Q1.
On 16 May 2026, the Chief Secretary of which Indian state urged to expedite the land acquisition process for a high-speed rail corridor?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Telangana
- Maharashtra
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Answer: C. Telangana
The content states, 'Telangana's Chief Secretary urged to expedite the land acquisition process for the high-speed rail corridor.'
Q2.
On 16 May 2026, farmers in Punjab protested against the central government, alleging encroachment on their water rights through amendments to which of the following?
- Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) rules
- Dam Safety Act
- Water Amendment Act 2024
- All of the above
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Answer: D. All of the above
The content mentions, 'Farmers alleged that the central government is encroaching on Punjab's water rights through amendments to Bhakra Beas Management Board rules, Dam Safety Act, Water Amendment Act 2024, and Punjab Re.'
Q3.
On 16 May 2026, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a retired professor who was part of the National Testing Agency (NTA) panel for setting the paper of which examination?
- UPSC Civil Services Exam
- JEE Main
- NEET
- SSC CGL
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Answer: C. NEET
The content states, 'CBI arrested a retired professor... This professor was part of the National Testing Agency (NTA) panel that set the NEET paper.'
Q4.
On 16 May 2026, Prime Minister Modi met the President of UAE. This meeting primarily aimed to boost relations in which two key sectors?
- Tourism and Agriculture
- Energy and Defense
- Education and Healthcare
- Technology and Space
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Answer: B. Energy and Defense
The content mentions, 'This meeting boosted energy and defense relations between India and UAE.'
Q5.
According to a decision by a pollution control panel on 16 May 2026, from which date will vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) not be fueled in the National Capital Region (NCR)?
- 1 January 2027
- 1 April 2027
- 1 October 2026
- 1 December 2026
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Answer: C. 1 October 2026
The content states, 'From October 1, 2026, vehicles without a valid Pollution Control Certificate (PUCC) will not be fueled in NCR.'
Q6.
On 16 May 2026, during Prime Minister Modi's visit to the Netherlands, discussions with the Dutch leadership were scheduled to focus on enhancing cooperation in which of the following areas?
- Trade, Investment, and Space Exploration
- Semiconductors, Clean Energy, and Water Management
- Defense, Security, and Cultural Exchange
- Healthcare, Education, and Tourism
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Answer: B. Semiconductors, Clean Energy, and Water Management
The content states, 'Talks with the Dutch leadership will focus on increasing cooperation in trade, investment, semiconductors, clean energy, water management, and agriculture.'
Q7.
The central government plans to develop 500 tribal-managed forest homestays under a tourism scheme. In which financial year is this initiative planned to be implemented?
- FY25
- FY26
- FY27
- FY28
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Answer: C. FY27
The content states, 'The central government plans to develop 500 tribal-managed forest homestays under a tourism scheme in financial year 2027 (FY27).'
Q8.
What are the primary goals of the central government's plan, announced on 16 May 2026, to develop 500 tribal-managed forest homestays?
- Promoting international tourism and urban development.
- Boosting domestic tourism and generating rural employment.
- Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and research centers.
- Developing industrial zones and infrastructure projects.
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Answer: B. Boosting domestic tourism and generating rural employment.
The content states, 'This initiative's primary goal is to promote domestic tourism and generate rural employment.'
Q9.
On 16 May 2026, Prime Minister Modi arrived in the Netherlands as part of which phase of his diplomatic engagements?
- First phase of a single-nation tour
- Second phase of a multi-nation tour
- Final phase of a regional summit
- Initial phase of a global conference
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Answer: B. Second phase of a multi-nation tour
The content states, 'Prime Minister Modi arrived in the Netherlands as the second phase of his multi-nation tour.'
Q10.
On 16 May 2026, Prime Minister Modi's visit to the UAE and the strengthening of bilateral relations are considered strategic for India's which two key aspects?
- Food security and cultural exchange
- Technological advancement and space exploration
- Energy security and defense cooperation
- Educational reforms and healthcare access
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Answer: C. Energy security and defense cooperation
The content states, 'Strengthening bilateral relations with UAE is strategic for India's energy security and defense cooperation.'
