Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 20 May 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 20 May 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express, selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include Polity, Governance, Security and International Relations.
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Test your knowledge with 15 MCQs from today's current affairs. Each question includes an explanation for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation.
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Q1Which parliamentary body is currently examining the proposal for 'One Nation, One Election' as per the news?
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Which parliamentary body is currently examining the proposal for 'One Nation, One Election' as per the news?
Answer: Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)
The article explicitly mentions that a 41-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), headed by BJP MP PP Chaudhary, is touring states and examining the proposal for simultaneous elections. The JPC is an ad-hoc committee formed for this specific purpose.
Polity · Governance · easy
Q2Which constitutional body is responsible for interpreting laws like the UAPA and granting bail based on Article 21, as discussed in the article?
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Which constitutional body is responsible for interpreting laws like the UAPA and granting bail based on Article 21, as discussed in the article?
Answer: The Supreme Court of India
The article discusses a Supreme Court bench (Justices Nagarathna & Bhuyan) granting bail under UAPA by interpreting Article 21. The Supreme Court is the apex judicial body responsible for interpreting constitutional provisions and laws.
Polity · Governance · Security · easy
Q3The legal doctrine of 'Stare Decisis', central to the news, primarily ensures what in the judicial system?
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The legal doctrine of 'Stare Decisis', central to the news, primarily ensures what in the judicial system?
Answer: Consistency and predictability in legal rulings
Stare Decisis is a Latin term meaning 'to stand by things decided'. It is a legal principle that obligates courts to follow historical cases (precedents) when making a ruling on a similar case. This ensures consistency, fairness, and predictability in the application of law, as highlighted in the article.
Polity · Governance · Security · easy
Q4Which entity is responsible for managing India's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)?
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Which entity is responsible for managing India's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)?
Answer: Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL)
The article explicitly states that India's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is managed by the Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL). This is the nodal agency for this function.
International Relations · Economy · Infrastructure · easy
Q5Which organization conducted the survey and arranged shared use for the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in 2003?
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Which organization conducted the survey and arranged shared use for the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in 2003?
Answer: Archaeological Survey of India
The article explicitly states that the Archaeological Survey of India arranged for people of different faiths to take turns using the Bhojshala complex in 2003.
Q6Which central investigative agency is probing the NEET 2026 paper leak case, as mentioned in the article?
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Which central investigative agency is probing the NEET 2026 paper leak case, as mentioned in the article?
Answer: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
The article explicitly states that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested the 10th accused in the NEET UG paper leak case. The CBI is the premier investigating agency of the Central Government.
Social Issues · Governance · State Governance · easy
Q7Which state government has signed MoUs for nuclear power projects in the Konkan region as per the news?
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Which state government has signed MoUs for nuclear power projects in the Konkan region as per the news?
Answer: Maharashtra Government
The article explicitly states that the Maharashtra state government signed the MoUs with power companies for nuclear projects on the Konkan coast. The Konkan region is primarily located in Maharashtra.
Energy · Infrastructure · Environment · Governance · easy
Q8Which government organization is responsible for declaring heatwaves and providing temperature data in India, as mentioned in the article?
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Which government organization is responsible for declaring heatwaves and providing temperature data in India, as mentioned in the article?
Answer: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
The article explicitly mentions the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as the source of recent data on rising night temperatures. The IMD, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is the nodal agency for weather forecasting and declaring heatwaves based on specific temperature criteria.
Environment · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q9Under which Ministry does the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), involved in the Tadmetla incident, function?
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Under which Ministry does the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), involved in the Tadmetla incident, function?
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
The CRPF is a central armed police force that operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The MHA is responsible for internal security, police, and central armed police forces in India.
Security · Governance · easy
Q10The humanoid robot 'Vyommitra', designed for the Gaganyaan mission, was developed by which Indian organization?
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The humanoid robot 'Vyommitra', designed for the Gaganyaan mission, was developed by which Indian organization?
Answer: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
The article explicitly states that 'Vyommitra is India's first humanoid robot developed by ISRO to assist in human space missions' and is part of the Gaganyaan programme.
Science Tech · Security · Environment · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal discussed in the news:
1. The Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the proposal is headed by a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
2. The proposal, if implemented, is claimed to save approximately ₹5 lakh crore according to the committee's estimates.
3. Simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies were held in India from 1952 until 1967.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal discussed in the news:
1. The Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the proposal is headed by a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
2. The proposal, if implemented, is claimed to save approximately ₹5 lakh crore according to the committee's estimates.
3. Simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies were held in India from 1952 until 1967.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the JPC is headed by BJP MP PP Chaudhary. Statement 2 is incorrect because the claimed saving is ₹7 lakh crore, not ₹5 lakh crore. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions simultaneous polls were held from 1952 to 1967.
