State Bank of India (SBI) expects India's real GDP growth to reach nearly 7.2 per cent in the final quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year. The SBI projects the full-year GDP growth for FY26 to be 7.5 per cent and for FY27…
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) reports 4.9% growth in India's industrial output for April
Key Updates:
- India's industrial output grew 4.9% year-on-year in April according to the new Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series using 2022-23 as the base year.
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) replaced the 2011-12 series with the new IIP series, incorporating industries such as rare earth minerals, gas supply, and water supply.
- Manufacturing grew 6.2% in April and accounts for about 13% of the Indian economy, while capital goods output increased by 16% year-on-year in the first month of FY27.
- In the manufacturing sector, 17 out of 23 industry groups at the NIC 2 digit-level showed growth compared to the previous April.
- April growth rates were recorded at 7.7% for intermediate goods, 7.1% for infrastructure, 4.3% for consumer durables, and 2.8% for consumer non-durables.
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India's core sector growth slowed to a three-month low of 2.3% year-on-year in February, down from 4.7% in January. The eight core industries account for 40.27% of the total weight in the Index of Industrial Production…
National Statistics Office (NSO) records India industrial output growth of 4.1% in March 2026 (End of April)
India's industrial output growth, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), slowed to 4.1% in March 2026. The National Statistics Office (NSO) revised the industrial growth for February 2026 to 5.1% from the…
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) reports Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth at 5.2% for February 2026 (Start of April)
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) expanded 5.2% year-on-year in February 2026, up from 4.8% in January 2026. Manufacturing sector grew 6.0% in February 2026, contributing the largest share to overall…
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to launch Producer Price Index (PPI) and revamped Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
Key Updates:
- The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) will introduce a new Producer Price Index (PPI) and a revised Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from 15 June.
- The DPIIT has updated the WPI base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23, expanded the commodity basket from 697 to 957 items, and replaced the net traded value approach with Gross Value of Output for weighting.
- The revised WPI includes solar power, wind power, and nuclear electricity, and has reorganised crude oil and natural gas by moving them from the Primary Articles category to the Fuel and Power segment.
- The new PPI framework comprises the Output Producer Price Index (OPPI), Trial Input Producer Price Index (IPPI), and Service Producer Price Index (Service PPI).
- The first phase of the Service PPI will cover banking, insurance, pension fund management, securities transactions, rail transport, air passenger services, and telecommunications.
- The WPI and PPI series will run in parallel for five years, with the first set of revised WPI and OPPI data, including historical back-series from April 2023, to be released on 15 June.
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Nomura cuts India FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7 per cent (Mid of March)
Nomura has revised India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27) downwards to 7.0 per cent from the earlier estimate of 7.1 per cent. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation…
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) revised India’s GDP growth forecast upward by 40 basis points to 7.1% for FY27. India recorded 7.8% GDP growth in the October–December quarter.
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation releases March CPI inflation at 3.4% (Mid of April)
India’s retail inflation quickened to 3.4% year-on-year in March from 3.21% in February under the revised CPI series with 2024 base year. Rural inflation stood at 3.63% and urban inflation at 3.11%.
Government of India (GoI) reports Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation at 2.13% for February (Mid of March)
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation rose to an 11-month high of 2.13% in February, compared to 1.81% in January and 0.96% in December. Manufactured products, which carry the largest weight in the WPI basket…
India and United States (US) Negotiate Trade Pact and Section 301 Tariff Relief
Key Updates:
- A United States (US) delegation led by chief negotiator Brendan Lynch will hold three-day talks with Indian trade officials in New Delhi starting Tuesday.
- The US administration launched investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into unfair trade practices against several trading partners, including India.
- The US administration imposed a blanket 10% tariff following the Section 301 investigations.
- India is seeking preferential tariff rates compared with developing countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
- US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer may visit India once the broad contours of the trade agreement are finalised.
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India and United States of America (USA) conclude 99% of bilateral trade agreement negotiations (Start of June)
India and the United States of America (USA) have completed 99 per cent of negotiations for the first tranche of their bilateral trade agreement. A USA trade delegation is scheduled for negotiations in New Delhi from…
Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) retains India on Special 301 priority watch list (Start of May)
USTR retained India on its Special 301 priority watch list, along with China, Russia, Indonesia, Chile, and Venezuela. Vietnam was designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the first such designation in 13 years, and…
India blocks China's request for WTO dispute panel on solar sector support measures on May 22 (End of May)
India blocked China's first request to establish a dispute panel at the World Trade Organization (WTO) during a Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) meeting on May 22 in Geneva. The dispute relates to India's support measures…
US Department of Commerce (DOC) imposes 123.04% anti-dumping duty on Indian solar imports (End of April)
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced a preliminary anti-dumping duty of 123.04% on solar cells and modules from India. The DOC identified critical circumstances for imports from companies including Mundra…
Meesho and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) launch Project Shikhar for MSME IPO readiness
Key Updates:
- E-commerce platform Meesho has partnered with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) to launch an initiative named 'Project Shikhar'.
- The initiative was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the listing of high-performing independent e-commerce sellers on the BSE SME platform.
- Project Shikhar aims to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and digital businesses transition into publicly-listed companies to access growth capital.
- Over the next year, the programme will screen and onboard eligible sellers, guiding them through entity conversion, compliance tracking, and regulatory positioning.
- The partnership intends to bridge the gap for India's retail commerce operating in informal or unorganised sectors by creating a roadmap to public listing.
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) approves Wealth First Portfolio Managers to launch mutual fund business. (End of March)
Wealth First Portfolio Managers received Sebi approval to start mutual fund operations. Lakshya Asset Management Company, sponsored by Wealth First Portfolio Managers, will be India’s first AMC headquartered in…
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) grants PMS licence to Bajaj Alternate Investment Management. (Start of April)
Bajaj Alternate Investment Management (Bajaj Alts) has received SEBI approval to commence portfolio management services (PMS). The PMS will target high net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra high net-worth individuals…
Chief Minister's Sugam Parivahan Seva: Madhya Pradesh to Launch State-Run Bus Service
Key Updates:
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the phased launch of a state-run bus service titled the Chief Minister's Sugam Parivahan Seva.
- The initiative aims to provide safe and modern transport to connect interior regions of the state as well as neighbouring states.
- Women are scheduled to begin travelling in these state transport buses by the Rakshabandhan festival on 28 August.
- The state has been divided into seven regions for the service: Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Sagar, Gwalior, and Rewa.
- A total of 620 routes have been identified connecting seven cities and regional headquarters to district headquarters across Madhya Pradesh.
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Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV): ₹1,763.08 crore for rural roads in Madhya Pradesh (Mid of May)
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) launched the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Bhairunda, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. Under PMGSY-IV, Madhya Pradesh received approval for…
One-Time Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme 2026: Reduced Payment for Pending Challans in Bihar (Mid of May)
The Bihar government introduced the One-Time Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme, 2026 to dispose of pending traffic challan matters with a reduced amount. The settlement of challans under this scheme will be conducted…
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) launches hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Central Vista (Mid of May)
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), launched a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Central…
PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards: Odisha secures top position
Key Updates:
- Odisha has been selected for the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards.
- The state secured the top position for the highest number of consumer applications, solar installations, and distribution company (discom) inspections for medium-level consumers.
- Odisha achieved third place in the Maximum Vendor Registrations category.
- The state received national recognition for its performance in the Month of Solar campaign conducted in May.
- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi stated that the achievement aims to lay the foundation for a self-reliant Odisha in the renewable energy sector.
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Sansad Ratna Awards 2026 announced for 12 Members of Parliament and 4 Parliamentary Committees (End of May)
The Jury committee has selected 10 Lok Sabha (LS) MPs, 2 Rajya Sabha (RS) MPs, and 4 Parliamentary Standing Committees for the Sansad Ratna Awards 2026. Individual awardees include Jagdambika Pal, P.P. Chaudhary…
Odisha has maintained the top national ranking for completed houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U 2.0) since March 2025. The state of Odisha has delivered 2,008 affordable urban homes as of the…
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) announced the National Panchayat Awards 2025, selecting 42 Panchayats for honours. Karnataka secured the highest number of awards with six Panchayats, followed by Andhra Pradesh and…
Indian Army to host Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0 in Uttarakhand from 16 to 20 April 2026 (Mid of April)
The Indian Army, in association with IconMetrix, will host the Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0 in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. The high-altitude endurance event will span 113 kilometres in the Badrinath–Kedarnath corridor…
NFHS-6: Child Nutrition and Health Indicators in Madhya Pradesh
Key Updates:
- The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) 2023-24 reports that 31.4 per cent of children in Madhya Pradesh are stunted, 39.7 per cent are underweight, and 23.8 per cent suffer from wasting.
- Only 12 per cent of children aged six to 23 months in Madhya Pradesh receive a minimum acceptable diet, and exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months has fallen to 56.4 per cent.
- Maternal health indicators in Madhya Pradesh show that 96.2 per cent of women received at least one antenatal check-up and 89.8 per cent of deliveries occurred in health institutions.
- Madhya Pradesh faces a double burden of malnutrition, with 22.2 per cent of women and 17.6 per cent of men being overweight or obese, while diabetes rates are 14.5 per cent for women and 18.3 per cent for men.
- Women's internet access in Madhya Pradesh increased from 26.9 per cent to 62 per cent, with 92.1 per cent of women having bank accounts and 90.4 per cent participating in household decision-making.
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National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) reports decline in child stunting in Meghalaya (Start of June)
The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) recorded a decline in stunting among children under five years in Meghalaya from 46.5% in NFHS-5 to 36.8%. NFHS-6 data shows that 76.4% of children in Meghalaya were breastfed…
The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) for 2023-24 shows improvements in child and maternal health, nutrition, and immunisation compared to NFHS-5 (2019-21). Full immunisation for children aged 12-23 months…
Oil India and NSTFDC MoU: ₹86.27 Lakh Sanctioned for Tribal Healthcare Infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh (Mid of March)
Oil India Limited (OIL) signed an MoU with the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) on 12 March 2026 at OIL’s corporate office in Noida. The MoU sanctions ₹86.27 lakh for upgrading…
PM-AASHA and Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission: Expansion of MSP Procurement in Chhattisgarh and Bihar (End of April)
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution expanded procurement operations under the PM-AASHA scheme in Chhattisgarh and launched the first structured pulse procurement in Bihar under the Atmanirbhar…
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G): ₹10,021 Crore Released to 12 States
Key Updates:
- The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) released a mother sanction of ₹10,021.42 crore to 12 states under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G).
