Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 30 May 2026, Daily Roundup

 Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 30 May 2026, Daily Roundup

 Current Affairs – 30 May 2026

National Affairs

1. NFHS-6 Findings Released: The Ministry of Health released the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) report. India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) remained stable at 2.0, below replacement level (2.1), indicating demographic stabilisation. Child stunting declined to 29.3%, while obesity among women increased to 30.7%. Health insurance coverage rose to 60.2%, largely due to Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY).
2. National Seed Reserve for Farmers: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a National Seed Reserve of 1.74 lakh quintals to ensure adequate seed supply for farmers during the Kharif Campaign 2026.
3. CBSE Post-Result Portal Opens from June 1: CBSE announced that its Post-Result Activities Portal will be operational from 1 June, facilitating verification, re-evaluation, and related student services.
4. ToFEI App Launched: Ahead of World No Tobacco Day, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava launched the pilot Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) App to monitor tobacco-free compliance in schools and colleges.
5. Leadership Change in Karnataka: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted the resignation of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, paving the way for D.K. Shivakumar to assume office.
6. IMD Monsoon Forecast : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted below-normal rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon (June–September)

International Current Affairs

1. Myanmar President Visits India: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing began a five-day visit to India, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, connectivity, and regional security.
2. India Pays Tribute to UN Peacekeepers: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar honoured United Nations Peacekeepers on the occasion of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, recognising their role in global peace and security.
3. Border Security Incident: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) arrested two Thai nationals attempting illegal entry into Nepal through the Indo–Nepal border near Panitanki (West Bengal) using fake immigration stamps.

Global Geopolitical Crisis

1. US–Iran Ceasefire Talks Advance: Indirect diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran progressed significantly, with both sides reviewing a 60-day ceasefire extension agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear negotiations.
2. Oil Tanker Clears Strait of Hormuz: An oil tanker carrying petroleum supplies for India successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns regarding fuel shortages amid West Asian tensions.
3. Ebola Outbreak in Congo: The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), prompting coordinated travel advisories by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
4. Ukraine–Sweden Defence Cooperation: Ukraine and Sweden signed a defence cooperation declaration, with Sweden announcing a €2.7 billion military aid package, including plans for Gripen fighter jets.

Defence

1. ₹70,000 Crore Submarine Project Cleared:  to build next-generation conventional submarines domestically, significantly strengthening India’s underwater naval capabilities. Final approval rests with the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS).
2. India Offers Extended-Range BrahMos to Philippines: India offered the extended-range BrahMos missile system to the Philippines, expanding defence cooperation and strengthening Manila’s maritime defence in the South China Sea.
3. INS Sudarshini Completes Atlantic Voyage: Indian Navy vessel INS Sudarshini completed a historic trans-Atlantic passage under the Lokayan 26 Expedition, strengthening maritime diplomacy and naval training outreach.

Science & Technology

1. India Advances Semiconductor Ecosystem: Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, and Intel representatives witnessed an MoU on semiconductor substrate manufacturing, strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
2. IIMC Launches AI Media Academy: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) launched the Artificial Intelligence in Media & Entertainment (AIME) Academy in New Delhi to promote AI-based media education.
3. NITI Aayog Semiconductor Roadmap 2035: NITI Aayog unveiled the Semiconductor Industry Ecosystem Roadmap 2035, targeting $120–150 billion domestic semiconductor output by 2035.
4. Canine Distemper Threat to Asiatic Lions: Wildlife experts raised concerns over Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) outbreaks in Gir, Gujarat, threatening the concentrated population of Asiatic Lions.

Sports

1. IPL 2026 – Gujarat Titans Reach Final: Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026 at Mullanpur, entering the final. Shubman Gill was named Player of the Match.
2. India Women Tour of England: India Women prepared for the 2nd T20I against England Women at Bristol as part of the England Tour 2026.
3. Vinesh Phogat Selection Trial Case: The Supreme Court declined interference in the Delhi High Court order allowing wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 selection trials.
4. The official wrestling selection trials for the upcoming Asian Games (to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan) witnessed a major upset as elite Olympian Vinesh Phogat was knocked out in a tense 4-6 semifinal bout against Meenakshi Goyat in the 53kg category.

Global Observance

1. Goa Statehood Day – 30 May : Goa celebrated Statehood Day, marking its transition from a Union Territory to India’s 25th state in 1987 following the 56th Constitutional Amendment Act.
2. World No Tobacco Day (Observed on 31 May): India intensified anti-tobacco efforts with the launch of the ToFEI App, ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2026.

Miscellaneous One-Liners Current Affairs

• Judiciary: Supreme Court directed all High Courts to pronounce reserved judgments within three months.
• Jammu & Kashmir: Railway traffic to Jammu to resume fully from 31 May after bridge restoration work.
• Kutch, Gujarat: Home Minister Amit Shah to visit the strategic Harami Nala creek area along the India–Pakistan border.
• Chhattisgarh: Raipur Municipal Corporation recognised nationally for its “Rainwater Revolution” model.
• Education: Technical glitches during CUET-UG 2026 raised concerns over digital examination infrastructure.
• SEBI: Increase observed in Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments on Social Stock Exchanges.
• Teacher Eligibility: The Supreme Court reaffirmed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) as mandatory for in-service teachers under the RTE Act.