Question 1

What topics are covered in the 26 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 26 May 2026 quiz covers Economy, Polity, Governance, Social Issues with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 26 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

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Finance Commission constituted?

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Article 280, Article 280 of the Constitution provides for the constitution of a Finance Commission every five years or earlier. It is a key body in India's fiscal federal structure.

Question 6

Which government office is responsible for publishing the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report?

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Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, The Sample Registration System (SRS) is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (ORGI), which operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is the primary source for vital statistics like birth and death rates in the country.

Question 7

Which constitutional article empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders for 'complete justice', as used in the Chambal sanctuary case?

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Article 142, Article 142 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court the unique power to pass any decree or order necessary for doing 'complete justice' in any cause or matter pending before it. The article explicitly mentions this phrase, which was cited in the court's order.

Question 8

Under which ministry has the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes been constituted?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The article explicitly states that the government constituted the committee under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The MHA is responsible for internal security, border management, and domestic policy, making it the nodal ministry for issues related to illegal immigration and demographic changes.

Question 9

Under which Constitutional Amendment is the formation of Nagar Panchayats for Census towns envisioned, as mentioned in the article?

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74th Constitutional Amendment Act, The article explicitly states that State governments must constitute Nagar Panchayats for all Census towns, as the 74th Constitutional Amendment envisioned. The 74th CAA deals with Urban Local Bodies, while the 73rd CAA deals with Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Question 10

The High Court judgment discussed the regularisation of backdoor appointments under which specific Act?

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The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions) Act, 2010, The article explicitly mentions that the court referred to the 'Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions) Act, 2010' as the latest in a series of measures aimed at regularising backdoor appointments. This is a state-specific act relevant to the case.

Question 11

Which High Court delivered the judgment quashing an FIR against an advocate for professional acts in a GST matter?

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Allahabad High Court, The article clearly states that a division bench of the Allahabad High Court, comprising Justices J J Munir and Tarun Saxena, quashed the criminal case against Advocate Smarpan Jain.

Question 12

The proposed incentives for families in Andhra Pradesh fall primarily under the domain of which government department?

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Department of Women and Child Development, While health and finance departments may be involved, policies involving direct cash transfers to mothers, maternity leave, and childcare support are typically spearheaded by the Department of Women and Child Development, which handles social welfare schemes for women and children.

Question 13

Which ministry conducts the National Time Use Survey mentioned in the article?

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, The article explicitly states that the National Time Use Survey (TUS) was conducted by India's Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in 2024. This ministry is responsible for official statistics.

Question 14

The 'critical minerals framework' was signed between India and which country?

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United States of America, The article clearly states that India and the US signed the bilateral 'critical minerals framework' on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the 16th Finance Commission:

1. It recommended a vertical devolution share of 41% of the divisible pool to States.

2. It abolished revenue-deficit grants and introduced a new criterion based on 'tax effort'.

3. It applied a square-root transformation to State GSDP shares for determining their contribution to national GDP.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the 16th FC retained a 41% vertical share. Statement 2 is incorrect because it abolished revenue-deficit grants but replaced 'tax effort' with 'States' contribution to national GDP', not introduced 'tax effort'. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the FC applied a square-root transformation to State GSDP shares.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the findings of the Sample Registration System – Statistical Report, 2024:

1. India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has fallen below the replacement level fertility.

2. The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) for India has increased compared to previous estimates.

3. The report highlights that performance in rural areas is on par with urban centres.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 1, Statement 1 is correct: TFR has dropped to 1.9, which is below the replacement level of 2.1. Statement 2 is incorrect: The article states IMR has fallen to 24, indicating a decrease. Statement 3 is incorrect: The article explicitly states 'performance in rural areas is not on a par with the urban centres'.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's order on Chambal sanctuary:

1. The court directed states to grant immunity to forest guards under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code.

