Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Monday, 18 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1In May 2026, the Government of India submitted before the Supreme Court that Article 25(1) of the Constitution mainly guarantees which of the following?
A.Freedom of conscience and freedom of religion
B.Equality of opportunity in public employment
C.Right to property and legal ownership rights
D.Right to education and access to learning

Correct Answer: A. Freedom of conscience and freedom of religion

Explanation: Article 25(1) guarantees freedom of conscience and the freedom to profess, practise and propagate religion.

2What is India's rank in the Henley Passport Index 2026?
A.75th
B.78th
C.84th
D.88th

Correct Answer: B. 78th

Explanation: India ranks 78th in the Henley Passport Index 2026.

3In which national park did India release its first satellite-tagged Ganga soft-shell turtle?
A.Sundarbans National Park
B.Bhitarkanika National Park
C.Keoladeo National Park
D.Kaziranga National Park

Correct Answer: D. Kaziranga National Park

Explanation: India released its first satellite-tagged Ganga soft-shell turtle in Kaziranga National Park.

4Who was elected as the President of the South Asian Weightlifting Federation (SAWF)?
A.Sahdev Yadav
B.Bindra Singh
C.Narinder Batra
D.Pullela Gopichand

Correct Answer: A. Sahdev Yadav

Explanation: Sahdev Yadav was elected President of the SAWF.

5Who was elected as the Speaker of the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly in 2026?
A.Tapas Roy
B.Suvendu Adhikari
C.Rathindra Bose
D.Firhad Hakim

Correct Answer: C. Rathindra Bose

Explanation: Rathindra Bose was elected Speaker of the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

6India's AI-powered combat aircraft 'Kaal Bhairav' will be manufactured in which country?
A.Portugal
B.France
C.Germany
D.Italy

Correct Answer: A. Portugal

Explanation: The 'Kaal Bhairav' AI-powered combat aircraft will be manufactured in Portugal.

7With which country did India sign an MoU on strategic petroleum reserves in 2026?
A.Saudi Arabia
B.Qatar
C.Iran
D.United Arab Emirates

Correct Answer: D. United Arab Emirates

Explanation: India signed an MoU on strategic petroleum reserves with the United Arab Emirates.

8On which day of May is National Endangered Species Day observed every year?
A.First Friday
B.Second Friday
C.Third Friday
D.Fourth Friday

Correct Answer: C. Third Friday

Explanation: National Endangered Species Day is observed on the third Friday of May.

9The Mahe Tokpo-Raldo irrigation canal, recently inaugurated in 2026, is located in which region?
A.Himachal Pradesh
B.Ladakh
C.Uttarakhand
D.Sikkim

Correct Answer: B. Ladakh

Explanation: The Mahe Tokpo-Raldo irrigation canal is located in Ladakh.

10In which country did P. Kumaran assume charge as India's designated High Commissioner in May 2026?
A.Germany
B.France
C.USA
D.United Kingdom

Correct Answer: D. United Kingdom

Explanation: P. Kumaran assumed charge as India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

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