Current Affairs — May 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 30 May 2026
NH-753L Boregaon–Shahpur four-lane section to boost MP's banana belt (Khandwa–Burhanpur)
The Boregaon–Shahpur section of NH-753L in Madhya Pradesh, being built as a four-lane corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana at about ₹944 crore over nearly 47 km, is 85% complete.
CCPA imposes ₹7 lakh penalty on coaching institute for misleading UPSC result claims
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed a ₹7 lakh penalty on Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre LLP for misleading advertisements on UPSC CSE 2023 results under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Health Ministry releases NFHS-6: stunting falls to 29.3%, institutional deliveries reach 90.6%
The National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24), released on 29 May 2026, shows stunting among under-five children falling from 35.5% to 29.3% and institutional deliveries rising to 90.6%, with TFR at 2.0.
IMD updated forecast: 2026 monsoon likely below normal at 90% of LPA as El Niño develops
In its second-stage forecast on 29 May 2026, IMD said the 2026 southwest monsoon (June–September) rainfall is likely to be 90% of the Long Period Average (±4%), with an 84% probability of below-normal or less rainfall.
MCA allows CSR spending through Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments on Social Stock Exchange
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs added item (xiii), 'Subscription to zero coupon zero principal instruments on Social Stock Exchange', to Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, allowing such subscriptions to count as CSR.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2026 observed with theme 'Invest in Peace'
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers was observed on 29 May 2026 with the theme 'Invest in Peace'; 29 May marks the anniversary of the first UN peacekeeping mission in 1948.
NITI Aayog releases 'Future of India's Semiconductor Industry' 10-year roadmap
On 29 May 2026 NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub released 'Future of India's Semiconductor Industry', India's first comprehensive 10-year semiconductor roadmap, aiming to make India an indispensable global player by 2035.
Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal appointed DGP and Head of Police Force, Tamil Nadu
On 29 May 2026 the Tamil Nadu government appointed 1994-batch IPS officer Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal as Director-General of Police and Head of the Police Force, replacing Sandeep Rai Rathore.
DFS launches Common Landing Portal for unclaimed bank deposits, insurance, shares and mutual funds
On 29 May 2026 the Department of Financial Services launched the Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets (unclaimedassetsportal.in), developed with PSB Alliance, under the 'Aapki Poonji, Aapka Adhikar' campaign.
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar takes charge as 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on 29 May 2026; he earlier commanded INS Vikramaditya and the Western Fleet.
Odisha, Intel and 3DGS sign MoU for glass core substrate manufacturing facility
On 29 May 2026 the Government of Odisha, Intel Corporation and 3DGS Inc. (USA) signed an MoU for an Advanced Packaging Glass Core Substrate Manufacturing Facility proposed in the Bhubaneswar–Khurda region.
India's first 'SkyCast' aviation weather system inaugurated at IGI Airport, Delhi
On 29 May 2026 Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first 'SkyCast' integrated aviation weather monitoring system at IGI Airport, New Delhi, developed under Mission Mausam; India is the 19th country with such a system.
Two new SEZs notified in Puducherry; Oulgaret Municipality's IT SEZ is India's first by an urban local body
The Centre notified two new SEZs in Puducherry on 29 May 2026, including an IT/ITES SEZ by Oulgaret Municipality at Thattanchavady — the first SEZ in India to be developed by an urban local body.
Canada and India launch Trade and Investment Forum; aim to conclude CEPA talks by end of 2026
In a joint statement released on 29 May 2026, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada's Minister Sidhu launched the Canada-India Trade and Investment Forum and aimed to conclude Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement talks by the end of the year.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh gets additional charge of DRDO Chairman
On 29 May 2026 the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet gave Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh additional charge as Secretary, DDR&D and Chairman, DRDO, from 31 May 2026 on completion of Dr Samir V. Kamat's tenure.
