Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Friday, 29 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1Which bank was recently honoured by the PFRDA for outstanding performance under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?
A.Karnataka Bank
B.Canara Bank
C.Karnataka Gramin Bank
D.State Bank of India

Correct Answer: C. Karnataka Gramin Bank

Explanation: Karnataka Gramin Bank was honoured by the PFRDA for outstanding performance under the APY.

2The countdown programme for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 will be held at which UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A.Hampi Temple
B.Sun Temple, Konark
C.Khajuraho Temple
D.Mahabodhi Temple

Correct Answer: C. Khajuraho Temple

Explanation: The IDY 2026 countdown programme will be held at the Khajuraho Temple.

3The Supreme Court recently ruled in favour of applying which GST rate on online gaming companies?
A.5%
B.12%
C.18%
D.28%

Correct Answer: D. 28%

Explanation: The Supreme Court ruled in favour of applying 28% GST on online gaming companies.

4Which state directed the implementation of the "Farm to Home" model for direct delivery of agricultural produce?
A.Andhra Pradesh
B.Karnataka
C.Telangana
D.Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: A. Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: Andhra Pradesh directed the implementation of the "Farm to Home" model.

5Recently, India ranked at which position in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of operational data centre capacity?
A.First
B.Second
C.Third
D.Fourth

Correct Answer: B. Second

Explanation: India ranked second in the Asia-Pacific region in operational data centre capacity.

6NASA's 'Moon Base' initiative, in the news in 2026, aims to establish a long-term human presence at which location on the Moon?
A.South Pole of the Moon
B.Equatorial region of the Moon
C.Sea of Tranquility
D.North Pole of the Moon

Correct Answer: A. South Pole of the Moon

Explanation: NASA's 'Moon Base' initiative aims to establish human presence at the Moon's South Pole.

7In 2026, which northeastern Indian state became the first to pass a 'Uniform Civil Code Bill'?
A.Meghalaya
B.Assam
C.Tripura
D.Manipur

Correct Answer: B. Assam

Explanation: Assam became the first northeastern state to pass a 'Uniform Civil Code Bill'.

8On which date did SIDBI celebrate its 37th Foundation Day in 2026?
A.25 May 2026
B.26 May 2026
C.27 May 2026
D.28 May 2026

Correct Answer: A. 25 May 2026

Explanation: SIDBI celebrated its 37th Foundation Day on 25 May in 2026.

9Who was appointed chairperson of the high-level committee on demographic change constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2026?
A.Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
B.Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
C.Justice Abhay Manohar Khanwilkar
D.Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar

Correct Answer: D. Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar

Explanation: Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar was appointed chairperson of the high-level committee on demographic change.

10In 2026, which state government constituted a special environmental protection task force to control pollution in the Godavari and other major rivers?
A.Maharashtra
B.Telangana
C.Andhra Pradesh
D.Karnataka

Correct Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government constituted a special environmental protection task force for the Godavari and other rivers.

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