Current Affairs 5th May 2026

Q.1. Which continent is India’s main diplomatic and economic partner at the India Forum Summit (IAFS)?
Ans. Africa
Q.2. Who was chosen to lead the high-level government committee tasked with assessing the cyberthreats that banks face from the AI platform Mythos?
Ans. C S Setty
Q.3. In April 2026, in Pune, who introduced the first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development in Asia?
Ans. Jayant Chaudhary
Q.4. Who won the silver medal for India in the Men’s 50m Rifle 3P event at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 held in Cairo?
Ans. Hemant Burman
Q.5. Who won the London Marathon in April 2026, making history as the first athlete to complete a competitive marathon in less than two hours?
Ans. Sabastian Sawe
Q.6. During the ceremonies of the state’s 50th anniversary, which Indian state’s prime minister unveiled development projects worth ₹4,000 crore?
Ans. Sikkim
Q.7. In terms of military spending, where does India stand in the world as of 2026?
Ans. Fifth
Q.8. In terms of the population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), where does India stand in the world as of 2026?
Ans. Sixth
Q.9. Which Indian state held the Indian Army’s first-ever multinational military drill, Pragati, in April 2026?
Ans. Meghalaya
Q.10. In April 2026, who was reappointed for a third term as CEO and Managing Director of Karur Vysya Bank?
Ans. Ramesh Babu
Q.11. During its April 2026 AGM, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) joined the International World Games Association in which city?
Ans. Lausanne