Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 28 May 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 28 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, Social Issues and Economy.
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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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Q1Under which Article of the Constitution does the Election Commission of India derive its 'plenary powers' for superintendence and control of elections?
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Under which Article of the Constitution does the Election Commission of India derive its 'plenary powers' for superintendence and control of elections?
Answer: Article 324
Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India. This is the source of its 'plenary powers', as cited in the article regarding the SIR exercise.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q2Which constitutional article did the Supreme Court interpret to include the right to trauma care?
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Which constitutional article did the Supreme Court interpret to include the right to trauma care?
Answer: Article 21
The Supreme Court, in its judgment, stated that the right to trauma care is an integral part of the right to life enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution. Article 21 guarantees protection of life and personal liberty.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q3Under which constitutional article does the Election Commission of India derive its power of superintendence, direction, and control over elections?
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Under which constitutional article does the Election Commission of India derive its power of superintendence, direction, and control over elections?
Answer: Article 324
Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India. This was the constitutional basis cited by the Supreme Court for the ECI's authority to conduct the Special Intensive Revision.
Polity · Governance · easy
Q4Which constitutional body is responsible for making recommendations on GST rates, as mentioned in the context of the online gaming levy?
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Which constitutional body is responsible for making recommendations on GST rates, as mentioned in the context of the online gaming levy?
Answer: GST Council
The article mentions that the 28% GST rate for online gaming was approved by the GST Council. The GST Council is the constitutional body established under Article 279A to make recommendations on GST.
Economy · Polity · Governance · easy
Q5Which constitutional articles, defining 'goods' and 'GST', were cited by the Supreme Court in upholding the tax levy?
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Which constitutional articles, defining 'goods' and 'GST', were cited by the Supreme Court in upholding the tax levy?
Answer: Articles 366(12) and 366(12A)
The Supreme Court bench explicitly stated that the GST levy does not transgress Articles 366(12), which defines 'goods', and 366(12A), which defines 'Goods and Services Tax'. These are the foundational definitions in the Constitution for the GST framework.
Polity · Governance · Economy · medium
Q6As per the Supreme Court ruling, which ministry/authority is the 'Competent Authority' under the Citizenship Act, 1955 for adjudicating citizenship?
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As per the Supreme Court ruling, which ministry/authority is the 'Competent Authority' under the Citizenship Act, 1955 for adjudicating citizenship?
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
The article states the Ministry of Home Affairs, under the Citizenship Act and the Foreigners' Tribunals, looks into aspects of citizenship contestations. The Court directed the EC to refer cases to the Competent Authority under the Citizenship Act, which is the MHA.
Polity · Governance · easy
Q7Which national educational body issued the directive mandating the three-language framework for CBSE schools?
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Which national educational body issued the directive mandating the three-language framework for CBSE schools?
Answer: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
The article explicitly states that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued the directive on May 15, 2026. CBSE is the board that governs the affiliated schools and implements such curriculum policies.
Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q8The amended Information Technology Rules, 2026 mentioned in the article fall under the purview of which Union Ministry?
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The amended Information Technology Rules, 2026 mentioned in the article fall under the purview of which Union Ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The Information Technology Act, 2000 and its subordinate rules, including the IT Rules, are administered by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This ministry is responsible for policy and legislation related to the internet, cyber security, and information technology.
Science Tech · Governance · easy
Q9Which government body is responsible for releasing the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report cited in the news?
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Which government body is responsible for releasing the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report cited in the news?
Answer: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India
The Sample Registration System (SRS) is a demographic survey conducted by the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It provides annual estimates of vital statistics.
Social Issues · Governance · easy
Q10Which United Nations specialized agency co-authored the climate forecast report mentioned in the news?
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Which United Nations specialized agency co-authored the climate forecast report mentioned in the news?
Answer: World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
The article states the report was by 'the UN weather agency and the U.K.’s Met Office'. The UN weather agency is the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialized UN agency for meteorology and atmospheric science.
Environment · Science Tech · International Relations · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls:
1. The Court upheld the constitutional validity of the SIR exercise undertaken by the Election Commission of India.
2. The Court ruled that deletion of a name from the electoral roll under SIR amounts to a final declaration that the individual is not a citizen of India.
