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1. Union MinisterJyotiradityaM.ScindiaLaunched Mission on “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh”In May 2026,Unio…

• என்ன நடந்தது: Union MinisterJyotiradityaM.ScindiaLaunched Mission on “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh”In May 2026,Union MinisterJyotiradityaMadhavrao(M.)Scindia,Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MoDoNER), launchedMission on “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh,a cluster-based Kiwi cultivation and value chain Development Mission, designed specifically for Arunachal Pradesh(AR).Key Details of Mission:Budget & Approach:MDoNER led mission, has been designed under a whole-of-government, convergence-led approach, with a total budget outlay ofRs 167crore.Combines Various Central Schemes:The newly launched mission combines various schemes of the Union Ministries: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). In addition, the mission is supported by various organisations.Cluster-based Approach:The Mission uses a cluster-based approach with six integrated cluster-level Post-Harvest Management Hubs which have been identified across: Ziro Valley (Lower Subansiri), Dirang and Kalaktang (West Kameng).Key Targets:Some key targets outlined in the Mission are: extending shelf life of Kiwi; creating 2,000 Metric Tonne (MT) cold-chain capacity; enhancing processing and value-addition facilities, among others.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

2. Multinational Military Exercise ‘PRAGATI 2026’ Begins in Meghalaya

• என்ன நடந்தது: Multinational Military Exercise ‘PRAGATI 2026’ Begins in MeghalayaOn May 20, 2026, thefirst editionof Multilateral Military ExercisePRAGATI 2026(Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region) officially commenced atUmroi Military Station, Meghalaya,with participation of 12 friendly nations. AboutPRAGATI 2026:Participation Countries:Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam and India (Host)Objective:The exercise aims to enhance coordination in joint operations, strengthen defence cooperation, share best practices and expertise, promote training and cultural exchange, and improve intelligence sharing in a multinational environment.Focus:The two-week exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain through joint planning, tactical drills, and coordinated operations to enhance adaptability, endurance, and teamwork in challenging conditions.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: TonboImaging Secures Indian Navy Contract for High Power Microwave System under ADITI 3.0In May 2026, defence technology companyTonboImagingsecured a contract from theIndian Navyunder theADITI 3.0innovation framework to integrate and commission aHigh PowerMicrowave (HPM) systemfor naval platforms.About ADITI 3.0 HPM ProjectProject Objective:The project aims to develop and integrate High Power Microwave (HPM)-based directed-energy capabilities for maritime warfare tocounter electronic and unmanned threats.Defence Support:The programme is supported by Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) and the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) under the Ministry of Defence.HPM Technology:The HPM system is a directed-energy weapon that useselectromagnetic energyto disable enemy electronics, sensors, drone swarms, and unmanned systems.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The Indian Army conducted Exercise PRAGATI 2026 for a duration of two weeks, from May 20 to June 3.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

3. India’s ICAR-CRRI Develops World’s First AI-Designed Gene Editor for Crops ‘Plant-OpenCRISPR1’

• என்ன நடந்தது: India’s ICAR-CRRI Develops World’s First AI-Designed Gene Editor for Crops ‘Plant-OpenCRISPR1’In May 2026, the scientists at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR)’sCentral Rice Research Institute(CRRI), led byDr.KutubuddinAli Molla,developed and validatedPlant-OpenCRISPR1 (POC1), the world’s first Artificial Intelligence(AI)-designed genome-editing platform for plants, using rice as a model crop in Cuttack, Odisha. About Plant-OpenCRISPR1:Objective:The platform aims to develop climate-resilient, disease-resistant, high-yield, and nutritionally enhanced crop varieties by enabling precise genome editing without introducing foreign genes.Technology:POC1 uses AI-designed enzymes instead of naturally occurring microbial proteins used in traditional CRISPR systems and is based on OpenCRISPR-1 (OC1), an AI-generated nuclease originally designed for human cells in the United States of America (USA).AI-Driven Protein Design:Uses large language models trained on vast protein databases to engineer advanced enzymes, accelerating next-generation genome editing and customised biotechnology solutions.Publication:The research, accepted for publication in the international journalNew Phytologist.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The platform enables advanced gene knockout, base editing, and prime editing in rice crops using AI-designed enzymes beyond conventional  Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) technologies.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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4. Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Sweden on May 17 to May 18, 2026

