23 May 2026 Current Affairs

Daily CA One-Liner: May 23 

• The government announced plans to increase the annual income eligibility limit for ration cards from ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh, aiming to expand welfare support to more families.
• India approved major infrastructure and hydropower projects linked to the Chenab River with a total investment of nearly ₹2,600 crore to strengthen energy and regional development.

• The Delhi Forest Department proposed the development of “Vaman Van,” an interactive biodiversity space designed to encourage environmental learning and conservation awareness.
• India’s flagship wildlife conservation initiative Project Cheetah reached a major milestone as the cheetah population rose to 53, including 33 cubs born in India.
• Taiwan Travelogue won the International Booker Prize 2026, bringing global attention to Taiwan’s literary heritage.
• Kantha embroidery artist Tripti Mukherjee will receive the Padma Shri for preserving and promoting the traditional Kantha art of West Bengal.
• Soumya Swaminathan was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the most respected recognitions in global scientific research.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Peace Park, strengthening symbolic ties between India and South Korea.
• East Bengal FC won the Indian Super League 2026 title for the first time, ending a 22-year wait for a major domestic league championship.
• The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority organised the Atal Pension Yojana Annual Felicitation Programme in New Delhi.
• Bajaj General Insurance Limited launched “My Health Care Plan Edge+”, a next-generation health insurance product designed for individuals and families.
• National Commodities and Derivatives Exchange introduced India’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract named “RAINMUMBAI”.
• ICRA Limited revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2026–27 downward from 6.5% to 6.2%.
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers launched INS Sanghmitra, the first of four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Navy.
• The Indian Army and Indian Navy signed a Memorandum of Association to strengthen inter-service coordination and operational cooperation.
• Union Minister Jitendra Singh dedicated the UMMID programme for rare genetic disorders and inherited diseases to the nation.
• India successfully conducted consecutive trials of the “Suryastra” Universal Rocket Launcher System with accurate strike capability up to 300 kilometres.
• The Technology Development Board signed an agreement with Ansoz Creations Private Limited to support technology development initiatives.
• The Anusandhan National Research Foundation selected 10 Centres of Excellence under its flagship Convergence Research Programme.
• Russia successfully tested the RS-28 Sarmat Intercontinental Ballistic Missile from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.
• Researchers discovered a new giant dinosaur species, Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, considered the largest dinosaur discovered in Southeast Asia.
• Neelam Shami Rao launched the Bharat Tex 2026 Event App as a unified digital platform for India’s global textile event.
• Kami Rita Sherpa created history by climbing Mount Everest for a record 32nd time.