Daily Current Affairs Quiz 29th May 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 29 May, 2026

Q1. During the Asian Athletics Association’s (AAA) executive council meeting in Hong Kong in May, 2026, which Indian city was awarded the hosting rights for the 2027 Asian Relays?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Hyderabad

(d) Bhubaneswar

(e) Guwahati

Answer: c

Solution:

In May, 2026, the Indian cities of Chandigarh and Bhubaneswar have been awarded the hosting rights for major Asian athletics events by the Asian Athletics Association.
Chandigarh will host the Asian Relays 2027.
Bhubaneswar will host the Asian Indoor Championships 2028.
The decision was taken during the Executive Council meeting of the Asian Athletics Association held in Hong Kong.
The council meeting was organised ahead of the Asian U20 Championships 2026 scheduled from 28 to 31 May 2026.
Adille Sumariwalla, who attended the meeting in Hong Kong, confirmed that India would host both championships.

Q2. Indian shooter Esha Singh shattered the world record in which specific sports category at the ISSF World Cup in Munich?

(a) Women’s 10-metre Air Rifle

(b) Women’s 25metre pistol

(d) Women’s Trap Shooting

(e) Women’s Skeet Final

Answer: d

Solution:

Esha Singh created a new world record in the women’s 25 metre pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Munich 2026 on 27 May 2026.
The 21-year-old Indian shooter scored 43 points out of a possible 50 in the final to win the gold medal.
With this achievement, Esha Singh surpassed the previous world record of 42 points held by Kim Yeji of South Korea.
Doreen Vennekamp of Germany won the silver medal with 38 points.
Former world champion Miroslava Mincheva of Bulgaria secured the bronze medal with 31 points.

Q3. During the convocation ceremony of Sikkim University held in Gangtok, Sikkim was officially declared a “Fully Literate State” under which of the following national educational initiatives?

(a) NIPUN Bharat Mission

(b) SAMARTH Udyog Initiative

(d) Padhna Likhna Abhiyan

(e) PRAGYATI Literacy Framework

Answer: c

Solution:

Sikkim was officially declared a Fully Literate State under the ULLAS Initiative on 27 May 2026.
The declaration was made during the convocation ceremony of Sikkim University held in Gangtok.
The ULLAS Initiative was launched by the Ministry of Education in line with the National Education Policy 2020.
The initiative aims to promote adult education, functional literacy, and lifelong learning opportunities for individuals aged 15 years and above.
The programme also focuses on continuous learning and skill development across society.

Q4. In May, 2026, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) signed an MoU with which public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Education to set up Smart Digital Classrooms?

(a) National Projects Construction Corporation (NPCC)

(b) EdCIL (India) Limited

(d) National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)

(e) RITES Limited

Answer: b

Solution:

Steel Authority of India Limited, a Maharatna company under the Ministry of Steel, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EdCIL India Limited on 26 May 2026.
EdCIL India Limited is a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Education.
The MoU was signed to promote inclusive education under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of SAIL.
Under the agreement, “Smart Digital Classrooms” will be established in schools located around SAIL’s operational areas.
The initiative aims to improve learning outcomes and strengthen access to inclusive and technology-enabled education.

Q5. In May 2026, the Union Government launched “Mission Queen Pineapple” with a total financial outlay of how many crores?

(a) ₹100 crore

(b) ₹150 crore

(d) ₹350 crore

(e) ₹236 crore

Answer: e

Solution:

Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with the Chief Minister of Tripura, launched the Mission Queen Pineapple on 27 May, 2026.
The mission is a ₹236 crore convergence-led initiative aimed at pineapple cultivation and value chain development in Tripura.
The programme has been designed as a three-year implementation roadmap from Q2 FY2026 to Q4 FY2028.
The mission seeks to promote Tripura’s GI-tagged Queen Pineapple as the state’s Unique Selling Proposition (USP).
The initiative is anchored by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
It involves convergence with schemes and interventions of multiple ministries and organisations including the Ministries of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Food Processing Industries, Commerce, and MSME.
Other participating organisations include Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India, North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation, and the Government of Tripura.
The mission aims to establish an integrated pineapple value-chain ecosystem in the state through cultivation support, processing, marketing, and export promotion.

Q6. What is the historic total foodgrain production estimated for India in the FY 2025–26 Third Advance Estimates?

