Current Affairs MCQ - 17 May 2026

1. Who was elected as the Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly?
बंगाल विधानसभा के अध्यक्ष के रूप में किसे चुना गया?

A. Suvendu Adhikari B. Rathindra Bose C. Manoj Kumar D. Amit Shah

Correct Answer: B. Rathindra Bose / रथींद्र बोस

Rathindra Bose was elected as the Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly in 2026.

2. In which state is the AMCA infrastructure project being built?
AMCA अवसंरचना परियोजना किस राज्य में बनाई जा रही है?

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

Correct Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेश

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) infrastructure project is being developed in Andhra Pradesh.

3. Which disputed site in Madhya Pradesh was declared a 'Vagdevi Temple'?
मध्य प्रदेश में किस विवादित स्थल को 'वाग्देवी मंदिर' घोषित किया गया?

A. Bhojshala Complex B. Khajuraho Temple C. Mahakal Temple D. Sanchi Stupa

Correct Answer: A. Bhojshala Complex / भोजशाला परिसर

The High Court declared Bhojshala Complex as a Vagdevi (Saraswati) Temple.

4. India's new 'Drone City' is being established in which city?
भारत की नई 'ड्रोन सिटी' किस शहर में स्थापित की जा रही है?

A. Visakhapatnam B. Amaravati C. Kurnool D. Tirupati

Correct Answer: C. Kurnool / कर्नूल

Eight drone companies are jointly developing India's new Drone City in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

5. What is India's national aquatic animal?
भारत का राष्ट्रीय जलीय जीव कौन-सा है?

A. Blue Whale B. Crocodile C. Ganges Dolphin D. Sea Turtle

Correct Answer: C. Ganges Dolphin / गंगा डॉल्फिन

The Ganges Dolphin is the national aquatic animal of India.

6. How many member countries does the United Nations currently have?
वर्तमान में संयुक्त राष्ट्र संघ के कुल कितने सदस्य देश हैं?

A. 191 B. 192 C. 193 D. 195

Correct Answer: C. 193

The United Nations currently has 193 member countries.

7. Which country signed an agreement with India to build strategic petroleum reserves?
भारत ने रणनीतिक पेट्रोलियम भंडार बनाने के लिए किस देश के साथ समझौता किया?

A. Saudi Arabia B. UAE C. Qatar D. Oman

Correct Answer: B. UAE / यूएई

India signed an agreement with the UAE for building strategic petroleum reserves.

8. How many medals did India win at the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026?
एशियाई मुक्केबाजी U15 चैंपियनशिप 2026 में भारत ने कितने पदक जीते?

A. 25 B. 26 C. 27 D. 28

Correct Answer: C. 27

India secured a total of 27 medals at the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026.

9. Which organization launched 'Project Saksham'?
'प्रोजेक्ट सक्षम' किस संगठन द्वारा लॉन्च किया गया?

A. ISRO B. DRDO C. NITI Aayog D. NHAI

Correct Answer: D. NHAI / भारतीय राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग प्राधिकरण

Project Saksham was launched by NHAI to empower rural women through skill development.

10. What is the name of the AI-based helpbot launched by CBI?
CBI द्वारा लॉन्च किए गए AI आधारित हेल्पबॉट का नाम क्या है?

A. SURAKSHA B. ABHAY C. RAKSHAK D. SATARK

Correct Answer: B. ABHAY / अभय

The CBI launched the AI-powered helpbot 'ABHAY' to verify the authenticity of notices.

11. Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
चपराला वन्यजीव अभयारण्य किस राज्य में स्थित है?

A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra C. Madhya Pradesh D. Chhattisgarh

Correct Answer: B. Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र

Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Maharashtra.

12. Where was the ITU Council 2026 meeting held?
ITU परिषद 2026 की बैठक कहाँ आयोजित की गई?

A. Paris B. Vienna C. Geneva D. London

Correct Answer: C. Geneva, Switzerland / जेनेवा, स्विट्जरलैंड

The ITU Council 2026 meeting was held in Geneva, Switzerland.