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Daily Current Affairs 19th May 2026
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
KERALA CM SWORN IN. V. D. Satheesan took oath as the new Chief Minister of Kerala, leading the United Democratic Front after Assembly elections.
SC VERDICT ON EUTHANASIA OF RABID DOGS. The Supreme Court of India permitted euthanasia of rabid, incurably sick, or dangerous stray dogs in public interest.
DELHI AIRPORT DRIVERLESS AIR TRAIN. Delhi International Airport Ltd plans India’s first automated people mover (driverless air train) project.
MARINE GAS TURBINE COMPLEX. Bharat Forge signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh Govt to set up a private marine gas turbine manufacturing facility.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
INDIA-VIETNAM MARITIME COOPERATION REVIEWED. India and Vietnam reviewed maritime and defence cooperation during bilateral meetings.
ECONOMY & INFRASTRUCTURE
Rupee volatility. Indian rupee recently crossed ₹96 per US dollar amid global market movements.
EXAM-LINKED FACTS
SPR STOCKPILE FACTS. India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve covers ~7 days of crude demand at ~5.5 mbpd compared to larger stocks held by other major economies.
UIDAI DATA DECISION. Andhra Pradesh High Court directed UIDAI to share Aadhaar data for forgery probe under specified legal provisions.
SUPREME COURT BAIL CLARIFICATION. SC clarified on bail under UAPA Section 43-D(5), emphasising Article 21 rights in prolonged incarceration cases.
SPORTS & MISCELLANEOUS
EVEREST RECORD. Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa scaled Mount Everest a record ~32 times.