Daily Current Affairs Quiz 22nd May 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 22nd May, 2026

Q1. In May, 2026, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh jointly inaugurated the Indian War Memorial in South Korea. Which historic milestone anniversary of the Korean War did this event commemorate? (a) 50th Anniversary

(b) 75th Anniversary

(d) 125th Anniversary

(e) 150th Anniversary

Answer: b

Solution:

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Patriots & Veterans Affairs, Republic of Korea (RoK) Mr Kwon Oh-eul jointly inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park on 21 May 2026.
The memorial was constructed as part of the commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War.
The memorial honours the courage, sacrifice, and humanitarian service rendered by the 60 Para Field Ambulance of the Indian Army during the Korean War.
It also pays tribute to the contributions of the Custodian Force of India during the conflict.

Q2. In May, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the prestigious Agricola Medal. Which international organization bestows this honor?

(a) World Food Programme (WFP)

(b) International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

(d) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

(e) World Bank

Answer: c

Solution:

Narendra Modi was conferred the prestigious Agricola Medal 2026 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on 20 May 2026.
The award ceremony was held at the FAO Headquarters in Rome.
The honour was awarded in recognition of Prime Minister Modi’s exceptional leadership in addressing food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development in India and at the global level.
Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director General of FAO presented the award to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Q3. What was the provisional growth rate of the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) in April 2026?

(a) 1.7%

(b) 1.5%

(d) 2.2%

(e) 2.7%

Answer: a

Solution:

The combined Index of Eight Core Industries increased by 1.7 per cent (provisional) in April 2026 compared to April 2025.
Positive growth during April 2026 was recorded in the production of cement, steel, and electricity sectors.
The Index of Eight Core Industries measures the combined and individual performance of eight core industries in India.
The eight core industries covered under the index are coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity.
These eight industries together account for 40.27 per cent of the total weight in the Index of Industrial Production.
The final growth rate of the Index of Eight Core Industries for March 2026 was recorded at 1.2 per cent.
The cumulative growth rate of the ICI during the financial year 2025–26 (April to March) stood at 2.7 per cent compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

Q4. In May, 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs commemorated World Metrology Day. What was the official global theme for the 2026 edition?

(a) Sustainability in the Measurement Ecosystem

(b) Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making

(d) The Digital Evolution of Metrology Standards

(e) Precision in Public Healthcare and Safety

Answer: b

Solution:

The Department of Consumer Affairs commemorated World Metrology Day 2026 on 20 May 2026.
The occasion marked the 151st anniversary of the historic Metre Convention signed in Paris on 20 May 1875.
The theme for World Metrology Day 2026 is “Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making.”
World Metrology Day highlights the importance of measurement science in trade, innovation, industry, scientific research, consumer protection, and policymaking.

Q5. In May 2026, the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) named ‘Sanghmitra’ (Yard 3039) was launched. Which defense shipyard constructed this vessel?

(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

(b) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)

(d) Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)

(e) Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)

Answer: c

Solution:

Yard 3039, named Sanghmitra, was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata on 20 May 2026.
The launch ceremony was conducted with full naval honours and attended by senior officials from the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence, and GRSE.
The construction of 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels is being carried out simultaneously at two shipyards — Goa Shipyard Limited in Goa and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata.
These indigenously designed and built ships are intended to strengthen India’s maritime capabilities in areas such as surveillance, coastal defence, search and rescue operations, protection of offshore assets, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), and anti-piracy missions.
The ship has been named “Sanghmitra” after Sanghamitra, reflecting India’s cultural and historical heritage.
The crest of the ship features the constellation Ursa Major along with a red and white lighthouse symbol.

Q6. The Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) launched the comprehensive “Mission on Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh” to develop a cluster-based cultivation and value chain ecosystem. What is the total financial outlay allocated for this mission?