- The 12 recipient states are Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Launched in 2016, PMAY-G aims to replace kutcha houses with pucca homes and has been extended until March 2029 to achieve the 'Housing for All' target.
- Against an overall target of 4.95 crore houses, approvals for 3.91 crore houses have been granted and construction of more than 3.05 crore houses has been completed.
- Nearly 75 per cent of the sanctioned houses under PMAY-G are registered in the name of women or under joint ownership.
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Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana crosses ₹40 lakh crore in collateral-free loans in 11 years (Start of April)
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) completed 11 years on 8 April 2026. Over 58 crore collateral-free loans worth more than ₹40 lakh crore have been disbursed since 2015.
Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana: Punjab Cabinet clears monthly aid of ₹1,000–₹1,500 for over 97% women (Start of April)
The Punjab Cabinet approved the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana to provide ₹1,000 per month to all other women and ₹1,500 per month to Scheduled Caste women. The scheme is expected to benefit more than 97% of…
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) issued new guidelines for states to shift the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) base year to 2022-23 to align with national Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) Extended with Revised Outlay of ₹83,977 Crore (Mid of April)
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) until March 2028. The total financial outlay for the scheme has been…
Common Facility Centres (CFCs) in Ladakh to boost rural livelihoods
Key Updates:
- Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena dedicated 15 Common Facility Centres (CFCs) across the Union Territory of Ladakh.
- The CFCs aim to strengthen micro-enterprises, generate livelihood opportunities for women and youth, and reduce migration from remote areas.
- These centres will function as shared workspaces for weavers, spinners, tailors, artisans, and women Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
- The initiative is designed to promote handloom activities, local entrepreneurship, and skill development while enabling local products to access national and international markets.
- The 15 CFCs are located at Skurbuchan, Wanla, Saspol, Chuchot, Kharu, Anlay, Koyul, Korzok, Chushul, Phobrang, Sato, Panamik, Diskit, Turtuk, and Digger.
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Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the notification for the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The five new districts are Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass.
The Department of Space (DoS) has approved the establishment of Common Technical Facilities (CTFs) in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu to expand the country's space infrastructure. The Gujarat government has identified a land…
Jammu and Kashmir Government approves Used Water Management and Infrastructure Projects (Mid of May)
The Jammu and Kashmir government approved Used Water Management Projects for Baramulla (₹37.96 crore) and Rajouri (₹34.43 crore). The Cabinet approved the augmentation of the Grid Sub Station at Zainakote from 450 MVA to…
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated the Samriddhi Kendra at Umri village in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. The Samriddhi Kendra is an Integrated Phygital (Physical + Digital) Service…
Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026: Eased Registration and Digital Appeals
Key Updates:
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026, under Section 30 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.
- Foreigners can now complete their registration any time before the expiry of 180 days from their arrival in India, while registration beyond this period is permitted only under emergent circumstances.
- Registration is not required for children where either parent is an Indian citizen and wishes to retain the child's Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
- Parents are mandated to inform the Registration Officer within 30 days if a child acquires foreign citizenship while residing in India.
- A digitised appeals process allows aggrieved individuals to file appeals before the Commissioner, Bureau of Immigration (BoI), within 30 days via an online portal, with a target disposal period of 60 days.
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Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar Appointed Chairperson of High-Level Committee on Demographic Change (End of May)
Retired judge Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar has been appointed as the chairperson of the high-level committee to examine demographic changes in India. The committee includes former Indian Administrative Service…
Smart Border Project and High Powered Demography Mission Announced for National Security (End of May)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will launch the Smart Border Project equipped with drones, radars, and advanced cameras to create an impregnable security grid along the borders within the next year. Prime Minister…
Union Cabinet approves 60-day timeline for FDI approvals from Land Bordering Countries in critical manufacturing sectors. (Mid of March)
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi amended FDI guidelines for countries sharing land border with India (LBCs). Beneficial Ownership (BO) definition now aligns with Prevention of Money Laundering Rules…
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 with e-OCI and minor child passport restrictions (Start of May)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which came into force on April 30, 2026. Under the new rules, a minor child cannot simultaneously hold a passport of another country…
India and Myanmar Reaffirm Strategic Partnership during President U Min Aung Hlaing's Visit (May 30 to June 3, 2026)
Key Updates:
- Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing conducted an official visit to India from May 30 to June 3, 2026.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Myanmar as a key partner at the intersection of India's Neighbourhood First, Act East, and MAHASAGAR policies.
- Both countries emphasised the acceleration of connectivity projects, specifically the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project and the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway.
- Trade will be facilitated through the Rupee-Kyat settlement mechanism, launched in May 2024, with a focus on agro-processing, petroleum, energy, and mining.
- The number of Mekong Ganga Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarships for Myanmar students will be increased from 36 to 100 from 2026 onwards.
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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to visit India, marking his first overseas trip since assuming his role in April. Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as President on April 10, 2026, with India represented by…
India and Myanmar discuss boosting defence ties and maritime security in Bay of Bengal region (May 2-5, 2026) (Start of May)
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited Myanmar from May 2-5, 2026, to intensify the 'Act East Policy'. Admiral Tripathi met Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Navy, in Naypyitaw on…
India and Myanmar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a Small Development Project to build a school in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar's capital. Kirti Vardhan Singh, India's Minister of State for External Affairs…
India and Norway sign 12 agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norway in May 2026 (End of May)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Oslo was the first by an Indian prime minister to Norway in 43 years. King Harald V conferred Norway's highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of…
Bangladesh's Khalilur Rahman elected President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on 2 June 2026
Key Updates:
- Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, was elected President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 2 June 2026.
