Current Affairs Quiz — 02 May 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which organisation developed the indigenous Cell Broadcast System launched on 2 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
CBS was developed by C-DOT under the Department of Telecommunications in collaboration with NDMA and MHA.
The Cell Broadcast System launched in May 2026 is integrated with which CAP-based alert platform?
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Correct answer: C — SACHET
CBS is integrated with the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)-based SACHET platform for standardised dissemination of alerts.
Consider the following statements about the Cell Broadcast System (CBS) launched in May 2026: 1. Alerts can be geo-targeted down to the level of individual cell towers. 2. Users cannot disable CBS alerts on their phones. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: CBS can target individual cell towers or clusters, and its alerts cannot be disabled by users.
Which award for disaster management was presented at the launch of the Cell Broadcast System on 2 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia presented the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar to individuals and organisations at the launch.
Who was appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati on 2 May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Prasoon Joshi
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting appointed Prasoon Joshi as Chairman of Prasar Bharati.
Consider the following statements about Prasar Bharati: 1. It was established under the Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990. 2. It became operational in the same year the Act was passed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: Prasar Bharati is a statutory autonomous broadcaster set up under the 1990 Act, but it became operational only in 1997.
Before being appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati in May 2026, Prasoon Joshi had headed which body since August 2017?
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Correct answer: D — Central Board of Film Certification
Prasoon Joshi had served as Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Mumbai, since August 2017.
Which state launched the 'ShaktiShree' mobile app for the safety of girl students in higher education institutions on 2 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the ShaktiShree app in Bhubaneswar.
Consider the following statements about Odisha's ShaktiShree initiative: 1. It is a programme of the state's Higher Education Department for girl students across 16 state universities and 730 government and aided institutions. 2. The ShaktiShree app connects users with institutional Internal Complaints Committees. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: ShaktiShree is the Higher Education Department's empowerment and self-defence programme covering 16 state universities and 730 institutions, and the app links users to Internal Complaints Committees.
How many Police Observers did the Election Commission deploy around counting centres for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election?
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Correct answer: C — 77
ECI deployed 77 Police Observers along with 165 Additional Counting Observers.
Consider the following statements about the observers deployed by ECI in West Bengal in May 2026: 1. They were appointed under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 20B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. 2. Police Observers may enter the counting hall on counting day to supervise counting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The appointments were made under Article 324 and Section 20B of the RP Act, 1951; Police Observers shall not enter the counting hall under any circumstance.
According to the IMD extended-range forecast cited on 2 May 2026, which weeks of May 2026 were expected to be relatively hotter, with heatwave conditions?
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Correct answer: D — 8–14 May and 22–28 May
Relatively higher temperatures were expected in the second (8–14 May) and fourth (22–28 May) weeks; the first and third weeks were expected to be normal to below normal.
Consider the following statements based on the IMD outlook for May 2026 cited by the government: 1. ENSO-neutral conditions were prevailing. 2. Above-normal maximum temperatures were expected over the entire country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: ENSO-neutral conditions prevailed, and a large part of the country was expected to see normal to below-normal temperatures.
Who among the following were appointed full-time Members of NITI Aayog in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — R. Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya
Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya were appointed full-time Members of NITI Aayog; the PM congratulated them on 2 May 2026.
NITI Aayog, which replaced the Planning Commission, was constituted through which of the following?
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Correct answer: D — A Cabinet resolution dated 1 January 2015
NITI Aayog was constituted by a Cabinet resolution dated 1 January 2015; like the Planning Commission (set up by a Cabinet resolution in 1950), it is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body.
Consider the following statements about the composition of NITI Aayog as per its 2015 Cabinet resolution: 1. It can have a maximum of four part-time Members, on a rotational basis. 2. It can have a maximum of four ex officio Members from the Union Council of Ministers, nominated by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct: the resolution provides for up to 2 (not 4) rotational part-time Members and up to 4 ex officio Members from the Union Council of Ministers nominated by the PM.
IMNEX and IMCOR, mentioned during the Indian Navy chief's May 2026 visit, refer to India's naval engagements with which country?
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Correct answer: A — Myanmar
IMNEX is the India–Myanmar Naval Exercise and IMCOR the Indo-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol.
Who is the Chief of the Naval Staff who visited Myanmar from 2 to 5 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, made a four-day official visit to Myanmar from 2 to 5 May 2026.
Which asana did more than 6,000 participants perform together at the Yoga Mahotsav in Hyderabad, entering the Asia Book of Records?
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Correct answer: A — Bhujangasana
Over 6,000 participants performed Bhujangasana in unison at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad.
Where will the Yoga Mahotsav marking the 25-day countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026 be held?
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Correct answer: D — Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced that the 25-day countdown Yoga Mahotsav will be held at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
The Kolkata Metro power-system upgrade sanctioned in May 2026 will allow trains on the North–South Corridor to run at what headway?
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Correct answer: B — 2.5 minutes
The ₹671.72-crore upgrade will enable a 2.5-minute headway, up from the 5-minute frequency the 1980s system was designed for.
Bridge No. 520, sanctioned for reconstruction in May 2026, spans which river and lies in which railway division?
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Correct answer: C — Damodar; Adra Division
Bridge No. 520 is the Damodar Bridge between Madhukunda and Damodar in Adra Division of South Eastern Railway.
The 'Shaurya' event addressed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 2 May 2026 was held in the run-up to the first anniversary of which operation?
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Correct answer: A — Operation Sindoor
'Shaurya' was organised in the run-up to the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor.
From which fund did the Kerala Cabinet on 2 May 2026 sanction ₹10 lakh each for families of uninsured Valparai accident victims?
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Correct answer: A — Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund
The ₹10 lakh each will be paid from the Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF).
At the DFS colloquium of DRAT and DRT heads on 2 May 2026, which revamped platform was noted for facilitating e-auctions and better asset visibility?
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Correct answer: B — BAANKNET
The revamped BAANKNET e-auction platform was noted for better asset visibility and value realisation.
The 70 sarpanches recognised at the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme workshop at NIRD&PR, Hyderabad, in May 2026 were distinguished performers in which area?
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Correct answer: D — Own Source Revenue generation
The 70 sarpanches were distinguished performers in Own Source Revenue (OSR) generation in their gram panchayats.
Which of the following is NOT among the four campuses of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade mentioned on its 63rd Foundation Day in May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru
IIFT's four campuses are New Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada and GIFT City; Bengaluru is not among them.