Current Affairs for Exams

DRDO Successfully Tests Full-Scale Scramjet Combustor for Hypersonic Missiles

DRDO on 9 May 2026 successfully ran a long-duration test of an Actively Cooled Full-Scale Scramjet Combustor for hypersonic missiles at Hyderabad, with the engine …

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Girder Laying Ceremony Held in Goa for Indian Coast Guard’s New Air Cushion Vehicles

The Indian Coast Guard held the Girder Laying Ceremony for its 4th, 5th and 6th Air Cushion Vehicles (hovercrafts) in Goa on 11 May 2026. …

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West Bengal Announces Annapurna Bhandaar Scheme, ₹3,000 Monthly Aid for Women

West Bengal announced the Annapurna Bhandaar scheme on 11 May 2026, giving eligible women ₹3,000 per month via Direct Benefit Transfer, replacing the earlier Lakshmir …

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12 May 2026

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Delhi Launches Aftercare Scheme for Youth Leaving Child Care Institutions

Delhi launched an aftercare scheme under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, with a Rs. 3.5 crore budget for 2026-27, to support youth leaving child care …

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Tamil Nadu Sets Up ‘Singappen’ Special Task Force for Women’s Safety

Tamil Nadu set up the ‘Singappen’ Special Task Force, a dedicated police wing under the Chief Minister’s direct supervision, to strengthen women’s safety and rapid …

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International Relations

India and Trinidad and Tobago Sign 8 MoUs During Jaishankar’s Visit

India and Trinidad and Tobago signed eight MoUs across infrastructure, security, healthcare, tourism and capacity building during External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar’s May 2026 …

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Judiciary Launches AI Chatbot ‘Su Sahay’ to Help Litigants

The Indian judiciary launched ‘Su Sahay’, an AI-powered chatbot developed by NIC with the Supreme Court Registry, to guide litigants through judicial procedures and provide …

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Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Named Next Chief of Defence Staff

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani was appointed the next Chief of Defence Staff of India in May 2026, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. The CDS heads …

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Himanta Biswa Sarma Appointed Chief Minister of Assam

Himanta Biswa Sarma was appointed Chief Minister of Assam on 11 May 2026 by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya under Article 164(1) of the Constitution, beginning …

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Economy

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

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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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 …

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Economy

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.

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Economy

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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Science & Tech

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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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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Science & Tech

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 …

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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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