Current Affairs 06 May 2026

Mizoram Introduces Khuarel App for Disaster Information Management.

Mizoram launched the Khuarel mobile app, becoming the first Northeastern state with a real-time disaster information-sharing network.
Khuarel means nature in the Mizo language.
Developed jointly by the Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department and a private tech firm.
Enables citizens to report emergencies instantly to disaster management authorities.
Helps the government issue rapid emergency alerts and public safety updates during disasters.

India and Italy exchanged the Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan 2026–27 during talks in New Delhi.
Discussions focused on defence cooperation, West Asia developments, and defence industrial collaboration under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Both sides emphasized maritime cooperation and data sharing through the Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram.
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto paid tribute at the National War Memorial before the meeting.

AIIMS Delhi developed and successfully used a modified PVCR (Posterior Vertebral Column Resection) technique for severe spinal deformities over the past seven years.
Developed by Prof. Bhavuk Garg for treating rigid and complex spinal conditions.
Technique preserves posterior spinal elements longer, improving stability and reducing neurological complications.
Designed for high-risk patients with extreme deformities, breathing problems, and chronic pain.
Helps restore upright mobility and improves quality of life.
The indigenous technique has received international scientific recognition.

India notified 100% FDI in the insurance sector under the automatic route.
Applies to domestic insurance companies and intermediaries; LIC FDI remains capped at 20%.
Foreign investments require compliance with IRDAI regulations and RBI/FEMA guidelines.
Companies with foreign investment must appoint at least one resident Indian as Chairperson, MD, or CEO.
Covers intermediaries such as brokers, corporate agents, loss assessors, and TPAs.
Policy aligned with the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 effective from February 5, 2026.

Union government successfully tested the indigenous Cell Broadcast Alert System for real-time disaster warnings on mobile phones.
Developed under the SACHET Integrated Alert System by C-DOT.
Launched by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia under the guidance of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Sends flash SMS alerts with loud alarm tones and flashing screens without requiring user action.
Covers disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, lightning, and chemical gas leaks.
Will operate pan-India in multiple regional languages across all mobile handsets.