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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 20 May 2026

The current affairs article highlights major developments in India’s international relations, energy transition, defence, agriculture, and governance sectors. The 3rd India-Nordic Summit strengthened cooperation in green technology, AI, maritime security, and trade, while supporting India’s global strategic ambitions. Another key issue discussed is India’s EV transition, emphasizing the urgent need for a strong power-grid strategy …

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Urtan and Dhirauli Mines

Source: BSSubject: Mapping Context: The Ministry of Coal announced the commencement of coal production from the Urtan and Dhirauli coal mines in Madhya Pradesh. This operationalization marks a historic institutional milestone, with Urtan emerging as the very first underground coal mine to initiate production under India's new market-driven commercial coal auction regime. Urtan and Dhirauli …

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Historic First — Coal Mine Development Agreements with Underground Coal Gasification (UCG)

Context: The Ministry of Coal has signed Coal Mine/Block Production and Development Agreements (CMDPAs) for four coal mines under the 14th round of commercial coal auctions with embedded Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) provisions. Historic First — Coal Mine Development Agreements with Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) About Historic First — Coal Mine Development Agreements with Underground …

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Namchik Namphuk Coal Block

Source: LM Context: Arunachal Pradesh launched its first commercial coal mine at the Namchik-Namphuk coal block in Changlang district. About Namchik-Namphuk Coal Block: What it is? The Namchik-Namphuk coal block is Arunachal Pradesh’s first commercial coal mining project and part of India’s broader push to develop domestic energy resources under Atmanirbhar Bharat. Location: Situated in …

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