CTET Current Affairs — Last 6 months
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Fri, 29 May 2026
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.
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.
Wed, 27 May 2026
National Health Accounts 2022-23: out-of-pocket spending falls to 43.4%, government health spending at 1.43% of GDP
The National Health Accounts estimates for 2022-23, released on 27 May 2026, show out-of-pocket expenditure falling to 43.4% of total health expenditure and government health expenditure rising to 1.43% of GDP.
Cabinet approves SARTHAK-PDS umbrella scheme with ₹25,530 crore Central outlay
On 27 May 2026 the CCEA approved SARTHAK-PDS, an umbrella scheme merging foodgrain-movement/FPS-dealer-margin assistance and SMART PDS, with a Central outlay of ₹25,530 crore up to 31 March 2031.
Third Advance Estimates 2025-26: record foodgrain output of 376.56 million tonnes
The Third Advance Estimates for 2025-26, released on 27 May 2026, put India's foodgrain production at a record 376.563 million tonnes, about 18.8 million tonnes (5.3%) above 2024-25.
Kolkata to host International Day of Yoga 2026 main event; theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced on 27 May 2026 that the main International Day of Yoga 2026 event will be held in Kolkata on 21 June, with the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
Government says India's refining surplus ensures full petrol and diesel supply; capacity 258.1 MTPA
The Petroleum Ministry said on 27 May 2026 that India, the world's fourth-largest refiner with 258.1 MTPA capacity across 22 refineries, has more than adequate petrol and diesel supplies.
INS Sudarshini reaches Antigua after her first trans-Atlantic crossing under Lokayan 26
Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Antigua on 27 May 2026 after her first Atlantic crossing, a 19-day passage from Mindelo, Cape Verde, as part of the Lokayan 26 expedition.
Indian Railways approves first indigenous hydrogen train on Jind–Sonipat section
Indian Railways has approved a 10-car hydrogen fuel cell trainset with a 1,200 kW propulsion system to run at up to 75 kmph on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana, the Railway Ministry said on 27 May 2026.
12th round of India–Korea CEPA upgrade negotiations concludes in New Delhi
The 12th round of India–Republic of Korea CEPA upgrade negotiations was held in New Delhi from 25–27 May 2026; both sides agreed to form sub-groups on digital trade, supply chains and strategic industrial cooperation.
Sikkim declared a fully literate State under ULLAS
Sikkim was declared a fully literate State under ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram on 27 May 2026, at the seventh convocation of Sikkim University in Gangtok attended by President Droupadi Murmu.
Women make up nearly 41% of the 2024 IAS batch, among the highest ever
Dr Jitendra Singh said on 27 May 2026 that women form nearly 41% of the 2024 IAS batch, one of the highest-ever levels of gender participation in the service.
Scindia launches ₹236 crore 'Mission Queen Pineapple' for Tripura's GI-tagged pineapple
On 27 May 2026 DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and the Tripura Chief Minister launched 'Mission Queen Pineapple', a ₹236 crore three-year convergence initiative to build a value chain around Tripura's GI-tagged Queen Pineapple.
PM chairs 51st PRAGATI meeting; reviews ₹30,000 crore projects and Ken-Betwa link
PM Narendra Modi chaired the 51st PRAGATI meeting on 27 May 2026, reviewing seven Railways, Power and Road projects worth about ₹30,000 crore in nine States, the Ken-Betwa Link Project and SBM-Urban 2.0.