Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11th May 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 11th May, 2026

Q1. What is the central theme of the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD-10) held in New Delhi in May 2026?

(a) Securing the Sea Lanes of Communication

(b) Blue Economy: The New Frontier

(d) Collaborative Governance for Maritime Safety

(e) Sustainable Trade in the IORA Region

Answer: c

Solution:

India hosted the 10th edition of the Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD-10) in New Delhi on 7–8 May 2026 under the theme “Indian Ocean Region in a Transforming World.”
The Dialogue was organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs and the Indian Ocean Rim Association Secretariat. It brought together senior officials, policymakers, scholars and experts from IORA Member States and Dialogue Partners to discuss major regional developments and emerging challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.
The Indian Ocean Dialogue is a premier Track 1.5 forum of IORA that facilitates open and constructive discussions on strategic issues of common concern, including maritime security, Blue Economy, trade and investment, and sustainable development.
India has previously hosted three editions of the Dialogue:
The inaugural edition in Kerala in 2014
The 6th edition in New Delhi in 2019
The 8th edition, held virtually, in 2021
The 10th edition gained added importance as India currently holds the Chairship of IORA for the 2025–27 period.

Q2. In May 2026, the U.S. administration launched an operation to ensure the opening of which critical maritime choke point for global energy shipping?

(a) Strait of Malacca

(b) Suez Canal

(d) Bab-el-Mandeb

(e) Bosphorus Strait

Answer: c

Solution:

In May 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump launched a new military initiative called “Project Freedom” to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz for international shipping. The operation aimed to ensure the safe movement of commercial vessels through the vital energy transit route after disruptions linked to tensions with Iran.

Q3. Recently, in May, 2026, A prominent Indian-origin business leader in Dubai was honoured with the Erth Dubai Award under the category of Best Private Sector Entity. Who received this prestigious recognition?

(a) Ravi Pillai

(b) Deepak Bhatia

(d) Sunny Varkey

(e) Mukesh Jagtiani

Answer: b

Solution:

In a landmark achievement for Dubai’s Indian business community, a family-run trading enterprise with a legacy of more than a century in the emirate received one of Dubai’s most prestigious honours.
Deepak Bhatia, Managing Director of Uncle’s Shop Building Material Trading, was honoured with the Erth Dubai Award in the category of “Best Private Sector Entity.”
The award was presented by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in the presence of Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Q4. A retired Karnataka High Court judge was recently appointed as the Chairperson of the Admission Overseeing Committee (AOC) for professional courses in Karnataka. Who has been appointed to this position?

(a) Justice Ramachandra Dattatray Huddar

(b) Justice B.V. Nagarathna

(d) Justice U.U. Lalit

(e) Justice Mohan Shantanagoudar

Answer: a

Solution:

Ramachandra Dattatray Huddar, a retired judge of the Karnataka High Court, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Admission Overseeing Committee (AOC) for professional courses in Karnataka.
The appointment was officially announced on 8 May 2026.
The Admission Overseeing Committee (AOC) supervises admissions to professional courses in the state.

Q5. The AFC Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026, in which India scripted history by qualifying for the quarterfinals for the first time after a dominant performance against Lebanon, was hosted by which country?

(a) Japan

(b) South Korea

(d) China

(e) Vietnam

Answer: d

Solution:

In football, India women’s national under-17 football team created history by qualifying for the quarterfinals of the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 for the first time.
India achieved the milestone with a dominant 4–0 victory over Lebanon women’s national under-17 football team in their final Group B match played at Suzhou, China, on 8 May 2026.

Q6. The National Pension System (NPS), a major retirement savings initiative in India, recently crossed a significant subscriber milestone as of March 2026. How many subscribers are enrolled under NPS?

(a) 1.75 crore

(b) 1.95 crore

(d) 2.50 crore

(e) 3.10 crore

Answer: c

Solution:

The total number of subscribers enrolled under the National Pension System (NPS) reached 2.17 crore as of March 2026.
The National Pension System is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
NPS is designed to provide long-term financial security and a steady post-retirement income to citizens.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) under the National Pension System have reached nearly ₹16 lakh crore.
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has crossed 8.96 crore enrolments.
Launched in May 2015, Atal Pension Yojana aims to establish a universal social security system, especially for workers in the unorganised sector.

