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Science & Tech

GalaxEye Space Launches 'Mission Drishti', Largest Satellite Built by a Private Indian Company

On 3 May 2026, Bengaluru-based GalaxEye Space launched 'Mission Drishti' aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The 190 kg satellite is the largest built by a …

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Polity & Governance

Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya Appointed Full-Time Members of NITI Aayog

The Union Government appointed Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya as full-time members of NITI Aayog, raising its full-time membership to seven. NITI Aayog, …

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Defence & Security

India and Cambodia Hold Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026

India and Cambodia held the bilateral military exercise CINBAX-II 2026 from 4 to 17 May 2026 in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia. It focused on counter-terrorism …

DEFENCE UPSC SSC

Economy

Bengaluru Ranked World's Fastest-Growing Major City Through 2035 in Savills Growth Hubs Index

Bengaluru topped the Savills Growth Hubs Index as the world's fastest-growing major city through 2035, out of 245 cities. Its growth is driven by a …

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Defence & Security

Jasvinder Singh Takes Charge as Director (Strategic Project) of Hindustan Shipyard Limited

Retired Commodore Jasvinder Singh took charge as Director (Strategic Project) of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on 1 May 2026. He will manage critical submarine projects …

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Social Issues

Andhra Pradesh Extends Ragi Java Nutrition Programme for School Students Until 2029

Andhra Pradesh extended its Ragi Java nutrition programme until April 2029. The scheme gives over 30 lakh students in around 44,000 government schools a free …

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Economy

Hazaribag Designated India's First Pearl Farming Cluster

On 3 May 2026, Hazaribag in Jharkhand became India's first and only pearl farming cluster. Supported under the PMMSY scheme, the project promotes freshwater pearl …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS

Economy

HSBC Mutual Fund Launches RedHex SIF, a New Specialised Investment Fund Brand

HSBC Mutual Fund launched RedHex SIF, a Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) brand, on 4 May 2026. SIF is a new SEBI-approved category for experienced and …

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