Daily Current Affairs 7th-May 2026
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Global oil prices fell below $100 per barrel amid renewed hopes of a possible peace understanding between the US and Iran, easing supply disruption concerns.
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands lost power after a no-confidence motion was passed in Parliament, leading to a change in government leadership.
INDIA – GOVERNMENT & POLITY
The Union Cabinet approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, proposing an increase in the sanctioned strength of judges in the apex court.
South Coast Railway was officially notified as the 18th railway zone of Indian Railways with headquarters at Visakhapatnam.
ECONOMY & FINANCE
The International Monetary Fund warned that increasing use of artificial intelligence is heightening global financial stability risks, particularly through cyber security threats.
SCIENCE & HEALTH
The World Health Organization stated that while more hantavirus cases may be reported from a recent outbreak, the risk of a large-scale epidemic remains low.
SOCIAL ISSUES & DATA
Latest crime data shows Delhi reporting the highest number of crimes against children in India, with a noticeable rise in juvenile involvement.