Current Affairs – 26 May, 2026
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📌 Books & Authors • Literature
Q.1) Who authored the recently launched book “The Library Man of India”, released by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan?
Ans > P.P. Sathyan
- Recent Book Launch: The highly anticipated book titled “The Library Man of India” was officially launched at a grand ceremony in New Delhi, drawing attention from literary and academic circles nationwide.
- Authored by P.P. Sathyan: The book was meticulously researched and authored by renowned biographer and social historian P.P. Sathyan, known for his works chronicling the lives of unsung Indian heroes.
- Focus of the Book: The text serves as a deep-dive biography into the life of P.N. Panicker, the legendary figure who single-handedly spearheaded the library movement in Kerala, significantly boosting the state’s literacy rates.
- Released by the Vice President: Elevating the profile of the event, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan officially released the book, emphasizing the crucial role of public libraries in rural education.
- Exam Relevance: Books and authors released by high-ranking constitutional authorities (like the President or VP) frequently appear in the static GK and current affairs sections of state and central-level government exams.
📌 National Affairs • Appointments
Q.2) Until when has the Central Government extended the tenure of the Narcotics Control Bureau’s Director General, Anurag Garg?
Ans > July 31, 2027
- Tenure Extension: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) officially approved the extension of Anurag Garg’s tenure as the Director General (DG) of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) until July 31, 2027.
- Who is Anurag Garg? Anurag Garg is a highly decorated senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who has been instrumental in modernizing the NCB’s digital intelligence network over the past few years.
- Role of the NCB: The Narcotics Control Bureau is India’s apex coordinating agency operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is tasked primarily with combatting drug trafficking and the use of illegal substances under the provisions of the NDPS Act.
- Strategic Continuity: The extension is largely seen as a move to maintain operational continuity during several massive, ongoing pan-India operations against international drug cartels operating through maritime routes.
- Exam Context: Tenure extensions of key defense and internal security chiefs (like RAW, IB, CBI, and NCB) are highly probable questions in UPSC and SSC examinations.
📌 Summits & Conferences • Medical Sciences
Q.3) Where is India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference organized?
Ans > New Delhi
- Historic Medical Conference: For the first time in its history, India hosted the prestigious International Ophthalmology Research Conference. The multi-day summit was held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- Global Participation: The event witnessed the participation of over 3,000 leading eye surgeons, researchers, and clinical technologists from over 45 countries, making it the largest ophthalmic gathering in South Asia.
- Key Themes Discussed: The primary agenda focused heavily on integrating Artificial Intelligence in retinal diagnostics, advanced laser corrective surgeries, and addressing the surging global rates of pediatric myopia caused by excessive screen time.
- India’s Healthcare Push: By hosting this event, India positioned itself as a rapidly growing hub for affordable, world-class eye care and ophthalmic medical tourism.
- Organizational Backing: The conference was co-hosted by the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) in strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
📌 International Affairs • Bilateral Relations
Q.4) Recently, a strategic partnership was signed between India and Cyprus; in which field is this partnership?
Ans > All of the above
- Comprehensive Strategic Agreement: India and the Republic of Cyprus signed a massive, multi-faceted strategic partnership agreement that significantly elevates their bilateral diplomatic relations.
- Defence and Maritime Security: The agreement heavily emphasizes joint naval exercises and intelligence sharing to ensure secure maritime trade routes across the Mediterranean Sea, an area of growing interest for Indian geopolitics.
- Infrastructure and Shipping: Cyprus, boasting one of the largest merchant shipping fleets globally, will assist India in modernizing its port infrastructure and shipbuilding capabilities under the Sagarmala initiative.
- Innovation and Technology: A dedicated framework was established to foster cross-border collaboration between Indian IT startups and the rapidly growing tech sector in Nicosia, Cyprus.
- Geopolitical Significance: Cyprus provides India with a crucial, strategic European foothold in the Eastern Mediterranean, serving as a reliable gateway for Indian exports entering the broader European Union market.
📌 Environment & Economy • Renewable Energy
Q.5) Which two countries recently joined hands to launch a $300 million renewable energy platform named ‘North Star’ to boost clean energy production for India?
