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Daily Current Affairs May 31, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 31/05/2026

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 31st May 2026.

National

• PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), the flagship micro-credit scheme of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), has completed six years of empowering street vendors through affordable collateral-free credit, digital inclusion and social security.

International

• An Indian Air Force IL-76 strategic airlift aircraft, Gajraj, transported the sacred relics of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana, the chief disciples of Gautama Buddha from Delhi to Mongolia on 30 May 2026. The mission was undertaken by the IAF in support of India's efforts to strengthen cultural ties with friendly nations.

Appointments

• General NS Raja Subramani, assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and SecretaryGeneral NS Raja Subramani, assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary,Department of Military Affairs on May 31, 2026.CDS is country's highest-ranking military officer, serving as the principal military advisor to the Defence Minister and heading the Department of Military Affairs.
• Admiral Krishna Swaminathan  assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy on 31 May 2026. He succeeds Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who superannuated after 41 years of distinguished service.

Sports and culture

• Badminton: India’s Satwiksairaj-Chirag win Singapore Open 2026:In Badminton, Indian men's double pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the finals of the Singapore Open tournament today. The Indian pair defeated Indonesian pair of Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Fajar Alfian 18-21, 21-17, 21-16 in the final match.
• In Football, Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout in the final in Budapest last night.

Days Observed

• World No Tobacco Day is being observed today to raise awareness against the dangers of using tobacco. The day is a global initiative by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to end the use of tobacco. The theme for this year is Unmasking the appeal – Countering nicotine and tobacco addiction.
• Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar's birth anniversary is observed annually on May 31st. Born in 1725 in Chaundi, Maharashtra, she was the revered ruler of the Maratha Malwa kingdom. Her legacy of just administration, public welfare, and nationwide temple restoration continues to inspire India today.

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PM SVANidhi scheme

The PM SVANidhi (Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) scheme is a central micro-credit initiative launched in June 2020 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to provide collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors. Originally introduced to help vendors recover from pandemic-induced financial disruptions, the scheme has been restructured and extended until March 31, 2030.

Restructured Loan and Tranche Framework 

The scheme operates on a graduated ladder structure, allowing street vendors to access higher credit amounts upon the timely repayment of earlier tranches:

• 1st Tranche: Working capital loan up to ₹15,000 with a repayment tenure of 12 months.
• 2nd Tranche: Enhanced loan up to ₹25,000 with a repayment tenure of 18 months.
• 3rd Tranche: Term loan up to ₹50,000 with a repayment tenure of 36 months.

Eligibility Criteria

The scheme is applicable pan-India across all States and Union Territories that have notified rules under the Street Vendors Act of 2014. It covers urban local bodies (ULBs), census towns, and peri-urban areas: 

• Urban Vendors: Must possess a valid Certificate of Vending (CoV), Identity Card, or Letter of Recommendation (LoR) from local Town Vending Committees.
• Peri-Urban / Census Town Vendors: Eligible if they possess an LoR approved by their respective Block Development Officer (BDO). 
• Basic Requirements: The applicant must be at least 18 years old. No minimum credit score or project proposals are required for approval.

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Daily Current Affairs May 8, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 08/05/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.

National

• National Democratic Alliance Chief Ministerial candidate N. Rangasamy met Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan and staked claim to form the next government in Puducherry. Mr. Rangasamy handed over letters of support from the majority of MLAs to the Lieutenant Governor.
• DRDO & Indian Air Force successfully conduct maiden flight-trial of indigenous TARA glide weapon.Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha yesterday.

International

• India, Canada conclude second round of CEPA negotiations in New Delhi-India-Canada Joint Statement on the Conclusion of the Second Round of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Negotiations concluded in New Delhi today. The discussions were held in accordance with the Terms of Reference signed by the Trade Ministers of both countries on 2nd March this year.
• Trinidad and Tobago first Caribbean nation to adopt India’s UPI platform : EAM S Jaishankar.External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today stated that the India-Trinidad and Tobago relationship reflects a unique convergence of history, human connection, and shared aspirations.
• Bulgaria parliament approves Rumen Radev as new Prime Minister:Bulgaria's parliament today formally approved Rumen Radev as the new prime minister in a bid to end political instability and spur economic development in the EU member country. The chamber voted 124-70 with 36 abstentions to elect Radev, a 62-year-old former president, as prime minister.

Economy and banking

• India’s forex reserves fall by $7.7 billion to $690 billion: RBI-India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by 7.7 billion US dollars, standing at 690 billion US dollars for the week ending May 1. According to the Reserve Bank of India, Gold reserves fell by 5 billion US dollars to 115 billion US dollars.

Appointments

• India’s new Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami presents credentials:Newly-appointed Ambassador of India to China Vikram Kumar Doraiswami presented his credentials to China's Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General of the Protocol Department of the Foreign Ministry, Hong Lei, yesterday. Mr Doraiswami was appointed as the Ambassador to China in March.

Sports and culture

• Simranjeet Kaur enters semi-finals at Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai:India's Simranjeet Kaur advanced to the semi-final of the women's recurve individual event at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai today.

Days Observed

• End of WWII :On May 8, 2026, the 81st anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day marks 81 years since Nazi Germany’s surrender in 1945, ending World War II in Europe.
• World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day:May 8 is internationally observed as World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. to mark the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant.
• World Thalassaemia Day: Dedicated to raising awareness about the blood disorder.

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• Henry Dunant, also known as Henri Dunant, was a Swiss humanitarian, businessman, social activist, and co-founder of the Red Cross. His humanitarian efforts won him the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.
• Thalassaemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that prevent your body from producing normal hemoglobin. This lack of healthy red blood cells causes anemia. It ranges from mild—requiring no treatment—to severe, which necessitates regular blood transfusions and ongoing care.
• Glide weapons are designed to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided stand-off weapons.They Converts conventional "dumb" bombs into smart, precision-guided munitions.

Daily Current Affairs April 7, 2026

Daily GK & Current Affairs: April 7, 2026

Here is the comprehensive Daily GK and Current Affairs digest for April 7, 2026,prepared for competitive exam preparations.

National Affairs

• Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today launched the state-wide “My Village, Healthy Village” campaign on the occasion of World Health Day, aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery in rural areas.
• PFBR Achieves Criticality: India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Chennai, achieved "criticality" (a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction). This marks the official operationalization of Stage 2 of India’s three-stage nuclear power program, paving the way for future thorium-based energy.
• AMCA Development Stage: The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India's fifth-generation stealth fighter, has officially entered its crucial 24-month "Detail Design Phase." This follows the Full-Scale Engineering Development (FSED) approval as the project moves toward a 2028 prototype.

International Affairs

• Artemis II Distance Record: NASA’s Artemis II mission, which is travelling around the far side of the moon, has set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth. The Orion spacecraft, carrying four astronauts, reached about 252,752 miles from Earth during a flyby of the Moon’s far side, surpassing the Apollo 13 record of 248,655 miles set in 1970. The milestone was achieved yesterday at 11:27 PM India Standard Time.
• Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and his counterpart of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr Denzil L. Douglas, today inaugurated the high commission of Saint Kitts and Nevis in New Delhi.Saint Kitts and Nevis is a dual-island sovereign nation in the West Indies' Leeward Islands, representing the smallest state in the Americas at 261 km sqr and roughly 48,000 inhabitants. The capital is Basseterre, located on Saint Kitts.
• India dispatches consignment of 250 Metric Tonnes of foodgrains to Seychelles:India has dispatched a consignment of 250 Metric Tonnes of foodgrains to Seychelles today. In a social media post, the External Affairs Ministry said that more consignments are to follow under the 175 million dollars Special Economic Package committed to Seychelles.The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. It's home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises. Mahé, a hub for visiting the other islands, is home to capital Victoria.
• Vietnam's Communist Party's Secretary General To Lam, was unanimously elected by parliament as the country's president for a five-year term. The parliament said that all 495 deputies present today National Assembly session endorsed the Communist Party's nomination.
• The High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday, reaffirming both sides’ commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
• Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Washington DC for three days:VForeign Secretary Vikram Misri will be on a three-day visit to Washington D.C. in the United States, from tomorrow.
• Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to visit New Delhi:Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is arriving in New Delhi today on a three-day visit aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries. During his visit, Khalilur Rahman will hold talks with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.

Sports

• India continued their impressive campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, with a total of eight boxers, six women and two men, storming into the finals in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Minakshi and Jaismine led the charge in the women’s semifinals today, while Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin added to the tally with strong performances in the men’s category.

