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Daily Current Affairs Digest | 12th May 2026
Daily Current Affairs Digest | 12th May 2026
1. India to Host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi
India will host the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) in New Delhi from 28 to 31 May 2026. The summit will be held in partnership with the African Union Commission and will witness the participation of several African leaders.
The India-Africa Forum Summit is an important diplomatic platform that strengthens cooperation between India and African nations. It focuses on areas such as trade, investment, education, health, technology, defence, climate action, and capacity building.
For UPSC, this development is important under India-Africa relations, Global South cooperation, and India’s foreign policy priorities.
2. Union Government Notifies 1% Construction Welfare Cess
The Union government has notified a 1% cess on employers’ total construction cost under the Social Security Code, 2020. The proceeds from this cess will be used for the welfare funds of construction workers.
This cess is aimed at supporting workers in the building and construction sector through welfare measures such as health assistance, education support, social security benefits, and other labour welfare initiatives.
This update is relevant for topics such as labour welfare, social security, informal sector workers, and Social Security Code, 2020.
3. China Develops AI-Powered Technology to Convert Wastewater into Fertiliser
China has developed an AI-powered electrochemical technology that converts nitrate-rich wastewater into ammonia fertiliser. The process uses a dual-atom catalyst and operates at room temperature.
This is significant because the traditional Haber-Bosch process used for ammonia production requires high temperature and pressure, consuming large amounts of energy. The new method may help reduce pollution while also producing useful fertiliser.
This development is important for science and technology, green chemistry, wastewater management, sustainable agriculture, and climate-friendly industrial processes.
4. Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Act, 2025 Notified
The Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 was notified on 11 May 2026. It will replace MGNREGA nationwide from 1 July 2026.
The new law is expected to reshape rural employment and livelihood security in India. Since MGNREGA has been one of India’s most important rural welfare schemes, this replacement will be a major development in rural governance and employment policy.
For exams, this topic is important under rural development, poverty alleviation, employment generation, and welfare schemes.
5. West Bengal Announces Annapurna Bhandar Scheme
West Bengal has announced the Annapurna Bhandar Scheme, which will provide ₹3,000 monthly Direct Benefit Transfer support to eligible women from 1 June 2026.
The scheme will replace the existing Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme. The objective is to provide greater financial support to women and strengthen social welfare delivery through DBT.
This development is relevant for women’s welfare, state government schemes, DBT mechanism, and inclusive development.
6. CJI Launches “One Case, One Data” and AI Chatbot “Su Sahay”
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant launched the “One Case, One Data” initiative and the AI chatbot “Su Sahay” to unify judicial data across India’s court system.
The initiative aims to improve judicial data management, reduce duplication, and make case-related information more accessible and efficient. The AI chatbot is expected to assist users in navigating judicial information and services.
This update is significant for judicial reforms, e-governance, AI in governance, and access to justice.
7. PM Modi to Visit UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy
Starting Friday, 15 May 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a six-day visit to the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy.
The visit aims to strengthen cooperation in areas such as energy, trade, defence, innovation, technology, investment, and Nordic cooperation. Such high-level diplomatic visits are important for expanding India’s global partnerships.
For UPSC, this is relevant under bilateral relations, India-Europe relations, energy diplomacy, and strategic partnerships.
8. Tamil Nadu Forms Singappen Special Task Force for Women’s Safety
Tamil Nadu has formed the Singappen Special Task Force for women’s safety and preventive protection across the state. The task force will function under the leadership of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
The initiative aims to strengthen preventive mechanisms, improve response systems, and enhance safety measures for women.
This topic is important for women’s safety, state governance, law and order, and social justice.
