Current Affairs 06 May 2026
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Latest Current Affairs 06 May 2026 – Daily GK Update with Quiz & FAQs
Overview
On 6 May 2026, major developments include:
- Increase in Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37
- BRICS Employment Working Group meeting in Kerala
- Launch of Mission for Cotton Productivity (₹5,659 crore)
- Approval of ₹23,437 crore railway projects
- Rare Diseases Conference in Delhi
- New Semiconductor units in Gujarat
- ICMR’s indigenous research strategy
1. Supreme Court Judges Strength Increased
सुप्रीम कोर्ट के न्यायाधीशों की संख्या बढ़ी
The Union Cabinet has approved increasing the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India from 33 to 37 to reduce pendency and improve justice delivery.
Static Facts Table
Feature | Details (English) | विवरण (Hindi) |
|---|---|---|
Constitutional Provision | Articles 124–147 | अनुच्छेद 124–147 |
Current Strength | 34 (1 CJI + 33 Judges) | 34 (1 मुख्य न्यायाधीश + 33 न्यायाधीश) |
New Approved Strength | 37 Judges | 37 न्यायाधीश |
Appointed By | President of India | राष्ट्रपति |
Retirement Age | 65 Years | 65 वर्ष |
First CJI | H.J. Kania | एच.जे. कानिया |
First Female Judge | M. Fathima Beevi | एम. फातिमा बीवी |
Minimum Age | Not specified in Constitution | संविधान में निर्दिष्ट नहीं है |
Exam Point
- Helps reduce case backlog
- Important for Polity & Judiciary questions
2. BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting
ब्रिक्स रोजगार कार्य समूह बैठक
The BRICS Employment Working Group meeting has started in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Key Facts
Feature | Details | विवरण |
|---|---|---|
Objective | Cooperation on labor & employment | श्रम और रोजगार पर सहयोग |
Members | Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa | ब्रिक्स देश |
Focus | Skilling, Social Security | कौशल विकास |
2026 Presidency | India | भारत |
Exam Point
- Focus on digital labour ecosystem
- Important for International Relations
3. Mission for Cotton Productivity
कपास उत्पादकता मिशन
Government approved ₹5,659.22 crore Mission for Cotton Productivity till 2031.
Key Features
Feature | Details | विवरण |
|---|---|---|
Duration | 2026–2031 | 2026–2031 |
Outlay | ₹5,659.22 Cr | ₹5,659.22 करोड़ |
Goal | 755 kg/hectare | 755 किग्रा/हेक्टेयर |
Vision | 5F (Farm to Fashion) | फार्म टू फैशन |
Brand | Kasturi Cotton Bharat | कस्तूरी कॉटन भारत |
Exam Point
- Boosts textile exports
- Important for Agriculture & Economy
4. Multi-Tracking Railway Projects Approved
मल्टी-ट्रैकिंग रेल परियोजनाएं
Approved under Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
Project Details
Feature | Details | विवरण |
|---|---|---|
Total Projects | 3 | 3 |
Investment | ₹23,437 Cr | ₹23,437 करोड़ |
Network Expansion | 901 km | 901 किमी |
Districts Covered | 19 Districts across 6 States | 6 राज्यों के 19 जिले |
Target Completion | 2030–31 | 2030–31 |
Exam Point
- Based on PM Gati Shakti Plan
- Improves logistics & connectivity
5. National Conference on Rare Diseases
दुर्लभ रोग सम्मेलन
Organized by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in New Delhi.
Key Highlights
Feature | Details | विवरण |
|---|---|---|
Dates | May 5–6, 2026 | 5–6 मई |
Support | ₹50 lakh per patient | ₹50 लाख |
CoEs (Centres of Excellence) | 15 Centers | 15 केंद्र |
Policy | National Policy for Rare Diseases (2021) | दुर्लभ रोगों के लिए राष्ट्रीय नीति (2021) |
Exam Point
- Focus on affordable treatment
- Important for Health schemes
6. Semiconductor Manufacturing Boost
सेमीकंडक्टर निर्माण
India approves new units under India Semiconductor Mission.
Project Details
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Investment | ₹3,936 Cr |
Jobs | 2,230 |
Location | Gujarat |
Total Projects | 12 |
Exam Point
- Strengthens Make in India
- Reduces import dependency
7. ICMR Strategy for Rare Diseases
आईसीएमआर रणनीति
The ICMR Chief highlighted the need for India to develop indigenous, cost-effective research strategies for the treatment of rare diseases during the Delhi conference.
आईसीएमआर प्रमुख ने दिल्ली सम्मेलन के दौरान दुर्लभ बीमारियों के इलाज के लिए भारत द्वारा स्वदेशी और लागत प्रभावी अनुसंधान रणनीतियां विकसित करने की आवश्यकता पर जोर दिया।
Key Framework
Feature | Details | विवरण |
|---|---|---|
Vision | Research to public health | अनुसंधान से स्वास्थ्य |
Focus | Vulnerable, disadvantaged, and marginalized populations. | कमजोर, वंचित और हाशिए पर रहने वाली आबादी। |
Innovation | Modern biology tools for diagnostics, vaccines, and treatment. | निदान, टीके और उपचार के लिए आधुनिक जीव विज्ञान उपकरण। |
Exam Point
- Important for Science & Tech
Practice Quiz
1. The sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India has been increased to:
a) 35
b) 36
c) 37
d) 38
Answer: c) 37
Explanation: Cabinet approved increase from 33 to 37 judges.
2. The BRICS Employment Working Group meeting is being held in:
a) Mumbai
b) Chennai
c) Thiruvananthapuram
d) Bengaluru
Answer: c) Thiruvananthapuram
Explanation: Hosted in Kerala under India’s 2026 presidency.
3. Which country holds the BRICS presidency in 2026?
a) China
b) Brazil
c) Russia
d) India
Answer: d) India
4. The total outlay for Mission for Cotton Productivity is:
a) ₹4,000 crore
b) ₹5,659.22 crore
c) ₹6,500 crore
d) ₹7,000 crore
Answer: b) ₹5,659.22 crore
5. The target productivity under the Cotton Mission is:
a) 600 kg/ha
b) 700 kg/ha
c) 755 kg/ha
d) 800 kg/ha
Answer: c) 755 kg/ha