Karnataka Space Initiative [State]
Karnataka has set up India’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru to boost research, skill development, startup support, and cross-sector applications.
Soyuz-5 Rocket Test [Space & Tech]
Russia successfully tested the Soyuz-5 rocket from Kazakhstan. It can carry up to 17 tonnes and aims to lower satellite launch costs and improve efficiency.
INS Mahendragiri Delivered [Defence]
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited delivered the stealth frigate Mahendragiri under Project-17A to the Indian Navy. It will be commissioned as INS Mahendragiri.
Dijo Kappan Passes Away [Obituary]
Dijo Kappan, known for his work in consumer rights, has passed away.
Barrier-Free Tolling System [India’s 1st]
Nitin Gadkari launched India’s first MLFF (barrier-less tolling) system near Surat on the Delhi–Mumbai Highway (NH-48).
Whitley Awards 2026 Winners [Award]
Barkha Subba and Parveen Shaikh received the Whitley Awards for protecting species like the Himalayan salamander and Indian skimmer.
Gig Workers Grievance System [State]
Karnataka introduced India’s first digital grievance platform for gig workers to address issues like payments and working conditions.
UPI Turns 10 [National]
Unified Payments Interface, launched in 2016 by NPCI under RBI, completes 10 years and remains key to India’s digital payments growth.
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026
The pilgrimage will be held from June to August 2026 with 20 batches of 50 pilgrims each, travelling via Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) and Nathu La Pass (Sikkim).
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