Ans > UK and Denmark
- Massive Clean Energy Investment: The United Kingdom and Denmark have officially joined hands to launch ‘North Star’, a dedicated $300 million renewable energy investment platform specifically targeted at accelerating India’s green transition.
- Focus on Offshore Wind: Leveraging Denmark’s world-leading expertise in offshore wind technology and the UK’s massive climate-finance capabilities, the platform will heavily fund the development of offshore wind farms along India’s vast coastline (specifically Tamil Nadu and Gujarat).
- The North Star Mechanism: The platform will act as an institutional investor, providing crucial seed capital and technical expertise to Indian green-tech startups that often struggle to secure early-stage funding for massive infrastructure projects.
- Aligning with Net-Zero Goals: This massive foreign direct investment strongly aligns with India’s ambitious climate commitments made at COP26—specifically the target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030.
- Diplomatic Synergies: This trilateral synergy represents a perfect model of “North-South” climate cooperation, where developed nations actively provide the financial and technological backing required for developing economies to industrialize cleanly.
📌 Science & Technology • Artificial Intelligence
Q.6) In which country was the world’s first AI-based gene editor for humans developed?
Ans > USA
- A Monumental Medical Breakthrough: Scientists based in the United States successfully developed and tested the world’s very first Artificial Intelligence-based gene editor explicitly designed for safe use in human cells.
- Surpassing Traditional CRISPR: While the Nobel-winning CRISPR-Cas9 system revolutionized genetic engineering, it is occasionally prone to “off-target” cuts (accidental mutations). The new AI-driven system predicts and virtually eliminates these errors before the editing even begins.
- How the AI Works: The deep-learning algorithm was trained on massive datasets of human DNA interactions. It rapidly simulates millions of genetic variations in seconds to find the absolute safest and most precise biological “scissor” for the job.
- Curing Genetic Diseases: This breakthrough drastically accelerates the timeline for curing severe, inherited genetic disorders like sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, and Huntington’s disease with unprecedented safety margins.
- Bioethics and Regulation: Given the massive power of this technology, the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is currently drafting an entirely new set of strict regulatory frameworks specifically to govern the use of AI in human genetic modification.
📌 Polity & Governance • Appointments
Q.7) Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Petitions Committee (Committee on Petitions)?
Ans > Raghav Chadha
- Key Parliamentary Appointment: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament (MP) Raghav Chadha was officially appointed as the new Chairman of the highly influential Rajya Sabha Committee on Petitions.
- Role of the Committee on Petitions: This critical parliamentary committee acts as a direct bridge between the citizens and the legislature. It examines massive public petitions regarding bills pending before the house or issues of general public interest, investigating grievances against the executive.
- Committee Composition: For exam purposes, it’s vital to note that the Rajya Sabha Committee on Petitions consists of exactly 10 members nominated directly by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (the Vice President of India).
- A Youthful Chairman: At a relatively young age for such a senior parliamentary role, Chadha’s appointment signals a push toward engaging younger demographics in the formal legislative grievance redressal processes.
- Polity Context: Parliamentary committees are the backbone of the Indian legislative system, saving massive amounts of floor time by conducting in-depth scrutiny of complex administrative issues before they are debated in parliament.
📌 Banking & Finance • Corporate Appointments
Q.8) Who has been appointed as the part-time Chairman of Federal Bank for a three-year term following RBI approval?
Ans > Elias George
- Top Banking Appointment: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officially approved the appointment of veteran bureaucrat Elias George as the new part-time Chairman of the Kerala-based private sector lender, Federal Bank.
- Term Details: His appointment is confirmed for a standard tenure of three years. The RBI closely scrutinizes and must pre-approve all board-level appointments for private banks to ensure strict corporate governance.
- Elias George’s Background: Elias George is a highly respected retired IAS officer. He is widely renowned for his highly successful tenure as the Managing Director of Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), where he executed massive urban infrastructure projects on time.
- Strategic Vision for Federal Bank: Bringing massive administrative and infrastructure experience, George is expected to guide the bank’s board through its next massive phase of digital expansion and MSME lending pushes across non-southern states.
- Banking Awareness: For IBPS and SBI aspirants, memorizing the leadership (MD, CEO, and Chairman) of major private sector banks is highly crucial. Federal Bank’s headquarters is located in Aluva, Kochi, Kerala.
