· 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.