Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which two entities will jointly implement the Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar approved in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin Shipyard Limited
The project will be jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) with a combined investment of ₹1,570 crore.
The Vadinar Ship Repair Facility will enable repair in India of vessels up to what length?
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Correct answer: C — 300 m
India currently lacks adequate capacity for vessels exceeding 230 m; Vadinar will enable repair of vessels up to 300 m.
Where was the North Tech Symposium 2026 held in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Prayagraj
The North Tech Symposium 2026 was held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
As stated at the North Tech Symposium 2026, India's defence production in FY 2025-26 reached a record of about how much?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1.54 lakh crore
India's defence production reached a record ₹1.54 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, a 174% rise in a decade; ₹6,81,000 crore is the 2026-27 defence Budget.
Who co-chaired the inaugural India–Algeria defence Joint Commission meeting from the Algerian side in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces, Algeria
The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (IC) Amitabh Prasad and Algeria's Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces, Maj Gen Kaid Nour Eddine.
India–Algeria defence relations have gained momentum since the signing of a Defence MoU in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2024
The Ministry of Defence said ties have gained momentum since the Defence MoU of 2024.
What Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane was approved for sugar season 2026–27?
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Correct answer: D — ₹365 per quintal
The FRP for 2026–27 is ₹365 per quintal at a basic recovery rate of 10.25%; ₹338.3 applies where recovery is below 9.5%.
The FRP of sugarcane is determined on the basis of recommendations of which body?
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Correct answer: A — Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)
The FRP is determined on the basis of CACP's recommendations after consultation with State Governments and other stakeholders.
In May 2026 the Centre approved MSP procurement of 9,023 tonnes of sunflower under the Price Support Scheme in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Karnataka
The sunflower procurement was approved for Karnataka for Rabi 2026; the gram limit was raised for Maharashtra.
To what level was the maximum procurement limit of gram in Maharashtra for Rabi 2025-26 raised in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 8,19,882 tonnes
The maximum procurement limit of gram in Maharashtra was raised to 8,19,882 metric tonnes.
What is the combined funding pool of the India–EU call on EV battery recycling launched in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — €15.2 million (~₹169 crore)
The call has a combined funding pool of €15.2 million (~₹169 crore).
Under which India–EU Trade and Technology Council working group was the EV battery recycling call of May 2026 launched?
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Correct answer: C — Working Group 2 — Green and Clean Energy Technologies
The call was launched under TTC Working Group 2 on Green and Clean Energy Technologies.
The three railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA in May 2026 will add about how many kilometres to the Indian Railways network?
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Correct answer: D — 901 km
The three projects will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 901 km.
Which of the following is one of the three railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA on 5 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Nagda–Mathura 3rd and 4th line
The approved projects are the 3rd and 4th lines on Nagda–Mathura, Guntakal–Wadi and Burhwal–Sitapur.
Udant Martand, recalled at the release of IIMC's special issue on 200 years of Hindi journalism, was published from Calcutta in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1826
Udant Martand, the first Hindi newspaper, was published from Calcutta in 1826.
The ₹1,476 crore contract signed with BEL in May 2026 for five Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems requires a minimum indigenous content of:
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Correct answer: D — 72%
The systems will have minimum 72% indigenous content under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
Viability Plan 2.0, approved by the Department of Financial Services in May 2026, covers how many Regional Rural Banks?
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Correct answer: A — 28
Viability Plan 2.0 aims to strengthen financial stability across all 28 RRBs.
How many of Kerala's 140 Assembly seats did the Congress-led UDF win in the results declared on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 102
The UDF won 102 seats and the LDF 35; the Congress alone won 63.
Which of the following seats did the BJP win in the 2026 Kerala Assembly election?
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Correct answer: B — Nemom
The BJP won three seats: Nemom (Rajeev Chandrasekhar), Kazhakuttam and Chathannoor; Paravur was won by V. D. Satheesan.
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Kerala Assembly election results: 1. The Indian National Congress was the single largest party with 63 seats. 2. The CPI(M) won 26 seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: as per ECI, the Congress won 63 seats and the CPI(M) 26.
Which party emerged as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results of 4 May 2026, winning 108 seats?
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Correct answer: C — Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won 108 of 234 seats on its debut; the DMK won 59 and the AIADMK 47.
What is the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, which the TVK missed by 10 seats in May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 118
The majority mark in the 234-member House is 118; the TVK's 108 seats left it 10 short.
