Current Affairs for Exams

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

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Maharashtra Signs MoUs for 25,400 MW Nuclear Power Worth ₹6.5 Lakh Crore

Maharashtra signed MoUs with NTPC, Adani Power, Reliance Industries and Lalitpur Power to build 25,400 MW of nuclear power capacity worth about ₹6.5 lakh crore, …

19 May 2026

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Karnataka Becomes First State to Adopt Alcohol-in-Beverage Based Excise Duty

On 11 May 2026, Karnataka became the first Indian state to adopt an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) based excise duty, linking liquor tax to alcohol content and …

Million Minds Tech Park and GREMI City Campus Inaugurated in Ahmedabad

The Million Minds Tech Park and GREMI City Campus were inaugurated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on 17 May 2026, boosting the state as a hub for …

17 May 2026

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Karnataka Selected for 1,243 EV Chargers Under PM E-Drive Scheme

On 12 May 2026, Karnataka was selected for 1,243 EV chargers under the PM E-Drive scheme (Ministry of Heavy Industries), with an outlay of about …

16 May 2026

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Andhra Pradesh Signs Agreement to Implement the Amended BharatNet Programme

Andhra Pradesh signed an agreement to implement the Amended BharatNet Programme with ₹2,432 crore central support, covering 13,426 Gram Panchayats and over 5 lakh rural …

India's First Mega Greenfield Shipyard to Be Built at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu

India's first Mega Greenfield Shipyard will come up at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, under the India-South Korea 'VOYAGES' framework, with a planned 2.5 Million Gross Tonnage …

Union Cabinet Approves Modernisation of Nagpur International Airport Under PPP Model

The Union Cabinet has approved modernising Nagpur International Airport under a PPP model, with GMR-led GNIAL operating it for 30 years and capacity to be …

09 May 2026

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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 …

Seminar on Sustainable Spice Value Chains Held in Kochi

A seminar on Sustainable Spice Value Chains was held in Kochi, organised by the Consulate General of the Netherlands and the World Spice Organisation, focusing …

07 May 2026

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Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Plant to Come Up in Odisha

A Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate plant with a 2,000 tonnes-per-day capacity will be set up in Odisha by BCGCL, with L&T securing the contract, supporting India's 100 …

05 May 2026

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Hazaribag Designated India's First Pearl Farming Cluster

On 3 May 2026, Hazaribag in Jharkhand became India's first and only pearl farming cluster. Supported under the PMMSY scheme, the project promotes freshwater pearl …

04 May 2026

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Fourth Phase of PMGSY Launched in Rayagada District of Odisha

The fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) was launched from Rayagada district in Odisha, aiming to build all-weather roads connecting remote …

30 Apr 2026

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IRCTC Launches Bharat Gaurav Mystic Mountain Tour Covering Northeast India and Bhutan

IRCTC has launched the 14-day Bharat Gaurav Mystic Mountain Tour covering Northeast India and Bhutan. The tour enters Bhutan via Phuentsholing and covers Thimphu, Punakha …

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Maharashtra Approves Artificial Intelligence Policy with ₹10,000 Crore Investment Target

Maharashtra has cleared an Artificial Intelligence Policy with a ₹10,000 crore investment target. It plans AI Excellence Centres, Innovation Cities and green-energy steps under the …

29 Apr 2026

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Ramesh Babu Reappointed MD and CEO of Karur Vysya Bank for Third Term

Ramesh Babu has been reappointed MD and CEO of Karur Vysya Bank for a third consecutive term, with RBI approval under the Banking Regulation Act, …

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28 Apr 2026

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Andhra Pradesh Launches India's First Mushroom Mission Worth ₹13,000 Crore

On 26 April 2026, Andhra Pradesh launched India's first Mushroom Mission with a ₹13,000 crore investment, targeting 67,500 tonnes of annual production and over 1.62 …

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Coca-Cola India Signs 3-Year Sustainability MoU with Invest UP

Coca-Cola India signed a three-year MoU with Invest UP on 24 April 2026 for water access, waste management, recycling and skill development in Uttar Pradesh.

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27 Apr 2026

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Centre Raises Wheat Procurement Target to 34.5 Million Tonnes Amid Erratic Weather

The Centre has revised the 2026-27 wheat procurement target upwards from 30.33 to 34.5 million tonnes, with Madhya Pradesh, UP and Rajasthan getting higher state-wise …

India Power Demand Touches 240 GW Before Peak Summer; Record Year Likely

India's peak power demand has touched 240 GW in late April, with the Central Electricity Authority projecting a record 271 GW for 2026. The early …