Rajasthan Current Affairs — May 2026
46 articles covering Rajasthan and national current affairs for May 2026, curated for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
11 May 2026
(6 articles)Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Announces Brahmagupta Award, Youth Innovation Centre at Jaipur Coaching Hub and State-Level Drone Cell on National Technology Day 11 May 2026
On National Technology Day 11 May 2026 Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma announced the Brahmagupta Award for science and mathematics, a youth Innovation Centre at Jaipur's coaching hub, and a State-Level
India Observes 28th National Technology Day on 11 May 2026 With Theme "Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth"; Government Opens Three-Day Vigyan Tech 2026 Showcase at Bharat Mandapam
India observed the 28th National Technology Day on 11 May 2026 with the theme "Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth", marking the Pokhran-II tests of 1998, and opened the three-day Vigyan Tech
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates First Multi-Lane Free Flow Barrier-less Toll Plaza of Delhi-NCR at Mundka-Bakkarwala on Urban Extension Road-II on 11 May 2026
On 11 May 2026, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the first Multi-Lane Free Flow barrier-less toll plaza of Delhi-NCR at Mundka-Bakkarwala on Urban Extension Road-II, using ANPR cameras, FASTag
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Participates in Somnath Amrut Mahotsav on 11 May 2026 Marking 75 Years of Reconstructed Temple, Releases Rs 75 Commemorative Coin and Postage Stamp at Prabhas Patan
PM Modi attended the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav on 11 May 2026 marking 75 years of the reconstructed Somnath Temple, released a Rs 75 coin and postage stamp, and witnessed an IAF Suryakiran flypast at Pra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Sardardham Hostel in Vadodara on Evening of 11 May 2026 With Capacity for 1000 Boys and 1000 Girls Along With Central Dining Hall, Library and Auditorium
On 11 May 2026 evening, PM Modi inaugurated the Sardardham Hostel in Vadodara with capacity for 1,000 boys and 1,000 girls, plus a central dining hall, library and auditorium, intended to support stud
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Says 17.5 Lakh Women Have Become Lakhpati Didis as State Raises Loan Limit to Rs 1.5 Lakh and Cuts Interest Rate to 1.5 Per Cent on 11 May 2026
On 11 May 2026 Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma said 17.5 lakh women have become Lakhpati Didis under the state-implemented scheme; the state has raised the loan limit to Rs 1.5 lakh and cut interest rat
7 May 2026
(6 articles)Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau Arrests Former PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi from His Jaipur Residence on 7 May 2026 in the Rs 960 Crore Jal Jeevan Mission Tender Scam; Court Remands Him to ACB Custody Till 11 May
Rajasthan ACB on 7 May 2026 arrested former PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi from his Jaipur residence in the Rs 960 crore Jal Jeevan Mission tender scam; the Special ACB Court remanded him to ACB custody t
Labour Ministry Says Mansukh Mandaviya Launched Nationwide Annual Health Check-Up Initiative for Workers Aged 40 and Above on 7 May 2026 from ESIC Medical College Basaidarapur Under the New Labour Codes
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on 7 May 2026 launched a nationwide free Annual Health Check-Up Initiative for workers aged 40 plus from ESIC Medical College Basaidarapur, operationalising a key pro
India Marks First Anniversary of Operation Sindoor on 7 May 2026 as Defence Ministry Reports FY 2025-26 Defence Exports of Rs 38,424 Crore, a 62.6 Per Cent Year-on-Year Surge
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor on 7 May 2026, the Defence Ministry reported FY 2025-26 defence exports of Rs 38,424 crore, up 62.6 per cent year-on-year, driven by BrahMos, Akash-NG, lo
India and Vietnam Issue Joint Statement on 7 May 2026 Elevating Ties to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; 13 MoUs Signed and USD 25 Billion Trade Target Set for 2030
India-Vietnam elevate ties to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on 7 May 2026, signing 13 MoUs and setting a USD 25 billion trade target by 2030 during President To Lam's State Visit.
