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21 May 2026

10 articles
Environment

Bhopal Becomes First Indian City to Deploy Solar-Powered ‘Algae Trees’ to Fight Air Pollution

Bhopal became the first Indian city to install solar-powered “Algae Trees” — microalgae-based units that absorb carbon dioxide and reduce PM 2.5 — under its …

UPSC SSC
Economy

India’s First AI-Powered ‘Phygital’ Bank Branch Opens in Guwahati

India’s first AI-powered “phygital” bank branch — combining physical and digital banking — was inaugurated in Guwahati, Assam, on 16 May 2026, featuring AI kiosks …

BANKING UPSC SSC
Economy

Government Approves Emirates NBD’s Acquisition of up to 74% Stake in RBL Bank

The Ministry of Finance approved UAE-based Emirates NBD’s proposal to acquire up to a 74% stake in RBL Bank through an investment of over ₹26,000 …

BANKING UPSC SSC
International Relations

Tushar Kumar Becomes Youngest Indian-Origin Mayor in UK History

Tushar Kumar, a 23-year-old councillor, became the youngest person of Indian origin to hold a mayoral office in UK history after being appointed Mayor of …

UPSC SSC
Defence & Security

US Approves $428 Million Defence Support for India’s Apache Helicopters and M777 Howitzers

The United States on 18 May 2026 approved $428.2 million in defence sustainment packages for India’s AH-64E Apache helicopters and M777A2 howitzers through the Foreign …

UPSC SSC DEFENCE
Social Issues

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 …

STATE_PCS UPSC SSC
Economy

Railways Unveils First Design of India’s Bullet Train for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Corridor

Indian Railways unveiled the first design of the country’s first bullet train on 18 May 2026 for the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor, built using …

UPSC SSC RAILWAY
Economy

Prudential Plc Acquires 75% Stake in Bharti Life Insurance for ₹3,500 Crore

UK-based Prudential Plc acquired a 75% controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance for ₹3,500 crore, while Bharti Enterprises cut its stake to 25% and 360 …

UPSC BANKING SSC
Defence & Security

Squadron Leader Saanya Becomes IAF’s First Woman Category-A Flying Instructor

Squadron Leader Saanya became the first woman officer in IAF history to earn the highest military flying instructor grade, the Category-A QFI rating, on 18 …

UPSC SSC DEFENCE
Science & Tech

James Webb Telescope Detects Weather on Exoplanet WASP-94A b

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers studied the weather on exoplanet WASP-94A b, a hot gas giant 700 light years away, in a study …

UPSC SSC

20 May 2026

7 articles
International Relations

PM Modi Conferred Sweden's Royal Order of the Polar Star

PM Narendra Modi received Sweden's Royal Order of the Polar Star, its highest honour for a Head of Government, during his 18 May 2026 visit. …

UPSC SSC BANKING
Defence & Security

L&T Partners France's Exail for Indian Navy's Unmanned Mine Counter-Measure System

L&T tied up with France's Exail on 18 May 2026 to build an Unmanned Mine Counter-Measure suite for the Indian Navy. Linked to India's plan …

UPSC DEFENCE SSC
Economy

IDFC FIRST Bank Launches 'Business Multiplier' Secured Credit Card for Small Entrepreneurs

IDFC FIRST Bank launched the 'Business Multiplier' secured credit card on 19 May 2026 for small entrepreneurs. Issued against a fixed deposit, it needs no …

BANKING SSC
International Relations

India Hosts BRICS Justice Ministers' Meeting on Alternative Dispute Resolution in Gandhinagar

India hosted the BRICS Justice Ministers' Meeting on Alternative Dispute Resolution in Gandhinagar from 19–22 May 2026 under its BRICS Chairship. Talks focused on mediation, …

UPSC SSC
Economy

ICICI Bank Launches USD Debit Card for NRIs Through GIFT City Branch

ICICI Bank, with Visa, has launched a USD-denominated debit card for NRIs through its GIFT City branch. Linked to a USD Global Savings Account, it …

BANKING UPSC SSC
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 …

UPSC STATE_PCS SSC
Social Issues

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
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