2. The order was passed by a Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta.

3. The court mandated the installation of CCTV surveillance to be operationalised within one year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect. The immunity is to be considered under Section 218(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), not Section 498A of IPC. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect; the court ordered the surveillance machinery to be operationalised in six months, not one year.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes:

1. It is chaired by a serving Supreme Court judge.

2. The committee was first announced by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day speech in 2025.

3. One of its key mandates is to recommend a system for the identification and deportation of illegal immigrants.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The committee is chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar, not a serving judge. Statement 2 is correct as per the article which mentions the PM's announcement on August 15, 2025. Statement 3 is correct as the article lists recommending a 'permanent operational system' for identification, detention, and deportation as a key mandate.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the challenges in peri-urban water governance discussed in the article:

1. The number of Census towns in India has increased by 178% over the last two decades.

2. The Jal Jeevan Mission has successfully provided tap water connections to all rural households in India.

3. Nearly 40 million urban households in India rely on on-site sanitation systems like septic tanks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states Census towns jumped from 1,362 to 3,784, a 178% increase. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article says the Jal Jeevan Mission has brought tap water to nearly eight out of every 10 rural households, not all. Statement 3 is correct as per the article's data.

Question 20

According to the article, what was the approximate combined share of the four southern states (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu) under the 15th Finance Commission?

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15.8%, The article explicitly states: "the combined share of the four southern States... declined from 24.8% to 15.8%" under the 15th FC. The other options are distractors: 24.8% was the share during the Sixth FC period, 17% is the approximate share under the 16th FC, and 10.5% is not mentioned.

Question 21

According to the SRS 2024 report, what is India's current Total Fertility Rate (TFR)?

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1.9, The article explicitly states that 'India’s Total Fertility Rate has dropped to 1.9'. The replacement level of 2.1 is a key distractor. The other options represent potential historical values or close approximations.

Question 22

By what date did the Supreme Court ask the states of UP, MP, and Rajasthan to file a report regarding prosecution immunity for forest guards?

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May 29, 2026, The article states that the court listed the case for the next hearing on May 29, 2026, to discuss the issues raised and sought a report from the states by then. The other options are distractors: May 26 is the date of the order, and six months is the deadline for operationalising surveillance.

Question 23

Within what timeframe is the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes expected to submit its report?

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1 year, The article clearly states that the committee 'is expected to submit its report within one year.' The other options are plausible distractors for different government committees but are not mentioned in this context.

Question 24

According to the article, what is the projected number of new housing units India will need by the year 2047?

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230 million, The article states: "By 2047, the country will need 230 million new housing units and 500 new cities." The figure 500 million is a distractor (it's the number of new cities needed).

Question 25

What is a primary concern raised in the article regarding continued high fiscal transfers to poorer States?

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It may weaken incentives for revenue mobilization and fiscal discipline in those States., The article directly states: "Continued reliance on unconditional equalisation transfers may weaken incentives for revenue mobilisation and fiscal discipline in weaker States." This is a classic argument in the equity-efficiency debate of fiscal federalism.

Question 26

What is the primary demographic implication of India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) falling below the replacement level, as indicated by the SRS 2024 report?

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A long-term transition towards an ageing population structure, A sustained TFR below replacement level means each generation is smaller than the previous one, leading to an increase in the proportion of elderly people in the population over time. While the population may still grow for a few decades due to population momentum, the age structure shifts. The demographic dividend window is still present due to the current large youth population.

Question 27

What is the primary objective behind the Supreme Court's direction to consider prosecution immunity for forest guards under BNSS Section 218(3)?

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To protect frontline officials from legal fear while performing their duty against illegal miners, The core objective, as stated by the court, is to ensure that 'frontline forest officials should not fear prosecution under law while fighting the lawless.' This aims to empower them to take bona fide actions against illegal mining without the threat of legal repercussions, thereby strengthening enforcement.

Question 28

What is described as a primary cause of the 'unnatural demographic changes' that the committee is tasked to study?

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Illegal immigration and irregular population mobility, The article repeatedly cites 'illegal immigration' and 'irregular population mobility' as key external abnormal factors leading to unnatural demographic changes, distinct from normal fertility or mortality trends. While fertility variations are mentioned as a possible cause to study, illegal immigration is highlighted as the primary challenge by the Home Minister.

Question 29

What is a primary reason cited in the article for the water crisis in peri-urban areas like those near Gurugram?

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Administrative inefficiencies after rural governance was abolished and areas were placed under municipal corporations., The article uses Gurugram as an example where "rural governance was abolished and peri-urban areas were placed under the municipal corporation which struggles with administrative inefficiencies." This leads to residents facing urban prices without urban services, a key governance challenge.

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