Daily Current Affairs โ 07 May 2026
Daily Current Affairs ยท 07 May 2026
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History: 4 ยท Polity: 4 ยท Environment: 1 ยท Economy: 1
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UPSC Current Affairs MCQ โ 07 May 2026
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๐ฐ Today’s Top 5 Current Affairs
#01
History
History
Metamaterials
๐ฐ Why in News
Researchers from Europe, in a study published in Nature Physics, have developed synthetic metamaterials capable of physically "learning" and changingโฆ
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Quick Facts
- Metamaterials : They are specially engineered materials whose properties are determined mainly by their physical structure rather than only theirโฆ
- Through repeated environmental feedback, the material can dynamically adjust its bending behaviour to learn, forget, and relearn new shapes.
- For instance, nudging the material from one side results in a different bending behaviour compared to nudging it from the other side
- Limitations : Despite its breakthrough potential, the system currently relies on large hardware components and specialized laboratory setups, limiting immediate real-world deployment and scalability.
#02
Environment
Environment
Mantis Shrimp and Metamaterials
๐ฐ Why in News
A new study has revealed that the mantis shrimp 's hammer-like limb delivers powerful blows and also uses a natural recoil-dampening system , challenging previous beliefs about metamaterials and energy control.
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Quick Facts
- This work not only highlights the evolutionary genius of the mantis shrimp, but also opens new frontiers in material science and bioengineering .
- Researchers found that the mantis shrimp's striking appendage acts as a natural phononic metamaterial (materials that block or control mechanicalโฆ
- A hydroxyapatite surface (a hard mineral also found in human bones and teeth) that disperses impact
- Spring-like tendons (elastic structures that help absorb shock)
- Biopolymer fibers arranged in a periodic pattern (repeating natural fibers that reduce impact damage from repeated strikes)
- About: Mantis shrimp are ancient marine crustaceans belonging to the order Stomatopoda , closely related to crabs and lobsters
- Mantis shrimp inhabit warm, shallow tropical and subtropical waters, particularly in the Indian and Pacific Oceans
- Spearers: Possess spiny, barbed forelimbs used to impale soft-bodied prey like fish, squid, and worms.
- Smashers: Have heavily calcified, club-like appendages capable of delivering one of the fastest strikes in the animal kingdom, used to break openโฆ
- Eye structure is influencing optical sensor and cancer detection technology
#03
Polity
Polity
Insulting Vande Mataram is a Punishable Offence
๐ฐ Why in News
The Union Cabinet has recently cleared a proposal to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act
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Quick Facts
- Current Legal Framework: The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act
- Proposed Penalties: Under the existing Section 3 of the 1971 Act
- The MHA directed that the National Song should be given precedence over the National Anthem (written by Rabindranath Tagore ) when both are featuredโฆ
- The Supreme Court held that the MHA guidelines on Vande Mataram are purely advisory and carry no penal consequences for non-compliance.
- In 1937 , leaders of the Indian National Congress (INC) decided to use only the first two stanzas of the song at their gatherings.
- Following independence, the modern Republic of India officially accorded it the status of the National Song , giving it equal historical and culturalโฆ
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
Supreme CourtUnion CabinetMinistry of Home Affairs
#04
Polity
Polity
Protecting the Honour of National Anthem
๐ฐ Why in News
Recently the Executive Magistrate in Srinagar sent 11 men to jail after detaining them for allegedly not rising for the National Anthem at an event where J&K Lt Governor was present.
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Quick Facts
- The order noted that "there is every likelihood that they may commit breach of peace and disturb public tranquillity if released".
- They were "bound down" for good behaviour under sections 107/151 of CrPC.
- In legal terms, to be "bound down" means to be required to appear before the investigating officer or the court on a given date.
- The accused is bound by surety or personal guarantee to appear before the court.
- The CrPC classifies magistrates into 2 types – Executive Magistrates and Judicial Magistrates
- An Executive Magistrate (EM) is an officer (or officers) of the Executive branch who has powers under both Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Criminalโฆ
- The EMs are appointed by state governments, and they focus mainly on maintaining law & order and performing police and administrative functions
- Also, the Judicial Magistrates are under direct control of High Courts.
