Current Affairs Quiz — 31 May 2026
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Who assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy on 31 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff on 31 May 2026.
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, who became Navy Chief in May 2026, is a specialist in which field?
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Correct answer: B — Communication and Electronic Warfare
PIB describes him as a Communication and Electronic Warfare specialist.
Before taking over as Chief of the Naval Staff in May 2026, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan was Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of which command?
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Correct answer: D — Western Naval Command
Prior to assuming charge as CNS, he was the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command.
Consider the following statements about Admiral Krishna Swaminathan: 1. He succeeded Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi as Chief of the Naval Staff. 2. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1985. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
He succeeded Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi; he was commissioned on 1 July 1987, not in 1985.
On 31 May 2026, who assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India?
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Correct answer: B — General NS Raja Subramani
General NS Raja Subramani assumed charge as the third CDS and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, on 31 May 2026.
General NS Raja Subramani, who became CDS in May 2026, was commissioned in December 1985 into which regiment?
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Correct answer: A — Garhwal Rifles
He was commissioned into the Garhwal Rifles in December 1985.
Immediately before becoming CDS in May 2026, General NS Raja Subramani held which post?
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Correct answer: D — Military Adviser, National Security Council Secretariat
Prior to assuming the appointment of CDS, he served as Military Adviser at the National Security Council Secretariat.
Consider the following statements about the Chief of Defence Staff who took charge on 31 May 2026: 1. He also holds the post of Secretary, Department of Military Affairs. 2. He has served as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
General NS Raja Subramani took charge as CDS and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs; his earlier posts include GOC-in-C, Central Command.
PM SVANidhi, which completed six years in 2026, is a micro-credit scheme of which Union Ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
PM SVANidhi is the flagship micro-credit scheme of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
According to the Union Minister in May 2026, how many street vendors have benefited under PM SVANidhi in six years?
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Correct answer: B — More than 75.5 lakh
Over the last six years, more than 75.5 lakh street vendors have benefited; 1.05 crore is the number of loan sanctions.
In which city was the sixth anniversary of PM SVANidhi marked by Union Minister Manohar Lal on 31 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Agartala
The occasion was marked in Agartala with Tripura CM Manik Saha and beneficiaries from five north-eastern states.
Which team won the IPL 2026 final played on 31 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final to retain the IPL title.
The IPL 2026 final was played at which stadium?
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Correct answer: D — Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The final was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 31 May 2026.
Consider the following statements about the IPL 2026 final: 1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the title for the second consecutive year. 2. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 in the final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
RCB retained the title they first won in 2025, and Kohli made 75 not out off 42 balls.
Which veteran Hindi film playback singer, known for 'Na Tum Humein Jaano', passed away in Mumbai on 31 May 2026 at the age of 89?
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Correct answer: B — Suman Kalyanpur
Suman Kalyanpur died at her Mumbai residence on 31 May 2026; she was 89.
Consider the following statements about singer Suman Kalyanpur: 1. She died at the age of 89 in Mumbai. 2. Her funeral was held with full State honours ordered by the Maharashtra government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
She died in Mumbai aged 89, and the Maharashtra government ordered full State honours for her funeral.
In May 2026, the holy relics of which two chief disciples of Lord Buddha were enshrined in Mongolia for an exposition?
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Correct answer: C — Sariputra and Mahamoggallana
The relics of Arhat Sariputra and Arhat Mahamoggallana were enshrined at Gandantegchenling Monastery, Ulaanbaatar.
The Buddhist relics sent to Mongolia in May 2026 are preserved in India in the stupas of which site?
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Correct answer: D — Sanchi
The relics of Sariputra and Mahamoggallana have been preserved for centuries in the sacred stupas of Sanchi.
In which monastery of Ulaanbaatar were the relics of Lord Buddha's chief disciples enshrined on Buddha Purnima 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Gandantegchenling Monastery
The relics were enshrined at the Gandantegchenling Monastery in Ulaanbaatar for an exposition from 31 May to 10 June 2026.
The national 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' was to begin on 1 June 2026 from Ramsiya village in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
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Correct answer: D — Raisen
The campaign was to commence on 1 June 2026 from Ramsiya village in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' (2026): 1. Its roadmap includes balanced fertiliser use, natural farming and action against fake fertilisers and seeds. 2. It is being led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The campaign is led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare); its roadmap covers balanced fertiliser use, natural farming and action against fake inputs.
The enumeration phase of SIR Phase III of electoral rolls began on 30 May 2026 in which group of States?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur
As per the ECI order of 14 May 2026, the enumeration phase began on 30 May 2026 in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur.
The Election Commission ordered the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in May 2026 under which Article of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: A — Article 324
The ECI ordered SIR in exercise of its powers under Article 324 and Section 21 of the RP Act, 1950.
Consider the following statements about SIR Phase III (May 2026): 1. The ECI ordered SIR in 16 States and 3 Union Territories on 14 May 2026. 2. Booth Level Agents of recognised parties may collect up to 50 forms per day from the public. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
SIR was ordered in 16 States and 3 UTs on 14 May 2026, and BLAs are allowed to collect up to 50 forms per day.
What was the WHO theme of World No Tobacco Day 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction
WHO announced 'Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction' as the 2026 theme.
World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on which date?
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Correct answer: B — 31 May
WHO and partners observe World No Tobacco Day every year on 31 May.
At the power sector review in Agartala on 31 May 2026, Tripura committed to install rooftop solar for how many consumers by March 2027?
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Correct answer: C — 2 lakh
The State committed to install rooftop solar for 2 lakh consumers by March 2027.
In May 2026, which party won a record fourth consecutive term in Malta's general election under Prime Minister Robert Abela?
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Correct answer: B — Labour Party
Malta's Labour Party, led by PM Robert Abela, won an unprecedented fourth consecutive term.
The SIRI Mathrushree Industrial Park inaugurated by the Vice-President on 31 May 2026 is located at Belthangady in which district of Karnataka?
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Correct answer: A — Dakshina Kannada
The park is at Belthangady in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.
Where was the 2nd National Conference of Counsels representing the Election Commission of India held on 31 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — IIIDEM, New Delhi
CEC Gyanesh Kumar inaugurated the 2nd National Conference of ECI Counsels at IIIDEM, New Delhi.
Which Malayalam daily celebrated its 140th foundation anniversary in Kottayam on 31 May 2026, attended by the Vice-President?
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Correct answer: B — Deepika
The Vice-President graced the 140th foundation anniversary of the Deepika Malayalam daily in Kottayam and presented the Deepika Excellence Awards.
The birth anniversary of which ruler, remembered for reconstructing temples and pilgrimage sites across India, is observed on 31 May?
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Correct answer: C — Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar
On 31 May 2026 the PM paid tribute to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her birth anniversary, highlighting her reconstruction of temples and pilgrimage sites.