India Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which agencies jointly seized about 115 kg of cocaine off the Mundra coast in Gujarat on 25–26 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Coast Guard and ATS Gujarat
The Indian Coast Guard and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Gujarat conducted the joint intelligence-based operation.
The May 2026 cocaine seizure off Mundra was described as which joint anti-narcotics operation of the Indian Coast Guard and ATS Gujarat in the last five years?
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Correct answer: B — 15th
It was the 15th successful anti-narcotics operation jointly undertaken by ICG and ATS in the last five years.
As per the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026, the National Sports Board shall consist of:
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Correct answer: B — A Chairperson and two Members
The Board shall consist of a Chairperson and two Members appointed by the Central Government from a panel recommended by the Search-cum-Selection Committee.
The National Sports Board Rules, 2026 and the National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026 were notified under which law?
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Correct answer: D — National Sports Governance Act, 2025
Both sets of rules were notified under the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
The 4-lane Thiruvarur Bypass approved in May 2026 lies on which section of NH-83 in Tamil Nadu?
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Correct answer: C — Nagapattinam–Thanjavur
The 14.9-km bypass is on the Nagapattinam–Thanjavur section of NH-83.
The Thiruvarur Bypass project is expected to improve connectivity of industrial hubs like Tiruchirappalli and Coimbatore with which port towns?
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Correct answer: B — Karaikal and Nagapattinam
Gadkari said the project will connect Tiruchirappalli and Coimbatore with the port towns of Karaikal and Nagapattinam.
The PM-AJAY Portal launched in May 2026 enables milestone-linked fund flow for which components of the scheme?
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Correct answer: A — Adarsh Gram, Grant-in-Aid and Hostel
The portal covers the Adarsh Gram, Grant-in-Aid (GIA) and Hostel components under PM-AJAY.
PM-AJAY, for which a portal and mobile app were launched in May 2026, is implemented by which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The PM-AJAY Portal and App were launched by Dr Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment; the Department of Social Justice implements PM-AJAY for Scheduled Caste communities.
Which company was approved in May 2026 as the strategic buyer for 100% equity of Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL)?
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Correct answer: D — Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
The Alternative Mechanism approved the highest bid of about ₹121.01 crore by Skymap Pharmaceuticals Private Limited.
Consider the following statements about IMPCL: 1. It was incorporated in 1978. 2. Its prime objective is manufacturing and supplying standardised Homoeopathic and Siddha medicines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
IMPCL was incorporated on 12 July 1978 with the prime objective of manufacturing and supplying standardised Ayurvedic and Unani medicines, not Homoeopathic and Siddha.
Under the PM-WANI reforms announced in May 2026, flexible short-duration Wi-Fi plans of which durations have been introduced?
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Correct answer: D — 15, 30 and 60 minutes
The DoT reforms introduce flexible short-duration plans of 15, 30 and 60 minutes.
Within what period have PM-WANI stakeholders been directed to implement the revised guidelines issued by DoT on 22 May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Eight weeks
Stakeholders must implement the revised guidelines within eight weeks from issuance, making the features operational by July 2026.
As per telecom subscription data for the end of April 2026, India's total telephone subscriber base (wireless plus wireline) was about:
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Correct answer: B — 1,338 million
Total telephone subscribers were 1,337.54 million; 1,073.44 million is the broadband figure, 1,193.57 million active wireless and 1,288.96 million total wireless.
Consider the following statements based on telecom subscription data for the end of April 2026: 1. Overall tele-density (with M2M connections) was 93.69%. 2. Rural subscribers accounted for more than half of total telephone subscribers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Overall tele-density was 93.69%; rural subscribers were 41.45% of the total, so statement 2 is wrong.
As per KVIC's provisional data for 2025-26, sales of Khadi and Village Industries products reached about:
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Correct answer: C — ₹1.87 lakh crore
Sales reached a record ₹1,87,105 crore; ₹1,25,296 crore is the production figure.
Consider the following statements about KVIC's provisional data for 2025-26: 1. Sales grew by about 501% compared with 2013-14. 2. The value of production in 2025-26 was higher than the value of sales. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Sales rose 501% over 2013-14 to ₹1,87,105 crore; production was ₹1,25,296 crore, which is lower than sales.
The Ministry of Ayush meeting on WHO-ICHI and National Health Intervention Codes in May 2026 focused on developing standardised intervention codes for which systems of medicine?
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Correct answer: D — Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani
The meeting covered ICHI and NHIC for the Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (ASU) systems of medicine.
The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, which marked 150 years in 2026, was founded in 1876 by:
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Correct answer: B — Mahendralal Sircar
IACS was founded in 1876 by Dr Mahendralal Sircar.
IACS Kolkata is described as the institution where which scientist carried out the work leading to India's first Nobel Prize in Science?
