This weekly current affairs compilation for 3rd May to 9th May 2026 brings you the most significant national and international developments. Covering key events across various sectors, this resource is designed to help aspirants prepare effectively for upcoming competitive exams.
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National

• Karnataka's Gig Worker Grievance System — Karnataka has become the first Indian state to operationalize a digital grievance redressal mechanism for platform-based gig workers. Developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers' Board, it allows workers to lodge complaints via the IPGRS portal.
• Jharkhand Treasury Scam Exposed — A significant financial fraud of approximately Rs 50 crore has been uncovered in Jharkhand, involving government officials misusing the state's Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS). Investigations are ongoing across multiple district treasuries.
• Sikkim: India's 1st Paperless Judiciary — Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant declared Sikkim as India's first fully paperless state judiciary on May 1, 2026, during a national conclave in Gangtok. This milestone is part of the nationwide e-Courts Mission Mode Project.
• Supreme Court Judge Strength Increased — The Union Cabinet approved increasing the Supreme Court's sanctioned judge strength from 33 to 37 (excluding the CJI) on May 5, 2026. This aims to address rising case pendency and ensure faster justice delivery.
• Vande Mataram Legal Status Proposed — The Union Cabinet approved amending the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act to grant Vande Mataram legal protection equivalent to the National Anthem. This coincides with the song's 150th anniversary.
• INS Mahendragiri Inducted — The Indian Navy received INS Mahendragiri (Yard 12654), the sixth stealth frigate of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited on April 30, 2026. This marks a significant step in indigenous warship construction.

International

• India-Cambodia Military Exercise CINBAX-II — The Indian Army contingent participated in CINBAX-II 2026, the second India-Cambodia bilateral military exercise, from May 4 to 17, 2026. The exercise focused on company-level joint training for sub-conventional environments.
• India Tops Global Remittance Inflows — According to the IOM's World Migration Report 2026, India remained the world's top remittance-receiving country in 2024, with inflows exceeding USD 137 billion. India is the only country to surpass the USD 100 billion mark.

Science & Tech

• New Semiconductor Projects Approved — The Union Cabinet approved two new semiconductor manufacturing projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) on May 5, 2026. These facilities, located in Dholera and Surat, Gujarat, include India's first commercial Mini/Micro-LED display unit.
• SC Reviews Apnoea Test for Brain Death — The Supreme Court directed AIIMS, New Delhi, to form an expert panel to assess the reliability of the apnoea test for determining brain death. This follows a PIL alleging malpractices in organ transplantation procedures.

Appointments

• Shashi Shekhar Vempati: New CBFC Chief — Shashi Shekhar Vempati, former Prasar Bharati CEO, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for three years. He succeeds Prasoon Joshi, who is now Prasar Bharati Chairman.

Quick One-Liners — Memorise These

• Karnataka is 1st state with digital gig worker grievance system.
• Jharkhand's IFMS scam: Rs 50 crore fraud detected.
• Sikkim declared India's 1st fully paperless judiciary.
• India-Cambodia military exercise CINBAX-II held May 4-17, 2026.
• India received over USD 137 billion in remittances in 2024.
• Union Cabinet approved 2 new semiconductor projects in Gujarat.
• Supreme Court judge strength increased from 33 to 37.
• NCRB reports rise in juvenile crime cases; Delhi highest.
• Supreme Court refused to stay Election Commissioners Act, 2023.
• INS Mahendragiri (Project 17A) inducted into Indian Navy.
• Union Cabinet approved Vande Mataram legal status.
• Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC Chairperson.
• India marked 1st anniversary of Operation Sindoor (May 7, 2025).
• Bengaluru recorded highest suicide rate among Indian cities.
• Telangana topped human trafficking cases in India (423 cases in 2024).
• Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal's 1st BJP CM.

Key Full-Forms & Terms

• IPGRS: Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System
• IDRC: Internal Dispute Resolution Committee
• IFMS: Integrated Financial Management System
• SUPACE: Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Courts Efficiency
• SUVAS: Supreme Court Vidhik Anuvad Software
• IOM: International Organization for Migration
• GaN: Gallium Nitride
• ATMP: Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging
• OSAT: Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test
• ISM: India Semiconductor Mission
• MeitY: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
• CJI: Chief Justice of India
• NCRB: National Crime Records Bureau
• MHA: Union Ministry of Home Affairs
• CCL: Children in Conflict with the Law

Compiled and rewritten by Rozgar Update for study reference. Facts are summarised from publicly available weekly current-affairs material; always verify from official sources.