Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Wednesday, 06 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1India lost to which country in the semifinal of the Thomas Cup 2026?
A.Denmark
B.Indonesia
C.France
D.Japan

Correct Answer: C. France

Explanation: India lost to France in the semifinal of the Thomas Cup 2026.

2Who was appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in 2026?
A.T. Rabi Sankar
B.Vivek Deep
C.Ajay Kumar
D.Rohit Jain

Correct Answer: D. Rohit Jain

Explanation: Rohit Jain was appointed the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

3CINBAX-II 2026 is a bilateral military exercise between India and which country?
A.Vietnam
B.Cambodia
C.Thailand
D.Indonesia

Correct Answer: B. Cambodia

Explanation: CINBAX-II 2026 is a bilateral military exercise between India and Cambodia.

4The Paranal solar ESPRESSO Telescope (PoET) achieved its first light at which observatory?
A.Paranal Observatory
B.Kitt Peak Observatory
C.Mauna Kea Observatory
D.Arecibo Observatory

Correct Answer: A. Paranal Observatory

Explanation: PoET achieved first light at the Paranal Observatory (Chile).

5Fire Safety Week (4–10 May 2026), recently in the news, is being observed at healthcare centres nationwide under the initiative of which ministry?
A.Ministry of Home Affairs
B.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C.Ministry of Defence
D.Ministry of Labour and Employment

Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Explanation: Fire Safety Week is being observed under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare initiative.

6Which country became the first non-European nation to participate in the European Political Community (EPC) summit in 2026?
A.India
B.Australia
C.Japan
D.Canada

Correct Answer: D. Canada

Explanation: Canada became the first non-European nation to participate in the EPC summit.

7The 'Startup Kadapa' initiative, recently in the news for promoting district-level entrepreneurship and MSME support, is being developed in which state?
A.Andhra Pradesh
B.Tamil Nadu
C.Telangana
D.Karnataka

Correct Answer: A. Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: The 'Startup Kadapa' initiative is being developed in Andhra Pradesh.

8In the Savills Growth Hubs Index, which Indian city is the world's fastest-growing major city by 2035?
A.Mumbai
B.Bengaluru
C.Hyderabad
D.Delhi

Correct Answer: B. Bengaluru

Explanation: The Savills Growth Hubs Index named Bengaluru the fastest-growing major city by 2035.

9On which date did India Post recently mark the birth centenary of Mario Miranda?
A.2 May 2026
B.3 May 2026
C.4 May 2026
D.5 May 2026

Correct Answer: A. 2 May 2026

Explanation: India Post marked Mario Miranda's birth centenary on 2 May 2026.

10Which organisation announced a $70 billion regional investment plan for power connectivity and digital infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region in 2026?
A.World Bank
B.International Monetary Fund
C.Asian Development Bank
D.New Development Bank

Correct Answer: C. Asian Development Bank

Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced the $70 billion regional investment plan.

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