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Daily Current Affairs – 14 May, 2026

    NEET Paper Leak Controversy

    Context

  • The National Testing Agency (NTA) stated that the 2026 NEET examination had been “compromised” and announced that a re-test would be conducted for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). 

    • About

  • NEET paves the way for admission to medical colleges.
  • The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) moved the Supreme Court with a plea to either replace NTA or conduct major restructuring reforms.
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    AI-Powered Financial Inclusion in India

    Context

  • India’s financial inclusion journey is undergoing a paradigm shift, driven by the convergence of a strong Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

    • What is financial inclusion?

  • As per the World Bank, financial inclusion means that individuals and businesses have access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet their needs — transactions, payments, savings, credit and insurance — delivered in a responsible and sustainable way.
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    India’s Nuclear Energy Push: Roadmap to 100 GW Capacity by 2047

    Context

  • According to the TERI report ‘India’s Nuclear Energy Vision: Strategic Pathways for SMR Deployment’, achieving 100 GW by 2047 will require investments of nearly ₹23–25 lakh crore, major regulatory reforms, rapid project execution, and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

    • Why Nuclear Energy Matters for India?

  • Growing Energy Demand: India’s economy and population are expanding rapidly, increasing the demand for clean energy, reliable baseload electricity, industrial power supply, and energy security.
  • While renewable energy capacity is growing, solar and wind remain intermittent.
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    India–Sri Lanka Economic Cooperation

    Context

  • The India–Sri Lanka Business Forum, organised by Confederation of Indian Industry in partnership with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in Mumbai, identified six priority sectors.

    • Key Areas of Cooperation

  • Ports: India and Sri Lanka are exploring cooperation in port infrastructure and maritime connectivity to strengthen trade and regional supply chains.
  • Transport and logistics: Improving shipping routes, rail connectivity, warehousing, and cold storage facilities to enhance logistics efficiency.
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    News In Short 14-05-2026

    Context

  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a one-year extension in the tenure of Praveen Sood as Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation.

    • Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

  • CBI, functioning under the Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India, is the premier investigating police agency in India.
  • History: The CBI came into being during World War II, when the colonial government felt the need to probe cases of corruption in the War and Supply Department. A law came in 1941. It became the DSPE Act in 1946.
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