Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Saturday, 02 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1The India-US Earth Observation Mission, NISAR (2025–26), reported that which city is sinking at a rate of more than 2 cm per month due to groundwater extraction?
A.Tokyo
B.Jakarta
C.Mumbai
D.Mexico City

Correct Answer: D. Mexico City

Explanation: The NISAR mission reported that Mexico City is sinking at over 2 cm per month due to groundwater extraction.

2What was the official theme of International Labour Day 2026 observed on 01 May 2026?
A.Digital Workplace Transformation Focus
B.Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment
C.Artificial Intelligence in Employment
D.Green Jobs and Sustainable Growth

Correct Answer: B. Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment

Explanation: The official theme of International Labour Day 2026 was 'Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment'.

3Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal was recently appointed by the central government as chairperson of which tribunal?
A.National Green Tribunal
B.Securities Appellate Tribunal
C.National Company Law Tribunal
D.Competition Commission of India

Correct Answer: C. National Company Law Tribunal

Explanation: Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal was appointed chairperson of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

4On which date was Gujarat Foundation Day (Gujarat Gaurav Divas) recently celebrated?
A.30 April
B.29 April
C.1 May
D.2 May

Correct Answer: C. 1 May

Explanation: Gujarat Foundation Day is celebrated every year on 1 May.

5Which organisation has launched the 'Past Risk and Return Verification Agency' (PaRRVA)?
A.Reserve Bank of India
B.Securities and Exchange Board of India
C.NITI Aayog
D.Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India

Correct Answer: B. Securities and Exchange Board of India

Explanation: SEBI launched PaRRVA to verify the performance claims of investment advisers.

6Who was appointed by the Telangana government in 2026 as an adviser for the welfare and development of backward classes?
A.V. Hanumantha Rao
B.D. Srinivas Rao
C.N. Uttam Reddy
D.K. Venkat Rao

Correct Answer: A. V. Hanumantha Rao

Explanation: The Telangana government appointed V. Hanumantha Rao as adviser for backward classes welfare.

7In the recent assembly elections in several states, which state recorded its highest ever voter turnout since independence?
A.West Bengal
B.Odisha
C.Kerala
D.Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: A. West Bengal

Explanation: West Bengal recorded its highest ever voter turnout since independence.

8On which day was Ayushman Bharat Diwas observed in 2026?
A.28 April
B.29 April
C.30 April
D.1 May

Correct Answer: C. 30 April

Explanation: Ayushman Bharat Diwas is observed every year on 30 April.

9IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 is a naval exercise held between India and which country?
A.Sri Lanka
B.Indonesia
C.Maldives
D.Bangladesh

Correct Answer: A. Sri Lanka

Explanation: IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 is a naval (diving) exercise between India and Sri Lanka.

10Which country has launched Europe's first fully integrated lithium mining and refining project?
A.Sweden
B.Norway
C.Germany
D.Finland

Correct Answer: D. Finland

Explanation: Finland launched Europe's first fully integrated lithium mining and refining project.

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