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1. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Launches Phase-II of UMMID Programme for Rare Genetic Disorders

• என்ன நடந்தது: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Launches Phase-II of UMMID Programme for Rare Genetic DisordersIn May 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC)Dr Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), launched thephase-IIof the Unique Methods of Management and Treatment of Inherited Disorders(UMMID) Programmefor Rare Genetic Disorders(RGDs)under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), MoS&T, at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.About UMMID ProgrammePhase II:Components:The programme includes establishment of NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases Administration) Kendras for advanced genetic diagnostics and counselling, clinician training and capacity-building, community outreach in underserved regions, and nationwide digital monitoring through the UMMID Dashboard.Expansion:Phase-IIincludes 25 additional NIDAN Kendras across 13 states and one Union Territory (UT), along with three proposed training centres in Hyderabad (Telangana), Bengaluru (Karnataka), and UT Chandigarh (Punjab & Haryana).Background:India’s first comprehensive national initiative, UMMID, was launched on 23 September 2019 by MoS&T to introduce molecular diagnostics for rare diseases.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

2. India Hosts 68th APO Governing Body Meeting in New Delhi

• என்ன நடந்தது: India Hosts 68th APO Governing Body Meeting in New DelhiIn May 2026, Union MinisterPiyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce & Industry(MoC&I), inaugurated the68thSession of the Governing Body Meeting(GBM)of theAsian Productivity Organization(APO), at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Delhi, bringing together senior government officials, policymakers, productivity experts, and delegates from APO member economies. Key Agenda of MeetingReview:Member economies reviewed progress under theAPO Vision 2030framework, focused on productivity-led transformation in the Asia-Pacific region.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: Budget Planning:Delegates discussed the APO’s preliminarybudget for 2027–28to support regional productivity programmes.Awards:During the event, the APO National Award for Productivity Advocates was presented toAshok Panjwani,Director of BEIL Infrastructure Limited, Bharuch, Gujarat, while the APO National Award for Productivity Technical Expert was conferred onBakul Limbasiya, Founder Director of Bhathwari Technologies Private Limited, Gujarat. About APO:Established in 1961, the APO is an intergovernmental body with 21 member economies across the Asia-Pacific region working to improve productivity for sustainable socio-economic development in the Asia-Pacific region. It was headquartered at Tokyo, Japan.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: Discussions included reforms in the APO Secretary-General election process and leadership elections for Chair and Vice Chairs for the 2026–27 term.; The National Productivity Council (NPC) Special Recognition Awards were presented during the event to Vidushi Mittal(Rajasthan), Anshul Malhotra(Himachal Pradesh, HP) and Akhand Pratap Singh,(Uttar Pradesh, UP)
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

3. UK and Danish Firms Launch USD 300 Million

• என்ன நடந்தது: UK and Danish Firms Launch USD 300 MillionRenewable EnergyInitiative in IndiaIn May 2026, the United Kingdom’s (UK) development finance institutionBritish International Investment (BII)partnered with Danish global fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners(CIP)to launch‘North Star’, aUSD 300 millionRenewable Energy(RE) platform aimed at supporting India’s clean energy transition.Project Overview:Aim: The platform aims to invest in renewable energy projects across India, including solar, wind, hybrid energy systems, and battery energy storage solutions, supporting India’s goal of expanding clean and sustainable power capacity.Investment Plan:BII and CIP, through Growth Markets Fund II(GMF II), will each invest up to USD 150 million in the North Star platform to support solar, wind, hybrid, and storage renewable energy projects in India.Impact:North Star is expected to generate over4 million Megawatt-hours(MWh) of clean energy annually while preventing nearly 4 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year.Target:The initiative supports India’s goal of achieving 500 Gigawatts (GW) of RE capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070 amid a climate financing gap of nearly USD 160 billion annually.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

