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Question Bank Current Affairs May - 2026 (Part 2)
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Question 1Single Answer
What major defence-related development was highlighted on 1 May 2026 involving India and Italy?
  1. A
    Joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean
  2. B
    Purchase of Rafale jets
  3. C
    Rajnath Singh-Italy Defence Pact
  4. D
    Signing of a nuclear agreement
Question 2Single Answer
Which satellite was launched by ISRO around early May 2026?
  1. A
    GSAT-31
  2. B
    Chandrayaan-4
  3. C
    INSAT-4CR
  4. D
    GSAT-32
Question 3Single Answer
What is Prerna 2.0, launched/introduced in the news on 1 May 2026?
  1. A
    A new defence missile system
  2. B
    Green hydrogen mission
  3. C
    AI Tutoring initiative
  4. D
    Digital payment platform
Question 4Single Answer
UAE announced its exit from OPEC, with the decision taking effect from:
  1. A
    1 May 2026
  2. B
    1 January 2026
  3. C
    1 July 2026
  4. D
    31 December 2026
Question 5Single Answer
A tragic road accident in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh on or around 1 May 2026 resulted in how many deaths?
  1. A
    At least 16 (including 6 children and 7 women)
  2. B
    8
  3. C
    25
  4. D
    12
Question 6Single Answer
A wall collapse at a hospital in which city killed seven people around early May 2026?
  1. A
    Bengaluru, Karnataka
  2. B
    Mumbai
  3. C
    Hyderabad
  4. D
    Chennai
Question 7Single Answer
Indian airlines (Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet) informed the government about potential operational issues due to:
  1. A
    Pilot shortage
  2. B
    High fuel prices and Strait of Hormuz closure amid Iran war
  3. C
    New DGCA regulations
  4. D
    Airport congestion
Question 8Single Answer
RBI's April 2026 Monetary Policy kept the repo rate unchanged at:
  1. A
    6.5%
  2. B
    6.0%
  3. C
    4.75%
  4. D
    5.25%
Question 9Single Answer
Which initiative or mission was linked to Tatya Tope’s letter discovery?
  1. A
    Swachh Bharat
  2. B
    Namami Gange
  3. C
    Digital India
  4. D
    Gyan Bharatam Mission
Question 10Single Answer
Neeraj Chopra began his pre-season training for 2026 in which country?
  1. A
    Germany
  2. B
    South Africa (Potchefstroom)
  3. C
    USA
  4. D
    Australia
Question 11Single Answer
What major global sporting event is scheduled from 11 June to 19 July 2026?
  1. A
    Winter Olympics
  2. B
    FIFA World Cup 2026
  3. C
    Asian Games
  4. D
    Commonwealth Games
Question 12Single Answer
Vaishnath (Railway Minister) flagged off the first direct Vande Bharat Express between:
  1. A
    Delhi and Mumbai
  2. B
    Jammu and Srinagar
  3. C
    Chennai and Bengaluru
  4. D
    Kolkata and Guwahati
Question 13Single Answer
What new framework did the RBI announce plans for regarding NBFCs in April 2026?
  1. A
    Complete deregulation
  2. B
    Classification into upper, middle, and lower layers
  3. C
    Merger with banks
  4. D
    Ban on new NBFCs
Question 14Single Answer
From 1 April 2026, RBI shifted processing of overseas investment references to:
  1. A
    Only Mumbai office
  2. B
    SEBI
  3. C
    7 Regional Offices via PRAVAAH portal
  4. D
    Ministry of Finance
Question 15Single Answer
The Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz led to:
  1. A
    Oil prices hitting four-year high
  2. B
    Record low oil prices
  3. C
    Increased Indian exports
  4. D
    Rupee appreciation
Question 16Single Answer
Which Indian state saw clashes between Aboriginal community and police in Alice Springs (international news context)?
  1. A
    Canada
  2. B
    New Zealand
  3. C
    Australia
  4. D
    South Africa
Question 17Single Answer
US President Donald Trump commented on considering exiting NATO, calling it a:
  1. A
    Paper tiger
  2. B
    Strong alliance
  3. C
    Economic burden
  4. D
    Peacekeeper
Question 18Single Answer
Rajya Sabha passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill in early April 2026 to:
  1. A
    Merge forces
  2. B
    Increase salaries
  3. C
    Reduce recruitment age
  4. D
    Create a unified legal framework for CAPF personnel
Question 19Single Answer
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 related to?
  1. A
    Defence procurement
  2. B
    Urban development
  3. C
    Performance assessment of over 2.5 lakh panchayats
  4. D
    Export promotion
Question 20Single Answer
Ethanol blending-related amendments to Central Motor Vehicles Rules in 2026 include:
  1. A
    Only E20
  2. B
    E85, E100, and B100 biodiesel
  3. C
    Electric vehicles only
  4. D
    CNG mandates
Question 21Single Answer
On 1 May 2026, rain and thunderstorms were reported to have cooled which region of India?
