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Daily Current Affairs: 31 May 2026

Daily current affairs for 31 May 2026 with exam-focused key facts, connected news context, and revision notes for UPSC, SSC, banking and government exams.

Editorial note for exam revision Last updated: 31 May 2026. This briefing is structured for current affairs revision, with key updates and related coverage links to help readers connect recurring topics across days.

Today at a glance

Top current affairs to revise

  1. Odisha Government signs $3.3 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intel Corporation (Intel) and 3D Glass Solutions Inc (3DGS)
  2. Government notifies two new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Puducherry
  3. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) sign MoU for digital payments
  4. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reports 7.6% GDP growth for FY2025-26
  5. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) releases National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates for 2022-23
  6. RITES Ltd and CRISIL Ltd sign MoU to develop data-driven infrastructure consultancy solutions

Odisha Government signs $3.3 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intel Corporation (Intel) and 3D Glass Solutions Inc (3DGS)

Key Updates:

  • The Odisha Government, Intel, and 3DGS signed a tripartite MoU to establish an advanced packaging glass core substrate manufacturing facility in the state.
  • The proposed project involves an estimated investment of approximately $3.3 billion and will be located in the Bhubaneswar-Khurda region of Odisha.
  • The facility will manufacture advanced packaging glass core substrates, high-density interconnect substrates, and related semiconductor components under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
  • The project is scheduled for implementation in phases over a period of five to six years and is expected to generate over 1,800 direct high-skilled jobs.
  • Intel will provide technology expertise and process support for the facility, which aims to strengthen India’s participation in global semiconductor supply chains.

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Government notifies two new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Puducherry

Key Updates:

  • On May 29, 2026, the government notified two special economic zones (SEZs) in Puducherry.
  • One IT/ITES SEZ will be developed by Oulgaret Municipality at Thattanchavady village in Oulgaret Taluk.
  • This will be the first SEZ in India developed by an urban local body.
  • The other multi-sector SEZ will be developed by Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation (PIPDIC) at Karasur village in Villianur Taluk.
  • The proposals were approved by the Board of Approval for SEZs under the Department of Commerce during its 137th meeting held on February 27.

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) sign MoU for digital payments

Key Updates:

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in digital payments and financial innovation.
  • The agreement, approved by the Union Cabinet, focuses on developing payment system connectivity to enable cross-border QR code-based merchant payments between India and Vietnam.
  • The RBI and SBV will cooperate on sharing information regarding emerging market trends, innovative technologies, standards, best practices in digital payments, and regulatory frameworks.
  • The framework aims to facilitate trade and tourism and maintain smooth cross-border financial activities through cooperation in fast payment systems, messaging systems, and card switches.
  • The MoU was signed by the Deputy Governors of the RBI and the SBV.

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reports 7.6% GDP growth for FY2025-26

Key Updates:

  • India's economy grew by 7.6% in FY2025-26, compared to 7.1% in the previous year, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
  • India's foreign exchange reserves stood at $681.4 billion for the week ending May 22, 2026.
  • The RBI balance sheet expanded by 20.61% to reach ₹91.97 trillion during FY26.
  • The RBI transferred a record surplus of ₹2.87 trillion to the central government.
  • India's gold holdings reached 880.52 metric tonnes by March 2026.

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) releases National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates for 2022-23

Key Updates:

  • 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 1.43% from 1.15% in 2013–14.
  • The share of GHE in General Government Expenditure (GGE) rose from 3.78% in 2013-14 to 4.89% in 2022-23, while per capita GHE increased from ₹1,042 to ₹2,786 during the same period.
  • Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) as a percentage of Total Health Expenditure (THE) declined significantly from 64.2% in 2013-14 to 43.4% in 2022-23.
  • The share of Social Security Expenditure (SSE) in THE, which includes government-funded insurance like Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), grew from 6% in 2013-14 to 9.9% in 2022-23.
  • The share of GHE in THE increased from 28.6% in 2013-14 to 43.7% in 2022-23, while Private Health Insurance as a share of THE rose from 3.4% to 9.2%.

