Current Affairs 4 May 2026 – National, International, Sports, Economy & More

Hello readers! Here is a quick summary of today’s most important national and international current affairs for 4 May 2026. These are useful for competitive exams, interviews, and keeping your general knowledge up to date.

National News

• Prime Minister launches ‘Digital India 2.0’ Mission: In a major push towards a tech-enabled future, the PM unveiled Digital India 2.0 in New Delhi. The mission aims to deliver high-speed 5G and AI-powered services to every gram panchayat within the next two years.
• Indigenous armed drone ‘Prahari-M’ inducted by Defence Minister: Designed by DRDO, this advanced drone is equipped for border surveillance and counter-terrorism operations, marking a significant step in self-reliance.

International News

• G20 Education Ministers’ meet concludes in Brasília: India advocated for global cooperation in digital education and skilling. All member nations signed a declaration on the ‘Ethical Use of AI in Education’.
• Japan extends technical support for ISRO’s Chandrayaan-5: India and Japan’s space agency JAXA signed an agreement for a joint lunar mission, expected to launch in 2028.

Sports News

• IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets: Mumbai chased down the target in 18 overs in a thrilling encounter, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
• Indian duo wins Malaysia Open badminton title: The pair of Satwik and Chirag clinched the men’s doubles crown with a straight-game victory in the final.

Economy

• India’s GST collection touches ₹1.85 lakh crore in April 2026: This is the second-highest monthly collection ever, reflecting robust economic momentum.
• RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.25%: For the fourth consecutive policy review, the central bank held rates steady, citing balanced inflation and growth outlook.

Science & Technology

• India approves first indigenous gene therapy for sickle cell anaemia: The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved the breakthrough therapy, which will be provided free of cost in government hospitals.

Appointments

• Lt Gen Vikram Gokhale appointed next Chief of Army Staff: The government announced that Lt Gen Gokhale will take over as the new Army Chief on 1 June 2026.

This Day in History (4th May)

• 1979: Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
• 2016: India successfully test-fired the Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile.

We hope these current affairs help you stay informed. Stay tuned for more updates tomorrow, and have a great day!