Prelims Current Affairs includes Shangri-La Dialogue (Asia Security Summit), National Family Health Survey-6 (Nfhs-6) Released, Unclaimed Assets Portal Launched, Samadhan Didi – Ai-Powered Chatbot For Grievances, Logistics Port Performance Index (Lppi) Launched, Banni Grassland, Ipl 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Crowned Champions, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Takes Charge As 27th Chief Of Naval Staff & Himachal Nagar Nigam Election Results 2026

SUMMIT

1. SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE (ASIA SECURITY SUMMIT)

Current Context: The Defence Secretary held bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore, focusing on defence partnerships, maritime security, and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.

ABOUT SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE

• To promote dialogue on regional and global security challenges.
• To build confidence and cooperation among Indo-Pacific countries.
• The Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) is Asia’s premier defence and security summit.
• Organized by: International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), London, UK; co-organized by Singapore’s Ministry of Defence
• First held in 2002.
• Discussions focused on Indo-Pacific security, maritime disputes (especially the South China Sea), freedom of navigation, and regional stability.
• India’s counterpart: Raisina Dialogue (India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, modeled on Shangri-La Dialogue)

About RAISINA DIALOGUE

• Raisina Dialogue is India’s premier conference on geopolitics, geoeconomics, and strategic affairs.
• Launched in 2016.
• Organised jointly by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer Research Foundation.
• Held annually in New Delhi.

HEALTH

2. NATIONAL FAMILY HEALTH SURVEY-6 (NFHS-6) RELEASED

Current Context: The Government of India released the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), providing comprehensive data on population, health, nutrition, fertility, and family welfare indicators across the country.

ABOUT THE SURVEY

• Conducted across: 715 districts
• Sample size: Nearly 6.79 lakh households

Key findings:

• Public healthcare trust: 95.6% of childhood immunizations through public clinics/government hospitals
• Maternal and child healthcare improved significantly – institutional deliveries increased to 6%, mothers receiving at least four ANC visits rose to 65.2%, and full immunisation among children (12-23 months) increased to 87.1%.
• Child nutrition indicators improved – stunting declined from 5% to 29.3% and severe wasting from 7.7% to 5.2%, while India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) remained stable at 2.0, near replacement level.
• Health insurance coverage increased from 0% to 60.2%, and contraceptive prevalence rose to 69.1%, indicating better health protection and family planning access.
• Lifestyle diseases emerged as a concern, with rising obesity and high blood sugar levels among adults, highlighting a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

About NFHS

• National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted across India.
• Conducted under the stewardship of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
• International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai serves as the nodal agency.
• NFHS-6: Sixth round of the National Family Health Survey. Covers all States and Union Territories.

POLITY

3. UNCLAIMED ASSETS PORTAL LAUNCHED

Current Context: The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance launched the Unclaimed Assets Portal.

ABOUT THE PORTAL

• A digital platform designed to help individuals search and claim unclaimed financial assets belonging to themselves or their family members.
• Purpose: Common landing portal for unclaimed financial assets (unclaimed bank deposits, insurance claims, shares, dividends, mutual funds)
• Aims to improve transparency, accessibility, and ease of recovery of dormant assets.
• Developed by: Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance
• Collaboration with: Public Sector Bank Alliance (PSBA) – centralized umbrella organisation jointly promoted by 12 public sector banks
• Initiative builds upon: Nationwide campaign “Your Money, Your Right” launched by the Reserve Bank of India.

About PSBA

• Public Sector Bank Alliance (PSBA) is a joint venture of India’s 12 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) created to provide common technology-driven banking solutions and shared digital platforms.
• It was established under the Government of India’s Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE) Reforms Agenda for public sector banks.

POLITY

4. SAMADHAN DIDI – AI-POWERED CHATBOT FOR GRIEVANCES

Current Context: The Centre unveiled an AI-enabled Chabot named Samadhan Didi to help citizens raise grievances against government departments online.

ABOUT SAMADHAN DIDI

• An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based chatbot developed to assist citizens in registering, tracking, and resolving grievances. Provides automated, multilingual, and interactive support for users.
• Aims to make grievance redressal systems more accessible, transparent, and efficient.
• Key feature: Citizens can register grievances by describing concerns in plain, everyday language without identifying ministry, department, or category
• Developed by: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in collaboration with Bhashini (AI-powered tool)
• Integrated with: Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)
• Languages supported: All 22 scheduled Indian languages (more regional languages to be added)
• CPGRAMS grievance resolution timeline: Within maximum period of 21 days, appeal facility available if citizen not satisfied

ABOUT CPGRAMS

• CPGRAMS (Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System) was launched in 2007 by the Government of India as an online platform for public grievance redressal.
• Managed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

About BHASHINI

• BHASHINI (BHASHa INterface for India) is an AI-powered language translation and language technology platform developed by the Government of India.
• Launched under the Digital India Programme.
• Implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
• Launched in July 2022 as part of the National Language Translation Mission (NLTM).

