Current Affairs – 22 May, 2026
🌍 National & Int. Affairs • 🏛️ State Initiatives • 🏦 Banking & Finance • 📅 Important Days | 20 MCQs
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📌 Quick Summary — Current Affairs 22 May, 2026
💰 Economy, Banking & Finance
- (Q2) Economic Growth: The UN projected India’s GDP growth at an impressive 6.4%.
- (Q7) Infrastructure: A 7.7 km driverless Air Train is being rapidly developed for Delhi Airport transit.
- (Q9) Investments: The Gates Foundation completely exited its massive financial stake in Microsoft.
- (Q12) Leadership: Gunveer Singh was strategically appointed as Executive Director of RBI’s Payment & Settlement Systems.
🌐 National & International Affairs
- (Q3) Global Recognition: PM Modi received the prestigious Agricola Medal from the FAO.
- (Q5) Geopolitics: The highly strategic Siliguri Corridor in West Bengal remains a critical geographical focus.
- (Q6) Literature: ‘Taiwan Travelog’ achieved global fame by winning the International Booker Prize 2026.
- (Q13) Constitution: Article 344 continues to govern the formation of official language commissions.
- (Q16) Observances: Anti-Terrorism Day was solemnly observed nationwide on May 21.
🏛️ State Government Initiatives
- (Q1) Cultural Heritage: The world’s largest Viraat Ramayan Mandir is rapidly progressing in Bihar.
- (Q8) Conservation: Jammu and Kashmir proudly hosted the ancient Panjtirth Spring Festival.
- (Q11) Urban Excellence: Bangalore’s BWSSB was recognized among the top 5 global utilities.
- (Q15) Public Health: Rajasthan won the highly prestigious WHO World No Tobacco Day Award.
- (Q17) Education Policy: West Bengal mandated the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ in all state madrasas.
🧪 Science, Tech, Defense & Sports
- (Q4) Space Tech: The ESA successfully launched the orbital SMILE mission.
- (Q10) Golf Triumph: Indian-origin Aaron Rai representing the UK won the 108th USPGA Championship.
- (Q14) Archery Coaching: Dave Cousins was appointed to deeply advance India’s Compound Archery Team.
- (Q18) Planetary Science: The VNA instrument was confirmed for India’s upcoming Shukrayaan-1 Venus mission.
- (Q19) Discoveries: Scientists successfully drilled the oldest 6-million-year-old air at Allan Hills, Antarctica.
- (Q20) Martial Arts: The Indian squad secured 5 massive medals at the 11th Sanda World Cup in Macau.
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