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RITES Ltd and CRISIL Ltd sign MoU to develop data-driven infrastructure consultancy solutions

Key Updates:

  • RITES Ltd, a transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering firm, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CRISIL Ltd on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
  • The MoU aims to jointly develop integrated, data-driven infrastructure consultancy solutions.
  • The partnership will combine RITES' transport infrastructure and engineering consultancy capabilities with CRISIL's strengths in data intelligence, analytics, research and market insights.
  • Under the MoU, both organisations will explore consultancy assignments across sectors including railways, metro rail, highways, expressways, airports, ports, ropeways, bridges, tunnels, urban transport, energy, water resources, hydropower, wastewater management and industrial infrastructure in India and abroad.
  • The collaboration will focus on strengthening analytical and advisory support through market intelligence, data validation, financial due diligence, valuation support and development of analytical models for RITES' consultancy assignments.

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National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) signs MoU with Steel Users Federation of India (SUFI) to develop steel derivatives market

Key Updates:

  • National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Steel Users Federation of India (SUFI) to collaborate on the development of the steel and relevant commodity derivatives ecosystem in India.
  • The partnership aims to create a transparent and efficient price-risk management framework for Indian steel industry participants to hedge price volatility through exchange-traded derivatives.
  • The initiative is expected to benefit stakeholders including steel manufacturers, processors, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), infrastructure companies, and end-users.
  • Under the MoU, NSE and SUFI will collaborate on product design, market outreach, industry consultations, capacity building, and awareness initiatives.
  • The proposed contract is intended to provide an effective hedging mechanism and support improved price discovery for domestic steel value chain participants.

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Canara HSBC Life Insurance partners with West Bengal Gramin Bank (WBGB) to deepen rural insurance coverage

Key Updates:

  • Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited (Canara HSBC Life Insurance) has entered into a strategic bancassurance partnership with West Bengal Gramin Bank (WBGB).
  • Canara HSBC Life Insurance will offer its life insurance solutions through the network of 960 branches of WBGB across West Bengal.
  • Canara HSBC Life Insurance is a joint venture promoted by Canara Bank (36.5 per cent) and HSBC Insurance (Asia Pacific) Holdings Limited (25.5 per cent), with Punjab National Bank (PNB) holding 13 per cent as an investor.
  • Incorporated in 2007, Canara HSBC Life Insurance has its corporate office in Gurugram, Haryana, and 107 branch offices as of March 31, 2026.
  • The collaboration aims to provide protection, savings, long-term wealth creation, and family financial security solutions to customers in rural and semi-urban regions of West Bengal.

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Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) invests in HDFC Capital's H-DREAM Fund

Key Updates:

  • The government-owned Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) has made its first real estate investment in India by committing capital to the HDFC Capital Development of Real Estate Affordable and Mid-Income Fund (H-DREAM Fund).
  • The H-DREAM Fund, managed by HDFC Capital Advisors, has a target corpus of $500 million with a greenshoe option of an additional $500 million.
  • Current investor commitments in the H-DREAM Fund exceed $350 million, while HDFC Capital manages real estate platforms with aggregate assets exceeding $4.5 billion.
  • The fund integrates the Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) green building framework and follows International Finance Corporation (IFC) environmental and social performance standards.
  • The investment was routed through an offshore feeder fund structure established under the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) framework at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) inks multi-year AI transformation deal with SKF

Key Updates:

  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) signed a multi-year artificial intelligence (AI) transformation deal with SKF, a Swedish bearings manufacturer.
  • The deal is a multi-year, multi-million dollar engagement, though the exact financial details were not disclosed.
  • TCS will modernise SKF's existing IT landscape and provide end-to-end managed services across applications, infrastructure, data, end-user services, security, and connectivity globally.
  • TCS Chief Executive and Managing Director K Krithivasan stated that the partnership applies data-driven intelligence and AI to create an agile enterprise.
  • SKF Chief Executive Rickard Gustafson said the next decade of industrial manufacturing will be defined by how deeply companies integrate AI.

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National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) reports gains in child health and nutrition

Key Updates:

  • 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 increased to 87.1 per cent, while Rotavirus vaccination coverage rose from 36.4 per cent to 85.6 per cent.
  • Stunting among children under five years declined from 35.5 per cent to 29.3 per cent, and severe wasting reduced from 7.7 per cent to 5.2 per cent.
  • Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth increased to 50.1 per cent, and postnatal check-ups rose from 88.6 per cent to 90.6 per cent.
  • Improvements were attributed to the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), POSHAN 2.0, Saksham Anganwadi, and the U-WIN digital tracking initiative.

