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Daily Current Affairs 22th May 2026
🇮🇳 India & Governance
The Quad foreign ministers (India, US, Japan, Australia) will meet in New Delhi on May 26 to strengthen Indo-Pacific cooperation and strategic coordination.
UPSC announced major Civil Services Exam reforms, including immediate prelims answer-key release and AI-based evaluation checks aimed at transparency and efficiency.
The Supreme Court reportedly upheld the validity of caste enumeration initiatives and rejected pleas challenging the exercise.
India and Italy elevated bilateral ties to a “special strategic partnership,” including stronger defence and technology cooperation.
🌍 International Affairs
India and the African Union postponed the India–Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi because of the Ebola outbreak situation in parts of Africa.
Russia–China strategic closeness is drawing attention due to its implications for India’s security and Indo-Pacific balance.
At the India–Nordic Summit, green technology, 6G collaboration, Arctic research, and Blue Economy cooperation emerged as key outcomes.
💹 Economy & Environment
India’s crude oil imports reportedly declined in volume during April, but the import bill increased sharply due to higher global prices.
Heatwave conditions intensified across North India, with Chandigarh recording temperatures above 44°C for a second consecutive day.
Discussions around a possible El Niño development during May–June are raising concerns over monsoon variability and agricultural impact in India.
🧬 Science, Environment & Biodiversity
Maharashtra completed documentation of over 23,000 wetlands, an important step for conservation planning and ecological mapping.
Current biodiversity discussions include species conservation and climate-linked ecosystem risks highlighted in recent environment reports.
🛡️ Security & Internal Affairs
Union Home Minister Amit Shah outlined a development roadmap for Bastar while emphasizing efforts toward a “Naxal-free” region.
Debate around sedition trials and UAPA-related legal procedures continues in the Supreme Court and policy circles.