(a) ₹125 crore

(b) ₹150 crore

(d) ₹192 crore

(e) ₹167 crore

Answer: e

Solution:

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the mission titled “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh — a Cluster-based Kiwi Cultivation and Value Chain Development Mission” for Arunachal Pradesh.
The launch event was attended by Pema Khandu, Manish Kumar Gupta, and Sanjay Jaju.
The mission has an outlay of approximately ₹167 crore and has been designed using a whole-of-government and convergence-based approach.
The initiative is anchored by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
Other supporting institutions involved in the mission include National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, and North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation along with private investors.
The mission follows a cluster-based approach with six integrated Post-Harvest Management Hubs planned across Ziro Valley, Dirang, Kalaktang, Shi Yomi, and Dibang Valley.
More than 30 strategic interventions under the mission aim to strengthen the kiwi value chain through plantation development, post-harvest processing, branding, traceability, export promotion, and agri-tourism.
The initiative also seeks to restore Arunachal Pradesh’s lapsed NPOP organic certification and develop cold-chain and post-harvest infrastructure to reduce distress sales and improve farmers’ income.

Q7. International Tea Day is observed globally on May 21 under the aegis of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). What is the official theme for this year’s observation?

(a) Tea and Fair Trade for Smallholder Farmers

(b) Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities

(d) Climate Resilient Tea Cultivation From Field to Cup

(e) Empowering Women in the Global Tea Value Chain

Answer: b

Solution:

International Tea Day 2026 is being observed globally on 21 May 2026.
The day is marked by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
International Tea Day celebrates the cultural heritage, health benefits, and economic importance of tea across the world.
The theme for International Tea Day 2026 is “Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities.”
The theme emphasises the need to make tea production sustainable “from field to cup” so that its benefits for people, cultures, livelihoods, and the environment continue for future generations.

Q8. The prestigious International Booker Prize 2026 was awarded to the novel Taiwan Travelogue. Who is the author of this acclaimed book?

(a) Han Kang

(b) Ge Fei

(d) Lin King

(e) Jenny Erpenbeck

Answer: c

Solution:

Taiwan Travelogue won the International Booker Prize 2026 on 19 May 2026.
The novel was written by Yáng Shuāng-zi and translated from Mandarin Chinese into English by Lin King.
The story explores themes related to Taiwanese food culture and the relationship between two women.
Taiwan Travelogue is known for its experimental structure, which includes a scholarly foreword, afterwords, fictional footnotes, and translator’s notes.

International Booker Prize

The International Booker Prize is awarded annually.
The prize was established in 2005 as the Man Booker International Prize.
It honours the best works of long-form fiction or collections of short stories translated into English and published in the United Kingdom and/or Ireland.
The award recognises the important contribution of translators, with the £50,000 prize money shared equally between the author and the translator.
In addition, each shortlisted author and translator receives £2,500.

Q9. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Italy in May 2026, which upcoming year was jointly designated to be celebrated as the “Year of Culture and Tourism between Italy and India”?

(a) 2026

(b) 2027

(d) 2029

(e) 2030

Answer: b

Solution:

At the invitation of Giorgia Meloni, Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Italy on 19–20 May 2026.
During the visit, India and Italy decided to celebrate 2027 as the “Year of Culture and Tourism between Italy and India.”
The initiative will feature a wide range of cultural and tourism-related activities and programmes aimed at strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries.
Both countries also agreed to organise a major exhibition highlighting the ancient cultural relations between India and Italy.
The exhibition will be jointly organised by the respective Ministries of Culture of India and Italy.

Q10. In May, 2026, India and Italy officially elevated their bilateral relationship to which diplomatic tier?

(a) Comprehensive Economic Partnership

(b) Special Strategic Partnership

(d) Privileged Defense Coalition

(e) Preferential Trade Security Partnership

Answer: b

Solution:

At the invitation of Giorgia Meloni, Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Italy on 19–20 May 2026.
During the visit, India and Italy decided to elevate their bilateral ties to the level of a Special Strategic Partnership.
The decision to upgrade relations was announced on 20 May 2026 in Rome after talks between the two leaders.
India and Italy also agreed to establish a Foreign Ministers-led mechanism to review the implementation of the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025–2029.
The new mechanism will provide strategic guidance for strengthening the India–Italy Special Strategic Partnership across multiple sectors.

At the invitation of the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, paid an official visit to Italy on 19-20 May 2026. The two leaders decided to elevate India-Italy relations to the level of a Special Strategic Partnership.

India and Italy elevated their bilateral relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership on 20 May 2026 in Rome. They appreciated the concrete progress achieved across the diverse pillars of the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 adopted by the two leaders in their meeting during the G20 Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024. They agreed to establish Foreign Ministers-led mechanism to review the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29 and provide strategic guidance to India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership.