Question 1

What topics are covered in the 31 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 31 May 2026 quiz covers Governance, Social Issues, Polity, International Relations with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 31 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 agency is currently investigating the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case?

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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), The article states that the investigation was handed over to the CBI. The CBI is the premier investigating agency in India for such major national-level crimes and corruption cases.

Question 6

The Supreme Court judgment clarified the application of the POCSO Act alongside which other two laws in cases of trafficking for Commercial Sexual Exploitation?

Accepted Answer

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, The article explicitly states that when the victim is a child, provisions of the POCSO Act may apply alongside Sections 143 and 144 of the BNS and/or the provisions of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (ITPA).

Question 7

Under which Article of the Constitution is the Election Commission of India established?

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Article 324, The Election Commission of India, a permanent constitutional body, is established under Article 324 of the Constitution. It is vested with the superintendence, direction, and control of elections.

Question 8

The Strait of Hormuz connects which two larger bodies of water?

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Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, As stated in the article, the Strait of Hormuz is the narrow corridor connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, which then joins the Arabian Sea. This is a fundamental geographic fact.

Question 9

Under which flagship government mission was the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) program launched?

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National Rural Health Mission, The ASHA program was launched in 2005 under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), a flagship program to provide accessible healthcare to rural populations. Ayushman Bharat was launched later, in 2018.

Question 10

The Parliamentary Standing Committee that summoned officials over the CBSE evaluation issue pertains to which of the following areas?

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Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports, The article explicitly states that the 'Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports' summoned the officials. This is a static fact about the committee's nomenclature.

Question 11

Under which ministry does the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) operate?

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, As per the article, OGAI is a unified regulator under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), with its Chairperson being an Additional Secretary of MeitY.

Question 12

The Calcutta High Court, which delivered the judgment in this case, has jurisdiction over which of the following territories?

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West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, As per the Indian judiciary structure, the Calcutta High Court has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The High Court of Sikkim is a separate court.

Question 13

BrahMos Aerospace, the manufacturer of the BrahMos missile, is a joint venture between which two entities?

Accepted Answer

DRDO (India) and NPO Mashinostroyeniya (Russia), As per the article, BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. This is a key static fact regarding India's defence indigenisation.

Question 14

Which state government's Forest Department is primarily responsible for the management of the Gir lion population mentioned in the news?

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Gujarat, The article explicitly mentions the Gir region in Gujarat and actions taken by the state's Forest Department. The Asiatic lion's only natural habitat is in Gujarat.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the NEET-UG paper leaks:

1. The 2024 leak occurred during the transportation and storage phase of the question paper.

2. The Confidential Operations (CONOPs) framework was implemented after the 2024 leak on the recommendations of a committee headed by former ISRO chief K. Radhakrishnan.

3. The 2026 leak, unlike 2024, originated from within the secure paper-setting and translation phase inside the CONOPs room.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three, Statement 1 is correct: The 2024 scandal stemmed from vulnerabilities after the paper left the NTA system. Statement 2 is correct: The CONOPs were introduced based on the Radhakrishnan Committee's recommendations. Statement 3 is correct: Officials believe the 2026 leak compromised the first, most secure phase of CONOPs.

Question 16

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

1. The consent of an adult victim to intended exploitation is irrelevant if means like coercion or deception are used.

2. The POCSO Act applies only if the child victim did not consent to the sexual exploitation.

3. Article 23 of the Constitution, which prohibits trafficking, is enforceable only against the State and not private individuals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Court held that a child's consent is irrelevant regardless of means used. Statement 3 is incorrect as the article states Article 23 is enforceable against private individuals as well.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR):

1. The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's power to conduct SIR under Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.

2. The judgment stated that exclusion of a person from the electoral roll by the ECI is equivalent to a declaration of that person being a non-citizen.

3. The court directed that cases of doubtful citizenship identified during SIR must be referred to the Central Government for a final decision.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the SC upheld ECI's power. Statement 2 is incorrect; the court clarified that exclusion from the roll is NOT a declaration of non-citizenship. Statement 3 is correct as the court mandated referral to the Central Government under the Citizenship Act, 1955.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz:

1. At its narrowest point, it is 33 km wide, falling within the overlapping territorial waters of Iran and Oman.

2. Before the 2026 conflict, approximately 25% of the world's seaborne oil passed through it daily.

3. All eight major islands in the strait are controlled and administered by Iran.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is correct: 25% of seaborne oil passed through. Statement 3 is incorrect: There are eight major islands, Iran controls seven; the ownership of Abu Musa and the Tunbs is contested with the UAE, though Iran controls them de facto.

Question 19

According to the article, how many individuals had the CBI arrested in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 leak?

Accepted Answer

13, The article explicitly states, 'The CBI has arrested 13 people so far, including paper translators, subject experts and intermediaries...'. This is a direct factual recall from the news content.

Question 20

The Supreme Court Bench that delivered the judgment on the applicability of the POCSO Act in trafficking cases comprised which Justices?

Accepted Answer

Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan, The article clearly mentions that the Bench delivering the judgment consisted of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan. The other options are names of other Supreme Court judges not mentioned in the context.

Question 21

In how many states and Union Territories had the Election Commission of India completed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, as mentioned in the article, before notifying dates for others?

Accepted Answer

11, The article states that after the SIR in Bihar before the November 2025 polls, the ECI had completed the process in 11 more states and Union Territories. It had also notified dates for SIRs in 19 others.

Question 22

According to the article, what was the approximate daily volume of oil and oil products passing through the Strait of Hormuz in 2025?

Accepted Answer

20 million barrels, The article cites the U.S. Energy Information Administration stating that in 2025 alone, 20 million barrels of oil and oil products passed through the Strait of Hormuz every day. This is a key data point for prelims.

Question 23

As per the article, what is the approximate current number of ASHA workers in India?

Accepted Answer

10 Lakh (1 Million), The article explicitly states, "So currently there are one million ASHAs in India." One million is equal to ten lakh. The other options are distractors based on proposed future numbers or common misremembered figures.

Question 24

Consider the following statements regarding the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system discussed in the article:

1. CBSE first tried OSM on a smaller scale in 2013-14.

2. The CBSE Governing Body in June 2025 suggested implementing OSM in all subjects immediately.

3. Teachers were informed about the OSM implementation barely 10 days before the first Class 12 board exam in 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article's history section. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Governing Body suggested implementing OSM 'only after completion of pilot projects', not immediately. Statement 3 is correct as mentioned in the article.

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