Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1-8)
Q1. On May 10, 2026, which country’s leader signaled that the conflict with Ukraine was nearing an end during Victory Day celebrations?
A) China
B) Russia
C) Iran
D) Israel
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Putin highlighted progress amid a U.S.-brokered ceasefire context.
Q2. India has been impacted by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to tensions between which two entities?
A) Russia-Ukraine
B) China-Taiwan
C) US-Israel and Iran
D) Saudi ArabiCa-Yemen
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Ongoing US-Iran conflict/ceasefire fragility has affected global energy supplies and shipping, prompting Indian responses.
Q3. PM Narendra Modi, on May 10, 2026, urged citizens to adopt which measures amid West Asia crisis-induced oil price concerns?
A) Increase gold purchases
B) Work from home, carpooling, and use petrol sparingly
C) Boost international tourism
D) Import more crude oil
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Modi promoted swadeshi, domestic tourism, and fuel conservation for national interest and Atmanirbharata.
Q4. What did PM Modi specifically advise regarding wedding gold purchases amid economic uncertainties?
A) Increase purchases to support economy
B) Only buy from Indian mines
C) Avoid buying for at least one year
D) No specific advice
Correct Answer: C.
Q5. India welcomed the ceasefire between:
A) United States and Iran
B) Russia and Ukraine
C) Israel and Hamas
D) China and Taiwan
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: India hoped for lasting peace, unimpeded navigation through Strait of Hormuz, and de-escalation.
Q6. Recent reports mentioned a hantavirus outbreak linked to which incident?
A) A plane crash in Europe
B) Livestock in Brazil
C) A market in Wuhan
D) A cruise ship heading to Tenerife, Spain
Correct Answer: D.
Q7. Which Indian leader met the Governor on May 10, 2026, to stake claim for government formation in Assam?
A) G. Kishan Reddy
B) Himanta Biswa Sarma (NDA)
C) Rahul Gandhi
D) Arvind Kejriwal
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: NDA secured majority; oath likely on May 12.
Q8. Gelatin sticks were reportedly found along whose convoy route in Bengaluru on/around May 10?
A) Tamil Nadu CM
B) Home Minister
C) Assam CM
D) PM Narendra Modi
Correct Answer: D.
Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 9-17)
Q9. Who was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai?
A) Udhayanidhi Stalin
B) C. Joseph Vijay (TVK)
C) Edappadi Palaniswami
D) MK Stalin
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Actor-turned-politician (Thalapathy Vijay) of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ended decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance; coalition with Congress.
Q10. Vijay’s first actions as CM included announcement of:
A) 200 units free electricity, women’s safety force, anti-narcotics task force
B) Complete prohibition
C) New capital city
D) Merger with Puducherry
Correct Answer: A.
Q11. Tamil Nadu Governor who administered the oath to CM Vijay:
A) R.N. Ravi
B) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
C) P. S. Sreedharan Pillai
D) Banwarilal Purohit
Correct Answer: B.
Q12. Vijay’s swearing-in marks the first non-Dravidian party CM in Tamil Nadu in nearly how many years?
A) 10
B) 5
C) 25
D) 60
Correct Answer: D.
Q13. In Assam, the NDA aims for a historic third consecutive term under which leader?
A) Sarbananda Sonowal
B) Tarun Gogoi
C) Himanta Biswa Sarma
D) Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Correct Answer: C.
Q14. Under which constitutional article/schedule does a new CM typically prove majority post-elections?
A) Article 356
B) Floor test (convention under Governor’s discretion, Article 164)
C) Article 370
D) 10th Schedule
Correct Answer: B.
Q15. Vijay’s government is a coalition primarily with:
A) Congress
B) BJP
C) CPI(M)
D) AIADMK
Correct Answer: A.
Q16. The anti-defection law is mentioned in which schedule of the Constitution?
A) 8th
B) 9th
C) 10th
D) 11th
Correct Answer: C.
Q17. Supreme Court judge strength increase proposal (contextual recent affairs):
A) From 34 to 38
B) From 31 to 34
C) No change
D) To 50
Correct Answer: A.
Sports (Questions 18-23)
Q18. In IPL 2026, who took 4 wickets including Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, boosting Purple Cap race?
A) Jasprit Bumrah
B) Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB)
C) Hardik Pandya
D) Rashid Khan
Correct Answer: B.
Q19. RCB defeated which team in a last-ball thriller on May 10, 2026?
A) CSK
B) Kolkata Knight Riders
C) Mumbai Indians
D) Delhi Capitals
Correct Answer: C.
Q20. Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck in the same match by:
A) Deepak Chahar
B) Jasprit Bumrah
C) Trent Boult
D) No dismissal
Correct Answer: A.
Q21. India’s men’s badminton team won bronze at which tournament in 2026?
A) Uber Cup
B) Thomas Cup
C) Sudirman Cup
D) Asian Games
Correct Answer: B.
Q22. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s performance raised hopes for his return to which team?
A) Test team only
B) Retired
C) Only domestic
D) Indian senior team (limited-overs)
Correct Answer: B.
Q23. Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans achieved what against Rajasthan Royals recently?
A) Narrow loss
B) Tie
C) Commanding win
D) Super Over loss
Correct Answer: C.
Arts, Education, Literature & Miscellaneous (Questions 24-30)
Q24. Vijay, before entering politics, was primarily known as a:
A) Tamil film superstar (actor)
B) Cricketer
C) Classical musician
D) Author
Correct Answer: A.
Q25. In his first address, CM Vijay described himself as:
A) From royal lineage
B) A career politician
C) Not an angel, a common man accepted by people
D) Ally of Dravidian ideology exclusively
Correct Answer: C.
Q26. Which global literary event is scheduled around mid-May 2026?
A) PEN America Literary Gala
B) Jaipur Literature Festival (main)
C) Nobel Prize announcement
D) Man Booker shortlist
Correct Answer: A.
Q27. Recent Supreme Court discussions included guidelines for AI use in:
A) Only criminal cases
B) Drafting judgments and filing petitions
C) Election matters only
D) No guidelines
Correct Answer: B.
Q28. PM Modi’s appeal emphasized which Gandhian/self-reliance concept?
A) Swadeshi
B) Non-violence only
C) Trusteeship
D) Gram Swaraj exclusively
Correct Answer: A.
Q29. Foreign investors pulled out funds from India recently, shifting towards:
A) AI-linked sectors and US assets
B) Only European bonds
C) Gold
D) Cryptocurrency exclusively
Correct Answer: A.
Q30. Hantavirus is primarily transmitted through:
A) Mosquito bites
B) Rodent droppings/urine
C) Water contamination only
D) Airborne like COVID
Correct Answer: B.
