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Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 30 May 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams

Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 30 May 2026 with 20 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 International Relations.

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Test your knowledge with 20 MCQs from today's current affairs. Each question includes an explanation for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation.

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Q1

The Supreme Court judgment on guidelines for trafficking survivors is primarily linked to the enforcement of which fundamental right?

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Answer: Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21)

The judgment explicitly states that trafficking is an affront to constitutional dignity. The Supreme Court has consistently interpreted Article 21 expansively to include the right to live with dignity, freedom from exploitation, and the right to rehabilitation, which forms the constitutional basis for such protective guidelines.

Polity · Governance · Social Issues · medium

Q2

Which constitutional body is primarily responsible for the redrawing of parliamentary constituency boundaries in India?

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Answer: Delimitation Commission

The Delimitation Commission is a statutory body established under the Delimitation Commission Act. Its primary function is to readjust the allocation of seats and redraw the boundaries of parliamentary and assembly constituencies based on the latest census figures, as mentioned in the context of the post-2026 exercise.

Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy

Q3

Which statutory body is responsible for regulating teacher education and issued the 2010 notification exempting pre-notification teachers from TET?

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Answer: National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)

The article mentions that the August 23, 2010 notification was issued by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). NCTE is the statutory body established by the NCTE Act, 1993, to regulate teacher education in India.

Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy

Q4

Which institution acts as the nodal agency for conducting the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) in India?

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Answer: International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS)

As per the article, the NFHS-6 was conducted by the Union Health Ministry with the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, as the nodal agency. This is a standard static fact about the survey's administration.

Polity · Social Issues · International Relations · Environment · easy

Q5

Which ministry released the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) data discussed in the article?

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Answer: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The article explicitly states that the NFHS-6 survey was 'Released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare'. This ministry is the nodal agency for conducting the National Family Health Survey.

Social Issues · Governance · easy

Q6

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS), the source of the data in the news, is conducted under the aegis of which Union Ministry?

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Answer: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The article explicitly states that the NFHS-6 survey was 'released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare'. This ministry oversees major health surveys and programs in India.

Social Issues · Governance · easy

Q7

Which institute served as the nodal agency for conducting the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) as mentioned in the article?

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Answer: International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS)

The article explicitly states that NFHS-6 was conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, as the nodal agency. The other institutes, while involved in health and population data, are not the designated nodal agency for NFHS.

Social Issues · Governance · easy

Q8

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was established under which Act of Parliament?

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Answer: The National Investigation Agency Act, 2008

The NIA was created as a federal agency by the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, following the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The UAPA is the substantive law it often enforces, but the agency itself is constituted under its own 2008 Act.

Polity · Governance · Security · easy

Q9

The International Energy Agency (IEA), whose report is cited in the article, is headquartered in which city?

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Answer: Paris, France

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is headquartered in Paris, France. It was established in 1974 within the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The article references its 'Global EV Outlook 2024' report.

Environment · International Relations · Science Tech · Economy · easy

Q10

Which parliamentary body is examining whether Bharti Airtel's Priority Postpaid service violates net neutrality?

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Answer: Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology

The article explicitly states that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT has begun examining whether Airtel's service breaches the non-discrimination principle. This committee oversees matters related to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Science Tech · Governance · easy

Q11

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment on human trafficking:

1. The petition leading to this judgment was filed by the NGO Prajwala in the year 2004.

2. The judgment directs the establishment of a uniform victim protection protocol specifically for survivors of trafficking for organ trade.

3. The Bench observed that the case, pending for over two decades, was 'close to our hearts'.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: Both 1 and 3

Statement 1 is correct as the article states the petition was filed by Prajwala in 2004. Statement 2 is incorrect; the protocol is for survivors of 'commercial sexual exploitation (CSE)', not organ trade. Statement 3 is correct as the Bench of Justices Pardiwala and Mahadevan said the judgment was 'close to our hearts'. Hence, option C is correct.

Polity · Governance · Social Issues · hard

Q12

Consider the following statements regarding the analysis presented in the article:

1. The 'size penalty', where larger constituencies have lower voter turnout, has completely vanished in Indian elections according to the 2024 data.

