Question 1

What topics are covered in the 19 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 19 May 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Security, International Relations with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 19 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 central agency is mentioned in the article as investigating the narco-terror UAPA case where bail was granted?

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National Investigation Agency (NIA), The article explicitly states that Syed Ifthikar Andrabi faces UAPA charges in a narco-terror case 'investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA)'. The NIA is the central agency mandated to investigate terror-related offences across India.

Question 6

According to the article, which government body recently flagged the problems of out-of-school children and weak learning outcomes?

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NITI Aayog, The article explicitly states that 'In a recent report on school education, Niti Aayog has flagged two nagging problems.' NITI Aayog is the policy think tank of the Government of India responsible for strategic policy formulation.

Question 7

The G7 Finance Ministers' meeting discussed enhancing the role of which two international financial institutions to aid vulnerable countries?

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International Monetary Fund and World Bank, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure stated that G7 ministers agreed the IMF and World Bank needed to step up efforts to aid countries vulnerable to the West Asia conflict's impact.

Question 8

Which international organization recommends that member countries maintain oil stocks equivalent to at least 90 days of net imports, as referenced in the context of strategic reserves?

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International Energy Agency (IEA), The article mentions the 90-day-mark recommended by the International Energy Agency for reserves. The IEA was established after the 1973 oil crisis to help countries coordinate a collective response to major disruptions in oil supply.

Question 9

Under which Act is a 'Wildlife Sanctuary' formally declared in India?

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The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provides the legal framework for the declaration and management of Protected Areas in India, including Wildlife Sanctuaries (Chapter IV) and National Parks.

Question 10

Which fundamental right under the Indian Constitution is primarily invoked to grant bail in UAPA cases involving prolonged incarceration?

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Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty), The article explicitly states that prolonged incarceration and delayed trial can lead to a violation of Article 21 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court's ruling centers on protecting this right against the stringent bail restrictions of UAPA.

Question 11

Under which Ministry does the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) function?

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The UIDAI is a statutory authority established under the Aadhaar Act, 2016. It is responsible for Aadhaar enrolment and authentication and operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Question 12

Under which Article of the Constitution are rules for recruitment and conditions of service for public servants framed?

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Article 309, Article 309 of the Indian Constitution empowers the appropriate legislature (Parliament or State Legislature) to regulate the recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts. The Odisha Transport Service Rules, 2021, mentioned in the article, were framed under this authority.

Question 13

Which government policy, mentioned in the article, aimed to improve nitrogen-use efficiency by coating urea but could not prevent significant losses to air pollution?

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Neem-Coated Urea Policy, The article explicitly states that 'neem-coated urea was meant to improve nitrogen-use efficiency, but it could not stop the loss of most of the urea as ammonia to air pollution.' The Nutrient-Based Subsidy scheme is also mentioned but was criticized for not including urea.

Question 14

Under which Act is the National Testing Agency (NTA) currently registered?

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The Societies Registration Act, 1860, As per the article, the NTA was registered in 2018 as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. This distinguishes it from statutory bodies like UGC or NMC which have their own Acts of Parliament.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The Supreme Court held that violation of the right to speedy trial can be a ground for bail even under UAPA, citing the 'Union of India vs K A Najeeb' case.

2. Left-Wing Extremism related incidents have fallen by over four-fifths since 2010, and the number of affected districts is now 38.

3. The new draft Citizenship Rules require applicants from Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar to surrender their passports.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions the 2021 'K A Najeeb' case where a three-judge bench upheld this principle. Statement 2 is correct as per the MHA review showing an over four-fifths drop and 38 affected districts. Statement 3 is incorrect because the rules apply to Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, not Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the findings mentioned in the article:

1. The majority of out-of-school children in India are concentrated in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

2. The problem of out-of-school children is more pronounced in the age group of 6-14 years compared to the 15-17 years age group.

3. General incentives like uniforms and mid-day meals are highly effective in retaining the most marginalised out-of-school children.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states 'the problem is more pronounced among 15-17 years'. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article clearly says 'General incentives... are not very effective for such children.'

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the G7 Finance Ministers' meeting in Paris:

1. The meeting was hosted by French Finance Minister Roland Lescure.

2. Representatives from Gulf states, Brazil, and Kenya participated to discuss the Iran conflict fallout.

3. A primary agenda was to increase reliance on China for the supply of rare earths and critical minerals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the article states Mr. Lescure hosted the meeting. Statement 2 is correct as officials from Gulf states, Brazil, and Kenya joined the talks. Statement 3 is incorrect; the agenda was to reduce, not increase, reliance on China for critical minerals.

Question 18

According to the Prison Statistics India 2022 cited in the article, what percentage of India's prison population consists of undertrial inmates?

Accepted Answer

Over 75%, The article specifically states: "According to Prison Statistics India 2022, over 75 per cent of India's prison population consists of undertrials." This is a critical data point highlighting the issue of prolonged pretrial detention in India.

Question 19

According to the NITI Aayog report cited in the article, what proportion of children aged 6-17 years are estimated to be out of school?

Accepted Answer

4 out of 10, The article provides the specific statistic: 'With four out of 10 children aged 6-17 years not in school...'. This is a key data point highlighting the scale of the enrolment crisis.

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