Top 20 Current Affairs MCQs (31 May 2026)
For UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways & State PSC
1. World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on:
A) 30 May
B) 31 May
C) 1 June
D) 5 June
✅ Answer: B) 31 May
Explanation: World No Tobacco Day is observed annually on 31 May to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and promote tobacco-control policies worldwide.
2. Which organization observes World No Tobacco Day?
A) UNESCO
B) UNICEF
C) WHO
D) FAO
✅ Answer: C) WHO
Explanation: The day is organized by the World Health Organization to encourage governments and citizens to reduce tobacco use.
3. A Blue Moon refers to:
A) Blue-colored Moon
B) Lunar Eclipse
C) Second full moon in a calendar month
D) Moon closest to Earth
✅ Answer: C) Second full moon in a calendar month
Explanation: A Blue Moon occurs when two full moons appear in the same calendar month, a relatively rare event.
4. The Blue Moon of May 2026 is also called a:
A) Supermoon
B) Blood Moon
C) Micromoon
D) Harvest Moon
✅ Answer: C) Micromoon
Explanation: The Moon is at its farthest point from Earth, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.
5. Which Union Minister announced the World Yogasana Championship 2026?
A) Kiren Rijiju
B) Mansukh Mandaviya
C) Ashwini Vaishnaw
D) Rajnath Singh
✅ Answer: B) Mansukh Mandaviya
Explanation: The championship was launched to promote Yogasana as a competitive sport globally.
6. The World Yogasana Championship 2026 was launched in:
A) Mumbai
B) Bengaluru
C) New Delhi
D) Ahmedabad
✅ Answer: C) New Delhi
Explanation: The initiative was unveiled in New Delhi with the objective of internationalizing Yogasana competitions.
7. Which country's Foreign Minister, Yvette Cooper, is scheduled to visit India?
A) Canada
B) Australia
C) France
D) United Kingdom
✅ Answer: D) United Kingdom
Explanation: Yvette Cooper's visit focuses on trade, technology cooperation and global strategic issues.
8. Yvette Cooper is expected to hold talks with:
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) S. Jaishankar
D) Amit Shah
✅ Answer: C) S. Jaishankar
Explanation: Discussions are expected under the broader UK–India Vision 2035 framework.
9. India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project relates to:
A) Naval submarine
B) Stealth fighter aircraft
C) Space shuttle
D) Helicopter carrier
✅ Answer: B) Stealth fighter aircraft
Explanation: AMCA is India's indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft project.
10. Infrastructure related to AMCA was recently initiated in:
A) Karnataka
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Gujarat
✅ Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Project infrastructure work was launched at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh.
11. The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes was constituted by:
A) NITI Aayog
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Ministry of Statistics
D) Election Commission
✅ Answer: B) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation: The committee will examine demographic changes and related challenges.
12. Mission Drishti is associated with:
A) Quantum Computing
B) OptoSAR Satellite Technology
C) Deep-Sea Exploration
D) Green Hydrogen
✅ Answer: B) OptoSAR Satellite Technology
Explanation: It combines optical imaging and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capabilities.
13. India's barrier-less toll collection system aims to:
A) Increase toll charges
B) Reduce traffic congestion
C) Promote railways
D) Restrict highway access
✅ Answer: B) Reduce traffic congestion
Explanation: The system enables smoother vehicle movement and faster toll processing.
14. Bilateral trade between India and Tanzania recently crossed:
A) $5 Billion
B) $7 Billion
C) $9 Billion
D) $12 Billion
✅ Answer: C) $9 Billion
Explanation: The milestone reflects growing economic cooperation between the two countries.
15. According to recent WMO projections, global temperatures are expected to:
A) Decline sharply
B) Remain near record highs
C) Remain unchanged
D) Return to pre-industrial levels
✅ Answer: B) Remain near record highs
Explanation: The World Meteorological Organization expects temperatures to remain at or near record levels during the next five years.
16. The World Meteorological Organization became a specialized UN agency in:
A) 1945
B) 1950
C) 1960
D) 1972
✅ Answer: B) 1950
Explanation: WMO serves as the UN's specialized agency for weather, climate and hydrology.
17. India and Australia are set to hold their second Defence Ministers' Dialogue in:
A) Sydney
B) Canberra
C) New Delhi
D) Perth
✅ Answer: C) New Delhi
Explanation: The dialogue focuses on strengthening defence cooperation and Indo-Pacific security.
18. Australia's Defence Minister participating in the dialogue is:
A) Penny Wong
B) Richard Marles
C) Anthony Albanese
D) Peter Dutton
✅ Answer: B) Richard Marles
Explanation: Richard Marles is Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister.
19. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the:
A) Arabian Sea
B) Red Sea
C) Gulf of Oman
D) Mediterranean Sea
✅ Answer: C) Gulf of Oman
Explanation: The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important energy trade routes.
20. According to the recent NCRB report, India's crime rate declined by approximately:
A) 2%
B) 4%
C) 6%
D) 10%
✅ Answer: C) 6%
Explanation: The report highlights improvements in law-and-order indicators across the country.
Quick Revision (One-Liners)
World No Tobacco Day – 31 May
Blue Moon 2026 = Micromoon
World Yogasana Championship launched in New Delhi
UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper visiting India
AMCA = 5th Generation Stealth Fighter
Mission Drishti = OptoSAR Satellite
India–Tanzania Trade > $9 Billion
WMO warns of near-record global temperatures
India–Australia Defence Dialogue in New Delhi
NCRB reports 6% decline in crime rate.
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