Important Days observed

• World Health Day 2026: Celebrated globally on April 7.Theme: "Together for Health. Stand with Science." The 2026 observance marks the 78th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) and emphasizes scientific collaboration through a "One Health" approach.
• The birth anniversary of the ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, was celebrated with much reverence and devotion at Gurudwara Guru Ke Mahal, the birthplace of the Guru in Amritsar.Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (1621–1675) was the ninth Sikh Guru, revered as "Hind di Chadar" (Shield of India) for sacrificing his life to protect religious freedom, particularly for Kashmiri Pandits facing forced conversion by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Born in Amritsar, he was a spiritual leader who founded Anandpur Sahib and was martyred in Delhi, 1675.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 13 March 2026| Daily Current Affairs and GK MCQ Quiz

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 13 March 2026

1. Kavach 4.0, recently commissioned by Indian Railways, is primarily related to:

Satellite communication system
Automatic Train Protection system
Railway ticketing platform
Metro signalling system

2. Which state ranked first in the NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index 2026?

Goa
Odisha
Jharkhand
Gujarat

3. The Vikshit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill focuses on reforms in which sector?

Healthcare
Agriculture
Higher Education
Defence

4. Bharat Tex 2026 will be held at:

Pragati Maidan
Bharat Mandapam
HITEX Hyderabad
BIEC Bengaluru

5. GeodCon-26 conference is related to:

Geology
Oceanography
Geodesy and Geospatial sciences
Meteorology

6. The Supreme Court declined to mandate which nationwide policy?

Work from home
Menstrual leave policy
Maternity leave
Paternity leave

7. The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 was introduced by which ministry?

Ministry of Law
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Ministry of Home Affairs

8. ISRO's CE-20 engine is which type of rocket engine?

Solid rocket engine
Cryogenic engine
Ion propulsion engine
Nuclear engine

9. Two new moth species were discovered by which organization?

Wildlife Institute of India
Zoological Survey of India
Botanical Survey of India
National Biodiversity Authority

10. IPL 2026 opening match will be between:

MI vs CSK
RCB vs SRH
DC vs KKR
RR vs PBKS

Daily Current Affairs 12 March 2026 | Latest GK Updates for UPSC, SSC, Banking & State PSC Exams

Daily Current Affairs & GK Digest: 12 March 2026

Here is the Current Affairs and General Knowledge digest specifically for March 12, 2026 for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and State PSC Exams.

1. National Polity & Governance

• Lok Sabha Rejects Motion Against Speaker

  • The News: The Lok Sabha rejected a rare no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla by a voice vote.

  • Exam Point: This was the first such motion moved against a Lok Sabha Speaker in nearly four decades. Previous historical attempts include motions against the first Speaker G.V. Mavalankar, Sardar Hukam Singh (1966), and Balram Jakhar (1987).

• Karnataka Drafts First 'Responsible AI' Framework

  • The News: Karnataka formally convened its specialized committee, chaired by tech-veteran Kris Gopalakrishnan, to draft a "Responsible AI Policy."

  • Exam Point: Karnataka is positioning itself to become the first Indian state to implement a comprehensive, state-level framework covering algorithmic fairness, privacy, and AI transparency.

• NCSC Appointment

• The News: Dr. Partha Biswas officially assumed charge as a Member of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC).

• Exam Point: The NCSC is a constitutional body established under Article 338 of the Indian Constitution.

• Kuno park plans to host CHEETAHS, LEOPARDS, TIGERS:Authorities plan to launch a multi-species conservation plan in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park consisting of cheetahs, leopards and tigers.The decision was prompted after a tiger from Ranthambore established its territory in Sheopur four months ago, with the forest department deciding against relocating it. Kuno currently has 50 cheetahs and 60 leopards.
• The Union Cabinet officially approved international status for Madurai Airport (IXM) on March 10, 2026, aimed at boosting tourism and trade in southern Tamil Nadu, with enhanced global connectivity.

2. Economy & Banking

• NITI Aayog Releases Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026

  • The News: NITI Aayog released the second edition of the FHI, a data-driven evaluation of the fiscal performance and debt management of Indian states.

  • Exam Point: Odisha, Goa, and Jharkhand emerged as the top "Achievers" in this year's index.

