Current Affairs for Exams

International Relations

West Asia Conflict Continues as US, Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes Amid Fragile Truce

The US, Iran and Israel exchanged strikes in late May 2026 despite a fragile truce, raising oil prices and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz …

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Economy

West Asia Conflict Pushes Up Oil Prices, Hits Fuel Supply and Airlines in India

Higher global crude prices from the West Asia conflict have led to fuel price hikes, local shortages and airlines cutting routes in India, highlighting the …

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Economy

Government Approves Sale of CPSE Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation for ₹121 Crore

The government approved the strategic sale of IMPCL, a CPSE under the Ministry of Ayush, to Skymap Pharmaceuticals for ₹121 crore, including 100% stake and …

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Economy

RBI Sets Up Expert Committee on Quantum-Secure Financial Ecosystem (Q-SAFE)

The RBI has set up an expert committee, Q-SAFE, to prepare the financial system for quantum technology, which can both solve complex problems and threaten …

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Economy

RBI Sets Cooling-Off Period for Directors of Co-operative Banks

The RBI has finalised rules introducing a cooling-off period for directors of urban and rural co-operative banks who complete ten continuous years on the board, …

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Economy

RBI Transfers ₹2.9 Trillion Surplus to Government for 2025-26

The RBI transferred nearly ₹2.9 trillion surplus to the government for 2025-26, up 6.7%, after lowering its contingency risk buffer to 6.5% of its balance …

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Economy

Government Plans ₹1,000-Crore Corpus to Boost Silk Production and Exports

The Textiles Ministry is planning a ₹1,000-crore corpus to raise silk production to 44,500 tonnes in FY27, cut import dependence and support nearly 9.84 million …

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Economy

India and Canada Fast-Track Trade Talks, Aim to Conclude CEPA by End of 2026

India and Canada will fast-track talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aiming to conclude it by end-2026, as Piyush Goyal led a large …

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International Relations

Quad Foreign Ministers Meet in New Delhi, Expand Cooperation on Minerals, Maritime Security and Energy

At a foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, the Quad expanded cooperation on critical minerals, maritime security and energy, and launched an Indo-Pacific energy initiative …

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Economy

India and US Sign Framework on Critical Minerals and Rare Earths

India and the US have signed a framework to jointly mine, refine and recycle critical minerals and rare earths, aiming to secure supply chains after …

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