Current Affairs 20th May 2026

Q.1. In May 2026, who was sworn in for a fifth term as Puducherry’s chief minister?
Ans. N Rangasamy
Q.2. What GDP growth projections did Moody’s provide for India in 2026 and 2027?
Ans. 6%
Q.3. Which platform launched CWG 2030 engagement efforts in 2026 in collaboration with SAI?
Ans. MyBharat
Q.4. What is the updated yearly release date for the NSO’s Provisional Estimates of Annual GDP and Q4 GDP?
Ans. June 7
Q.5. In May 2026, who was named Chairman of the BRISEC Chamber of Commerce & Industry?
Ans. Dr Harvansh Chawla
Q.6. Where is the Center for Development of Advanced Computing’s (C-DAC) main office?
Ans. Pune
Q.7. Which state hosted the May 2026 opening of the Bhimmandali Eco Heritage Site?
Ans. Odisha
Q.8. Which state started the Meri Rasoi Yojna in May 2026 to provide low-income families with free nutritious food kits?
Ans. Punjab
Q.9. On National Technology Day in 2026, which Ministry of Science & Technology-affiliated organization helped industry and start-ups adopt 13 indigenous innovations created by the Central Building Research Institute?
Ans. CSIR
Q.10. What is the updated gold and silver import duty rate that the Center announced in May 2026?
Ans. 15%