May 2026 Current Affairs Quiz

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Q1

In May 2026, the RPSC issued the advertisement for the Rajasthan State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination-2026 (RAS-2026). How many posts did it notify?

(1)607: 192 State Service and 415 Subordinate Service✓ Correct answer
(2)733: 346 State Service and 387 Subordinate Service
(3)607: 415 State Service and 192 Subordinate Service
(4)905: 424 State Service and 481 Subordinate Service

Answer: (1) 607: 192 State Service and 415 Subordinate Service

Explanation

The advertisement issued on 27 May 2026 notified 607 posts: 192 in State Services and 415 in Subordinate Services.

Q2

The Rajasthan Industrial Development Policy-2026, approved by the State Cabinet in May 2026, aims to expand the state economy to what size?

(1)USD 250 billion by 2027-28
(2)USD 350 billion by 2028-29✓ Correct answer
(3)USD 500 billion by 2029-30
(4)USD 1 trillion by 2030-31

Answer: (2) USD 350 billion by 2028-29

Explanation

The policy, approved on 22 May 2026, rests on four pillars (green growth, governance, growth, globalisation) and targets a USD 350 billion state economy by 2028-29.

Q3

In May 2026, Rajasthan observed its first state-level Godawan Diwas for the Great Indian Bustard. On which date is this day to be observed every year?

(1)5 June
(2)22 May
(3)21 May✓ Correct answer
(4)2 February

Answer: (3) 21 May

Explanation

The first Godawan Diwas was observed on 21 May 2026, with the main celebration in Jaisalmer; the state decided to mark it every year on 21 May.

Q4

In May 2026, the Rajasthan High Court directed the state government and the State Election Commission to hold panchayat and urban local body elections by which date?

(1)15 April 2026
(2)30 June 2026
(3)31 December 2026
(4)31 July 2026✓ Correct answer

Answer: (4) 31 July 2026

Explanation

On 22 May 2026 a bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma set 31 July as the deadline and rejected the plea to defer the polls till December.

Q5

Under Vibrant Villages Programme-II, 184 strategic villages in five border districts of Rajasthan are covered, as reported during Amit Shah's Bikaner visit in May 2026. Which district has the largest number of these villages?

(1)Sri Ganganagar✓ Correct answer
(2)Bikaner
(3)Barmer
(4)Jaisalmer

Answer: (1) Sri Ganganagar

Explanation

The split is Sri Ganganagar 68, Bikaner 46, Barmer 36, Jaisalmer 30 and Phalodi 4 villages.

Q6

Rajasthan's Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan in May-June 2026 ran between which two occasions?

(1)Akshaya Tritiya to Nirjala Ekadashi
(2)Ganga Dashami to World Environment Day✓ Correct answer
(3)World Water Day to World Earth Day
(4)Biodiversity Day to World Oceans Day

Answer: (2) Ganga Dashami to World Environment Day

Explanation

The campaign ran from 25 May (Ganga Dashami) to 5 June 2026 (World Environment Day) to make water conservation a people's movement.

Q7

On 11 May 2026, the Prime Minister attended the Somnath Amrit Parv, marking 75 years since the rebuilt Somnath temple was consecrated on 11 May 1951. Who inaugurated the rebuilt temple on that day?

(1)Governor-General C. Rajagopalachari
(2)Deputy PM Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(3)President Dr Rajendra Prasad✓ Correct answer
(4)Vice-President Dr S. Radhakrishnan

Answer: (3) President Dr Rajendra Prasad

Explanation

The rebuilt temple was consecrated on 11 May 1951 by President Dr Rajendra Prasad; Sardar Patel, who led the rebuilding effort, had died in December 1950.

Q8

On 29 May 2026, the Supreme Court directed that High Courts should ordinarily pronounce judgments within what period of reserving them?

(1)One month
(2)Six weeks
(3)Six months
(4)Three months✓ Correct answer

Answer: (4) Three months

Explanation

A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi set three months; bail orders are to be given the same day.

Q9

Consider the following statements about NEET-UG 2026 (May 2026): 1. The National Testing Agency cancelled the examination held on 3 May 2026. 2. The Centre handed the probe into the alleged paper leak to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(1)1 only✓ Correct answer
(2)2 only
(3)Both 1 and 2
(4)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (1) 1 only

Explanation

The NTA cancelled the 3 May exam on 12 May 2026; the probe was given to the CBI, not the NIA.

Q10

At the 3rd India-Nordic Summit held in Oslo in May 2026, the India-Nordic relationship was elevated to a:

(1)Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership
(2)Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership✓ Correct answer
(3)Special Strategic and Global Partnership
(4)Blue Economy and Digital Strategic Partnership

Answer: (2) Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership

Explanation

The summit on 19 May 2026, hosted by Norway, raised ties to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership; earlier summits were in Stockholm (2018) and Copenhagen (2022).

Q11

When India and Italy raised their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership in May 2026, what bilateral trade target did they set?

(1)EUR 10 billion by 2027
(2)EUR 15 billion by 2028
(3)EUR 20 billion by 2029✓ Correct answer
(4)EUR 30 billion by 2030

Answer: (3) EUR 20 billion by 2029

Explanation

The Joint Declaration issued in Rome on 20 May 2026 set a EUR 20 billion trade goal by 2029 and named 2027 the Italy-India Year of Culture and Tourism.

Q12

On 8 May 2026, India flight-tested an Advanced Agni missile with an MIRV system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island. What does MIRV stand for?

(1)Multiple Integrated Rocket Vehicle
(2)Medium-range Interceptor Re-entry Vehicle
(3)Mobile Intercontinental Range Vehicle
(4)Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle✓ Correct answer

Answer: (4) Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle

Explanation

MIRV lets one missile carry several warheads that hit separate targets; in the test, payloads struck targets spread over the Indian Ocean Region.

Q13

In May 2026, the RBI's Central Board approved a record surplus transfer to the Central Government for 2025-26 of about:

(1)Rs 2.86 lakh crore✓ Correct answer
(2)Rs 2.11 lakh crore
(3)Rs 2.69 lakh crore
(4)Rs 3.13 lakh crore

Answer: (1) Rs 2.86 lakh crore

Explanation

The 623rd board meeting on 22 May 2026 approved about Rs 2.86 lakh crore, above the previous record of Rs 2.69 lakh crore for 2024-25.

Q14

In May 2026, Amar Singh Devanda won gold by running 282.881 km at the IAU 24-Hour Asia and Oceania Championship. Where was it held?

(1)Doha, Qatar
(2)Hirosaki, Japan✓ Correct answer
(3)Bengaluru, India
(4)Taipei, Taiwan

Answer: (2) Hirosaki, Japan

Explanation

The championship was held at Hirosaki, Japan, on 23-24 May 2026; Indians swept the men's individual medals and India won the men's team gold.

Q15

The 'Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross', conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2026, is an honour of which country?

(1)Norway
(2)Netherlands
(3)Sweden✓ Correct answer
(4)Denmark

Answer: (3) Sweden

Explanation

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden conferred it in Gothenburg on 17 May 2026; it was the PM's 31st international honour.