Current Affairs for Exams

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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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 …

11 May 2026

9 articles

Defence & Security

ICGS Achal, Indigenous Adamya-Class Fast Patrol Vessel, Commissioned into Indian Coast Guard

ICGS Achal, an indigenously built Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, was commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard at Goa Shipyard on 9 May 2026.

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Polity & Governance

Supreme Court Proposes Permanent Women Vice-President Post in SCBA from 2027-28

The Supreme Court proposed a permanent Vice-President post reserved for women in the Supreme Court Bar Association from the 2027-28 term to boost women in …

UPSC STATE_PCS SSC

S&P Global Revises India FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.6%

S&P Global cut its FY27 GDP growth forecast for India to 6.6% from 7.1%, citing higher crude oil prices and global uncertainty.

UPSC BANKING SSC

RBI Allows Kotak Mahindra Bank to Acquire up to 9.99% Stake in AU SFB and Federal Bank

The RBI approved Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire up to a 9.99% stake each in AU Small Finance Bank and Federal Bank.

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IIT Madras to Set Up First International Deep-Tech Centre in California

IIT Madras announced its first international deep-tech centre in Menlo Park, California, with a US$ 7.5 million plan to support Indian deep-tech startups.

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Polity & Governance

Bihar Launches Lump Sum Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme 2026

Bihar launched the Lump Sum Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme 2026 to clear over two lakh pending traffic e-challans through the National Lok Adalat.

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Kuljeet Kaur Marhas Becomes First Indian Woman Elected Fellow of The Meteoritical Society

Professor Kuljeet Kaur Marhas was elected a Fellow of The Meteoritical Society in 2026, becoming the first Indian woman and only the third Indian to …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS

International Relations

Priyanka Mittal Named Co-Chair of Indian Side of Saudi-India Business Council

FICCI appointed Priyanka Mittal of KRBL Limited as Co-Chair of the Indian side of the Saudi-India Business Council to strengthen India-Saudi trade ties.

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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

10 May 2026

5 articles

Defence & Security

52nd All India Sainik Schools Principals' Conference Held at Kazhakoottam, Kerala

The 52nd All India Sainik Schools Principals' Conference was inaugurated at Kazhakoottam in Kerala on 7 May 2026 by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth. It …

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India Hosts ISO Space Systems Subcommittee Meetings for the First Time

India hosted the ISO TC 20/SC 14 international subcommittee meetings on space systems and operations for the first time on 8 May 2026 in New …

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World Ovarian Cancer Day Observed on 8 May 2026

World Ovarian Cancer Day was observed on 8 May 2026 with the theme "No Woman Left Behind." The 14th edition focused on equal access to …

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New Delhi Hosts India's First International Ophthalmology Research Conference AIOS-AFOU 2026

India's first International Ophthalmology Research Conference, AIOS-AFOU 2026, was held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on 9 and 10 May 2026. It was …

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World Thalassemia Day Observed on 8 May 2026

World Thalassemia Day was marked on 8 May 2026 with the theme "Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen." The day spreads awareness …

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09 May 2026

4 articles

SSC BANKING STATE_PCS TEACHING

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 …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS BANKING

Uttar Pradesh Set to Become Premium Fruit Hub: Fruit Horizon 2026

At the Fruit Horizon 2026 conference at ICAR-CISH in Lucknow, plans were discussed to develop Uttar Pradesh as a premium fruit hub, with a task …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS BANKING

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 …