Current Affairs 6 May, 2026 Quiz
Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1-10)
Q1. On 6 May 2026, what did US President Donald Trump announce regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
A) Launch of full-scale naval blockade against Iran
B) Pause in “Project Freedom” operation citing progress toward a deal with Iran
C) Permanent withdrawal of US naval assets from the region
D) Joint military exercise with Israel and UAE
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Trump paused the recently launched escort mission (Project Freedom) after one day, highlighting “great progress” toward a complete agreement with Iran amid ongoing ceasefire/negotiations efforts mediated partly by Pakistan.
Q2. Which country’s deputy PM and foreign minister stated focus on making the US-Iran ceasefire permanent around 6 May 2026?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Turkey
C) Pakistan (Ishaq Dar)
D) China
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Pakistan has been actively involved in mediation between the US and Iran.
Q3. What recent development was reported regarding Iran-US negotiations in early May 2026?
A) Complete breakdown of talks
B) Closing in on a one-page memorandum to end the war and framework for nuclear issues
C) Iran joining NATO
D) US imposing new maximum pressure sanctions
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Reports indicated progress toward a concise deal.
Q4. Which French asset was deployed to the Red Sea/near Hormuz area amid 2026 tensions?
A) Nuclear submarine
B) Mirage fighter squadron only
C) Amphibious assault ship
D) Aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and strike group
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Deployment ahead of potential European mission to secure maritime traffic.
Q5. Global Press Freedom Index (around May 2026) saw the US drop to which position?
A) 20th
B) 10th
C) 64th
D) 100th
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Reporters Without Borders highlighted record low global press freedom with the US at 64th.
Q6. Which shipping company reported an attack on its container ship in the Strait of Hormuz recently?
A) Maersk
B) COSCO
C) MSC
D) CMA CGM (San Antonio)
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Incident amid regional escalations.
Q7. In the context of 2026 Iran war developments, which country raised military readiness across fronts?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Israel
C) Egypt
D) Jordan
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Linked to broader Middle East crisis.
Q8. What is the significance of the 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis?
A) Major disruption to global oil trade route amid Iran tensions
B) First use of AI naval drones
C) Joint Russia-China naval base establishment
D) Successful permanent reopening without incidents
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Critical chokepoint for energy security.
Q9. Which nation’s Foreign Minister held talks in Beijing amid Iran developments (early May 2026)?
A) Iran’s Abbas Araghchi
B) Israel’s
C) Pakistan’s
D) UAE’s
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Diplomatic engagements continued.
Q10. Exercise African Lion 2026 primarily involves which two countries as key partners?
A) China and Sudan
B) France and Algeria
C) Russia and Egypt
D) US and Morocco
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Major US-Africa military exercise ongoing in May 2026.
Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 11-19)
Q11. In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, which party achieved a historic first-time victory?
A) TMC
B) BJP (over 200 seats)
C) Congress
D) CPM
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: BJP ended TMC’s long rule with a landslide, winning around 206-207 seats out of 294.
Q12. Who defeated Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur constituency in 2026 West Bengal polls?
A) Suvendu Adhikari
B) Abhishek Banerjee
C) Dilip Ghosh
D) Mukul Roy
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Key BJP leader’s victory symbolizing the shift.
Q13. In Tamil Nadu 2026 Assembly elections, which new party emerged as the single largest with 108 seats?
A) DMK
B) AIADMK
C) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
D) BJP
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Debutant TVK fell short of majority (118 needed) in a hung assembly.
Q14. The Union Cabinet approved increasing Supreme Court judge strength from 34 to:
A) 31
B) 38
C) 40
D) 25
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Via Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. Last increase was in 2019.
Q15. Congress offered conditional support to TVK in Tamil Nadu with what key condition?
A) Alliance with BJP
B) Leadership role for Congress
C) Implementation of specific economic policies only
D) No support to BJP or its allies; maintain secular character
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: To respect the mandate while excluding communal elements.
Q16. What is the current strength of the Supreme Court (pre-amendment context)?
A) 31 + CJI
B) 34
C) 25
D) 40
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Originally 8 in 1950; raised over time.
Q17. Post West Bengal results, Mamata Banerjee’s TMC was reduced to approximately how many seats?
A) 215
B) 80-87
C) 150
D) 50
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Significant decline from previous dominance.
Q18. Which constitutional article primarily governs the number of Supreme Court judges?
A) Article 124
B) Article 356
C) Article 370
D) Article 32
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Parliament can increase strength by law.
Q19. Post-election in West Bengal, the focus shifted to:
A) Immediate central intervention
B) Government formation by BJP and potential CM choice
C) Dissolution of assembly
D) Supreme Court petition only
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Historic power shift.
Sports, Arts, Education & Miscellaneous (Questions 20-24)
Q20. Which IPL 2026 match was highlighted around 6 May (example fixture)?
A) SRH vs PBKS (Hyderabad)
B) CSK vs RCB only
C) MI vs KKR
D) No matches
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Ongoing IPL season.
Q21. What portal or initiative relates to recent education/teacher pay mentions?
A) None
B) NEP 2020 rollback
C) Only digital education
D) Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan pay hike for teachers
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Reported developments.
Q22. BMPS 2026 (esports/BGMI) began on or around:
A) 6 May 2026
B) January
C) December
D) No event
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Krafton India event.
Q23. World Maternal Mental Health Day is observed on:
A) 8 March
B) 6 May
C) 1 June
D) 15 October
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Among international days around this date.
Q24. Which Indian state saw AI-driven intelligent traffic management adoption (Ludhiana)?
A) Punjab
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) West Bengal
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Recent civic initiative.