- Rahman secured 99 votes against 91 votes for Andreas Kakouris of Cyprus, with a total of 190 ballots cast.
- The one-year term commences on 8 September, following the rotation of the presidency to the Asia-Pacific group.
- The overarching theme for the 81st session is Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.
- The presidency's six priorities include peace and security, accelerating progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate action and environmental protection, human rights, governance of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, and UN reform.
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Bangladesh and Cyprus vie for President of 81st UNGA session (Start of June)
Bangladesh and Cyprus are candidates for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The election for the one-year term is scheduled for June 2, with the session officially beginning…
President of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 80th session to visit India on April 28 (End of April)
Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), is scheduled to visit India on April 28. Baerbock will discuss multilateral issues of mutual interest with External Affairs…
Dinesh Trivedi, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is likely to be appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh. Trivedi previously served as the Railway Minister and Minister of State for Health…
India elected to four subsidiary bodies of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) (Mid of April)
India was elected by acclamation to the Commission on Science and Technology for Development for the term 2027-2030. India was elected by acclamation to the Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations for the term…
India successfully flight-tests indigenous RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile on 02 June 2026
Key Updates:
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight-tested the indigenous RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile.
- The flight-tests were conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
- The Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, served as the nodal DRDO laboratory responsible for the design, development, and integration of the missile system.
- Contributing DRDO laboratories included the RCI, Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), and the ITR.
- The RudraM-II is designed to engage targets such as radar installations, air defence systems, strategic military infrastructure, and high-value tactical targets.
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India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) completes final trials of ULPGM-V3 on 19 May 2026 (End of May)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. The…
Russia successfully tested the RS-28 Sarmat, a heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) designed to replace the Soviet-era R-36M2 Voyevoda. The RS-28 Sarmat, dubbed 'Satan II' by the North Atlantic Treaty…
India's DRDO and Indian Navy conduct maiden Salvo launch of NASM-SR missiles on 29 April 2026 (Start of May)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the maiden Salvo launch of the Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha. The trial…
India conducts second test of long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off Odisha coast (Start of May)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the second flight test of its long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile (LR-AShM) off the Odisha coast. The missile has a strike range…
Odisha to host second BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction technical meeting from June 3-5, 2026
Key Updates:
- Odisha will host the second technical meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Group of BRICS from June 3-5, 2026, in Puri.
- The event will feature representatives from 11 countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ethiopia, Iran, and Indonesia.
- The deliberations will focus on sustainable DRR financing, resilient infrastructure, anticipatory response, and integrating traditional knowledge into disaster resilience strategies.
- Odisha was selected as the host state due to its globally recognised milestones in disaster preparedness, effective cyclone management, and early warning systems.
- The BRICS grouping represents approximately 49.5 per cent of the global population, 40 per cent of the global GDP, and 26 per cent of the global trade.
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India chaired the inaugural Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting in virtual mode. The meeting was chaired by the Joint Secretary (Tourism) in the Ministry of…
Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12-13 September (End of May)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) summit in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September. India, as the chair of the BRICS, will host the annual summit of the…
India and African Union (AU) postpone Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for May 28-31 (End of May)
India and the African Union (AU) decided to postpone the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV). The IAFS IV was originally scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28 to 31.
The meeting of agriculture ministers of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) will be held in Indore from June 12 to 13 under India's presidency. A three-day meeting of officials under the BRICS…
India to host second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting in Varanasi on June 4-5, 2026
Key Updates:
- India will host the second meeting of the BRICS Culture Working Group (CWG) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on June 4-5, 2026.
- The meeting is conducted under India's 2026 BRICS theme, Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.
- The CWG will focus on three priority areas: creative economy and the role of artificial intelligence in cultural and creative industries, protection of cultural heritage and the return of cultural property, and the relationship between culture, climate change and sustainable development.
- Upcoming events include the third CWG meeting in Bhopal on August 5-6, the BRICS Cultural Festival, the BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting, and a BRICS Theatre Festival in New Delhi in October.
- BRICS full members comprise Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia.
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India chaired the inaugural Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting in virtual mode. The meeting was chaired by the Joint Secretary (Tourism) in the Ministry of…
Dr. Harvansh Chawla Appointed as Chairman of BRISEC Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRISEC) (Mid of May)
Dr. Harvansh Chawla has been appointed as the Chairman of the BRISEC Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRISEC). He is a legal expert specialising in international trade and policy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12-13 September (End of May)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) summit in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September. India, as the chair of the BRICS, will host the annual summit of the…
Dr. Neena Malhotra, Secretary South of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), chaired the meeting of BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys for the Middle East and North Africa (BRICS MENA) in New Delhi. The…
South Korea's Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) Sets Nuclear Fusion Record
Key Updates:
- The Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) artificial sun sustained plasma in high-confinement mode for 102 seconds.
- The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) maintained the plasma temperature at 100 million degrees centigrade for 48 seconds.
