Daily Current Affairs

Correct Answer: B. 36.73 crore

The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across 16 states and 3 Union Territories to update electoral rolls — covering 36.73 crore electors. The exercise aims to ensure accurate voter data and strengthen the democratic process. SIR is conducted periodically to clean up electoral rolls — removing duplicate, deceased, or shifted voters and adding new eligible voters. The current Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is Gyanesh Kumar.

Correct Answer: D. 3.5 years

India's wholesale inflation rose sharply to 8.3% in April 2026 — the highest in nearly 3.5 years. The major reason was a sharp increase in fuel and energy prices, especially petrol, diesel, and LPG — triggered by the ongoing West Asia crisis. Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is calculated by the Office of the Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It measures average price change of goods sold in bulk before they reach consumers.

Correct Answer: A. Oman

India is planning a massive ₹40,000 crore subsea gas pipeline from Oman to Gujarat. The decision comes amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis which disrupted global energy flows in 2026. The Central Government directed major PSUs to prepare a feasibility report. If implemented, the project would help India bypass the Strait of Hormuz — the world's most important oil chokepoint — and ensure stable energy supplies from the Gulf region.

Correct Answer: C. Gujarat

India's first privately manufactured military aircraft — the Airbus C-295 — is nearing final rollout from the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. This landmark moment represents a major breakthrough for India's self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) ambitions and redefines India's aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. The C-295 is a medium tactical transport aircraft designed by Airbus. India signed a deal for 56 C-295 aircraft — first 16 from Spain, remaining 40 made in India.

Correct Answer: B. 78th

India's passport slipped to the 78th position in the Henley & Partners Passport Index 2026 — dropping three places from its earlier rank of 75. Indian passport holders can travel to 56 destinations visa-free or with simplified visa processes. The Henley Passport Index is published by Henley & Partners, a London-based citizenship and residence advisory firm. It ranks passports based on the number of destinations holders can access without a prior visa.

Correct Answer: D. Sasan Gir

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched the 'Lion' Species Spotlight Programme at Sasan Gir, Gujarat — as a pre-event to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026 (June 1-2 in New Delhi). The initiative reflects India's commitment to biodiversity conservation. Sasan Gir is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) — found only in Gir Forest, Gujarat.

Correct Answer: A. Customs laboratory infrastructure

The Taliban administration signed a $46 million agreement with Indian company TCRC to develop customs laboratory infrastructure across Afghanistan. The deal focuses on improving trade quality checks and technical capacity in the country. The agreement was signed between the Taliban's economic office and TCRC. This is a notable economic engagement between India and Afghanistan under the Taliban regime, despite India not formally recognising the Taliban government.

Correct Answer: C. 35 years

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced his upcoming book 'Apnapan' — featuring a deeply personal account based on his 35-year-long association with PM Narendra Modi. The book promises rare insights into PM Modi's leadership style, political thinking, governance approach, and personal qualities. Shivraj Singh Chouhan is a senior BJP leader who served as Madhya Pradesh CM for nearly 17 years and is currently Union Agriculture Minister.

Correct Answer: B. 16 states + 3 UTs

The ECI Phase III Special Intensive Revision (SIR) covers electoral rolls across 16 states and 3 Union Territories — covering 36.73 crore electors in total. SIR is conducted by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) through house-to-house verification. The exercise removes ineligible voters (deceased, shifted, or duplicate), adds new eligible voters (18+), and corrects errors in existing entries. ECI is headquartered in New Delhi.

Correct Answer: D. Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica)

Sasan Gir (Gir National Park) in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) in the world. The Asiatic Lion is smaller than its African cousin and has a distinctive longitudinal fold of skin running along its belly. Once nearly extinct (down to ~20 lions in 1913), conservation efforts have grown the population to over 700+ lions. Gir was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1965 and a national park in 1975.