NS Raja Subramani, Jan Suraksha Schemes & 14 Key Stories

1. NS Raja Subramani Appointed Next CDS

The Government of India appointed Lt Gen (retd) NS Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and he will assume office on May 30, 2026
He will succeed General Anil Chauhan, whose tenure concludes later this month
NS Raja Subramani is known for his extensive military leadership and operational experience
The appointment comes at a crucial time for India’s military reforms and theatreisation plans
The CDS is responsible for improving coordination among the Army, Navy, and Air Force

The government appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of the Naval Staff from May 31, 2026
He will lead the Indian Navy during a period of growing maritime security challenges
Vice Admiral Swaminathan has served in several important command and operational roles
His appointment is expected to strengthen naval modernisation and preparedness
The Indian Navy plays a major role in protecting India’s maritime interests

PMJJBY, PMSBY, and Atal Pension Yojana completed 11 years with over 94 crore combined enrolments
The schemes aim to expand financial security and insurance coverage in India
Thousands of crores have been settled as insurance and pension claims
The government launched these schemes in 2015 to support the economically weaker sections
Jan Suraksha schemes have significantly improved social security inclusion across the country

The government introduced QR-code-enabled identity cards for Census 2027 enumerators
The move aims to improve transparency and digital verification during the census process
Enumerators will use digital tools and mobile applications for data collection
The Census will also include self-enumeration and live monitoring systems
Census 2027 is expected to become India’s most technology-driven population survey

The Supreme Court proposed a permanent women-only Vice-President post in the SCBA from the 2027-28 election cycle
The proposal aims to increase women’s representation in legal leadership positions
SCBA stands for Supreme Court Bar Association
The initiative reflects growing emphasis on gender inclusivity in the judiciary
The proposal was discussed during proceedings related to SCBA elections

Retired Karnataka High Court judge Justice Ramachandra Huddar was appointed Chairperson of Karnataka’s Admission Overseeing Committee
The committee monitors transparency and fairness in professional course admissions
Justice Huddar has extensive judicial and administrative experience
The appointment aims to strengthen regulation in higher education admissions
The AOC plays a key role in supervising private professional institutions

Suvendu Adhikari became West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister after BJP won 207 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections
The victory marked a major political shift in West Bengal politics
BJP secured a strong majority defeating the ruling Trinamool Congress
Suvendu Adhikari previously served as Leader of Opposition in the state assembly
The election result is considered a historic breakthrough for BJP in Bengal

Maharashtra approved a ₹500 crore Compressed Biogas Policy to promote renewable energy projects
The policy focuses on waste-to-energy and clean fuel generation
It aims to attract private investment in green energy infrastructure
Compressed Biogas can help reduce pollution and fossil fuel dependence
Maharashtra aims to become a leading state in bio-energy production

Odisha emerged as the top-performing state in PMAY-U 2.0 with over 2,000 houses completed by May 2026
The scheme focuses on providing affordable housing to urban poor families
Odisha achieved rapid construction and beneficiary allocation under the programme
PMAY-U 2.0 aims to strengthen urban housing infrastructure across India
The performance highlights Odisha’s effective implementation of welfare schemes

Jharkhand recorded a 0% primary school dropout rate in 2024-25, showing major improvement in education outcomes
The dropout rate was 6.41% in 2014-15 before the latest improvement
Government education reforms and awareness campaigns contributed to the achievement
Improved school infrastructure and student support programmes played a key role
The achievement reflects progress in strengthening primary education access

Aizawl hosted the first regional cooperative reform conference focused on North-East rural development
The conference discussed strengthening cooperative institutions and rural economies
Representatives from multiple North-Eastern states participated in the event
The discussions focused on sustainable development and local entrepreneurship
The initiative aims to improve cooperative governance in the region

India hosted ISO TC 20/SC 14 meetings on Space Systems and Operations in New Delhi
Delegates from 13 countries participated in the international meetings
The event focused on global cooperation in space technology standards
India’s growing role in the international space sector was highlighted during the meetings
ISRO and other agencies discussed future collaboration opportunities

India chaired the first BRICS SME Working Group Meeting under its 2026 BRICS Presidency
The discussions focused on MSME finance, fintech solutions, and digital inclusion
Member countries explored ways to strengthen small business cooperation
MSMEs were recognised as key drivers of economic growth and employment
India highlighted digital public infrastructure models during the meeting

India introduced a digital framework for Census 2027 using mobile apps and self-enumeration portals
The census process will include live monitoring and digital verification systems
Enumerators will use technology-driven tools for real-time data collection
Citizens may also receive self-enumeration options through online platforms
The initiative aims to improve efficiency, transparency, and data accuracy