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Spent the Night in Bambori Village of Pratapgarh on 6-7 May 2026 and Said the Gram Vikas Yatra is Driving Rural Self-Reliance Ahead of the GRAM Programme
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma stayed in Bambori village, Pratapgarh on 6-7 May 2026 and said the Gram Vikas Yatra is driving rural self-reliance ahead of the GRAM agritech programme; raised Lakhpati D
Ministry of Steel FY 2025-26 Year-End Performance Report Highlighted on 7 May 2026 Shows Crude Steel Output Up 10.7 Per Cent, Finished Steel Exports Up 35.8 Per Cent and Imports Down 46.5 Per Cent
Ministry of Steel year-end FY 2025-26 data highlighted on 7 May 2026 shows finished-steel output of 160.9 MT (up 9.7 per cent), crude steel up 10.7 per cent, exports up 35.8 per cent and imports down
6 May 2026
(4 articles)Health Ministry Unveils Swasth Bharat Portal on 6 May 2026; One-Stop Aggregator to Integrate National Health Programme Systems and Reduce Duplicate Data Entry
The Health Ministry said on 6 May 2026 that the Swasth Bharat Portal had been launched as a one-stop aggregator for national health programme systems. It will reduce multiple logins, duplicate data en
Union Cabinet Approves Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 on 6 May 2026; Civil Aviation Ministry Says Rs. 5,000 Crore Credit Window Will Support Airlines Facing West Asia-Linked Cost and Liquidity Stress
The Union Cabinet approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 on 6 May 2026, earmarking Rs. 5,000 crore for airlines within an additional Rs. 2,55,000 crore credit-flow envelope. The scheme re
Environment Ministry Says India Will Host the First International Big Cat Alliance Summit in New Delhi on 1-2 June 2026; Website and Logo Launched on 6 May 2026
The Environment Ministry said on 6 May 2026 that India will host the first International Big Cat Alliance Summit in New Delhi on 1-2 June 2026. The Summit will focus on seven big cats and is expected
Election Commission Says ECINET Supported General Elections and Bye-Elections 2026 on 6 May 2026; Platform Crossed 10 Crore Downloads and Countered 68 Lakh Malicious Counting-Day Hits
The Election Commission said ECINET supported the 2026 Assembly elections and bye-elections through real-time monitoring, faster reporting and transparency. Launched in January 2026, the platform cros
5 May 2026
(6 articles)Ministry of Education Says Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurated IIT Madras' First Technology Summit at Bharat Mandapam on May 5, 2026 to Link Research, Industry and Government for Viksit Bharat
The Ministry of Education said Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated IIT Madras' first Technology Summit at Bharat Mandapam on May 5, 2026. The summit linked industry, academia and government for Viksit Bhar
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Approves Rs 23,437 Crore Rail Multitracking Projects on May 5, 2026, Covering Rajasthan and Five Other States and Adding About 901 Km to the Network
The CCEA approved three railway multitracking projects worth Rs 23,437 crore on May 5, 2026. Covering Rajasthan and five other states, the works will add about 901 km to Indian Railways, improve conne
Ministry of Finance Says Department of Financial Services Approved Viability Plan 2.0 for All 28 Regional Rural Banks on May 5, 2026 for Financial Stability and Operational Efficiency
The Department of Financial Services approved Viability Plan 2.0 for all 28 Regional Rural Banks on May 5, 2026. The three-year framework for 2025-26 to 2027-28 uses 30 parameters across operational e
Union Cabinet Approves Supreme Court Number of Judges Amendment Bill, 2026 on May 5 to Raise Sanctioned Judge Strength from 33 to 37 Excluding the Chief Justice of India
The Union Cabinet approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 on May 5, 2026. It proposes to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37, excluding th
NITI Aayog Launches Central Prabhari Officer Portal on May 5, 2026 to Strengthen Real-Time Governance and Last-Mile Delivery in Aspirational Districts and Blocks
NITI Aayog launched the Central Prabhari Officer Portal on May 5, 2026 for the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme. It lets Central Prabhari Officers submit field observations and recommendati
Ministry of Environment Says CAQM Enforcement Task Force Reviewed 174 Delhi-NCR Inspections and 61 Violations on May 5, 2026, Prioritising DG Sets, C&D Sites and Industrial Emissions
The CAQM Enforcement Task Force reviewed Delhi-NCR enforcement on May 5, 2026 after 174 inspections over April 11-28 found 61 violations. Proposed actions included closures, DG set sealing, Show Cause
