Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Wednesday, 20 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1WHO declared a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern' (PHEIC) due to the spread of which viral disease in the DRC and Uganda?
A.Zika
B.Dengue
C.Ebola
D.Nipah

Correct Answer: C. Ebola

Explanation: WHO declared a PHEIC due to the spread of Ebola in the DRC and Uganda.

2The 'Investment Fluctuation Reserve' (IFR) requirement recently removed by the RBI mainly applied to which of the following?
A.Commercial banks
B.Public distribution system
C.Cooperative societies
D.Insurance companies

Correct Answer: A. Commercial banks

Explanation: The IFR requirement mainly applied to commercial banks.

3Which state has decided to implement the Anand Marriage Act, 1909 from 1 June 2026?
A.Uttarakhand
B.Haryana
C.Punjab
D.Sikkim

Correct Answer: D. Sikkim

Explanation: Sikkim decided to implement the Anand Marriage Act, 1909 from 1 June 2026.

4In which city was PM Narendra Modi honoured with the 'Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit'?
A.Bergen
B.Oslo
C.Tromsø
D.Stavanger

Correct Answer: B. Oslo

Explanation: PM Modi was honoured with this award in Oslo.

5Which of the following is the theme of International Museum Day 2026?
A.Museums for Peace and Unity
B.Protecting Cultural Heritage
C.Museums Uniting a Divided World
D.Digital Museums for Future

Correct Answer: C. Museums Uniting a Divided World

Explanation: The theme of International Museum Day 2026 is 'Museums Uniting a Divided World'.

6Under the RTI Act, 2005, the Central Information Commission ruled that the BCCI is not a:
A.Statutory body
B.Public authority
C.Constitutional body
D.Regulatory body

Correct Answer: B. Public authority

Explanation: The CIC ruled that the BCCI is not a 'public authority' under the RTI Act.

7During an official visit to which country was PM Narendra Modi honoured with the Royal Order of the Polar Star?
A.Norway
B.Denmark
C.Finland
D.Sweden

Correct Answer: D. Sweden

Explanation: PM Modi was honoured with the Royal Order of the Polar Star during his visit to Sweden.

8India signed a Letter of Intent for technical cooperation on the Kalpasar project with which country?
A.Netherlands
B.France
C.Germany
D.Denmark

Correct Answer: A. Netherlands

Explanation: India signed a Letter of Intent with the Netherlands on the Kalpasar project.

9On which date is World AIDS Vaccine Day observed every year?
A.15 May
B.16 May
C.17 May
D.18 May

Correct Answer: D. 18 May

Explanation: World AIDS Vaccine Day is observed every year on 18 May.

10According to CWC data (May 2026), how many reservoirs were reported to be below the normal storage limit (below 50%)?
A.Thirteen
B.Nineteen
C.Seventeen
D.Eighteen

Correct Answer: A. Thirteen

Explanation: According to CWC data (May 2026), thirteen reservoirs were reported below the normal storage limit.

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