- Section 107: When an EM receives information that any person has disturbed (or is likely to disturb) the peace or public tranquillity
- The person who is likely to disturb the peace
#05
History
History
150th Anniversary of Indiaโs National Song "Vande Mataramโ
๐ฐ Why in News
The Prime Minister inaugurated year-long celebrations marking 150 years of Vande Mataram on 7 th November 2025.
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Quick Facts
- Vande Mataram: Also pronounced "Bande Mataram," It is composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
- On 24 th January 1950, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, announced that while Jana Gana Mana would be the National Anthem , Vandeโฆ
- India's Constitution does not explicitly mention a national song
- Vande Mataram became the battle cry of resurgent nationalism , symbolising devotion to the motherland and resistance against colonial rule
- It was also sung during the proclamation of the Provisional Government of Azad Hind .
- At the Varanasi session of the Indian National Congress (1905), the song 'Vande Mataram' was adopted for all-India occasions.
- Members held Prabhat Pheris every Sunday, singing Vande Mataram and collecting voluntary donations.
- Thinkers like Sri Aurobindo believed Vande Mataram carried spiritual force and awakened collective consciousness
- In 1905, during the anti-partition movement in Bengal, nearly 40,000 people gathered at Calcutta Town Hall and sang Vande Mataram in protest.
- Its influence was so strong that Lord Curzon ordered police to arrest anyone who sang it, highlighting its political impact.
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
President of IndiaPrime Minister
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#06
History
History
New MHA Protocol on Vande Mataram and Jana Gana Mana
๐ฐ Why in News
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a fresh set of instructions to States and government bodies mandating that the National Song
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Quick Facts
- Sequence of Play: When both the National Song and the National Anthem are played at the same event
- If the National Song is played as part of a newsreel, documentary, or film , the audience is not expected to stand
- Presidential/Gubernatorial Events: On the arrival and departure of the President or Governor/Lieutenant Governor at formal State functions.
- Broadcasts: Immediately before and after the President addresses the nation on All India Radio or TV.
- Flag Ceremonies: When the National Flag is brought on parade .
- Cultural Events: On the unfurling of the National Flag at cultural or ceremonial functions (other than parades).
- School authorities are directed to make adequate provisions to popularize the singing of the National Song and Anthem to foster respect for nationalโฆ
- The new protocol connects with constitutional values under Article 51A(a) (Fundamental Duty to respect national symbols).
- Origin & Composition: Vande Mataram (also pronounced Bande Mataram )
- India's Constitution does not explicitly mention a national song
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
Supreme CourtPresident of IndiaMinistry of Home Affairs
#07
History
History
ILO Complaint by Tea Workers
๐ฐ Why in News
The Paschim Banga Cha Majoor Samity (a non-political trade union) filed a formal representation with the International Labour Organization (ILO)โฆ
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Quick Facts
- The complaint alleges the Indian government has failed to uphold ratified Conventions regarding forced labor
- About: Article 24 of the ILO Constitution is a key procedural mechanism that allows for the monitoring and enforcement of international laborโฆ
- Function: Under Article 24, any industrial association of employers or of workers (such as a trade union or an employers' federation) has the rightโฆ
- Eligibility for Filing a Representation: Eligibility for filing a representation is restricted exclusively to industrial associations
- Scope: It applies only to ratified Conventions and alleges failure to ensure their effective observance within the member state's jurisdiction
- Procedure: The Governing Body may forward the representation to the government concerned and request a response
- Purpose: While the ILO does not have the power to impose economic sanctions
#08
Economy
Economy
Profits and Poverty: The Economics of Forced Labour
๐ฐ Why in News
Recently, the International Labour Organization (ILO) released a report titled 'Profits and poverty: The economics of forced labour' , which hasโฆ
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Quick Facts
- According to ILO, forced or compulsory labour is "all work or service that is exacted from any person under the menace of any penalty and for whichโฆ
- Forced labour is defined, for purposes of measurement , as work that is both Involuntary and under penalty or menace of a penalty (coercion)
- Coercion refers to the means used to compel someone to work without their free and informed consent.
