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Highlights of Current Affairs 26 May 2026
- Deep-sea mining involves extracting minerals like nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese from ocean depths beyond 200 metres.
- The International Seabed Authority called the US move to fast-track deep-sea mining permits in international waters “unlawful.”
- Rising demand for EV batteries, renewable energy, and strategic minerals is increasing global interest in deep-sea mining.
- India’s Total Fertility Rate remained at 1.9 in SRS 2024, staying below the replacement level for the fifth straight year.
- Cardiovascular diseases became the leading cause of deaths in India, accounting for 32.1% mortality in the SRS report.
- India’s working-age population increased to 66.4%, while the child population declined to 24%, showing demographic transition.
- World Metrology Day 2026 theme was “Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making,” highlighting accurate measurement systems.
- RBI approved a record surplus transfer of ₹2.86 lakh crore to the Central Government for FY 2025–26.
- India’s Current Account Deficit widened to USD 13.2 billion due to rising imports of crude oil, gold, and electronics.
- Major Abhilasha Barak received the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025 for promoting gender equality in peacekeeping missions.
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