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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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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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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 …

UPSC STATE_PCS SSC

19 May 2026

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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 …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS BANKING

18 May 2026

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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.’

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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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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 …

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Maharashtra Hosts Grih Pravesh of 5 Lakh PMAY-G Houses; 3-Croreth Rural Home Handed Over

On 15 May 2026, Maharashtra hosted the Grih Pravesh of five lakh completed PMAY-G houses in Satara, and the keys of the three-croreth rural home …

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15 May 2026

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International Day of Families Observed on 15 May 2026 — Theme on Inequalities and Child Wellbeing

The International Day of Families, observed on 15 May, marked its 2026 edition with the theme 'Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing'. The UN proclaimed the …

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14 May 2026

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Punjab Launches Meri Rasoi Yojna to Provide Free Nutritional Kits to Poor Families

Punjab launched the Meri Rasoi Yojna on 9 May 2026 to give free nutritional kitchen kits every three months to nearly 40 lakh poor families.

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13 May 2026

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West Bengal Announces Annapurna Bhandaar Scheme, ₹3,000 Monthly Aid for Women

West Bengal announced the Annapurna Bhandaar scheme on 11 May 2026, giving eligible women ₹3,000 per month via Direct Benefit Transfer, replacing the earlier Lakshmir …

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12 May 2026

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Delhi Launches Aftercare Scheme for Youth Leaving Child Care Institutions

Delhi launched an aftercare scheme under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, with a Rs. 3.5 crore budget for 2026-27, to support youth leaving child care …

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Tamil Nadu Sets Up ‘Singappen’ Special Task Force for Women’s Safety

Tamil Nadu set up the ‘Singappen’ Special Task Force, a dedicated police wing under the Chief Minister’s direct supervision, to strengthen women’s safety and rapid …

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Jharkhand Records Zero Primary School Dropout Rate in 2024-25

Jharkhand recorded a zero per cent primary school dropout rate in 2024-25, with improved transition rates and higher girls’ enrolment, though learning outcomes and teacher …

UPSC STATE_PCS SSC TEACHING

11 May 2026

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Odisha Tops India in PMAY-U 2.0 Urban Housing Completions

Odisha emerged as the best-performing state in urban housing completions under PMAY-U 2.0, holding the number one rank from March 2025 to March 2026.

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS

09 May 2026

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Indian Teacher Soma Mandal Wins South Asia Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award 2026

Indian science teacher Soma Mandal was named the South Asia regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards for her innovative work in environmental …

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100th N-Gen Post Office Inaugurated at NEHU in Shillong

India's 100th N-Gen Post Office was inaugurated at NEHU in Shillong, Meghalaya, on 6 May 2026 by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. It is …

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World Athletics Day Observed on 7 May

World Athletics Day is observed every year on 7 May to promote athletics among the youth. Organised under World Athletics (headquartered in Monaco), the 2026 …

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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day Observed on 8 May

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed every year on 8 May, marking the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, founder of the movement. …

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New Delhi to Host 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026

New Delhi will host the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026 from 27 July to 2 August at Thyagraj Stadium, with players from over 35 …

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