Current Affairs 29 May 2026
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1. High-Profile India-Africa Summit Begins
- New Delhi is preparing for the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV).
- India-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting starts on May 29, 2026.
- The summit aims to strengthen India-Africa strategic cooperation.
- नई दिल्ली चौथे भारत-अफ्रीका फोरम शिखर सम्मेलन (IAFS-IV) की मेजबानी करेगा।
- 29 मई 2026 से विदेश मंत्रियों की बैठक शुरू हुई।
- उद्देश्य भारत-अफ्रीका रणनीतिक साझेदारी को मजबूत करना है।
India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) Static GK
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Establishment Year | 2008 |
Nodal Platform | African Union (AU) |
First Summit | New Delhi (2008) |
Second Summit | Addis Ababa (2011) |
Third Summit | New Delhi (2015) |
Fourth Summit | New Delhi (May 2026) |
Official Theme | IA SPIRIT |
Key Framework | South-South Cooperation |
Historic Program | ITEC launched in 1964 |
2. Defence Ministry Invites Private Firms for 5th-Gen Fighter Jet
- Ministry of Defence issued RFP to three private companies.
- HAL has reportedly been excluded.
- The project relates to India’s AMCA stealth fighter jet.
- रक्षा मंत्रालय ने निजी कंपनियों को आरएफपी जारी किया।
- एचएएल को इस प्रक्रिया से बाहर रखा गया।
- यह परियोजना AMCA स्टील्थ लड़ाकू विमान से जुड़ी है।
Defence Indigenization Static GK
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
MoD | Ministry of Defence |
HAL | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
RFP | Request for Proposal (A document that solicits proposals, often made through a bidding process) |
5th-Gen Jet | AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) |
Goal | Reducing dependency on foreign defense imports and promoting local private defense manufacturing. |
Global Examples | F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II (USA), J-20 (China), Su-57 (Russia). |
3. President Presents Police Colour to Sikkim Police
- President Droupadi Murmu awarded Police Colour to Sikkim Police.
- Ceremony held in Gangtok.
- Sikkim became the 15th police force to receive the honour.
- राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू ने सिक्किम पुलिस को सम्मान प्रदान किया।
- समारोह गंगटोक में आयोजित हुआ।
- सिक्किम यह सम्मान पाने वाला 15वां राज्य पुलिस बल बना।
Sikkim Static GK
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Capital | Gangtok |
Statehood | 16 May 1975 (36th Constitutional Amendment) |
Highest Peak | Kangchenjunga |
Borders | Nepal, Bhutan, China (Tibet) |
National Park | Khangchendzonga National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) |
Chief Minister | Prem Singh Tamang |
Governor | Om Prakash Mathur |
Event Name / कार्यक्रम का नाम | Presentation of the President of India's Police Colour. | 'प्रेसिडेंट ऑफ इंडिया पुलिस कलर' (राष्ट्रपति निशान) प्रदान समारोह. |
Presented By / किसके द्वारा प्रदान किया गया | Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Honorable President of India. | श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू, भारत के माननीय राष्ट्रपति. |
Recipient / प्राप्तकर्ता | Sikkim Police. | सिक्किम पुलिस. |
Date of Presentation / | May 28, 2026. | 28 मई, 2026. |
Venue / आयोजन स्थल | Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim. | पाल्जोर स्टेडियम, गंगटोक, सिक्किम. |
Establishment of Recipient Force | Established in the year 1897. | वर्ष 1897 में स्थापित. |
Award Significance / पुरस्कार का महत्व | It is the highest ceremonial honor awarded to a police force in India for exceptional service. | यह असाधारण सेवा के लिए भारत में किसी पुलिस बल को दिया जाने वाला सर्वोच्च मानद सम्मान है. |
National Rank Milestone / राष्ट्रीय रैंक मील का पत्थर | Sikkim is the 15th State Police Force in India to receive this award. | सिक्किम यह पुरस्कार पाने वाला भारत का 15वां राज्य पुलिस बल बन गया है. |
Regional Rank Milestone / क्षेत्रीय रैंक मील का पत्थर | 3rd State Police Force in Northeast India (after Assam and Manipur). | पूर्वोत्तर भारत का तीसरा राज्य पुलिस बल (असम और मणिपुर के बाद). |
Key Directives / मुख्य निर्देश | Shed the colonial policing mindset, adopt a citizen-centric approach, and achieve 'Viksit Bharat'. | औपनिवेशिक मानसिकता को छोड़ना, नागरिक-केंद्रित दृष्टिकोण अपनाना और 'विकसित भारत' के लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करना. |
4. Legal Setback for EdTech Pioneer
- Singapore court sentenced Byju Raveendran to six months jail.
