Daily Current Affairs Quiz 19th May 2026, Top 10 Questions |

Daily Current Affairs: 19 May, 2026

Q1. In May, 2026, V. D. Satheesan was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala. Which political coalition does he lead?

(a) Left Democratic Front (LDF)

(b) National Democratic Alliance (NDA)

(d) Secular Democratic Forces (SDF)

(e) United Progressive Alliance (UPA)

Answer: c

Solution:

In Kerala, the new United Democratic Front (UDF) Ministry headed by senior Congress leader V. D. Satheesan was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Kerala on 18 May 2026 at Thiruvananthapuram.
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers.
The swearing-in ceremony marked the formation of the new UDF government in the state.

Q2. Jannik Sinner won the men’s singles title at the Italian Open 2026 after defeating Casper Ruud in the final. Which country does Jannik Sinner represent?

(a) Spain

(b) Italy

(d) Serbia

(e) Switzerland

Answer: b

Solution:

In tennis, Jannik Sinner won the men’s singles title at the Italian Open 2026 held in Rome after defeating Casper Ruud of Norway in the final.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner secured the victory with a straight-set score of 6-4, 6-4.
With this triumph, Sinner became the first Italian man to win the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta achieved the feat in 1976.
Jannik Sinner also created history by becoming only the second player after Novak Djokovic to complete the Career Golden Masters by winning all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles.

Q3. India completed its campaign at the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 with a total of how many medals?

(a) 7

(b) 8

(d) 10

(e) 12

Answer: d

Solution:

India concluded its campaign at the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 in Gandhinagar with a total of 10 medals.
India’s medal tally included one silver medal and nine bronze medals.
The performance marked a significant improvement compared to the previous edition of the championships held in Jiangshan, where India had finished without winning a medal.

Q4. International Museum Day was observed globally on 18 May 2026 to highlight the importance of museums in preserving cultural heritage and promoting social harmony. What was the theme of International Museum Day 2026?

(a) Museums for Cultural Growth

(b) Preserving Heritage for Tomorrow

(d) Museums and Digital Transformation

(e) Heritage Beyond Borders

Answer: c

Solution:

International Museum Day 2026 is being observed across the world on 18 May 2026.
The theme for year 2026 is “Museums Uniting a Divided World.”
The observance highlights the important role of museums in bridging cultural, social, and geopolitical divides and promoting mutual understanding among societies.
International Museum Day is organised annually by the International Council of Museums.
The day is celebrated every year on 18 May to raise awareness about the role of museums in cultural exchange, education, preservation of heritage, and social development.
International Museum Day was first launched in 1977 by the International Council of Museums.

Q5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Sweden’s highest honour for a Head of Government in May 2026. What is the name of the award?

(a) Order of the Seraphim

(b) Royal Order of the Northern Crown

(d) Swedish Medal of Honour

(e) Order of Gustavus Adolphus

Answer: c

Solution:

Narendra Modi was awarded Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross, Sweden’s highest honour for a Head of Government, on 17 May 2026.
The award was conferred in recognition of his exceptional contribution towards strengthening bilateral relations between India and Sweden, as well as his visionary leadership.
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden conferred the prestigious award upon Prime Minister Modi.
The Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross is one of Sweden’s oldest and most distinguished honours, instituted in the 18th century.
It is the highest distinction awarded by Sweden to foreign Heads of Government for outstanding public service and contributions towards strengthening ties with Sweden.
This became the 31st international honour received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Q6. In May 2026, who assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unique Identification Authority of India?

(a) Saurabh Vijay

(b) Saurabh Garg

(d) Amit Agrawal

(e) Rajesh Kumar Singh

Answer: a

Solution:

In May, 2026, Shri Saurabh Vijay assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on 18 May, 2026. He is an IAS officer of the 1998 batch of the Maharashtra cadre.

Q7. Dukono Volcano, which erupted in May 2026, is located in which country?

(a) Philippines

(b) Japan

(d) Malaysia

(e) Papua New Guinea

Answer: c

Solution:

In Indonesia, the Dukono volcano erupted on 17 May 2026 in the country’s North Maluku province.
The volcano emitted thick grey ash reaching up to 5,000 metres above its peak.
Dukono volcano is one of Indonesia’s active volcanoes and is known for frequent volcanic activity

Q8. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constituted the Committee on Empowerment of Women in May 2026. Who was appointed as the Chairperson of the committee?

(a) Hema Malini

(b) Sudha Murty

(d) Swati Maliwal

(e) Daggubati Purandeswari

Answer: e

Solution:

Om Birla constituted the Committee on Empowerment of Women in May 2026.
Daggubati Purandeswari was appointed as the Chairperson of the committee.
The committee consists of 28 members, including 18 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha.
Members from the Lok Sabha include Hema Malini, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, and Iqra Choudhary.
Members from the Rajya Sabha include Sudha Murty, PT Usha, and Swati Maliwal among others.

Q9. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Million Minds Tech Park’ and ‘GREMI City Campus’ in May 2026. In which city were these projects inaugurated?

(a) Surat

(b) Vadodara

(d) Ahmedabad

(e) Gandhinagar

Answer: d

Solution:

Amit Shah inaugurated the newly built ‘Million Minds Tech Park’ and ‘GREMI City Campus’ in Ahmedabad on 17 May 2026.
The inauguration of the new infrastructure projects is expected to support technological innovation, skill development, and educational growth in Gujarat.

Q10. The Indian Navy inaugurated its premier Naval Sailing Node in May 2026 at which lake in Bhopal?

(a) Dal Lake

(b) Chilika Lake

(d) Hussain Sagar

(e) Loktak Lake

Answer: c

Solution:

The Indian Navy inaugurated its premier Naval Sailing Node at Upper Lake, popularly known as Bhojtal, in Bhopal on 17 May 2026.
The Sailing Node has been developed as a state-of-the-art training facility for water sports and adventure activities.
The facility will be extensively used by the Indian Navy Sailing Team as well as the Navy’s rowing, canoeing, and kayaking teams for training and preparation.
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) will also utilise the facility for training activities.
The initiative aims to encourage more youth from Madhya Pradesh to participate in competitive water sports and motivate them to join the Defence Forces.