Today’s major current affairs, which are important for students preparing for government jobs – INTERNATIONAL 1. Netherlands returned 11th century copper plates to India. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands on May 17, historic 11th century Chola dynasty copper plates i.e. seals and coins were officially returned to India. NATIONAL 2. President Draupadi Murmu approved the Supreme Court Amendment Ordinance, 2026 On May 17, President Draupadi Murmu approved the Supreme Court Amendment Ordinance, 2026. After this approval, the number of judges in the court has now increased from 33 to 37. Supreme Court Act 1956 The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 is designed to regulate and increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court, except the Chief Justice. 3. Andhra Pradesh government will give incentive amount on the birth of the third and fourth child. On May 16, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced that now in the state, Rs 30 thousand will be given to the family on the birth of the third child and Rs 40 thousand on the birth of the fourth child. SPORTS 4. Badminton player Shriyanshi Valishetty won silver On May 17, badminton player Shriyanshi Valishetty won the silver medal in women’s singles at Baoji China Masters in China. 6. British actor David Burke passes away On May 16, British actor David Burke, who played the role of Dr. John Watson in the classic TV series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, passed away. He was 91 years old. MISCELLANEOUS 6. Tata Electronics, Dutch company signed MoU with ASML On May 16, Tata Electronics has signed MoU with Netherlands semiconductor machine manufacturing company ASML (Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography). Semiconductors – are those which have mixed electrical conductivity of conductor and insulator, that is, they can act as both conductor and insulator when the temperature and pressure changes. Small chips are made from these which are called semiconductor chips. Today’s History —————— Read this news also.. Now entry in Arunachal will be available through Aadhaar verified permit: Petrol-diesel became costlier by Rs 3, CNG by Rs 2; Current Affairs of May 16 Today’s major current affairs, which are important for students preparing for government jobs – read this news also..
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