Current Affairs for Exams

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12 May 2026

8 articles
Social Issues

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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Social Issues

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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International Relations

India and Trinidad and Tobago Sign 8 MoUs During Jaishankar’s Visit

India and Trinidad and Tobago signed eight MoUs across infrastructure, security, healthcare, tourism and capacity building during External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar’s May 2026 …

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Polity & Governance

Judiciary Launches AI Chatbot ‘Su Sahay’ to Help Litigants

The Indian judiciary launched ‘Su Sahay’, an AI-powered chatbot developed by NIC with the Supreme Court Registry, to guide litigants through judicial procedures and provide …

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Defence & Security

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Named Next Chief of Defence Staff

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani was appointed the next Chief of Defence Staff of India in May 2026, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. The CDS heads …

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Polity & Governance

Himanta Biswa Sarma Appointed Chief Minister of Assam

Himanta Biswa Sarma was appointed Chief Minister of Assam on 11 May 2026 by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya under Article 164(1) of the Constitution, beginning …

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Economy

India’s GDP Growth Projected at 6.6% for FY27 by SBI Research

SBI Research projected India’s real GDP growth for FY27 at 6.6%, citing strong FY26 credit growth but flagging risks from high base effect and rising …

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Social Issues

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 …

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