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30 articles across 9 categories for UPSC preparation.
On 1 May 2026, the indigenous stealth frigate Mahendragiri—the sixth vessel of the Nilgiri‑class (Project 17A)—was delivered to the Indian Navy at Maz…
Iran sent a new negotiation proposal to the United States via Pakistan on 30 April 2026, extending a ceasefire that began in early April. The United S…
On 30 April 2026, the Indian Navy commissioned the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate, <strong>Mahendragiri</strong>, built by <strong>Mazagon Dock Shi…
The UPSC weekly roundup (13‑19 April 2026) covers a BMJ study linking tobacco spending to poverty, a climate paper warning of widespread habitat loss,…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts above‑normal heatwave days in the Himalayan foothills, east‑coast states, Gujarat and Maharashtra …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy from 15‑20 May 2026 to strengthen energy security, mitigate trad…
UPSC Essentials’ daily History & Culture quiz asks candidates to identify four personalities—S. S. Caveeshar, Lal Shankarlal, Hari Vishnu Kamath, and …
The snapshot covers three UPSC‑relevant topics: the security implications of GPS spoofing and jamming, the RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate at 5.2…
The Women’s Reservation Bill (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam) was passed in September 2023 to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state …
This archive contains 30 current affairs articles from May 2026, curated specifically for UPSC Civil Services Examination preparation. Every article is reviewed for UPSC relevance, categorised by subject area, and mapped to the relevant General Studies paper — giving you structured, revision-ready content.
This month's compilation spans 9 subject categories including defence, economy, environment, and general among 9 total topics. Each category section groups articles by theme, making it easier to revise topic-wise rather than chronologically.
By GS paper distribution, GS2 accounts for 17 articles, GS3 accounts for 11 articles, GS1 accounts for 1 article, and GS4 accounts for 1 article this month. This breakdown helps you identify which GS papers received the most current affairs coverage and prioritise your revision accordingly.
Combine this monthly archive with Vaidra's daily current affairs for comprehensive Prelims and Mains coverage. Each article includes AI-generated key points, UPSC-specific analysis, predicted exam questions, and vocabulary terms to accelerate your preparation.
On 1 May 2026, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary defended the Enforcement Directorate’s expanded powers at the 70th Enforcement Day…
Deena Hari Krishna of the UN‑backed Auroville Consulting warns that extensive air‑conditioning in Chennai’s T. Nagar is aggravating an urban heat‑isla…
In 2026 the UAE quit <span class="key-term" data-definition="Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries — a cartel of oil‑producing countries t…
The UPSC Polity quiz revisits crucial constitutional provisions: the resignation and removal of the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Article 90), p…
In April 2026, ISRO conducted the second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT‑02) at Sriharikota, successfully dropping a 5.7‑tonne simulated crew module fr…
In April 2026, garment workers in Noida demanded a ₹20,000 minimum monthly wage, while a steam‑tube rupture at Vedanta’s Singhitarai thermal plant in …