Daily Current Affairs
22 May 2026 · 10 questions
East Bengal won the Indian Super League (ISL) title for the first time — ending a title drought of how many years?
Correct Answer: B. 22 years
East Bengal won the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026 title after defeating Inter Kashi in the final — ending a 22-year title drought in top-tier Indian football. This is East Bengal's first-ever ISL trophy. The club, founded in 1920, is one of the oldest and most popular football clubs in India and is based in Kolkata. East Bengal's last major top-tier title was in the National Football League before the ISL became India's top-tier league.
Soma Somasegar, the Indian-origin tech veteran who passed away at age 59, played a defining role in shaping the software ecosystem of which company?
Correct Answer: D. Microsoft
Indian-origin tech veteran Soma Somasegar — who played a defining role in shaping Microsoft's software ecosystem — passed away at the age of 59. He later became a respected venture capitalist in Silicon Valley and left a legacy of innovation, leadership, and mentorship that influenced generations of technology professionals. Microsoft is one of the world's largest technology companies, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian War Memorial in which country — honouring Indian soldiers from the Korean War (1950-53)?
Correct Answer: A. South Korea
India and South Korea strengthened their strategic relationship as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian War Memorial in South Korea. The memorial honours Indian soldiers who served during the Korean War (1950-53), especially those who carried out humanitarian and peacekeeping duties. India sent the 60th Parachute Field Ambulance during the Korean War — providing significant medical assistance. South Korea's capital is Seoul.
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan was elected as Fellow of the Royal Society. She was the former chief scientist of which global body?
Correct Answer: C. World Health Organization (WHO)
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan — former World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist and ex-Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) — was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society. The Royal Society is one of the world's most prestigious scientific honours, established in 1660 in London. Dr. Swaminathan is recognised for her decades-long contributions to public health, infectious disease research, and global healthcare leadership.
India postponed the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit due to a health emergency. What was the cause of the postponement?
Correct Answer: B. Ebola outbreak in Africa
India postponed the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit — originally scheduled for the last week of May 2026 — due to the growing Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The decision came after the WHO declared the situation in DRC and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) is India's flagship engagement platform with African Union nations, with the first edition held in 2008.
'Taiwan Travelogue' won the International Booker Prize 2026 as the first novel translated from which language to win the prestigious award?
Correct Answer: D. Mandarin Chinese
'Taiwan Travelogue' won the International Booker Prize 2026 — becoming the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award. The novel was written by Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi and translated by Lin King. The International Booker Prize honours the world's best translated fiction available in English. It is awarded jointly to the author and translator, with the £50,000 prize split equally between them.
An RBI report revealed that credit card transactions in India have surged to how many times in just 4 years?
Correct Answer: A. 2.6 times
An RBI report revealed that credit card transactions in India have surged to 2.6 times in just 4 years — reflecting a major consumer shift. Meanwhile, debit card transactions sharply declined as consumers increasingly follow UPI, digital wallets, and other cashless spending tools. UPI (Unified Payments Interface) was launched in 2016 by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) and has revolutionised India's digital payments landscape.
Delhi Forest Department is developing the 'Vaman Van' — an interactive biodiversity zone. Its main purpose is:
Correct Answer: C. An ecological education and biodiversity zone
Delhi Forest Department is developing 'Vaman Van' as an interactive biodiversity zone designed to bring people closer to nature. The initiative aims to create an engaging environmental education space where children, students, and visitors can learn about forests, plant diversity, and ecological conservation through direct experience. The name 'Vaman Van' refers to a mini forest — Delhi's effort to create accessible urban green spaces for environmental awareness.
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch — who passed away at age 41 — was associated with which NASCAR team at the time of his passing?
Correct Answer: B. Richard Childress Racing
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch passed away at the age of 41 — one of the most recognisable drivers in stock car racing history. His passing was confirmed by a joint statement from his family, Richard Childress Racing (his team), and NASCAR. He was known for his fierce competitiveness, unmatched consistency, and deep connection with the racing community. NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is the largest stock car racing body in the USA.
East Bengal defeated which team in the Indian Super League 2026 final to win the title?
Correct Answer: D. Inter Kashi
East Bengal defeated Inter Kashi in the Indian Super League 2026 final to win their first-ever ISL title — ending a 22-year top-tier title drought. Inter Kashi is a relatively new football club based in Varanasi (Kashi), Uttar Pradesh. The Indian Super League (ISL) is India's top-tier professional football league, established in 2014. It is organised by the AIFF (All India Football Federation) and FSDL (Football Sports Development Limited).