Q1.
As of 15 May 2026, what is the Supreme Court's primary concern regarding the current appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs)?
- The lack of adequate qualifications for the appointed officials.
- The government's ability to select CEC and ECs of its choice.
- The insufficient number of Election Commissioners.
- The delay in the appointment process for these positions.
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Answer: B. The government's ability to select CEC and ECs of its choice.
The Supreme Court has stated that the present set-up allows the government to pick the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) of its choice, as mentioned in 'बिंदु 1' of the Supreme Court section.
Q2.
The Supreme Court's observation on the appointment of CEC and ECs, as of 15 May 2026, primarily highlights concerns regarding the independence of which constitutional body?
- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
- The Election Commission of India (ECI)
- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
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Answer: C. The Election Commission of India (ECI)
This observation highlights concerns regarding the independence of the Election Commission of India, as stated in 'बिंदु 2' of the Supreme Court section.
Q3.
On 15 May 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. Which of the following global issues were discussed during their meeting?
- Climate change and global pandemics.
- Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
- Trade tariffs and economic sanctions.
- Space exploration and cyber security.
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Answer: B. Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
During the meeting, they discussed the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as per 'बिंदु 2' of the Russian Foreign Minister section.
Q4.
The meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and PM Modi on 15 May 2026 was part of which number of India-Russia bilateral cooperation discussions?
- 21st
- 22nd
- 23rd
- 24th
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Answer: C. 23rd
This meeting was part of the 23rd India-Russia bilateral cooperation discussions, as stated in 'बिंदु 4' of the Russian Foreign Minister section.
Q5.
As of 15 May 2026, what was the main obstacle preventing BRICS foreign ministers from agreeing on a joint statement concerning West Asia?
- Disagreement over economic sanctions.
- Tensions between the UAE and Iran.
- Lack of representation from all member states.
- Differences in approach to global trade.
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Answer: B. Tensions between the UAE and Iran.
Tensions flared between the UAE and Iran during the meeting, making consensus difficult, as mentioned in 'बिंदु 2' of the BRICS section.
Q6.
Which country, during the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting on 15 May 2026, accused the UAE of direct involvement in aggression, escalating tensions regarding West Asia?
- Russia
- China
- Iran
- India
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Answer: C. Iran
Iran accused the UAE of direct involvement in aggression, further escalating the dispute, as stated in 'बिंदु 3' of the BRICS section.
Q7.
According to reports on 15 May 2026, the U.S. Justice Department is preparing to withdraw bribery and fraud cases against Gautam Adani related to alleged bribes for which type of contracts?
- Infrastructure development contracts.
- Defense equipment supply contracts.
- Lucrative solar-energy supply contracts.
- Telecommunication network contracts.
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Answer: C. Lucrative solar-energy supply contracts.
The alleged bribes were for lucrative solar-energy supply contracts, as mentioned in 'बिंदु 3' of the U.S. to Drop Graft Charges section.
Q8.
In November 2024, Gautam Adani was alleged to have agreed to pay over $250 million in bribes to Indian officials. As of 15 May 2026, which country is reportedly set to drop graft charges against him?
- India
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Germany
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Answer: C. United States
The U.S. is set to drop graft charges against Gautam Adani, as reported by the NY Times and Bloomberg, as per 'बिंदु 1' of the U.S. to Drop Graft Charges section.
Q9.
As of 15 May 2026, what song has the West Bengal government mandated for singing in all State-run schools during morning assembly?
- Jana Gana Mana
- Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol
- Vande Mataram
- Sare Jahan Se Achha
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Answer: C. Vande Mataram
The West Bengal government has mandated the singing of Vande Mataram in all State-run schools during morning assembly, as stated in 'बिंदु 1' of the West Bengal section.
Q10.
The West Bengal government's mandate for 'Vande Mataram' in State-run schools, effective 15 May 2026, reverses a previous order by the TMC from which month and year?
- October 2025
- November 2025
- December 2025
- January 2026
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Answer: B. November 2025
This notification reverses an order by the TMC in November 2025, as mentioned in 'बिंदु 2' of the West Bengal section.