- KSTAR utilises a doughnut-shaped vessel called a tokamak, which employs superconducting magnetic forces to trap plasma.
- The reactor's stability was improved through the installation of tungsten divertor technology, which replaced previous carbon divertors to better resist high heat.
- The KSTAR Research Center, under Director Dr Si-Woo Yoon, has set a future goal of sustaining plasma at 100 million degrees centigrade for 300 seconds.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Tests High-Power Lithium-Fed Plasma Engine for Mars Missions (Start of May)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) successfully conducted high-power testing of a lithium-fed magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thruster at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California. The prototype…
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieves 1,200-second scramjet runtime (Mid of May)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a 1,200-second runtime of its actively cooled scramjet full-scale combustor. The test was conducted at the Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) facility of…
Akasha300 high-temperature 3D printer delivered to Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) (End of March)
The Akasha300 is a high-temperature multi-material extrusion 3D printer developed in India. It was successfully launched and delivered to the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) in Valiyamala.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a long duration test of its scramjet combustor in Hyderabad. The test was conducted by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory…
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Webb Telescope Detects Methane on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
Key Updates:
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) detected methane gas on the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS for the first time.
- The detection was made using the JWST's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), specifically the Medium Resolution Spectrometer.
- Observations took place in December when the comet was located between 329 million and 379 million kilometres from the Sun.
- The comet 3I/ATLAS exhibited higher concentrations of methane and carbon dioxide relative to water vapour compared to comets born within the solar system.
- The findings regarding the chemical composition of the interstellar comet were published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Astronaut Captures Lyrid Meteor Shower from International Space Station (ISS) (End of April)
A National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut captured photographs of the Lyrid meteor shower from the International Space Station (ISS). The images were recorded by astronaut Jessica Meir from the ISS…
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Analyses Surface Composition of Super-Earth LHS 3844 b (Mid of May)
Researchers used the Mid Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study the geological properties and surface composition of the rocky exoplanet LHS 3844 b. LHS 3844 b is a rocky super-Earth…
UCLA Stop Methane Project identifies mega methane leaks from oil, gas and waste sites as major global warming driver (End of March)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers analysed Carbon Mapper satellite data and detected about 4,400 significant methane plumes in 2025, each releasing more than 100 kilograms per hour. Major leak…
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Chandra X-ray Observatory and James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) identified a unique object named 3DHST-AEGIS-12014, also known as an X-ray dot. The X-ray dot is…
Anthropic expands Project Glasswing cyber security initiative to India and 14 other nations
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- Anthropic is providing access to its Mythos Artificial Intelligence (AI) model to 150 organisations across more than 15 countries through an initiative called Project Glasswing.
- Mythos is an AI model specifically designed to identify and patch cyber security vulnerabilities in software systems and codebases.
- India is among the newly included countries alongside members of the Five Eyes alliance (Canada, Australia, New Zealand) and nations including Japan, South Korea, France, and Germany.
- New participants in the programme include the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), Samsung Electronics, and the international payments network SWIFT.
- The expansion follows Anthropic filing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) with a potential valuation exceeding $1 trillion.
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The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with nonprofit organisation Karya. The partnership aims to strengthen India’s…
Madhya Pradesh partners with Google Cloud India for AI-powered governance and Smart Simhastha 2028 (End of May)
The Madhya Pradesh government and Google Cloud India plan to establish an AI Center of Excellence in Indore to train and connect more than 10,000 developers. For Simhastha 2028, Google Cloud India proposed AI-based…
Deakin University and Telangana Government sign MoU for Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) collaboration (Mid of April)
Deakin University and the Government of Telangana, through Aikam™, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on applied Artificial Intelligence (AI), skilling, research, and innovation. The agreement was…
Giant 'Potato Patch' Coral Colony Documented near Kadmat Island in Lakshadweep
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- Researchers have documented a giant coral colony of the species Pavona clavus, known locally as the "Potato Patch", on the southeastern side of Kadmat Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago.
- The colony covers an estimated area of 4,250 square metres (approximately 1.05 acres or 0.43 hectares), making it potentially the largest known living colony of Pavona clavus in the world.
- Preliminary growth-rate estimates suggest the colony may be between 700 and 1,800 years old, with 58.47% of the coral tissue found to be alive.
- The formation extends 85 metres in length, 50 metres in width, and 2.8 metres in height, ranging from a depth of 5.2 metres to 20 metres.
- The survey was conducted by the Research and Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) and The Habitats Trust, in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Department of Environment & Forest, Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
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Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovers two new marine nematode species off Tamil Nadu coast. (Start of April)
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) researchers identified two new free-living marine nematode species along the Tamil Nadu coast. The findings were published on March 25, 2026, in the international taxonomy journal…
Rare marine amphipod Stenothoe lowryi discovered in Odisha (Start of March)
Researchers from Berhampur University (BU) have discovered a rare shrimp-like marine amphipod species, Stenothoe lowryi, for the first time in Indian waters at Arjyapalli in Ganjam district, Odisha. The species was…
Wildlife Management Authority conserves 19,858 Olive Ridley turtle eggs on Hope Island, Kakinada Bay (End of March)
Wildlife Management Authority and Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary officials collected 19,858 Olive Ridley turtle eggs from 174 nests on Hope Island in the Kakinada Bay. The eggs are being conserved under the in-situ…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) designated the Bhavasagara Referral Centre of the Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE) as a National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna under the…
Mother Dairy launches India's first naturally degradable milk pouch
Key Updates:
- Mother Dairy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), unveiled India's first naturally degradable milk pouch.
