Question 1

What topics are covered in the 10 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 10 May 2026 quiz covers Economy, Security, Governance, Science Tech with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 10 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 ministry conducts the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE), as per the news?

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, The article explicitly states that the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) is conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This ministry is responsible for national statistical data.

Question 6

The Government of India Act 1858, which transferred power from the East India Company to the British Crown, was passed by which governing body?

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The British Parliament, The article states 'The British parliament passed an Act on August 2, 1858, transferring all powers of the Company to the Crown.' The British Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom.

Question 7

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution does the Governor appoint the Chief Minister of a State?

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Article 164, The article explicitly states that the Governor appoints the Chief Minister under Article 164 of the Constitution. Article 155 deals with the appointment of the Governor, Article 356 with President's Rule, and Article 75 with the appointment of the Prime Minister.

Question 8

The Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) facility, mentioned in the news, is located at which DRDO laboratory?

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Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, The article explicitly states that the test was conducted at the SCPT facility at the DRDL in Hyderabad. DRDL is the premier DRDO facility for missile systems.

Question 9

Under which Section of the Code on Wages, 2019, does the central government have the power to fix a floor wage?

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Section 9, The article explicitly states: "Under Section 9 of the Code on Wages, 2019, the central government has the power to fix the floor wage..." This is a direct factual recall from the provided news content.

Question 10

Which constitutional body is currently examining the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill 2025, as per the article?

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Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), The article explicitly states that the SPCSS-TN wrote to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) set up to examine the VBSA Bill. A JPC is an ad-hoc committee formed by Parliament to examine specific bills or issues of national importance.

Question 11

Under which Act was the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) established in Maharashtra?

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The Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, The article explicitly states that the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) operates under the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, which empowers the government to undertake rehabilitation projects.

Question 12

Which Indian government department is primarily responsible for the nation's nuclear power programme, including the development of thorium-based reactors?

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Department of Atomic Energy, The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is the nodal agency for all nuclear power research, development, and implementation in India, including the three-stage nuclear programme aimed at utilising thorium.

Question 13

Which central armed police force is primarily responsible for India's border security with Pakistan and raised its first drone squadron as mentioned in the article?

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Border Security Force (BSF), The article explicitly states that the BSF, which is primarily responsible for border security, raised its first drone squadron last year. The BSF is tasked with guarding India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding developments mentioned in the news:

1. The Gross Value Added (GVA) of India's unincorporated sector is estimated at Rs 20 lakh crore, which is 6.4% of the country's total GVA.

2. The Agni missile recently tested with MIRV technology has a range of over 7,000 kilometres.

3. The four new Labour Codes have replaced a total of 29 central labour laws.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the ASUSE 2025 survey data. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states the Agni-5 missile has a range up to 5,000 km, placing it in the intercontinental range, not specifically over 7,000 km. Statement 3 is correct as the four Labour Codes replaced 29 fragmented laws.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Revolt of 1857:

1. Mangal Pandey was hanged on April 8, 1857, after his mutiny at Barrackpore.

2. The revolt led to the immediate independence of India from British rule.

3. The Queen's Proclamation, announcing the new policy of the British Crown in India, was made on November 1, 1858.

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: 'He was overpowered and hanged on April 8, 1857.' Statement 2 is incorrect; the revolt ended Company rule but did not grant independence, it transferred control to the British Crown. Statement 3 is correct: 'The Queen’s Proclamation made by Lord Canning on November 1, 1858.'

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Governor's role in a hung Assembly:

1. The Sarkaria Commission recommended inviting the single largest party as the first option.

2. The Supreme Court in the S.R. Bommai case held that the floor test is the most objective way to ascertain majority.

3. The Governor can recommend President's Rule under Article 356 only after exploring all possibilities for government formation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The Sarkaria Commission's first preference is the pre-poll alliance with a majority, not the single largest party. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is correct as the article states President's Rule is a last resort after exploring all alternatives.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the recent DRDO hypersonic technology test:

1. The test achieved a 1,200-second ground run for a scramjet combustor, improving upon a previous test of over 700 seconds.

2. The scramjet engine utilises a solid propellant fuel developed indigenously by ISRO.

3. A key achievement is the development of a Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC) capable of operating beyond the melting point of steel.

