MBA Entrance (XAT, CMAT, MAT) Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 20 May 2026
Tue, 19 May 2026
Mon, 18 May 2026
India and Norway elevate ties to a Green Strategic Partnership; aim to double trade by 2030
On 18 May 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held talks in Oslo, elevated India–Norway ties to a Green Strategic Partnership and set a goal of doubling bilateral trade by 2030.
Judges Inquiry Committee on Justice Yashwant Varma submits report to Lok Sabha Speaker
On 18 May 2026 the Judges Inquiry Committee investigating allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma submitted its report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
Sun, 17 May 2026
India and Sweden elevate ties to a Strategic Partnership; adopt Joint Action Plan 2026-2030
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson held talks in Gothenburg during the PM's visit on 17 May 2026, elevated India–Sweden ties to a Strategic Partnership and adopted the India-Sweden Joint Action Plan 2026-2030.
Census 2027: houselisting field work begins in Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Delhi's MCD area; 1.44 crore households self-enumerate
On 17 May 2026 field operations for the Houselisting and Housing Census under Phase I of Census 2027 began in Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and the MCD area of Delhi, while self-enumeration opened in Gujarat, J&K, Ladakh and Puducherry.
Sat, 16 May 2026
Fri, 15 May 2026
Thu, 14 May 2026
Workshop on BIRSA 101, India's first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell disease
On 14 May 2026 the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, CSIR and CSIR-IGIB held a workshop in New Delhi on BIRSA 101, India's first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell disease, named after Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
WPI inflation jumps to 8.30% in April 2026, led by fuel and power at 24.71%
On 14 May 2026 DPIIT said annual WPI inflation rose to 8.30% (provisional) in April 2026 from 3.88% in March, driven by mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas.
ECI orders SIR Phase III of electoral rolls in 16 States and 3 UTs covering 36.73 crore electors
On 14 May 2026 the Election Commission of India ordered Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 16 States and 3 UTs, covering 36.73 crore electors; only Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Ladakh remain.
Wed, 13 May 2026
Cabinet approves ₹37,500-crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification
On 13 May 2026 the Union Cabinet approved a ₹37,500-crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, aiming to gasify about 75 million tonnes of coal/lignite and attract ₹2.5–3 lakh crore of investment.
Cabinet raises MSP for 14 kharif crops for 2026-27; paddy (common) at ₹2,441 per quintal
On 13 May 2026 the CCEA approved higher MSPs for 14 kharif crops for marketing season 2026-27, with paddy (common) at ₹2,441 per quintal and the biggest rise for sunflower seed (₹622).
Tue, 12 May 2026
Public sector banks post record ₹1.98 lakh crore net profit in FY 2025-26; gross NPA falls to 1.93%
On 12 May 2026 the Finance Ministry said public sector banks earned a record aggregate net profit of ₹1.98 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, their fourth straight profitable year, with gross NPA at a record-low 1.93%.
Retail inflation at 3.48% in April 2026 on new CPI base 2024; food inflation 4.20%
On 12 May 2026 MoSPI said CPI retail inflation (base 2024=100) was 3.48% (provisional) in April 2026, up from 3.40% in March, with food inflation (CFPI) at 4.20%.
DFS launches US$1.5 billion Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool backed by ₹12,980-crore sovereign guarantee
On 12 May 2026 the Department of Financial Services launched the US$1.5 billion Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, with a sovereign guarantee of US$1.4 billion (₹12,980 crore), to keep maritime insurance available amid Middle East tensions.
Mon, 11 May 2026
Sat, 09 May 2026
Wed, 06 May 2026
NITI Aayog releases policy report on India's school education system and roadmap for quality
On 6 May 2026 NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery and CEO Nidhi Chhibber released the report 'School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality Enhancement', covering 14.71 lakh schools and over 24.69 crore students across all 36 States and UTs.
India and Vietnam elevate ties to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during To Lam's State Visit
On 6 May 2026 PM Narendra Modi and Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam elevated India–Vietnam relations to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, in the 10th anniversary year of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and witnessed the exchange of MoUs on rare earths, digital payments and more.
Tue, 05 May 2026
Cabinet approves Bill to raise Supreme Court judge strength from 33 to 37
On 5 May 2026 the Union Cabinet approved introducing the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament to raise the number of Supreme Court judges, excluding the Chief Justice of India, from 33 to 37.
Cabinet approves ₹5,659.22 crore Mission for Cotton Productivity for 2026–27 to 2030–31
On 5 May 2026 the Union Cabinet approved the Mission for Cotton Productivity with an outlay of ₹5,659.22 crore for 2026–27 to 2030–31, aligned with the '5F' vision, to raise cotton yields and quality and make India self-sufficient in cotton.
Cabinet approves Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 with ₹5,000 crore for airlines
On 5 May 2026 the Union Cabinet approved ECLGS 5.0, targeting additional credit of ₹2,55,000 crore for MSMEs, other businesses and airlines hit by the West Asia situation, including ₹5,000 crore for airlines.
Sun, 03 May 2026
Sat, 02 May 2026
Indigenous Cell Broadcast System for disaster alerts launched with nationwide test
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on 2 May 2026 launched the Cell Broadcast System, an indigenous public-warning technology developed by C-DOT with NDMA and the Home Ministry, and a nationwide test sent emergency alerts to mobile phones across the country.
Lyricist Prasoon Joshi appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on 2 May 2026 appointed lyricist and communications expert Prasoon Joshi, Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification since August 2017, as Chairman of Prasar Bharati.
Fri, 01 May 2026
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
UPI completes 10 years; 24,162 crore transactions worth ₹314 lakh crore in FY 2025–26
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), launched by NPCI on 11 April 2016, completed 10 years with over 24,162 crore transactions worth about ₹314 lakh crore in FY 2025–26, 700+ banks onboard and nearly 49% of global real-time payments.
58 companies found eligible under ₹1,500-crore Critical Mineral Recycling incentive scheme
The Ministry of Mines said on 30 April 2026 that 58 companies, with pledged capacity of about 850 KTPA and investment of about ₹5,000 crore, have been approved as eligible under the ₹1,500-crore Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Mineral Recycling under the National Critical Mineral Mission.