Current Affairs – 21 May, 2026
🌍 National & Int. Affairs • 🏛️ State Initiatives • 🏦 Banking & Finance • 📅 Important Days | 20 MCQs
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📌 Quick Summary — Current Affairs 21 May, 2026
💰 Economy, Banking & Finance
- (Q1) AI Integration: India’s first AI-powered physical banking branch was launched in Guwahati, Assam.
- (Q6) Infrastructure: India’s first private marine gas turbine facility was successfully established in Andhra Pradesh.
- (Q9) Agriculture: Karnataka officially maintained its status as the largest producer of coffee in India.
- (Q18) Public Amenities: India’s first LPG ATM was launched in Gurugram.
🌐 National & International Affairs
- (Q2) Exhibitions: India’s premier global textile exhibition ‘Bharat Tex 2026’ is scheduled to be held in New Delhi.
- (Q5) Global Health: The One Health Summit 2026 was organized in France, emphasizing global health integration.
- (Q7) Diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi was gifted a traditional sacred Kokeshi doll during his diplomatic visit to Japan.
- (Q14) Global Leadership: Sanae Takaichi was historically elected as the first female Prime Minister of Japan.
- (Q16) Important Days: International Tea Day was celebrated globally on May 21, highlighting the economic importance of the tea industry.
🏛️ State Government Initiatives
- (Q3) Security: Haryana Police successfully launched the ‘Abhedya’ application for advanced citizen safety.
- (Q4) Labor Welfare: Karnataka became the first state in India to launch a digital grievance redressal mechanism (IPGRS) for gig workers.
- (Q10) Urban Progress: Chandigarh was officially recognized as India’s first completely slum-free city.
- (Q12) Women’s Safety: Kerala launched the highly praised ‘Nirbhaya Nisha’ initiative for ensuring women’s safety at night.
- (Q19) Social Welfare: Kerala decided to create India’s first exclusive elderly care department.
- (Q20) Social Progress: Balod (Chhattisgarh) was declared child marriage-free.
🧪 Science, Tech, Defense & Sports
- (Q8) Military Exercises: The highly strategic multinational military exercise ‘Pragati 2026’ began in Umroi, Meghalaya.
- (Q11) Women in Defense: Squadron Leader Sanya made history by becoming the first female Category ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor of the Indian Air Force.
- (Q13) AI Education: Microsoft aggressively expanded its educational footprint by launching its first AI skill center in India at Chandigarh University.
- (Q15) Space Tech: India’s first state-run space technology center of excellence was inaugurated in Bengaluru.
- (Q17) National Sports: The Haryana team emerged victorious in the highly competitive 72nd Women’s Senior National Kabaddi Tournament 2026.
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