Question 1

What topics are covered in the 6 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 6 May 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, International Relations with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 6 May 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

Accepted Answer

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

Under which Articles of the Constitution is the doctrine of Essential Religious Practices primarily analyzed for protection?

Accepted Answer

Articles 25 and 26, The article explicitly states the ERP doctrine is a judicial standard to determine which religious practices are protected under Article 25 and Article 26 of the Constitution. Articles 25 guarantees freedom of religion, while Article 26 provides rights to religious denominations.

Question 6

Under which Act did the Supreme Court expand the definition of 'acid attack victim'?

Accepted Answer

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, The article explicitly states the Supreme Court expanded the definition under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. The 1995 Act was the predecessor, while POCSO and Juvenile Justice Acts deal with different subjects.

Question 7

Under which Article of the Constitution is the Election Commission of India established?

Accepted Answer

Article 324, The Election Commission of India, the constitutional body responsible for conducting elections, is established under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. This is a fundamental static GK fact for polity.

Question 8

Which body in North Korea adopted the recent constitutional revisions mentioned in the news?

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The Supreme People's Assembly, The article states the revision was adopted at a March meeting of the Supreme People's Assembly, which is described as Pyongyang's rubber-stamp legislature. This is the correct legislative body per North Korea's constitutional structure.

Question 9

The global Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) is an initiative of which international organization?

Accepted Answer

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), CORSIA is a market-based measure adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to address CO2 emissions from international aviation. The article mentions CORSIA in the context of global SAF compliance.

Question 10

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Bill, 1986, was introduced in the aftermath of which landmark Supreme Court judgment?

Accepted Answer

Shah Bano case, The article references the context of the Bill's passage. The Shah Bano case (1985) is the landmark judgment on maintenance for divorced Muslim women that directly precipitated the introduction and passage of this specific Bill in 1986.

Question 11

Which constitutional authority has the power to appoint the Chief Minister of a state?

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The Governor of the State, Article 164(1) of the Constitution explicitly states that 'the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor'. This is a foundational feature of the state executive structure in India's parliamentary system.

Question 12

The article cites data on AI training startups from a specific annual report. Which ministry/department is responsible for presenting this report?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Finance, The Economic Survey is an annual document presented by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance. It reviews the state of the economy and is presented ahead of the Union Budget.

Question 13

Which statutory body at the state level is primarily responsible for preventing water pollution, as criticized in the Chhattisgarh High Court order?

Accepted Answer

Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, The article explicitly mentions the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board as being pulled up by the High Court. This is the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) for Chhattisgarh, established under the Water Act, 1974, and is the primary agency for enforcing pollution control laws at the state level.

Question 14

Which constitutional body has raised concerns about delays and design changes in Indian Navy warship projects, as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, The article specifically mentions the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India flagging issues in warship projects. The CAG is India's supreme audit institution, auditing government expenditures, including defence projects.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Essential Religious Practices doctrine:

1. It was first formulated in the case of Sri Venkataramana Devaru v. State of Mysore (1958).

2. The doctrine grants religious denominations 'complete autonomy' to decide their essential practices.

3. In the Shayara Bano case (2017), the Supreme Court held that triple talaq was not an essential practice of Islam.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The article states the court 'firmly established' its role in determining essential practices in the 1958 Sri Venkataramana Devaru case. Statement 2 is incorrect: 'Complete autonomy' was held in the earlier 1954 Shirur Mutt case, a principle from which the 1958 case moved away. Statement 3 is correct: The article explicitly mentions the Shayara Bano case held triple talaq would not form part of any essential religious practice.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on acid attack victims:

1. The expanded definition under the RPwD Act now includes survivors who were forced to ingest acid.

2. The judgment applies prospectively from the date of the order.

3. The Court suggested reversing the burden of proof onto the accused in acid attack cases.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the Court expanded the definition to include ingestion. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states the clarification applies 'retrospectively from the day the Act came into force'. Statement 3 is correct as the Court 'suggested reversing the burden of proof onto the accused'.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of Election Commissioners:

1. In March 2023, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court mandated that the CEC and ECs be appointed by a committee including the Chief Justice of India.

2. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, prescribes a selection committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition, and the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

3. Petitioners challenging the 2023 Act have argued that it undermines the independence of the Election Commission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the 2023 Act's committee comprises the Prime Minister, a Union Minister nominated by the PM, and the Leader of Opposition (not the Speaker). Statement 3 is correct, as mentioned in the article. Hence, option C is correct.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding North Korea's constitutional revision:

1. It is the first time North Korea has added a territorial clause to its constitution.

2. The revision strengthens the legal role of the military in governing the country.

3. The amendment defines North Korea's territory as bordering China and South Korea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as explicitly stated by the professor in the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article says it codifies leader Kim's nuclear role, not the military's governing role. Statement 3 is incorrect; it defines territory as bordering South Korea, but the article does not mention China in this context.

Question 19

The limitation of 'morality' on religious freedom under Article 25(1) was discussed in the Constituent Assembly debates on which date, as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

December 6, 1948, The article directly quotes K. Santhanam's observation from the Constituent Assembly debates on Draft Article 19 (later Article 25) made on December 6, 1948. This is a precise factual recall from the provided content.

Question 20

According to the compliance affidavits mentioned in the article, which state reported the highest number of pending acid attack cases?

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh, The article provides specific data: 'Uttar Pradesh reported the highest backlog at 198 cases, followed by West Bengal with 160 cases and Gujarat with 114.' Therefore, Uttar Pradesh had the highest pendency.

Question 21

According to the 2023 Supreme Court judgment, which of the following was part of the committee mandated for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners?

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, Chief Justice of India, The article clearly states that the March 2023 Supreme Court verdict directed appointment by a committee comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and the Chief Justice of India. This is a key factual takeaway.

Question 22

According to the news, in which month and year was the North Korean constitutional revision believed to have been adopted?

Accepted Answer

March 2026, The article clearly states the revision is 'believed to have been adopted at a March meeting of the Supreme People's Assembly.' The news was published in May 2026, reporting on this earlier event.

Question 23

According to the article, what is India's targeted percentage for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending for international flights by the year 2027?

Accepted Answer

1%, The article states India's blending targets as "1% SAF blending in 2027 and 2% in 2028 for international flights." The other options are plausible distractors but not the specified target.

Question 24

According to the article, what was the final vote tally in the Lok Sabha for the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Bill, 1986?

Accepted Answer

370 to 61, The article explicitly states the Bill was "overwhelmingly voted out (370 to 61)". The other options are plausible but incorrect distractors.

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