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SEHAT Initiative: Linking Agriculture with Public Health (Mid of May)

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) jointly launched the Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation (SEHAT) initiative. The programme…

Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) and Maritime Digital Reforms for Global Competitiveness

Key Updates:

  • The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 under the Sagar Aankalan framework to benchmark the operational performance of Indian ports.
  • The LPPI aligns with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, Maritime India Vision 2030, and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
  • The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) introduced four digital initiatives: a 24x7 Grievance Redressal Module under the e-Navik platform, a Ship Registration Module on the e-Samudra platform, a Medical Practitioner Module, and a Unified Ship Recycling Credit Note Module.
  • The Unified Ship Recycling Portal for Ship Recycling Credit scheme, part of a ₹70,000-crore maritime development package, provides a credit note equivalent to 40% of a vessel's scrap value for recycling at Hong Kong Convention-compliant Indian yards, redeemable against new shipbuilding projects in India.
  • According to the LPPI, Paradip Port Authority topped the Dry Bulk Cargo category, Sikka Port and Terminals led the Liquid Bulk Cargo segment, and Mundra Port was the highest-ranked in the Container Cargo category.

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Ministry of Finance launches Common Landing Portal for unclaimed financial assets

Key Updates:

  • The Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the Common Landing Portal for unclaimed financial assets to provide a single unified online platform for citizens.
  • The portal is accessible at https://www.unclaimedassetsportal.in.
  • It offers search facilities for unclaimed bank deposits, insurance claims, shares, dividends, and mutual funds across the financial ecosystem.
  • The portal was launched by Department of Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju during a review meeting of public sector banks.
  • The initiative builds upon the nationwide campaign 'Your Money, Your Right' undertaken by the Department of Financial Services in coordination with financial sector regulators, banks, and other stakeholders.

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NeSDA 2025 Portal launched to benchmark digital governance across India

Key Updates:

  • The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) launched the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) 2025 Portal to assess digital governance across States, Union Territories, and Central Ministries.
  • The portal was unveiled on May 25, 2026, during a meeting chaired by Sarita Chauhan, Additional Secretary, DARPG.
  • NeSDA is a biennial benchmarking framework inspired by the Online Service Index (OSI) of the United Nations (UN) e-Government Survey.
  • The 2025 edition includes services related to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and evaluates Government-to-Citizen (G2C) and Government-to-Business (G2B) services.
  • The revised framework assesses 59 mandatory services across all States and Union Territories, and 43 services across participating Central Ministries and Departments.
  • The assessment covers sectors including finance, labour and employment, education, local governance and utility services, social welfare, health, agriculture, home security, environment, fire services, tourism, public grievance redressal, and transport and travel.

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Indian Air Force signs three contracts with IIT-Bombay on 29 May 2026 to enhance Su-30 MKI maintenance system

Key Updates:

  • The Indian Air Force (IAF) signed three contracts with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) for the adoption of predictive maintenance for Su-30 MKI aircraft.
  • The initiative aims to reduce service costs and increase the availability and operational life of the aircraft.
  • The collaboration focuses on integrating advanced prognostic and prescriptive maintenance technologies using indigenous solutions developed at IIT-B.
  • The signing of the contracts was presided over by IAF Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb, Director General (Aircraft), and Shireesh B Kedare, Director of IIT-B.
  • The partnership aligns with the commitment of IAF and IIT-B towards Aatmanirbharta in next-generation strategic technologies.

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India’s first rock check dam inaugurated in Ladakh under Sindhu Jal Samriddhi Abhiyan

Key Updates:

  • Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated India’s first rock check dam on the Sindhu River in Leh under the Sindhu Jal Samriddhi Abhiyan.
  • The structure is located at Upshi at an altitude of 11,400 feet and was completed in seven days at a reported cost of approximately Rs 10 lakh.
  • Constructed using 180 metric tonnes of interlocked riverbed rocks, the dam measures 200 feet in length, 30 feet in base width, and five feet in height.
  • The dam is designed to create a 500-metre pondage area upstream and store nearly 40 million litres of water to assist farmers in the cold desert region.
  • A separate ecological restoration drive was also launched to reclaim 800 acres of barren land in Spituk village using freshwater from the Igoo-Phey Canal.

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India Launches First SkyCast Aviation Weather Monitoring System at IGI Airport

Key Updates:

  • Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first SkyCast aviation weather monitoring system at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi.
  • Developed under the Mission Mausam initiative of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), the system makes India the 19th country in the world to deploy an integrated aviation weather monitoring system.
  • The system integrates technologies including Radar Wind Profiler, SODAR, Microwave Radiometer, Ground-based Fog Aerosol Spectrometer (GFAS), and CL61 Lidar-based Ceilometer to monitor atmospheric conditions up to nearly three kilometres.
  • The scientific foundation of SkyCast emerged from the Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX), launched jointly by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in 2015.
  • Following the launch at IGI Airport, the next SkyCast facility will be established at Jewar Airport in Uttar Pradesh.

