Question 1

What topics are covered in the 23 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 23 May 2026 quiz covers Polity, Environment, Science Tech, Governance with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 23 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 principle, established in the Shriram Oleum Gas case (1987), is being invoked in the challenge against the SHANTI Act's liability caps?

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The Doctrine of Absolute Liability, The petition challenges the SHANTI Act under Article 21, arguing it violates the 'absolute liability' doctrine laid down in the Shriram Oleum Gas case (1987). This doctrine holds that enterprises engaged in hazardous activities are absolutely liable for all damage, independent of fault.

Question 6

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) functions under which Union Ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Labour and Employment, ESIC is a statutory body established under the ESI Act, 1948, and it operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. This ministry handles social security schemes for workers.

Question 7

Which Ministry/Department is responsible for releasing the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data?

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, The article explicitly states that the PLFS 2025 was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoS&PI). This ministry houses the National Statistical Office, which conducts major surveys.

Question 8

Which ministry has released the draft rules for the normative allocation of funds under the VB-G RAM G scheme?

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Ministry of Rural Development, As per the article, the Ministry of Rural Development released the draft 'Objective Parameters for Normative Allocation Rules, 2026'. This ministry is the nodal agency for implementing rural employment guarantee schemes.

Question 9

Which organization publishes the 'India State of Forest Report (ISFR)' cited in the article?

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Forest Survey of India (FSI), The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) is a biennial publication by the Forest Survey of India (FSI), which is under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The article uses data from this report to compare forest cover across states.

Question 10

Which ministry/department is responsible for releasing the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) data?

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry, The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is compiled and released by the Office of the Economic Adviser, which operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Ministry of Statistics releases the broader IIP.

Question 11

Which High Court delivered the judgment discussed in the news, granting bail to two Bangladeshi nationals?

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Rajasthan High Court, The article explicitly states that the Rajasthan High Court, with Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand, granted bail to the two Bangladeshi petitioners in the kidney racket case.

Question 12

Which constitutional articles are primarily invoked in debates regarding the rights of minorities in India?

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Articles 29 and 30, Articles 29 and 30 of the Indian Constitution specifically safeguard the interests of minorities and their right to establish educational institutions, respectively. This is the core constitutional basis for minority rights, as highlighted in the article's discussion.

Question 13

Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for matters related to Union Territories like Ladakh?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for the administration of Union Territories in India. The article mentions MHA officials proposing the new mechanism for Ladakh.

Question 14

The 2026 Review Conference that failed to reach an agreement was for which major international treaty?

Accepted Answer

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), The article explicitly states that negotiators were reviewing the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which is described as the cornerstone of nuclear weapons control. The CTBT bans nuclear explosions, New START is a bilateral US-Russia treaty, and the CWC deals with chemical weapons.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the SHANTI Act:

1. It caps the liability of nuclear plant operators, with the maximum cap being Rs. 3,000 crores for the largest reactors.

2. It completely removes any statutory liability for suppliers of nuclear equipment.

3. It preserves the right of recourse against suppliers as was present in the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: reactors above 3,600 MW have a maximum operator liability of Rs. 3,000 crores. Statement 2 is correct: the SHANTI Act narrows supplier recourse to only contractual terms or intentional acts, effectively removing the statutory liability present in the 2010 Act's Section 17(b). Statement 3 is incorrect because the SHANTI Act repealed the 2010 Act and its provisions.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the recent Allahabad High Court judgment:

1. The court directed the ESIC to issue a joining letter to a candidate selected for the post of Multi-tasking Staff.

2. The court held that the pendency of criminal cases against an adult can be a valid ground to indefinitely deny government employment.

3. The judgment relied on the protections afforded by the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the court directed ESIC to issue the joining letter. Statement 2 is incorrect; the judgment specifically dealt with cases against a *juvenile* and ruled that pendency cannot be used for indefinite denial. The article does not comment on cases against adults. Statement 3 is correct as the court explicitly relied on the Juvenile Justice Act.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2025 findings:

1. India's overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for all ages stands at 44.9%.

2. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for all persons has increased from 39.7% in 2022 to 44.9% in 2025.

3. The unemployment rate among urban young women (15-29 years) is nearly 18.9%.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: LFPR is 44.9%. Statement 2 is incorrect: WPR increased to 43.5% in 2025, not 44.9% (which is the LFPR). Statement 3 is correct: Urban young women's unemployment rate is 18.9%.

Question 18

According to the SHANTI Act, what is the maximum liability cap for the operator of a nuclear reactor with thermal power between 150 MW and 750 MW?

Accepted Answer

Rs. 300 crores, The article states that under the SHANTI Act's Second Schedule, reactors between 150 MW and 750 MW attract a maximum operator liability of Rs. 300 crores. Rs. 100 crores is for reactors up to 150 MW, Rs. 1,500 crores was the cap under the old 2010 Act, and Rs. 3,000 crores is for reactors above 3,600 MW.

Question 19

As per the news, by what deadline did the Allahabad High Court direct the ESIC to issue the joining letter to the petitioner?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 days, The article explicitly states in its final paragraph: "the court directed ESIC to issue the joining letter to the petitioner within 30 days." The other options are common administrative timeframes used as distractors.

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