- The rollout is scheduled to commence on June 5 in the Delhi-NCR region to coincide with World Environment Day, starting with the cow milk variant.
- The packaging uses a technology that transforms the material into bioavailable wax, which is then broken down by soil microbes into natural elements.
- The innovation is designed to degrade in soil within a few years rather than centuries and will be implemented without any increase in consumer milk prices.
- Mother Dairy was commissioned in 1974 under Operation Flood and currently operates brands including Dhara for edible oils and Safal for fresh produce.
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The Yashoda programme has operated under the Norway-India Partnership Initiative since 2008, focusing on immediate and exclusive breastfeeding for maternal and neonatal care. Jeevan Dhara, Rajasthan's first state-run…
Researchers engineered Escherichia coli (E coli) to convert discarded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic into levodopa. The study was published in Nature Sustainability.
The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing a comprehensive action plan to integrate agriculture with animal husbandry and expand the production of cow dung-based products. Animal Husbandry Minister Dharampal Singh…
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) achieves ₹1 trillion brand turnover milestone (Start of April)
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), which markets the Amul brand, recorded a brand turnover of ₹1 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26. The brand turnover represents an 11% increase over…
Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman Over User Safety Concerns
Key Updates:
- Florida State Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman.
- The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI prioritised profit and speed over user safety and failed to provide warnings regarding risks such as addiction and behavioural harm.
- The suit links ChatGPT to several incidents, including the suicide of 16-year-old Adam Raine and a shooting at Florida State University (FSU).
- A criminal investigation was opened in April by Florida after a suspect in the FSU shooting received advice from ChatGPT.
- OpenAI stated it has implemented safety features for minors, including age protection tools and parental monitoring tools.
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DoT extends SIM-binding deadline for OTT platforms to December 31 (Start of April)
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) extended the SIM-binding implementation deadline for OTT platforms to December 31. The original 90-day compliance window was set after DoT issued directions on November 28…
OpenAI launches GPT-5.4-Cyber for defensive cybersecurity (Mid of April)
OpenAI announced a new AI model called GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cyber‑permissive variant of GPT-5.4 designed for defensive cybersecurity. Access to GPT-5.4-Cyber is limited to the highest‑tier users who authenticate themselves…
Supreme Court (SC) Orders Removal of Encroachment from Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape
Key Updates:
- The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the priority implementation of a time-bound eviction plan to remove encroachments from the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape.
- The Agasthyamalai ecological landscape is located across the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- The SC ordered disciplinary and legal action against 118 serving and retired government servants identified as encroachers.
- The order was issued by a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta.
- The eviction plan must incorporate physical eviction, legal action against wilful violators, and post-eviction ecological restoration.
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Tamil Nadu initiates action against 42 illegal resorts in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (End of March)
The Tamil Nadu government informed the Madras High Court (HC) that 42 resorts were found operating without licences within the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR). The illegal establishments are located in the…
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) completes wetland verification in Maharashtra (End of May)
The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), functioning under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has completed documentation and ground-truthing for all but 11 of…
Illegal earth cutting near Deepor Beel wetland persists despite Gauhati High Court and Assam Forest Department bans (Mid of March)
Residents of the Seventh Mile area allege that a group of middlemen and miscreants have been illegally excavating soil for over a month from the Kalshila wetland connected to Deepor Beel. The illegal excavation occurs…
The Karnataka High Court directed that no work or activities related to the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project and Kalkatte Bridge construction be carried out in the forest without the court’s permission. A Division Bench…
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Arjun Erigaisi secures No. 8 spot in FIDE rankings
Key Updates:
- Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured the No. 8 spot in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) ratings released for June 2026.
- Erigaisi is the only Indian player featured in the top 10 rankings for June 2026 after gaining 10 rating points.
- The rankings were influenced by tournaments including the Super Chess Classic Romania, TePe Sigeman 2026, Sardinia World Chess Festival, and Open International de Lecci.
- Magnus Carlsen continues to be the table topper, while USA Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana rose to World No. 2.
- Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov reached a career-best ranking as world No. 4.
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QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026: South Korea enters for first time, IIM Bangalore slips to 64th (Start of May)
South Korea entered the QS Executive MBA Rankings for the first time in 2026, with Korea University Business School placed 76th globally. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the Executive MBA Rankings 2026.
Apaar Saxena earns International Master title (Start of May)
Apaar Saxena from Karnataka has achieved the International Master (IM) title. The IM title is awarded by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE).
Aronyak Ghosh becomes India's 95th Grandmaster (End of April)
Aronyak Ghosh from Kolkata became the 95th Grandmaster (GM) of India. He achieved his final GM norm at the Bangkok Chess Club Open, finishing tied for first place with a score of 7/9.
QS Subject Rankings 2026 released on 26 March 2026 (End of March)
QS Subject Rankings 2026 were released on 26 March 2026. India secured 599 entries across 99 institutions, the highest ever.
India announces squad for FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025-26
Key Updates:
- Hockey India announced the Indian Women’s Team for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26.
- The tournament is scheduled to be held from June 15 to 21 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Salima Tete will continue to lead the Indian side as captain.
