Current Affairs for Exams

Andhra Pradesh to Host ₹5,400 Crore ReNew Solar Manufacturing Plant in Anakapalli

Andhra Pradesh will host a ₹5,400 crore, 6 GW solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Anakapalli under its 2024 clean energy policy, creating over …

22 May 2026

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Maharashtra Launches ‘Kasa Kay?’ Rural Health Awareness Campaign

Maharashtra launched the ‘Kasa Kay?’ campaign on 19 May 2026 under its ‘Majhe Gaav, Arogya Sampanna Gaav’ initiative, focusing on preventive rural healthcare — disease …

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International Relations

India and Norway Sign Five Science and Innovation Agreements

India and Norway signed five bilateral science and innovation agreements in Oslo on 18 May 2026, covering clean energy, offshore wind, geosciences and public health. …

Environment

Draft National Water Metro Policy Proposes Water Transport in 18 Cities

The Draft National Water Metro Policy, 2026 proposes water-based urban transport in 18 Indian cities, starting with Guwahati, Srinagar, Patna and Varanasi. Reviewed under the …

Maharashtra Signs MoUs for 25,400 MW Nuclear Power Worth ₹6.5 Lakh Crore

Maharashtra signed MoUs with NTPC, Adani Power, Reliance Industries and Lalitpur Power to build 25,400 MW of nuclear power capacity worth about ₹6.5 lakh crore, …

Science & Tech

Sweden Joins India’s Shukrayaan Venus Mission Through ISRO Agreement

India and Sweden signed an MoU in May 2026 for ISRO’s Shukrayaan mission — India’s first dedicated mission to Venus. Sweden will build the Venusian …

21 May 2026

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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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20 May 2026

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Environment

Delhi Launches 'Metro Monday' Campaign to Promote Fuel Conservation and Public Transport

Delhi launched the 'Metro Monday' campaign on 19 May 2026 to push people toward public transport and save fuel amid West Asia supply concerns. Measures …

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Karnataka Launches India's First Integrated Portal to Track Substandard Medicines and Narcotic Drugs

Karnataka has launched India's first integrated digital portal to track substandard (NSQ) medicines and regulate narcotic drugs (NDPS). Built by the state drug administration, it …

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19 May 2026

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Science & Tech

Rajasthan's First Semiconductor Packaging Facility Inaugurated in Bhiwadi

Rajasthan's first semiconductor packaging facility opened in Bhiwadi on 15 May 2026, developed by Sahasra Semiconductors under the SPECS scheme, planning to grow capacity from …

Karnataka Becomes First State to Adopt Alcohol-in-Beverage Based Excise Duty

On 11 May 2026, Karnataka became the first Indian state to adopt an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) based excise duty, linking liquor tax to alcohol content and …

Million Minds Tech Park and GREMI City Campus Inaugurated in Ahmedabad

The Million Minds Tech Park and GREMI City Campus were inaugurated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on 17 May 2026, boosting the state as a hub for …

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Chhattisgarh Launches "Jan Bhagidari" Campaign for Remote Tribal Villages

Chhattisgarh launched the "Jan Bhagidari – Sabse Door, Sabse Pehle" campaign (18–25 May 2026) to deliver welfare schemes to over 8,000 remote tribal villages, supporting …

18 May 2026

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Geography

CSIR-NGRI Discovers 200-km Ancient Buried River Channel Between Prayagraj and Kanpur

CSIR-NGRI discovered a 200-km-long ancient buried river channel between Prayagraj and Kanpur in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab, useful for groundwater recharge.

Nagaland Observes International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on 17 May 2026

Nagaland observed the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on 17 May 2026 in Kohima under the theme ‘Light the Legacy: Remember. Advance. Act.’

Telangana Holds Special "Youth and Sports Week" from 18 to 23 May 2026

Telangana held a special Youth and Sports Week from 18 to 23 May 2026 under the 99-day ‘Praja Palana Pragathi Pranalika’ initiative, with sports, jobs …

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17 May 2026

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Polity & Governance

Tripura Becomes First State to Complete All 51 Priority Areas of Compliance Reduction Drive

Tripura became the first state to complete all 51 priority areas of the Cabinet Secretariat's Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative (launched January 2026), using reforms …

National Conclave on Minorities Welfare Held Under Theme "Bhagidari Se Bhagyoday"

The Ministry of Minority Affairs held a National Conclave on Minorities Welfare in May 2026 under the theme "Bhagidari Se Bhagyoday" (Prosperity through Participation), focusing …

Geography

Mahey Tokpo-Raldho Irrigation Canal Inaugurated in Ladakh's Changthang Region

On 15 May 2026, Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor inaugurated the 2.10-km Mahey Tokpo-Raldho irrigation canal in the high-altitude Changthang region; fed by Yaya Lake, it will …