National and International Affairs
Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision: enumeration phase begins in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur
31 May 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said the Election Commission of India ordered a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 16 States and 3 UTs on 14 May 2026, under Article 324 and Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The objective is that no eligible citizen is left out and no ineligible person is included.
The enumeration phase started on 30 May 2026 for Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur. Electors whose forms reach the ERO on or before 28 June 2026 will be included in the draft rolls; others may apply through Form 6 with a declaration during the claims and objections period.
Key facts- SIR ordered: 14 May 2026; 16 States and 3 UTs
- Enumeration began: 30 May 2026 in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur
- Forms due for draft rolls: 28 June 2026
- Late applicants: Form 6 with declaration during claims and objections
Exam takeaway: Booth Level Officers conduct house-to-house enumeration during an SIR.
Quick revision: ECI SIR: 16 States and 3 UTs ordered 14 May; enumeration in four States from 30 May; forms by 28 June (PIB).
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General N. S. Raja Subramani assumes charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff
31 May 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said General N. S. Raja Subramani assumed charge on 31 May 2026 as the third Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs. He said he would work towards jointness, integration and synergy in the Defence Forces and accelerate the development and induction of indigenous weapons for Aatmanirbharta.
He laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and received a Tri-Service Guard of Honour at the South Block lawns. The Economic Times reported that he succeeds General Anil Chauhan.
Key facts- Post: third Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs
- Officer: General N. S. Raja Subramani
- Assumed charge: 31 May 2026
- Predecessor: General Anil Chauhan (per Economic Times)
Exam takeaway: The CDS heads the Department of Military Affairs and is the principal military adviser to the Defence Minister.
Quick revision: General N S Raja Subramani assumes charge as third CDS, 31 May 2026 (PIB).
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Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumes charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff
31 May 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff on 31 May 2026, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who superannuated after 41 years of service.
He was commissioned on 1 July 1987 and is a Communication and Electronic Warfare specialist. His sea commands include INS Vidyut, INS Vinash, INS Kulish, INS Mysore and the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, and he commanded the Western Fleet.
Key facts- Post: 27th Chief of the Naval Staff
- Officer: Admiral Krishna Swaminathan; commissioned 1 July 1987
- Predecessor: Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
- Specialisation: Communication and Electronic Warfare
Exam takeaway: The Chief of the Naval Staff heads the Indian Navy.
Quick revision: Adm Krishna Swaminathan assumes charge as 27th Navy chief, 31 May 2026 (PIB).
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