📌 Awards & Honors • Science
Q.9) Which director of IIT Kanpur was recently elected as a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Society of the United Kingdom?
Ans > Manindra Agrawal
- Highly Elite Recognition: Professor Manindra Agrawal, the current Director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, was officially elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in London.
- The Significance of the Fellowship: The Royal Society is the oldest national scientific institution in the world. Being elected as a fellow is widely considered one of the absolute highest honors a scientist can achieve globally, recognizing extraordinary contributions to human knowledge.
- His Groundbreaking Research: Prof. Agrawal is a legendary figure in computer science and mathematics. He is most famous worldwide for co-creating the AKS primality test (in 2002), a massive breakthrough algorithm that conclusively determines whether a number is prime in polynomial time.
- A Legacy of Awards: He is already a recipient of the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, the Infosys Prize, and the Padma Shri (one of India’s highest civilian honors) for his exceptional work in cryptography and complex computational theory.
- Boost to Indian Academia: His induction into the Royal Society serves as a massive inspiration for Indian researchers and highlights the world-class caliber of computer science research being conducted at the IITs.
📌 Government Schemes • Infrastructure
Q.10) What is the name of the new central scheme launched by the Ministry of Commerce to develop 100 world-class industrial parks across India by 2031-32?
Ans > BHAVYA Scheme
- Launch of the BHAVYA Scheme: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently launched the highly ambitious “BHAVYA” Scheme. The primary objective is to aggressively develop 100 world-class, plug-and-play industrial parks across India by the financial year 2031-32.
- What does “Plug-and-Play” mean? These parks will be fully equipped with heavy-duty infrastructure—such as uninterrupted industrial power, massive water treatment facilities, high-speed fiber optics, and direct rail-freight connectivity—allowing foreign companies to simply lease space and start manufacturing immediately without bureaucratic delays.
- Attracting Global Supply Chains: The scheme is a massive, strategic push to capitalize on the “China Plus One” strategy, drawing multinational corporations (like Apple, Tesla, and semiconductor giants) to relocate their massive manufacturing bases to India.
- Employment and Economic Impact: The government projects that these 100 industrial hubs will directly generate millions of blue-collar jobs and massively boost India’s merchandise exports, pulling the economy closer to the $5 Trillion target.
- Integration with Gati Shakti: The entire layout and logistical planning of these parks will be heavily integrated with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan to ensure perfectly synchronized multimodal transport connectivity.
📌 Education & Tech • NCERT Initiatives
Q.11) Which application has been launched by NCERT to help school teachers identify early-stage disabilities in children?
Ans > PRASHAST
- Launch of the PRASHAST App: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) successfully rolled out a highly specialized mobile application named “PRASHAST” (Pre Assessment Holistic Screening Tool).
- Primary Objective: The app is specifically designed as a digital toolkit for regular school teachers. It empowers them to scientifically screen and identify 21 different types of early-stage disabilities in school children right at the classroom level.
- Aligning with the NEP 2020: The PRASHAST initiative is a direct, massive implementation of the inclusive education mandates outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.
- How it Works: Teachers use a highly simplified, intuitive checklist on the app. If a child triggers specific behavioral or physical flags, the app instantly generates a report that is securely forwarded to special educators and medical professionals for formal diagnosis.
- Crucial Early Intervention: Early identification of learning disabilities (like Dyslexia) or mild auditory/visual impairments is absolutely critical. It ensures that vulnerable children receive timely medical and educational interventions, drastically reducing school dropout rates.
📌 State Affairs • Health & Governance
Q.12) Which state launched India’s first integrated portal to track low-quality medicines and monitor the sale of NDPS drugs?
Ans > Karnataka
- Pioneering Health Governance: The state government of Karnataka launched India’s very first fully integrated digital portal specifically designed to rigorously track the supply chain of low-quality, spurious medicines across the state.
- Monitoring NDPS Drugs: Crucially, the portal also features a highly secure, real-time monitoring system for the sale of NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) pharmaceuticals, such as strong painkillers and sedatives that are prone to severe abuse.
- QR Code and Blockchain Integration: The system forces pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors to utilize blockchain-backed QR codes. A patient or pharmacist can instantly scan a medicine batch to verify its absolute authenticity and laboratory test history.
