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Current Affairs 07 May 2026
Santa Marta Climate Conference
Representatives from nearly 50 countries gathered in Santa Marta in April 2026 to discuss urgent global action against climate change and the growing dependence on fossil fuels. The Santa Marta Climate Conference emerged as an alternative platform to the traditional United Nations climate negotiations, aiming to encourage faster and stronger commitments toward clean energy transition.
The conference was jointly hosted by Colombia and Netherlands. Leaders and climate representatives expressed concern over the slow progress in existing international climate discussions conducted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The idea behind the conference developed due to increasing dissatisfaction among nations regarding the delayed implementation of climate goals and agreements. Participating countries emphasized the need for practical and immediate measures to reduce global carbon emissions and promote sustainable development.
The discussions at the conference focused on three major themes:
- Reducing dependence on fossil fuels
- Transforming global energy supply and demand systems
- Strengthening international climate diplomacy
The summit highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing environmental challenges and accelerating the transition toward renewable energy sources.
NCERT Rolls Out PRASHAST 2.0
To strengthen inclusive education in India, National Council of Educational Research and Training launched PRASHAST 2.0, an upgraded digital screening platform designed to identify disabilities among school children at an early stage.
PRASHAST 2.0 is an improved version of the earlier system and aims to help teachers and schools detect learning and developmental difficulties more effectively. The initiative seeks to ensure that every child receives proper educational support and that no student is excluded from the learning process.
The full form of PRASHAST is Pre-Assessment Holistic Screening Tool. The platform enables teachers, principals, and special educators to screen children for 21 types of disabilities recognized under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
The primary objective of PRASHAST 2.0 is early detection of disabilities so that students can receive timely assistance, specialized teaching methods, and appropriate educational resources.
The platform follows a structured two-level screening process that allows both general teachers and trained professionals to participate efficiently in identifying developmental and learning challenges among students.
World Athletics Day
World Athletics Day is celebrated every year on May 7 to promote fitness, sportsmanship, and healthy living through athletics. The day encourages people of all age groups, especially children and teenagers, to participate in sports activities such as running, jumping, and throwing events.
The origin of World Athletics Day dates back to 1996 during the historic 1996 Summer Olympics, which marked 100 years of the modern Olympic Games.
Major Milestones in the History of World Athletics Day
- 1996: First World Athletics Day celebrated during the centenary year of the Atlanta Olympics
- 1997: Student winners attended the IAAF World Championships in Athens
- 1998: Young participants visited the Athletics World Cup in Johannesburg
- 2006: Greater emphasis placed on children aged 7 to 15 years
- 2016: More than 100 sports federations participated worldwide
- 2019: IAAF was officially renamed as World Athletics
The celebration continues to inspire youth participation in sports and encourages a healthier lifestyle across the world.
India to Host Inaugural IBCA Summit
India will host the first-ever International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit on June 1–2, 2026, in New Delhi. The announcement was made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav during the launch of the summit’s official logo and website.
The summit will focus on strengthening global cooperation in wildlife conservation, particularly for the protection of big cats. The event will be conducted under the theme:
“Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem.”
The International Big Cat Alliance was launched in 2023 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is the world’s first dedicated international platform focused exclusively on the conservation of big cats such as tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and pumas.
The alliance promotes collaborative conservation strategies, research cooperation, and knowledge sharing among participating countries to protect endangered big cat species and preserve ecological balance.
Legal Status to Vande Mataram
The iconic patriotic song Vande Mataram completed 150 years in 2025 since it was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875.
Recently, the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed granting Vande Mataram legal protection similar to India’s National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana. The proposal is expected to be implemented through amendments to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act.
Vande Mataram played a significant role during India’s freedom struggle against British colonial rule. The song became a powerful symbol of nationalism, unity, and resistance, and it was widely sung by freedom fighters throughout the independence movement.
After India became a republic in 1950, the Constituent Assembly adopted Jana Gana Mana as the National Anthem while granting Vande Mataram the status of National Song.
Review Questions
1. The Santa Marta Climate Conference 2026 was jointly hosted by which two countries?
A) India and Brazil
B) Colombia and Netherlands
C) France and Germany
D) USA and Canada
Answer: B) Colombia and Netherlands
2. The Santa Marta Climate Conference mainly focused on:
A) Space research
B) Agricultural exports
C) Faster climate action and clean energy transition
D) Global tourism development
Answer: C) Faster climate action and clean energy transition
3. PRASHAST 2.0 was launched by which organization?
A) UGC
B) CBSE
C) NCERT
D) AICTE
Answer: C) NCERT
4. PRASHAST 2.0 is designed to identify:
A) Sports talent
B) Disabilities among school children
C) Financial problems in schools
D) Teacher vacancies
Answer: B) Disabilities among school children
5. How many types of disabilities can be screened through PRASHAST 2.0?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 18
D) 21
Answer: D) 21
6. World Athletics Day is celebrated every year on:
A) May 1
B) May 5
C) May 7
D) May 10
Answer: C) May 7
7. The first World Athletics Day was celebrated in:
A) 1992
B) 1996
C) 2000
D) 2004
Answer: B) 1996
8. India will host the inaugural IBCA Summit 2026 in:
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Bengaluru
D) New Delhi
Answer: D) New Delhi
9. The theme of the IBCA Summit 2026 is:
A) Save Nature, Save Earth
B) Protect Wildlife Forever
C) Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem
D) Green Planet for Future
Answer: C) Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem
10. Who wrote the patriotic song “Vande Mataram”?
A) Rabindranath Tagore
B) Subhas Chandra Bose
C) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
D) Sarojini Naidu
Answer: C) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
