Daily Current Affairs: 15 May 2026

India

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India launches 'Mission Mausam' to boost weather forecasting
The Union Cabinet approved 'Mission Mausam' with a budget of ₹2,000 crore to enhance weather surveillance, forecasting, and climate resilience. The mission aims to improve accuracy in predicting extreme weather events, benefiting agriculture and disaster management.
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PM Modi inaugurates new Parliament annexe building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament annexe building, which includes modern facilities and increased seating capacity. This is part of the Central Vista redevelopment project and aims to accommodate the growing number of MPs.
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India and EU sign free trade agreement after 15 years of negotiations
India and the European Union signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) covering goods, services, and investment. The deal is expected to boost bilateral trade by 30% and create new opportunities in sectors like pharmaceuticals and IT.

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G7 summit begins in Japan with focus on Ukraine and Indo-Pacific
The 50th G7 summit commenced in Hiroshima, Japan, with leaders discussing support for Ukraine, economic security, and Indo-Pacific stability. India was invited as a guest country, highlighting its growing global role.
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WHO declares end of COVID-19 global health emergency
The World Health Organization officially declared that COVID-19 no longer constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), marking a symbolic end to the pandemic phase. However, it cautioned that the virus remains a threat.
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China launches new crew to Tiangong space station
China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station aboard Shenzhou-18, continuing its space program. The mission includes experiments and spacewalks, furthering China's ambitions in space exploration.

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50% for seventh time
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee decided to maintain the repo rate at 6.50% due to inflation concerns. This decision aims to balance growth and price stability, with GDP growth projected at 7% for FY25.
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India's GDP growth revised to 7.2% for FY24
The National Statistical Office revised India's GDP growth for FY24 to 7.2%, up from the earlier estimate of 7%. This reflects strong performance in manufacturing and services sectors.

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ISRO successfully tests reusable launch vehicle prototype
ISRO conducted a successful landing experiment of its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) prototype at the Chitradurga test range. This brings India closer to developing cost-effective space access technology.

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Indian women's cricket team wins T20 World Cup
The Indian women's cricket team defeated Australia by 5 runs in the final to win the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. This is India's first title in the tournament, with Smriti Mandhana named Player of the Match.

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Author Geetanjali Shree wins International Booker Prize 2026
Geetanjali Shree won the International Booker Prize for her novel 'Tomb of Sand' (translated from Hindi). She is the first Indian author to win this prestigious award, highlighting Indian literature on a global stage.

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