(a) 315.720 million tonnes

(b) 343.550 million tonnes

(d) 376.563 million tonnes

(e) 401.230 million tonnes

Answer: d

Solution:

Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the Third Advance Estimates of production of major agricultural crops for 2025–26 on 27 May 2026.
According to the estimates released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the country’s total foodgrain production is estimated at a record 376.563 million tonnes.
This is nearly 18.8 million tonnes, or 5.3 per cent, higher than the previous year’s production of 357.732 million tonnes, making it the highest-ever foodgrain production in the history of India.

Major Crop Production Estimates

Rice production is estimated at a record 154.024 million tonnes.
Wheat production is estimated at 120.657 million tonnes.
Maize production has reached a record 55.093 million tonnes.
Production of Shree Anna is estimated at 17.584 million tonnes.

Pulse Production

Tur production is estimated at 3.592 million tonnes.
Gram production is estimated at 12.514 million tonnes.
Lentil production is estimated at 1.762 million tonnes.

Oilseed Production

Total oilseed production is estimated at 43.059 million tonnes.
Groundnut production has reached a record 13.074 million tonnes.
Soybean production is estimated at 12.596 million tonnes.
Rapeseed and mustard production is estimated at a record 13.768 million tonnes.

Commercial Crops

Sugarcane production is estimated at a record 500.063 million tonnes.
Cotton production is estimated at 29.024 million bales, with each bale weighing 170 kilograms.
Jute production is estimated at 9.176 million bales, with each bale weighing 180 kilograms.

Q7. Who was elected as the Prime Minister of Slovenia following a parliamentary vote in May 2026?

(a) Robert Golob

(b) Janez Janša

(d) Viktor Orbán

(e) Nataša Pirc Musar

Answer: b

Solution:

Narendra Modi on 28 May 2026 congratulated Janez Janša on his election as the Prime Minister of Slovenia.
Janez Janša, a veteran politician who has played a major role in Slovenian politics for more than three decades, returned as the head of government after winning parliamentary support.
Slovenia’s Parliament voted to elect Janez Janša as Prime Minister, bringing the right-wing leader back to power.

Q8. In May 2026, the Assam Legislative Assembly adopted the Uniform Civil Code Bill, making Assam which number state in the country to adopt such legislation?

(a) Seventh

(b) Second

(d) Fourth

(e) Fifth

Answer: c

Solution:

In May 2026, the Assam Legislative Assembly adopted the Uniform Civil Code, Assam Bill 2026.
With this move, Assam became the first state in Northeast India and the third state in the country to adopt Uniform Civil Code legislation.
The Bill was introduced during the first session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly.
The legislation was formally tabled in the Assembly by Atul Bora on behalf of Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The Uniform Civil Code, Assam Bill 2026 aims to establish a common civil legal framework for all residents of the state.
The law covers matters related to marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships.

Q9. In May 2026, the Ministry of Railways approved the country’s first-ever hydrogen-powered 10-coach DEMU train to run between which two stations?

(a) New Delhi and Agra

(b) Jind and Sonipat

(d) Kalka and Shimla

(e) Siliguri and Darjeeling

Answer: b

Solution:

In May 2026, the Ministry of Railways approved the launch of the country’s first hydrogen-powered 10-coach DEMU train.
The initiative marks a major step towards promoting green and sustainable transportation in the railway sector of India.
The hydrogen-powered DEMU train will operate between Jind and Sonipat.
The train will run at a maximum speed of 75 kilometres per hour.
The project will use hydrogen fuel cell technology to generate power, reducing dependence on conventional fossil fuels and supporting environmentally friendly rail transport.

Q10. Dr. Bashir Badr, who passed away in May 2026, was a legendary and globally renowned personality in which of the following fields?

(a) Urdu Poetry and Ghazal Literature

(b) Classical Hindustani Vocal

(d) Archeological Conservation

(e) Hindi Alternative Theatre

Answer: a

Solution:

Bashir Badr, born as Syed Muhammad Bashir on 15 February 1935 in Faizabad, passed away in Bhopal on 28 May 2026 at the age of 91.
Bashir Badr was one of the most celebrated Urdu poets, widely known for his ghazals and literary contributions to Urdu poetry.
He served as a teacher of Urdu at Aligarh Muslim University.
He also worked as the Head of the Urdu Department at Meerut College for 17 years.
Bashir Badr’s poetry gained immense popularity for its simplicity, emotional depth, and contemporary appeal in Urdu literature.