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May 4 , 2026 16 hrs 0 min 4 0
  • India launched its first official F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026 to connect esports with motorsport, organised by Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited.
  • The 17th Old Seed Festival was held in Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh, to promote tribal biodiversity and traditional farming.
  • A stretch of National Highway 44 in Tamil Nadu has been painted red for the first time to improve road safety and visibility.
    • The red markings are introduced on Thoppur Ghat Road, an accident-prone area with over 200 deaths in the last 3 years.
  • Two new jumping spider species belonging to the Salticidae family, Mogrus shushka and Mogrus pune, have been discovered in India.
    • Mogrus shushka was found in the dry regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat, while Mogrus pune was found in urban parks in Maharashtra.
  • The Indian Army is hosting the first multilateral exercise “Pragati” in Meghalaya at Umroi with participation from 11 countries to improve interoperability, coordination and defence cooperation.
    • “Pragati” stands for Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region.
  • World Tuna Day is observed on May 2 annually to promote sustainable fishing and protect marine resources.
  • International Firefighters’ Day is observed on May 4 annually to honour firefighters for their service and sacrifice.

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