Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Tuesday, 05 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1What was India's rank in the World Press Freedom Index 2026?
A.151
B.155
C.157
D.159

Correct Answer: C. 157

Explanation: India was ranked 157 in the World Press Freedom Index 2026.

2In May 2026, which country launched the indigenously developed Earth-observation satellite CAS500-2 (Compact Advanced Satellite 500-2)?
A.South Korea
B.Japan
C.China
D.USA

Correct Answer: A. South Korea

Explanation: South Korea launched the indigenously developed satellite CAS500-2.

3On which day of May 2026 was 'International Firefighters' Day' observed?
A.1 May
B.2 May
C.3 May
D.4 May

Correct Answer: D. 4 May

Explanation: International Firefighters' Day is observed every year on 4 May.

4The Mayon Volcano, which recently showed renewed volcanic activity in May 2026, is located in which country?
A.Philippines
B.Japan
C.Indonesia
D.Chile

Correct Answer: A. Philippines

Explanation: The Mayon Volcano is located in the Philippines.

5Who has the authority to reconstitute the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees of the Lok Sabha for 2026–27?
A.President of India
B.Prime Minister of India
C.Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
D.Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Correct Answer: D. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Explanation: The Lok Sabha's department-related standing committees are reconstituted by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

6Who, a resident of Arunachal Pradesh, was appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog in May 2026?
A.Ramesh Chand
B.Joram Ania
C.Bibek Debroy
D.Rajiv Kumar

Correct Answer: B. Joram Ania

Explanation: Joram Ania from Arunachal Pradesh was appointed a full-time member of NITI Aayog.

7Who took charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in 2026?
A.Anurag Jain
B.Rajiv Mantri
C.Bharat Kheda
D.Amitabh Kant

Correct Answer: C. Bharat Kheda

Explanation: Bharat Kheda took charge as Secretary of the MSME Ministry.

8Ishank Singh was recently in the news for achieving which of the following in open-water sports?
A.First Indian to swim across the Atlantic Ocean
B.Youngest person to swim across the Palk Strait
C.Youngest swimmer to cross the English Channel
D.First Asian to complete a swim in the Arctic Ocean

Correct Answer: B. Youngest person to swim across the Palk Strait

Explanation: Ishank Singh became the youngest person to swim across the Palk Strait.

9Who has been appointed festival director for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 2026?
A.Anurag Kashyap
B.Rajkumar Hirani
C.Ashutosh Gowariker
D.Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Correct Answer: C. Ashutosh Gowariker

Explanation: Ashutosh Gowariker was appointed festival director of the 57th IFFI.

10Who recently took charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)?
A.Anugrah Narayan Das
B.Ravi Kant
C.Anurag Singh
D.Sanjay Mitra

Correct Answer: A. Anugrah Narayan Das

Explanation: Anugrah Narayan Das took charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA).

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