Polity · Governance · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's recent observations on UAPA and bail:
1. The Court cited NCRB data showing a national conviction rate under UAPA between 2-6% for 2019-2023.
2. The Court stated that prolonged incarceration under UAPA does not violate Article 21 if the charges are serious.
3. The Court cautioned that if a smaller bench disagrees with a larger bench's ruling, it should deviate from it to maintain judicial independence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's recent observations on UAPA and bail:
1. The Court cited NCRB data showing a national conviction rate under UAPA between 2-6% for 2019-2023.
2. The Court stated that prolonged incarceration under UAPA does not violate Article 21 if the charges are serious.
3. The Court cautioned that if a smaller bench disagrees with a larger bench's ruling, it should deviate from it to maintain judicial independence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Court held that prolonged incarceration violates Article 21. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Court cautioned that disagreements should be referred to the CJI, not deviated from.
Polity · Governance · Security · hard
Q13Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's observations on UAPA bail:
1. In the K A Najeeb case (2021), the SC held that violation of the right to speedy trial can be a ground for bail under UAPA.
2. The bench in the Gulfisha Fatima case (2026) granted bail to all accused, including Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
3. The doctrine of stare decisis requires that a judgment by a bench of lesser strength is bound by the law declared by a bench of greater strength.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's observations on UAPA bail:
1. In the K A Najeeb case (2021), the SC held that violation of the right to speedy trial can be a ground for bail under UAPA.
2. The bench in the Gulfisha Fatima case (2026) granted bail to all accused, including Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
3. The doctrine of stare decisis requires that a judgment by a bench of lesser strength is bound by the law declared by a bench of greater strength.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Gulfisha Fatima ruling denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, stating they stood on a 'higher footing'. Statement 3 is a direct and correct explanation of the stare decisis principle as mentioned in the article.
Polity · Governance · Security · medium
Q14According to the claims made by the JPC head in the article, how much money could be saved if elections are held simultaneously?
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According to the claims made by the JPC head in the article, how much money could be saved if elections are held simultaneously?
Answer: ₹7 lakh crore
The article directly quotes JPC head PP Chaudhary stating, "if elections are held simultaneously, it would then save Rs 7 lakh crore". The other figures are plausible-sounding distractors not mentioned in the text.
Polity · Governance · medium
Q15According to the NCRB data cited in the Supreme Court's judgment, what was the approximate conviction rate under the UAPA in Jammu & Kashmir for the mentioned period?
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According to the NCRB data cited in the Supreme Court's judgment, what was the approximate conviction rate under the UAPA in Jammu & Kashmir for the mentioned period?
Answer: Below 1%
The article explicitly states that in Jammu & Kashmir, the conviction rate under UAPA has remained below 1%. The national average was between 2-6%.
Polity · Governance · Security · medium
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Governance
- Security
- International Relations
- Economy
- Infrastructure
- History
- Culture
- Social Issues
- State Governance
- Energy
- Environment
- Science Tech
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- JPC Proposes ₹7 Lakh Crore Saving Via Constitution (129th) & UT Bills For 'One Nation, One Election'
- SC Grants Bail Citing Article 21 After 5-Year UAPA Detention, Highlights 2-6% Conviction Rate
- SC on UAPA Bail: K A Najeeb Precedent (2021) Binding; Divergent 2024, 2026 Rulings May Need Larger Bench
- UAE Exit from OPEC Allows India Strategic Crude Storage Deal Covering 74 Days Import, Expanding SPR Capacity by 6.5 MMT
- Madhya Pradesh High Court Determines Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex Religious Character, Cites Places of Worship Act 1991 & Archaeological Survey of India
- NEET 2026 Paper Leak: CBI Arrests 10th Accused, Maharashtra to Regulate Coaching Industry by 2028-29
- Maharashtra Signs MoUs for 20,400 MW Nuclear Projects in Konkan, Investments Worth ₹6.5 Lakh Crore
- Rising Night Temperatures Pose Greater Health Risk; Projected 5.5°C Rise in Coldest Night by 2100 Under India’s Climate Assessment
- Tadmetla 2010: HC Acquits 10 in CRPF Massacre Citing Lack of Evidence, Poor Investigation Under UAPA
- 35 S&T Topics for UPSC 2026: Sodium-ion Batteries, CAR T-cell Therapy, LR-AShM Missile, and ISRO's PSLV & Scramjet Engine
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