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Question Bank Current Affairs May - 2026 (Part 3)
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Question 1Single Answer
Which country’s President visited India in early May 2026 (notable diplomatic engagement)?
  1. A
    Nepal
  2. B
    Vietnam (To Lam)
  3. C
    Bangladesh
  4. D
    Sri Lanka
Question 2Single Answer
National framework released/updated in 2026 for care of:
  1. A
    Elderly only
  2. B
    Mental health in adults
  3. C
    Cancer only
  4. D
    Childhood diabetes (0-18 years)
Question 3Single Answer
Dual-use satellites are a concern in modern:
  1. A
    Space warfare and orbital conflicts
  2. B
    Trade wars
  3. C
    Agriculture
  4. D
    Healthcare
Question 4Single Answer
What is the scheduled final date for Tata IPL 2026?
  1. A
    May 31
  2. B
    May 24
  3. C
    May 17
  4. D
    June 7
Question 5Single Answer
In May 2026, the Government of India allowed 100% FDI in which sector under the automatic route?
  1. A
    Defence
  2. B
    Agriculture
  3. C
    E-commerce
  4. D
    Insurance
Question 6Single Answer
India rejected objections from which country regarding the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route via Lipulekh Pass in early May 2026?
  1. A
    Nepal
  2. B
    China
  3. C
    Bhutan
  4. D
    Pakistan
Question 7Single Answer
Which volcano in the Philippines saw heightened activity leading to evacuations in May 2026?
  1. A
    Taal Volcano
  2. B
    Bulusan Volcano
  3. C
    Mount Pinatubo
  4. D
    Mayon Volcano
Question 8Single Answer
What major political development occurred in Assam Assembly elections 2026 alongside West Bengal?
  1. A
    BJP retained power
  2. B
    Congress formed government
  3. C
    New regional party won majority
  4. D
    Hung assembly
Question 9Single Answer
What major environmental concern was highlighted by IMD in early May 2026 regarding India’s monsoon?
  1. A
    La Niña
  2. B
    Indian Ocean Dipole only
  3. C
    Super El Niño
  4. D
    No concern
Question 10Single Answer
NASM-SR missile was successfully test-fired (salvo launch) from which platform?
  1. A
    Naval ship
  2. B
    Submarine
  3. C
    Sukhoi fighter jet
  4. D
    Sea King helicopter
Question 11Single Answer
Projected size of India’s medical tourism market by 2030 is approximately:
  1. A
    USD 16-20 billion range (growing rapidly)
  2. B
    USD 12 billion
  3. C
    USD 8 billion
  4. D
    USD 30 billion
Question 12Single Answer
Which state/UT also saw notable poll outcomes with BJP/NDA influence in 2026?
  1. A
    Kerala
  2. B
    Telangana
  3. C
    Tamil Nadu
  4. D
    Puducherry
Question 13Single Answer
E-PRAAPTI portal primarily helps in:
  1. A
    Tracking and activating old/inoperative EPF accounts
  2. B
    Filing income tax returns
  3. C
    Applying for passports
  4. D
    Railway ticket booking
Question 14Single Answer
India’s medical wellness tourism heavily promotes which traditional systems?
  1. A
    AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy)
  2. B
    Only Allopathy
  3. C
    Only Homeopathy
  4. D
    None
Question 15Single Answer
Major challenge for India’s medical tourism:
  1. A
    Lack of airports
  2. B
    Regional imbalance (hospitals concentrated in South & West)
  3. C
    No English-speaking staff
  4. D
    High costs compared to Southeast Asia
Question 16Single Answer
“Heal in India” initiative focuses on:
  1. A
    Domestic healthcare only
  2. B
    Promoting Medical Value Travel
  3. C
    Export of medicines
  4. D
    Vaccination drives
Question 17Single Answer
In May 2026, Canada’s intelligence agency CSIS designated which group as a serious national security threat?
  1. A
    ISIS affiliates
  2. B
    Sikh separatists / Khalistani extremists
  3. C
    Chinese agents
  4. D
    Russian operatives
Question 18Single Answer
RBI’s new Deputy Governor Rohit Jain will oversee departments related to:
  1. A
    Only monetary policy
  2. B
    Rural credit only
  3. C
    Only banking supervision
  4. D
    External investments, forex, fintech, etc. (multiple key depts)
Question 19Single Answer
The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0, released in May 2026, evaluates performance of how many Panchayats?
  1. A
    1 lakh
  2. B
    All urban local bodies
  3. C
    50,000
  4. D
    More than 2.5 lakh
Question 20Single Answer
What is the significance of PaRRVA portal launched by SEBI in early May 2026?
  1. A
    Pension scheme tracking
  2. B
    Public Awareness and Redressal of Retail Investors’ Grievances
  3. C
    Railway reforms
  4. D
    Agricultural insurance
Question 21Single Answer
BJP’s win in West Bengal expanded NDA governance to how many states/UTs approximately?
  1. A
    10-12
  2. B
    28
  3. C
    15
  4. D
    21-22
Question 22Single Answer
High voter turnout in West Bengal 2026 elections was around:
  1. A
    60%
  2. B
    Record high (significant increase from previous)
  3. C
    40%
  4. D
    75%
Question 23Single Answer
The 2028 Summer Olympics will be hosted by which city?
  1. A
    Paris
  2. B
    Brisbane
  3. C
    Los Angeles
  4. D
    New York
Question 24Single Answer
Which Indian athlete is most likely to be the flagbearer or star attraction in Javelin Throw at LA 2028?
  1. A
    Neeraj Chopra
  2. B
    PV Sindhu
  3. C
    Mirabai Chanu
  4. D
    Manu Bhaker
Question 25Single Answer
India conducted missile tests/notification in Bay of Bengal in early May 2026 with range up to:
  1. A
    ~1680 km (related advanced trials)
  2. B
    500 km
  3. C
    3000 km
  4. D
    5000 km
Question 26Single Answer
ISRO is scheduled to return to rocket launches in May 2026 with which mission?
