India to host North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj from May 4 to May 6

Exam-focused facts from the 5 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The North Tech Symposium 2026, themed 'Defence Triveni Sangam', is scheduled to be held in Prayagraj from May 4 to May 6.
The event is organised by the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to showcase India’s military and technological capabilities.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the symposium, with Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh attending as special guests.
The symposium will feature live demonstrations of AI-based surveillance systems, heavy-lift logistics drones, and indigenous artillery systems to promote self-reliance.
The platform aims to connect the armed forces, academia, and defence manufacturers to strengthen the strategic ecosystem and support the Make in India campaign.