National News & Governance

• Rozgar Mela: PM to hand out 51,000 appointment letters – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute appointment letters to 51,000 newly recruited youth today at Rozgar Melas organised across 47 cities – a big push for government jobs.

• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in India – Marco Rubio has reached Kolkata and is scheduled to meet PM Modi later to discuss strategic ties – a crucial diplomatic visit.

National Governance & Policy

• The controversy surrounding the NEET-UG Examination deepened after NTA officials informed a Parliamentary panel that the exam had to be cancelled because paper leaks had seriously damaged its credibility and fairness.
• The Central Government is considering a proposal to divide the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to create a separate department dedicated exclusively to managing Delhi’s fast-growing urban infrastructure challenges.

National News & Governance

• Anti-Terrorism Day is being observed across India today, with schools, government offices, and public institutions conducting pledge ceremonies to promote peace, unity, and non-violence.
• A severe heatwave continues to grip New Delhi as temperatures crossed 45°C in several areas. Authorities have kept GRAP-1 emergency heat measures active while electricity demand touched record levels.

National & State News

1. Delhi Heatwave Peaks: Temperatures in the national capital have crossed a scorching 45°C. The Met office has forecast severe heatwave conditions until May 25, prompting authorities to invoke GRAP 1 (Graded Response Action Plan) measures.

2. Summer Relief for Workers: In response to the extreme heat, the Delhi government has begun distributing specialized summer kits—including ORS sachets and sun caps—to construction workers across the city.

 National Governance & Competitive Exams

• UPSC to release provisional answer key immediately after prelims – In a major relief for civil services aspirants, the UPSC announced it will begin releasing the Provisional Answer Key for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination right after the exam. Candidates can raise objections through the new "QPRep" portal until May 31 – a transparency boost.

• CAPF Bill 2026 faces officer protests – The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, which formalises IPS deputation quotas for senior leadership roles, continues to face strong protests from serving and retired cadre officers concerned about career stagnation – a heated debate in security circles.