Multinational Military Exercise ‘PRAGATI 2026

Current Context: India hosted the maiden Multinational Military Exercise PRAGATI 2026 at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, starting May 20, 2026. Full Form: Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation i…

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India Hosts 68th APO Governing Body Meeting in New Delhi

Current Context: India successfully hosted the 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body Meeting (GBM) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (20–22 May 2026). It was organized by the National Produ…

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Global Water Summit 2026 in Madrid

Current Context: The Global Water Summit 2026, organized by Global Water Intelligence (GWI), was held in Madrid, Spain (May 18–20) at the Marriott Auditorium. It is the flagship business and investment event for the inte…

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ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Receives 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award

Current Context: On May 21, 2026, ISRO’s Chandrayaan‑3 mission was honoured with the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) in Washington, D.C. Chandr…

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Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026

Current Context: Asian Weightlifting Championships (AWC) 2026 conducted May 11–17 at Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat; India hosted after 44 years (last in 1982, New Delhi). Partici…

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PFRDA Launches New Retirement Scheme For Retirees Under NPS

Current Context: On May 15, 2026, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) introduced Retirement Income Schemes (RIS) and flexible Drawdown options under the National Pension System (NPS). This refor…

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RBI Amends Directions on IFR for Various Bank Categories

Current Context: On May 18, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) amended its directions on the Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) across multiple categories of banks. The changes reflect a shift toward a more risk-sen…

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Current Affairs One - Liner : 16th 17th & 18th May 2026

National: On May 14, 2026, the Union Cabinet approved two major projects. The Ahmedabad–Dholera Rail Project will connect Ahmedabad with Dholera SIR, boosting industrial growth and logistics. The Nagpur International Air…

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