Q7. India is set to host the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026, with participation expected from more than 35 countries. Which city will host the championship?

(a) Mumbai

(b) Chennai

(d) New Delhi

(e) Hyderabad

Answer: d

Solution:

New Delhi will host the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026 at Thyagraj Stadium.
The championship will be held from 27 July to 2 August 2026.
More than 35 countries are expected to participate in the tournament.
The event is being jointly organised by the Government of Delhi and the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).

Q8. In the context of Delhi’s newly launched environmental monitoring programme “Road RADAR,” aimed at identifying road-linked air pollution sources through geo-tagged field surveys, what does the acronym “RADAR” stand for?

(a) Rapid Air Detection and Reporting

(b) Real-time Air Pollution Detection Across Roads

(d) Roadside Air Detection and Analysis Response

(e) Real-time Atmospheric Data and Reporting

Answer: b

Solution:

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) launched the Road RADAR initiative on 8 May 2026 in Delhi.
The initiative aims to identify and monitor sources of air pollution through daily ground-level surveys.
Road RADAR stands for Real-time Air Pollution Detection Across Roads.
The programme uses geo-tagged reporting technology for quick identification and redressal of dispersed pollution sources.
Road RADAR is a field-based monitoring initiative focused on road-related pollution in Delhi.
Under the programme, 13 dedicated surveyors have been deployed, with one surveyor assigned to each district of Delhi.

Q9. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U 2.0), one Indian state emerged as the top performer in house completion between March 2025 and March 2026. Which state achieved this distinction?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Maharashtra

(d) Tamil Nadu

(e) Odisha

Answer: e

Solution:

Odisha has emerged as the top-performing state in India for house completion under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) as of 8 May 2026.
Odisha maintained the first position in house completion performance from March 2025 to March 2026.
PMAY-U 2.0 was launched in September 2024 as the urban housing component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

Q10. Under the National Panchayat Awards 2025, which Panchayat was honoured with the Best District Panchayat Award under the Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (NDSPSVP) category?

(a) Ganjam

(b) Coimbatore

(d) Harippad

(e) Kuppam

Answer: c
Solution:

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has announced the winners of the National Panchayat Awards 2025 (NPA-2025), with 42 Panchayats from across India selected for the honours. The award distribution ceremony will be held on 3 June 2026 in New Delhi.

The awards are presented under two major categories:

Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) – awarded to outstanding Gram Panchayats for their performance in nine Localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) themes, including poverty alleviation, health, child welfare, water sufficiency, sanitation, governance, women empowerment, and infrastructure development. Under NPA-2025, 34 Gram Panchayats from 17 States and Union Territories were selected, including joint winners. The awards are linked to Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 scores.
Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (NDSPSVP) – awarded to the best-performing Panchayats overall at the District, Block, and Gram Panchayat levels. Under NPA-2025, 8 Panchayats were selected, including 3 District Panchayats, 2 Block Panchayats, and 3 Gram Panchayats.
Winning Panchayats will receive financial incentives ranging from ₹50 lakh to ₹5 crore, depending on the category and rank. The awards are given under the Incentivization of Panchayats (IoP) Scheme, which is part of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA).

Some major winners of the National Panchayat Awards 2025 include:

Mudradi Gram Panchayat of Karnataka won Rank 1 in the “Poverty-Free & Enhanced Livelihoods Panchayat” category.
Kanchanbari Gram Panchayat of Tripura secured Rank 1 in the “Healthy Panchayat” category.
Itgaon (Pu) Gram Panchayat of Maharashtra won Rank 1 in the “Child-Friendly Panchayat” category.
Khariwali Gram Panchayat of Maharashtra secured Rank 1 in the “Water-Sufficient Panchayat” category.
Kawrthah North of Mizoram won Rank 1 in the “Clean & Green Panchayat” category.
Melukavu Gram Panchayat of Kerala secured Rank 1 in the “Self-Sufficient Infrastructure” category.
Shansha Gram Panchayat of Himachal Pradesh won Rank 1 in the “Socially Just & Socially Secured Panchayat” category.
Srungavaram Gram Panchayat of Andhra Pradesh won Rank 1 in the “Panchayat with Good Governance” category.
Bokkasam Palem Gram Panchayat of Andhra Pradesh secured Rank 1 in the “Women-Friendly Panchayat” category.

Under the Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar: