Current Affairs for Exams

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27 May 2026

9 articles
Science & Tech

ZSI Study Finds India Home to 191 Cockroach Species, Over 60% Endemic

A Zoological Survey of India study found India has 191 cockroach species across 74 genera, of which 119 (over 60%) are endemic. Scientists built the …

UPSC SSC
Environment

Four Cheetahs from South Africa to be Open for Public Viewing at Bannerghatta from 4 June

Four cheetahs brought from South Africa under a wildlife exchange programme, which arrived on 18 April and completed quarantine, will be open for public viewing …

UPSC SSC
Polity & Governance

SC Collegium Recommends Four High Court Chief Justices and a Senior Advocate as Supreme Court Judges

The Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Surya Kant, recommended four high court chief justices and senior advocate V. Mohana as Supreme Court judges, after …

UPSC SSC
Economy

Cabinet Approves ₹25,530 Crore Extension of Sarthak-PDS to Bring AI into Ration System

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹25,530 crore, five-year extension of the Sarthak-PDS scheme to use AI for identifying beneficiaries, tracking food grains, and handling complaints, …

UPSC SSC BANKING
Science & Tech

India Demonstrates First Air-Breathing Cold Plasma Propulsion in Mission STRATO-XI

Mission STRATO-XI showcased India's first air-breathing cold plasma propulsion in the stratosphere, carried out by private startups with Andhra Pradesh incubation support.

UPSC SSC
Economy

India's Project Stalling Rate Falls to 12-Year Low of 5.5% in FY26

India's project stalling rate dropped to a 12-year low of 5.5% in FY26, down from nearly 11% in 2014-15, led by the private sector. West …

UPSC BANKING
Economy

Supreme Court Upholds 28% GST on Online Gaming, Allows Retrospective Tax Demands

The Supreme Court upheld the 28% GST on online gaming and allowed retrospective tax demands of over ₹1.5 trillion, accepting the government's view that the …

UPSC SSC BANKING
Economy

US Trade Delegation to Visit India from 1–4 June 2026 for Trade Agreement Talks

A US delegation will visit India from 1–4 June 2026 to finalise an interim bilateral trade agreement. Concerns remain over US agricultural imports affecting Indian …

UPSC SSC BANKING
Economy

India Plans to Export Vande Bharat Trains, Develops Standard-Gauge Version

India is developing a standard-gauge version of the Vande Bharat Express to enter export markets. Neighbouring countries and some nations in Latin America and Africa …

UPSC SSC RAILWAY