- Crackdown on the Fake Drug Mafia: This massive technological intervention is aimed directly at dismantling the lucrative fake drug mafia, ensuring that citizens receive only standard, highly effective treatments from licensed pharmacies.
- A Model for the Nation: Given Karnataka’s status as a major IT hub, the successful implementation of this digital health portal is being closely monitored by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for potential pan-India replication.
📌 Awards & Honors • Space Exploration
Q.13) Which Indian space mission was awarded the prestigious 2026 Godard Astronautics Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics?
Ans > Chandrayaan-3
- Unprecedented Global Recognition: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved massive global recognition when its historic Chandrayaan-3 mission was awarded the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). This is widely considered one of the highest accolades in aerospace engineering globally.
- About the Goddard Award: The award is named after Robert H. Goddard, universally recognized as the father of modern rocketry. It honors exceptional achievements in the field of astronautics and space exploration. Winning this puts ISRO on par with legendary NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) missions.
- The Lunar South Pole Milestone: Chandrayaan-3 earned this accolade primarily for executing a flawless soft landing of the Vikram lander near the lunar south pole—a region previously unexplored due to its hazardous, deeply crater-filled terrain. India became the first country in human history to achieve this feat.
- Groundbreaking Scientific Discoveries: The mission was praised for the efficient operation of the Pragyan rover, which confirmed the presence of sulfur, aluminum, calcium, iron, and oxygen on the lunar surface. It also provided crucial data on the temperature profile of the lunar topsoil at the landing site, officially named Shiv Shakti Point.
- Cost-Effective Engineering Marvel: The AIAA specifically noted ISRO’s remarkable cost-effectiveness. Chandrayaan-3 achieved its highly complex scientific objectives on a fraction of the budget of comparable missions by NASA or Roscosmos, setting a new global benchmark for sustainable planetary exploration.
📌 Defense & Security • International Conflicts
Q.14) What is the name of the new hypersonic ballistic missile deployed by Russia during its recent attack on Kyiv, Ukraine?
Ans > Oreshnik
- Deployment of the Oreshnik: In a massive escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia officially deployed a highly advanced, newly developed hypersonic ballistic missile named “Oreshnik” (meaning Hazel bush) during strikes against infrastructure in Kyiv, Ukraine.
- Hypersonic Capabilities: Hypersonic missiles are terrifyingly advanced weapons that travel at absolutely blistering speeds (exceeding Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound) and can perform highly evasive, unpredictable maneuvers in the atmosphere.
- Evading Air Defenses: Unlike traditional ballistic missiles that follow a predictable parabolic arc, the Oreshnik’s immense speed and maneuverability make it incredibly difficult for standard Western air-defense systems (like the Patriot missile batteries) to track and intercept.
- Strategic Signaling: Military analysts view the deployment of this heavily classified weapon not just as a tactical strike on Ukraine, but as a massive strategic warning to NATO forces regarding Russia’s advanced missile technology capabilities.
- Global Arms Race Context: The use of the Oreshnik highlights the intense, rapidly accelerating global arms race in hypersonic technology, a highly specialized domain where Russia, China, and the USA are fiercely competing for absolute dominance.
📌 Sports • Football
Q.15) Who officially became the world’s second billionaire footballer, joining Cristiano Ronaldo in the elite club?
Ans > Lionel Messi
- A Massive Financial Milestone: Legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi officially crossed the billion-dollar threshold in career earnings, becoming only the second active team-sport athlete in global history to achieve billionaire status.
- Joining an Elite Club: Messi joins his long-time rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, who previously became the very first footballer to hit the billion-dollar mark. This perfectly mirrors their decade-long dominance on the pitch.
- Sources of Wealth: Reaching this massive milestone is the result of unprecedented, record-breaking club contracts (with Barcelona, PSG, and Inter Miami) combined with massive lifetime endorsement deals with massive global brands like Adidas, Pepsi, and Mastercard.
- The Inter Miami Impact: Messi’s recent, highly publicized move to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami included highly unique revenue-sharing agreements with Apple TV and Adidas, which massively accelerated his push into billionaire territory.
- Sports Economics: This highlights the modern era of sports economics, where elite athletes are no longer just players, but massive, highly diversified global corporate entities wielding immense commercial power.