• என்ன நடந்தது: Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Sweden on May 17 to May 18, 2026Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modiwas on a two-day official visit to Sweden from May 17 to 18, 2026, at the invitation ofUlf Kristersson,PM of Sweden. Previously, he visited the Nordic country in 2018 to attend the inaugural India-Nordic Summit.Key Highlights of the Visit:Key Engagements:During his visit to Sweden, PM Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg and participated in the European Round Table for Industry co-hosted by Kristersson and Ursula von der Leyen.Sweden’s Royal Order:PM Modi honoured with the“Royal Order of Polar Star”,Degree Commander Grand Cross, one of the highest civilian honours of the Swedish Government.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: This marked the31stinternational honour.Key Outcomes:.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: Elevation of India-Sweden Bilateral Relations and Adoption of Joint Action for next year (2026-2030); Launch of India-Sweden Joint Innovation Partnership 2.0; Joint Development of SITAC; Joint Development of India-Sweden SME and Startup Platform
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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5. GRSE Launches Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel

• என்ன நடந்தது: GRSE Launches Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel‘INS Sanghmitra’for Indian Navy at Kolkata, WBOn May 20, 2026, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers(GRSE)Limited launched ‘Indian Naval Ship(INS) Sanghmitra(Yard 3039)’, the first of four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels(NGOPVs) for the Indian Navy(IN), at its yard in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB).About INS Sanghmitra:Overview:It is a Shachi-class NGOPV being built under the Buy (Indian-IDDM(Indigenous Design, Development and Manufacturing)) category to strengthen India’s indigenous naval and defence manufacturing capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.Heritage:The vessel is named after Sanghmitra,daughter of Emperor Ashokawho spread the teachings of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka, while the ship’s crest depicts the constellation Ursa Major and a red-and-white lighthouse.Specifications:The vessel measures around 113 metres (m) in length with a beam of 14.6 m, displacement of 3,000 tonnes, maximum speed of 23 knots, endurance of 8,500 nautical miles at 14 knots, and a draught of 4 m enabling coastal and littoral operations.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

6. India Successfully Tests ‘Suryastra’ Rockets with 300 km Strike Capability off Odisha

• என்ன நடந்தது: India Successfully Tests ‘Suryastra’ Rockets with 300 km Strike Capability off OdishaIn May 2026, India successfully carried out consecutive trials of ‘Suryastra’ Universal Rocket Launcher system,achieving precise strikes on targets up to300 kilometres(km) and successfully meeting all mission objectives. About Suryastra:Overview:Suryastra is a long-range guided rocket artillery system developed to carry out precision strikes on enemy command centres, radar installations, logistics hubs, and strategic targets deep inside hostile territory.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: Background:The firing demonstration was conducted as part of aRs. 293 croreIndian Army(IA) procurement orderplaced in January 2026 under the Emergency Procurement window.Variants:.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The high-precision trials were carried out byNIBE Limitedfrom the Integrated Test Range(ITR)in Chandipur, Balasore, off the coast ofOdisha.; Developed by Pune(Maharashtra)-based NIBE Limited in collaboration with Elbit Systems, Israel.; Tactical Variant (150 km):Achieved a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of1.5 metres(m), designed for precise tactical battlefield support and neutralisation of nearby targets.; Strategic Variant (300 km):Achieved a CEP of2m, enabling precise strikes on high-value targets with minimal collateral damage, and placing Suryastra among the world’s most accurate long-range rocket artillery systems.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

