Daily Current Affairs
19 May 2026 · 10 questions
MHA's draft Citizenship Amendments require certain citizenship applicants to surrender passports from which three countries after receiving Indian citizenship?
Correct Answer: C. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified important changes to India's citizenship framework. Under the draft amendments, certain citizenship applicants must now declare whether they possess passports from Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Afghanistan. If approved, applicants must surrender those passports after receiving Indian citizenship. This is because India does not allow dual citizenship — only OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) status is permitted for foreign citizens of Indian origin.
Amit Shah chaired the Central Zonal Council Meeting on May 19, 2026 in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the Central Zonal Council meeting in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. The zonal council meeting brought together Chief Ministers and senior officials from multiple states. The Central Zonal Council includes states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Zonal Councils were set up under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 to promote inter-state coordination on various policy and security matters.
Squadron Leader Saanya created history by becoming the first woman in the IAF to earn which qualification?
Correct Answer: D. Cat-A Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI)
Indian Air Force Squadron Leader Saanya became the first woman in the Indian Air Force to earn the Cat-A Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) qualification. This marks a historic milestone in the growing role of women in India's defence forces. QFI is the highest level of flying instructor qualification in the IAF — Cat-A is the topmost category. The achievement reflects the increasing inclusion of women in combat and leadership roles across India's armed forces.
The newly constituted Lok Sabha Committee on Empowerment of Women will be chaired by which BJP MP?
Correct Answer: B. Dr Daggubati Purandeswari
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constituted the Committee on Empowerment of Women — to be chaired by BJP MP Dr Daggubati Purandeswari. The committee focuses on women-centric policy oversight and welfare initiatives. Dr Daggubati Purandeswari is a senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament from Andhra Pradesh. The Committee on Empowerment of Women is a Departmentally Related Standing Committee (DRSC) of Parliament.
Amit Shah flagged off AI-powered Dial 112 emergency response vehicles in Chhattisgarh — expanding coverage from 16 districts to how many districts?
Correct Answer: C. all 33 districts
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a major public safety initiative by flagging off a fleet of advanced AI-powered Dial 112 emergency response vehicles and modern forensic mobile vans in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The upgraded system expands from 16 districts to all 33 districts of the state. Dial 112 is India's Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) — a single emergency number for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.
Major General (Retd.) Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri, who passed away after a prolonged illness, was a former Chief Minister of which state?
Correct Answer: A. Uttarakhand
Major General (Retd.) Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri — former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and senior BJP leader — passed away in Dehradun after a prolonged illness. He was known for his disciplined leadership, clean image, and administrative reforms. B.C. Khanduri served as Uttarakhand CM in two tenures (2007-2009 and 2011-2012). A retired Army Major General, he had a distinguished military career before entering politics. Uttarakhand was formed in 2000.
Former cricket captain MJK Smith — who passed away at age 92 — captained which country's national team?
Correct Answer: D. England
Former England cricket captain MJK Smith (Michael John Knight Smith) passed away at the age of 92 after a long period of illness. He captained the England and Warwickshire teams and was known for his elegant strokeplay, positive captaincy, and remarkable consistency. He led England in 25 Test matches and was one of the most respected figures in English cricket. Warwickshire is one of England's first-class county cricket clubs (based in Birmingham).
Senior IAS officer Saurabh Vijay assumed charge as the new CEO of which government body?
Correct Answer: B. UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India)
Senior IAS officer Saurabh Vijay officially assumed charge as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He is a 1998 batch Maharashtra cadre officer and brings extensive administrative experience from both state and central government roles. UIDAI is the statutory authority that issues Aadhaar — India's 12-digit unique identification number — to residents. It is headquartered in New Delhi.
Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the ₹175 crore 'Coffees of Nagaland' Mission. What is its main objective?
Correct Answer: C. Transform Nagaland into a premium specialty coffee destination
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the ₹175 crore 'Coffees of Nagaland' Mission to boost Nagaland's coffee sector. The ambitious initiative aims to transform the northeastern state into a premium specialty coffee destination with strong domestic and global market presence. The mission is under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER). Nagaland's hilly terrain and unique climate make it well-suited for specialty coffee cultivation — particularly Arabica varieties.
The Central Information Commission (CIC) ruled that which body is NOT a 'public authority' under the RTI Act 2005?
Correct Answer: A. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
The Central Information Commission (CIC) ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is NOT a 'public authority' under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. The decision reverses the CIC's own 2018 ruling which had brought the Indian cricket board under RTI scrutiny. The latest ruling means BCCI is no longer required to respond to RTI queries from citizens. BCCI is the governing body for cricket in India, founded in 1928. CIC was established in 2005.