Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Friday, 01 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1Which of the following best describes the primary objective of 'PRASHAST 2.0', which was recently in the news?
A.Health insurance
B.Disability screening
C.Digital payment
D.Skill development

Correct Answer: B. Disability screening

Explanation: 'PRASHAST 2.0' is an app for early disability screening among school children.

2What is the proposed investment under the Maharashtra Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026?
A.₹5,000 crore
B.₹7,500 crore
C.₹10,000 crore
D.₹15,000 crore

Correct Answer: C. ₹10,000 crore

Explanation: An investment of ₹10,000 crore is proposed under the Maharashtra AI Policy 2026.

3Which Indian lifter won the gold medal in the men's 65 kg category by lifting a total of 271 kg?
A.Sunil Singh
B.Abhinob Gogoi
C.Charu Pesi
D.Aisangfa Gogoi

Correct Answer: A. Sunil Singh

Explanation: Sunil Singh won the gold medal in the men's 65 kg category lifting a total of 271 kg.

4What is the name of the multilingual AI system launched in the 'Namma 112' emergency response system by Bengaluru City Police?
A.VANI
B.MITRA AI
C.SAKHI
D.VANKI

Correct Answer: D. VANKI

Explanation: Bengaluru City Police launched the multilingual AI system 'VANKI' in 'Namma 112'.

5Which team won the AIFF Elite Youth League 2025–26 title?
A.Kerala Blasters FC
B.Punjab FC
C.Mohun Bagan SG
D.Bengaluru FC

Correct Answer: B. Punjab FC

Explanation: Punjab FC won the AIFF Elite Youth League 2025–26 title.

6By which year has France set a target to completely phase out coal from its energy system?
A.2030
B.2032
C.2035
D.2040

Correct Answer: A. 2030

Explanation: France has set a target to completely phase out coal from its energy system by 2030.

7What is the name of India's first transgender cricket umpire, recently appointed?
A.Anjali Sharma
B.Meera Nair
C.Kavya Devi
D.Ritika Shri

Correct Answer: D. Ritika Shri

Explanation: Ritika Shri was appointed as India's first transgender cricket umpire.

8What is the name of the multilateral military exercise organised by the Indian Army in Meghalaya, in which 11 countries participated?
A.Suraksha
B.Vijay
C.Pragati
D.Shakti

Correct Answer: C. Pragati

Explanation: The multilateral military exercise organised by the Indian Army in Meghalaya was named 'Pragati'.

9On which day of April 2026 was International Dance Day 2026 recently observed?
A.26 April
B.27 April
C.28 April
D.29 April

Correct Answer: D. 29 April

Explanation: International Dance Day is observed every year on 29 April.

10What is the name of RBI's nationwide capacity-building programme for urban cooperative banks, recently launched in April 2026?
A.SAKSHAM
B.SURAKSHA
C.SAMPARK
D.SUDHAR

Correct Answer: A. SAKSHAM

Explanation: RBI launched the capacity-building programme 'SAKSHAM' for urban cooperative banks.

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