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election: 1. TVK chief Vijay won from both Perambur and Tiruchi East. 2. The TVK secured more than 45% of the votes polled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: Vijay won both Perambur and Tiruchi East, but the TVK's vote share was about 35%, not over 45%.
Which party finished second in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election with 59 seats?
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Correct answer: B — DMK
The ruling DMK won 59 seats, behind the TVK's 108; the AIADMK won 47.
How many of Assam's 126 Assembly seats did the BJP-led NDA win in the results declared on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 102
The NDA won 102 of 126 seats: BJP 82, AGP 10 and BPF 10.
What is the simple majority mark in the 126-member Assam Assembly, which the BJP alone crossed by 18 seats in 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 64
The simple majority mark in the 126-member Assam Assembly is 64; the BJP's 82 seats were 18 more.
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Assam Assembly election results: 1. The Asom Gana Parishad and the Bodoland People's Front won 10 seats each. 2. Congress state president Gaurav Gogoi won the Jorhat seat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: the AGP and the BPF won 10 seats each, while Gaurav Gogoi lost in Jorhat.
How many seats did the BJP win in the West Bengal Assembly election results declared on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 207
The BJP won 207 of the 293 seats declared; the Trinamool Congress won 80 (215 in 2021), and the BJP had won 77 in the previous election.
In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election, who defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur constituency?
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Correct answer: D — Suvendu Adhikari
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, polling 73,917 votes against her 58,812.
Consider the following statements about the West Bengal Assembly election results of 4 May 2026: 1. The Trinamool Congress won 80 seats, down from 215 in 2021. 2. The BJP had won 77 seats in the previous Assembly election. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the Trinamool Congress fell from 215 seats in 2021 to 80, and the BJP, which won 207 this time, had won 77 in the previous election.
By what margin did Suvendu Adhikari win the Bhabanipur seat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election, as per ECI?
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Correct answer: A — 15,105 votes
ECI's final count gave Suvendu Adhikari 73,917 votes and Mamata Banerjee 58,812, a margin of 15,105 votes.
Which party emerged as the single largest party in the Puducherry Assembly election results of 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — All India N. R. Congress (AINRC)
The AINRC won 12 of 30 seats and led the NDA to 18 seats; the BJP won 4.
From which two constituencies did Chief Minister N. Rangasamy win in the 2026 Puducherry Assembly election?
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Correct answer: D — Thattanchavady and Mangalam
N. Rangasamy won both seats he contested, Thattanchavady and Mangalam.
As on 1 May 2026, the total area sown under summer crops in India was about:
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Correct answer: C — 81.60 lakh hectares
Summer crops covered 81.60 lakh hectares as on 1 May 2026, against 79.00 lakh hectares in the same period of 2025.
Which crop group recorded the largest increase in summer sowing area over the corresponding period of 2025, as on 1 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Shree Anna cum coarse cereals
Shree Anna cum coarse cereals rose by 1.77 lakh hectares, ahead of oilseeds (+1.47) and pulses (+0.73); rice fell by 1.36 lakh hectares.
CAQM revoked GRAP Stage-I across the NCR on 4 May 2026 after Delhi's average AQI improved to what level that day?
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Correct answer: D — 88
Delhi's daily average AQI improved from 175 on 3 May to 88 on 4 May 2026 owing to rain, as per the CPCB bulletin.
Consider the following statements: 1. GRAP Stage-I in the NCR had been invoked by a CAQM order dated 16 April 2026. 2. The 130th meeting of CAQM's Enforcement Task Force on 4 May 2026 reviewed 174 inspections that found 61 violations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Stage-I was invoked on 16 April 2026, and the 130th ETF meeting reviewed 174 inspections (11–28 April) that found 61 violations.
During which period did the Union Health Ministry observe the nationwide Fire Safety Week in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 4–10 May 2026
The Health Ministry observed Fire Safety Week from 4 to 10 May 2026.
Who, as Union Health Secretary, led the nationwide pledge on 'Fire Safety in Health Facilities' on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Punya Salila Srivastava
Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava led the nationwide pledge that opened Fire Safety Week.
Where did the Border Roads Organisation's Project Deepak celebrate its 66th Raising Day on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Shimla
Project Deepak celebrated its 66th Raising Day at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about BRO's Project Deepak: 1. It was raised in 1971. 2. It built the historic Hindustan-Tibet Road and key stretches of the Manali-Leh axis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct: Project Deepak was raised in 1961, not 1971, and built the Hindustan-Tibet Road and key stretches of the Manali-Leh axis.
