Current Affairs MAY 2026

25. CBI Launches AI-Based Chatbot 'ABHAY' The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched an AI-based chatbot named "ABHAY". It aims to protect citizens against cyber fraud and digital arrest scams. 26. Mission Karmayogi The iGOT Karmayogi Platform completed 5 years. More than 1 crore learners have been onboarded. It serves as a digital learning platform for the capacity building of civil servants. Mission Karmayogi is the Government of India's National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB), launched on September 2, 2020, to transform public servants into a future-ready, citizen-centric workforce. Core Objectives FRAC (Framework of Roles, Activities and Competencies): Maps specific roles, activities, and required competencies for every government position 27. Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2026 Held in New Delhi, India. Theme: "Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance." Organised by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in collaboration with ISRO and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI). ISRO Full form: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Established: 15 August 1969 Predecessor: INCOSPAR, established in 1962 Founder/visionary: Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka Administrative department: Department of Space (DoS), Government of India DoS established: 1972 Main objective: Development and application of space technology for national needs. Major applications: Communication, TV broadcasting, meteorology, remote sensing, resource management and navigation. Major launch vehicles: PSLV – Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle GSLV – Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Key centres: VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram – Launch vehicles URSC, Bengaluru – Satellites SDSC, Sriharikota – Integration and launching LPSC, Valiamala/Bengaluru – Liquid and cryogenic propulsion SAC, Ahmedabad – Communication/remote-sensing payloads and applications NRSC, Hyderabad – Remote-sensing data reception, processing and dissemination Leadership: ISRO is headed by the Chairman of ISRO, who also serves as Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission. 28. Bharat Forecast System (BFS) Launched by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). India's first indigenously developed high-resolution weather forecasting system. 29. SECL Signs MoU with C-DAC SECL (South Eastern Coalfields Limited) signed an MoU with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). Objective: To use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) for improving coal mine safety and operational efficiency. 30. Ministry of Agriculture launched the CROPIC Initiative CROPIC stands for Collection of Real-Time Observations & Photo of Crops. Aims to strengthen crop monitoring and improve agricultural data collection through real-time field observations. 31. First National Mediation Conference Organised by the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice. Venue: New Delhi. Theme focused on promoting institutional mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in India. 32. Global Wind Day 2026 Observed on: 15 June. Theme: "Powering the Future with Wind." 33. World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Observed on: 17 June. Theme: "Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities." Date: June 17 every year. Origin: Established in 1994 by the United Nations General Assembly (Resolution A/RES/49/115) to commemorate the adoption of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). 2026 Theme: "Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.", aligning with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. 2026 Global Host: Kenya hosted the main global observance, 34. International Day of Yoga 2026 Observed on: 21 June. Theme: "Yoga for One Earth, One Health." 35. International Olympic Day Observed on: 23 June. Promotes participation in sports and physical activity across the world. Design: Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic Games, designed the rings in 1913. The Rings: The five rings represent the union of the five inhabited continents (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania) and the gathering of athletes from across the world. The Colors: The combination of the five colors plus the white background includes at least one color found on the national flag of every country in the world. First Use: The symbol first appeared on a flag flown at the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Games. 36. World MSME Day Observed on: 27 June. Highlights the contribution of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to economic growth, employment, and innovation.