- Increase in Illegal Profits: Forced labour generates illegal profits worth USD 36 billion per year, which is a 37% increase since 2014.
- This increase is attributed to both a growth in the number of people forced into labour and higher profits generated from the exploitation of victims.
- Total annual illegal profits from forced labour are highest in Europe and Central Asia (USD 84 billion)
- Profit Generation Per Victim: Traffickers and criminals are estimated to generate close to USD 10,000 per victim, up from USD 8,269 a decade ago.
- Forced commercial sexual exploitation accounts for more than two-thirds (73%) of the total illegal profits
- After forced commercial sexual exploitation, the sector with the highest annual illegal profits from forced labour is industry (USD 35 billion)โฆ
- The Services Sector encompasses activities related to wholesale and trade
๐ Key Numbers & Data
- worth USD 36 billion per year, which is a 37% increase since 2014. This increase is
- followed by Asia and the Pacific (USD 62 billion), the Americas (USD 52 billion), Africa
- are estimated to generate close to USD 10,000 per victim, up from USD 8,269 a decade ago.
- close to USD 10,000 per victim, up from USD 8,269 a decade ago. Forced commercial sexual
- accounts for more than two-thirds (73%) of the total illegal profits , despite
- profits , despite accounting for only 27% of the total number of victims in privately
#09
Polity
Polity
Cabinet Clears Bill to Expand SC Strength to 38
๐ฐ Why in News
The Union Cabinet has approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, to increase the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 (including the Chief Justice of India ).
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Quick Facts
- This change will be enacted by amending the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 , ending a six-year hiatus since the last revision in 2019 .
- The expansion is in response to a backlog of 92,385 cases , further complicated by the post-pandemic surge in digital e-filings .
- Constitutional Foundation: Under Article 124(1) of the Indian Constitution
- Initiation by CJI: Usually, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) sends a proposal to the Union Ministry of Law and Justice , citing reasons like a risingโฆ
- Cabinet Approval: The Law Ministry, after consulting with the Finance Ministry (for budgetary implications), places a draft bill before the Unionโฆ
- Introduction of Amendment Bill: Once the Cabinet approves
- Parliamentary Approval: The bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a simple majority .
- Presidential Assent: Once passed by both Houses, the bill is sent for the President's assent
- Systematic Issues: The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill
- Law Commission Recommendation: The present Bill overlooks the recommendations made by the 18 th Law Commission (chaired by Justice A.R
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
Supreme CourtHigh CourtParliamentLok SabhaRajya SabhaUnion Cabinet
#10
Polity
Polity
75 Years of Supreme Court
๐ฐ Why in News
Recently, the President unveiled the new flag and insignia of the Supreme Court (established – 26 th January 1950) to mark the 75 th year of its establishment.
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Quick Facts
- The flag features the Ashoka Chakra , the Supreme Court building and the book of the Constitution of India .
- Also, the Prime Minister released a commemorative postage stamp celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court of India.
- Role of Judiciary in Strengthening Democracy: The judiciary in India has played a crucial role in safeguarding democracy and liberal values sinceโฆ
- First Phase (1950- 1967): It reflected adherence to constitutional text and judicial restraint
- For example, the Kameshwar Singh case, 1952 , declared the abolition of zamindari as illegal but refrained from nullifying constitutional amendmentsโฆ
- Expansion of Fundamental Rights: The Golak Nath judgment
- This judgment marked a new low for Constitutional democracy in the country besides exposing the institutional vulnerability of the higher judiciary.
- Course Correction Post-Emergency: After the Emergency , the judiciary sought to regain its independence and credibility
- Rise of Public Interest Litigation (PIL): The judiciary
- This system was later challenged by the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act
๐๏ธ Key Stakeholders
Supreme CourtHigh CourtParliamentPresident of IndiaPrime Minister
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