Today’s Current Affairs: 12th May 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
2 New Semiconductor Units Approved in Gujarat Under ISM
2 New Semiconductor Units Approved in Gujarat Under ISM: Under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 1.0, the Union Cabinet approved two semiconductor projects in Gujarat, including India’s 1st commercial GaN-based Mini/Micro-LED display facility and a semiconductor packaging unit. With the approval of these two projects, the total number of semiconductor plants under the ISM 1.0 […]
India’s Dual-Track Sports Policy for Pakistan
India’s Dual-Track Sports Policy for Pakistan: India has formally institutionalized a dual-track sports policy that maintains a strict freeze on bilateral engagements with Pakistan while ensuring full compliance with multilateral sporting commitments (ICC, IOC, etc.) hosted in India or abroad. By following the “practices of international sports bodies,” the policy prevents Indian athletes from being […]
Andaman & Nicobar Islands Set Guinness World Records
Andaman & Nicobar Islands Set Guinness World Records: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands recently hosted two unique underwater world records at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) to promote eco-tourism and establish the islands as a prime adventure destination. The events included the “Largest Flag Unfurled Underwater” near Radha Nagar Beach, where a 60m x 40m Indian […]
Prasoon Joshi Appointed Prasar Bharati Chairman
Prasoon Joshi Appointed Prasar Bharati Chairman: The Government of India appointed noted lyricist and writer Prasoon Joshi as Chairman of Prasar Bharati, marking a key leadership change in public broadcasting. Prasar Bharati is a statutory autonomous public service broadcaster established under the Prasar Bharati Act, 1990, and became operational in 1997. It functions under the […]
Renewable Energy Capacity
Renewable Energy Capacity: India has emerged as the world’s 3rd largest country in installed renewable energy capacity, reflecting rapid growth in solar and wind power generation. A recent Morgan Stanley report highlighted that India’s renewable energy transition is accelerating, though dependence on imported upstream solar components remains a challenge. India has emerged as the third-largest […]
Jan Suraksha Schemes
Jan Suraksha Schemes: The three flagship Jan Suraksha Schemes—Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY)—completed 11 years of providing affordable social security. The Jan Suraksha Schemes were launched by Prime Minister of India on May 9, 2015, to create a universal social security system […]
Baksa Honey
Baksa Honey: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first-ever export of 20 Metric Tons of ODOP honey from Assam’s Aspirational District, Baksa, to the USA. Baksa Honey is a premium, near-organic honey variety produced in the Baksa district of Assam (part of the Bodoland Territorial Region). It has been […]
169th anniversary of the Revolt of 1857
169th anniversary of the Revolt of 1857,: India marked the 169th anniversary of the Revolt of 1857, which officially broke out in Meerut on this day in 1857.The occasion serves to remember the legacy of the First War of Independence and the foundational sacrifice of Sepoy Mangal Pandey.The Revolt of 1857, often called the Sepoy […]
European Central Bank (ECB)
European Central Bank (ECB): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the European Central Bank (ECB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in central banking. European Central Bank (ECB) is the prime monetary authority of the European Union and the central component of the Eurosystem and the European System of Central Banks […]
