Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1-8)
Q1. On May 13, 2026, US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Which of the following was a key agenda item?
A) Climate change accords only
B) Trade, Taiwan, and the ongoing Iran war
C) Space exploration cooperation
D) Arctic military de-escalation
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The summit focused on trade relations, Taiwan tensions, and the 2026 Iran war/Strait of Hormuz crisis, amid Chinese vessels transiting the strait.
Q2. In the context of the 2026 Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis, what significant maritime development occurred involving Chinese vessels on May 13, 2026?
A) Multiple Chinese tankers and carriers crossing via Iran’s safe corridor
B) A Chinese naval blockade
C) US seizure of Chinese oil tankers
D) Complete closure of the strait by Iran
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Vessels like the supertanker Yuan Hua Hu (carrying Iraqi crude) and others crossed, ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting.
Q3. Which country conducted drone strikes killing at least 12 people (including children) on a highway in Lebanon on or around May 13, 2026?
A) Syria
B) Iran
C) Israel
D) Turkey
Correct Answer: C.
Q4. Uday Kotak, Indian banker, warned about economic risks to India due to limited strategic energy reserves amid which ongoing conflict?
A) Russo-Ukrainian war
B) Arctic resource disputes
C) South China Sea tensions
D) 2026 Iran war and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Correct Answer: D.
Q5. President Trump issued a new threat regarding Iran just before departing for which country?
A) Russia
B) China
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Israel
Correct Answer: B.
Q6. Reports highlighted growing military interest in the Arctic as a new frontier involving competition among which powers?
A) Only NATO allies
B) India and Brazil
C) US, Russia, and China (with mentions of bases and rare earth minerals)
D) ASEAN nations
Correct Answer: C.
Q7. Trump reignited controversy by referring to Venezuela in what context?
A) As a potential “51st state”
B) Trade deal
C) Climate refugee pact
D) OPEC membership
Correct Answer: A.
Q8. Chinese supertankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz was linked to upcoming talks between Trump and which leader?
A) Putin
B) Modi
C) Netanyahu
D) Xi Jinping
Correct Answer: D.
Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 9-16)
Q9. On May 13, 2026, who won the floor test (confidence vote) in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as Chief Minister of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government?
A) Joseph Vijay
B) Udhayanidhi Stalin
C) Edappadi Palaniswami
D) MK Stalin
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Vijay’s TVK secured 144 votes with coalition support (including AIADMK rebels), amid DMK walkout. TVK won 108 seats but needed allies for majority.
Q10. The Union Cabinet approved MSP for Kharif crops 2026-27 season with an estimated farmer payout of:
A) Rs 1.5 lakh crore
B) Rs 3.8 lakh crore
C) Rs 2.60 lakh crore
D) Rs 4.2 lakh crore
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: This ensures at least 50% above cost of production, with projected procurement of ~824 LMT.
Q11. The NEET-UG 2026 exam (held on May 3) was cancelled by NTA due to:
A) Low turnout
B) Court stay order
C) Technical glitches
D) Alleged paper leak and irregularities (questions circulated beforehand)
Correct Answer: D.
Q12. In the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, which central agency arrested five accused on May 13, 2026, and conducted nationwide searches?
A) Enforcement Directorate
B) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
C) National Investigation Agency
D) Intelligence Bureau
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Arrests from Jaipur, Gurugram, Nashik etc., following exam cancellation. FIR under criminal conspiracy, cheating, etc.
Q13. Floor tests in Indian state assemblies are primarily linked to which constitutional principle?
A) Collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers (Article 164)
B) Article 356 (President’s Rule)
C) Article 370
D) Finance Commission recommendations
Correct Answer: A.
Q14. CBI’s involvement in the NEET case was referred by:
A) Supreme Court
B) Ministry of Education
C) Prime Minister’s Office directly
D) State Police only
Correct Answer: C.
Q15. AIADMK faced internal splits during the Tamil Nadu floor test, with several MLAs doing what?
A) Boycotting entirely
B) Cross-voting in support of the Vijay government
C) Resigning en masse
D) Joining DMK
Correct Answer: B.
Q16. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 was invoked in relation to:
A) Kharif MSP disputes
B) Tamil Nadu floor test
C) IPL ticket scalping
D) NEET-UG 2026 irregularities
Correct Answer: D.
Sports (Questions 17-21)
Q17. In IPL 2026 Match 57 on May 13, which team’s captain won the toss and opted to field against KKR in Raipur?
A) Ajinkya Rahane
B) Rajat Patidar
C) Hardik Pandya
D) Virat Kohli
Correct Answer: B.
Q18. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten century (105*) helping which team top the IPL 2026 points table?
A) Royal Challengers Bengaluru
B) Mumbai Indians
C) Kolkata Knight Riders
D) Chennai Super Kings
Correct Answer: A.
Q19. Mumbai Indians were knocked out of IPL 2026 playoffs contention primarily due to issues with:
A) Batting depth only
B) Fielding
C) Poor bowling, injuries, and inconsistent senior players
D) Home advantage
Correct Answer: C.
Q20. BCCI was preparing post-IPL 2026 selection calls involving senior pacers like:
A) Only Jasprit Bumrah
B) Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah
C) Only Bhuvneshwar Kumar
D) Spinners only
Correct Answer: B.
Q21. RCB achieved a notable win against MI earlier with a last-ball six by:
A) Virat Kohli
B) Glenn Maxwell
C) Rajat Patidar
D) Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Correct Answer: D.
Education, Arts, Literature & Others (Questions 22-30)
Q22. NITI Aayog released a report on:
A) Defence exports
B) School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap
C) Digital India 3.0
D) Blue Economy
Correct Answer: B.
Q23. Gold import duty hike was in news for impacting:
A) Farmers
B) IT sector
C) Exporters
D) Pharma
Correct Answer: C.
Q24. Alia Bhatt was seen at Cannes in custom couture by which designer?
A) Tarun Tahiliani
B) Sabyasachi
C) Manish Malhotra
D) Rohit Bal
Correct Answer: A.
Q25. Police probed DDCA officials regarding:
A) NEET leak
B) Sale of IPL passes/tickets and betting
C) Floor test irregularities
D) MSP procurement
Correct Answer: B.
Q26. The Public Examination Prevention of Unfair Means Act was notably applied in the context of:
A) NEET-UG 2026
B) UPSC reforms
C) State PSC exams only
D) Olympiad competitions
Correct Answer: A.
Q27. India’s cooler-than-expected summer in 2026 was attributed to:
A) Global warming acceleration
B) Deforestation
C) Complex weather systems, thunderstorms, and excess rainfall
D) Urban heat islands only
Correct Answer: C.
Q28. Which body issues guidelines on discipline following incidents in IPL?
A) ICC
B) Supreme Court
C) Sports Ministry
D) BCCI
Correct Answer: D.
Q29. Speculation about a Union Cabinet reshuffle was linked to performance in which sectors?
A) Education, health, defence, environment
B) Only foreign affairs
C) Railways only
D) Finance
Correct Answer: A.
Q30. The 2026 events highlight challenges in which area of governance (related to NEET)?
A) Federalism
B) Examination integrity, transparency, and anti-cheating measures in higher education
C) Fiscal policy
D) Electoral reforms
Correct Answer: B.