📌 Sports • Formula One
Q.16) Which Mercedes driver secured the Canadian Grand Prix 2026 title, marking his fourth consecutive Formula One victory?
Ans > Kimi Antonelli
- Rising F1 Superstar: The highly talented Italian racing prodigy Kimi Antonelli, driving for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team, emphatically won the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix held at the iconic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.
- A Massive Winning Streak: This victory is highly significant as it marked Antonelli’s fourth consecutive Grand Prix win, cementing his absolute dominance in the current Formula One season and proving Mercedes’ massive aerodynamic superiority this year.
- The Lewis Hamilton Successor: Having been drafted into the senior Mercedes seat to eventually fill the massive void left by legendary drivers, Antonelli’s rapid success has proven him to be one of the most exciting young talents in modern motorsport history.
- Race Conditions: The Canadian Grand Prix is famous for its highly unpredictable weather and the unforgiving “Wall of Champions.” Antonelli displayed extreme maturity and flawless tire management to secure the victory under high-pressure conditions.
- Constructors’ Championship Impact: His consecutive wins have heavily bolstered Mercedes’ lead in the Constructors’ Championship, firmly placing them ahead of fierce rivals Red Bull and Ferrari.
📌 Environment & Ecology • Wildlife Conservation
Q.17) Tigers are being re-introduced from Valmiki and Kaziranga into which West Bengal-based tiger reserve where no tigers have been spotted for 4 years?
Ans > Buxa Tiger Reserve
- Crucial Reintroduction Program: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has greenlit a massive, highly sensitive project to reintroduce Royal Bengal Tigers into the Buxa Tiger Reserve. This is vital as no wild tigers have been officially documented there for over four years.
- Geographical Context (West Bengal): The Buxa Tiger Reserve is a massive, ecologically vital protected area situated in the Alipurduar district of northern West Bengal. It shares a critical international border with Bhutan, forming a vital trans-boundary elephant and tiger corridor.
- Sourcing the Big Cats: To ensure healthy genetic diversity and high survival rates, the tigers are being carefully translocated from the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar and the Kaziranga National Park in Assam, both known for robust tiger populations.
- Preparation of the Habitat: Before introducing the apex predators, the West Bengal Forest Department undertook a massive project to bolster the prey base by releasing hundreds of spotted deer and strictly relocating encroaching forest villages to minimize human-wildlife conflict.
- State Exam Relevance: For aspirants focusing on West Bengal state-level exams, knowing the precise geographical location of Buxa (in the Dooars region of the lower Himalayas) and its status as a vital ecological hotspot is absolutely essential.
📌 Energy & Resources • Oil & Gas
Q.18) Oil India Limited discovered a significant new natural gas reserve at a depth of 950 meters in which field of Rajasthan?
Ans > Dandewala Field
- Massive Energy Discovery: Oil India Limited (OIL), a highly profitable state-owned Maharatna enterprise, successfully discovered a massive new natural gas reserve. The discovery was made during extensive exploratory drilling operations in Rajasthan.
- The Dandewala Field: The precise location of this critical discovery is the Dandewala Field, situated deep within the Jaisalmer basin of Rajasthan. This arid region has proven to be a highly lucrative hub for onshore hydrocarbon exploration.
- Technical Details: The highly pressurized natural gas reserve was struck at a drilling depth of approximately 950 meters. Initial testing indicates that the well has a highly commercially viable flow rate, making it a major asset.
- Boosting Energy Security: This discovery heavily aligns with the Government of India’s aggressive mandate to increase the share of natural gas in the country’s primary energy mix from the current 6% to a massive 15% by 2030, transitioning away from heavy coal dependence.
- Economic Impact for Rajasthan: The commercial extraction of this gas will bring massive royalty revenues to the state government of Rajasthan and significantly boost local industrial development and employment in the Thar desert region.
📌 International Affairs • Energy Crisis
Q.19) Which nation became the first country in the world to declare a national energy emergency due to the West Asia crisis?
Ans > Philippines
- Unprecedented National Emergency: The government of the Philippines took the drastic, highly unusual step of officially declaring a “State of National Energy Emergency.” This makes it the first nation globally to do so directly in response to the escalating geopolitical crisis in West Asia (the Middle East).