4. MoT Launches Bharat Tex 2026 Event App with AI-Powered Networking Features

• என்ன நடந்தது: MoT Launches Bharat Tex 2026 Event App with AI-Powered Networking FeaturesIn May 2026,Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of Ministry of Textiles(MoT), launched theBharat Tex 2026 Event Application(app) to facilitate AI-driven networking and business matchmaking for Bharat Tex 2026, scheduled to be held from 14–17 July 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Delhi.AboutBharat Tex 2026 App:AI Assistant:The app features an AI-powered smart assistant providing24×7conversational support for schedules, venue details, directions, and other event-related queries.Engagement:The platform includes dedicated networking and meeting modules that allow participants to discover relevant partners, schedule meetings, manage availability, and track interactions seamlessly through the app.QR-Based Lead Capture:The app also features a Quick Response code(QR)-based lead capture system that enables exhibitors and visitors to scan digital badges and save contact details for future business follow-ups.Bharat Tex 2026: The event will be organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation(BTTF) along with 11 textile export promotion councils and support from the MoT. The event is aligned with Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi’s ‘5F Vision’: Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

5. MP Joins Hands with Google to Develop AI-Powered

• என்ன நடந்தது: MP Joins Hands with Google to Develop AI-PoweredSimhastha2028 ManagementIn May 2026, the Madhya Pradesh(MP)Government partnered withGoogleto develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered framework forSimhastha2028and establish an AI Centre of Excellence (AI CoE) in MP. AboutAI-Powered Simhastha 2028 Management:Background:The partnership emerged from discussions between Google executives and MP Chief Minister(CM) Mohan Yadav during the India AI Impact Summit 2026.Aim:The initiative aims to transform Simhastha 2028 into a technology-driven mega event, with Google submitting a roadmap aligned with the vision of ‘Samriddha Madhya Pradesh’focused on inclusive growth and AI-driven governance.Framework:The proposed AI-enabled system for Simhastha 2028 will include real-time crowd monitoring, predictive traffic analytics, AI-based emergency response, and digital twin models for infrastructure management.AIAssistant:Google introduced‘Sahayak’,a multilingual voice-enabled AI assistant for pilgrim navigation, crowd updates, emergency support, and regional language accessibility.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: Simhastha 2028, the Kumbh Mela held once every 12 years, is scheduled to be held in Ujjain, MP from 27 March to 27 May 2028.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

6. Maharashtra Signs Rs 6.5 Lakh Crore Nuclear Energy

• என்ன நடந்தது: Maharashtra Signs Rs 6.5 Lakh Crore Nuclear EnergyMoUsWith NTPC, Reliance, Adani & LalitpurIn May 2026, the Government ofMaharashtrasigned Memorandums of Understanding(MoUs)with four companies namely,NTPC Limited,Adani Power Limited(APL), Reliance Industries Limited(RIL), and Lalitpur Power Generation Company Limited(LPGCL)at Mumbai, Maharashtra. Key Details of MoU:Objective:The projects aim to strengthen Maharashtra’s long-term energy security, industrial growth, clean energy expansion, and decarbonisation efforts in line with net-zero energy systems.Investment: :RIL will invest Rs 2 lakh crore to set up Bharat Small Reactors and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) at Purnagad, Maharashtra, generating 7,200 MW, while APL will invest Rs 1.5 lakh crore in a 6,000 MW nuclear project at Barsu, Maharashtra.Expansion:NTPC Limited will invest Rs 1 lakh crore to develop 7,200 MW nuclear power capacity in Maharashtra, while LPGCL, part of the Bajaj Group, will invest Rs 2 lakh crore to establish 5,000 MW capacity.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: *******.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The initiative aims to attract investments worthRs 6.5 lakh crorefor nuclear energy projects, generating25,400 megawatts(MW) of capacity.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

7. Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today)

