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Weekly Current Affairs 20 May 2026

·  Tamil Nadu got a new Chief Minister
What happened: Actor-turned-politician Vijay took oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Why important: This marks a major political shift in Tamil Nadu politics after decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance.
Exam Tip: Vijay became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in May 2026.

·  West Bengal got its first BJP Chief Minister
What happened: Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Why important: It is the first time BJP formed government in West Bengal.
Exam Tip: Suvendu Adhikari is the current CM of West Bengal.

·  Lt Gen N. S. Raja Subramani appointed as next CDS
What happened: Lt Gen N. S. Raja Subramani was appointed as India’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
Why important: CDS is India’s top military coordination post for all three armed forces.
Exam Tip: N. S. Raja Subramani will become India’s 3rd CDS.

·  India hosted multinational military exercise ‘PRAGATI 2026’
What happened: India organized the multinational military exercise PRAGATI 2026 in Meghalaya with participation from 12 countries.
Why important: It strengthens defence cooperation and Indo-Pacific regional security.
Exam Tip: PRAGATI 2026 was hosted in Umroi, Meghalaya.

·  India and UAE signed 7 strategic agreements
What happened: India and UAE signed seven major agreements during PM Modi’s UAE visit.
Why important: Agreements focused on trade, technology, energy, and defence cooperation.
Exam Tip: UAE remains one of India’s key strategic partners in West Asia.

·  Saurabh Vijay became new CEO of UIDAI
What happened: IAS officer Saurabh Vijay took charge as the CEO of UIDAI.
Why important: UIDAI manages Aadhaar, India’s largest digital identity system.
Exam Tip: UIDAI = Unique Identification Authority of India.

·  President approved increase in Supreme Court judges
What happened: The sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges increased from 34 to 38.
Why important: The move aims to reduce pending cases in the judiciary.
Exam Tip: New sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges = 38.

·  PM Modi received Norway’s top honour
What happened: PM Narendra Modi received the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit.
Why important: It reflects strengthening India-Norway diplomatic relations.
Exam Tip: Norway honoured PM Modi with its prestigious civilian award in May 2026.

·  India won 27 medals at Asian Boxing U15 Championships
What happened: Indian boxers secured 27 medals at the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026.
Why important: It highlights India’s growing dominance in youth boxing.
Exam Tip: India performed strongly in Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026.

·  Squadron Leader Saanya became first woman Cat-A Flying Instructor
What happened: Squadron Leader Saanya became the first woman in the Indian Air Force to earn Cat-A Qualified Flying Instructor status.
Why important: It is a historic achievement for women in Indian defence services.
Exam Tip: Cat-A QFI is one of the highest flying instructor qualifications in IAF.

Final Note for Students

Revise these points daily, practice multiple-choice questions weekly, and discuss current affairs aloud to improve confidence for written exams as well as interviews.