4 May 2026
(6 articles)Union Health Ministry Launches Nationwide Fire Safety Week from 4 to 10 May 2026 and Issues National Guidelines for Fire and Life Safety in Healthcare Facilities
The Union Health Ministry launched Fire Safety Week from 4 to 10 May 2026 and issued national fire and life-safety guidelines for healthcare facilities. The campaign emphasises audits, trained staff,
Ministry of Panchayati Raj Opens National Workshop on 4 May 2026 with People’s Plan Campaign Booklet, Quality GPDP Report and Revamped eGramSwaraj Portal
The Panchayati Raj Ministry opened a national workshop on 4 May 2026 and launched a PPC booklet, a quality GPDP report and the revamped eGramSwaraj planning portal. Officials stressed outcome-based Gr
Environment Ministry Says CAQM Revoked GRAP Stage-I Across Entire NCR on 4 May 2026 After Delhi’s Average AQI Improved from 175 to 88
CAQM revoked GRAP Stage-I across the entire NCR on 4 May 2026 after Delhi’s average AQI improved from 175 on 3 May to 88 on 4 May because of rain and favourable weather. Forecasts indicated Satisfacto
Ministry of Railways Reports Launch of Five Heavy Portal Beams Over Active Tracks at Maninagar for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project on 4 May 2026
The Railways Ministry said all five heavy portal beams for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project were launched over active tracks at Maninagar within 22 days. The beams weighed 1170 to 1360 tonnes
Amar Ujala Reports Rajasthan Government’s 4 May 2026 Plan to Develop Jaipur’s Galta Dham as a Religious Tourism Centre with Heritage Conservation and Modern Facilities
Rajasthan plans to develop Jaipur’s Galta Dham as a major religious tourism centre while protecting its mythological and historical identity. The plan includes beautified approach roads, information b
Petroleum Ministry’s 4 May 2026 Inter-Ministerial Briefing Says India’s Fuel, Fertiliser, Maritime and Citizen-Support Systems Remain Stable Amid West Asia Developments
India’s 4 May 2026 inter-ministerial briefing on West Asia said fertiliser stocks, fuel supplies, seafarer safety and citizen assistance remained under control. Fertiliser stock was 195.71 lakh metric
3 May 2026
(6 articles)Ministry of Home Affairs Said on 3 May 2026 that Mission Drishti by GalaxEye Is the World's First OptoSAR Satellite and India's Largest Privately Built Satellite, Combining Optical Cameras with All-Weather Radar for Earth Observation
The Ministry of Home Affairs said on 3 May 2026 that Shri Amit Shah congratulated GalaxEye for building Mission Drishti, described as the world's first OptoSAR satellite and India's largest privately
Ministry of Education Said on 3 May 2026 that Dharmendra Pradhan Reviewed NEET UG 2026 Arrangements at National Testing Agency Headquarters for Nearly 23 Lakh Registered Candidates Across India
The Ministry of Education said on 3 May 2026 that Shri Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed NEET UG 2026 arrangements at the National Testing Agency headquarters. The exam was being conducted for nearly 23 lak
Ministry of Panchayati Raj Announced on 3 May 2026 a Two-Day National Workshop in New Delhi on Panchayat Development Plans for 2026-27, with Launch of Planning Booklets and Revamped eGramSwaraj Portal
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced on 3 May 2026 a two-day national workshop in New Delhi on Panchayat Development Plans for 2026-27. The event would launch planning booklets and the revamped eG
Amar Ujala Reported on 3 May 2026 that Rajasthan Police Exposed a Cyber-Fraud Network Worth Rs 17 Crore under Operation Mule Hunter and Arrested 21 Accused in a Major District-Level Action
Amar Ujala reported on 3 May 2026 that Rajasthan Police exposed an organised cyber-fraud gang under Operation Mule Hunter. The report said 21 cyber fraudsters were arrested and fraud worth Rs 17 crore
Ministry of Finance Said on 3 May 2026 that CBIC Member Surjit Bhujabal Inaugurated GST Bhawan at Itanagar as a Taxpayer Facilitation Centre, with Arunachal Pradesh GST Revenue at Rs 526 Crore in FY 2025-26
The Ministry of Finance said on 3 May 2026 that CBIC Member Shri Surjit Bhujabal inaugurated a new GST Bhawan at Itanagar as a taxpayer facilitation centre. The release highlighted trust-based volunta
The Economic Times Reported on 3 May 2026 that AERB Cleared Major Equipment Erection for Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Units 5 and 6 after Multi-Tier Safety Review
The Economic Times reported on 3 May 2026 that AERB cleared major equipment erection for Kudankulam Units 5 and 6. The approval follows a multi-tier safety review and permits installation of reactor p
