Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-12)
1. Who hosted the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on 26 May 2026?
A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
C) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
D) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: EAM S. Jaishankar hosted the meeting with US Secretary Marco Rubio, Australian FM Penny Wong, and Japanese FM Toshimitsu Motegi. The ministers also called on PM Modi.
2. What key bilateral agreement did India and the US sign during the Quad-related engagements in May 2026?
A) Defence technology pact
B) Free Trade Agreement
C) Framework for supply, mining, and processing of critical minerals and rare earths
D) Climate Change Accord
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals supply chains.
3. Which US official visited the Taj Mahal in Agra and Amber Fort in Jaipur on 25 May 2026 ahead of the Quad meeting?
A) President Donald Trump
B) Secretary of State Marco Rubio
C) Vice President
D) Defence Secretary
Correct Answer: B.
4. The Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on 26 May 2026 committed to:
A) Stable and secure energy markets
B) Establishing a military alliance
C) Joint space exploration
D) Common currency
Correct Answer: A.
5. Union Home Minister Amit Shah began his three-week visit to border areas on 26 May 2026 from which state?
A) Punjab
B) Rajasthan
C) Gujarat
D) Jammu & Kashmir
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: He launched Vibrant Villages Programme-2 during the visit.
6. What is the primary focus of Amit Shah’s border visits?
A) Taking stock of security situation with BSF and state officials
B) Tourism promotion
C) Cultural festivals
D) Trade agreements
Correct Answer: A.
7. In the context of ongoing global tensions (Iran-related), what did the Quad emphasize?
A) Military intervention
B) Naval blockade support
C) Oil import bans
D) Stable and secure energy markets
Correct Answer: D.
8. Marco Rubio’s visit to India highlighted strengthening of India-US ties in which areas?
A) Only cultural exchanges
B) Space only
C) Trade, energy, defence, and Quad
D) Education exclusively
Correct Answer: C.
9. Which country is NOT a member of the Quad?
A) India
B) United States
C) Japan
D) South Korea
Correct Answer: D.
10. The India-US critical minerals agreement is significant for:
A) Reducing dependence on China-dominated supply chains
B) Increasing coal imports
C) Textile trade
D) Agricultural subsidies
Correct Answer: A.
11. Amit Shah announced a committee on unnatural demographic changes chaired by:
A) Retired Supreme Court Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar
B) Chief Election Commissioner
C) NITI Aayog CEO
D) Home Secretary
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The committee will examine population shifts due to illegal immigration.
12. What global event saw millions of pilgrims begin main rituals on/around 26 May 2026?
A) Kumbh Mela
B) Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
C) Easter
D) Diwali
Correct Answer: B.
Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 13-20)
13. The committee on demographic changes will submit its report in:
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) One year
D) Two years
Correct Answer: C.
14. Vibrant Villages Programme-2 was launched by Amit Shah in:
A) Border regions of Rajasthan
B) Northeast
C) Coastal areas
D) Urban slums
Correct Answer: A.
15. Which ministry oversees the Haj Committee of India?
A) Ministry of External Affairs
B) Ministry of Minority Affairs
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of Tourism
Correct Answer: B.
16. The President of India who presented Padma Awards in 2026 is:
A) Ram Nath Kovind
B) Droupadi Murmu
C) Pranab Mukherjee
D) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Correct Answer: B.
17. Padma Awards are conferred in how many categories (excluding Bharat Ratna)?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Correct Answer: C.
18. How many Padma Vibhushan awards were approved for 2026?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 13
D) 113
Correct Answer: B.
19. The committee on demographic changes was announced amid concerns in which region?
A) Southern states
B) Western India
C) Border states like Assam
D) Islands
Correct Answer: C.
20. What is the significance of the Vibrant Villages Programme?
A) Urban development
B) Holistic development of villages along northern borders
C) Industrial corridors
D) Smart city expansion
Correct Answer: B.
Sports (Questions 21-23)
21. In IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 on 26 May 2026, which team defeated Gujarat Titans by a huge margin to reach the final?
A) Chennai Super Kings
B) Royal Challengers Bengaluru
C) Mumbai Indians
D) Kolkata Knight Riders
Correct Answer: B.
22. Where was IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 held?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Chennai
C) Dharamshala
D) Bengaluru
Correct Answer: C.
23. Which sportsperson or team achieved a notable win on 26 May 2026 in cricket?
A) Rajat Patidar
B) Virat Kohli
C) MS Dhoni
D) Rohit Sharma
Correct Answer: A.
Arts, Education, Literature & Others (Questions 24-30)
24. Veteran actor Dharmendra received which award posthumously in 2026?
A) Padma Shri
B) Padma Vibhushan
C) Bharat Ratna
D) Jnanpith
Correct Answer: B.
25. N. Rajam, a renowned artist, received which Padma award in 2026?
A) Padma Shri
B) Padma Vibhushan (violinist)
C) Padma Bhushan
D) None
Correct Answer: B.
26. PP Sathyan authored a book released in 2026 on:
A) PN Panicker, the ‘Father of Kerala’s Library Movement’
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
D) Sardar Patel
Correct Answer: A.
27. The book “The Library Man of India” was released by:
A) President Droupadi Murmu
B) PM Narendra Modi
C) Vice President CP Radhakrishnan
D) Education Minister
Correct Answer: C.
28. Which field saw Padma awards given to personalities like Dharmendra and N. Rajam?
A) Sports
B) Art
C) Trade
D) Medicine
Correct Answer: B.
29. Haj 2026 main rituals began around late May 2026. India’s quota of pilgrims was approximately:
A) 50,000
B) 1,25,000+
C) 3,00,000
D) 1,00,000
Correct Answer: B.
30. What slogan is associated with PN Panicker’s library movement?
A) “Read and Grow”
B) “Education for All”
C) “Digital India”
D) “Beti Bachao”
Correct Answer: A.