💰 பொருளாதாரம் & வங்கி

7. Bajaj General Insurance Launches MHCP EDGE+ Health Indemnity Plan with Coverage

• என்ன நடந்தது: Bajaj General Insurance Launches MHCP EDGE+ Health Indemnity Plan with CoverageuptoRs 5 CroreIn May 2026, Bajaj General Insurance Limited(BGIL)launched‘My Health Care Plan Edge+’ (MHCP EDGE+), a next-generation health indemnity insurance plan offering coverage fromRs 5 lakh to Rs 5 crore, unlimited reinstatement benefits, modular add-ons, global treatment coverage, and wellness-linked healthcare services for individuals and families. About My Health Care Plan Edge:Coverage:The plan provides unlimited reinstatement within the same policy year along with coverage for hospitalisation, surgeries, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) charges, AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) treatments, organ donor and global treatments, and preventive healthcare services.Eligibility:Coverage is available from3 monthsof age with policy tenure up to5 years,lifetime renewability, and flexible waiting period options.Add-ons:The plan includes Consumables Plus for reducing non-payable discharge expenses, Super Cumulative Bonus for faster sum insured growth, and Major Illness and Accident Multiplier for enhanced protection during critical events.Riders:Age Shield locks premium at entry age, Smart Tenure pools sum insured across policy tenure, Health Limitless offers one claim without annual limit, and Health Prime provides teleconsultation, diagnostics, preventive check-ups, and lifestyle services.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The plan aims to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenses by providing flexible, customisable, and long-term health protection solutions.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

8. NCDEX Launches India’s first Weather Derivatives Contract based on Mumbai Rainfall

• என்ன நடந்தது: NCDEX Launches India’s first Weather Derivatives Contract based on Mumbai RainfallIn May 2026, National Commodities and Derivatives Exchange(NCDEX)launched India’s 1st exchange traded weather derivatives contract named“RAINMUMBAI”. Key Details: Purpose:The new contract derivative, scheduled to be implemented on June01, 2026,is designed to hedge the financial exposure of rainfall extremes and variability in the city of Mumbai (Maharashtra) and its surrounding area.Developed by:The new weather derivative contract was developed in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay(IIT-B)and is anchored in official rainfall data from the India Meteorological Department(IMD).Ticket Size:The contract will use a tick size of 1 millimeter (mm) with a lot multiplier of Rs 50 per mmand a maximum order size ofRs 50 lots.Settlement Process:The contract will be cash-settled, with data sourced from IMD surface rainfall observations and Automatic Weather Stations (AWSs) located in Santa Cruz and Colaba.Model:The contracts are structured on a scientifically structured Cumulative Deviation Rainfall (CDR) model, measuring the deviation of actual rainfall from the Long Period Average (LPA) during the monsoon season (June-September).
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: Diversified Users:The new product will be used by a wide range of users such as: farmers, construction firms, power utilities, logistics operators, and banks who specifically deal with agricultural loan portfolios. Data Period:The benchmark for new contract derivative has been built using a 30 year rainfall dataset i.e. from 1991 to 2020.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: This launch marks India’s entry into a regulated market for trading weather-linked risks.; The CDR was also developed in partnership with IIT-B.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

9. UNDESA Lowers India’s GDP Forecast to 6.4% for FY27In May 2026, the United Nations Department of Eco

• என்ன நடந்தது: UNDESA Lowers India’s GDP Forecast to 6.4% for FY27In May 2026, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) released the report, ‘World Economic Situationand Prospects 2026’,in which it revised down India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) to6.4%from its earlier projection of 6.6%.Key Highlights:Prepared by:The report is prepared by the Global Economic Monitoring Branch in the Economic Analysis and Policy Division of the UNDESA. Reason:The reasons for downward revision are global uncertainties and economic shocks arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis.India’s Forecast:The report has reduced the GDP forecast for FY28 to6.6%,slightly lower than the forecast made in January 2026.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: This report updates the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 released on 8 January 2026.; In India, inflation is forecast at4.9%for FY27, within the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) target range.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

