Current Affairs for Exams

Tata Electronics Signs MoU with ASML for Semiconductor Facility at Dholera, Gujarat

Tata Electronics signed an MoU with Netherlands-based ASML on 17 May 2026 to build a semiconductor facility at Dholera, Gujarat, witnessed by PM Modi and …

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Marks Its Incorporation Day on 17 May

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) marks its Incorporation Day on 17 May. It was set up on 17 May 2017 as a Section 8 non-profit company …

17 May 2026

2 articles

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 …

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CTBC Bank Becomes First Taiwanese Bank to Open a Branch in GIFT City

On 13 May 2026, CTBC Bank became the first Taiwanese bank to open a branch in GIFT City, Gujarat — India's first International Financial Services …

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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 …

Uber Partners Adani Group to Set Up Its First Data Centre in India

Uber has tied up with the Adani Group to set up its first data centre in India, expected to be operational by end-2026, part of …

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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 …

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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 …

15 May 2026

3 articles

India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) Inflation Rises to 8.3% in April 2026

India's WPI inflation rose to a provisional 8.3% in April 2026, driven mainly by costlier mineral oils, crude petroleum, metals and manufactured products. The WPI …

India Gets Its First Compliant Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Payments Platform

India's first compliant stablecoin-based cross-border payments platform launched on 14 May 2026, letting businesses receive USDC/USDT abroad and bring only Rupees in through AD Category …

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India Bans Sugar Exports Until 30 September 2026 to Protect Domestic Supply

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has banned exports of raw, white and refined sugar until 30 September 2026 to keep domestic supply adequate and …

14 May 2026

3 articles

Centre Raises Import Duty on Gold and Silver to 15% to Curb Imports

On 13 May 2026 the Centre raised the customs duty on gold and silver from 6% to 15% to reduce non-essential imports and ease pressure …

NSO Shifts Annual and Q4 GDP Estimates Release Date to 7 June Each Year

The National Statistics Office revised the release date of the Provisional Estimates of Annual GDP and Q4 GDP to 7 June each year, moving it …

Moody's Cuts India's GDP Growth Forecast to 6% for 2026 and 2027

Moody's Investors Service revised India's GDP growth forecast down to 6% for both 2026 and 2027, citing rising energy costs and global geopolitical tensions.

13 May 2026

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Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda Takes Charge as Chairman & Managing Director of SAIL

Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda took charge as Chairman & Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) on 9 May 2026. SAIL is a …

12 May 2026

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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 …

11 May 2026

2 articles

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.

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.

BANKING UPSC SSC

09 May 2026

2 articles

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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 …