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209 stories for “Current Affairs” · May 2026
Clear filtersIndia hosted an Asia-Pacific Forum on advancing geospatial systems for sustainable development. Geospatial systems combine tools such as GIS, GPS, remote sensing, drones and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and are u...
The fourth edition of IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, a bilateral diving exercise between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), was conducted in Colombo. Such exercises allow naval divers of both countries to practise jo...
India has successfully tested a long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile can strike targets more than 1,500 km away and travel at speeds o...
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has signed a 70-year lease to establish India's first integrated Basmati and organic demonstration farm. The farm will come up at Tanda Bi...
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a licence to SkyHop Aviation, making it India's first seaplane airline. The carrier will begin its operations in Lakshadweep, where seaplanes will link the scat...
World Press Freedom Day was observed on May 3 to promote freedom of expression and independent journalism. Proclaimed in 1993 on UNESCO's recommendation, it marks the anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration (1991) suppor...
India has launched its first official F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, a competition that links esports with motorsport. The event is organised by Formula 1 together with Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited and gives Indian sim...
The 17th Old Seed Festival was held in Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh, to promote tribal biodiversity and traditional farming practices. The festival showcases indigenous seed varieties conserved by tribal communities and...
Two new species of jumping spiders belonging to the family Salticidae, Mogrus shushka and Mogrus pune, have been discovered in India. Mogrus shushka was found in the dry regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat, while Mogrus pun...
The Indian Army is hosting its first multilateral exercise, 'Pragati', at Umroi in Meghalaya, with participation from 11 countries. Pragati stands for Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the I...
The Reserve Bank of India has launched Mission SAKSHAM, a nationwide capacity-building programme for Urban Cooperative Banks aimed at improving their governance, resilience and professional standards. It will train about...
The United States ended its sanctions waiver on Iran's Chabahar Port on April 26, 2026, creating uncertainty for India's project to link Afghanistan and Central Asia through Iran. India is reviewing its role, has withdra...
