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05 May 2026: Current Affairs Quiz (English) — Questions with Answers
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Q1.
Which political party formed the government in West Bengal following the State Assembly Election Results announced on 05 May 2026?
All India Trinamool Congress
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Indian National Congress
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Answer: B. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
According to the State Assembly Election Results 2026, 'The BJP has formed the government in West Bengal, marking its debut in the state'.
Q2.
On 05 May 2026, what was the reported percentage decline in India's LPG consumption for April 2026?
10.5%
16%
2.45%
30%
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Answer: B. 16%
The news states, 'India's LPG consumption slid by 16% in April 2026'.
Q3.
Which of the following Chief Ministers resigned following the State Assembly Election Results announced on 05 May 2026?
M.K. Stalin (Tamil Nadu)
Pinarayi Vijayan (Kerala)
Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal)
Vijay (Tamil Nadu)
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Answer: B. Pinarayi Vijayan (Kerala)
The content mentions, 'In Kerala, the Congress-led UDF secured a victory, leading to the resignation of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan'.
Q4.
What was the consolidated net profit reported by BHEL for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, as announced on 05 May 2026?
₹156 crore
₹37 crore
₹1,290.47 crore
₹1.40 crore
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Answer: C. ₹1,290.47 crore
BHEL reported 'a 156% increase in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026... The net profit reached ₹1,290.47 crore'.
Q5.
On 05 May 2026, an individual was shot near which prominent Washington D.C. landmark, leading to a White House lockdown?
The Capitol Building
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
Pentagon
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Answer: C. Washington Monument
The news states, 'Law enforcement shot an individual near the Washington Monument on Monday, triggering a brief White House lockdown'.
Q6.
Which DMK Minister lost by the narrowest margin of just one vote in Tiruppattur during the State Assembly Elections 2026?
M.K. Stalin
Periyakaruppan
Vijay
Pinarayi Vijayan
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Answer: B. Periyakaruppan
The content specifies, 'DMK Minister Periyakaruppan lost by just one vote in Tiruppattur, after leading by 30 votes in the penultimate round'.
Q7.
What was the primary reason attributed to the decline in India's LPG consumption in April 2026?
Increased domestic production
Ongoing conflict in West Asia
New government policies
Seasonal demand fluctuations
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Answer: B. Ongoing conflict in West Asia
The decline 'is attributed to the ongoing conflict in West Asia'.
Q8.
Which of the following companies saw gains in its shares following the BJP's victory in West Bengal, as reported on 05 May 2026?
Reliance Industries
CESC
State Bank of India
Tata Motors
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Answer: B. CESC
The news states, 'Shares of several West Bengal companies like CESC, McLeod Russel India, and Bandhan Bank saw gains following the BJP's victory'.
Q9.
What was the dividend per share announced by BHEL for its investors, as part of its Q4 FY26 results on 05 May 2026?
₹156 per share
₹37 per share
₹1,290.47 per share
₹1.40 per share
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Answer: D. ₹1.40 per share
BHEL 'announced a dividend of ₹1.40 per share for its investors'.
Q10.
According to EAC-PM chairman Mahendra Dev, what is one key recommendation for India to strengthen physical buffers against economic vulnerabilities?
Reducing reliance on renewable energy
Expanding strategic petroleum reserves
Decreasing food production
Limiting international trade agreements
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Answer: B. Expanding strategic petroleum reserves
Mahendra Dev 'recommended strengthening physical buffers, including expanding strategic petroleum reserves and creating stockpiles for essential commodities'.
