Question 1

What topics are covered in the 25 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 25 May 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, Health with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 25 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

As per the Supreme Court's direction, which ministry has been designated as the nodal ministry for filing compliance reports in the matter of providing sanitary facilities in schools?

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Ministry of Education, The article explicitly states that 'the Ministry of Education would be the nodal Ministry for the purpose of filing all further compliance reports in the matter.' This aligns with the subject of school infrastructure falling under the education portfolio.

Question 6

Which fundamental right, as interpreted by the Supreme Court, encompasses reproductive autonomy?

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Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21), The Supreme Court, in Justice K S Puttaswamy vs Union of India (2017), affirmed privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 and specifically recognized the constitutional right of women to make reproductive choices as part of personal liberty under Article 21.

Question 7

Under which section of the Indian Penal Code was the offence of sedition originally codified?

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Section 124A, The colonial offence of sedition was codified under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This is the core legal provision discussed in the article regarding its use to quell dissent.

Question 8

Under which Ministry/Department does the National Testing Agency (NTA) primarily function?

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Ministry of Education, The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous body established under the aegis of the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development). It is responsible for conducting entrance examinations for higher educational institutions.

Question 9

Which international organization declared the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)?

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World Health Organization (WHO), The article explicitly states that 'The World Health Organization declared the Bundibugyo ebolavirus...outbreak...to be a public health emergency of international concern on May 17.' WHO is the specialized UN agency responsible for international public health.

Question 10

The regulation of fertiliser quality, price, and distribution in India is primarily governed by which central order?

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The Fertiliser Control Order, 1985, As mentioned in the article, non-subsidised nutrient products are approved under the Centre's Fertiliser Control Order (FCO), 1985. This order, issued under the Essential Commodities Act, is the key regulatory framework for fertilisers in India.

Question 11

The study on Indo-Gangetic Plain pollution was conducted by researchers at which institute?

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Bose Institute, Kolkata, The article explicitly states that the study was conducted by researchers at the Bose Institute in Kolkata, led by Prof Abhijit Chatterjee.

Question 12

As per the Indus Waters Treaty, disputes are first to be resolved through which bilateral commission?

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Permanent Indus Commission, Article IX of the Indus Waters Treaty establishes a three-tier dispute resolution mechanism. The first step is resolution through the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC), which comprises a commissioner from each country.

Question 13

Which ministry in India is responsible for the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) mentioned in the article?

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Ministry of Education, The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is an initiative of the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development), Government of India. It is the nodal ministry for overseeing higher education and ranking institutions in the country.

Question 14

Which is the highest decision-making body for defence procurement in India that grants initial approval for acquisitions like the Rafale deal?

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Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), As per the article and standard defence procurement procedure, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Defence Minister, is the body that first grants approval. The CCS gives final approval before contract signing.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on menstrual hygiene in schools:

1. The judgment declared that the right to menstrual health is part of the Right to Life under Article 21.

2. It directed that sanitary napkins provided must be compostable as per a specific ISO standard.

3. The Court has decided to monitor the compliance of its directions every six months.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as the article quotes the judgment saying 'The right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution includes the right to menstrual health.' Statement 2 is incorrect; the napkins must be 'oxo-biodegradable' manufactured as per 'ASTM D-6954 standards', not compostable per an ISO standard. Statement 3 is incorrect; monitoring is 'every three months', not six months.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding reproductive rights in India:

1. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, as amended in 2021, allows termination up to 24 weeks of gestation for all women.

2. The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994, was enacted to prohibit prenatal diagnostic techniques for determining the sex of the fetus.

3. The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, permits commercial surrogacy for married Indian couples.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect. The MTP Act amendment allows termination up to 24 weeks only for certain women (minors, survivors of rape, mentally ill, and differently abled), not for all women. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Surrogacy Act permits only altruistic surrogacy and bans commercial surrogacy.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the sedition law as discussed in the article:

1. In May 2022, the Supreme Court, in the S.G. Vombatkere case, imposed a complete stay on the registration of new FIRs and coercive action under Section 124A IPC.

2. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which took effect in 2024, repealed Section 124A and did not include any provision similar to sedition.

3. The Supreme Court's observation in May 2026 allows courts to proceed with pending sedition cases only if the accused person gives their consent.

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: the 2022 stay asked governments to refrain from registering new FIRs. Statement 2 is incorrect: the BNS replaced Section 124A IPC with Section 152, which is 'sedition by a new name'. Statement 3 is correct as the May 2026 clarification said courts may proceed if the accused has no objection.

Question 18

According to the article, under the government's Shuchi scheme, how many sanitary napkins are distributed to a girl student per year?

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120 napkins, The article states: 'Under Shuchi scheme, the government distributes 12 Shuchi Kits, each with 10 sanitary napkins, per year for a student.' Therefore, 12 kits * 10 napkins = 120 napkins per year. The other options are close but incorrect distractors.

Question 19

According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, amended in 2021, up to what weeks of gestation is termination permitted for minors, survivors of rape, mentally ill, and differently abled women?

Accepted Answer

24 weeks, The article states that the MTP Act, amended in 2021, expanded the permissibility of abortions from 20 weeks up to 24 weeks of gestation for certain categories of women, including minors, survivors of rape, mentally ill, and differently abled.

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