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SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2026 announced (Start of April)

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) was named the World’s Best Airport for the 13th consecutive year in the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2026. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) rose to 2nd place in 2026 from 4th in…

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates solar-cell facility and incubation centre at Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)

Key Updates:

  • 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.
  • IACS is recognized as the birthplace of the Raman Effect discovery by Nobel laureate C. V. Raman.
  • Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated an indigenously developed Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) system at IACS for the fabrication of India’s first amorphous silicon solar cell.
  • The institute launched a new incubation centre named RETINA (Research Entrepreneurship for Translation, Innovation and Navigation).
  • IACS has nurtured prominent scientific minds including Jagadish Chandra Bose, Meghnad Saha, Satyendra Nath Bose, and C.V. Raman.
  • The institute's research contributions include quantum materials, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, battery materials, cancer biology, environmental technologies, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy treatment, toxic waste remediation, biosensors, and sustainable energy materials.

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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Unveils Advanced Maritime Research Facility

Key Updates:

  • The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) launched an advanced maritime research facility to strengthen indigenous ship design, ocean engineering research, and hydrodynamic testing.
  • The facility was established with ₹4.5 crore in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a defence public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence.
  • The Circulating Water Tunnel Facility is located at the 'Discovery' satellite campus of IIT Madras in Thaiyur, near Chennai.
  • The fully operational hybrid wind and circulating water channel facility provides a stable, uniform-flow test section for investigating ship models, propellers, bluff bodies, and underwater structures.
  • IIT Madras and MDL are exploring future initiatives, including the HYDRA Centre with a 500-metre towing tank and research on thermoelectric subzero refrigeration systems for naval submarines and small vessels.

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Red Balloon Aerospace Launches Mission SANA, India's First Indigenous Super-Pressure Platform

Key Updates:

  • Red Balloon Aerospace launched Mission SANA, the first indigenous super-pressure platform in India, carrying commercial payloads from seven national and international partners.
  • India is now among five nations globally with indigenous stratospheric hydrogen balloon capability, alongside the United States, France, Japan, and China.
  • The VISTA platform ascended to approximately 25 kilometres from the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The platform enables Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) connectivity and supports applications including telecommunications, disaster monitoring, earth observation, surveillance, rural connectivity, agriculture monitoring, spatial governance, atmospheric research, and environmental sensing.
  • The commercial roadmap of Red Balloon Aerospace includes three platforms: VISTA super-pressure balloons, ALTIS tethered aerostats, and HELIX long-endurance stratospheric airships.

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Skyroot Aerospace Becomes India's First Space-Tech Unicorn (Start of May)

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has achieved a valuation of $1.1 billion, making it the first space-technology startup in India to reach unicorn status. The company raised nearly $60 million in a funding round co-led…

South Coast Railway (SCoR) notified as 18th railway zone from June 1, 2026

Key Updates:

  • The Ministry of Railways has notified the South Coast Railway (SCoR) as the 18th railway zone of India, which will become operational from June 1, 2026.
  • The South Coast Railway (SCoR) is headquartered in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The Indian Railways logo has been revised to incorporate 18 red stars instead of 17 to mark the notification of the new zone.
  • The establishment of the zone follows Gazette Notification No. 2024/E&R/1(1)/3 issued by the Establishment and Reforms Directorate.
  • The South Coast Railway (SCoR) comprises the Vijayawada, Guntur, and Guntakal divisions of the South Central Railway, and the reorganised Visakhapatnam division carved out of the Waltair division of the East Coast Railway.

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Bengaluru airport overtakes Mumbai in domestic passenger traffic for April 2026

Key Updates:

  • Airports Authority of India (AAI) data shows Bengaluru airport handled 3.28 million domestic passengers in April 2026.
  • Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) airports handled approximately 3.4 million domestic passengers in April 2026.
  • Navi Mumbai International Airport began operations on December 25, 2025.
  • Bengaluru airport has operated parallel runways since 2019.
  • Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is a single-runway airport.

