Current Affairs 22 May 2026

Chennai to host South India’s largest industrial exhibition.

• Chennai will host South India’s largest industrial sourcing exhibition from May 28–30, 2026, at the Chennai Trade Centre.
• The event is organized by Smart Expos & Fairs India Pvt. Ltd..
• Major exhibitions include COMPACK 2026, LOGMAT 2026, and the inaugural COSS 2026.
• The expo will focus on packaging, logistics, warehouse automation, industrial safety, and security.
• Key sectors targeted include automotive, electronics, EVs, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals.

India hosts the 68th Governing Body Session of the Asian Productivity Organization.

• India is hosting the 68th Governing Body Session of the Asian Productivity Organization in New Delhi from May 20–22, 2026.
• The session is being held at Bharat Mandapam.
• More than 60 delegates from 20 APO member economies are participating.
• Key discussions include the APO Vision 2030 framework and the 2027–28 budget.
• Elections for the APO Chair and Vice Chairs for the 2026–27 term will also be conducted.
• Piyush Goyal attended the inaugural session.

The Ministry of AYUSH launches the Ayush Anudan Portal under the Ayush Grid initiative.

• Prataprao Jadhav launched the Ayush Anudan Portal on May 19, 2026, in New Delhi.
• The portal was developed by the Ministry of AYUSH under the Ayush Grid initiative.
• It digitizes the submission, processing, and monitoring of grant proposals under Central Sector Schemes.
• The portal is integrated with the NGO Darpan for automated verification of applicant organizations.
• It offers real-time application tracking and enables fully paperless grant management.
• The platform operates through the MAISP single-window digital system.

Viyona Fintech secures NPCI certification for UPI and IMPS.

• Viyona Fintech received National Payments Corporation of India certification for UPI, IMPS, and IBMB integrations.
• The certification covers UPI Acquirer, UPI Issuer, IMPS, and interoperable mobile banking infrastructure.
• The platform enables merchant QR acceptance, customer-side UPI services, and real-time fund transfers.
• The infrastructure is designed to support interoperable mobile banking and rural banking solutions.
• Viyona Fintech is based in Hyderabad.

Maharashtra launches the "Kasa Kay" campaign to boost rural healthcare awareness.

• Maharashtra launched the Kasa Kay? campaign under the Majhe Gaav, Arogya Sampanna Gaav initiative.
• The campaign aims to improve healthcare awareness in rural areas.
• Key focus areas include preventive healthcare, disease control, sanitation, nutrition, and clean drinking water.
• Villages showing strong health performance will be recognized as Arogya Sampanna Gaav.
• The campaign was launched in Mumbai along with a health song, promotional video, and booklet.