2. The voter turnout gap between rural and urban areas has widened significantly between 2009 and 2024.

3. The article suggests that the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) can be a tool to mobilize women voters in urban areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: Both 2 and 3

Statement 1 is incorrect. The article states the size penalty has vanished 'on average', but clarifies it persists in constituencies with high urban shares. Statement 2 is correct as the gap increased from 4.4 to 11.6 percentage points. Statement 3 is correct as the article lists NULM networks among the 'right urban tools' for mobilization.

Polity · Governance · Social Issues · hard

Q13

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on TET for in-service teachers:

1. The Court held that the RTE Act applies to all minority institutions, whether aided or unaided.

2. The Court ruled that the 2010 NCTE notification exempting pre-notification teachers overrides the provisions of the parent RTE Act.

3. The Court granted teachers until August 31, 2027, to qualify for TET, exercising its powers under Article 142.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: Only 1

Statement 1 is correct as per the article, which states the 2025 order held the RTE Act applies to all minority institutions. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Court explicitly stated subordinate legislation (like the NCTE notification) cannot override the parent statute. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Court extended the deadline to August 31, 2028, not 2027.

Polity · Governance · Social Issues · hard

Q14

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The Supreme Court has directed that bail applications, if reserved, should be pronounced the next day.

2. According to NFHS-6, the prevalence of overweight/obesity is higher among men than women in India.

3. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) includes a provision for collective defence similar to NATO.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: Only 1

Statement 1 is correct as per the SC's direction mentioned in the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because NFHS-6 data shows a higher prevalence among women (30.7%) than men (27.3%). Statement 3 is incorrect as the article explicitly states the Quad lacks a collective defence mechanism like NATO.

Polity · Social Issues · International Relations · Environment · hard

Q15

For how many years was the petition related to the Supreme Court's guidelines on protecting trafficking survivors pending before the Court?

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Answer: Over 22 years

The article explicitly mentions that the judgment in the case was 'pending for over 22 years in the apex court'. The petition was filed in 2004 and the judgment was issued in 2026, which confirms this duration.

Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy

Q16

According to the article, what was the overall voter turnout percentage recorded in the 2024 general elections?

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Answer: 65.8%

The article explicitly states: 'The 2024 general elections saw a turnout of 65.8 per cent — the second-highest of any Indian general election.' The other options are plausible distractors but are not the precise figure mentioned.

Polity · Governance · Social Issues · medium

Q17

As per the Supreme Court's latest order, what is the new deadline for in-service teachers to qualify the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)?

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Answer: August 31, 2028

The article clearly states that the Supreme Court, while dismissing the review petitions, extended the time for TET qualification for in-service teachers till August 31, 2028. The original deadline set in the 2025 order was August 31, 2027.

Polity · Governance · Social Issues · medium

Q18

According to the India Justice Report (IJR) 2025 cited in the article, what percentage of India's prison inmates are undertrials?

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Answer: 76%

The article clearly states that the IJR 2025 reports 76% of prisoners are undertrials. The other figures are distractors: 33% refers to High Court vacancies, and 21% refers to district court vacancies.

Polity · Social Issues · International Relations · Environment · medium

Q19

According to NFHS-6 data, what percentage of households are covered by any health insurance or financing scheme?

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Answer: 60.2%

The article states 'Health insurance or financing scheme coverage has increased significantly from 41 per cent to 60.2 per cent of households'. 41% was the previous round's figure, and 71.8% is the coverage for the second measles dose, making 60.2% the correct current figure.

Social Issues · Governance · medium

Q20

Consider the following statements based on the NFHS-6 data for Telangana mentioned in the article:

1. The proportion of women with 10 or more years of schooling is higher than the national average.

2. The prevalence of spousal violence among ever-married women is lower than the national average.

3. Over 90% of women in Telangana have a bank or savings account that they themselves use.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: Both 1 and 3

Statement 1 is correct: 51.1% in Telangana vs 46.4% nationally. Statement 2 is incorrect: 30.8% in Telangana is higher than the national average of 22.3%. Statement 3 is correct: 92.3% of women have a bank account they use. Hence, option C is correct.

Social Issues · Governance · medium

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