  1. A
    Southern India
  2. B
    North India (while heatwave persisted elsewhere)
  3. C
    Eastern India
  4. D
    Western Ghats
Question 22Single Answer
The government announced focus on connecting Poonch-Rajouri with:
  1. A
    National Highway
  2. B
    Inland waterway
  3. C
    Airport
  4. D
    Rail network
Question 23Single Answer
On 1 May 2026, school assembly news headlines prominently featured:
  1. A
    Only sports news
  2. B
    Election results
  3. C
    Rajnath Singh-Italy Defence Pact, Prerna 2.0, GSAT-32, and Sensex volatility
  4. D
    Budget announcements
Question 24Single Answer
What global event involving Iran was a dominant theme in economic and geopolitical news in April-May 2026?
  1. A
    Peace treaty with Israel
  2. B
    Ongoing war impacting oil prices and Strait of Hormuz
  3. C
    Joining NATO
  4. D
    Nuclear disarmament
Question 25Single Answer
RBI's April 2026 policy projected CPI inflation for FY27 at:
  1. A
    4.0%
  2. B
    3.8%
  3. C
    5.5%
  4. D
    4.6%
Question 26Single Answer
Which day is observed globally on 1 May?
  1. A
    World Health Day
  2. B
    Earth Day
  3. C
    International Workers’ Day
  4. D
    Labour Safety Day
Question 27Single Answer
Which organization promotes workers’ rights globally?
  1. A
    ILO
  2. B
    IMF
  3. C
    WHO
  4. D
    WTO
Question 28Single Answer
Which Indian state recently focused on heatwave preparedness in May 2026?
  1. A
    Kerala
  2. B
    Assam
  3. C
    Punjab
  4. D
    Rajasthan
Question 29Single Answer
Which organization issues heatwave warnings in India?
  1. A
    IMD
  2. B
    DRDO
  3. C
    ISRO
  4. D
    BARC
Question 30Single Answer
Which country is leading in renewable energy expansion in 2026?
  1. A
    USA
  2. B
    India
  3. C
    China
  4. D
    Germany
Question 31Single Answer
Which global summit focuses on climate change?
  1. A
    G7
  2. B
    BRICS
  3. C
    COP
  4. D
    SCO
Question 32Single Answer
Which Indian mission focuses on clean energy?
  1. A
    Digital India
  2. B
    Skill India
  3. C
    Make in India
  4. D
    National Solar Mission
Question 33Single Answer
Which organization publishes World Economic Outlook?
  1. A
    World Bank
  2. B
    IMF
  3. C
    WTO
  4. D
    UNDP
Question 34Single Answer
Which Indian city recently launched smart transport initiatives?
  1. A
    Surat
  2. B
    Delhi
  3. C
    Pune
  4. D
    Chennai
Question 35Single Answer
Which organization regulates global aviation?
  1. A
    ICAO
  2. B
    WHO
  3. C
    IMF
  4. D
    WTO
Question 36Single Answer
Which Indian bank launched new digital services recently?
  1. A
    HDFC
  2. B
    PNB
  3. C
    ICICI
  4. D
    SBI
Question 37Single Answer
Which country tested hypersonic missile technology recently?
  1. A
    USA
  2. B
    Russia
  3. C
    China
  4. D
    India
Question 38Single Answer
Which organization handles global health emergencies?
  1. A
    IMF
  2. B
    UNESCO
  3. C
    WHO
  4. D
    WTO
Question 39Single Answer
Which country partnered with India in space collaboration recently?
  1. A
    France
  2. B
    Japan
  3. C
    Canada
  4. D
    Israel
Question 40Single Answer
Which Indian state leads in solar energy capacity?
  1. A
    Gujarat
  2. B
    Karnataka
  3. C
    Tamil Nadu
  4. D
    Rajasthan
Question 41Single Answer
Which organization regulates stock markets in India?
  1. A
    RBI
  2. B
    NABARD
  3. C
    SEBI
  4. D
    IRDAI
Question 42Single Answer
Which country leads electric vehicle adoption?
  1. A
    China
  2. B
    USA
  3. C
    Germany
  4. D
    Japan
Question 43Single Answer
Which Indian program supports startups?
  1. A
    Startup India
  2. B
    Skill India
  3. C
    Make in India
  4. D
    Digital India
Question 44Single Answer
Which organization provides development loans globally?
  1. A
    IMF
  2. B
    WHO
  3. C
    WTO
  4. D
    World Bank
Question 45Single Answer
Which city is known as India’s tech hub?
  1. A
    Hyderabad
  2. B
    Pune
  3. C
    Bengaluru
  4. D
    Chennai
Question 46Single Answer
Which country increased defense spending significantly?
  1. A
    France
  2. B
    Japan
  3. C
    India
  4. D
    Germany
Question 47Single Answer
Which organization sets global labor standards?
  1. A
    WTO
  2. B
    ILO
  3. C
    IMF
  4. D
    WHO
Question 48Single Answer
Which Indian state launched a new EV policy recently?
  1. A
    Gujarat
  2. B
    Maharashtra
  3. C
    Karnataka
  4. D
    Delhi
Question 49Single Answer
Which organization oversees global peacekeeping?
  1. A
    UN
  2. B
    IMF
  3. C
    NATO
  4. D
    World Bank
Question 50Single Answer
Which Indian organization launched a communication satellite recently?
  1. A
    DRDO
  2. B
    BARC
  3. C
    HAL
  4. D
    ISRO
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