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Correct answer: D — C.V. Raman
Sir C.V. Raman carried out the work at IACS that led to the discovery of the Raman Effect and India's first Nobel Prize in Science.
At the May 2026 meeting between Union Minister Jitendra Singh and the West Bengal Chief Minister, a dedicated CSIR study was agreed on which problem in affected districts of the State?
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Correct answer: C — Arsenic poisoning
One of the two key decisions was a dedicated study on arsenic poisoning in affected districts of West Bengal through CSIR institutions.
Consider the following statements as per the India Semiconductor Mission (May 2026): 1. 12 Fab/Packaging projects have been approved under the Semicon India Programme so far. 2. 24 semiconductor design projects have been approved so far. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
ISM stated that so far 12 Fab/Packaging projects have been approved along with 24 semiconductor design projects.
What is the name of the online portal launched by the India Semiconductor Mission on 26 May 2026 for investors?
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Correct answer: D — Investors Support
The portal launched on 26.05.2026 is titled 'Investors Support' and is accessible at ism.gov.in/investment.
At the North-East regional review meeting of the Fisheries Ministry in May 2026, fisheries projects worth about ₹32.15 crore were inaugurated/launched in which State?
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Correct answer: B — Mizoram
The meeting was held in Aizawl, and projects worth about ₹32.15 crore under PMMSY and FIDF were inaugurated and their foundation laid in Mizoram.
In May 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah e-inaugurated women's barracks at the BSF's Sanchu Post. In which district is this post located?
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Correct answer: A — Bikaner
The women's barracks were e-inaugurated at Sanchu Post in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
As stated by the Home Minister at Sanchu Post in May 2026, the BSF's operational jurisdiction has been expanded:
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Correct answer: D — From 15 km to 50 km
Amit Shah said the government has expanded the BSF's operational jurisdiction from 15 to 50 kilometres.
Consider the following statements made by the Home Minister at Sanchu Post (May 2026): 1. Piped drinking water is being provided to 180 BSF outposts in Rajasthan. 2. Anti-drone systems will be deployed along the border within the next six months. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both were stated: piped drinking water to 180 BSF outposts in Rajasthan, and anti-drone systems along the border within six months.
Which aircraft does the IAF's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team fly, as stated at its 30th anniversary in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Hawk Mk-132
The team flies the Hawk Mk-132 aircraft in its red-and-white livery.
The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, which marked 30 years on 26 May 2026, was formed in which year and at which station?
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Correct answer: C — 1996, Bidar
The team was formed in 1996 at Bidar, where its 30th anniversary was celebrated at Air Force Station Bidar.
While reviewing Ebola preparedness in May 2026, the Union Health Minister said India had not reported any case of which Ebola disease?
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Correct answer: B — Bundibugyo Ebola disease
Nadda stated that India has not reported any case of Bundibugyo Ebola disease till date.
Consider the following statements regarding the 2026 Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa: 1. WHO declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. 2. The Africa CDC declared a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
WHO declared a PHEIC and the Africa CDC declared a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS).
The new series of the All-India Index of Industrial Production (IIP), to be launched on 1 June 2026, will have which base year?
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Correct answer: C — 2022-23
The TAC-IIP report covers revision of the IIP base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
Which method will the new IIP series adopt for linking the 2011-12 series with the 2022-23 series?
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Correct answer: D — Geometric Mean method
The new series will adopt the Geometric Mean method for linking, with linking factors computed for the General Index and Sectoral Indices.
Consider the following statements about the new IIP series (base 2022-23): 1. Its scope includes Rare Earth Minerals and Water Supply. 2. It is aligned with the National Industrial Classification (NIC-2008). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The new series adds Minor Minerals, Rare Earth Minerals, Gas Supply, Water Supply and Sewerage & Waste Management, and is aligned with NIC-2025, not NIC-2008.
What was India Post's revenue in FY 2025-26, as stated by the MoS for Communications in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹15,373 crore
India Post's revenue rose to ₹15,373 crore in 2025-26, a single-year increase of ₹2,100 crore; it was about ₹11,500 crore in 2016.
As per India Post (May 2026), how many girls are enrolled under the Sukanya Samriddhi scheme?
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Correct answer: C — 3.8 crore
India Post said 3.8 crore girls are enrolled under the Sukanya Samriddhi scheme.
How many public health technologies did ICMR transfer to industry at the 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: I2I Connect' event in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 41
ICMR transferred 41 public health technologies to industry at the event.
The May 2026 ICMR event saw India's first-ever transfer to industry of inactivated biomaterials of which two viruses?
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Correct answer: D — Kyasanur Forest Disease and Chandipura
India witnessed the first-ever transfer of inactivated KFD (Kyasanur Forest Disease) and Chandipura virus biomaterials to industry partners.
