Current Affairs for Exams

Daily current affairs curated for government exam preparation

13 May 2026

8 articles
Economy

Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda Takes Charge as Chairman & Managing Director of SAIL

Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda took charge as Chairman & Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) on 9 May 2026. SAIL is a …

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Environment

Mumbai Airport Earns Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum Rating

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, received the Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum – Class I Rating from the CII on 12 May 2026 for …

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Polity & Governance

National Panchayat Awards 2025 Announced; 42 Panchayats from 17 States and UTs Honoured

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced the National Panchayat Awards 2025, honouring 42 Panchayats from 17 States and UTs under the RGSA scheme, with cash …

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Science & Tech

National Conference on Laboratory Animal Welfare Held in New Delhi

The National Conference on Laboratory Animal Welfare was held in New Delhi on 11 May 2026, organised by the CCSEA under the Department of Animal …

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International Relations

Mumbai Hosts Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 Under India’s Chairmanship

Mumbai is hosting the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 from 11–14 May 2026, with India serving as Chair since 1 January 2026. The Kimberley Process …

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Defence & Security

DRDO Successfully Tests Full-Scale Scramjet Combustor for Hypersonic Missiles

DRDO on 9 May 2026 successfully ran a long-duration test of an Actively Cooled Full-Scale Scramjet Combustor for hypersonic missiles at Hyderabad, with the engine …

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Defence & Security

Girder Laying Ceremony Held in Goa for Indian Coast Guard’s New Air Cushion Vehicles

The Indian Coast Guard held the Girder Laying Ceremony for its 4th, 5th and 6th Air Cushion Vehicles (hovercrafts) in Goa on 11 May 2026. …

UPSC SSC DEFENCE
Social Issues

West Bengal Announces Annapurna Bhandaar Scheme, ₹3,000 Monthly Aid for Women

West Bengal announced the Annapurna Bhandaar scheme on 11 May 2026, giving eligible women ₹3,000 per month via Direct Benefit Transfer, replacing the earlier Lakshmir …

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