Current Affairs 05 May 2026 Telugu-APPSC, TGPSC, UPSC, RAILWAY, SSC, BANKING

1. GalaxEye Mission Drishti – ప్రపంచ మొట్టమొదటి OptoSAR Satellite; India’s Largest Private Satellite

Bengaluru-based space-tech startup GalaxEye Space మే 3, 2026 న Mission Drishti satellite ని SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ద్వారా California లోని SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base నుండి orbit లోకి విజయవంతంగా పంపింది. PM Narendra Modi “Mission Drishti is a testament to our youth’s passion for innovation and nation-building” అని అభినందించారు. VP C.P. Radhakrishnan “Significant leap for India’s commercial space ecosystem” అన్నారు.

Mission Drishti Specifications: Weight: ~190 kg – India’s largest privately-built satellite; World’s first OptoSAR satellite – ఒకే satellite లో MSI (Multi-Spectral Imager) + SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) combine. Spatial resolution: 1.2-3.6 metres; SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). OptoSAR advantage: Optical imagery (photo-like clarity, color) + SAR (all-weather, day-night, cloud-penetrating) – ఒకే pass లో simultaneous data; 3x more information than standalone sensors. Applications: Defence surveillance, disaster response, agriculture monitoring, infrastructure planning, maritime security. GalaxEye 2029 కి additional satellites launch plans ఉన్నాయి – daily global coverage target.

2. South Korea – CAS500-2 Earth Observation Satellite launch; PSLV ద్వారా

South Korea’s KARI (Korea Aerospace Research Institute) develop చేసిన CAS500-2 (Compact Advanced Satellite 500-2) Earth observation satellite India’s ISRO PSLV rocket ద్వారా launch చేసింది. CAS500-2: ~500 kg class; 0.5 metre panchromatic + 2 metre multi-spectral resolution. SSO orbit. India-South Korea space cooperation ఈ launch highlight చేస్తుంది.

3. ADB – $70 Billion Connectivity Plan; Pan-Asia Power Grid + Asia-Pacific Digital Highway

Asian Development Bank (ADB) మే 3, 2026 న 59th Annual Meeting – Samarkand, Uzbekistan లో – $70 billion infrastructure plan announce చేసింది. ADB President Masato Kanda “Energy and digital access will define the region’s future” అన్నారు. రెండు flagship initiatives: (1) Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative (PAGI) – $50 billion by 2035; (2) Asia-Pacific Digital Highway – $20 billion by 2035.

Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative ($50 billion): Cross-border renewable energy flow; 20 GW renewable integration; 22,000 circuit-km transmission lines; 200 million people కి electricity access; 840,000 jobs; 15% power sector emissions reduction. ADB: ~$25 billion own resources + cofinancing. Asia-Pacific Digital Highway ($20 billion): Terrestrial + subsea fibre networks, satellite links, regional data centres; 200 million కి first-time broadband; 450 million improved connectivity; 40% cost reduction in remote areas; 4 million jobs. AI Innovation Centre: Seoul, South Korea – South Korean government $20 million contribution; 3 million people digital/AI training by 2035. ADB builds on: SASEC, BIMSTEC grid planning, ASEAN Power Grid frameworks.

4. Canada – EPC Summit లో మొట్టమొదటి Non-European దేశంగా చారిత్రక హాజరు

మే 4, 2026 న 8th European Political Community (EPC) Summit Yerevan, Armenia లో జరిగింది. Canadian PM Mark Carney హాజరయ్యారు – EPC Summit కి హాజరైన మొట్టమొదటి non-European leader. Summit co-chaired by Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan + European Council President Antonio Costa. 48+ countries leaders participate. EPC 2022 లో Russia Ukraine invasion నేపథ్యంలో French President Emmanuel Macron propose చేయగా establish అయింది.

Context: US President Trump tariffs, US troop withdrawal from Germany discussions, Iran conflict economic impact – ఈ backdrop లో Canada-Europe ties deepening. February 2026 లో Canada EU’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) initiative కి మొట్టమొదటి non-European country గా join అయింది. Canada – EU bilateral trade: $178.6 billion (2025). Next EPC: Ireland (November 2026). Armenia భౌగోళికంగా Russia-Middle East crossroads – Russia నుండి cautiously distancing.

5. Singapore – New Zealand Critical Goods Supply Chain Pact సంతకాలు

Singapore మరియు New Zealand Critical Goods Supply Chain Pact సంతకాలు పెట్టాయి – supply chain resilience strengthen చేయడానికి, critical goods కి assured access guarantee చేయడానికి. Food, medicines, energy, industrial goods వంటి essential items supply chain disruptions నివారించడం లక్ష్యం. COVID-19 pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war supply chain vulnerabilities గుర్తించిన తర్వాత global supply chain resilience framework లో ఇది ఒకటి.

6. Thomas Cup 2026 – China 12th Title; India Bronze; France Runner-Up

BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 Horsens, Denmark లో May 3, 2026 న final జరిగింది. Thomas Cup final: China 3-1 France – China 12th Thomas Cup title claim చేసింది. Shi Yu Qi (World No. 1) – Christo Popov match 3 games thriller; Alex Lanier France కి point ఇచ్చాడు; Weng Hong Yang మరియు doubles Ji Ting/Xiang Yu China victory seal చేశారు.