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

8. Current Affairs 23 May 2026

• என்ன நடந்தது: Current Affairs 23 May 2026Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Launches Phase-II of UMMID Programme for Rare Genetic DisordersIndia Hosts 68th APO Governing Body Meeting in New DelhiUK and Danish Firms Launch USD 300 Million Renewable Energy Initiative in IndiaMoT Launches Bharat Tex 2026 Event App with AI-Powered Networking FeaturesOverview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Norway on May 18 to 19, 2026SEBI-Backed NISM Signs MoU with IICA to Boost ESG, Capital Markets and GovernanceZikZuk Technologies Receives RBI Approval to Operate as PPI IssuerISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Receives 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics AwardIIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal & Dr Soumya Swaminathan Elected as Fellows of Royal SocietyTwo Indian-Origin Scientists Conferred South Africa’s Highest Civilian HonourIndia Successfully Tests Vayu Astra-1 Loitering Munition with 100-km Strike CapabilityNew Worm-Eating Snake ‘Trachischium lalremsangai’ Discovered in MizoramWorld Metrology Day 2026 – May 20International Tea Day 2026 – May 21MP Joins Hands with Google to Develop AI-Powered Simhastha 2028 ManagementMaharashtra Signs Rs 6.5 Lakh Crore Nuclear Energy MoUs With NTPC, Reliance, Adani & Lalitpur 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.
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• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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9. Overview of PMNarendraModi’sVisit to Norway on May 18 to 19, 2026Prime Minister(PM)NarendraModiwas o

• என்ன நடந்தது: Overview of PMNarendraModi’sVisit to Norway on May 18 to 19, 2026Prime Minister(PM)NarendraModiwas on a two-day official visit to Norway from May 18 to 19, 2026, at the invitation ofJonasGahrStøre,PM of Norway. Highlights of theVisit:Key Engagements:During his visit to Norway, PM Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre and participated in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit held in Oslo, the capital city of Norway and also attended the India-Norway Business and Research Summit.Felicitated with Norway’s Highest CivilianHonour:During his visit to Norway, PM was honoured with theRoyal Norwegian Order of Merit Grand Cross,one of the highest civilian awards of Norway, byKingHaraldVin Oslo, Norway.This marked32nd global honorconferred upon PM Modi and the 2nd (after being awarded with Sweden’s highest civilian honour) during his ongoing 5-nation tour.Key Outcomes:Some of the key outcomes of PM Modi’s visit to Norway are: MoUs signed:During PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway in May 2026, India and Norway signed 12 agreements to strengthen their green strategic partnership across sustainability, healthcare, research, infrastructure, and innovation sectors.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: This marked the 1st ever official visit by an Indian PM to Norway in over 40 years since former PM of India Indira Gandhi visited the Nordic country in 1983.; Elevation of India-Norway Bilateral Relations to Green Strategic Partnership;; Norway to Join Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI);; India to Participate at Nor Shipping 2027;
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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10. India Successfully Tests Vayu Astra-1 Loitering Munition with 100-km Strike Capability

• என்ன நடந்தது: India Successfully Tests Vayu Astra-1 Loitering Munition with 100-km Strike CapabilityIn May 2026,NIBE Limited, a defence manufacturing firm, announced the successful trials of itsVayu Astra-1 Loitering Munition(LM) with a100-kilometre (km)operational range at Pokhran, Rajasthan, and Joshimath (Malari), Uttarakhand, demonstrating the No-Cost, No-Commitment (NCNC) model.AboutNo-Cost, No-Commitment (NCNC) Trial:Execution:NIBE Limitedconducted the demonstrations, managed the technology, and undertook all operational and technical validation costs.Technology Collaboration:The Vayu Astra-1 loitering munition is based on an Israeli-designed loitering munition system developed in collaboration withElbit Systems.Evaluation:The Indian Army(IA)acted as the evaluating authority, setting parameters under a Request for Proposal (RFP) to assess whether the system met the required standards for a 100 km long-range kamikaze drone.Field Trials:NIBE conducted phased field trials to validate the weapon system’s multi-terrain capability.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: Desert and night strike– Pokhran, Rajasthan (April 18–19, 2026); High-altitude endurance–  Joshimath (Malari), Uttarakhand(April 26–27, 2026).
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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11. SEBI-Backed NISM Signs MoU with IICA to Boost ESG, Capital Markets and Governance

