Current Affairs Quiz — 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.
The maiden edition of the multilateral Army exercise PRAGATI 2026 was held at which military station?
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Correct answer: A — Umroi, Meghalaya
Exercise PRAGATI 2026 was conducted at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya.
In the name of the multilateral exercise PRAGATI (2026), what does the term stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region
PRAGATI stands for Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region.
Which one of the following countries did NOT send troops to Exercise PRAGATI 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bangladesh
Participants were India, Bhutan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia and Laos; Bangladesh is not in the list.
Consider the following statements about Exercise PRAGATI 2026: 1. It was the maiden edition of the exercise. 2. It focused on counter-terrorism operations in desert terrain. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PRAGATI 2026 was the maiden edition; its focus was counter-terrorism in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain, not desert terrain.
How much did the National Biodiversity Authority realise through the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism in FY 2025–26?
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Correct answer: C — ₹21.26 crore
NBA realised ₹21.26 crore under ABS in 2025–26; ₹11.75 crore was the seed sector's share.
Which sector was the largest contributor to the National Biodiversity Authority's ABS receipts in FY 2025–26?
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Correct answer: B — Seed
The seed sector was the largest contributor with ₹11.75 crore, followed by AYUSH with ₹5.56 crore.
In May 2026, Digi Yatra crossed 10 crore uses across how many airports?
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Correct answer: C — 38
The Digi Yatra app crossed 10 crore usage across 38 airports.
According to the Civil Aviation Ministry (May 2026), Digi Yatra has reduced average airport entry processing time per passenger to:
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Correct answer: B — 5 seconds
Average entry processing time fell from 15 seconds to 5 seconds per passenger.
While fighting the Kasauli forest fire in May 2026, the Indian Air Force achieved which first?
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Correct answer: D — First night Bambi Bucket operations using Night Vision Goggles
In a first for the IAF, night Bambi Bucket operations were undertaken using Night Vision Goggles.
For the Kasauli firefighting operation (May 2026), IAF helicopters sourced water from which lake?
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Correct answer: B — Sukhna Lake
Water was sourced from Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, 2,000–2,500 litres per sortie.
Who took over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, on 30 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command, in Mumbai on 30 May 2026.
Consider the following statements about Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan: 1. Before becoming FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command, he was Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. 2. He is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
He served as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff before this post; he is a Gunnery and Missile Systems specialist.
In May 2026, the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission crossed which milestone of ABHA accounts?
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Correct answer: C — 90 crore
ABDM crossed the landmark milestone of 90 crore ABHAs.
The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) is a unique digital health identity of how many digits?
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Correct answer: C — 14
ABHA is a unique 14-digit digital health identity.
Consider the following statements about ABHA accounts (May 2026): 1. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of ABHAs, over 15.3 crore. 2. Women account for more than 60% of all ABHA holders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
UP leads with over 15.3 crore ABHAs; women make up 49.75% of holders, not over 60%.
'Samadhan Didi', launched in May 2026, is an AI-enabled voice chatbot for which government platform?
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Correct answer: B — CPGRAMS
Samadhan Didi is the AI-enabled voice chatbot of CPGRAMS, the public grievance redress system.
The 'Samadhan Didi' chatbot was developed by DARPG in collaboration with which platform?
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Correct answer: A — Bhashini
It was developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances in collaboration with Bhashini.
The export levies on petrol, diesel and ATF introduced in March 2026 are levied in the form of which duties?
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Correct answer: D — Special Additional Excise Duty and Road and Infrastructure Cess
The export levies are Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) and Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC), introduced from 27 March 2026.
For the fortnight beginning 1 June 2026, what export levy was notified on diesel?
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Correct answer: C — ₹13.5 per litre
The rate on diesel exports is ₹13.5 per litre (SAED); petrol ₹1.5 and ATF ₹9.5 per litre.
The 'Nausena Shaurya Vatika' inaugurated in Lucknow in May 2026 showcases artefacts and weapon systems of which decommissioned ship?
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Correct answer: B — INS Gomati
The open-air museum showcases artefacts and weapon systems of INS Gomati, decommissioned on 29 May 2022.
In which city was the open-air naval museum 'Nausena Shaurya Vatika' inaugurated on 30 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Nausena Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow; it was built at a cost of ₹19 crore.
Which vaccine is being given as a single free dose in West Bengal's HPV vaccination campaign launched on 30 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Gardasil-4
Girls aged 14 receive a single dose of the quadrivalent Gardasil-4 vaccine free of cost.
West Bengal's HPV vaccination campaign launched in May 2026 targets girls of which age group?
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Correct answer: C — 14 years (completed 14, below 15)
Girls who have completed 14 years but are yet to turn 15 are covered; about 7.65 lakh beneficiaries.
Which State will host the 39th National Games in 2027?
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Correct answer: B — Meghalaya
The Sports Minister reviewed Meghalaya's preparations for hosting the 39th National Games in 2027.
In May 2026 the Union Sports Minister announced a high-altitude training centre in Meghalaya worth how much?
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Correct answer: C — ₹150 crore
Dr Mandaviya announced a world-class high-altitude training centre worth ₹150 crore in Meghalaya.
In May 2026, the Centre temporarily exempted all customs duties on imports of which commodity from 1 June to 31 October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Cotton
All customs duties on import of cotton were exempted from 1 June 2026 till 31 October 2026.
Till what date does the temporary customs duty exemption on cotton imports, notified on 30 May 2026, remain in force?
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Correct answer: C — 31 October 2026
The exemption applies from 1 June 2026 till 31 October 2026.
Goa became which numbered State of India on 30 May 1987?
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Correct answer: C — 25th
Goa became the 25th State of India on 30 May 1987, as recalled at the 40th Statehood Day in 2026.
Which Statehood Day anniversary did Goa celebrate on 30 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 40th
The Vice-President graced the 40th Statehood Day celebrations of Goa in Panaji on 30 May 2026.
During Goa's 40th Statehood Day in May 2026, the Vice-President inaugurated an exhibition on the life and works of which Goan cartoonist?
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Correct answer: D — Mario Miranda
The Vice-President inaugurated an exhibition celebrating the life and works of Mario Miranda.
The first-ever Strategic Investment Plan under PM-SETU, approved in May 2026, is for which ITI cluster?
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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster
The NSC approved the SIP for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster in Andhra Pradesh, submitted by AM/NS India.
PM-SETU, under which the first industry partnership was operationalised in Andhra Pradesh in May 2026, is a scheme of what size?
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Correct answer: C — ₹60,000 crore
PIB describes PM-SETU as the ₹60,000 crore scheme for upgrading ITIs.
Which club won the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final on 30 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to retain the title.
The 2026 UEFA Champions League final was played at the Puskás Aréna in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Budapest
The final was played at the Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary, on 30 May 2026.