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5 May 2026 · 10 questions
World Asthma Day 2026 was observed on which date to promote better treatment access?
Correct Answer: B. May 5
World Asthma Day 2026 was observed on May 5 worldwide to highlight the urgent need for better access to essential asthma treatment globally. World Asthma Day is observed annually on the first Tuesday of May. The day is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) — a WHO collaborative organisation. Asthma affects over 260 million people worldwide and causes ~450,000 preventable deaths each year.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw named her niece as the future successor of which Indian biotechnology company?
Correct Answer: D. Biocon
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder and Executive Chairperson of Biocon, named her niece Claire Mazumdar as the future successor of Biocon. The move indicates a leadership transition as the company prepares for its next growth phase, especially with biosimilars and AI-driven biotechnology. Biocon is headquartered in Bengaluru and is one of India's largest biotechnology companies. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw founded Biocon in 1978.
Two Indian journalists won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for reporting on which subject?
Correct Answer: A. Cyber fraud and digital surveillance
Two Indian journalists won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for their reporting on cyber fraud and digital surveillance. The award recognises their impactful storytelling which sheds light on the growing threat of digital scams in the modern world. The Pulitzer Prizes are awarded annually in the United States by Columbia University for excellence in journalism, literature, and musical composition. They were established in 1917 by Joseph Pulitzer.
India ranked at which position in the World Press Freedom Index 2026 by Reporters Without Borders?
Correct Answer: C. 157th
India was ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index 2026, released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Globally, press freedom hit a record low score in decades according to the report. Reporters Without Borders is an international NGO based in Paris, France that defends press freedom and the right to information. The Index evaluates countries on political, legal, economic, social, and security indicators.
Rohit Jain assumed charge as Deputy Governor of RBI for a 3-year term. He succeeded which outgoing Deputy Governor?
Correct Answer: B. T. Rabi Sankar
Rohit Jain assumed charge as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a tenure of three years. The appointment was approved by the Government of India on May 2, and he succeeded T. Rabi Sankar after his retirement. Rohit Jain has over three decades of experience in finance and policy. The RBI has 4 Deputy Governors. RBI Governor is currently Sanjay Malhotra. RBI is headquartered in Mumbai.
India's net direct tax collections grew by 5.12% to over ₹23.40 trillion in FY26. Which body releases this data?
Correct Answer: D. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
India's net direct tax collections grew by 5.12% to over ₹23.40 trillion in FY26 (FY 2025-26). The data was released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The collections reflect a resilient tax base supported by both corporate income tax and personal income tax. CBDT is a statutory authority functioning under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. It is the apex body for direct taxes in India.
World Asthma Day is annually observed on which day of May?
Correct Answer: A. First Tuesday of May
World Asthma Day is annually observed on the first Tuesday of May — in 2026 it fell on May 5. The day is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a WHO-collaborative organisation. The day was first observed in 1998 in over 35 countries. Each year it has a specific theme aimed at increasing awareness of asthma and improving asthma care worldwide.
Pulitzer Prizes — which two Indian journalists won — are administered by which institution?
Correct Answer: C. Columbia University
The Pulitzer Prizes are administered annually by Columbia University in New York, USA. They were established in 1917 from the will of Joseph Pulitzer, an American newspaper publisher. The prizes recognise excellence in journalism, books, drama, and music in the United States. Two Indian journalists won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for their reporting on cyber fraud and digital surveillance — a global achievement.
Reporters Without Borders — which released the World Press Freedom Index 2026 — is headquartered in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Paris
Reporters Without Borders (RSF — Reporters Sans Frontières in French) is an international non-profit organisation headquartered in Paris, France. It defends press freedom and the right to information across the world. RSF was founded in 1985 by Robert Ménard. The annual World Press Freedom Index ranks 180 countries based on press freedom indicators including political, legal, economic, social, and security factors.
Biocon — whose successor was named by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw — is headquartered in which city?
Correct Answer: D. Bengaluru
Biocon is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was founded by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw in 1978 with just ₹10,000 of seed capital. Today, Biocon is one of India's largest biopharmaceutical companies and a global leader in biosimilars. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is the Executive Chairperson and is one of India's most prominent women entrepreneurs. She named her niece Claire Mazumdar as her future successor.