- Heavy Import Dependency: The Philippines is heavily dependent on imported refined petroleum and liquified natural gas (LNG) to keep its power grids running. The disruption of shipping lanes in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz massively choked their fuel supply chains.
- Rolling Blackouts: The severe shortage of fuel for thermal power plants resulted in massive, rolling blackouts across the capital region of Metro Manila and major industrial zones, heavily threatening the nation’s economic stability.
- Emergency Measures Implemented: Under the emergency declaration, the government implemented strict fuel rationing, mandated highly aggressive energy conservation protocols for all commercial buildings, and expedited emergency imports from alternative, non-Middle Eastern suppliers.
- Global Vulnerability Highlighted: This event serves as a massive, glaring case study in international relations regarding how localized conflicts in oil-producing regions can instantly devastate the economies of distant, import-reliant developing nations.
📌 Books & Authors • Business & Leadership
Q.20) The book titled Better Never Stops, which was recently seen in the news, is authored by whom?
Ans > Shyam Srinivasan
- Prominent Business Literature: The highly insightful business and management book titled “Better Never Stops” was authored by Shyam Srinivasan, one of the most respected and successful figures in the Indian banking industry. The book offers a deep dive into corporate leadership, institutional transformation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
- Author Profile & Banking Legacy: Shyam Srinivasan is widely known for his historic, extended tenure as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Bank. Taking over in 2010, he brilliantly transformed the traditional, Kerala-based regional lender into a highly digitized, nationwide, and remarkably profitable private sector banking powerhouse.
- Core Themes of the Book: “Better Never Stops” is part personal memoir, part management playbook. Srinivasan discusses the critical importance of cultural transformation within legacy organizations. He outlines strategies for managing massive crises (such as the NPA crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic), integrating rapid technological advancements without alienating older customers, and building a resilient, ethical corporate hierarchy.
- Relevance for Job Aspirants: Books authored by prominent economists, RBI governors, or highly successful corporate CEOs frequently appear in the General Awareness sections of Banking (IBPS/SBI) and UPSC exams. The title itself serves as a motivational mantra for continuous improvement in both business and personal development.
- The Indian Banking Context: The book also serves as a fascinating, inside-look chronicle of the Indian banking sector’s rapid evolution over the past fifteen years, highlighting the massive shift from branch-heavy operations to mobile-first, fintech-integrated ecosystems.
📌 Quick Summary — Current Affairs 26 May, 2026
- Books & Authors: “The Library Man of India” authored by P.P. Sathyan.
- National Appointments: NCB DG Anurag Garg’s tenure officially extended to July 31, 2027.
- Medical Conferences: New Delhi hosts India’s 1st International Ophthalmology Research Conference.
- Bilateral Relations: India and Cyprus sign a comprehensive partnership covering Defence, Shipping, and Innovation.
- Renewable Energy: UK and Denmark launch the $300m ‘North Star’ clean energy platform for India.
- Medical Tech Breakthrough: The USA develops the world’s first AI-based human gene editor.
- Polity Appointments: Raghav Chadha appointed Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Petitions Committee.
- Banking Leadership: Elias George appointed as part-time Chairman of Federal Bank for three years.
- Scientific Honors: IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
- Industrial Infrastructure: Ministry of Commerce launches BHAVYA Scheme for 100 world-class industrial parks.
- Education Tech: NCERT rolls out the PRASHAST app to identify early-stage disabilities in students.
- State Governance: Karnataka launches India’s first portal to track fake medicines and NDPS drugs.
- Space Awards: ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 honored with the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award.
- Global Conflicts: Russia deploys the new “Oreshnik” hypersonic ballistic missile.
- Sports Wealth: Lionel Messi becomes the world’s second billionaire footballer.
- Formula One: Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian Grand Prix 2026.
- Wildlife Conservation: Tigers reintroduced into West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve from Valmiki and Kaziranga.
- Energy Discoveries: OIL discovers a massive natural gas reserve at Dandewala Field, Rajasthan.
- International Crisis: The Philippines becomes the first nation to declare a national energy emergency due to the West Asia crisis.
- Business Literature: Former Federal Bank CEO Shyam Srinivasan authors the book “Better Never Stops”.
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