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Gujarat and Tamil Nadu to Get Shared Space Tech Hubs: A Big Boost for Private Space Industry

May 23, 2026

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On 22 May 2026, the Department of Space approved the establishment of Common Technical Facilities in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. These facilities are shared engineering hubs. They will provide testing, validation, and integration infrastructure for space hardware. The facilities are designed for startups and large industries that need access to expensive rocket and satellite testing equipment. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) will be involved in developing these hubs. This move will help India’s private space sector grow faster.

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Saudi Arabia Joins India International Big Cat Alliance: Now 26 Members Strong

May 23, 2026

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On 22 May 2026, Saudi Arabia became the newest member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). The alliance now has 26 member countries and five observer nations. The IBCA is an India-led global initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023. It works for the conservation of seven big cat species: tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and puma. Saudi Arabia’s joining strengthens the alliance’s reach in West Asia.

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RBI Approves Record ₹2.86 Lakh Crore Dividend to Government for 2025-26

May 23, 2026

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On 22 May 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved a dividend of ₹2,86,588.46 crore for the Central Government. This is for the accounting year 2025-26. The amount is the largest surplus transfer in RBI’s history. It is 6.7% higher than the ₹2.69 lakh crore transferred in 2024-25. The decision was taken at the 623rd meeting of RBI’s Central Board of Directors in Mumbai. Governor Sanjay Malhotra chaired the meeting. This dividend will help the government manage its finances and reduce its fiscal deficit.

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UN Nuclear Talks Fail Again: What It Means for World Peace

May 23, 2026

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On 22 May 2026, nuclear non-proliferation talks at the United Nations failed for the third time in a row. The conference was reviewing the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which is the most important agreement for controlling nuclear weapons. Previous reviews in 2015 and 2022 also ended without success. Negotiators could not agree on a final document. Experts say the treaty still exists, but its legitimacy is now weaker.

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India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-1 Missile from Chandipur: A Boost to Strategic Deterrence

May 23, 2026

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On 22 May 2026, India successfully test-launched the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile. The test was conducted from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. The Strategic Forces Command, which manages India’s nuclear arsenal, oversaw the launch. The Agni-1 missile is a single-stage, solid-fuelled, road-mobile system. It has a strike range of 700-900 km and can carry a payload of up to 1,000 kg. The test validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.

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