Daily Current Affairs May 2, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 02/05/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 2nd May 2026.

National

• Govt launches Cell Broadcast System to strengthen India’s emergency communication systems-Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today launched the Cell Broadcast System (CBS) to strengthen India’s emergency communication systems and enhance public safety infrastructure. CBS is an indigenous technology developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) under the Department of Telecommunications, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• NHAI Successfully Launches India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System in Gujarat-In a major step towards transforming the Electronic Toll Collection system in the country, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully launched the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) based tolling system at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat. Around 41,500 vehicles crossed the MLFF toll location on the first day after the implementation of the system.
• India’s First Portable MRI System Deployed at AIIMS Delhi for ICU Patients:AIIMS Delhi has introduced India’s first portable bedside Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system, enabling rapid brain imaging for critically ill patients in ICUs, emergencies, and neurosurgical care.
• The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has issued permission for major equipment erection at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) Units 5 and 6. The permission, granted, allows the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited to undertake installation of major equipment of the plant.

International

• EAM S. Jaishankar Begins Official Visit to Jamaica, Suriname,Trinidad and Tobago:External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar will embark on an official visit to Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago from today, which will continue till 10th of this month. These countries share a special connection with India owing to the presence of Girmitiya communities.
• Trump administration to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany:The Trump administration is preparing to withdraw 5,000 American troops from Germany, signaling rising tensions between Washington and key European allies over support for US military operations involving Iran.

Appointments

• Communications expert Prasoon Joshi Appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati:The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed noted lyricist, writer and communication expert Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster.

Sports and culture

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the Indian women’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, with Smriti Mandhana named as vice-captain. The tournament will be hosted by England, beginning on 12th June.
• India Field 21-Member Squad for World Athletics Relays 2026 in Gaborone:A 21-member Indian squad will compete across five events at the World Athletics Relays 2026 scheduled to start in Gaborone, Botswana, today.

Days Observed

• The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, celebrated its 63rd Foundation Day today.

Static GK for exam preparations

• The term Girmitiya refers to the descendants of Indian indentured laborers transported by the British between 1834 and 1920 to work on colonial plantations. Derived from a local mispronunciation of the word "Agreement" (Girmit), these resilient communities preserved their culture while shaping nations across the globe.
• The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) is an Indian statutory body established on November 15, 1983. Headquartered in Mumbai, it ensures the safe use of nuclear energy and ionizing radiation across India without harming public health or the environment.
• A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive medical test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to generate highly detailed, 3D pictures of organs, soft tissues, and bones. Unlike X-rays or CT scans, MRIs do not use ionizing radiation