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 fuel is an indigenous liquid hydrocarbon endothermic fuel, not a solid propellant, and it was developed by DRDL with industry partners, not specifically by ISRO. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the TBC was developed to withstand extreme temperatures beyond steel's melting point.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the new labour code rules:

1. The final rules specify a normal working day of eight hours and a weekly cap of 48 working hours.

2. The criteria for calculating the minimum wage, as per the draft rules, included provisions for children's education expenses amounting to 20% of the minimum wage.

3. The National Social Security Board for gig workers will include members from both houses of Parliament.

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 article states children's education expense was 25% of minimum wage, not 20%. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the board includes members from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Question 19

According to the MoSPI's ASUSE 2025 survey, what is the estimated number of unincorporated enterprises in India?

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7.92 crore, The article states the 2025 ASUSE survey estimates the total number of unincorporated enterprises at 7.92 crore, up from 7.34 crore in 2023-24. Option A is the previous year's figure, and option D is the number of establishments actually surveyed.

Question 20

According to the article, on which date did Mangal Pandey mutiny and fire at his Sergeant Major, triggering a key event of the 1857 Revolt?

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March 29, 1857, The article explicitly states: 'On March 29, 1857, Pandey mutinied and fired at his Senior Sergeant Major.' April 8 is the date of his hanging, and May 11 is the date the revolt broke out in Meerut.

Question 21

As per the Sarkaria Commission's order of preference for inviting a party to form government in a hung Assembly, what is the second option after the pre-poll alliance?

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Single largest party, The article clearly states the hierarchy: first is the pre-poll alliance with a majority, the next option is to invite the single largest party that could demonstrate majority support, and the third is a post-poll alliance.

Question 22

According to the news, what was the duration (in seconds) of the successful scramjet combustor ground test conducted by DRDO?

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1,200 seconds, The article's headline and content clearly state that DRDO achieved a 1,200-second runtime. The 700-second option refers to the previous test conducted in January, making it a close distractor.

Question 23

According to the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026, within how many days must the approval or disapproval for a single licence for contractors working in multiple states be granted?

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45 days, The article clearly states: "The approval or disapproval has to be granted within 45 days." This is a specific data point mentioned in the news content.

Question 24

What is a key implication of the Centre dropping the criteria for calculating minimum wage from the final Code on Wages Rules, as per experts cited in the news?

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It is likely to result in lower minimum wages and higher wage disparities across states., The article quotes labour economist K R Shyam Sundar stating that removing the formula for fixing minimum wage is likely to result in lower-than-potential wages and higher disparities for the same worker category across different states, as the criteria will be separately specified.

Question 25

What was the primary and immediate consequence of the Revolt of 1857 on the structure of British rule in India?

Accepted Answer

Transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown, The article states: 'With the Revolt ended the rule of the East India Company over India...' and details the Act of 1858 that transferred power to the Crown. The other options were later developments in the Indian freedom struggle.

Question 26

What is the primary objective of the Governor, as a constitutional head, in a situation of a hung Assembly?

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To ensure the formation of a stable government, The article explicitly states: 'The primary objective of the Governor, as a constitutional head of the State, is to ensure the formation of a stable government.' The other options are either incorrect actions or distortions of the Governor's duty.

Question 27

What is a primary strategic advantage of hypersonic weapons, as indicated in the article?

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They have the potential to defeat existing air defence systems of major military powers., The article directly states that 'Hypersonic weapons have the potential to beat existing air defence systems available with major military powers across the world...' This is their defining tactical and strategic advantage, enabling rapid, high-impact strikes.

Question 28

What is a key potential consequence, as highlighted by experts in the article, of removing the scientific criteria for minimum wage calculation from the Code on Wages Rules?

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It may result in lower wages and higher wage disparities for the same worker category across states., The article quotes labour economist K R Shyam Sundar stating that the removal will lead to "unscientific and inconsistent criteria" and "exacerbate the differential in wages for the same category of worker." This directly points to increased interstate wage disparity as a primary consequence.

Question 29

According to the SPCSS-TN's letter cited in the article, how many councils are proposed to be set up under the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan?

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Three Councils, The article clearly states the Bill provides for setting up the Adhishthan along with three councils: the Regulatory Council (Viniyaman Parishad), the Accreditation Council (Gunvatta Parishad), and the Standards Council (Manak Parishad).

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