Daily Current Affairs May 30, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 30/05/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 30th May 2026.Stay ahead in your competitive exam prep with the latest National & International current affairs and GK updates from May 30, 2026.

National

• Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ to be carried out across the country from June 1 to June 30.
• The maiden edition of Multilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026, conducted at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, concluded with a 72-hour validation exercise, showcasing the interoperability, mutual trust, and collective resolve of the participating armed forces to address common security challenges.PRAGATI, which stands for Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region, brought together more than 400 troops from India, Bhutan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia and Laos.
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath jointly inaugurated ‘Nausena Shaurya Vatika’ in Lucknow on May 30, 2026. This Open-Air Display Museum honours the spirit, valour & prowess of the Indian Navy. It showcases the artefacts and weapon systems of INS Gomati, which was decommissioned on May 29, 2022 after 34 years of service.
• Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Crosses Landmark Milestone of 90 Crore ABHA Accounts-In a significant achievement towards building a digitally empowered healthcare ecosystem, the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has crossed the landmark milestone of 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs) across the country. The achievement marks a major step in India's journey towards a connected, interoperable and citizen-centric digital health ecosystem.
• ABHA is a unique 14-digit digital health identity that enables citizens to securely link, access and share their health records with their consent. As one of the key building blocks of ABDM, ABHA supports the creation of longitudinal health records across healthcare providers, facilities and digital health applications, empowering citizens with greater control over their health information.
• Samadhan Didi Chat bot: Minister of State (PP) Dr Jitendra Singh launches the CPGRAMS AI-enabled Voice 'Chatbot' ‘Samadhan Didi’; terms it as Democratization of Public Grievance Mechanism in India
• CPGRAMS (Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System) is an online web portal developed by the Government of India to allow citizens to lodge complaints 24/7 against service delivery issues in any Central or State Government department.
• Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu has hailed the launch of the Sky Cast system at IGI Airport in New Delhi-India recently deployed its first advanced SkyCast System at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi to combat weather-related flight delays, cancellations, and diversions. A state-of-the-art, integrated atmospheric remote-sensing system that provides real-time data on fog, turbulence, aerosols, wind speed, and moisture. It offers highly accurate, automated "nowcasting" (real-time weather tracking updated every 5 minutes) and hazard alerts for pilots and air traffic controllers.
• Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia releases postage stamp marking 200 years of Hindi journalism:To mark the completion of 200 years of Hindi journalism, Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today released a commemorative postage stamp and first-day cover in honour of the first Hindi Newspaper Udant Martand, in New Delhi.
• DK Shivakumar elected leader of Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka; To take oath as Chief Minister on Wednesday.
• Digi Yatra Enables Over 10 Crore Seamless Journeys Across Indian Airports-The Digi Yatra app is a Ministry of Civil Aviation initiative that uses facial recognition technology to provide a seamless, paperless, and hassle-free airport experience across India. It acts as a decentralized platform where your face becomes your boarding pass, allowing you to bypass long queues.
• The National Steering Committee (NSC) has approved the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster in Andhra Pradesh under the PM-SETU scheme, submitted by a private company named Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel India.The approval marks the first-ever SIP to be cleared under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme. It also makes Andhra Pradesh the first State to operationalise an industry partnership under the scheme.

International

• US, Britain and Australia Announce Partnership to Develop Advanced Underwater Drone Technology-Defence ministers from the United States, Britain and Australia announced today a joint partnership to develop and deploy advanced underwater drone technology aimed at protecting undersea cables, strengthening maritime security and boosting military capabilities under the Aukus security pact.
• India’s Haj Mission Wins Two Prestigious Labbaytum Awards in Saudi Arabia-India’s Haj Mission won two prestigious awards at this year’s Khitamahu Misk ceremony in Saudi Arabia, marking a historic first for the country. The Labbaytum Awards, given annually by the Saudi Haj Ministry to recognise excellence in pilgrim services, were presented to the Indian Haj Mission under the Best Haj Coordination and Communication category.
• President of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing, arrived in New Delhi this evening on a five-day visit to India. Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh received him at the airport.

Appointments

• Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, at a ceremonial parade held in Mumbai on 30 May 2026. Prior to this appointment, he served as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi.
• CDS General Anil Chauhan retires after over four decades of military service- Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani will succeed General Chauhan.

Sports and culture

• In cricket, Gujarat Titans stormed into the final of IPL 2026 with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier Two at New Chandigarh.

Days Observed

• Goa celebrates Statehood Day annually on May 30th, marking the date in 1987 when it officially became the 25th state of the Indian Union.Prior to achieving statehood, Goa was governed as a Union Territory alongside Daman and Diu following its liberation from Portuguese rule in 1961.

Static GK for exam preparations

Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Save the Field Campaign) is a significant agricultural initiative in India focused on restoring soil health, promoting sustainable farming practices, and ensuring long-term food security.Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the campaign, its objectives, and its core strategies-

Core Objectives

• Restoring Soil Health: Addressing the critical issue of soil degradation caused by excessive chemical use, erosion, and unsustainable farming practices.
• Balanced Fertilizer Usage: Educating farmers to move away from the overused, highly subsidized urea and adopt a balanced ratio of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K).
• Promoting Sustainable Agriculture: Encouraging natural farming, organic farming, and micro-irrigation to conserve water and ecology.
• Reducing Cost of Cultivation: By optimizing input use based on scientific data, the campaign aims to cut down unnecessary expenses for farmers, thereby boosting net income.

Key Strategies & Implementations

• Soil Health Card Integration: The initiative relies heavily on scientific soil testing. Farmers are provided with detailed reports on the nutrient status of their soil, along with customized dosage recommendations for 12 essential nutrients.
• Promotion of Bio-Fertilizers & Nano Urea: To reduce the environmental footprint, the campaign promotes the adoption of liquid nano urea and bio-fertilizers, which have higher efficiency and cause less soil toxicity.
• Capacity Building & Awareness: Organizing village-level camps, demonstrations, and training programs to bridge the gap between agricultural scientists and grassroots farmers.
• Diversification of Crops: Encouraging farmers to rotate traditional water-guzzling crops with pulses, oilseeds, and millets to naturally replenish soil nitrogen and improve biodiversity.