UPSC current affairs May 2026

NITI AAYOG RELEASES “FUTURE OF INDIA’S SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY” ROADMAP

NITI Aayog’s 2035 roadmap targets a $120–150 billion semiconductor value chain, aiming to cut India’s 95% import dependence. It outlines a $180 billion investment plan driven by a 5P strategy: Pioneering, Policy, Production, People, and Partnership.

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SKYCAST SYSTEM: INDIA'S FIRST AVIATION WEATHER INTELLIGENCE FACILITY

SkyCast is India's first integrated aviation weather intelligence system, launched at Delhi's IGI Airport under Mission Mausam. It uses advanced remote-sensing technologies to provide real-time alerts for fog, wind shear, and turbulence, significantly enhancing flight safety.

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TAIPEI CAPITAL CUP WORLDSKILLS 2026

Team India secured two Silver Medals and three Merit Awards across multiple categories at the Taipei Capital Cup 2026, an international skilling competition held in Taiwan.

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A DEMOCRACY MUST WORRY ABOUT FAKE VOTERS, BUT MUCH MORE ABOUT EXCLUDED CITIZENS

The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, ruling that Article 324 provides plenary power to ensure electoral integrity. The court clarified that while the ECI can verify eligibility, deletion from voter lists doesn't divest citizenship.

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BHARAT AUDYOGIK VIKAS YOJNA (BHAVYA) INFRASTRUCTURE FRAMEWORK

The ₹33,660-crore BHAVYA scheme by DPIIT aims to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India by 2032. Managed by NICDC via SPVs, it leverages a competitive challenge-based selection process to enhance the manufacturing ecosystem and PM Gati Shakti integration.

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GOVERNMENT NOTIFIES TWO NEW SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES (SEZS) IN PUDUCHERRY

India’s SEZ 2.0 framework and Union Budget 2026-27 introduce concessional domestic sales and shift performance metrics to net positive growth. These reforms aim to boost global competitiveness while mitigating challenges posed by the OECD's fifteen percent Global Minimum Tax rules.

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NATIONAL FAMILY HEALTH SURVEY 6: DEMOGRAPHIC SHIFTS AND HEALTH POLICY PROGRESS

The NFHS-6 report reveals India's progress in institutional deliveries (90.6%), child immunization (87.1%), and health insurance coverage (60.2%). However, the data also highlights emerging public health challenges today, notably a sharp rise in obesity and diabetes.

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SUPREME COURT DIRECTIVES ON CHILD TRAFFICKING AND MISSING CHILDREN

The Supreme Court of India has issued comprehensive guidelines to combat child trafficking and trace missing children by establishing a nationwide victim protection plan, presuming kidnapping in missing cases, and mandating sensitive judicial evaluation of victim testimonies for rehabilitation.

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SANCHI STUPA: HISTORY, FEATURES, ARCHITECTURE

The Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India's oldest stone structures. Commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, this hemispherical brick and stone dome enshrines sacred relics of Lord Buddha.

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WILL INCREASING THE STRENGTH OF THE SC SOLVE THE PENDENCY PROBLEM?

The 2026 Ordinance increased the Supreme Court's sanctioned judge strength from 34 to 38 to tackle a backlog of over 93,000 cases. However, experts argue systemic reforms like regional benches and litigation policies are needed over mere numerical expansion.

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VEHICLE-TO-EVERYTHING (V2X) COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

TRAI's proposed C-V2X regulatory framework, backed by NFAP-2025 spectrum allocations, aims to revolutionize India's Intelligent Transport Systems. This technology enables real-time vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, dramatically improving road safety, reducing emergency response times, and strengthening international tech collaborations.

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INDIA’S FIRST INDIGENOUS HYDROGEN TRAIN: FEATURES, SIGNIFICANCE AND CHALLENGES

Indian Railways is launching India’s first indigenous hydrogen train on the Jind-Sonipat route, expanding to 8 heritage lines. Emitting only water, this initiative leverages green hydrogen to drive sustainable mobility and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.

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