2 May 2026
(6 articles)Ministry of Communications Launches Indigenous Cell Broadcast System on 2 May 2026 for Geo-Targeted Disaster Alerts Across India, Linked with SACHET and Developed with C-DOT, NDMA and the Ministry of Home Affairs
The Ministry of Communications launched India's indigenous Cell Broadcast System on 2 May 2026 for near real-time, geo-targeted disaster alerts. Developed with C-DOT, NDMA and MHA and integrated with
Election Commission Deploys 165 Additional Counting Observers and 77 Police Observers on 2 May 2026 for West Bengal Assembly Election Counting Centres Under Article 324 and the Representation of the People Act
The Election Commission deployed 165 Additional Counting Observers and 77 Police Observers on 2 May 2026 for West Bengal Assembly election counting centres. Acting under Article 324 and Section 20B of
Ministry of Railways Says Modern Coach Factory Raebareli Rolled Out Its First 16-Car Vande Bharat Chair Car Trainset on 2 May 2026 with Siemens Propulsion, Kavach and Accessibility Features
Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli rolled out its first 16-car Vande Bharat Chair Car trainset on 2 May 2026 and sent it for testing and field trials. The train has Siemens propulsion, Kavach, fire detec
Ministry of Defence Says Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Began Four-Day Myanmar Visit on 2 May 2026 to Review Maritime Cooperation, Training and Capability Enhancement
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi began a four-day official visit to Myanmar from 2 to 5 May 2026, the Ministry of Defence said. He is scheduled to meet Myanmar's defence and naval leadership, visit key naval
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Says NHAI Launched India's First Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System at Chorayasi Toll Plaza in Gujarat on 2 May 2026; 41,500 Vehicles Crossed on Day One
NHAI launched India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat on 2 May 2026, with about 41,500 vehicles crossing on day one. The barrier-less system uses
ETInfra Reports Ceigall India-SAM India Builtwell JV Won Rs 918.04 Crore Jaipur Metro Phase-II EPC Contract on 2 May 2026 for 10.8 km Elevated Viaduct and 10 Stations
ETInfra reported on 2 May 2026 that the Ceigall India-SAM India Builtwell JV had won a Rs 918.04 crore Jaipur Metro Phase-II contract from Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation. The 34-month package covers a
1 May 2026
(6 articles)Atomic Energy Regulatory Board Allows Major Equipment Erection at Kudankulam Units 5 and 6 on 1 May 2026 After Multi-Tier Safety Review of 1,000 MW(e) VVER Reactors
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board said on 1 May 2026 that it had permitted major equipment erection at Kudankulam Units 5 and 6 after a multi-tier safety review. NPCIL can now install the reactor pre
Ministry of Home Affairs Says Census 2027 Self-Enumeration Opened in Rajasthan on 1 May 2026 Before House-to-House Houselisting from 16 May
News On AIR reported that the Ministry of Home Affairs opened Census 2027 self-enumeration in Rajasthan on 1 May 2026, with the online window available till 15 May. House-to-house Houselisting Operati
Ministry of Defence Says Anugraha Narayana Das Took Charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts on 1 May 2026
The Ministry of Defence said Anugraha Narayana Das, a 1991-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service officer, took charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts on 1 May 2026. His profile includes more
Prime Minister's Office Highlights Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana's Women-Centred Clean Cooking Impact on 1 May 2026
The Prime Minister's Office said Narendra Modi shared Dharmendra Pradhan's article on Ujjwala's impact on 1 May 2026. The scheme was presented as women-centred policy, expanding LPG coverage and targe
Business Standard Reports CREA Estimate that India Curtailed 31 GW Renewable Energy in Q4 FY26 Amid Transmission and Flexibility Constraints
Business Standard reported CREA's estimate that India curtailed 31 GW of renewable energy in Q4 FY26 because transmission capacity and system flexibility lagged capacity growth. Solar accounted for 27
Business Standard Reports India's First Barrier-Free Multi-Lane Tolling Operations at Chorayasi Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat on 1 May 2026
Business Standard reported that India's first barrier-less multi-lane tolling operations began at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat on 1 May 2026. The system reads vehicle number plates through
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