10. ICRA Lowers India’s GDP growth Forecast by 30 bps, to 6.2%

• என்ன நடந்தது: ICRA Lowers India’s GDP growth Forecast by 30 bps, to 6.2%in FY27In May 2026, India’s Credit Rating Agency,ICRA Limited(formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited) revised down India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast by30 basis points (bps),to 6.2% in Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27), compared to its previous estimate of 6.5%. Key Projections:GDP :Also, ICRA projected India’s GDP growth at7.5%for FY26, which is 10 bps lower than the National Statistical Office (NSO)’s Second Advance Estimated (SAE) of 7.6%.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: Merchandise Growth:The report highlighted that India’s Merchandise exports in Q4FY26 declined by 2.8% on a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) basis, due to slow global growth and energy supply disruptions amid West Asia conflict.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The agency cited that the  downward revision of India’s economic growth  was mainly driven by elevated crude oil prices due to ongoing West Asia conflict.; The rating agency further estimated that India’s GDP growth in the 4th Quarter (Q4: January-March) of FY26 is expected to reduce 3-quarter low of7%compared to 7.8% recorded in Q3FY26.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

11. Tata Power–Druk Green Ink Pact with Bhutan for Clean Energy Framework

• என்ன நடந்தது: Tata Power–Druk Green Ink Pact with Bhutan for Clean Energy FrameworkIn May 2026, Tata Power Company Limited(TPCL)and Bhutan’s state-owned utility Druk Green Power Corporation Limited(DGPC)signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a clean energy cooperation framework aimed at developing5,000 Megawatt (MW) clean energy capacityin Bhutan.Key Details of MoU:Signatories:The agreement was signed by Dr. Praveer Sinha, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director (MD), TPCL and Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, MD, DGPC.Bilateral Approvals:Under the pact, Tata Power will obtain necessary approvals from the Government of India (GoI), while DGPC will handle trainee mobilization and secure statutory clearances from the Royal Government of Bhutan.Initiative:Training programmes will be conducted through the Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI) to build a skilled workforce for Bhutan’s clean energy and renewable power sector.Implementation Support:TPCL will provide technical expertise, training infrastructure, course material, and accreditation support through the TPSDI, while DGPC will oversee trainee mobilisation and deployment for effective implementation of the programmes under the MoU.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

12. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• என்ன நடந்தது: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

13. Taiwanese Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and Lin King Wins International Booker Prize 2026 for ‘Taiwan Travelogue’

• என்ன நடந்தது: Taiwanese Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and Lin King Wins International Booker Prize 2026 for ‘Taiwan Travelogue’In May 2026, Taiwanese authorYáng Shuāng-zǐand Taiwanese-American translatorLin Kingwon the2026 International Booker Prizefor ‘Taiwan Travelogue’, the first Mandarin Chinese novel to receive the award, at a ceremony held at Tate Modern in London, United Kingdom (UK). About Taiwan Travelogue:Overview:Taiwan Travelogue is a historical fiction novel originally published in Mandarin Chinese in 2020 by Springhill Publishing, later translated into Japanese by Chuokoron-Shinsha and translated into English by Taiwanese-American translator Lin King in 2024, with the English edition published by Graywolf Press.Awards:The novel also won the 2024 National Book Award for Translated Literature (United States of America, USA), Japan’s Best Translation Award in 2024 translated by Yūko Miura, and Taiwan’s Golden Tripod Award in 2021, Taiwan’s highest literary honor.Cash Prize:The award carried a cash prize of 50,000 British Pound Sterling (GBP), shared equally between the author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and the translator Lin King, while each shortlisted author-translator pair received 5,000 GBP.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: Yáng Shuāng-zǐ became the first Taiwanese author, while Lin King became the first Taiwanese-American translator to receive the award.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

