Question 1

What topics are covered in the 14 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 14 May 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, Security with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 14 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 constitutional article specifically mandates the provision of facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage for linguistic minority children?

Accepted Answer

Article 350A, Article 350A of the Constitution is a Directive Principle that specifically states, 'It shall be the endeavor of every State and of every local authority within the State to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups.' The Supreme Court relied on this article in its judgment.

Question 6

Who appoints the Delimitation Commission in India?

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The President of India, As per the article, the Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act. This is a standard static GK fact linked to the polity syllabus.

Question 7

Under which Article of the Constitution is the power of superintendence, direction and control of elections vested?

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Article 324, Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India. This is the foundational article for the ECI's existence and functions.

Question 8

Which constitutional article, cited by the Centre, specifically provides for legislation for social welfare and reform relating to religious freedom?

Accepted Answer

Article 25(2)(b), The article explicitly mentions that the Centre argued Article 25(2)(b) provides for legislation for social welfare and reform. This is the specific clause under Article 25 that deals with the state's power to legislate for reform.

Question 9

Under which ministry does the National Investigation Agency (NIA) function?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the central counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in India. It was created after the 2008 Mumbai attacks and operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Question 10

Which organization is primarily responsible for conducting the NEET-UG examination in India?

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National Testing Agency, The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the autonomous body established by the Government of India to conduct entrance examinations like NEET-UG, JEE Main, and others. The Medical Council of India (now National Medical Commission) regulates medical education, UGC regulates university education, and CBSE previously conducted NEET but no longer does.

Question 11

Under the Nagoya Protocol implementation framework in India, which body functions at the national level?

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National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), The article states India implements the Access and Benefit-Sharing mechanism through a three-tier framework: the NBA at the national level, State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) or UTBCs at the sub-national level, and Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) at the local level.

Question 12

The 'World Health Statistics' report, which highlighted the impact of COVID-19 on excess mortality, is an annual flagship publication of which international organization?

Accepted Answer

World Health Organization (WHO), The article explicitly states that the estimate was published in the WHO's flagship World Health Statistics report. The World Health Organization is the UN agency responsible for global public health.

Question 13

The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting 2026 was chaired by which Indian minister?

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External Affairs Minister, As stated in the article, the meeting was chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The Ministry of External Affairs handles India's foreign relations and diplomatic engagements like BRICS.

Question 14

Which statutory organization under the Ministry of Power is responsible for releasing the National Generation Adequacy Plan (NGAP) mentioned in the article?

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Central Electricity Authority (CEA), The article states that the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) released the National Generation Adequacy Plan (NGAP). CEA is the technical apex body under the Ministry of Power responsible for power system planning and development.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on mother-tongue education:

1. The Court held that the right to be taught in one's mother tongue is derived from Articles 21A and 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.

2. The judgment stated that only languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution are eligible to be used as a medium of instruction in government schools.

3. The Court directed the state of Rajasthan to formulate a policy for mother-tongue education in line with the National Education Policy 2020.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article explicitly mentions the Court reading the right from Articles 21A (right to quality education) and 19(1)(a) (freedom of speech and expression). Statement 2 is incorrect; the Court criticized using the Eighth Schedule as a ceiling and clarified it does not limit state obligations. Statement 3 is correct as the final direction was to formulate a policy in line with NEP 2020.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding delimitation in India:

1. The 84th Constitutional Amendment Act extended the freeze on delimitation until the first census after 2026.

2. The last delimitation exercise was completed based on the 1991 census.

3. Article 329(a) of the Constitution completely bars judicial review of orders passed by the Delimitation Commission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as mentioned in the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the last delimitation was completed in 1976 based on the 1971 census. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Supreme Court in the Kishorchandra Chhanganlal Rathod Case (2024) held that orders can be reviewed if they are clearly arbitrary, despite Article 329(a).

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of Election Commissioners:

1. The Supreme Court's 2023 judgment in 'Anoop Baranwal vs Union of India' mandated a selection panel comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and the Chief Justice of India.

2. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment) Act, 2023 replaced the Chief Justice of India on the panel with a Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.

3. The Attorney-General argued before the Supreme Court that the 2023 judgment declared a binding law under Article 141, which Parliament was obliged to follow.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is correct as the 2023 Act changed the panel composition. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Attorney-General argued the opposite, stating the court did NOT declare a law under Article 141 in that judgment, it was a stop-gap arrangement.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the arguments presented in the Sabarimala reference case:

1. The Centre argued that if courts reform religion based on constitutional offensiveness, there is no limit to judicial reformation of religious traditions.