India Story: Semi-final లో India 3-0 తో France కి ఓడిపోయి Bronze Medal పొందింది – India’s second Thomas Cup medal (first: Gold in 2022). Lakshya Sen (World Rank 11) quarter-final లో Chinese Taipei match లో elbow injury వల్ల semi-final miss అయ్యాడు. Ayush Shetty (18 years) semi-final లో Christo Popov (World No. 4) తో 21-11, 21-9 తో ఓడిపోయాడు. Uber Cup 2026 (women): South Korea 3-1 China – winner; India women (PV Sindhu led) group stage exit.

7. North Tech Symposium 2026 – Prayagraj లో Rajnath Singh Inaugurate

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh లో North Tech Symposium 2026 inaugurate చేస్తారు. Indian Army Northern Command నిర్వహించే ఈ symposium defence technology, innovation, startups, MSMEs, academic institutions, R&D organisations ని ఒక platform లో కలిపే forum. iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) framework కింద defence startups promote చేయడం, Aatmanirbhar Bharat in Defence push చేయడం లక్ష్యాలు.

8. National Childhood Diabetes Screening & Treatment Framework – Health Ministry Launch

Union Health Ministry National Childhood Diabetes Screening and Treatment Framework launch చేసింది. India లో pediatric diabetes cases – Type 1 (insulin-dependent) మరియు Type 2 – both పెరుగుతున్నాయి. Framework: 5-18 years children comprehensive screening; early detection; HbA1c tests; insulin kits free provision; continuous glucose monitoring; RBSK platform ద్వారా delivery; district hospitals లో care protocols.

9. 5th India–Tanzania Joint Trade Committee Meeting – Dar es Salaam

5th India–Tanzania Joint Trade Committee (JTC) Meeting Dar es Salaam, Tanzania లో జరిగింది. Bilateral Economic Cooperation, Trade, Investments బలోపేతం, market access, investments, pharmaceutical, IT, agriculture equipment రంగాల్లో collaboration చర్చించారు. India-Tanzania bilateral trade: ~$4.5 billion; India Tanzania కు largest trading partners లో ఒకటి. Tanzania లో IIT Madras Zanzibar Campus (2023 నుండి) India soft power presence.

10. India Critical Minerals – 58 Companies Recycling Scheme Eligible; Security Strengthened

India critical mineral security initiative కింద 58 companies Critical Minerals Recycling Scheme కు eligible గా declared అయ్యాయి. e-waste, industrial waste నుండి Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, Manganese, REE (Rare Earth Elements) వంటి critical minerals recover చేయడం లక్ష్యం. India’s domestic recycling ecosystem build చేస్తే import dependency తగ్గుతుంది. India 2023 లో 30 Critical Minerals identify చేసింది.

11. Telangana – ‘One Meal a Day with Millets’ Initiative Launch; Nutritional Security

Telangana Government ‘One Meal a Day with Millets’ initiative launch చేసింది – మిల్లెట్స్ ప్రోత్సాహం, పౌష్టికాహారం, farmer incomes మెరుగుపరచడం లక్ష్యం. Schools, Anganwadis, government canteens లో కనీసం ఒక పూట Jowar (జొన్న), Bajra (సజ్జ), Ragi (రాగి), Foxtail millet (కొర్ర) వంటి millets వడ్డించడం target. Telangana: India’s major millet producing state – పెద్ద మొత్తంలో millet cultivation.

Millets గురించి: Nutri-Cereals అని కూడా పిలుస్తారు; Iron, Calcium, dietary fibre, protein rich; climate-resilient crops (తక్కువ నీరు, తక్కువ fertilizer); Gluten-free. 2023: UN declared International Year of Millets (India propose చేసింది). India world’s largest millet producer. Telangana CM: A. Revanth Reddy. భారత ప్రభుత్వం Shree Anna (millets) ని Super Food గా promote చేస్తోంది.

12. India BRICS Women’s Working Group – మొదటి Preparatory Meeting Host

India BRICS Women’s Working Group (WWG) మొదటి Preparatory Meeting host చేసింది. Women’s empowerment, gender equality, financial inclusion రంగాల్లో BRICS member countries మధ్య dialogue. 2026 BRICS Presidency Brazil దగ్గర ఉంది; India active participation నిర్వహించింది. BRICS Expanded: 2024 లో UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia joined.

13. AURO University Hosts Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference

AURO University (Surat, Gujarat) Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference host చేసింది – Gujarat’s flagship investment summit Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit యొక్క regional edition. Gujarat investments, entrepreneurship, innovation, education sector discussions జరిగాయి. Vibrant Gujarat: 2003 నుండి biennial global investment summit; PM Modi Gujarat CM గా ఉన్నప్పుడు ప్రారంభించారు; India’s largest investment summit గా పరిగణించబడుతుంది.

14. India-Cambodia CINBAX-II 2026 – Counter-Insurgency Joint Exercise

India మరియు Cambodia CINBAX-II 2026 (2nd Edition) Joint Military Exercise జరుగుతోంది. CINBAX: Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare focus. India’s Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS), Vairengte, Mizoram నుండి troops participate. Cambodia: ASEAN member; India-Cambodia bilateral defence cooperation, Special Forces training sharing. India’s Act East Policy కింద Southeast Asia countries తో defence ties strengthen.

15. 5th India-Tanzania Joint Trade Committee – Bilateral Trade $4.5 Billion

5th India–Tanzania JTC Meeting Dar es Salaam లో India-Tanzania trade $4.5 billion కి expand అవడం, IIT Madras Zanzibar Campus, pharmaceuticals, agriculture equipment bilateral cooperation discuss చేశారు. Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan: Africa’s first female President. Tanzania: EAC + SADC member.