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- Mayon Volcano erupted in the Philippines, forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,500 families and restrictions on airspace near Manila.
- The Philippines lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region frequently affected by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- Scientists have discovered “cleaner ants” in the Arizona, United States desert that groom much larger harvester ants without attacking them.
- Small cone ants from the genus Dorymyrmex were observed cleaning the bodies and open jaws of harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex barbatus).
- Balikatan 2026, a joint military exercise between the Philippines and the United States (US), is being conducted from 20 April to 8 May 2026 in the Philippines.
- Pixxel and Sarvam are developing India’s first orbital data centre satellite, Pathfinder, a 200 kg-class satellite expected to be launched in Q4 2026.
- The mission aims to enable real-time data processing for environmental monitoring, resource management, and infrastructure tracking.
- India Post marked the birth centenary of cartoonist Mario Miranda on 3 May 2026 with a philatelic tribute in Panaji, Goa.
- World Laughter Day 2026 will be observed on 3 May 2026 (first Sunday of May) to promote health, happiness, and peace through laughter.
- The theme for the year 2026 is "World Peace through Laughter".
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed on 8 May every year to honour humanitarian workers and volunteers.
- The theme for the year 2026 is “Keeping Humanity Alive”.
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