Current Affairs for Exams

Environment

Bhopal Becomes First Indian City to Deploy Solar-Powered ‘Algae Trees’ to Fight Air Pollution

Bhopal became the first Indian city to install solar-powered “Algae Trees” — microalgae-based units that absorb carbon dioxide and reduce PM 2.5 — under its …

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Economy

India’s First AI-Powered ‘Phygital’ Bank Branch Opens in Guwahati

India’s first AI-powered “phygital” bank branch — combining physical and digital banking — was inaugurated in Guwahati, Assam, on 16 May 2026, featuring AI kiosks …

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Economy

Government Approves Emirates NBD’s Acquisition of up to 74% Stake in RBL Bank

The Ministry of Finance approved UAE-based Emirates NBD’s proposal to acquire up to a 74% stake in RBL Bank through an investment of over ₹26,000 …

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International Relations

Tushar Kumar Becomes Youngest Indian-Origin Mayor in UK History

Tushar Kumar, a 23-year-old councillor, became the youngest person of Indian origin to hold a mayoral office in UK history after being appointed Mayor of …

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Defence & Security

US Approves $428 Million Defence Support for India’s Apache Helicopters and M777 Howitzers

The United States on 18 May 2026 approved $428.2 million in defence sustainment packages for India’s AH-64E Apache helicopters and M777A2 howitzers through the Foreign …

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Social Issues

West Bengal Approves ₹3,000 Monthly ‘Annapurna’ Scheme and Free Bus Travel for Women

The West Bengal Cabinet on 18 May 2026 approved the ₹3,000 monthly ‘Annapurna’ financial aid scheme for women — replacing Lakshmir Bhandar — along with …

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Economy

Railways Unveils First Design of India’s Bullet Train for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Corridor

Indian Railways unveiled the first design of the country’s first bullet train on 18 May 2026 for the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor, built using …

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Economy

Prudential Plc Acquires 75% Stake in Bharti Life Insurance for ₹3,500 Crore

UK-based Prudential Plc acquired a 75% controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance for ₹3,500 crore, while Bharti Enterprises cut its stake to 25% and 360 …

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Defence & Security

Squadron Leader Saanya Becomes IAF’s First Woman Category-A Flying Instructor

Squadron Leader Saanya became the first woman officer in IAF history to earn the highest military flying instructor grade, the Category-A QFI rating, on 18 …

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Science & Tech

James Webb Telescope Detects Weather on Exoplanet WASP-94A b

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers studied the weather on exoplanet WASP-94A b, a hot gas giant 700 light years away, in a study …

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