Current Affairs 15 May 2026

Fuel prices increased by ₹3/litre due to global energy disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz conflict.

 

The ECI ordered a Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in 16 States and 3 UTs to update electoral rolls.

 

 

The ₹189.79 crore Mizoram Ginger Mission was launched to boost ginger farming and processing infrastructure.

 

The Amended BharatNet Programme will connect 13,426 Gram Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh with ₹2,432 crore funding.

 

 

India banned sugar exports till September 30, 2026, to maintain domestic supply amid El Niño concerns.

 

Import duty on gold and silver was raised from 6% to 15% to protect forex reserves and curb imports.

 

 

The Union Cabinet approved ₹37,500 crore for coal and lignite gasification projects to strengthen clean energy.

 

India and the UAE signed key agreements on defence, AI, petroleum reserves, and infrastructure investments.

 

 

Assam completed its first legal export of agarwood chips to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

 

Chile sent a high-level delegation to India to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

 

 

Dhruva Space received ₹105 crore funding for Project Garud to manufacture 500–600 satellites annually.

 

IndiaAI Mission partnered with Karya and launched the IP Catalyst initiative to strengthen India’s AI ecosystem.

 

 

Rare Himalayan brown bears were spotted in Himachal Pradesh’s Rakchham Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary, boosting conservation efforts.

 

Laura Wolvaardt won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for April.

 

National & International Days – 16 May

 

International Day of Living Together in Peace – Promotes peace, tolerance, inclusion, and harmony among people worldwide. (UNESCO)

International Day of Light – Celebrated by UNESCO to highlight the importance of light science and technology in daily life. (UNESCO)

Sikkim State Day (India) – Marks the day Sikkim became the 22nd state of India on 16 May 1975.