14. India’s BWSSB Ranked Among Top Five Global Water Utilities at Global Water Summit 2026 in Madrid

• என்ன நடந்தது: India’s BWSSB Ranked Among Top Five Global Water Utilities at Global Water Summit 2026 in MadridThe Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board(BWSSB), Bengaluru, Karnataka, secured a place among thetop five global water utilitiesacrossthree major award categoriesat the2026 Global Water Awardspresented during the Global Water Summit 2026 held inMadrid, Spainfrom 18–20 May 2026. About BWSSB Global Recognition:Categories:Utility of the Year 2026:BWSSB secured a place among the top five global utilities in the Utility of the Year 2026 category, alongside Sabesp of Brazil, which received distinction, and National Water Company of Saudi Arabia, which won the award.SDG-6 Champion of the year 2026:It was ranked among the global top five in the SDG-6 Champion of the Year 2026 category for contributions to clean water and sanitation, alongside Aguas Nuevas of Chile, which received distinction, Indah Water Konsortium of Malaysia, which won the award, SANASA of Brazil, and Sanepar of Brazil.Water Project of the Year 2026:The Cauvery Stage V Drinking Water Project of BWSSB was shortlisted among the world’s top five in the Water Project of the Year 2026 category, with the Upper Wawa Bulk Water Project of the Philippines winning the award and the Surat Advanced Ultrafiltration Plant of India receiving distinction.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: BWSSB became theonly Indianwater utility to receive top-five global recognition in 3 categories such as Utility of the Year 2026, Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG-6) Champion of the year 2026, Water Project of the Year 2026.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

15. HAL’s K.K. Venugopal Becomes First Indian Test Pilot Elected Fellow of SETP, USA

• என்ன நடந்தது: HAL’s K.K. Venugopal Becomes First Indian Test Pilot Elected Fellow of SETP, USAIn May 2026, Group Captain Kolal Krishnamurthy(K.K.) Venugopal (Retd),Executive Group of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), became thefirst Indian test pilotto be elected as aFellowof the Society of Experimental Test Pilots(SETP),United States of America (USA).
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: About K.K. Venugopal:Career:Commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in December 1989, K.K. Venugopal flew multiple variants of the MiG-21 and later commanded the elite No.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The recognition honours his outstanding contributions to experimental flight testing, aerospace innovation, and India’s indigenous defence aviation programmes
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

📘 பொது அறிவு

16. World Fair Play Day 2026- May 19

• என்ன நடந்தது: World Fair Play Day 2026- May 19The United Nations (UN) observedWorld Fair Play Dayevery year across the globe onMay 19 to promote sportsmanship based on friendship, solidarity, tolerance, inclusion, non-discrimination, honesty, respect, and fairness, encouraging all stakeholders in sports to uphold integrity and the true spirit of competition. Background:Origin:World Fair Play Day originated from fair play initiatives launched in Brussels, Belgium, in 2013, with the first global celebration held in 2020 by the International Committee for Fair Play (CIFP), and Brussels continuing to host the annual ceremony.UNGA Resolution:The United Nations General Assembly(UNGA),during its 78th session, adopted Resolution A/RES/78/310 on 1 July2024,officially declaring 19 May as World Fair Play Day.First Observation:The first-ever World Fair Play Day was observed on19 May 2025.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The year 2026 marks thesecondobservation of World Fair Play Day.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

17. World Bee Day 2026 – May 20

• என்ன நடந்தது: World Bee Day 2026 – May 20The United Nations (UN) observesWorld Bee Day(WBD) every year onMay 20to raise awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators in supporting biodiversity, food security, and sustainable development. Background:Initiation:The proposal to observe World Bee Day was initiated by the Republic of Slovenia, with support fromApimondia(International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations), at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Conference for Europe held in Rome, Italy in 2016.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: Resolution:On 20 December2017, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution A/RES/72/211, officially proclaiming 20 May as World Bee Day every year.Significance:May 20 marks the birth anniversary ofAnton Janša, an 18th-century Slovenian pioneer known for developing modern apiculture techniques.First Observance:The first WBD was celebrated on 20 May2018. *******.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: 2026 Theme:“Bee Together for People and the Planet – A partnership that sustains us all.”; The proposal was submitted for consideration at the 40th Session of the FAO Conference in 2017.
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18. Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today)

