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209 stories for “Current Affairs” · May 2026

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Wednesday20 May 2026

International

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Host Two Underwater Guinness World Record Events at Swaraj Dweep

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands hosted two underwater Guinness World Record events at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) to promote eco-tourism. In the “Largest Flag Unfurled Underwater” event, divers spread out a 60 metre ×...

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National

Indian Coast Guard Commissions ICGS Achal, Fifth Adamya-Class Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa Shipyard

The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS Achal, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) of the Adamya class, at Goa Shipyard Limited. It is the fifth ship in a planned series of eight vessels of this class. Fast Pa...

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Tamil Nadu

Pattinamarudhur Excavation Near Thoothukudi Yields Around 1,500 Artefacts Pointing to an Ancient Coastal Trade Centre

The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology has excavated about 1,500 artefacts at Pattinamarudhur, a site near the Thoothukudi coast. The finds include ancient coins, pieces of porcelain pottery, shell ornaments and...

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Tuesday19 May 2026

Science & Tech

First Made-in-India Airbus C-295 Military Transport Aircraft Completed at Tata-Airbus Facility in Vadodara

The first Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft made in India has been completed at the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, and is now ready for flight testing. The Vadodara facility is a partnership between Ta...

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International

Indian Chess Player Apaar Saxena Earns International Master Title After Securing All Three IM Norms

Indian chess player Apaar Saxena has earned the International Master (IM) title. He completed all three IM norms required for the title through strong performances in chess tournaments held in Europe. The International M...

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National

DRDO and IAF Conduct Maiden Flight Trial of TARA, India’s First Indigenous Glide Weapon System

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force have successfully carried out the maiden flight trial of TARA (Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation) off the Odisha coast. TARA is India’s...

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National

Operation RAGEPILL: Indian Agencies Make First-Ever Captagon Seizure Worth ₹182 Crore

Indian enforcement agencies have carried out the country’s first-ever seizure of the drug Captagon, valued at about ₹182 crore, under an operation named Operation RAGEPILL. The seized consignment was bound for the Middle...

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Science & Tech

India Gets First Alzheimer’s Disease-Modifying Therapy (Donanemab) and First Subcutaneous Lung Cancer Immunotherapy

Two notable medical launches have taken place in India. Donanemab, sold under the brand name Lormalzi, has been introduced as the country’s first disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer’s disease, a treatment that target...

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Tamil Nadu

New Plant Species Cyphostemma annamalaii Discovered on Sanjeevi Hill in Villupuram District

A new plant species, Cyphostemma annamalaii, has been discovered on Sanjeevi hill in Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, a part of the southern Eastern Ghats. The plant belongs to the Vitaceae family, the grape family tha...

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Monday18 May 2026

Environment

India’s First Hydrogen Shuttle Bus Starts in Central Vista; Pune to Set Up First Low Emission Zone

Two firsts in clean urban transport have been announced. India’s first hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service has begun in the Central Vista area of New Delhi. Hydrogen fuel cell buses produce electricity by combining hydr...

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Economy

Rajasthan Inaugurates Its First Semiconductor ATMP/OSAT Facility at Bhiwadi, Alwar

Rajasthan has inaugurated its first semiconductor Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) / Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility at Bhiwadi in Alwar district. Such units handle the back-end...

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National

Kuljeet Kaur Marhas Becomes First Indian Woman Elected Fellow of The Meteoritical Society

Indian scientist Kuljeet Kaur Marhas has been elected a Fellow of The Meteoritical Society for 2026, making her the first Indian woman to receive this honour. The fellowship recognises her contribution to meteoritics and...

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