  1. A
    Chandrayaan-4
  2. B
    PSLV-C62 carrying DRDO’s Anvesha (EOSN1) satellite
  3. C
    Gaganyaan-1
  4. D
    Aditya-L2
Question 27Single Answer
Diaphanes meghalayanus and Diaphanes mawlynnong, recently in the news, belong to which species?
  1. A
    Fireflies
  2. B
    Fish
  3. C
    Spiders
  4. D
    Frogs
Question 28Single Answer
The Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube (BHISHM Cube), recently deployed in Jamaica, is associated with which initiative?
  1. A
    Digital India
  2. B
    Ayushman Bharat
  3. C
    Project BHISHM
  4. D
    Mission Indradhanush
Question 29Single Answer
Which nation won the 2026 BWF Thomas Cup men's team title by defeating France in the final?
  1. A
    India
  2. B
    China
  3. C
    Denmark
  4. D
    Indonesia
Question 30Single Answer
Which state secured the top rank in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj’s PAI 2.0 GP Assessment (Panchayat Advancement Index)?
  1. A
    Odisha
  2. B
    Karnataka
  3. C
    Tripura
  4. D
    Kerala
Question 31Single Answer
Karnataka established its first Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in collaboration with which entity?
  1. A
    NASA
  2. B
    ISRO
  3. C
    SIA-India (SatCom Industry Association)
  4. D
    SpaceX
Question 32Single Answer
Mission ‘Drishti’, India’s first OptoSAR satellite, was launched by which company?
  1. A
    ISRO
  2. B
    AgniKul Cosmos
  3. C
    GalaxEye
  4. D
    Skyroot Aerospace
Question 33Single Answer
Which ministry launched Mission Mausam?
  1. A
    Ministry of Earth Sciences
  2. B
    Ministry of Science and Technology
  3. C
    Ministry of Environment
  4. D
    Ministry of Agriculture
Question 34Single Answer
The Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile (LR-AShM) tested by DRDO reaches approximately what speed?
  1. A
    Mach 5
  2. B
    Mach 20
  3. C
    Mach 10
  4. D
    Mach 2
Question 35Single Answer
World Tuna Day is observed on:
  1. A
    May 2
  2. B
    May 3
  3. C
    May 4
  4. D
    April 28
Question 36Single Answer
Exercise CINBAX-II involves the Indian Army and the military of which country?
  1. A
    Vietnam
  2. B
    Thailand
  3. C
    Cambodia
  4. D
    Laos
Question 37Single Answer
The IPL 2026 final is scheduled to be held at which venue for the third consecutive time?
  1. A
    Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
  2. B
    Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
  3. C
    Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  4. D
    Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Question 38Single Answer
Who was appointed as a new full-time member of NITI Aayog, known for public policy and grassroots development?
  1. A
    Shaktikanta Das
  2. B
    Dr. R. Balasubramaniam
  3. C
    T. V. Somanathan
  4. D
    Michael Patra
Question 39Single Answer
The Cell Broadcast System introduced by the Communications Ministry is primarily for:
  1. A
    5G penetration
  2. B
    Cybersecurity
  3. C
    Real-time emergency alerts
  4. D
    Digital payments
Question 40Single Answer
US President Donald Trump paused “Project Freedom” (Hormuz escort operation) to push for a deal with which country?
  1. A
    Israel
  2. B
    Iran
  3. C
    China
  4. D
    Russia
Question 41Single Answer
In Tamil Nadu politics (post-assembly outcomes), which party led by actor-politician Vijay (TVK) sought support to form government?
  1. A
    DMK
  2. B
    AIADMK
  3. C
    Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
  4. D
    BJP
Question 42Single Answer
Ted Turner, founder of CNN, passed away in 2026 at the age of:
  1. A
    77
  2. B
    87
  3. C
    92
  4. D
    82
Question 43Single Answer
The Parliament of which country debated a no-confidence motion against PM Jeremiah Manele in May 2026?
  1. A
    Fiji
  2. B
    Vanuatu
  3. C
    Papua New Guinea
  4. D
    Solomon Islands
Question 44Single Answer
Special Category Status was historically granted by:
  1. A
    Parliament
  2. B
    Finance Commission
  3. C
    National Development Council (NDC)
  4. D
    President
Question 45Single Answer
India has opened 100% FDI in the insurance sector via which route?
  1. A
    Government route
  2. B
    Hybrid route
  3. C
    Automatic route
  4. D
    Approval route only for specific cases
Question 46Single Answer
IISc Bengaluru recently entered the top 50 in which rankings?
  1. A
    QS World University Rankings
  2. B
    Shanghai Rankings
  3. C
    THE Asia University Rankings 2026
  4. D
    NIRF
Question 47Single Answer
The Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube, recently deployed in Jamaica, is associated with which Indian initiative?
  1. A
    Project BHISHM
  2. B
    Ayushman Bharat
  3. C
    Digital India
  4. D
    Mission Indradhanush
Question 48Single Answer
International Firefighters’ Day is observed on:
  1. A
    May 8
  2. B
    May 1
  3. C
    May 5
  4. D
    May 4
Question 49Single Answer
Red Cross / Red Crescent Day and World Donkey Day are observed on:
  1. A
    May 8
  2. B
    May 1
  3. C
    May 5
  4. D
    May 4
Question 50Single Answer
What tragic incident occurred at Bargi Dam (Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh) in early May 2026?
  1. A
    Cruise boat capsizing (9 dead)
  2. B
    Dam breach
  3. C
    Terror attack
  4. D
    Major flooding
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