• India’s Revised GDP Series Method

  • The News: The government introduced a revised GDP calculation series to correct historical overestimations.

  • Exam Point: The most critical methodological shift for exams is the adoption of the "double-deflation method" for calculating Gross Value Added (GVA). A critical shift in manufacturing and agriculture where inflation is adjusted separately for both inputs and outputs, preventing the overestimation that occurred under the old single-deflator method.

• RBI Approves CRED as Payment Aggregator

• The News: Fintech unicorn CRED received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator (PA).

• Exam Point: A Payment Aggregator facilitates e-commerce sites and merchants to accept various payment instruments from customers without needing to create a separate payment integration system of their own.

• Centre to detail ₹1L-Cr fund to boost Chip Units:India is set to announce a ₹1 trillion (1 lakh crore) fund to accelerate its domestic chipmaking industry, a move aimed at both making the country an indispensable part of the global electronics supply chain and building self-reliance.

• RN Ravi Takes oath as Bengal's New Governor :West Bengal’s new governor RN Ravi took oath at the Lok Bhawan on Thursday, and vowed to serve the people of the “great land” with “utmost devotion”. Ravi, a former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1976 batch.

• India’s retail inflation came in at 3.2% in February, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said on Thursday.

3. Social Issues & Agriculture

• Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026)

  • The News: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the GCWAS-2026 in New Delhi, emphasizing the need for women to hold leadership roles in agricultural policymaking.

  • Exam Point (Crucial): The United Nations has officially declared 2026 as 'The International Year of the Woman Farmer'.

• OIL Signs MoU for Tribal Healthcare

  • The News: Oil India Limited (OIL) signed an MoU with the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC).

  • Exam Point: The ₹86.27 lakh initiative targets the strengthening of public health ecosystems specifically in the Aspirational District of Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh.

4. Defense & International Relations

• DRDO Tests Indigenous ADC-150

  • The News: The DRDO and Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the ADC-150 (Air Droppable Container) off the coast of Goa.

  • Exam Point: The 150 kg payload container was dropped from a Boeing P-8I aircraft and is designed to deliver rapid emergency engineering and logistical supplies to ships deep at sea.

• Operation "White Hammer"

  • The News: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) dismantled a massive clandestine drug manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh.

  • Exam Point: The operation resulted in the seizure of 237 kg of Alprazolam. It highlights India's ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

• UK Abolishes Hereditary Peers

• The News: The Parliament of the United Kingdom passed a major democratic reform by officially abolishing the system of hereditary peers in the House of Lords.

• Drone, cyber, space commands part of India’s 2047 military revamp plan: India is preparing to initiate far-reaching military reforms to ensure its armed forces are ready for future battlefield challenges, with the proposed creation of a drone force, a data force and a defence geospatial agency standing out among the raft of goals it seeks to pursue and accomplish by 2047 when the country marks its Independence centenary.The roadmap, Defence Forces Vision 2047, to transform the military into a world-class force also seeks to establish a space command, a cyber-command, a cognitive warfare action force and a national air defence shield under Mission Sudarshan Chakra as the character of war evolves rapidly due to technological advancements. The vision document lays down that the revamp will be carried out in three phases: up to 2030 (era of transition), 2030-40 (era of consolidation) and 2040-47 (era of excellence).
• US starts ‘unfair trade’ probe against India, 15 others:The US will launch a trade investigation into alleged unfair manufacturing practices by India and 15 other major economies, the office of the US Trade Representative announced on Wednesday — the latest move by the Trump administration to rebuild tariff pressure after the Supreme Court struck down the centrepiece of its global trade agenda last month.The 16 economies named are China, the European Union, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan and India.

5. Sports

• India to Host Asia Cup Archery 2027

  • The News: It was officially announced that New Delhi will host Stage 2 of the Asia Cup Archery in 2027.

  • Exam Point: This will be the first major international archery event held in the national capital in 22 years (the last being the Asian Archery Championships in 2005).

March 12 -Major Historical Events

• Gandhi's Salt March (1930): Mahatma Gandhi began a 240-mile nonviolent protest from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi to challenge the British salt monopoly in India.
• NATO Expansion (1999): Former Warsaw Pact nations—the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland—officially joined NATO.
• Fukushima Nuclear Disaster (2011): A reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan exploded following the major Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami the day before.