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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International Relations

Quad Foreign Ministers Meet in New Delhi to Revive Stalled Summit and Boost Indo-Pacific Cooperation

On 26 May 2026, foreign ministers of the Quad — India, the US, Japan and Australia — met in New Delhi to revive a stalled …

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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 …

UPSC SSC STATE-PCS

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 …

UPSC STATE-PCS SSC

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.

UPSC SSC

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.

UPSC SSC

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.

UPSC SSC

International Relations

Xi Jinping Hails China's 'Unbreakable' Friendship with Pakistan

Xi Jinping called China-Pakistan friendship 'unbreakable' while meeting PM Shehbaz Sharif — a relationship India watches closely given CPEC.

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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

Non-Food Bank Credit Grew 15.9% Year-on-Year in March 2026: RBI

RBI data shows non-food bank credit grew 15.9% year-on-year as of end-March 2026, signalling continued credit demand across sectors.

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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

Final Redemption of First Sovereign Gold Bond Tranche Due

The first Sovereign Gold Bond tranche (2018-19 Series-I) reaches final redemption on 4 May 2026 after its eight-year maturity.

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Economy

RBI Releases 46th Half-Yearly Report on Foreign Exchange Reserves

The RBI released its 46th Half-Yearly Report on foreign exchange reserves (Oct 2025–Mar 2026), part of a transparency practice begun in 2004.

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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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Polity & Governance

Assam Tables Uniform Civil Code Bill Covering Marriage and Live-in Relationships

Assam tabled a Uniform Civil Code Bill covering marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships, with tribal communities exempted from some provisions.

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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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