Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Friday, 22 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1Serving as the Director of IIT Kanpur, who was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society on 20 May 2026?
A.Manindra Agrawal
B.Neeraj Kayal
C.Nitin Saxena
D.Raj Reddy

Correct Answer: A. Manindra Agrawal

Explanation: IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.

2Which award did PM Narendra Modi recently receive at the FAO headquarters in Rome?
A.World Food Medal
B.Agricola Medal
C.Green Revolution Award
D.FAO Leadership Award

Correct Answer: B. Agricola Medal

Explanation: PM Modi received the 'Agricola Medal' at the FAO headquarters in Rome.

3The Order of Mapungubwe, awarded in 2026 to Professor Salim Abdool Karim and Professor Keertan Dheda, is the highest civilian honour of which country?
A.Kenya
B.Nigeria
C.Egypt
D.South Africa

Correct Answer: D. South Africa

Explanation: The Order of Mapungubwe is the highest civilian honour of South Africa.

4Who was appointed Additional Secretary and Officer on Special Duty to the Kerala Chief Minister in May 2026?
A.V. Muraleedharan
B.N.S.K. Umesh
C.K.M. Abraham
D.T.K. Jose

Correct Answer: B. N.S.K. Umesh

Explanation: N.S.K. Umesh was appointed Additional Secretary and OSD to the Kerala Chief Minister.

5On which day was 'World Bee Day' observed in May 2026?
A.18 May
B.19 May
C.20 May
D.21 May

Correct Answer: C. 20 May

Explanation: World Bee Day is observed every year on 20 May.

6PRAGATI 2026, a multinational military exercise, was held in which state?
A.Meghalaya
B.Assam
C.Manipur
D.Nagaland

Correct Answer: A. Meghalaya

Explanation: The PRAGATI 2026 military exercise was held in Meghalaya.

7The United Nations revised its GDP growth projection for India for 2026 to what percentage?
A.5.2%
B.7.1%
C.4.9%
D.6.4%

Correct Answer: D. 6.4%

Explanation: The UN revised India's GDP growth projection for 2026 to 6.4%.

8With which country did India sign an MoU on defence cooperation in 2026?
A.Japan
B.South Korea
C.China
D.Vietnam

Correct Answer: B. South Korea

Explanation: India signed an MoU on defence cooperation with South Korea.

9Which country will host the 52nd G7 Summit in 2026, to which India has been invited?
A.France
B.Italy
C.Germany
D.Japan

Correct Answer: A. France

Explanation: France will host the 52nd G7 Summit in 2026.

10Which country is collaborating with India on the Venus Orbiter Mission for the development of the Venus Neutrals Analyser (VNA)?
A.Japan
B.Canada
C.Sweden
D.Australia

Correct Answer: C. Sweden

Explanation: Sweden is collaborating with India on the Venus Neutrals Analyser (VNA).

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