Current Affairs for Exams

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15 May 2026

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14 May 2026

9 articles
Economy

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 …

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Science & Tech

CSIR Transfers 13 Indigenous CBRI Technologies to Industry on National Technology Day 2026

On National Technology Day, 12 May 2026, the CSIR facilitated the transfer of 13 indigenous technologies developed by the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) to …

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Social Issues

Punjab Launches Meri Rasoi Yojna to Provide Free Nutritional Kits to Poor Families

Punjab launched the Meri Rasoi Yojna on 9 May 2026 to give free nutritional kitchen kits every three months to nearly 40 lakh poor families.

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Art & Culture

Bhimmandali Eco Heritage Site Inaugurated in Sambalpur, Odisha

The Bhimmandali Eco Heritage Site, known for ancient rock paintings over 20,000 years old, was inaugurated in Sambalpur, Odisha, on 10 May 2026.

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Science & Tech

C-DAC Pune to Implement IP Catalyst Initiative for Patent Commercialisation

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, has been entrusted with implementing the IP Catalyst initiative launched in 2026 to promote patent commercialisation …

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Economy

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 …

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Social Issues

MyBharat Platform Partners with Sports Authority of India for Commonwealth Games 2030 Engagement

The MyBharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) platform partnered with the Sports Authority of India to launch nationwide youth engagement activities ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2030 …

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Economy

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.

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Polity & Governance

N Rangasamy Sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for Fifth Term

N Rangasamy, leader of the All India NR Congress, took oath as Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time on 13 May 2026. The …

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13 May 2026

7 articles
Economy

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 …

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Environment

Mumbai Airport Earns Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum Rating

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, received the Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum – Class I Rating from the CII on 12 May 2026 for …

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Polity & Governance

National Panchayat Awards 2025 Announced; 42 Panchayats from 17 States and UTs Honoured

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced the National Panchayat Awards 2025, honouring 42 Panchayats from 17 States and UTs under the RGSA scheme, with cash …

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Science & Tech

National Conference on Laboratory Animal Welfare Held in New Delhi

The National Conference on Laboratory Animal Welfare was held in New Delhi on 11 May 2026, organised by the CCSEA under the Department of Animal …

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International Relations

Mumbai Hosts Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 Under India’s Chairmanship

Mumbai is hosting the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 from 11–14 May 2026, with India serving as Chair since 1 January 2026. The Kimberley Process …

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Defence & Security

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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Defence & Security

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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