Daily Current Affairs
26 May 2026 · 10 questions
Kerala's first private medical museum was established in Ulloor — in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala got its first private medical museum, established in Ulloor, Thiruvananthapuram. The museum offers visitors a fascinating journey through the human body using handcrafted anatomical models, paintings, and medical archives. It was founded by A. Sivaraman, a former artist-modeler at Government Medical College. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala and is famous for institutions like Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Government Medical College.
The Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi unveiled how many major Indo-Pacific initiatives?
Correct Answer: D. 5 initiatives
During the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, the four countries (India, US, Japan, Australia) unveiled 5 major Indo-Pacific initiatives. Moving beyond dialogue, the initiatives aim to strengthen maritime security, energy resilience, port infrastructure, and supply chain stability. The Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) was established in 2007 and reactivated in 2017. India is the BRICS Chair in 2026.
Indian Railways launched the CHIRAG Centre to modernise HR governance with AI. The Centre is located in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Hyderabad
Indian Railways launched the CHIRAG Centre in Hyderabad — a dedicated national hub aimed at modernising human resource governance across the railway network. The Centre is designed to strengthen digital HR systems, AI-based analytics, and workforce training. It reflects the Indian Railways' push towards smarter administration. Indian Railways is one of the world's largest rail networks, with over 12 lakh employees making it among the world's largest employers.
MoSPI proposed reforms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) using a new base year of which fiscal?
Correct Answer: C. 2022-23
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) proposed a major overhaul of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The proposed reforms include adopting a new base year of 2022-23 (replacing 2011-12), broader sector coverage, and a shift to a chain-linked methodology. The IIP is a key indicator of industrial growth covering mining, manufacturing, and electricity. The reform brings India's industrial data system in line with international best practices.
The Assam UCC Bill 2026 introduced in the state assembly proposes uniform personal laws — but exempts which group?
Correct Answer: B. Scheduled Tribes (STs)
The Assam state government tabled the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026 in the state assembly. The proposed legislation aims to create uniform rules for marriage, divorce, inheritance, live-in relationships, child custody, and polygamy across communities — exempting Scheduled Tribes (STs). The exemption protects tribal customs under the constitutional safeguards available to ST communities. Uttarakhand became the first state to enact UCC in 2024.
Under RBI's new norms for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), directors can now serve a maximum of how many consecutive years?
Correct Answer: D. 10 years
The RBI introduced stricter norms for the directors of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs). Directors of UCBs can now serve a maximum of 10 consecutive years, after which they must observe a mandatory 3-year cooling-off period before returning to the board. The reform aims to improve governance, transparency, and prevent concentration of power. UCBs are governed by RBI under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 — applied to co-operative banks since 1966.
Oil India Limited (OIL) discovered a new natural gas-bearing zone in the Dandewala field of which state?
Correct Answer: A. Rajasthan
Oil India Limited (OIL), a state-run company, discovered a new natural gas-bearing zone in the Dandewala field of Rajasthan. The breakthrough was announced by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The discovery marks an important step in reducing India's dependence on imported energy. OIL is one of India's two major upstream PSUs along with ONGC. The Dandewala field is in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
Gujarat Forest Department intensified the 'Jal-Parab' wildlife support campaign in which ecologically unique area?
Correct Answer: C. Little Rann of Kutch
Gujarat Forest Department intensified the Jal-Parab wildlife support campaign in the Little Rann of Kutch as summer temperatures rose. The campaign provides a crucial lifeline for desert wildlife struggling with extreme water scarcity. It includes water troughs, tanker-based supply, rescue support, and bird care. The Little Rann of Kutch is home to the endangered Indian wild ass (ghudkhur) — the only home of this species in the world.
India's Sports Ministry notified operational rules for the National Sports Board (NSB) and which other body, under the Sports Governance Reform Act?
Correct Answer: B. National Sports Tribunal (NST)
India's Sports Ministry notified operational rules for the National Sports Board (NSB) and the National Sports Tribunal (NST) under the Sports Governance Reform Act. The new framework improves transparent governance, faster dispute resolution, and digital administration in Indian sports. Features include a dedicated online legal portal, virtual hearings, and independent oversight mechanisms. Together, NSB and NST modernise sports governance and reduce reliance on courts for sports-related disputes.
MoSPI's IIP reform proposed a major methodological shift to which approach for the Index of Industrial Production?
Correct Answer: D. Chain-linked methodology
MoSPI's IIP reform proposed a major methodological shift to chain-linked methodology — replacing the existing fixed-base methodology. Chain-linking allows weights to be updated more frequently and reflects current economic structure more accurately. The reform also includes a new base year of 2022-23 (replacing 2011-12) and broader sector coverage. This brings India's industrial production statistics in line with international best practices followed by the OECD.