Which Indian Navy ship, deployed as the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, entered Yangon Harbour on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — INS Sunayna
The IOS Sagar, INS Sunayna, entered Yangon Harbour, Myanmar, on 4 May 2026.
The IOS Sagar deployment is in line with India's MAHASAGAR vision. What does MAHASAGAR stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across Regions
MAHASAGAR stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across Regions.
On 4 May 2026, Nitin Gadkari reviewed nine State BOT National Highway projects in Maharashtra covering a total length of about:
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Correct answer: B — 527 km
The nine State BOT projects reviewed cover a total of 527 km of National Highway stretches in Maharashtra.
Who chaired the Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting held on 4 May 2026 to plan the International Day of Yoga 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Prataprao Jadhav
Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, chaired the meeting.
The national AI skilling programme for the creative sector run by the Ministry of I&B and IICT, offering 15,000 scholarships, was developed in partnership with:
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Correct answer: B — Google and YouTube
The programme was developed in partnership with Google and YouTube and offers 15,000 scholarships.
Which revamped planning portal did the Ministry of Panchayati Raj launch at its national workshop on Panchayat Development Plans on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — eGramSwaraj
The revamped eGramSwaraj planning portal was launched along with the PPC booklet for 2026-27 and the GPDP quality committee report.
Which Indian space startup built Mission Drishti, launched on 3 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — GalaxEye
Mission Drishti was built by Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye.
Mission Drishti is described as the world's first OptoSAR satellite. What does it combine on a single platform?
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Correct answer: A — Electro-optical sensors and synthetic aperture radar
Mission Drishti integrates electro-optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors on one platform for all-weather, day-and-night imaging.
Aboard which launch vehicle was Mission Drishti launched on 3 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — SpaceX Falcon 9
Mission Drishti was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg, California.
Consider the following statements about Mission Drishti: 1. The satellite weighs about 190 kg. 2. It was launched from Sriharikota. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: the 190-kg satellite was launched from Vandenberg, California, not Sriharikota.
What ex-gratia did the Prime Minister announce from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each person killed in the Delhi Shahdara fire of 3 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh
The PM announced ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
In which Delhi locality did a residential building fire kill nine people on 3 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Vivek Vihar
The fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar Phase-I, Shahdara district, killing nine people.
Which body conducted the NEET UG 2026 examination on 3 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — National Testing Agency
NEET UG 2026 was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
About how many candidates had registered for NEET UG 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 23 lakh
NEET UG 2026 was held for nearly 23 lakh registered candidates.
The LPG carrier MT Sarv Shakti, which crossed the Strait of Hormuz with 46,313 MT of Indian LPG in May 2026, was expected to arrive at which Indian port?
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Correct answer: A — Visakhapatnam
MT Sarv Shakti was expected to arrive at Visakhapatnam on 13 May 2026.
As a West Asia rationalisation measure, the domestic LPG booking interval in urban areas was raised from 21 days to:
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Correct answer: B — 25 days
The urban booking interval was raised from 21 to 25 days; in rural areas it goes up to 45 days.
CINBAX-II 2026 is a bilateral military exercise between India and which country?
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Correct answer: B — Cambodia
CINBAX-II is the second edition of the India–Cambodia bilateral military exercise, held in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.
The Indian Army contingent for CINBAX-II 2026 was drawn mainly from a battalion of which regiment?
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Correct answer: C — Maratha Light Infantry
India's 120 personnel were mainly from a battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment.
Consider the following statements about exercise CINBAX-II 2026: 1. It is conducted under the framework of Chapter VII of the UN mandate. 2. The Cambodian contingent comprises 160 personnel from the Royal Cambodian Army. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the exercise follows Chapter VII of the UN mandate, and Cambodia fielded 160 personnel against India's 120.
What was the theme of World Press Freedom Day 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security
The 2026 theme was 'Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security'.
In which year was World Press Freedom Day proclaimed by the UN General Assembly?
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Correct answer: B — 1993
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in 1993, following a 1991 recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference that responded to the 1991 Windhoek Declaration.
Which city hosted UNESCO's World Press Freedom Day Conference on 4 May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Lusaka
UNESCO and the Government of Zambia co-hosted the 2026 conference in Lusaka.