Select Daily Current Affairs Quiz 20th May 2026, Top 10 Questions |

Daily Current Affairs: 20 May, 2026

Q1. Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the “Coffees of Nagaland” mission in May 2026.

What is the total outlay of the mission?

(a) ₹100 crore

(b) ₹125 crore

(d) ₹175 crore

(e) ₹200 crore

Answer: d

Solution:

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the Cluster-based Coffee Value Chain Development Mission for Nagaland on 18 May 2026.
The mission, titled “Coffees of Nagaland,” has been launched with an outlay of ₹175 crore.
The initiative has been designed using a whole-of-government approach, taking into account the perspectives of stakeholders and the aspirations of local farming communities.
The mission follows a cluster-based development model to strengthen the coffee value chain in the state.
Two pilot coffee clusters have been identified under the initiative — Tuophema village for Arabica coffee and Ghotovi village for Robusta coffee cultivation.
The mission aims to address critical gaps across the coffee sector by integrating plantation development, post-harvest processing, branding, marketing, traceability, export promotion, tourism, and capacity building.

Q2. In May 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the ‘Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit’. Who is the current King of Norway who presented this award?

(a) King Carl XVI Gustaf

(b) King Willem-Alexander

(d) King Frederik X

(e) King Olav V

Answer: c

Solution:

In May, 2026, In a special ceremony held in Oslo, Narendra Modi was conferred the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit.
The honour was presented by King Herald V of Norway.
The Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit is Norway’s highest honour awarded to foreign Heads of Government.
The award is conferred in recognition of outstanding service in the interest of Norway and humanity.

Q3. In May 2026, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first-ever official visit to Norway, the bilateral relations between the two countries were upgraded to which specific diplomatic framework?

(a) Comprehensive Economic Partnership

(b) Green Strategic Partnership

(d) Special and Privileged Partnership

(e) Sustainable Trade Coalition

Answer: b

Solution:

Narendra Modi made his first-ever visit to Norway in May 2026.
During the visit, India and Norway agreed to upgrade their bilateral ties to a Green Strategic Partnership.
Following delegation-level talks in Oslo, Prime Minister Modi and Jonas Gahr Støre issued a joint statement highlighting enhanced cooperation between the two countries.
The partnership is aimed at promoting sustainable development, environmental protection, and stronger economic and technological cooperation between India and Norway.

Q4. Major General (Retd.) B. C. Khanduri, who passed away in May 2026, served twice as the Chief Minister of which state?

(a) Himachal Pradesh

(b) Uttarakhand

(d) Haryana

(e) Punjab

Answer: b

Solution:

Major General B. C. Khanduri passed away at the age of 91 in Dehradun on 19 May 2026 due to age-related ailments.
He served in multiple important roles during his lifetime, including as a soldier, parliamentarian, Union Minister, and twice as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.

Q5. Squadron Leader Saanya created history in May 2026 by becoming the Indian Air Force’s first woman officer to achieve which qualification?

(a) Fighter Combat Leader

(b) Air Marshal Grade Instructor

(d) Test Pilot Instructor

(e) Aviation Combat Specialist

Answer: c

Solution:

Squardon Leader Saanya became the first woman officer of the Indian Air Force to qualify as a Cat-A Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) on 18 May 2026.
The Cat-A QFI qualification is among the highest instructor categories in the Indian Air Force and is associated with advanced flying instruction and operational training standards.
The achievement marks a significant milestone for women officers in the Indian Armed Forces and reflects the growing role of women in military aviation and training.

Q6. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a new population policy in May 2026 to encourage population growth. What incentive was announced for the birth of a third child?

(a) ₹10,000

(b) ₹20,000

(d) ₹30,000

(e) ₹50,000

Answer: d

Solution:

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a new population policy in Andhra Pradesh in May 2026 to address declining population growth and falling fertility rates in the state.
As part of the proposed policy, the state government will provide a one-time incentive of ₹30,000 for the birth of a third child.
Families will also receive ₹40,000 for the birth of a fourth child under the scheme.
The initiative has been introduced as part of the government’s efforts to encourage population growth and maintain demographic balance in the state.
The Andhra Pradesh Government is expected to release detailed implementation guidelines for the policy within the following month.

Q7. The Chhattisgarh Government launched the “Jan Bhagidari – Sabse Door, Sabse Pehle” campaign in May 2026. What is the main objective of the campaign?

(a) Promotion of tourism

(b) Expansion of industrial corridors

(d) Urban housing development

(e) Digital banking awareness

Answer: c

Solution:

The Chhattisgarh government launched the “Jan Bhagidari – Sabse Door, Sabse Pehle” campaign on 18 May 2026 to ensure the delivery of welfare schemes to tribal villages across the state.
The campaign will continue until 25 May 2026 and will be conducted in more than 8,000 villages.
The initiative is being implemented by the Tribal Development Department of the state government.
The campaign will cover villages under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan and the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.
Under the campaign, eligible beneficiaries will receive the benefits of government schemes related to health, education, social security, nutrition, and drinking water.
The initiative will be implemented in all districts of Chhattisgarh except Raipur.

Q8. The Bridge Federation of India has announced that the fifth Asia Cup Bridge Championships will be held in June 2026. Which Indian state will host this event?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Goa

(d) Kerala

(e) Gujarat

Answer: b

Solution:

Bridge Federation of India announced that the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships will be held from 21 to 27 June 2026 in Goa.
The championship will take place at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon.
Organised once every four years, the Asia Cup Bridge Championships is regarded as one of the most prestigious continental tournaments in the sport of bridge.
More than 20 countries are expected to participate in the 2026 edition of the championship.
The tournament will feature top-ranked bridge teams from countries including India, China, Japan, and other leading nations from Asia and Oceania.

Q9. The United Nations General Assembly officially proclaimed May 19 as World Fair Play Day. In which year was the inaugural edition of this day celebrated globally?

(a) 2024

(b) 2020

(d) 2026

(e) 2022

Answer: a

Solution:

World Fair Play Day is observed every year on 19 May.
On 1 July 2024, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution proclaiming 19 May as World Fair Play Day.
The observance recognises the spirit of fair play and highlights the values of friendship, solidarity, tolerance, inclusion, and non-discrimination in sports and everyday life.
The resolution also emphasises the important role of sports, including sports for persons with disabilities, in promoting peace, sustainable development, social cohesion, gender equality, and the empowerment of women and girls.

Q10. Sikkim will officially implement the historic Anand Marriage Act, 1909 from June 1, 2026. This legislation provides separate legal marriage registration for which community?

(a) Buddhist

(b) Jain

(d) Parsi

(e) Anglo-Indian

Answer: c

Solution:

Sikkim will implement the Anand Marriage Act, 1909 from 1 June 2026, allowing Sikh couples to directly register marriages conducted through the traditional Anand Karaj Ceremony.
The implementation provides separate legal recognition to Sikh marriages under their own legal framework within the state.
Earlier, due to the absence of state-level registration rules, many Sikh couples in Sikkim had to register marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 despite following Sikh religious customs.
The Union Law Ministry officially notified that the Anand Marriage Act will become operational in Sikkim from June 2026.