Current Affairs for Exams

Polity & Governance

Supreme Court Seeks Response from NTA and Centre on NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak

The Supreme Court sought responses from the NTA and the Centre over a NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with petitioners seeking a statutory body to replace …

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Science & Tech

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Global Health Emergency; No Cases in India

On 17 May 2026, the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The outbreak is …

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Social Issues

Andhra Pradesh Proposes Cash and Welfare Incentives to Encourage Larger Families

The Andhra Pradesh government has proposed cash and welfare incentives, including Rs 30,000 for a third child and Rs 40,000 for a fourth, to encourage …

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Polity & Governance

Assam Tables Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026; Scheduled Tribes Kept Outside Its Scope

On 25 May 2026, Assam introduced the Uniform Civil Code (Assam) Bill, 2026, which proposes a ban on polygamy, mandatory registration of marriages, divorces and …

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Science & Tech

Anti-COVID Drug Ensitrelvir Marks a Milestone Against Future Viruses

The anti-COVID drug Ensitrelvir is a milestone in antiviral research, blocking a key viral enzyme — an approach adaptable to future viruses.

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Science & Tech

DGCA Issues Airline Directives After WHO Declares Ebola a Global Health Emergency

The DGCA issued precautionary directives for airlines after the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a PHEIC.

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Science & Tech

What Is the Earth's Outer Core and Why Its Changes Matter

The Earth's liquid outer core of molten iron and nickel generates the planet's protective magnetic field; its changes affect that field.

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Science & Tech

SpaceX Launches Its Biggest, Upgraded Starship on Test Flight

SpaceX flight-tested its largest, upgraded Starship — the reusable rocket NASA plans to use to land astronauts on the Moon.

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Economy

India's Factory Growth Slowed in May as Manufacturing Lost Momentum: PMI

India's HSBC Flash PMI showed factory and services growth slowing in May amid the West Asia conflict, though activity stayed in expansion.

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Economy

India Ranks 2nd Among Emerging Markets in April on Export Rebound

India ranked 2nd among emerging markets in April, driven by a rebound in exports — largely petroleum products amid high crude prices.

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Economy

Index of Eight Core Industries Grows Just 1.7% in April 2026

India’s Index of Eight Core Industries grew only 1.7% in April 2026, signalling a tepid start to the financial year.

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International Relations

Quad Foreign Ministers to Meet in Delhi

Quad Foreign Ministers (India, US, Australia, Japan) meet in Delhi, hosted by EAM Jaishankar, for the first time in nearly a year.

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Economy

Indian Railways Plans ₹40,000 Crore Tender for 1 Lakh Freight Wagons

Indian Railways plans a ~₹40,000 crore tender to procure 100,000 freight wagons over 3-4 years, boosting freight capacity.

UPSC RAILWAY SSC

Economy

India’s Wheat Procurement Crosses 34 Million Tonnes, Strengthening Food Buffers

India has procured 34.2 million tonnes of wheat this rabi season, above last year and near target, strengthening food buffer stocks.

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Economy

Petrol-Diesel Excise Duty Cut to Cost Government ₹1 Lakh Crore in Revenue

FM Sitharaman said cutting excise duty on petrol and diesel will reduce government revenue by about ₹1 lakh crore, easing fuel prices for consumers.

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Economy

RBI Weighs Options Including Rate Hike to Steady a Falling Rupee

With the rupee near 97 to the dollar, the RBI is weighing a rate hike, currency swaps, and overseas dollar-raising to stabilise it.

UPSC BANKING SSC

Economy

Status of ₹2000 Banknote Withdrawal — Over 98% Returned

The RBI’s periodic update shows the vast majority of withdrawn ₹2000 notes have returned to the banking system; the note remains legal tender.

UPSC BANKING SSC

Economy

RBI Transfers Record ₹2.87 Lakh Crore Dividend to the Centre

The RBI approved a record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to the Centre and raised its contingency risk buffer by over ₹1 lakh crore.

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