Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-10)
Q1. On 22 May 2026, which country’s Army Chief visited Tehran to mediate in the ongoing US-Iran ceasefire talks?
A) Qatar
B) Pakistan
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Turkey
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Pakistan Army field marshal Asim Munir visited Tehran amid efforts by Pakistan and Qatar to broker a deal between the US and Iran. This highlights Pakistan’s role in Middle East diplomacy.
Q2. What was the primary obstacle mentioned by Iranian officials in US-Iran peace talks on 22 May 2026?
A) Excessive US demands
B) Naval blockade of Iran
C) Strait of Hormuz transit rights
D) Uranium enrichment limits
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cited “excessive demands” by the US as the main hurdle, while Iran refused to hand over highly enriched uranium.
Q3. Which US official announced additional troops to Poland on or around 22 May 2026?
A) Tulsi Gabbard
B) Marco Rubio
C) Donald Trump
D) Secretary of Defense
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: President Trump announced sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland following the election of Karol Nawrocki, whom he had endorsed.
Q4. What significant SpaceX event occurred on 22 May 2026?
A) Falcon 9 launch
B) Starlink expansion announcement
C) Crew Dragon docking with ISS
D) Starship test flight from Starbase, Texas
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: SpaceX conducted a test flight of its mega rocket Starship.
Q5. Tulsi Gabbard resigned as US Director of National Intelligence on 22 May 2026 citing her husband’s diagnosis of:
A) Rare form of bone cancer
B) Lung cancer
C) Leukemia
D) Prostate cancer
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Gabbard stepped down to support her husband. Trump named an acting chief.
Q6. On 22 May 2026, a major chemical leak led to evacuation of around 40,000 people in which US state?
A) New York
B) California
C) Texas
D) Florida
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: A storage tank leak raised risks of rupture or explosion; schools were shut.
Q7. Which bloc’s foreign ministers were set to meet in New Delhi around this period to discuss Indo-Pacific security?
A) BRICS
B) Quad
C) SCO
D) ASEAN
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Discussions focused on countering China, energy, and emerging tech.
Q8. India abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution on:
A) ICJ advisory ruling on climate obligations
B) Iran ceasefire
C) Ukraine aid
D) Gaza humanitarian crisis
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: India opposed certain aspects and joined 28 countries in abstaining.
Q9. Pakistan’s role in 2026 Iran war diplomacy involved mediation alongside:
A) China
B) Russia
C) Qatar
D) Egypt
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Both countries actively mediated between the US and Iran.
Q10. Which body’s 2027 election timelines were struck down by a court for overstepping the Electoral Act?
A) Indian ECI
B) Nigeria’s INEC
C) Bangladesh Election Commission
D) Pakistan ECP
Correct Answer: B.
Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 11-17)
Q11. The Supreme Court on or around 22 May 2026 reiterated that the right to peaceful protest is derived primarily from which Articles?
A) 14 and 21
B) 21 and 32
C) 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b)
D) 25 and 26
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Freedom of speech/expression and peaceful assembly, with caveats against disrupting public peace.
Q12. Which Union Minister launched the “Arunachal Kiwi” mission on 22 May 2026?
A) Kiren Rijiju
B) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
C) G. Kishan Reddy
D) Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Cluster-based cultivation and value chain development in Arunachal Pradesh under MoDoNER.
Q13. Ladakh’s demand for democratic rights on 22 May 2026 primarily relates to:
A) Statehood restoration
B) Separate High Court
C) Inclusion in Sixth Schedule
D) Elected Assembly as a UT without legislature
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Ladakh lacks an elected assembly post-2019 reorganization, sparking representation demands.
Q14. The UMMID programme dedicated recently focuses on:
A) Rare genetic disorders
B) Maternal health
C) Universal immunization
D) Mental health
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders by the Ministry of Science & Technology.
Q15. PM Modi gifted traditional Indian handicrafts during his five-nation tour covering:
A) UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Italy
B) US, UK, France, Germany, Japan
C) Australia, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia
D) Russia, China, Brazil, South Africa
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Cultural diplomacy emphasizing heritage.
Q16. BCCI and tax exemptions/RTI applicability were in news related to:
A) CAG audit
B) Finance Ministry circular
C) Parliament Bill
D) Supreme Court observations
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Discussions on governance and transparency of cricket body.
Q17. Peaceful protest right affirmed by SC comes with restrictions against:
A) Occupying public spaces indefinitely
B) Social media campaigns
C) Petitions to courts
D) Voting in elections
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Dissent must not break peace or inconvenience citizens.
Sports, Arts, Education & Others (Questions 18-29)
Q18. In IPL 2026 on 22 May, which teams faced off in Hyderabad?
A) MI
B) RCB
C) GT
D)LSG
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Key league match; SRH won toss and elected to bat.
Q19. International Tea Day is observed on:
A) 15 May
B) 1 June
C) 22 May
D) 21 May
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Linked with Anti-Terrorism Day awareness.
Q20. United World Wrestling postponed 2026 Championships in Bahrain citing:
A) Climate issues
B) Gulf geopolitics
C) Doping scandals
D) Low participation
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Safety of athletes amid regional tensions.
Q21. Which state/UT is pushing for UCC Bill tabling around late May 2026?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Assam
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Jammu & Kashmir
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Scheduled for 26 May.
Q22. Gaganyaan’s life support system was highlighted in recent news related to:
A) Human spaceflight readiness
B) Satellite launch
C) Lunar mission
D) Mars orbiter
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: ISRO’s crewed mission preparations.
Q23. India’s crude oil imports saw decline in volume but rise in bill by approx.:
A) 20%
B) 50%
C) 10%
D) 75%
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Due to global price fluctuations.
Q24. PM Modi inaugurated or addressed which premier geopolitics forum earlier in 2026?
A) Munich Security Conference
B) Shangri-La Dialogue
C) Raisina Dialogue
D) World Economic Forum
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: India’s flagship event on global strategy (March 2026 edition).
Q25. Ebola outbreak concerns affected Indian diplomacy and global health response in:
A) West Africa
B) Democratic Republic of Congo & Uganda
C) South Asia
D) Latin America
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: WHO declared public health emergency.
Q26. Which Indian state/region benefits from the Arunachal Kiwi mission?
A) Sikkim
B) Uttarakhand
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Cluster development for economic growth.
Q27. Supreme Court emphasized that protest rights should not lead to:
A) Public inconvenience or peace disruption
B) Media coverage
C) Political debates
D) Judicial review
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Balanced view on Article 19 rights.
Q28. On 22 May 2026, global news highlighted a new law in Afghanistan’s Taliban regime concerning:
A) Separation in marriage/child marriage provisions
B) Women’s education ban extension
C) Trade restrictions
D) Mining rights
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: UN expressed grave concern.
Q29. India extended or maintained ban on sugar exports till:
A) June 2026
B) September 2026
C) December 2026
D) March 2027
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: To manage domestic supply.
