Current Affairs

Virendra Kumar

Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar launched the JEEVAN mobile application for senior citizens and the SHATAYU dashboard for geriatric caregivers in a programme in which the ministry will host a virtual programme on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy”.

The South Central Railway (SCR) Zone

The South Central Railway (SCR) Zone is set to reduce the number of its divisions from the current six to three from 2026 June 1. The total scope of the new zone will be limited to 3,589 track kilometres, down from the current 6,637 track kilometres.

NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog convened the first meeting of the High Powered Education to Employment and Enterprise Standing Committee under the chairpersonship of CEO Nidhi Chibber.

Bharat Tex 2026 Event App

The government on 20 May 2026 launched the Bharat Tex 2026 Event App, aimed at enhancing AI-driven networking, business matchmaking and participant engagement at Indias flagship global textile event.

The Indian Navy launched Sanghmitra

The Indian Navy launched Sanghmitra, the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), at Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata on 20 May 2026.

VD Satheesan was sworn in as the new chief minister of Kerala

VD Satheesan was sworn in as the new chief minister of Kerala on 18 May 2026. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to Satheesan.

Bhajan Lal Sharma

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma virtually inaugurated Rajasthans first semiconductor cluster in Bhiwadi and said the state govt was continuously working to promote investment and industrial growth across sectors.

Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on 17 May 2026 has promulgated an ordinance increasing the number of judges in the Supreme Court to 37 — excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI).

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an AI-based helpbot called “Abhay” for authentication of CBI notices, a system designed to protect the citizens from the growing menace of cyber fraud and digital arrest scams.

National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)

National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in partnership with the Vertis Foundation is empowering rural women through structured skill development for sustainable livelihood opportunities through Project Saksham.

N. Rangasamy

N. Rangasamy was sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for a record fifth term on 13 May 2026. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Lok Bhavan in Puducherry, where Lieutenant Governor K. Kailasanathan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rangasamy and the newly inducted ministers.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 13 May 2026 approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP)

Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term on 12 May 2026, as the BJP-led NDA formed the government in the state for the third straight time.

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission

The Union Government notified the implementation of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB G RAM G] Act, 2025, which will come into force across the country from July 1, 2026.

J.P. Nadda

Union Health Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda unveiled “SEHAT Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation” on 11 May 2026.

The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court in May 2026 held that the statutory bar under Section 18 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, cannot be applied mechanically to deny anticipatory bail.

Joseph Vijay took oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Joseph Vijay took oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 10 May 2026. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Nehru Indoor Stadium. State Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the Oath of Office.

Four New Labour Codes

The Centre has completed the implementation of the four new labour codes by notifying the corresponding rules, more than five years after the reforms were first introduced to replace and consolidate 29 existing labour laws.

Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal on 9 May 2026. Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office at a grand ceremony held at the Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata.

National Pension System (NPS)

The total number of subscribers enrolled under the National Pension System (NPS) has reached 2.17 crore as of March 2026. A Pension provides a steady monthly income to people during their unproductive years.

JANANI

The government has launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care), a QR-enabled digital healthcare platform to track maternal and child health services, an official statement said on 7 May 2026.

NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog released a Policy Report on School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality Enhancement on 7 May 2026.

Indias Mineral Sector

Indias Mineral sector has achieved a milestone with the successful operationalization of 101 auctioned mineral blocks since the introduction of the auction regime in 2015.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Global Research Foundation has announced its first centre in the United States. The move aims to expand Indias presence in global deep-tech innovation. The centre has been set up in Menlo Park.

NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog launched the Central Prabhari Officer (CPO) portal on 6 May 2026, aimed at strengthening real-time governance.

The Union government

The Union government has notified the creation of a new zonal railway, South Coast Railway, with headquarters at Visakhapatnam, effective June 1, 2026.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) have joined hands to establish a structured, five-year collaboration in the domains of digital forensics, cybersecurity, and advanced technology research.

The Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence on 5 May 2026 signed a contract worth Rs.1,476 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad, for the procurement of five Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems for the Indian Army.

The Union Cabinet

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 5 May 2026 approved a proposal to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India.

Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0 Guidelines recently.

Assembly Elections

The results of Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Union Territory of Puducherry assembly elections came out on 4 May 2026.