Current Affairs 6th May 2026

Q.1. In April 2026, who was chosen to serve as the BWF Athletes’ Commission Chair?
Ans. PV Sindhu
Q.2. After passing the state panel exams in 2026, who became the first transgender umpire in Indian cricket history?
Ans. Rithika Sri
Q.3. In 2026, which Indian state authorised an AI policy with a ₹10,000 crore investment target?
Ans. Maharashtra
Q.4. In April 2026, which Indian state introduced the “e-Shram Saathi” mobile application to link workers with social programs and job opportunities?
Ans. Chhattisgarh
Q.6. Which nation declared on May 1, 2026, that it would be leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
Ans. UAE
Q.7. Which organization collaborated with NatWest Group in 2026 to promote cybersecurity, fintech, and artificial intelligence research?
Ans. IIT Delhi
Q.8. What is the name of the next-generation malaria vaccine component that the Serum Institute of India and the University of Oxford will license in 2026?
Ans. R78C
Q.9. Which countries will be the last foreign stop on IRCTC’s 2026 Bharat Gaurav Mystic Mountain Tour?
Ans. Bhutan
Q.10. In the AIFF Elite Youth League 2025-26 final on April 28, 2026, whose state’s football team defeated Zinc Football Academy 3-0 to successfully defend their title?
Ans. Punjab
Q.11. In April 2026, how many additional districts were authorised in the Union Territory of Ladakh?
Ans. Five