Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Saturday, 30 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1Under the ULLAS initiative, which state was recently declared India's fifth fully literate state?
A.Mizoram
B.Goa
C.Tripura
D.Sikkim

Correct Answer: D. Sikkim

Explanation: Under the ULLAS initiative, Sikkim was declared India's fifth fully literate state.

2Which city has been chosen as the main venue for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026?
A.Delhi
B.Mumbai
C.Kolkata
D.Chennai

Correct Answer: C. Kolkata

Explanation: Kolkata was chosen as the main venue for the International Day of Yoga 2026.

3Which medal will be posthumously awarded by the UN to Indian peacekeepers Lance Havildar Harbhajan Singh and Naib Subedar Sujeet Kumar Pradhan?
A.Blue Helmet Medal
B.Dag Hammarskjöld Medal
C.UN Peace Medal
D.Gallantry Medal

Correct Answer: B. Dag Hammarskjöld Medal

Explanation: The UN will posthumously award these peacekeepers the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal.

4India's first solar energy projects operated by women's self-help groups were launched in which state?
A.Karnataka
B.Andhra Pradesh
C.Telangana
D.Odisha

Correct Answer: C. Telangana

Explanation: India's first solar projects run by women's self-help groups were launched in Telangana.

5According to Sample Registration System data, which state recorded the lowest total fertility rate (TFR) in 2024?
A.Delhi
B.Tamil Nadu
C.Kerala
D.West Bengal

Correct Answer: A. Delhi

Explanation: According to the Sample Registration System, Delhi recorded the lowest TFR in 2024.

6Bashir Badr, recently in the news, who passed away at the age of 91, was known as a:
A.Politician
B.Urdu poet
C.Scientist
D.Historian

Correct Answer: B. Urdu poet

Explanation: Bashir Badr was known as a renowned Urdu poet (shayar).

7In 2026, the 'President's Colours' was awarded to the police force of which state?
A.Assam Police
B.Tripura Police
C.Sikkim Police
D.Meghalaya Police

Correct Answer: C. Sikkim Police

Explanation: In 2026, the Sikkim Police was awarded the 'President's Colours'.

8In which state was the ₹236 crore "Mission Queen Pineapple" launched to develop the value chain of the GI-tagged 'Queen Pineapple'?
A.Tripura
B.Meghalaya
C.Assam
D.Mizoram

Correct Answer: A. Tripura

Explanation: The ₹236 crore "Mission Queen Pineapple" was launched in Tripura.

9The recently deceased veteran Olympian Shyam Lal Meena was associated with which sport?
A.Boxing
B.Wrestling
C.Shooting
D.Archery

Correct Answer: D. Archery

Explanation: Veteran Olympian Shyam Lal Meena was associated with archery.

10In May 2026, which institute signed three contracts with the Indian Air Force for predictive maintenance technologies for the Su-30MKI fleet?
A.IIT Madras
B.IIT Delhi
C.IIT Bombay
D.IIT Kanpur

Correct Answer: C. IIT Bombay

Explanation: IIT Bombay signed three contracts with the IAF for predictive maintenance of the Su-30MKI fleet.

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