• என்ன நடந்தது: SEBI-Backed NISM Signs MoU with IICA to Boost ESG, Capital Markets and GovernanceIn May 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)-backed National Institute of Securities Markets(NISM)signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs(IICA)which works under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to bolster cooperation in the areas of corporate governance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices, and capital markets in India. Key Details of MoU:Objective:The agreement signed to strengthen capacity building, research, policy development, and training in securities markets and corporate regulation, while promoting a stronger, more transparent, and efficient financial ecosystem.Key Areas of Collaboration:As per the MoU, both entities will collaborate on areas like: capacity building, research, policy support and institutional cooperation across emerging areas of financial and corporate regulation.Key Role:Under this new strategic collaboration, both institutions will jointly design and conductcertification courses,executive education modules, training programmes and capacity building initiatives, including programmes for SEBI officers and officials from other regulatory and financial sector institutions.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The MoU was signed in the presence of Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of SEBI in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

12. ZikZuk Technologies Receives RBI Approval to Operate as PPI Issuer

• என்ன நடந்தது: ZikZuk Technologies Receives RBI Approval to Operate as PPI IssuerIn May 2026,ZikZuk TechnologiesPrivate Limited received its final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India(RBI)to operate as aPrepaidPayment Instrument(PPI)issuerunder the Payment and Settlement Systems Act(PSSA), 2007. AboutPPI Integration:Integration:The PPI authorisation enables ZikZuk Technologies to operate acrossdigital payments,Unified Payments Interface (UPI) infrastructure, and cross-border financial services.Expansion:PPI authorisation allows ZikZuk Technologies to develop and scale a comprehensive range of RBI-regulatedpayment solutions, including digital wallets, prepaid cards, and stored-value services.PPI:It is a payment system where money is loaded in advance for future transactions.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: This follows its earlier in-principle approval granted in May 2025.; It includes General Purpose PPIs such as Full-Know Your Customer (KYC) and Small PPIs, as well as Special Purpose PPIs like Gift PPIs, Transit PPIs for metro, bus, rail, and toll payments, and PPIs for Foreign Nationals and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) visiting India under the UPI One World framework.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

13. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

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

14. ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Receives 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award

• என்ன நடந்தது: ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Receives 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics AwardIn May 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO)’s Chandrayaan-3mission received the2026 Goddard Astronautics Awardfrom the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) at the (Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery)ASCEND 2026 Conferencein Washington D.C., United States of America (USA). About 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award:Achievement:Chandrayaan-3 was recognised for its successful Moon landing, contribution to lunar exploration research, and confirmation of key chemical elements in the lunar south polar soil, generating scientific data useful for future human missions and lunar resource utilisation.Milestone:The successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon’s south pole made India the fourth country after the Soviet space programme (Russia), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (USA), and China National Space Administration (CNSA) (China), to successfully land on the Moon.Significance:The lunar south pole is scientifically important because of possible water ice reserves, while the mission strengthened India’s position among leading spacefaring nations and showcased capabilities in autonomous landing and deep-space exploration technologies.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The award was presented for achieving theworld’s first soft landing near the Moon’s south pole on 23 August 2023, with India’s Ambassador to the USA,Vinay Kwatraaccepting the award on behalf of ISRO.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

15. IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal &

• என்ன நடந்தது: IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal &Dr Soumya SwaminathanElected as Fellows of Royal SocietyIn May 2026,ProfessorManindra Agrawal, Director of the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Kanpur,Uttar Pradesh (UP), andDr Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO), were elected as Fellows of the Royal Society (FRS), one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious scientific academies. About 2026Fellow of Royal Society:Manindra Agrawal:He received the honour for his pioneering contributions to theoretical computer science, especially theAKS(Agrawal–Kayal–Saxena)primality test, a breakthrough algorithm that transformed the way mathematicians understand and identify prime numbers.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: With this, they joined an elite group of the world’s most distinguished scientists as Fellows of the Royal Society (FRS), including Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin.; He was conferred with thePadma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in the field of Science and Engineering in 2013.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

16. Dr Soumya Swaminathan:

• என்ன நடந்தது: Dr Soumya Swaminathan:She is a globally recognized public health and clinical scientist, has made significant contributions to tuberculosis research, child health, and global health policy. As the former Chief Scientist at WHO, she played a key role in shaping international health responses and research coordination.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: Dr Soumya Swaminathanbecame the 2nd Indian woman, after Dr. Gagandeep Kang in 2019, to be elected as a FRS.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

