Question 1

What topics are covered in the 1 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 1 May 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Infrastructure, Social Issues with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 1 May 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

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Attempt the quiz after reading the daily current affairs. Focus on understanding the explanation for each question. Link each topic to your static GK notes for comprehensive preparation.

Question 3

How many MCQs should I practice daily for competitive exams?

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Experts recommend 10-20 current affairs MCQs daily. This takes only 5-7 minutes but significantly improves retention through active recall, which is more effective than passive reading.

Question 4

Are these quiz questions based on The Hindu and Indian Express?

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Yes. All questions are derived from important news articles published in The Hindu and Indian Express, filtered and ranked by AI for exam relevance across UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams.

Question 5

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs in matters of religion?

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Article 26, Article 26 specifically grants every religious denomination the rights to manage religious affairs, and own and administer property. Article 25 deals with individual freedom of religion.

Question 6

Under which article of the Constitution did the Supreme Court exercise its extraordinary powers to issue the road safety directives?

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Article 142, The article explicitly states the Supreme Court exercised its extraordinary powers under Article 142 to issue the directions. Article 142 grants the court the power to pass any order necessary for doing 'complete justice'.

Question 7

Which section of the Indian Penal Code deals with 'husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty', as mentioned in the Supreme Court judgment?

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Section 498A, The article explicitly mentions Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the context of the conviction for cruelty. Section 302 is for murder, 304B for dowry death, and 376 for rape.

Question 8

Which body's president stated that the sugar sector generates ₹8,000 crore revenue for the government and is the mainstay of the rural economy?

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National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd (NFCSF), The article quotes Harshvardhan Patil, president of the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd (NFCSF), making this statement. NFCSF is an apex body of cooperative sugar factories in India.

Question 9

Under which Act did the Gujarat High Court permit the medical termination of pregnancy in the mentioned case?

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The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971, The article explicitly states the petition was filed seeking permission under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971. The POCSO Act deals with sexual offences against children, the JJ Act with child care, and the IPC is the general criminal code.

Question 10

Which Ministry is the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under?

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Ministry of Earth Sciences, The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the principal agency responsible for weather forecasting and operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, as is standard static knowledge.

Question 11

Which institution has been assigned by the Supreme Court as the nodal medical body for examining abortion-related cases, as per the article?

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), The article explicitly states that 'the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), which is the nodal medical body assigned by the court for abortion cases'. The other institutions, while prominent, are not mentioned in this context.

Question 12

The UAE has withdrawn from which major intergovernmental organization, as per the news?

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Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), The article explicitly states the UAE has withdrawn from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which it joined in 1967. The other organizations are not mentioned in the context of this withdrawal.

Question 13

Which Indian space agency is responsible for the Gaganyaan mission?

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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), The Gaganyaan mission is India's human spaceflight program being executed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), as clearly mentioned in the article. DoS is the governing department, but ISRO is the implementing agency.

Question 14

The implementation of the labour codes and policies related to minimum wages primarily falls under the purview of which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Labour and Employment, The Ministry of Labour and Employment is the nodal ministry responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to wages, social security, and working conditions, including the new labour codes.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Sabarimala case:

1. The 2018 Supreme Court verdict was delivered by a seven-judge Constitution Bench.

2. The court held that the exclusion of women was an 'Essential Religious Practice'.

3. The review of the 2018 judgment is currently being heard by a nine-judge Constitution Bench.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: the 2018 verdict was by a five-judge bench. Statement 2 is incorrect: the court held it was NOT an Essential Religious Practice. Statement 3 is correct as per the article.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's order on road safety:

1. The order was issued in a suo motu case triggered by road accidents claiming 34 lives.

2. The court held that the Right to Life under Article 21 does not impose a positive mandate on the State for road safety.

3. The court mandated the deployment of ambulances at intervals not exceeding 75 km on every National Highway.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the court explicitly stated Article 21 is a 'positive mandate upon the State to ensure a safe environment'. Statement 3 is correct as per the directive for ambulance deployment.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment discussed in the news:

1. The Supreme Court acquitted the father-in-law, setting aside his conviction under IPC Section 498A.

2. The Court held that a conviction can never be based solely on a dying declaration under any circumstances.

3. The judgment emphasized that where two interpretations of evidence are possible, the one favouring the accused must prevail.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the appeal by Narendra Singh was allowed and his conviction under Section 498A was set aside. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Court clarified that a conviction CAN be based solely on a dying declaration, but it must be scrutinized. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions this as a key principle reiterated by the bench.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding crop cultivation trends in Maharashtra:

1. The area under sugarcane sowing has increased from 1.50 lakh hectare in 1960-61 to 16.06 lakh hectare in 2025-26.

2. The area under jowar cultivation has shown a steady increase from 17 lakh hectare in 1960-61 to 62 lakh hectare in 2024-25.

3. The area under pulses cultivation drastically dipped to 18.85 lakh hectare in 2025-26 after a previous steady increase.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the SES data in the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the trend is reversed: jowar area DECLINED from 62 lakh hectare (1960-61) to 17 lakh hectare (2024-25). Statement 3 is correct as the article states pulses area dipped to 18.85 lakh hectare in 2025-26.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Gujarat High Court judgment:

1. The court permitted termination of a pregnancy at 22 weeks for a minor rape survivor.

2. The judgment stated that forcing the minor to continue the pregnancy would violate her right to privacy under Article 21.

3. The court directed that foetal tissue be preserved for DNA analysis to aid the criminal investigation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article confirms termination was allowed for a 22-week pregnancy. Statement 2 is incorrect; the court emphasized the right to live with dignity, not specifically privacy, under Article 21. Statement 3 is correct as the court directed doctors to preserve foetal tissue samples for DNA analysis.

Question 20

What was the majority ratio in the Supreme Court's 2018 Sabarimala verdict that struck down the ban on women's entry?

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4:1, The article states the 2018 ruling was by a majority of 4:1, with Justice Indu Malhotra delivering the sole dissenting opinion.

Question 21

According to the Supreme Court order, what percentage of India's total road fatalities occur on National Highways, which constitute only about 2% of the road length?

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30%, The article clearly states that National Highways account for nearly 30% of all road fatalities. The other options are close distractors. This data point highlights the disproportionate risk on NHs.

Question 22

In the case discussed, on which date did the deceased woman succumb to her burn injuries in 2001?

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April 22, 2001, The article states the woman sustained injuries on April 15, 2001, her first dying declaration was recorded on April 16, the second on April 17, and she 'succumbed on April 22, 2001'.

Question 23

According to the article, how many sugar mills are located in the drought-prone region of Solapur in Maharashtra?

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48, The article explicitly states that Solapur, among the worst drought-prone regions, leads with the highest number of sugar mills – 48. This highlights the paradox of water-intensive cultivation in water-scarce areas.

Question 24

As per the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, what is the upper gestation limit for terminating a pregnancy in cases involving rape survivors?

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24 weeks, The article mentions that the legal framework permits termination up to 24 weeks in cases involving minors and survivors of sexual assault, referencing the MTP Act as amended in 2021. The standard limit is 20 weeks, but it is extended for specific categories.

Question 25

As per the S P Mittal vs Union of India case (1982), which of the following is NOT a condition for a group to be identified as a religious denomination?

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A common religious text, The three conditions clarified in the S P Mittal case are: 1) A common faith, 2) Common organisation, and 3) A distinct name. A common religious text is not a mandatory condition.

Question 26

What is the primary constitutional significance of the Supreme Court linking road safety to the Right to Life under Article 21?

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It shifts road safety from a policy issue to a justiciable fundamental right, imposing a positive obligation on the State., The core implication, as stated in the order, is that Article 21 is not just a negative right but a 'positive mandate upon the State'. This makes ensuring safe roads a constitutional duty, allowing citizens to seek judicial enforcement.

Question 27

What was the primary legal reason cited by the Supreme Court for acquitting the father-in-law in the dowry death case?

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There were serious inconsistencies in the dying declarations and a lack of reliable corroborative evidence., The article details that the Court found the two dying declarations inconsistent on whether the death was homicidal or suicidal, creating doubt. It also noted a lack of independent evidence, afterthought allegations, and hostile witnesses, weakening the prosecution's case.

Question 28

What is identified in the article as the primary reason farmers in Maharashtra are reluctant to diversify away from sugarcane cultivation?

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Assured income through Fair Remuneration Price (FRP) and logistical support from mills, Multiple sources in the article, including farmer leader Raju Shetti, cite the guaranteed FRP and the assured income from sugarcane as the key reason. The lack of a similarly assured and legally enforced MSP for other crops makes diversification financially risky for farmers.

Question 29

What was the primary constitutional basis cited by the Gujarat High Court to justify its decision?

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Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21, The court's observation, as stated in the article, was that compelling the minor to continue the pregnancy would amount to denying her the right to live with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. It linked reproductive choice to personal liberty, a facet of Article 21.

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