Daily filter — 18 May 2026
3 exam-worthy stories from the day's PIB releases · interactive view
⚖️ Law & Judiciary · LAW track
BRICS Justice Ministers Meet to Boost ADR Capacity
India is hosting the BRICS Senior Officials' and Justice Ministers' Meetings in May 2026 to enhance Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- India chairs the BRICS Justice Ministers’ Meeting from 21–22 May 2026.
- Meetings held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, under India's 2026 BRICS Chairship.
- Focus on strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) via mediation and arbitration.
- Outcomes will be a Declaration of the Justice Ministers of the BRICS Countries.
💡 Remember: India chairs 2026 BRICS JMM in Gandhinagar to strengthen ADR.
Source: Ministry of Law and Justice · PIB PRID 2262219
⚖️ Law & Judiciary · LAW track
Judges Inquiry Committee Submits Report on Justice Varma
A Judges Inquiry Committee submitted its report to the Lok Sabha Speaker concerning Justice Shri Yashwant Varma.
- The Judges Inquiry Committee submitted its report on 18 May 2026.
- The report concerns allegations against Justice Shri Yashwant Varma.
- It was submitted to Speaker, Lok Sabha Shri Om Birla.
- The committee was constituted on 12 August 2025.
- Report aligns with Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
- It will be laid before both Houses of Parliament.
💡 Remember: The Judges Inquiry Act, 1968 governs inquiry reports by committees constituted by the Lok Sabha Speaker for judges.
Source: Lok Sabha Secretariat · PIB PRID 2262562
📝 Polity & Governance · UPSC track
UPSC to Release Provisional Answer Key for Civil Services Prelims
For the first time, UPSC will release a provisional answer key for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026.
- UPSC will release the Provisional Answer Key for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026.
- Candidates can submit representations until May 31, 2026, 6PM via a dedicated online portal.
- Representations will be reviewed by subject experts before the Answer Key is finalized.
💡 Remember: Provisional Answer Key, May 31, 2026 deadline, online portal for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026.
Source: UPSC · PIB PRID 2262441