Current Affairs MCQ | 13 May 2026

1. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of West Bengal?
पश्चिम बंगाल का नया मुख्य सचिव किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?

A. Rajeev Kumar B. Manoj Kumar Agarwal C. Alapan Bandyopadhyay D. Vivek Kumar

✅ Correct Answer: B. Manoj Kumar Agarwal / मनोज कुमार अग्रवाल

Manoj Kumar Agarwal was appointed as the new Chief Secretary of West Bengal in May 2026.

2. Which new scheme will replace MGNREGA from July 1, 2026?
1 जुलाई 2026 से मनरेगा की जगह कौन सी नई योजना लागू होगी?

A. Gram Vikas Mission B. Rural Employment Scheme C. B-GRAM G D. Bharat Rozgar Mission

✅ Correct Answer: C. B-GRAM G

B-GRAM G stands for Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin.

3. Which two indigenous weapon systems were inducted into the Indian Army?
भारतीय सेना में कौन सी दो स्वदेशी हथियार प्रणालियाँ शामिल की गईं?

A. BrahMos and Akash B. Pinaka and NAG C. ULPGM and Agnika VTOL-1 FPV D. Tejas and Arjun

✅ Correct Answer: C. ULPGM and Agnika VTOL-1 FPV

These indigenous systems were inducted to strengthen the Indian Army’s strike capability.

4. Which AI chatbot was launched by the Supreme Court of India?
भारत के सर्वोच्च न्यायालय द्वारा कौन सा एआई चैटबॉट लॉन्च किया गया?

A. न्याय मित्र B. Su Sahay C. न्याय AI D. Court Assist

✅ Correct Answer: B. Su Sahay

Su Sahay AI chatbot helps users access Supreme Court case information easily.

5. Who won the bronze medal in women’s 48 kg category at Asian Weightlifting Championship 2026?
एशियाई भारोत्तोलन चैम्पियनशिप 2026 में महिलाओं के 48 किग्रा वर्ग में कांस्य पदक किसने जीता?

A. Mirabai Chanu B. Komal Kohar C. Sanjita Chanu D. Bindyarani Devi

✅ Correct Answer: B. Komal Kohar

Komal Kohar secured the bronze medal in the women’s 48 kg category.

6. Which country retained the top spot in ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings in May 2026?
मई 2026 में ICC पुरुष वनडे टीम रैंकिंग में किस देश ने शीर्ष स्थान बरकरार रखा?

A. Australia B. England C. India D. South Africa

✅ Correct Answer: C. India

India maintained its No.1 position in the ICC Men's ODI rankings.

7. Who won the gold medal in men's 74 kg freestyle category in Senior Open Ranking Wrestling Tournament?
सीनियर ओपन रैंकिंग कुश्ती टूर्नामेंट में पुरुषों के 74 किग्रा फ्रीस्टाइल वर्ग में स्वर्ण पदक किसने जीता?

A. Bajrang Punia B. Deepak Punia C. Yash Tushir D. Ravi Dahiya

✅ Correct Answer: C. Yash Tushir

Yash Tushir won the gold medal in the men's 74 kg freestyle category.

8. Annapurna Bhandaar scheme was launched by which state government?
'अन्नपूर्णा भंडार' योजना किस राज्य सरकार द्वारा शुरू की गई?

A. Bihar B. Odisha C. West Bengal D. Jharkhand

✅ Correct Answer: C. West Bengal

The Annapurna Bhandaar scheme was launched to provide financial assistance to women.

9. What is the cash prize amount given in the National Florence Nightingale Awards?
राष्ट्रीय फ्लोरेंस नाइटिंगेल पुरस्कार में कितनी नकद राशि दी जाती है?

A. ₹50,000 B. ₹75,000 C. ₹1,00,000 D. ₹2,00,000

✅ Correct Answer: C. ₹1,00,000

Awardees receive a medal, certificate, and ₹1 lakh cash prize.