• என்ன நடந்தது: Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today).
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

19. Current Affairs 22 May 2026

• என்ன நடந்தது: Current Affairs 22 May 2026Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Launched Mission on “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh”Multinational Military Exercise ‘PRAGATI 2026’ Begins in MeghalayaTonbo Imaging Secures Indian Navy Contract for High Power Microwave System under ADITI 3.0India’s ICAR-CRRI Develops World’s First AI-Designed Gene Editor for Crops ‘Plant-OpenCRISPR1’Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Sweden on May 17 to May 18, 2026Bajaj General Insurance Launches MHCP EDGE+ Health Indemnity Plan with Coverage upto Rs 5 CroreNCDEX Launches India’s first Weather Derivatives Contract based on Mumbai RainfallUNDESA Lowers India’s GDP Forecast to 6.4% for FY27ICRA Lowers India’s GDP growth Forecast by 30 bps, to 6.2% in FY27Tata Power–Druk Green Ink Pact with Bhutan for Clean Energy FrameworkTaiwanese Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and Lin King Wins International Booker Prize 2026 for ‘Taiwan Travelogue’India’s BWSSB Ranked Among Top Five Global Water Utilities at Global Water Summit 2026 in MadridHAL’s K.K.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: Venugopal Becomes First Indian Test Pilot Elected Fellow of SETP, USAGRSE Launches Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘INS Sanghmitra’ for Indian Navy at Kolkata, WBIndia Successfully Tests ‘Suryastra’ Rockets with 300 km Strike Capability off OdishaWorld Fair Play Day 2026- May 19World Bee Day 2026 – May 20 Aspirant:Does Affairscloud covers all the Current affairs topics related to examinations?Affairscloud:We Guaranteed All the Important topics related to examination are covered in Our Daily CA content and Daily CA Quizzes.Aspirant:Why is there a delayal in news?Affairscloud:As some of the major news sites doesn’t provide the required data on the exact day, we take extra time for important data to be presented to the aspirants on the examination basis to ensure nothing is missed.Example:In ‘Important Days’ topics the International Organisations publish their reports and Rankings in the evenings, to make sure every data is covered, we delay the topics to the next day.Candidates appearing for Competitive Exams. Kindly Share the General Awareness questions,which asked in their respective exams to“[email protected]”Dear Aspirants,We would like to inform you that, startingJanuary 2025,all Current Affairs Hindi Contentwill be accessible only through theCareersCloud app and CareersCloud.in website. Make sure to download the app or visit the website to continue accessing the content seamlessly.Thank you for your understanding and continued support! AffairsCloud Recommends Oliveboard Mock TestIBPS RRB Officer – Free Mock TestIBPS RRB Assistant – Free Mock TestSBI Clerk – Free Mock TestSBI PO – Free Mock TestIBPS Clerk – Free Mock TestRBI Grade B – Free Mock Test AffairsCloud Ebook – Support Us to GrowDownload Current Affairs APPWe are Hiring: Subject Matter Expert (English/Reasoning/Aptitude) – Freelancer/Full Time Govt Jobs by CategoryBank Jobs 2026- Various VacanciesGovernment Jobs 2026- Various VacanciesRailway Jobs 2026- Various VacanciesSSC Recruitment 2026- Various VacanciesSarkari Result 2026 Bank Jobs NotificationNIACL AO Recruitment 2024 – 170 Vacancies | Check Eligibility & Vacancy NowIOB Apprentice Recruitment 2024 – 550 Posts | Apply NowUnion Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2024 – 500 Posts | Apply NowIBPS SO 2024 Online Registration Last Date Extended – Check NowIBPS PO 2024 Online Registration Last Date Extended – Check Now.
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