Question 1

What topics are covered in the 2 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 2 May 2026 quiz covers Environment, Governance, Social Issues, Polity with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 2 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

As per the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which body is the apex authority for disaster management in India?

Accepted Answer

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), The Disaster Management Act, 2005 established the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) as the apex body for disaster management in India, with the Prime Minister as its Chairperson. The article mentions NDMA's critical role in leading the development of comprehensive frameworks.

Question 6

Which government body conducts the Household Social Consumption (Health) survey mentioned in the news?

Accepted Answer

National Statistical Office (NSO), The article explicitly states that the 80th round of the household social consumption (health) survey was conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO). The NSO, under MoSPI, is responsible for major socio-economic surveys in India.

Question 7

Which constitutional article empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders for doing 'complete justice', as used in the recent Reliance-DDA case?

Accepted Answer

Article 142, Article 142 of the Constitution grants the Supreme Court the extraordinary power to pass any decree or order necessary for doing 'complete justice' in any matter before it. In the Reliance-DDA case, the Supreme Court used this power under Article 142 to set aside the 2008 conveyance deed.

Question 8

Which international legal instrument is primarily cited as declaring Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal?

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Geneva Convention, The article explicitly states that the Fourth Geneva Convention mandates that a country cannot transfer its civilian population into occupied territory, and this position is reaffirmed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Question 9

The Allahabad High Court judgment discussed restrictions on the right to practice religion. Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees this right, subject to certain conditions?

Accepted Answer

Article 25, Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion. The Allahabad HC judgment specifically interpreted the limitations on this right, noting it is subject to public order, morality, and health.

Question 10

Which military alliance's collective defence principle is encapsulated in Article 5 of its founding treaty?

Accepted Answer

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty establishes the principle of collective defence for NATO, stating that an attack against one ally is considered an attack against all. The article is central to the alliance's security framework.

Question 11

The return of Buddha relics to Ladakh is associated with promoting Buddhist tourism. Under which central scheme have Buddhist tourism projects been sanctioned?

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Swadesh Darshan Scheme, The article explicitly states that the Centre has sanctioned Buddhist projects for years under the Swadesh Darshan and allied schemes. This is a scheme of the Ministry of Tourism for integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits.

Question 12

As per the US Constitution, which branch of government holds the power to formally declare war?

Accepted Answer

The Legislative (Congress), Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war. The President, as Commander-in-Chief (Article II), commands the military but cannot formally declare war without congressional approval, which is the core issue highlighted in the news.

Question 13

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) functions under which Ministry of the Government of India?

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Ministry of Finance, The Enforcement Directorate is a specialized financial investigation agency under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. It is responsible for enforcing economic laws like FEMA and PMLA.

Question 14

Which regulatory body has introduced the new Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework for banks in India?

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI), The article explicitly states that the RBI introduced the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework. The RBI is India's central banking institution responsible for monetary policy and regulation of the banking sector.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the news article on heatwaves:

1. The 16th Finance Commission has recommended including heatwaves in the list of disasters eligible for assistance from the National Disaster Risk Management Fund.

2. Currently, states can use up to 25% of their State Disaster Response Fund for providing immediate relief for local disasters like heatwaves.

3. The reclassification would allow financing for long-term heat resilience initiatives like urban green infrastructure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the 16th Finance Commission recommends inclusion of heatwaves as a nationally notified disaster, enabling access to NDRMF. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states the current cap is 10%, not 25%. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions expanded fiscal space for financing longer-term resilience and mitigation initiatives.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the findings of the 80th round of the Household Social Consumption (Health) survey:

1. Health insurance coverage in India has expanded around threefold since the launch of the PMJAY scheme.

2. The hospitalisation rate in India has recovered and surpassed the level recorded in the year 2014.

3. The median out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) for hospitalisation has dropped to ₹11,285.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: insurance coverage expanded threefold since PMJAY's launch. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article clearly states 'the hospitalisation rate has not recovered to the 2014 level'. Statement 3 is correct as the median OOPE is given as ₹11,285 per hospitalisation.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment in the Reliance-DDA case:

1. The Court invoked Charles Dickens' novel 'Bleak House' to highlight delays in India's justice system.

2. The Court ordered DDA to refund ₹164.91 crore with an interest of 8% per annum from 2007.

3. The judgment laid down principles for summary judgment under Order XIII-A of the Code of Civil Procedure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the Supreme Court did invoke 'Bleak House' and the fictional case 'Jarndyce vs Jarndyce'. Statement 2 is incorrect because the interest rate ordered was 7.5% per annum, not 8%. Statement 3 is correct as the judgment indeed laid down key guidelines for summary judgment under CPC Order XIII-A.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding Israeli settlers in the West Bank:

1. All settlers are motivated by religious Zionism and support the annexation of the West Bank.

2. The 'Hilltop Youth' are a group of young settlers who establish unauthorized outposts and reject the authority of the secular Israeli state.

3. The Ultra-Orthodox Haredi settlers primarily moved to the West Bank due to socio-economic pressures like a housing crisis.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because the article clearly states settlers are 'not a monolith' and includes secular 'economic settlers'. Statement 2 is correct as per the description of 'Hilltop Youth'. Statement 3 is correct as the article states the Ultra-Orthodox moved due to 'socio-economic pressures: a severe housing crisis'.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the recent Allahabad High Court judgment on religious practice:

1. The court held that the right to practice religion under the Constitution is an unlimited and absolute right.

2. The judgment stated that the State must wait for an actual disturbance to occur before regulating any religious activity.

3. The bench distinguished between personal prayer in a private setting and organized congregational activity that enters the public domain.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The court explicitly stated the right is "not unlimited" and is subject to public order, morality, and health. Statement 2 is incorrect. The court observed that law does not require authorities to wait for an actual disturbance; they can act preventively where an activity is likely to affect public order. Statement 3 is correct. This was a core reasoning of the judgment, distinguishing protected private prayer from regulable public congregational activity.

Question 20

According to the article, what percentage of their State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) can states currently use for immediate relief for local disasters, including heatwaves?

Accepted Answer

10%, The article explicitly states: "Until now, states could use up to 10 per cent of their State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to provide immediate relief for local disasters, including heatwaves..." The other options are plausible-sounding but incorrect distractors.

Question 21

According to the 80th round survey, what is the median out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) for a hospitalisation episode in India?

Accepted Answer

₹11,285, The article provides the exact figure: 'the median OOPE has dropped, to ₹11,285 per hospitalisation'. The other options are plausible but incorrect distractors.

Question 22

What was the exact refund amount the Supreme Court ordered the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to pay Reliance Eminent Trading?

Accepted Answer

₹164.91 crore, The Supreme Court's order specifically directed DDA to refund ₹164.91 crore to Reliance Eminent Trading. This was the original bid amount paid by Reliance in 2007. The other options are close distractors.

Question 23

According to the 2025 European Union report cited in the article, what was the approximate number of Israeli settlers living in the West Bank in 2024?

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Approximately 503,732, The article directly quotes the 2025 EU report, stating 'in 2024, there were approximately 5,03,732 settlers living in the West Bank'. The figure 233,600 refers to settlers in East Jerusalem.

Question 24

According to the Allahabad High Court news article, on what date was the court's order in the namaz case passed?

Accepted Answer

April 6, 2026, The article states the division bench observed in its "April 6 order, uploaded on April 30." April 6, 2026, is the date of the order. April 30 is the upload date, June 16, 2023, is the date of the petitioner's gift deed, and May 2, 2026, is the article's publication date.

Question 25

What is the primary significance of the 16th Finance Commission's recommendation to classify heatwaves as a nationally notified disaster, as discussed in the article?

Accepted Answer

It allows states to access funds from the National Disaster Risk Management Fund for long-term mitigation., The article's core argument is that the reclassification "expands fiscal space not only for relief measures but also for financing longer-term resilience and mitigation initiatives" by enabling access to NDRMF and SDRMF. This is presented as the key shift from short-term response to long-term vision.

Question 26

What is identified as a key challenge for the next phase of healthcare reform in India, based on the survey findings?

Accepted Answer

Strengthening public sector hospital capacity for tertiary care, The article concludes that 'the next phase of health-care reform... will need to strengthen public sector hospital capacity to compete with the private sector for tertiary care.' While insurance coverage has expanded (option A), the core challenge now is building public capacity to ensure actual access.

Question 27

What was the primary legal reason cited by the Supreme Court for ordering the refund to Reliance, rejecting DDA's defence about possession of the plot?

Accepted Answer

The underlying land acquisition had lapsed, reverting title to original owners., The Supreme Court held that once the land acquisition lapsed (as upheld by the Court in 2017), DDA had no surviving rights in the land, and the title had reverted to the original owners. Therefore, DDA's argument that refund was contingent on the return of possession was irrelevant, as the core consideration for the 2007 deal had failed.

Question 28

What is described as a primary strategic objective behind the construction of Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem, according to the advocacy group 'Peace Now' mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

To cement Israeli sovereignty and negate Palestinian claims to the city as its capital, The article states: 'According to Israeli liberal advocacy organisation Peace Now, neighbourhoods in East Jerusalem have been constructed to cement Israeli sovereignty. Hence, this construction negates the Palestinian claim to the city as its capital.' This highlights the geopolitical objective over purely housing or security reasons.

Question 29

What was the primary legal reasoning used by the Allahabad High Court to dismiss the plea for regular namaz on the land in question?

Accepted Answer

The activity sought was an expansion into regular congregational gatherings with public implications, making it subject to regulation for public order., The core of the court's reasoning was that the petitioner was not protecting an existing limited practice but seeking to introduce regular, large-scale congregational gatherings. This expansion beyond a private sphere into the public domain brought it under the state's regulatory power to maintain public order and social harmony, as per restrictions under Article 25.

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