10. Mission Sehat is a joint initiative of which institutions?
मिशन सेहत किन संस्थानों की संयुक्त पहल है?

A. ISRO and DRDO B. ICAR and ICMR C. AIIMS and NITI Aayog D. CSIR and IIT

✅ Correct Answer: B. ICAR and ICMR

Mission Sehat is jointly launched by ICAR and ICMR for better health and nutrition.

11. Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam?
असम के मुख्यमंत्री के रूप में किसने शपथ ली?

A. Sarbananda Sonowal B. Himanta Biswa Sarma C. Pijush Hazarika D. Biplab Deb

✅ Correct Answer: B. Himanta Biswa Sarma / हिमंत बिस्वा सरमा

Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam.

12. Who has been appointed as the new CMD of SAIL?
SAIL के नए CMD के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?

A. T.V. Narendran B. Amarendu Prakash C. Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda D. Soma Mondal

✅ Correct Answer: C. Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda / डॉ. अशोक कुमार पांडा

Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda was appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of SAIL.

13. Lavan Island is strategically located in which water body?
लावन द्वीप किस जल निकाय में स्थित है?

A. Arabian Sea B. Red Sea C. Persian Gulf D. Mediterranean Sea

✅ Correct Answer: C. Persian Gulf / फारस की खाड़ी

Lavan Island is strategically located in the Persian Gulf region.

14. Kukke Subramanya Temple is located in which state?
कुक्के सुब्रमण्यम मंदिर किस राज्य में स्थित है?

A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala C. Andhra Pradesh D. Karnataka

✅ Correct Answer: D. Karnataka / कर्नाटक

Kukke Subramanya Temple is a famous temple located in Karnataka.

15. What is the target area under micro-irrigation from 2025-26 to 2029?
2025-26 से 2029 तक सूक्ष्म सिंचाई के तहत कितना क्षेत्र लाने का लक्ष्य रखा गया है?

A. 50 lakh hectares B. 75 lakh hectares C. 100 lakh hectares D. 125 lakh hectares

✅ Correct Answer: C. 100 lakh hectares / 100 लाख हेक्टेयर

The government has targeted 100 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation under NMSA.

16. Who first established the Diwan-i-Arz in the Delhi Sultanate?
दिल्ली सल्तनत में दीवान-ए-अर्ज़ की स्थापना सबसे पहले किसने की?

A. Alauddin Khilji B. Iltutmish C. Ghiyas ud din Balban D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

✅ Correct Answer: C. Ghiyas ud din Balban / गयासुद्दीन बलबन

Balban established Diwan-i-Arz as a separate military department.

17. Which parliamentary committee is known as the twin sister of the Estimates Committee?
किस संसदीय समिति को प्राक्कलन समिति की जुड़वां बहन कहा जाता है?

A. Committee on Public Undertakings B. Rules Committee C. Public Accounts Committee D. Business Advisory Committee

✅ Correct Answer: C. Public Accounts Committee (PAC)

PAC is called the twin sister of the Estimates Committee because both examine government expenditure.

18. Bab-el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea to which water body?
बाब-अल-मंडेब जलडमरूमध्य लाल सागर को किस जल निकाय से जोड़ता है?

A. Arabian Sea B. Gulf of Oman C. Gulf of Aden D. Persian Gulf

✅ Correct Answer: C. Gulf of Aden / अदन की खाड़ी

Bab-el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.

19. The famous painting 'Bani Thani' belongs to which school of miniature painting?
'बणी-ठणी' पेंटिंग किस लघु चित्रकला शैली से संबंधित है?

A. Mughal School B. Bundi School C. Kishangarh School D. Kangra School

✅ Correct Answer: C. Kishangarh School / किशनगढ़ शैली

Bani Thani painting is a masterpiece of the Kishangarh School of miniature art.

20. Under which Article does the Supreme Court have the power to review its own judgments?
सुप्रीम कोर्ट को अपने निर्णयों की समीक्षा की शक्ति किस अनुच्छेद के तहत प्राप्त है?

A. Article 32 B. Article 136 C. Article 137 D. Article 142

✅ Correct Answer: C. Article 137 / अनुच्छेद 137

Article 137 empowers the Supreme Court of India to review its own judgments or orders.