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- DRDO successfully completed the final development trials of the indigenous ULPGM-V3 missile at a DRDO test range near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh using an integrated Ground Control System.
- ULPGM-V3 (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile-Version 3) is a missile designed for launch from unmanned aerial vehicles with a strike range of about 10 kilometres.
- The UK government announced a free bus travel scheme for children in England under the “Great British Summer Savings” package, applicable in August 2026 on participating local bus services, allowing children aged 5–15 years free unlimited travel.
- The 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body Meeting was held in New Delhi.
- The meeting focused on productivity, innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth across Asia-Pacific member economies.
- International HR Day is observed every year on 20 May to celebrate the contribution of Human Resources (HR) professionals in building better workplaces and supporting employees worldwide.
- The theme for the year 2026 is “Empower People to Lead Change.”
- International Day for Women in Maritime is observed on 18 May every year to celebrate the contribution of women in the global maritime sector.
- The theme for the year 2026 is “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence.”
- International Museum Day is observed on 18 May every year to highlight the importance of museums in preserving culture, heritage, and education.
- The theme for the year 2026 is “Museums Uniting a Divided World.”
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