17. Two Indian-Origin Scientists Conferred South Africa’s Highest Civilian Honour

• என்ன நடந்தது: Two Indian-Origin Scientists Conferred South Africa’s Highest Civilian HonourIn May 2026, South African PresidentCyril Ramaphosaconferred the country’s highest civilian honour, theOrder of Mapungubwe, on Indian-origin ProfessorSalim Abdool Karim(Gold) and ProfessorKeertan Dheda(Silver) for their exceptional contributions to medical science, epidemiology, and health policy during a National Orders ceremony in Pretoria, South Africa.About Professor Salim Abdool Karim:Citation:Honoured for his key contributions to medical science and public health, especially his research on Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV),Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome(AIDS), and Tuberculosis(TB).Leadership:Honoured for his“tireless leadership and swift response during theCOVID-19 pandemic,”which supported South Africa’s early, data-driven response. His work bridges laboratory research with community healthcare services.About Professor Keertan Dheda:Citation: Honoured for his pioneering research inpulmonology, which has improved the clinical and public health management oftuberculosis (TB)and drug-resistant respiratory infections.Leadership:An internationally acclaimed expert whose clinical expertise and research have led to significant scientific breakthroughs and influenced public health policies across multiple countries.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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18. New Worm-Eating Snake ‘Trachischium lalremsangai’ Discovered in Mizoram

• என்ன நடந்தது: New Worm-Eating Snake ‘Trachischium lalremsangai’ Discovered in MizoramIn May 2026, researchers discovered a new worm-eating snake species,‘Trachischium lalremsangai’,in the forest regions ofMizoramandMyanmarduring biodiversity and herpetological surveys. The species was named afterHmar Tlawmte Lalremsanga,Professor of Zoology at Mizoram University, in recognition of his contributions to herpetology research in India.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: About Trachischium lalremsangai:Habitat:The species is small, non-venomous, and harmless snakes that live underground (semi-fossorial), found in loose soil, leaf litter, and forest debris. commonly known asslender snakesorworm-eating snakes.Identification:It is identified by its smooth, iridescent scales, two postocular scales behind the eye, and a light brown to white-speckled belly, distinguishing it from related species that have dark brown or black undersides.Classification:It marks the11threcognized species of theTrachischiumgenus found in Northeast India and the Himalayan region.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The discovery was formally documented in the international journalHerpetozoa,published by the Austrian Herpetological Society.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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19. World Metrology Day 2026 – May 20

• என்ன நடந்தது: World Metrology Day 2026 – May 20World Metrology Day(WMD) is observed annually on20 Mayto highlight the importance of metrology, the science of measurement, in everyday life, science, trade, innovation, and environmental sustainability. Background:Establishment:WMD was established in1999by the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM) during the 21st General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) to commemorate the Metre Convention.Organised By: WMD is jointly organised by the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) and the International Bureau of Weights and Measures(BIPM).First Observance:The first WMD was observed on20 May 2000.UNESCO Recognition:In November2023,the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially proclaimed 20 May as WMD through Resolution 42 C/Resolution 21, with observance beginning in 2024, following a proposal initiated and supported by Kazakhstan.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: 2026 Theme:“Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making”.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

20. International Tea Day 2026 – May 21

• என்ன நடந்தது: International Tea Day 2026 – May 21The United Nations(UN)’s International Tea Day (ITD) is celebrated on21 Mayto recognise the cultural, economic, and social importance of tea and to promote sustainable tea production, fair trade, and the welfare of tea workers and small growers worldwide. Background:Origin:ITD was first observed on 15 December 2005 in New Delhi, Delhi, through an initiative of tea workers and was later celebrated annually on 15 December across several tea-producing countries including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda, India, and Tanzania.Recognition:Acknowledging tea’s cultural significance and socio-economic value, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially declared 21 May as ITD in December 2019.1st Observance:The first UN-recognised ITD was celebrated on 21 May 2020, replacing the earlier December observance with a globally unified celebration.Organiser:The day is organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: 2026 Theme:Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s 2026 theme is “Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities”.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.