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Saturday, May 23, 2026

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Current Affairs (EXAMIVERSE) — 23 May, 2026 (Saturday)

Verified Sources: PIB India, The Hindu, DD News, Ministry of External Affairs, and UN.
For Exams: SSC CGL, Banking (IBPS/SBI), UPSC, KPSC + State PSCs

Government Schemes

📋 Government Schemes & Economy

  • MeitY and ISB Host "Governance Summit 2026: Inclusive AI for Viksit Bharat"

    • What: The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), in collaboration with the Indian School of Business (ISB), hosted the "Governance Summit 2026: Inclusive AI for Viksit Bharat" at the ISB Mohali campus.
    • Objective: The summit focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence for digital commerce, healthcare, public service delivery, and job creation, aligning with the national vision of a developed India by 2047.
    • Exam Angle: Host campus (ISB Mohali); Collaborator (MeitY and ISB); Vision target year (2047).

  • SEBI-Backed NISM Signs MoU with Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)

    • What: The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on academic and research activities.
    • Details: The partnership aims to enhance cooperation in corporate governance, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, and capital market research through joint training programs and policy research.
    • Exam Angle: Signatory organizations (NISM and IICA); Focus areas (Corporate governance, ESG practices, Capital markets).

🌍 Important Days & Themes

  • World Turtle Day (May 23)
    • Theme 2026: "Shellebrate"
    • Objective: Observed annually to raise awareness about the protection and conservation of turtles and tortoises and their rapidly disappearing habitats worldwide.
    • Exam Angle: Date (May 23); Theme for 2026 ("Shellebrate"); Sponsor (American Tortoise Rescue, established in 2000).

⚡ Quick Revision Points (SSC & Banking Special)

  • May 23: World Turtle Day (Theme: "Shellebrate").
  • Governance Summit 2026: Hosted by MeitY and ISB at Mohali campus with the theme "Inclusive AI for Viksit Bharat".
  • NISM & IICA: Signed an MoU to cooperate in corporate governance and ESG research.
  • May 22: International Day for Biological Diversity (Theme: "Acting locally for global impact") (recap).
  • Strategic Partnership: Elevated relationship status between India and Cyprus during President Nikos Christodoulides' visit (recap).
  • 2026–2031: Roadmap duration for defence cooperation between India and Cyprus (recap).
  • 6.4%: India's 2026 GDP growth rate projected by the United Nations (recap).
  • ₹167 Crore: Outlay for the "Arunachal Kiwi" Mission launched by Jyotiraditya Scindia (recap).
  • PRAGATI 2026: Multilateral military exercise involving 12 nations at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya (recap).
  • IAEA RCA: India assumed chairmanship of the Regional Cooperative Agreement for 2026 (recap).
  • 'RAINMUMBAI': First weather derivative contract launched by NCDEX (recap).
  • May 21: International Tea Day & World Day for Cultural Diversity (recap).
  • Rajnath Singh: Visited South Korea and inaugurated the Indian War Memorial (recap).
  • 6.6%: India's FY27 GDP growth rate projected by CRISIL and S&P Global (recap).
  • Beijing: Venue of the Xi Jinping-Vladimir Putin bilateral summit (recap).
  • May 20: World Bee Day & World Metrology Day (recap).
  • "Mission Coffees of Nagaland": Outlay of ₹175 crore launched by Jyotiraditya Scindia and Neiphiu Rio (recap).
  • ULPGM-V3: DRDO's drone-launched precision-guided missile successfully tested in Kurnool (recap).
  • Slice SFB: Launched India's first AI-powered "phygital" branch in Guwahati (recap).
  • World Family Doctor Day: Observed on May 19 with theme "Compassionate Care in a Digital World" (recap).
  • 38 Judges: Proposed strength of Supreme Court under Article 124(1) (recap).
  • Green Strategic Partnership: Signed between India and Norway (recap).
  • Emirates NBD: Dubai bank investing ₹26,850 crore ($3 Billion) in RBL Bank (recap).
  • Tripura: Site of the new ₹42.4 crore Integrated Aquapark in Kailashahar (recap).
  • International Museum Day: May 18 (Theme: "Museums Uniting a Divided World") (recap).
  • Royal Order of the Polar Star: Sweden's highest civilian honor conferred on PM Modi (recap).
  • 58th Jnanpith Award: Presented to Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on May 17 (recap).
  • World Telecommunication Day: Observed on May 17 with "Digital Lifelines" theme (recap).
  • Sikkim: Celebrated 51st statehood day on May 16 (recap).
  • ₹3,706 Crore: Outlay for HCL-Foxconn semiconductor plant in Jewar approved on May 16 (recap).
  • Bio-Foundry: India's first DST-ICGEB Bio-Foundry opened in Delhi (recap).
  • 5.1%: Latest PLFS urban unemployment rate (recap).
  • 26.8%: Urban Female LFPR rate in India (recap).
  • VB–G RAM G: Upcoming rural program replacing MGNREGA with 125 days of work (recap).
  • BMIP: Maritime insurance pool backed by a ₹12,980 Cr sovereign guarantee (recap).
  • Lakhpati Didi: Program target to make 3 crore rural women self-sufficient (recap).
  • NSO: Releases quarterly and annual GDP & PLFS reports (recap).
  • Tuticorin: Location of India's proposed mega greenfield shipyard (Thoothukudi) (recap).
  • PMOS: Official renamed term for PCOS (recap).
  • WONCA: World Organization of Family Doctors (recap).
  • Geneva: Headquarters of ITU and WHO (recap).