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Monday, 11 May 2026

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SciencePIBPrime Minister Office01

PM extends greetings on National Technology Day

The Prime Minister extended greetings on National Technology Day, observed each year on 11 May. The day is relevant for Pokhran-II commemoration, scientific milestones, innovation policy and India self-reliance in science.

Read sourcePrelims: National Technology Day, Pokhran-II | Mains: GS III - Science, defence
PolityPIBUnion Public Service Commission02

UPSC notifies Direct Recruitment to various posts in Government of India

UPSC notified Direct Recruitment to various posts in the Government of India. The notification is relevant for central recruitment, public service careers and constitutional commissions under Article 320.

UPSC, Article 320
SchemesPIBMinistry of Rural Development03

Viksit Bharat G RAM G Act to commence across rural India from 1 July 2026

The Rural Development Ministry said the historic commencement of the Viksit Bharat G RAM G Act across rural India is scheduled from 1 July 2026. The legislation is relevant for guarantee for rural employment and livelihoods, evolution beyond MGNREGA and Viksit Bharat agenda.

Read sourcePrelims: Viksit Bharat G RAM G Act | Mains: GS II - Rural welfare, GS III - Employment
SchemesPIBPIB Headquarters04

PIB publishes backgrounder on Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act 2025

PIB published an explainer on the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act 2025. The backgrounder is relevant for guarantee-based rural employment framework, social-security architecture and post-MGNREGA evolution.

Read sourcePrelims: G RAM G Act 2025 | Mains: GS II - Rural employment guarantee
HistoryPIBPrime Minister Office05

PM visits Somnath Temple

The Prime Minister visited the Somnath Temple, marking the heritage and reconstruction of the site. The visit is relevant for cultural heritage, post-Independence reconstruction history and pilgrimage circuits.

Read sourcePrelims: Somnath Temple | Mains: GS I - Cultural heritage, history
DefencePIBMinistry of Defence06

Operation Sindoor 88-Hour Commemorative Run held 7-10 May

The Defence Ministry announced the Operation Sindoor 88 Hours Commemorative Run held from 7 to 10 May. The event is relevant for military commemoration, public engagement and remembrance of cross-border operations.

Read sourcePrelims: Operation Sindoor | Mains: GS III - Defence, civic engagement
EconomyPIBMinistry of Textiles07

National Jute Board rolls out Jute Crop Information System

The Textiles Ministry said the National Jute Board played a transformative role in implementing the Jute Crop Information System (JCIS). The system is relevant for jute sector, GIS-based agri-data, MSP support and rural value chains.

Read sourcePrelims: JCIS, Jute Board | Mains: GS III - Agri-data, textiles
EnvironmentPIBMinistry of Education08

IIT Gandhinagar study finds urban greening must be tailored to climate and city design

The Education Ministry highlighted an IIT Gandhinagar study finding that urban greening must be tailored to climate and city design. The study is relevant for urban heat resilience, sustainable cities and climate adaptation.

Read sourcePrelims: urban heat island | Mains: GS III - Urban climate, sustainability
EnvironmentPIBMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change09

Bhupender Yadav calls for corporate funding for habitat restoration

The Environment Minister said corporate funding is essential for habitat restoration, technology-driven monitoring and community-based conservation of big cats. The remarks are relevant for biodiversity finance, CSR and conservation models.

Read sourcePrelims: IBCA, CSR | Mains: GS III - Conservation finance
EconomyPIBMinistry of Mines10

Mines Ministry to launch second tranche of limestone block auctions in J&K

The Mines Ministry announced the launch of a second tranche of limestone block auctions in Jammu and Kashmir to drive industrial growth. The auction is relevant for mineral economy, J&K industrialisation and transparent block allocation.

Read sourcePrelims: limestone auctions | Mains: GS III - Mineral economy