The Election Commission of India organised the May 2026 workshop on 'Risk Management and Electoral Resilience' in collaboration with which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — International IDEA
ECI organised the workshop with International IDEA under India's Chairship Programme 2026.
How many countries were represented among the 32 participants of the ECI workshop on Risk Management and Electoral Resilience (May 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — 12
The 32 participants represented Election Management Bodies of 12 countries.
What is the overarching theme of India's BRICS 2026 Chairship under which the first Tourism Working Group meeting was held in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
The meeting advanced tourism cooperation under the overarching theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
Where will the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting be held in August 2026 under India's chairship?
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Correct answer: B — Jaipur
The 2nd TWG meeting (19–20 August 2026) and the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting (21–22 August 2026) will both be held in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
ALMM List-II, whose 1 June 2026 deadline MNRE decided not to extend across the board, applies to:
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Correct answer: B — Solar PV cells
The decision concerns ALMM List-II for solar PV cells.
The Department of Expenditure's Office Memorandum of 29.04.2026, considered by MNRE, suggested time extensions of what duration based on specific situations?
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Correct answer: C — Not less than two months and not more than four months
The OM advised treating the West Asia situation as war and suggested extensions of not less than two months and not more than four months, case by case.
How many mineral blocks were auctioned in FY 2025-26, a record for a single financial year, as per the Ministry of Mines (May 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — 212
A record 212 mineral blocks were auctioned in FY 2025-26; 108 were auctioned in FY 2015-16 to 2020-21 and 364 in FY 2021-22 to 2024-25.
Of the mineral blocks auctioned in FY 2025-26, how many were critical and strategic mineral blocks?
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Correct answer: D — 22
The record FY 2025-26 tally includes the auction of 22 critical and strategic mineral blocks.
Under the LPG (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026, a consumer who obtains a PNG connection may apply to terminate the LPG connection within how many days?
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Correct answer: D — 30 days
Consumers may apply for termination of the LPG connection within 30 days of obtaining a PNG connection.
What is the purpose of the 'transfer voucher' introduced by the LPG control order amendment of May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Future restoration of an LPG connection in a non-PNG area
Consumers with PNG connections may obtain a transfer voucher for future restoration of their LPG connection in a non-PNG area.
The National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA), whose 2025 portal was launched in May 2026, is based on which index?
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Correct answer: B — Online Service Index of the UN e-Government Survey
NeSDA is based on the Online Service Index (OSI) of the UN e-Government Survey, customised for the Indian federal structure.
Consider the following statements about NeSDA: 1. It is a biennial assessment framework. 2. It was developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
NeSDA is a biennial framework developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), not MeitY.
Which institute's researchers found molecular evidence of ancient Gondwana wildfires preserved in coal, as reported in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences
Researchers from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), an autonomous institute of DST, carried out the study.
Consider the following statements about the BSIP palaeofire study (May 2026): 1. It found evidence of wildfires in Gondwana forests nearly 250 million years ago. 2. It combined palynofacies analysis with Raman and FTIR spectroscopy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The study used palynofacies analysis with Raman and FTIR spectroscopy and found evidence of wildfires in Gondwana forests nearly 250 million years ago.
In his May 2026 review of national highway quality and maintenance, Nitin Gadkari assessed National Highways covering 10,064 km in which State?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan
Gadkari reviewed National Highways covering 10,064 km in Rajasthan and NH projects covering 1,947 km in Himachal Pradesh.
What equipment was commissioned in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi, on 25 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator
A Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator was commissioned in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
The National Sports University, described by PIB as India's first dedicated sports university and reviewed by MoS Raksha Khadse in May 2026, is located in:
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Correct answer: A — Imphal
Raksha Khadse visited the National Sports University (NSU), Imphal, to review progress of its permanent campus.
The Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs discussed by Meghalaya minister Alexander Laloo Hek and Dr Jitendra Singh in May 2026 are implemented by which body for Scheduled Tribe communities?
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Correct answer: C — Department of Science & Technology
The STI Hubs are implemented by the Department of Science & Technology for holistic development of Scheduled Tribe communities.
Who won the Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal after the repoll counted on 24 May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Debangshu Panda
BJP's Debangshu Panda won with 1,49,666 votes, per ECI's result page.
Which party's candidate finished second in the Falta repoll result of May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — CPI(M)
CPI(M)'s Sambhu Nath Kurmi was second with 40,645 votes; Congress was third and the TMC fourth.
Consider the following statements about the Falta (AC 144) result of 24 May 2026: 1. The winning margin was more than one lakh votes. 2. The Trinamool Congress candidate finished third. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct (margin 1,09,021). Statement 2 is wrong: the TMC's Jahangir Khan finished fourth with 7,783 votes, behind Congress.