- India is placed in Pool A alongside Japan, United States, and Uruguay, while Pool B comprises host New Zealand, Chile, Korea, and France.
- The squad includes goalkeepers Savita and Bichu Devi Kharibam.
- The defenders are Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Ishika Chaudhary, Lalthantluangi, Shilpi Dabas, Jyoti, and Nikki Pradhan.
- The midfielders are Salima Tete, Neha, Sunelita Toppo, Sakshi Rana, Deepika Soreng, Sonam, and Lalremsiami.
- The forwards are Navneet Kaur, Deepika, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Ishika, and Annu.
- The team is managed by chief coach Marijne.
- India's match schedule includes fixtures against the USA on June 15, Japan on June 16, and Uruguay on June 18.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) launched the inaugural Women's T20I Challenge Trophy in Kigali, Rwanda. The five-team tournament features Rwanda, Italy, Nepal, United States of America (USA), and Vanuatu.
India selected for FIFA Women's Development Programme (End of April)
India is one of 12 countries selected by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for its Women's Development Programme. The other selected nations are Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Scotland, Canada…
India defeat Wales to qualify for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 (Mid of March)
India defeated Wales 4-1 in a Pool B match of the women’s hockey World Cup Qualifiers at the GMC Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad. Navneet Kaur scored a hat-trick for India, finding the net in the 29th, 34th and 55th…
India defeats Italy to qualify for Hockey World Cup 2026 (Mid of March)
India women's national field hockey team qualified for the Hockey World Cup 2026 by reaching the final of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey World Cup Qualifiers. The Indian team defeated Italy 1-0 in the…
Telangana Formation Day observed on June 2
Key Updates:
- Telangana Formation Day is observed on June 2 to commemorate its creation as India's 29th state in 2014.
- The state was established following the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, also known as the Telangana Act.
- K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) established the Telangana Rashtra Sametha (TRS) on May 17, 2001, to create a distinct Telangana state.
- The Telangana region was part of the erstwhile Hyderabad State and merged with Andhra State in 1956 to form Andhra Pradesh.
- The 2026 celebrations mark the 12th anniversary of the state's formation and involve participation from all 33 districts of Telangana.
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Maharashtra Day observed on May 1 (Start of May)
Maharashtra Day is observed on May 1 to mark the formation of the state in 1960. The state was formed under the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, which divided the Bombay State into Maharashtra and Gujarat along…
The Art of Living, founded in 1981 by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, celebrated its 45th anniversary and the 70th birthday of its founder at the Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru. The PM MITRA Park at…
Telangana Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 3.24 lakh crore with focus on infrastructure and poll promises. (End of March)
Telangana government presented a budget of Rs 3.24 lakh crore for 2026-27, an increase of nearly Rs 20,000 crore over the previous year. Revenue expenditure is pegged at Rs 2,34,406 crore and capital expenditure at Rs…
The Telangana Assembly passed the Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026, to ensure financial security for senior citizens. The legislation mandates that public representatives…
National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) reports rise in obesity and high blood sugar levels
Key Updates:
- The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) indicates a sharp increase in obesity and high blood sugar levels among adults in India.
- The prevalence of being overweight or obese rose to 30.7% for women aged 15-49 years (up from 24% in NFHS-5) and 27.3% for men (up from 22.9% in NFHS-5).
- The proportion of adults with high blood sugar levels or taking diabetes medication increased to 17.8% for women (from 13.5%) and 20.9% for men (from 15.6%).
- The highest prevalence of overweight and obesity among women was recorded in Puducherry (51.3%), Lakshadweep (50.1%), Andhra (47.9%), Sikkim (47.5%), and Kerala (46.7%).
- The highest prevalence of overweight and obesity among men was recorded in Andaman and Nicobar (46.1%), Puducherry (45.9%), Goa (43.6%), Sikkim (42.6%), and Andhra (41.5%).
- The highest prevalence of high blood sugar or diabetes medication among women was found in Kerala (28.9%), Goa (27.5%), Puducherry (26.7%), Tamil Nadu (25.2%), and Bengal (22.7%).
- The highest prevalence of high blood sugar among men was found in Goa (32.1%), Kerala (31.9%), Puducherry (28.8%), Bengal (26.8%), and Tamil Nadu (26.7%).
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Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children: Free-of-cost care package for children (Start of May)
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) released the Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children at the National Summit on Best Practices in Public Healthcare Service Delivery. The document establishes a…
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) releases National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates for 2022-23 (End of May)
The National Health Accounts (NHA) 2022–23 report, prepared by the National Health Accounts Technical Secretariat (NHATS), shows Government Health Expenditure (GHE) as a share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased to…
Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children: First-ever national guidelines with free comprehensive care package (Start of May)
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare unveiled the 'Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children' at the National Summit on Best Practices in Public Healthcare Service Delivery. The guidelines introduce…
The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) for 2023-24 shows improvements in child and maternal health, nutrition, and immunisation compared to NFHS-5 (2019-21). Full immunisation for children aged 12-23 months…
Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta won The Earth Prize 2026
Key Updates:
- Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta were named the Asia winners of The Earth Prize 2026.
- The team developed 'Plas-Stick', a biodegradable powder made from tamarind seed waste that removes microplastics from water using a handheld magnet.
