Entities: As per MoF official notification, 100% FDI now applicable to a wide range of insurance-related entities, including insurance brokers, reinsurance brokers, insurance consultants, corporate agents, third-party administrators, Surveyors and Loss Assessors, among others.
MoF Amends FEMA Rules, Allows 100% FDI in Insurance sector via Automatic routeIn May 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) notified amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, allowing 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Indian insurance companies and insurance intermediaries via the automatic route, subject to regulatory approval and compliance with the Insurance Act, 1938.Retain LIC Cap: However, MoF has clarified that foreign investment in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) continues to be capped at 20% under the automatic route.Eligible Entities: As per MoF official notification, 100% FDI now applicable to a wide range of insurance-related entities, including insurance brokers, reinsurance brokers, insurance consultants, corporate agents, third-party administrators, Surveyors and Loss Assessors, among others.
MoF Amends FEMA Rules, Allows 100% FDI in Insurance sector via Automatic routeIn May 2026, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) notified amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, allowing 100% Fore...
India & Cambodia Begin Joint Military Exercise ‘CINBAX-II’ in CambodiaOn May 4 2026, the Indian Army(IA) and the Royal Cambodian Army(RCA) commenced the second edition of the bilateral military exercise, CINBAX-II, at the Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Prov Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre (Camp Basil) in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.The 13-day exercise is being conducted from May 4 to 17, 2026.About CINBAX II:Framework: CINBAX-II, conducted under Chapter VII of the United Nation(UN) mandate, focuses on sub-conventional operations in jungle and semi-urban settings, aligned with current counter-terrorism challenges faced in UN peacekeeping missions.Participants:IA: The Indian contingent includes 120 personnel from Battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment.RCA: 160 personnel from Royal Cambodian Army.Focus: The drill provides hands-on training in drone operations, mortar and sniper tactics, and joint tactical planning to simulate real-world security scenarios.
India & Cambodia Begin Joint Military Exercise ‘CINBAX-II’ in CambodiaOn May 4 2026, the Indian Army(IA) and the Royal Cambodian Army(RCA) commenced the second edition of the bilateral military exercise, CINBAX-II, at the Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Prov Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre (Camp Basil) in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.The 13-day exercise is being conducted from May 4 to 17, 2026.About CINBAX II:Framework: CINBAX-II, conducted under Chapter VII of the United Nation(UN) mandate, focuses on sub-conventional operations in jungle and semi-urban settings, aligned with current counter-terrorism challenges faced in UN peacekeeping missions.Participants:IA: The Indian contingent includes 120 personnel from Battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment.RCA: 160 personnel from Royal Cambodian Army.Focus: The drill provides hands-on training in drone operations, mortar and sniper tactics, and joint tactical planning to simulate real-world security scenarios.
India & Cambodia Begin Joint Military Exercise ‘CINBAX-II’ in CambodiaOn May 4 2026, the Indian Army(IA) and the Royal Cambodian Army(RCA) commenced the second edition of the bilateral military exercise, CINBAX-II, at the Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas P...
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