2. The Solicitor General stated that courts cannot intervene in religious matters even on grounds of public order, health, or morality.

3. One of the judges countered that the court's role is to ensure majoritarianism does not trump constitutionalism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article's direct quote: 'If courts may reform religion... there is, in practice, no limit...'. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states the Solicitor General said courts 'could intervene when something was contrary to public order, health, or morality'. Statement 3 is correct as per Justice Bagchi's quoted remarks.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Red Fort car bomb case:

1. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against 10 accused, including the deceased main perpetrator.

2. The accused were linked to the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

3. The chargesheet invokes sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the NIA filed a chargesheet against 10 accused, and the main perpetrator Dr Umer Un Nabi was deceased. Statement 2 is incorrect as the accused were linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an Al-Qaeda offshoot, not Lashkar-e-Taiba. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the chargesheet invokes UAPA and BNS 2023.

Question 20

The Supreme Court judgment, which directed Rajasthan to frame a mother-tongue policy, was delivered by a bench comprising which two Justices?

Accepted Answer

Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, The article specifically states the bench comprised 'Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta'. This is a direct factual recall from the news content. The other options are names of other Supreme Court Justices but were not part of this particular bench.

Question 21

To how many seats did the failed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, propose to expand the Lok Sabha?

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850 seats, The article explicitly states that the Bills introduced in April 2026 sought to expand Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850 based on the 2011 census. This is a direct data point from the news.

Question 22

As per the 2023 Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment) Act, who are the members of the selection committee?

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Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Union Cabinet Minister, The article clearly states that the 2023 Act replaced the Chief Justice of India (from the earlier Supreme Court-mandated panel) with a Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister. Thus, the new panel comprises the PM, the LoP, and a Cabinet Minister.

Question 23

According to the article, on which date did the Supreme Court deliver its judgment striking down age restrictions on women's entry to the Sabarimala temple?

Accepted Answer

September 28, 2018, The article explicitly states the bench is considering questions arising from petitions seeking review of the SC's 'September 28, 2018, judgment'. The other dates are close distractors.

Question 24

According to the news, in which year was the terrorist organization Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) designated by the Ministry of Home Affairs?

Accepted Answer

2018, The article states that Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) was designated a terrorist organisation by the Ministry of Home Affairs in June 2018. This is a precise factual detail important for Prelims.

Question 25

What was the primary constitutional flaw identified by the Supreme Court in Rajasthan's defense for not using Rajasthani as a medium of instruction?

Accepted Answer

Discrimination without a rational basis under Article 14, as other non-scheduled languages were included., The article states the petitioners pointed out that Rajasthan included Gujarati, Punjabi, and Sindhi (also non-Eighth Schedule languages for Rajasthan) but excluded Rajasthani. The Court found this differential treatment arbitrary under Article 14 (Right to Equality), which prohibits discrimination without a rational basis. The state offered no adequate explanation for this inconsistency.

Question 26

What is a primary concern of southern Indian states regarding the proposed removal of the delimitation freeze?

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Potential reduction in their share of seats in the Lok Sabha., The article explains that southern states fear a population-based reallocation would disadvantage them, as their lower population growth (due to successful social policies) would lead to a reduced share of parliamentary seats compared to northern states with higher growth.

Question 27

What was the core concern expressed by Justice Dipankar Datta regarding the Election Commission's independence?

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That it must not only be independent but also appear to be independent., The article quotes Justice Datta stating, "it was not enough for the Election Commission to be independent, and that the poll body should also appear to be independent." This principle of 'appearing independent' is crucial for public confidence in electoral integrity.

Question 28

What was the primary constitutional concern raised by Justice Bagchi in response to the Centre's 'leave it to the legislature' argument?

Accepted Answer

That it would mean majoritarianism could trump constitutionalism., Justice Bagchi's quoted words in the article are: 'It's not majoritarianism that the court is bothered about. The court is bothered about majoritarianism trumping constitutionalism.' This directly captures his primary constitutional concern regarding the legislature-led reform argument.

Question 29

What was the primary objective of the terrorist conspiracy 'Operation Heavenly Hind' as revealed in the NIA probe?

Accepted Answer

To overthrow India's democratic government and impose Sharia rule, As per the article, the accused launched 'Operation Heavenly Hind' with the objective to overthrow India's democratic government and impose Sharia rule. This highlights the ideological motivation behind the conspiracy, which is a key aspect for Mains answer writing on internal security challenges.

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