UM Nirmala Sitharaman Launches Series of SIDBI Initiatives on its 37th Foundation Day

Current Context: On 25 May 2026, FM Nirmala Sitharaman launched four major SIDBI initiatives in Mumbai during its 37th Foundation Day. The initiatives were the SIDBI‑RRB Co‑Lending Platform, MoRE (Modernization of Rural …

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WHO’s 79th World Health Assembly Concludes in Geneva, Switzerland

Current Context: From 18–23 May 2026, the 79th World Health Assembly met at Palais des Nations, Geneva, focusing on health equity, resilience, UHC, pandemic preparedness, and reforming health architecture. Member States …

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DPIIT Releases Guidelines for Implementation of BHAVYA Scheme

Current Context: In June 2026, the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry released guidelines for the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA – India…

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Cannes Film Festival 2026

Current Context: On May 25, 2026, the 79th Cannes Film Festival concluded under jury president Park Chan‑wook. The Palme d’Or went to Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord, making him the 11th director to win two Palmes (after 4 Month…

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Sansad Ratna Awards 2026

Current Context: On May 23, 2026, the Sansad Ratna Awards were announced by the Prime Point Foundation, recognizing MPs and Committees for performance till the Budget Session 2026. A total of 12 MPs (10 Lok Sabha + 2 Raj…

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Commonwealth Day in India 2026 – May 24

Current Context: On May 24, 2026 (Sunday), India observed Commonwealth Day, following its traditional calendar date. Globally, most of the 56 member nations celebrated earlier on March 9, 2026 (second Monday of March), b…

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India Emerges as Major Carbon Market; Global Pricing Hits 29% – World Bank

Current Context: On May 19, 2026, the World Bank Group released State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2026. Globally, carbon pricing now covers 29% of GHG emissions, with 87 active policies — 7 more than last year. Revenues …

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Major Abhilasha Barak honoured with UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025

Current Context: Indian Army officer Major Abhilasha Barak, India’s first woman combat helicopter pilot, was named recipient of the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award on May 22–23, 2026. She currently ser…

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