Daily Current Affairs 21th May 2026

National & Government

PM Narendra Modi returns to Delhi after concluding UAE–Europe tour; talks with Italy on trade, technology & security. India plans deeper cooperation under a Special Strategic Partnership with Italy. Delhi–NCR likely to see 46 °C heatwave conditions with IMD alerts issued. Govt proposes to amend anti-doping law with tougher penalties. CBSE’s new three-language formula rollout faces pushback from educators. Tens of thousands of Kedarnath pilgrims rescued after landslide in Uttarakhand. A long taxi/auto strike begins in Delhi affecting transport services.

International

Global headlines include health, entertainment, and international figures in news bulletins today. (Key world events continue to unfold.)

Judiciary & Policy

Supreme Court has linked public safety matters like stray dog management to fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, noting freedom of movement and safety are part of right to life.

Important Facts for Exams

The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is critical for global energy transit. The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait links the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. These are frequent UPSC/SSC GK points.