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Highlights of Current Affairs 20 May 2026
- Global press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in decades, with over half the countries placed in “difficult” or “very serious” categories.
- India ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index 2026 and was placed in the “very serious” category.
- Misuse of laws like UAPA, IT Rules, and sedition provisions is increasing self-censorship among journalists in India.
- India’s defence production touched a record ₹1.54 lakh crore in FY 2024–25, while defence exports saw a major rise of over 62%.
- Despite growth in local manufacturing, India remains the world’s second-largest arms importer due to technological dependence and security needs.
- Under the Make in India initiative, DAP 2020 and iDEX are promoting indigenous defence manufacturing, startups, drones, and AI technologies.
- India and the Netherlands upgraded ties to a Strategic Partnership with cooperation in semiconductors, water management, defence, and green energy.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Norway’s highest civilian honour during the 3rd India–Nordic Summit held in Oslo.
- India and the UAE signed agreements on energy, defence, shipping, and technology, including expansion of UAE participation in India’s oil reserves.
- India made its first-ever seizure of Captagon, a synthetic stimulant drug known as the “Jihadi Drug,” during Operation RAGEPILL by the Narcotics Control Bureau.
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