Daily Current Affairs — 7 May 2026

India, Algeria hold first joint defence commission meet

Source: The Hindu (Page 12) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)

Vietnam major pillar of India’s Act East Policy, says Modi as defence, rare-earth ties renewed

Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)

Delhi most unsafe for women and children, show new NCRB dataOverall crime rate drops 6%; cybercrime up by 17%: NCRB

Source: The Hindu(Page2)The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)

Trump pauses Hormuz move; says war will end if Iran agrees to deal

Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)

Nicobar gram sabhas signed off on infra project without 50% quorum

Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)

Russia’s share in Indian oil imports jumped in March

Source: The Hindu (Page13) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)

Invasive species may be the wrong enemy in a changing subcontinent

Source: The Hindu(Page18) | Syllabus: Invasive species

To minimise AI’s impact on jobs, ILO bats for lifelong learning

Source: The Hindu (Page13) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Technology/Economy)

India's new sports policy for Pakistan: No to bilateral ties, yes to global events

Source: Indian Express (Page 1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)

Mitigating SO2 from coal power plants could prevent over 1.24 lakh deaths annually in India, says IIT Delhi study

Source: Indian express (Page 4) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)

Ministry to make fresh move for PM-SHRI in Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala after political shifts

Source: Indian express (Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)

Wasn't 2023 ruling meant for short period until a law was made: Supreme Court

Source: Indian express (Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)

Operation Sindoor's key lesson: Future conflicts will not resemble the past

Source: Indian Express(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Defence)

For four new govts, same problem: Debt burden

Source: Indian Express(Page15) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)

Why SC expanded definition of acid attack victim' in Disabilities Act

Source: Indian Express(Page15) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)

How hantavirus is deadlier than Covid, but slower

Source: Indian Express(Page15) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)

With 12 plants in phase one, India's chip-making mission sets sights on next frontier

Source: Indian Express(Page15) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance/GS3(Economy)

India, ASEAN to update trade pact by year-end, says PM Modi

Source: Indian Express(Page18) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)

Rusty-spotted, among tiniest wildcat species, sighted close to Delhi

Source: Indian Express (Page 1) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)

India, Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership

Source: Indian Express(Page11) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)

G7 trade talks target critical minerals as US-EU tariff rift strains unity

Source: Indian Express(Page18) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)

Understanding inequality in India’s growth story

Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)

Fixing structural deficits in India’s health system

Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)

When does a CM cease to hold office?

Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)

What is Karnataka’s new gig worker grievance system?

Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)

CJI’s role in CEC, EC appointments was temporary, pending new law: SC

Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)

Rubio may visit India for talks, Quad Foreign Ministers meet in May end

Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)

Centre mandates local committees to oversee and govern schools

Source: The Hindu(Page 12) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance )

India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate

Source: The Hindu (Page12) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)

Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary Dr. M. Ravichandran Inaugurates Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory in ChennaiSwasth Bharat PortalIndia and EU Launched €15.2 Million/~₹169 Crore Joint Initiative to Strengthen EV Battery Recycling under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC)-Working Group-2

Source: PIB PIBPIB | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Science and Tech)GS2(Health)GS2(IR)