- The case involved contempt proceedings.
- The matter relates to asset disclosure violations.
- सिंगापुर कोर्ट ने बायजू रवींद्रन को छह महीने की सजा सुनाई।
- मामला अदालत की अवमानना से जुड़ा है।
- संपत्ति प्रकटीकरण आदेशों की अवज्ञा का आरोप है।
Important Facts
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Founder | Byju Raveendran |
Court | Singapore Court |
Offense | Contempt of Court |
Sentence | 6 Months Jail |
Legal Cost | S$90,000 |
Initiating Party | Subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) |
5. Madras High Court Cracks Down on Illegal Slaughterhouses
- Madras High Court ordered strict enforcement against illegal slaughterhouses.
- Only licensed slaughterhouses will be allowed.
- मद्रास हाई कोर्ट ने अवैध बूचड़खानों पर सख्त कार्रवाई का आदेश दिया।
- केवल लाइसेंस प्राप्त बूचड़खानों को अनुमति होगी।
Static GK Facts
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Constitutional Provision | Article 48 (Directive Principles) directs the State to organize agriculture and animal husbandry, and prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves, and other milch cattle. |
Fundamental Duty | Article 51A(g) states it is the duty of every citizen to have compassion for living creatures. |
Main Law | Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 |
Court Jurisdiction | Tamil Nadu & Puducherry |
6. LIC Launches New Joint Savings Insurance Plans
- LIC launched “New Jeevan Sathi” plans.
- Plans focus on financial security for couples.
- Includes Single Premium and Limited Premium variants.
- एलआईसी ने “न्यू जीवन साथी” योजनाएं लॉन्च कीं।
- यह योजनाएं दंपत्तियों की वित्तीय सुरक्षा के लिए हैं।
LIC Static GK
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Established | 1 September 1956 |
Headquarters | Mumbai |
Governing Act | LIC Act 1956 |
Motto | Yogakshemam Vahamyaham (Your welfare is my responsibility) |
Regulator | IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) |
Ownership | Ministry of Finance, Government of India |
7. ISM Launches “Investors Support” Portal
- India Semiconductor Mission launched new investor portal.
- Aim is to boost semiconductor investments.
- Helps streamline capital flow.
- इंडिया सेमीकंडक्टर मिशन ने नया पोर्टल लॉन्च किया।
- इसका उद्देश्य निवेश को बढ़ावा देना है।
India Semiconductor Mission Static GK
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Launch Year | 2021 |
Ministry | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) |
Financial Outlay | ₹76,000 Crore |
Objective | To build a vibrant semiconductor and display ecosystem in India. |
Key Components | * Semiconductor Fabs * Display Fabs * Compound Semiconductors * Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme |
Most Important Exam Points
- IAFS-IV will be held in New Delhi.
- AMCA is India’s 5th-generation fighter jet.
- Sikkim Police received President’s Police Colour.
- Byju Raveendran sentenced by Singapore court.
- Madras High Court tightened slaughterhouse rules.
- LIC launched New Jeevan Sathi plans.
- ISM launched Investors Support portal.
Practice MCQs for SSC, Banking, UPSC & State Exams
Q1. IAFS-IV is being hosted in which city?
A. Nairobi
B. New Delhi
C. Addis Ababa
D. Johannesburg
Answer: B
Q2. AMCA belongs to which category?
A. Missile System
B. Helicopter
C. 5th-Generation Fighter Jet
D. Naval Aircraft
Answer: C
Q3. Which police force received President’s Police Colour in May 2026?
A. Assam Police
B. Manipur Police
C. Sikkim Police
D. Kerala Police
Answer: C
Q4. Which court sentenced Byju Raveendran?
A. Delhi High Court
B. Singapore Court
C. Supreme Court of India
D. Dubai Court
Answer: B
Q5. LIC was established in which year?
A. 1947
B. 1950
C. 1956
D. 1965
Answer: C