Current Affairs for Exams

India’s Wheat Procurement Crosses 34 Million Tonnes, Strengthening Food Buffers

India has procured 34.2 million tonnes of wheat this rabi season, above last year and near target, strengthening food buffer stocks.

UPSC SSC

Petrol-Diesel Excise Duty Cut to Cost Government ₹1 Lakh Crore in Revenue

FM Sitharaman said cutting excise duty on petrol and diesel will reduce government revenue by about ₹1 lakh crore, easing fuel prices for consumers.

UPSC SSC

RBI Weighs Options Including Rate Hike to Steady a Falling Rupee

With the rupee near 97 to the dollar, the RBI is weighing a rate hike, currency swaps, and overseas dollar-raising to stabilise it.

UPSC BANKING SSC

Status of ₹2000 Banknote Withdrawal — Over 98% Returned

The RBI’s periodic update shows the vast majority of withdrawn ₹2000 notes have returned to the banking system; the note remains legal tender.

UPSC BANKING SSC

RBI Transfers Record ₹2.87 Lakh Crore Dividend to the Centre

The RBI approved a record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to the Centre and raised its contingency risk buffer by over ₹1 lakh crore.

UPSC BANKING SSC

23 May 2026

9 articles

Viyona Fintech Receives NPCI Certification for UPI, IMPS and IBMB Integrations

Hyderabad-based Viyona Fintech received NPCI certification for UPI Acquirer, UPI Issuer, IMPS and IBMB integrations, aimed at strengthening interoperable and rural banking.

BANKING SSC UPSC

Health Minister J.P. Nadda Addresses 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda addressed the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 19 May 2026, highlighting Ayushman Bharat, digital health and Vaccine Maitri.

TVS Venu Group Acquires 9.9% Stake in Jana Small Finance Bank

The TVS Venu Group acquired a 9.9% stake in Bengaluru-based Jana Small Finance Bank for ₹193.3 crore, while TVS Motor secured an additional 4.9%.

BANKING SSC UPSC

Gunveer Singh Appointed Executive Director of Reserve Bank of India

Gunveer Singh was appointed Executive Director of the RBI on 18 May 2026 and will head the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems.

BANKING UPSC SSC

Defence & Security

Multilateral Military Exercise PRAGATI 2026 Begins at Umroi in Meghalaya

The two-week multilateral exercise PRAGATI 2026 began on 20 May 2026 at Umroi, Meghalaya, focusing on counter-terrorism in jungle terrain, with 12 friendly nations joining …

UPSC DEFENCE SSC

PM Modi Conferred FAO Agricola Medal 2026 at Rome Headquarters

PM Narendra Modi received the FAO Agricola Medal 2026 at the FAO headquarters in Rome, presented by Director-General Qu Dongyu — the first visit by …

India Hosts 68th Session of Asian Productivity Organisation Governing Body in New Delhi

India hosted the 68th APO Governing Body session at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with delegates from 20 member economies; India currently chairs the 1961-founded organisation.

Defence & Security

DRDO Completes Final Development Trials of Indigenous ULPGM-V3 Precision Missile

DRDO has completed final development trials of the indigenous ULPGM-V3 precision missile at Kurnool in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes, with production by Bharat Dynamics …

UPSC DEFENCE SSC

UPSC SSC BANKING STATE_PCS

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

6 articles

Social Issues

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 …

STATE_PCS SSC UPSC

Mahindra and DBS Bank Launch India’s First Sustainability-Linked Dealer Financing

Mahindra & Mahindra and DBS Bank India launched the Indian auto sector’s first sustainability-linked dealer financing programme. Dealers get better loan rates based on environmental …

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. …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS

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 …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS