Question 1

What topics are covered in the 7 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 7 May 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Security, Economy with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 7 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 statutory provision, as interpreted by the Supreme Court, primarily governs whether a cause of action survives the death of a party in a lawsuit?

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Section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, The Supreme Court held that the substantive question of whether a right to sue survives is governed by Section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925. Order XXII CPC is procedural for substitution, and other acts are historical precursors.

Question 6

Under which part of the Indian Constitution is the Election Commission of India established?

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Part XV (Elections), The Election Commission of India is established under Part XV of the Constitution, which deals with Elections. Articles 324 to 329 in this part cover the powers, composition, and functions of the Election Commission.

Question 7

Under which Article of the Constitution is the Election Commission established, as referenced in the Supreme Court's discussion?

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Article 324, The article explicitly mentions that the Supreme Court, in the Anoop Baranwal judgment, referred to Article 324(2) which calls for a law by Parliament to fix appointment criteria for CEC and ECs. Article 324 deals with the Election Commission.

Question 8

Under which law was the Siraj-ul-Uloom seminary declared an unlawful entity?

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Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), The article explicitly states the seminary was declared an unlawful entity under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). NSA, TADA, and PSA are other security laws but not mentioned in this context.

Question 9

The World Inequality Report 2026, cited in the article, is a publication of which research body?

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World Inequality Lab, The World Inequality Report is produced by the World Inequality Lab, a research center based in Paris. While the World Bank and UNDP also publish inequality indices, the specific report referenced in the article is from this lab.

Question 10

Which ministry introduced the mandatory emission norms for coal-fired power plants in 2015, as discussed in the article?

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, The article explicitly states that the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change introduced the mandatory emission norms for coal-fired power plants on December 7, 2015. This ministry is the nodal body for environmental regulations in India.

Question 11

The newly operationalized grievance system for gig workers in Karnataka is integrated with which state government portal?

Accepted Answer

Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System (IPGRS), The article states that gig workers can lodge complaints through the Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System (IPGRS), which is Karnataka's centralised digital platform for citizen grievances.

Question 12

Which government think tank released a 2024 position paper on senior care, highlighting data on chronic conditions and insurance among the elderly?

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NITI Aayog, The article explicitly mentions "NITI Aayog’s 2024 position paper on senior care notes" the statistics regarding chronic conditions and health insurance among the elderly. NITI Aayog is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India.

Question 13

The 'Sudarshan Chakra' mission, recently in news, is related to which organisation?

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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), As per the article, a panel under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently submitted a pre-feasibility report on the Sudarshan Chakra mission, which aims to establish a comprehensive air defence shield across the country.

Question 14

The visiting President of Vietnam, To Lam, also holds which other significant position in Vietnam's political structure?

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General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, As mentioned in the article, President To Lam is also the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam. This dual role is a key feature of Vietnam's political system where the Party holds supreme authority.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on medical negligence claims after a doctor's death:

1. All claims, including those for pain and suffering, survive and can be pursued against the legal heirs.

2. The ruling overruled the NCDRC's precedent set in the 'Balbir Singh Makol' case.

3. The continuation of proceedings depends on whether the right to sue survives as per substantive law under Section 306 of the Indian Succession Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because the Court held that purely personal claims (like pain and suffering) abate upon death. Statement 2 is correct as the judgment explicitly overruled the NCDRC's 2001 ruling. Statement 3 is correct as the Court clarified that substantive survival is determined by Section 306 of the Indian Succession Act.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs):

1. Article 324(2) of the Constitution mandates that Parliament shall make a law to fix the criteria for their selection.

2. The Supreme Court, in the 'Anoop Baranwal' case (2023), ruled that until such a law is made, appointments shall be made by the President on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.

3. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, includes the Chief Justice of India in the selection committee.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per Article 324(2). Statement 2 is incorrect; the SC prescribed a committee (PM, LoP, CJI) for appointments until a law is made, not the Council of Ministers. Statement 3 is incorrect; the 2023 Act replaced the CJI with a Union Cabinet Minister.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners:

1. The Supreme Court's 2023 Anoop Baranwal judgment directed appointment by a committee comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, and Chief Justice of India.

2. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 mandates appointment by a committee comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, and a Union Cabinet Minister.

3. The 2024 appointments of Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sandhu were challenged on grounds that the selection committee had effectively consulted on a panel of six names recommended by the search committee.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article's description of the Anoop Baranwal judgment. Statement 2 is correct as per the description of the 2023 Act. Statement 3 is incorrect; the challenge alleged lack of effective consultation as 200 names were shared just one day before selection, not effective consultation on six names.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the closure of Siraj-ul-Uloom:

1. It was declared unlawful under UAPA by the Jammu and Kashmir administration.

2. The order cited its linkages with the banned organization Jamaat-e-Islami.

3. It was the first school, but not the first seminary, to be declared unlawful in J&K.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is correct as the order cited 'covert linkages' with banned Jamaat-e-Islami. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article says it is the first seminary to be declared unlawful in J&K.

Question 19

In the original consumer case discussed in the Supreme Court ruling, what was the total amount of compensation sought under the Consumer Protection Act?

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Rs 4.5 lakh, The article states that the complaint sought a total of Rs 4.5 lakh in compensation for treatment expenses, loss of vision, travel, and mental agony. Rs 2.6 lakh was the amount awarded by the district forum, not the amount originally sought.

Question 20

As per the Supreme Court's 2023 judgment in 'Anoop Baranwal v Union of India', who all were to be members of the committee for appointing the CEC and ECs until a law was made by Parliament?

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Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Chief Justice of India, The Supreme Court's 2023 judgment specified a three-member committee comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (or leader of the largest opposition party), and the Chief Justice of India. This was a stop-gap arrangement until Parliament enacted a law.

Question 21

According to the news article, which two individuals were appointed as Election Commissioners in March 2024?

Accepted Answer

Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sandhu, The article states: 'the selection committee recommended the names of Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sandhu for appointment as CEC and EC, respectively' and later clarifies they were appointed. Arun Goel resigned, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was the LoP, and Vijay Hansaria was a senior advocate.

Question 22

Approximately how many students were enrolled in the Siraj-ul-Uloom school?

Accepted Answer

Around 800, The article states 'Around 800 students were enrolled in the school'. The other numbers are plausible but incorrect distractors.

Question 23

Consider the following statements regarding findings of the World Inequality Report 2026 as mentioned in the article:

1. The top 10% of the global population have never captured less than 50% of global income since 1820.

2. In India, the income share of the top 1% in 2022 was lower than its share in 1922.

3. The report identifies the 'financialisation of wealth' as a key driver of rising inequality in India post-liberalisation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states this structural imbalance has persisted since 1820. Statement 2 is incorrect; the top 1% income share was 13% in 1922 and reached an all-time high of 22.6% in 2022, so it is higher, not lower. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly mentions 'financialisation of wealth' increased the wealth share of the top 1%.

Question 24

According to the IIT Delhi study cited in the article, what is the estimated number of annual deaths that could be prevented by fully mitigating SO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants in India?

Accepted Answer

1,24,564, The article provides the precise figure of 1,24,564 deaths every year that could be prevented. The other options are plausible but incorrect distractors. Accuracy in recalling such specific data points is crucial for prelims.

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