3. The Court directed the ECI to refer the names of those deleted to competent authorities for adjudication of their citizenship.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls:
1. The Court upheld the constitutional validity of the SIR exercise undertaken by the Election Commission of India.
2. The Court ruled that deletion of a name from the electoral roll under SIR amounts to a final declaration that the individual is not a citizen of India.
3. The Court directed the ECI to refer the names of those deleted to competent authorities for adjudication of their citizenship.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the Supreme Court upheld the SIR. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Court explicitly stated that deletion 'does not amount to a declaration that the individual is not a citizen of India.' Statement 3 is correct as the Court directed the ECI to refer deletions for citizenship adjudication. Hence, option C is correct.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's directions on trauma care:
1. It directed states to integrate all emergency helplines into the single number 108.
2. It asked states to establish a functional grievance redressal system for Good Samaritans.
3. It directed adoption of a standardised Emergency Medical Technician curriculum notified by the National Medical Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's directions on trauma care:
1. It directed states to integrate all emergency helplines into the single number 108.
2. It asked states to establish a functional grievance redressal system for Good Samaritans.
3. It directed adoption of a standardised Emergency Medical Technician curriculum notified by the National Medical Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Court directed integration into helpline 112, not 108. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect; the curriculum is notified by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), not the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · hard
Q13Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR):
1. It upheld the SIR as traceable to Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act and Article 324.
2. It ruled that deletion from the electoral roll amounts to a formal declaration of non-citizenship.
3. It directed the ECI to refer persons deleted on citizenship grounds to the competent authority under the Citizenship Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR):
1. It upheld the SIR as traceable to Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act and Article 324.
2. It ruled that deletion from the electoral roll amounts to a formal declaration of non-citizenship.
3. It directed the ECI to refer persons deleted on citizenship grounds to the competent authority under the Citizenship Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the judgment anchored the SIR in Section 21(3) of the RP Act and Article 324. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Court specifically held that deletion does NOT amount to a declaration of non-citizenship, which remains with authorities under the Citizenship Act. Statement 3 is correct as the Court gave a four-week deadline for such referrals.
Polity · Governance · hard
Q14According to the article, how many dowry deaths were recorded in India in the year 2024?
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According to the article, how many dowry deaths were recorded in India in the year 2024?
Answer: 5,737
The article explicitly states that India recorded 5,737 dowry deaths in 2024, which translates to nearly 16 women every day. The other figures are distractors not mentioned in the provided content.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · medium
Q15According to the news article, what was the number of people who died in road accidents in India in 2024?
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According to the news article, what was the number of people who died in road accidents in India in 2024?
Answer: 1.77 lakh
The article explicitly states: "A total of 1.77 lakh people died in road accidents in 2024, making India’s toll the highest in the world." The other figures are plausible but incorrect distractors.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · medium
Topics Covered
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- Supreme Court Upholds SIR but Mandates Citizenship Test; VB-G RAM G Shifts 40% Funding to States; Dowry Deaths at 5,737 in 2024
- Supreme Court Declares Trauma Care Under Article 21, Directs States to Merge Emergency Helplines into 112 by August 2026
- Supreme Court Upholds Bihar SIR Under Article 324, Affirms ECI's Role in Citizenship Verification for Electoral Rolls
- SC Upholds 28% GST on Full Face Value of Online Gaming, Allows Retrospective Tax Demands of ₹2.5 Lakh Crore
- SC Upholds 28% GST on Online Gaming as Betting, Validates Constitutional Articles 366(12) & 366(12A)
- SC Upholds SIR Electoral Roll Revision, Directs EC to Report 65 Lakh Deleted Names to Citizenship Authority
- CBSE Mandates Two Native Indian Languages in Three-Language Formula From July 2026, Displacing Foreign Languages
- AI Misinformation: India's IT Rules 2026 Mandate Disclosure of AI-Generated Content with 3-Hour Removal Timeline
- NCDs Cause 60% Deaths, Cardiovascular Diseases 32.1%: Sample Registration System Report 2024 Highlights Epidemiological Transition
- WMO-Met Office Report Forecasts 1.3-1.9°C Temperature Rise Above Pre-Industrial Levels, 1.5°C Threshold Breach Likely by 2030
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