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SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2026 announced (Start of April)

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) was named the World’s Best Airport for the 13th consecutive year in the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2026. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) rose to 2nd place in 2026 from 4th in…

Commemorative book on Operation Sindoor released on May 29, 2026

Key Updates:

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor in New Delhi on May 29, 2026.
  • The publication documents the personal experiences and testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airmen, and soldiers who participated in the operation.
  • Operation Sindoor resulted in India compelling Pakistan to seek a ceasefire under four days.
  • The volume was compiled under the guidance of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Anil Chauhan.
  • Publication support for the volume was provided by the United Service Institution of India.
  • The book features firsthand accounts from soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC), air defence operators, fighter pilots, naval personnel, special forces operators, logisticians, signallers, and medical officers.
  • Contributions from the Services were coordinated by the Additional Directorate General of Strategic Communication, the Media and Public Information Cell, and the Directorate of Media and Public Relations.

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Goa celebrates 39th Statehood Day on May 30

Key Updates:

  • Goa was granted full statehood on May 30, 1987 and became the 25th state of the Indian Union.
  • Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan participated in the Statehood Day celebrations at the Kala Academy in Panaji.
  • The celebrations included the release of a commemorative stamp on renowned cartoonist Mario Miranda.
  • Konkani was recognised as the official language of Goa in 1987, paving the way for statehood.
  • The Vice President later visited the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) in Goa to tour exhibits and release a coffee table book.

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Gujarat Sthapana Divas observed on May 1 (Start of May)

Gujarat Sthapana Divas (Gujarat Day) is celebrated annually on May 1. The state of Gujarat was formed in 1960 after the former Bombay State was divided into Maharashtra and Gujarat on linguistic lines.

PM Modi visits Karnataka and Telangana on May 10, 2026 (Mid of May)

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…

World Digestive Health Day observed on May 29

Key Updates:

  • World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) is a worldwide public health campaign observed on May 29.
  • The event is coordinated by the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO).
  • WDHD was inaugurated in 2004 and first held in 2005.
  • The date was chosen because the constitution of the WGO was adopted on May 29, 1958, during the first World Congress of Gastroenterology.
  • The WGO was originally named the Organisation Mondiale de Gastroenterologie (OMGE) and received its current name in 2006.

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Menstrual Hygiene Day observed on May 28 (End of May)

Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed annually on May 28 to promote menstrual hygiene management and break taboos surrounding menstruation. The inaugural Menstrual Hygiene Day was established in 2014 by social entrepreneur…

World Hunger Day observed on May 28 (End of May)

World Hunger Day is observed globally on May 28. The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises found 35.5 million children aged 6–59 months were acutely malnourished across 23 countries and territories.

International Mount Everest Day observed on May 29

Key Updates:

  • International Mount Everest Day is celebrated every year on May 29 to honour the first successful ascent of Mount Everest.
  • Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal first reached the summit on May 29, 1953.
  • The Government of Nepal officially declared International Mount Everest Day in 2008.
  • Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China (Tibet) with a height of approximately 8,848.86 metres.
  • The mountain is known locally as Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan.

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Rajesh Kumar Singh takes additional charge as Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Key Updates:

  • Rajesh Kumar Singh has been given additional charge as Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development, and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
  • The appointment follows the completion of the tenure of Dr. Samir V. Kamat on May 31, 2026.
  • Rajesh Kumar Singh assumed office as the Defence Secretary in November 2024.
  • He is a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre.
  • He previously served as Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

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Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar assumed charge as 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff

Key Updates:

  • Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) of the Indian Navy.
  • He was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1988, and is a specialist in Gunnery and Missile Systems.
  • He has commanded the Indian Naval Ships (INS) Nashak, Vibhuti, Kirpan, Trikand, and the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.
  • He previously served as the Commandant of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Chief of Staff of the Western Naval Command, and Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command.
  • He was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2026.

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Janez Jansa Voted Prime Minister of Slovenia

Key Updates:

  • Janez Jansa was voted as the Prime Minister of Slovenia by the 90-member assembly with a vote of 51-36.
  • Jansa leads the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), which formed a coalition government with New Slovenia, Democrats, the Slovenian People’s Party, and Focus.
  • This is the fourth time Jansa has held office, having previously served as leader from 2004 to 2008, 2012 to 2013, and 2020 to 2022.
  • He succeeds former Prime Minister Robert Golob of the Freedom Movement.
  • The new government secured additional backing from the right-wing Resnica party, although it will not formally join the government.

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Hungarian General Election Results Sunday (Mid of April)

Péter Magyar and the Tisza party won the Hungarian general election, ending the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán. The Tisza party is on course to secure 138 seats out of the 199 seats in the Hungarian parliament.