Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Thursday, 14 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda recently took charge as Chairman and Managing Director of which company?
A.NMDC Limited
B.Steel Authority of India Limited
C.Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
D.Coal India Limited

Correct Answer: B. Steel Authority of India Limited

Explanation: Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda took charge as CMD of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).

2International Nurses Day 2026, observed worldwide on 12 May, marks the birth anniversary of which figure associated with modern nursing?
A.Clara Barton
B.Marie Curie
C.Florence Nightingale
D.Mother Teresa

Correct Answer: C. Florence Nightingale

Explanation: International Nurses Day is observed on the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.

3In 2026, the Government of India notified what rate of building and construction welfare cess under the Code on Social Security, 2020?
A.0.5%
B.1%
C.2%
D.5%

Correct Answer: B. 1%

Explanation: The government notified the construction welfare cess rate at 1%.

4Which state government ordered the formation of the 'Singappen Special Task Force' in May 2026?
A.Tamil Nadu
B.Kerala
C.Karnataka
D.Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: A. Tamil Nadu

Explanation: The Tamil Nadu government ordered the formation of the 'Singappen Special Task Force'.

5What is the official theme of the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) 2026?
A.Plants for Climate Action
B.Healthy Crops, Healthy Planet
C.Plant Biosecurity for Food Security
D.Green Agriculture for Future

Correct Answer: C. Plant Biosecurity for Food Security

Explanation: The theme of IDPH 2026 is 'Plant Biosecurity for Food Security'.

6Which country will host the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) in May 2026?
A.South Africa
B.Kenya
C.Egypt
D.India

Correct Answer: D. India

Explanation: India will host the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV).

7Who was appointed the first president of the National Federation of Churches in India (NFCI), launched in May 2026?
A.Archbishop Joseph D'Souza
B.Bishop Vincent Vinod Kumar
C.Father Anthonyraj Thumma
D.Cardinal Anthony Poola

Correct Answer: D. Cardinal Anthony Poola

Explanation: Cardinal Anthony Poola was appointed the first president of the NFCI.

8Kalwinder Parhi, honoured with the National Florence Nightingale Award 2026 for nearly three decades of nursing service, is associated with which union territory?
A.Ladakh
B.Lakshadweep
C.Sikkim
D.Delhi

Correct Answer: A. Ladakh

Explanation: Kalwinder Parhi is associated with Ladakh.

9The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) signed an MoU with which body to tackle 'mule accounts' and cyber fraud?
A.SIDBI
B.RBI
C.SEBI
D.SBI

Correct Answer: B. RBI

Explanation: I4C signed an MoU with the RBI to tackle cyber fraud.

10Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time in May 2026?
A.N. Rangasamy
B.V. Narayanasamy
C.A. Namassivayam
D.K. Kailashnathan

Correct Answer: A. N. Rangasamy

Explanation: N. Rangasamy took oath as Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time.

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