Current Affairs · 16 May 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 16 May 2026.
India and UAE sign defence and energy pacts during PM Modi’s Abu Dhabi visit
On 15 May 2026, India and the UAE signed defence and energy agreements in Abu Dhabi, including a $5 billion investment announcement.
RBI removes prior approval for non-bank outward remittance tie-ups under FEMA rules
On 13 May 2026, RBI eased outward remittance norms by removing prior approval for non-bank entities partnering with AD Category-I banks.
PMAY-G launches 5 lakh houses in Maharashtra; PMGSY-IV road works also approved
On 15 May 2026, 5 lakh completed PMAY-G houses were inaugurated in Satara, Maharashtra, alongside PMGSY-IV road approvals.
Karnataka gets 1,243 EV chargers under PM E-Drive with ₹123.26 crore outlay
Karnataka was selected on 12 May 2026 for 1,243 EV chargers under PM E-Drive, with an approved outlay of ₹123.26 crore.
India’s first indigenous CRISPR gene therapy BIRSA 101 for sickle cell disease showcased in New Delhi
A workshop on BIRSA 101 was held on 14 May 2026 at CSIR-IGIB, New Delhi, highlighting India’s first indigenous CRISPR-based therapy for sickle cell disease.
EU draft list keeps India eligible for aquaculture exports beyond September 2026
The European Union included India in its revised draft list on 12 May 2026, allowing continued seafood exports beyond September 2026.
India chairs CCDB for 2026-2028; CCRA technical body and certificate recognition facts
India was confirmed as Chair of the Common Criteria Development Board for April 2026-April 2028 in Tokyo, with MeitY and STQC handling the national role.
Tripura becomes first state to complete all deregulation priority areas under compliance reduction drive
On 15 May 2026, Tripura became the first Indian state to complete all 51 priority areas under Phase I and Phase II of the deregulation initiative.
Textiles Ministry and ICRIER sign MoU for evidence-based policy research in apparel sector
The Ministry of Textiles and ICRIER signed an MoU on 14 May 2026 to strengthen data-driven policy research for the textile and apparel sector.
MoMA holds national conclave on minorities welfare with AI and Bhagidari Se Bhagyoday theme
The Ministry of Minority Affairs held a national conclave on 14 May 2026 to integrate AI into welfare delivery and Haj cycle 2027 planning.
Akash Ambani named Managing Director of Jio Platforms for five years
Jio Platforms appointed Akash Ambani as Managing Director on 9 April 2026 for a five-year term ahead of its planned IPO.
CTBC Bank opens first Taiwanese branch in GIFT City, Gujarat on 13 May 2026
CTBC Bank became the first Taiwanese bank to open a branch in GIFT City on 13 May 2026, expanding cross-border finance links with India.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s book Apnapan on Narendra Modi to launch on 26 May 2026
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch Apnapan on 26 May 2026 at NASC Complex, New Delhi, with Venkaiah Naidu and H. D. Deve Gowda unveiling it.
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension and June 2-3 talks: key diplomatic developments
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the ceasefire, with further talks scheduled for June 2-3.
Telangana high-speed rail corridors: land acquisition for depots in Kokapet and Shamshabad
Telangana has been asked to speed up land acquisition for high-speed rail corridors and rail depots at Kokapet and Shamshabad.