ECONOMY

5. LOGISTICS PORT PERFORMANCE INDEX (LPPI) LAUNCHED

Current Context: India launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Mumbai.

ABOUT LPPI

• LPPI is a national benchmarking mechanism developed under the Sagar Aankalan Framework.
• It is designed to assess and improve the operational performance of Indian ports.
• It aims to promote continuous improvement, efficiency, and data-driven port governance.
• Cargo categories: Dry Bulk, Liquid Bulk, Container Cargo
• Key Performance Indicators: Cargo handled, vessel turnaround time, berth idle time, pre-berthing waiting time, container dwell time, ship berth day output
• Aligns with: PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, Maritime India Vision 2030, Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047
• Top performers:

• • Dry Bulk Cargo: Paradip Port Authority
  • Liquid Bulk Cargo: Sikka Port and Terminals
  • Container Cargo: Mundra Port (JNPA second)
• India’s ranking in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index (LPI) improved significantly, with its International Shipments ranking rising from 44th in 2018 to 22nd in 2023, reflecting better logistics efficiency, infrastructure, and trade facilitation.

About SAGAR AANKALAN

• Sagar Aankalan is India’s port performance benchmarking and monitoring framework.
• Developed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

ENVIRONMENT

6. BANNI GRASSLAND

Current Context: NTPC’s proposed solar project in Gujarat’s Banni grassland threatens one of Asia’s most fragile ecosystems.

ABOUT BANNI GRASSLAND

• The Banni Grassland is one of the largest tropical grassland ecosystems in Asia.
• Located in the Kutch District, between the Great Rann of Kutch and mainland Kutch.
• Covers an area of about 2,500 sq km.
• The word Banni is derived from the Kachchhi word “Bannai”, meaning “made up” or “newly created land.” Formed through fluvial deposits and tectonic activities over time.
• Part of: Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary and Chhari Dhand Conservation Reserve
• Ethnic groups: Maldharis, Rabaris, Jats, Mutwas, Meghwals (majority pastoralists)
• Biodiversity: 37 grass species, 275 bird species
• Fauna: Nilgai, Chinkara, Blackbuck, Wild boar, Golden Jackal, Indian Hare, Indian Wolf, Caracal, Asiatic Wildcat, Desert Fox

SPORTS

7. IPL 2026: ROYAL CHALLENGERS BENGALURU CROWNED CHAMPIONS

Current Context: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 31 May 2026 to become back-to-back champions.

ABOUT THE FINAL

• Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2nd consecutive title)
• Runner-up: Gujarat Titans
• Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (unbeaten 75 off 42 balls)

SEASON AWARDS

APPOINTMENTS

8.  ADMIRAL KRISHNA SWAMINATHAN TAKES CHARGE AS 27TH CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF

Current Context: Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi.

ABOUT THE APPOINTMENT

• Commissioned: 1 July 1987
• Specialisation: Communication and Electronic Warfare
• Experience: Nearly 39 years of service
• Awards: Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM)

HIMACHAL NEWS

9. HIMACHAL NAGAR NIGAM ELECTION RESULTS 2026

Current Context: Himachal Pradesh’s four municipal corporation elections saw BJP winning Mandi, Solan, and Dharamshala, while Congress secured only Palampur.

ABOUT THE ELECTION RESULTS

CITY-WISE BREAKDOWN

• Key observation: BJP won 3 out of 4 municipal corporations, Congress retained only Palampur

ELECTION OVERVIEW

• Polling was held on 17 May 2026 across 51 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
• Included: 4 Municipal Corporations, 25 Municipal Councils, 22 Nagar Panchayats.
• More than 1,100 candidates contested the elections.

VOTER TURNOUT

• Average turnout in the four Municipal Corporations was about 4%.
• Highest turnout recorded in Palampur (68.9%), followed by Mandi (68.7%).

ABOUT URBAN LOCAL BODIES (ULBs)

• Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are institutions of local self-government responsible for administration and development of urban areas.
• They function under the provisions of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which strengthened urban governance in India.

TYPES OF ULBs IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

• Municipal Corporation (Nagar Nigam): Established in larger urban areas and cities. Headed by a Mayor.
• Municipal Council (Nagar Parishad): Constituted in medium-sized towns. Headed by a President/Chairperson.
• Nagar Panchayat: Created for transitional areas moving from rural to urban status. Headed by a President.

PRESENT STRUCTURE

• Himachal Pradesh currently has around 75 Urban Local Bodies, comprising:
• 8 Municipal Corporations
• 29 Municipal Councils
• 38 Nagar Panchayats.

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