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Complete current affairs for May 2026 with Tamil summaries and MCQs for TNPSC Group 1, 2, 4 & VAO.

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Defence 23 May 2026
Operation Black Forest: CPI (Maoist) General Secretary Nambala Keshava Rao (Basavaraju) Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter
On May 21, 2025, Indian security forces neutralised 27 Maoists including CPI (Maoist) General Secretary Basavaraju, in a landmark anti-Naxal …
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Important Days and Themes 22 May 2026
World Bee Day — May 20, 2026 | Importance of Pollinators for Agriculture and Ecology
World Bee Day is observed on May 20 every year to raise awareness about the importance of bees and other …
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Economy 22 May 2026
Mahindra-DBS Bank India Launch India's First Sustainability-Linked Dealer Financing Programme
Mahindra & Mahindra and DBS Bank India jointly launched India's first sustainability-linked dealer financing programme for the automotive sector on …
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International Relations 22 May 2026
India-Vietnam MoU on Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technology
India and Vietnam signed an MoU on Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technology during PM Modi's five-nation tour.
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Judiciary 22 May 2026
Central Government Bans New Hydroelectric Projects in Upper Ganga Basin — Supreme Court Update
The Central Government informed the Supreme Court of India that no new hydroelectric projects will be permitted in the upper …
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Infrastructure / Transport 22 May 2026
India's Ethanol Blending Programme — New BIS Standards for E30 Petrol Notified
India has notified new petrol standards for ethanol blends up to E30 (30% ethanol in petrol), with the Bureau of …
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Polity 22 May 2026
TVK's Vijay Sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister — Historic Political Transition
In a landmark political shift, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay (Thalapathy Vijay), president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was sworn in …
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Schemes 22 May 2026
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 — 97% Urban Wards Covered by Door-to-Door Waste Collection
India has achieved a landmark milestone under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 — 97% of urban municipal wards are …
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International Relations 22 May 2026
PM Modi Receives FAO Agricola Medal 2026 in Rome; India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership Announced
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the FAO Agricola Medal 2026 — the highest honour of the Food and Agriculture …
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Polity 22 May 2026
Tamil Nadu Permits Free Silt Removal from Tanks and Ponds for Farmers
The Tamil Nadu government under Chief Minister Vijay has permitted free silt removal from irrigation tanks, ponds, canals, and lakes …
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Defence 22 May 2026
DRDO Successfully Completes Final Trials of Indigenous ULPGM-V3 Missile
India's DRDO has successfully completed final development trials of the ULPGM-V3 — a UAV-launched precision guided missile — at Kurnool, …
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Polity 20 May 2026
MHA Amends CAA Rules 2026 — Passport Disclosure Mandatory for Citizenship Applicants
The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules 2026, making it mandatory for applicants seeking Indian citizenship …
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Defence 20 May 2026
India's Fourth S-400 Triumf Squadron Arrives — 'Sudarshan Chakra' Completes Western Shield
India is set to receive the fourth squadron of the Russian-origin S-400 Triumf air defence missile system this week (May …
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Science & Technology 20 May 2026
India–Sweden Sign MoU for Shukrayaan Venus Orbiter Mission
ndia and Sweden have signed a landmark MoU during PM Modi's visit to Gothenburg, joining hands for the Shukrayaan Venus …
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Infrastructure / Transport 19 May 2026
India's First Bullet Train Design Unveiled — Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail
India's Ministry of Railways unveiled the first visual design of the country's proposed bullet train for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail …
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Judiciary 19 May 2026
BCCI Not a "Public Authority" Under RTI Act — CIC Ruling
The Central Information Commission (CIC) ruled on May 18, 2026 that the BCCI is not a "public authority" under Section …
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Schemes 19 May 2026
SHE-MART Initiative — Women-Led Rural Marketing Transformation
The Ministry of Rural Development charted a comprehensive operational roadmap for the SHE-MART initiative — Self Help Entrepreneurs Marketing Avenues …
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Economy 19 May 2026
India's Defence Exports Hit Record ₹38,424 Crore in FY2025–26
India's defence exports reached an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025–26, marking a 62.66% year-on-year jump and a …
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International Relations 19 May 2026
India–Norway Green Strategic Partnership 2026
India and Norway elevated their bilateral ties to a landmark "Green Strategic Partnership" during PM Narendra Modi's historic visit to …
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Economy 17 May 2026
Madras HC Orders Permanent Ramps for PwDs in Polling Booths
The Madras High Court directed the ECI to ensure permanent ramps and disabled-friendly websites to facilitate voting for Persons with …
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Polity 17 May 2026
First TVK Cabinet: CM Vijay Retains Home; Sengottaiyan Portfolios Allocated
Tamil Nadu's newly sworn-in Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has retained key portfolios including Home and Police, while appointing veteran …
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Science & Technology 17 May 2026
Old Thermal Power Sites Considered for Nuclear Power Projects
The government shortlisted old thermal power plant sites for establishing new nuclear power projects.
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Economy 17 May 2026
India Inc Foreign Borrowings Decline Sharply
Foreign borrowings by Indian companies declined significantly during FY26 compared to the previous year.
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Education 17 May 2026
CBSE Clarifies No Board Exams for Third Language in Class 10
CBSE clarified that there will be no separate board examination for the third language subject in Class 10.
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Polity 17 May 2026
Oxfam India Activities Against Economic Interest: MHA to Delhi High Court
The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Delhi High Court that certain activities of Oxfam India were allegedly against the …
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