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Science & Tech

Karnataka Launches Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru

Karnataka launched the Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru on 1 May 2026 to boost aerospace research. Karnataka was the …

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Economy

ADB Announces $70 Billion Plan for Cross-Border Power Grids and Digital Infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank announced a $70 billion plan to build cross-border power grids and digital infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific by 2035, including …

UPSC BANKING SSC

Polity & Governance

India Ranked 157th in 2026 World Press Freedom Index

India was ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, with a score of 31.96. Norway topped the list and …

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Polity & Governance

Sikkim Becomes India's First Paperless Judiciary State

Sikkim has become India's first paperless judiciary state, declared by the Chief Justice of India in Gangtok. Its courts now run on e-filing and digital …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS

Economy

Juspay Partners with NPCI Bharat BillPay to Launch Banking Connect SDK Platform

Fintech firm Juspay has tied up with NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) to launch a new switch and SDK for the Banking Connect platform, simplifying how …

BANKING UPSC SSC

Science & Tech

IIT Madras Holds First-Ever Technology Summit in New Delhi

IIT Madras held its first-ever Technology Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, inaugurated by the Union Education Minister. It announced research tie-ups with NTPC, BPCL, …

UPSC SSC BANKING

Economy

Second BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting Held in Thiruvananthapuram

India hosted the Second BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on 6–7 May 2026 under its 2026 BRICS Presidency. Eleven member countries discussed jobs, …

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Defence & Security

North Tech Symposium 2026 Held in Prayagraj to Boost Indigenous Defence Technology

The North Tech Symposium (4–6 May 2026) was held in Prayagraj to promote indigenous defence technology. Organised by the Army's Northern and Central Commands with …

UPSC SSC DEFENCE