This edition covers the most significant national and international developments from 17th May to 23rd May 2026. Designed for competitive exam aspirants, this compilation provides high-yield facts on policy changes, judicial rulings, and global events.

Stay updated with our weekly current affairs summary, curated to help you revise efficiently for upcoming government exams. Each section is structured to highlight critical data points, ensuring you grasp the core information required for your next test.

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National

• SC Maternity Leave Ruling — The Supreme Court ruled that maternity benefits under the Social Security Code, 2020, apply to all adoptive mothers regardless of the child's age, citing Articles 14 and 21.
• Andhra Population Incentive — Andhra Pradesh launched a population management policy offering financial incentives to combat declining fertility rates and support demographic stability.
• New Kerala CM Sworn In — Congress leader V.D. Satheesan took oath as Kerala's Chief Minister following the UDF's victory in the April 2026 assembly elections.
• Euthanasia for Rabid Dogs — The Supreme Court allowed the euthanasia of dangerous or rabid stray dogs, emphasizing public safety while mandating compliance with the 2023 ABC Rules.

International

• ISIS Leader Killed — The second-in-command of ISIS, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, was eliminated in a precision strike in Borno State, Nigeria, marking a major blow to the terror network.
• Ebola Health Emergency — The WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern due to the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the DRC, which has now reached Kampala, Uganda.
• PM Modi Honoured by Sweden — Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Sweden's highest civil honour, the Commander Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Polar Star, during his visit.

Science & Tech

• JANANI Platform Launched — The Ministry of Health launched the JANANI platform to provide end-to-end digital tracking of maternal and child healthcare services across the country.
• Marine Gas Turbine Facility — Bharat Forge will establish India's first private Marine Gas Turbine repair and development complex in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Sports

• BSF Everest Expedition — The BSF's first all-women mountaineering team successfully scaled Mount Everest on 21st May 2026 as part of the force's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Quick One-Liners — Memorise These

• New UIDAI CEO: IAS officer Saurabh Vijay
• Exercise PRAGATI 2026 location: Umroi, Meghalaya
• India's Crude Death Rate (2024): 6.4 per 1,000
• Total Fertility Rate (2024): 1.9 children per woman
• Anand Marriage Act (1909) implementation in Sikkim: 1 June 2026
• CAFE III norms period: 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032
• Operation Navjeevan: Jharkhand Police anti-Maoist initiative
• India's 2nd largest export market (April 2026): Singapore
• Borno State is located in: Northeast Nigeria
• Bundibugyo virus is a strain of: Ebola
• Supreme Court bench for stray dog case: Justices Nath, Mehta, Anjaria
• BSF Diamond Jubilee Everest team leader: Not specified
• Number of nations in Exercise PRAGATI 2026: 12
• International Big Cat Alliance headquarters: India
• BNS stands for: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Key Full-Forms & Terms

• JANANI: Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care
• SAED: Special Additional Excise Duty
• CCPA: Central Consumer Protection Authority
• PHEIC: Public Health Emergency of International Concern
• CAFE: Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency
• ADAS: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
• BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
• AHTU: Anti-Human Trafficking Unit

Compiled and rewritten by Rozgar Update for study reference. Facts are summarised from publicly available weekly current-affairs material; always verify from official sources.