- The students collaborated with professionals from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati to develop the project.
- The team collectively received a regional award grant of $12,500.
- The Earth Prize is an environmental competition for teenagers aged 13 to 19 founded by The Earth Foundation in Geneva, Switzerland.
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The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), founded in 1876 by Mahendralal Sircar in Kolkata, is regarded as India’s first research institution established by Indians for modern scientific research.…
Soma Mandal was named the regional winner for the South Asia region of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards by the International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge). She was…
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) presented the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award to India's Chandrayaan-3 mission in Washington DC on May 21. Chandrayaan-3 became the first spacecraft to…
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2026 nominations opened on 28 March 2026 and will close on 11 May 2026. Nominations, including self-nominations, are submitted online through the Ministry of Home Affairs Awards Portal…
Maria Montserrat Alvarado appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication
Key Updates:
- Pope Leo XIV appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado to head the Vatican's communications department.
- Alvarado is the first lay woman to hold a post in the Roman Curia and the first non-religious woman appointed as prefect of a dicastery of the Holy See.
- She will assume the post on November 1 and currently serves as the president of the Catholic media outlet EWTN News.
- Alvarado was born in Mexico City and studied in the United States.
- The Dicastery for Communication manages the Vatican press office and its global print, radio, and television services.
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Ashwini Bhide becomes first woman Municipal Commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). (Start of April)
Ashwini Bhide, a 1995-batch Maharashtra cadre IAS officer, assumed charge as the 32nd Municipal Commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday. She succeeded Bhushan Gagrani and is the first woman to…
Forty-five senior Church leaders announced the formation of the National Federation of Churches in India (NFCI) during the 4th Ecumenical meeting of the Catholic Bishops Council of India (CBCI) held in Bengaluru.…
International Day of Women Judges observed on 10 March (Mid of March)
International Day of Women Judges is observed on 10 March every year. The day was established by the United Nations (UN) to promote the full and equal participation of women at all levels of the judiciary.
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will become chief of army in July 2026, the first woman to lead the Australian Army in its 125-year history. Coyle currently serves as chief of joint capabilities and will replace…
Wazed Ali Choudhury named Assam Leader of Opposition and Joy Prakash Das named Deputy Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader
Key Updates:
- Wazed Ali Choudhury was named the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Assam.
- Joy Prakash Das was named the Deputy Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader.
- The appointments were announced by the Congress.
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Depali Das receives Indian citizenship certificate under Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) (Start of March)
Depali Das, a 60-year-old resident of Cachar district in Assam, received a certificate of naturalisation under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The citizenship was granted on the grounds that she entered India from…
Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Chief Minister (CM) of Assam. The appointment was formalised under Clause (1) of Article 164 of the Constitution…
PM Modi will perform bhoomi poojan of Assam Mala 3.0 road projects worth over ₹3,200 crore in Kokrajhar district. Under Assam Mala 3.0 more than 900 kilometres of roads will be constructed across Assam.
Yogesh Patel Dies Former Gujarat Minister
Key Updates:
- Yogesh Patel, a veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), passed away at the age of 79 in Vadodara, Gujarat.
- He served as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for 36 years, winning eight consecutive elections from the Raopura and Manjalpur constituencies.
- Patel served as the minister of state for Narmada development and urban housing in the government led by former chief minister Vijay Rupani.
- He was appointed as the pro tem speaker of the Gujarat assembly in 2022.
- He founded the Satyam Shivam Sundaram Committee and the Suvarna Sankalp Foundation to commission and gold-plate the Sarveshwar Mahadev statue in Sursagar Lake.
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Prateek Yadav passed away (Mid of May)
Prateek Yadav passed away at the age of 38 on May 13, 2026, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He was the son of the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, founder of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Gujarat on May 10 and 11 to attend the Somnath Amrit Mahotsav. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Sardar Dham in Vadodara, Gujarat, on the evening of May 11.
Datta Meghe died on Sunday evening at the age of 89. He was elected to the Lok Sabha four times from Nagpur, Ramtek and Wardha constituencies.
Dr Gopalrao Patil passes away as former Rajya Sabha member (End of April)
Dr Gopalrao Patil, a former Rajya Sabha member and paediatrician, passed away at the age of 94 in Latur, Maharashtra. He served as a member of the Rajya Sabha representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) between 1994…
Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry Assumed Charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command
Key Updates:
- Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) Central Air Command.
- He succeeded Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan, who retired on 31 May 2026.
- Air Marshal Chaudhry was commissioned into the Fighter stream of the IAF in December 1989.
- He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Defence Services Staff College, College of Air Warfare, and the National Defence College.
- He previously served as the Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters Southern Air Command and as Defence Attaché at the Embassy of India in Sweden, with accreditation to Norway, Finland, and Denmark.
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Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani appointed Chief of Defence Staff (Start of June)
Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) was appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs. He will assume charge after the present CDS…
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty Assumed Charge as 20th Commander-in-Chief of Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) (Start of June)
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) at Sri Vijaya Puram. Established in 2001, the ANC is India's first and only integrated theatre command…
General Anil Chauhan completed his tenure as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved an extension of his service on…
Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh to assume charge as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Western Command. (Start of March)
Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh will take over as GOC-in-C of Western Command at Chandimandir at month-end upon the retirement of Lt Gen M K Katiyar. He is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) since 31…