Current Affairs 23 May 2026

AMD announces a $10 billion investment in AI infrastructure in Taiwan.

AMD announced over $10 billion investment in Taiwan to strengthen AI infrastructure.
The investment focuses on expanding advanced semiconductor packaging and manufacturing capabilities.
Key technology focus includes Embedded Fine-pitch Interconnect Bridge (EFB) architecture to improve chip performance and bandwidth.
AMD has developed a 2.5D panel-based EFB interconnect in collaboration with PTI.
Strategic partnerships include ASE and Siliconware Precision Industries.

India has notified new petrol standards allowing up to 30% ethanol blending (E30).
The new specifications also cover E12, E15, E25, E85, and E100 fuel blends.
The move aims to reduce crude oil imports and improve energy security.
It is expected to cut carbon emissions and lower environmental pollution from transport.
Standards have been issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards under the Ethanol Blending Programme.

Andhra Pradesh and Bharat Forge signed an MoU to set up India’s first private-sector marine gas turbine facility.
The facility will be established in Visakhapatnam near the Naval Dockyard and Eastern Naval Command.
It will focus on repair, overhaul, and servicing of marine gas turbines for naval platforms.
Capabilities include blade restoration, rotor balancing, combustor repairs, and component manufacturing.
The project will also include advanced testing infrastructure and 24x7 operational support.

Five scientists were named laureates of the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards on May 19, 2026.
The awards will be presented at the UNESCO Headquarters on June 11, 2026.
Laureates were selected from 504 nominations across 89 countries.
Winners represent five regions: Africa & Arab States, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America & Caribbean, and North America.
Recognized research areas include cardiovascular health, nutritional psychiatry, genomics, crop resilience, and regenerative medicine.

Central Bureau of Investigation launched ABHAY, an AI-powered helpbot for real-time verification of official notices.
The system helps identify fake or fraudulent law enforcement notices, especially digital arrest scams.
Users must verify via OTP and upload suspicious notices for AI-based analysis.
It is India’s first real-time AI notice authentication system to counter cyber fraud and deepfake misuse.
The tool aims to strengthen action against cybercrime involving banking and telecom misuse.