Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Thursday, 28 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1Which flagship welfare scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment focuses on the socio-economic upliftment of Scheduled Caste communities through targeted interventions?
A.PM-JANMAN
B.PM-AJAY
C.DAY-NRLM
D.PM-JVK

Correct Answer: B. PM-AJAY

Explanation: PM-AJAY (Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana) focuses on upliftment of SC communities.

2After a gap of 188 years, the rare species Vaccinium piliferum was recently rediscovered in which state?
A.Assam
B.Meghalaya
C.Nagaland
D.Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: D. Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation: Vaccinium piliferum was rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after 188 years.

3Which country formally began tourism cooperation under its BRICS 2026 chairmanship through the first Tourism Working Group meeting?
A.China
B.Brazil
C.India
D.Russia

Correct Answer: C. India

Explanation: India began tourism cooperation under its BRICS 2026 chairmanship with the first Tourism Working Group meeting.

4Which Indian state recently launched 'Project Zero' as an anti-corruption initiative?
A.Tamil Nadu
B.Karnataka
C.Kerala
D.Telangana

Correct Answer: C. Kerala

Explanation: Kerala launched 'Project Zero' as an anti-corruption initiative.

5The Loktak protocluster is named after which of the following?
A.Loktak River
B.Loktak Valley
C.Loktak Hills
D.Loktak Lake

Correct Answer: D. Loktak Lake

Explanation: The Loktak protocluster is named after the Loktak Lake in Manipur.

6Oil India Limited recently discovered natural gas in which area of Rajasthan?
A.Dandewala field
B.Jaisalmer field
C.Barmer field
D.Sanu field

Correct Answer: A. Dandewala field

Explanation: Oil India Limited discovered natural gas in the Dandewala field of Rajasthan.

7Where was the Medical Archives Museum inaugurated in May 2026?
A.Thiruvananthapuram
B.Kochi
C.Kozhikode
D.Kollam

Correct Answer: A. Thiruvananthapuram

Explanation: The Medical Archives Museum was inaugurated in Thiruvananthapuram.

8Who has been nominated for the Padma Vibhushan (2026) in Hindustani classical music?
A.Amjad Ali Khan
B.N. Rajam
C.L. Subramaniam
D.T.M. Krishna

Correct Answer: B. N. Rajam

Explanation: N. Rajam was nominated for the Padma Vibhushan (2026) in Hindustani classical music.

9What is the new Indian men's pole vault national record (2026) set by Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar?
A.5.40 metres
B.5.42 metres
C.5.43 metres
D.5.45 metres

Correct Answer: D. 5.45 metres

Explanation: The new Indian men's pole vault national record is 5.45 metres.

10What is the name of the body notified to regulate governance standards of sports organisations in India?
A.National Sports Board
B.National Sports Authority
C.National Sports Council
D.Sports Regulatory Commission

Correct Answer: A. National Sports Board

Explanation: The 'National Sports Board' was notified to regulate governance standards of sports organisations.

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