Daily Current Affairs, 05 May 2026

Daily Current Affairs, 05 May 2026for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams

Daily Current Affairs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking and Teaching Exams , 05 May 2026.

22 articles with High Prelims potential and 11 with strong Mains relevance , analyzed from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Today's briefing spans International Relations, Security and Economy, with key developments around Special TADA Court, IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) and US Navy.

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Scanned 522 articles, ranked the 47 exam-relevant ones: 3 Core · 9 High · 35 Supporting.

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Strait of Hormuz, Chokepoint for 20% Global Oil, Effectively Closed After US-Iran War Breaks Out in Feb 2026

8CORE
Intl. RelationsSecurity & DefenceEconomy
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps)US Navy
The Indian Express•05 May
Deep Dive

SC Rules Medical Negligence Claims Survive Doctor's Death; Legal Heirs Can Be Impleaded Under Consumer Protection Act, 1986

8CORE
Polity
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Supreme CourtNational Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Bihar
The Indian Express•05 May
Deep Dive

Special TADA Court Convicts 12 in 1993 Mumbai Blasts Case, Citing Dubai Conspiracy Meeting (Jan 1993) and Pakistan-Sourced RDX

8CORE
Security & DefencePolity
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Special TADA Court
The Indian Express•04 May
Deep Dive

CEA Nageswaran: Strait of Hormuz Crisis Risks 4.3% Fiscal Deficit Target; 9 States to Post Revenue Deficit in FY27

7CORE
EconomyPolityIntl. Relations
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Finance MinistryInstitute of Economic Growth
The Indian Express•04 May
Deep Dive

SC Dismisses AIIMS Contempt Case, Upholds Minor’s Right Under Article 21, Highlights MTP Act Gap for 30-Week Pregnancies

7CORE
PolitySocial Issues
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Supreme CourtAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
The Indian Express•05 May
Deep Dive

West Bengal BJP Victory Ends CBI Consent Withdrawal Under Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946; MGNREGS Funds to Resume

7CORE
Polity
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Supreme CourtCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI)Election Commission
The Indian Express•05 May
Deep Dive

UAE Fujairah Drone Attack Injures 3 Indians, Triggers India-UAE Solidarity Amid Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Blockade

7CORE
Intl. RelationsSecurity & Defence
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:UAE Ministry of DefenceAdnoc (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company)US Central Command
The Indian Express•05 May
Deep Dive

2026 Assembly Results: BJP Wins 101/126 Seats in Assam, TMC Routed in West Bengal; EC Scrutiny Over 27 Lakh Voter Roll Purge

7CORE
Polity
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Supreme Court of IndiaElection Commission of India
The Hindu•04 May
Deep Dive

Model Code of Conduct (MCC) Part VII Scrutiny: PM's April 18 Broadcast on Doordarshan, AIR Raises Public Resource Use Questions

7CORE
Polity
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Election Commission
The Hindu•05 May
Deep Dive

NCLAT Upholds Adani's ₹12,505 Cr Jaypee Insolvency Plan, Dismisses Vedanta's Challenge Over 'Commercial Wisdom'

7CORE
EconomyPolity
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:NCLATCoC
The Indian Express•05 May
Deep Dive
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Why Read Daily Current Affairs?

For UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams, daily current affairs reading is the foundation of General Studies preparation. On average, 15-25 Prelims questions and most GS-II/GS-III Mains answers draw from recent events.

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What are the important current affairs for 05 May 2026?▼

This page covers 10 Core, 2 High, and 10 Supporting articles for 05 May 2026, spanning International Relations, Security, Economy. All articles are sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express with AI-powered exam relevance ranking.

How to use 05 May 2026 current affairs for UPSC?▼

Start with Core articles, they carry the highest exam probability. Read the Big Picture summary, check Key Facts, and use the 1-Minute Revision list. Then attempt the daily quiz for active recall practice.

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