Raipur creates about 32,000 rainwater harvesting structures under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari
Under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) created nearly 32,000 rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge structures in 2025, becoming a model for urban groundwater recharge, the Jal Shakti Ministry said on 29 May 2026.
Amit Shah inaugurates G-7 and G-13 BSF Border Out Posts near Bhuj, Gujarat
On 29 May 2026 Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacted with BSF personnel at the G-7 Border Out Post on the India-Pakistan border in Bhuj, Gujarat, and inaugurated the G-7 and G-13 Border Out Posts.
Mizoram commits to cut AT&C losses to 25% by March 2027 at Centre's power review in Aizawl
At a review with Union Power Minister Manohar Lal in Aizawl on 29 May 2026, Mizoram committed to bring AT&C losses down to 25% by March 2027 and complete smart meter installation by June 2027.
Three Additional Judges appointed to Karnataka High Court under Article 224(1)
On 29 May 2026 the President, under Article 224(1), appointed Rajeshwari Narayana Hegde, Kedambadi Ganesh Shanthi and Brungesh Mahadevappa as Additional Judges of the Karnataka High Court.
Team India wins two silver medals and three Merit Awards at Taipei Capital Cup 2026 skills contest
India won two silver medals and three Merit Awards at the Taipei Capital Cup 2026, an international skills competition held in Taipei from 26–28 May 2026 with competitors from 15 countries.
Thu, 28 May 2026
Kharif Conclave 2026 begins; foodgrain output crosses 3,765 lakh tonnes, India No. 1 in rice
Opening the two-day Kharif Conclave-2026 at NASC Complex, Pusa, on 28 May 2026, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said foodgrain production has exceeded 3,765 lakh tonnes and India has overtaken China as the world's largest rice producer.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code completes 10 years; over ₹4 lakh crore realised for creditors
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 completed 10 years on 28 May 2026; as of March 2026, 1,419 cases had yielded resolution plans, realising over ₹4 lakh crore for creditors.
16th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue held in Singapore
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Singapore's Permanent Secretary (Defence) Joseph Leong co-chaired the 16th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue in Singapore on 28 May 2026.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan releases ₹10,021 crore PMAY-G Mother Sanction to 12 States
On 28 May 2026 Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released a Mother Sanction of ₹10,021.42 crore to 12 States under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin, towards 'Housing for All' by March 2029.
Indian wrestlers win men's freestyle and women's team titles at U23 Asian Championships 2026
India's men's freestyle and women's wrestling teams won the team titles at the 2026 U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, with the men's freestyle team's 9 medals being India's highest-ever haul at the event.
President Murmu presents President's Police Colour to Sikkim Police in Gangtok
President Droupadi Murmu presented the 'President of India's Police Colour' to the Sikkim Police at Gangtok on 28 May 2026, making Sikkim the 15th State and third in the North-East to receive it.
NHAI finalises tentative list of 17 highway projects (1,692.5 km) for monetisation in FY 2026–27
NHAI has finalised a tentative list of 17 National Highway stretches totalling 1,692.5 km across nine States for monetisation through Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) and InvIT modes in FY 2026–27.
Dhanendra Kumar, first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India, dies in Delhi house fire
Dhanendra Kumar, a 1968-batch Haryana cadre IAS officer and the first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India, died on 28 May 2026 after a fire, suspected to be caused by an AC blast, at his Hauz Khas home in Delhi.
Kazipet Rail Manufacturing Unit in Telangana nears completion; to build 200 intercity trains in 5 years
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on 28 May 2026 that the Kazipet Rail Manufacturing Unit in Telangana is nearly complete and will initially manufacture 200 intercity trains over five years.
Sports Ministry to deploy IT Consultants in National Sports Federations under National Sports Digital Ecosystem
The Sports Ministry and SAI announced on 28 May 2026 a first-time plan to deploy dedicated IT Consultants in National Sports Federations under the National Sports Digital Ecosystem, ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.