Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Saturday, 23 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1Which Indian state became the first to create a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) portfolio at the cabinet level?
A.Karnataka
B.Tamil Nadu
C.Kerala
D.Maharashtra

Correct Answer: C. Kerala

Explanation: Kerala became the first state to create a dedicated AI portfolio at the cabinet level.

2In terms of the number of central government infrastructure projects, which state leads in India (as per 2026 data)?
A.Uttar Pradesh
B.Gujarat
C.Andhra Pradesh
D.Maharashtra

Correct Answer: D. Maharashtra

Explanation: Maharashtra leads in the number of central government infrastructure projects.

3Which state government launched the 'Shramamitra' app to directly connect daily wage, skilled and self-employed workers with employers?
A.Haryana
B.Rajasthan
C.Punjab
D.Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: A. Haryana

Explanation: The Haryana government launched the 'Shramamitra' app.

4The Simhastha Kumbh, for whose AI-based management Madhya Pradesh partnered with Google Cloud India, is scheduled to be held in which year?
A.2026
B.2027
C.2028
D.2029

Correct Answer: C. 2028

Explanation: The Simhastha Kumbh is scheduled to be held in 2028.

5On which date is 'Anti-Terrorism Day', observed in memory of former PM Rajiv Gandhi, marked every year in India?
A.21 May
B.22 May
C.23 May
D.24 May

Correct Answer: A. 21 May

Explanation: Anti-Terrorism Day is observed every year on 21 May.

6India is hosting the 68th session of the Governing Body meeting of the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) in which city?
A.Mumbai
B.Bengaluru
C.Chennai
D.New Delhi

Correct Answer: D. New Delhi

Explanation: India is hosting the 68th session of the APO Governing Body in New Delhi.

7Under which international organisation did India assume the chairmanship of the Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA) for 2026?
A.UNESCO
B.IAEA
C.World Bank
D.IMF

Correct Answer: B. IAEA

Explanation: India assumed the chairmanship of the RCA under the IAEA.

8The 'Indian War Memorial' inaugurated by Union Minister Rajnath Singh at Imjingak Park in 2026 is located in which country?
A.South Korea
B.China
C.Japan
D.Vietnam

Correct Answer: A. South Korea

Explanation: The 'Indian War Memorial' at Imjingak Park is located in South Korea.

9India recently launched ₹2,600 crore infrastructure projects linked to which river system?
A.Chenab river system
B.Brahmaputra system
C.Ganga system
D.Godavari system

Correct Answer: A. Chenab river system

Explanation: These ₹2,600 crore projects are linked to the Chenab river system.

10In May 2026, a 12th-century Hoysala-era 'Veeragallu' (hero stone) was discovered in which Indian state?
A.Kerala
B.Karnataka
C.Maharashtra
D.Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: B. Karnataka

Explanation: The 12th-century Hoysala-era 'Veeragallu' was discovered in Karnataka.

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