Question 1

What topics are covered in the 22 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 22 May 2026 quiz covers Polity, Social Issues, Governance, International Relations with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 22 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 articles empower the State to make special provisions for backward classes?

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Articles 15 and 16, Article 15 prohibits discrimination and allows special provisions for backward classes. Article 16 guarantees equality in public employment and also permits reservations. These are the foundational constitutional provisions for affirmative action.

Question 6

Which international organization's chief warned that global oil markets could enter the 'red zone' due to the Strait of Hormuz closure?

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International Energy Agency (IEA), The article explicitly mentions Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), issuing the warning. The IEA is an intergovernmental organization focused on energy security and coordinating responses to energy emergencies.

Question 7

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the allocation and implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

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Ministry of Education, The Ministry of Education is the nodal ministry for education policy and implementation in India, including the NEP 2020. The article discusses the Union Budget allocation to this ministry.

Question 8

Which body is primarily responsible for conducting the NEET-UG examination in India?

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National Testing Agency (NTA), The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the autonomous body established by the Government of India to conduct entrance examinations like NEET-UG. The NMC regulates medical education, while UPSC conducts civil services exams.

Question 9

Which government body is responsible for issuing the official monsoon forecast for India, as mentioned in the article?

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India Meteorological Department (IMD), The article explicitly states that 'On April 13, the IMD forecast below-normal rainfall...'. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and seismology in India.

Question 10

Under which Article of the Constitution does a person detained under a preventive detention law have the right to make an effective representation against the order?

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Article 22(5), Article 22(5) specifically provides safeguards for persons detained under preventive detention laws, including the right to be informed of grounds and to make a representation. This is the core legal provision invoked in the Karnataka HC judgment.

Question 11

Which statutory body is responsible for adjudicating appeals under the Right to Information Act, 2005?

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Central Information Commission, The Central Information Commission (CIC) is the statutory body established under the RTI Act, 2005 to adjudicate appeals and complaints regarding information requests. The Law Commission is an advisory body, the Supreme Court is the apex judicial body, and NHRC deals with human rights violations.

Question 12

Which High Court recently quashed a rape case, flagging the trend of criminalising sour relationships?

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Allahabad High Court, The article clearly states that the Allahabad High Court, in an order by Justice Vivek Kumar Singh, quashed the rape case and made the observation about criminalising sour relationships.

Question 13

Which ministry is primarily responsible for constituting the expert bodies (EB-I & EB-II) to study hydroelectric projects in Uttarakhand?

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, The article states that based on the Supreme Court's 2013 order, the 'Union Environment Ministry constituted an expert body'. This ministry, now called MoEFCC, is the nodal agency for environmental clearances and impact assessments.

Question 14

Under which subject in the Indian Constitution does 'Animal Husbandry' primarily fall?

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State List (List II), As per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, 'Animal Husbandry' is Entry 15 in the State List (List II). This gives state legislatures the primary power to make laws on this subject, which is why laws like the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act are enacted by states.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's observations in the news:

1. The Court remarked that children of IAS officers should not get reservation benefits if parents are economically empowered.

2. The Court upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision to exclude the petitioner based on the creamy layer income threshold of ₹8 lakh.

3. The Court stated that the Davinder Singh case's view on creamy layer exclusion for SC/ST quotas is binding and must be implemented immediately.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as the Bench observed "If both parents are IAS officers, why should they have reservations?". Statement 2 is incorrect because the SC only issued notice and is hearing a plea challenging the HC judgment; it did not uphold it. Statement 3 is incorrect as the article says the Davinder Singh case's view was "only a view and the legislature has to decide", not a binding order.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis:

1. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since March 4, 2026, causing a disruption in global oil supplies.

2. The International Energy Agency (IEA) chief warned that the crisis is less severe than the oil shocks of 1973 and 1979.

3. India's response includes exploring alternative energy sources like solar power and green hydrogen to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the closure date is March 4, 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect; the IEA chief described the crisis as more severe than the 1973 and 1979 shocks. Statement 3 is correct as the article details India's focus on solar, green hydrogen, nuclear energy, and ethanol blending.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding education funding in India:

1. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 sets a target of spending 6% of GDP on education.

2. The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹1,39,289 crore for education, which constitutes about 2.6% of the total Union expenditure.

3. India's combined Centre-State spending on education is currently around 4.2% of GDP, which meets the UNESCO benchmark of 4-6%.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as NEP 2020 explicitly calls for 6% GDP spending. Statement 2 is correct as per the article's data. Statement 3 is incorrect because while the spending is around 4.2% GDP, the article states it trails global benchmarks and the NEP target, indicating it does not fully meet the UNESCO benchmark.

Question 18

According to the Karnataka authorities in the case, what was the combined income threshold that classified the petitioner's family under the creamy layer?

Accepted Answer

₹8,00,000, The article explicitly states: "The classification... was based on the income of his parents... whose combined income allegedly exceeded ₹8,00,000." This is the specific data point mentioned.

Question 19

According to the IEA chief, how many barrels of oil per day are currently missing from the global market due to the Strait of Hormuz disruption?

Accepted Answer

14 million barrels per day, Fatih Birol stated that around 14 million barrels of oil per day are currently missing from the market. This specific quantitative data is a key factual point for Prelims-style questions.

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