UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 19 May 2026 – Daily MCQs for Prelims 2026
Test your preparation with today’s MCQs based on 19 May 2026 current affairs.
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Question 1
Q. Which of the following best describes the ‘mother of all deals’ announced in May 2026?
(a) India-US defence procurement deal
(b) India-EU Free Trade Agreement to be signed by end of 2026
(c) India-China border resolution pact
(d) India-Russia energy security agreement
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Ursula von der Leyen called the India-EU FTA the ‘mother of all deals’ at the Gothenburg roundtable alongside PM Modi.
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Question 2
Q. Under which Article of the Constitution was the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026 promulgated?
(a) Article 72
(b) Article 123
(c) Article 213
(d) Article 368
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Article 123 empowers the President to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session. Article 213 is for state Governors.
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Question 3
Q. Consider the following statements regarding UAPA:
- The conviction rate in UAPA cases across India between 2019-2023 was 10-15%
- Section 43D(5) of UAPA imposes restrictions on granting bail
- UAPA was enacted in 1967
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (b)
Explanation: The NCRB data cited by SC showed conviction rate of 2-6%, not 10-15%.
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Question 4
Q. The Supreme Court decided to hear cases through video conference on which days of the week?
(a) Saturday and Sunday
(b) Monday and Friday
(c) Tuesday and Thursday
(d) Wednesday and Saturday
Ans: (b)
Explanation: The SC decided to hear cases via VC on Mondays and Fridays, days reserved for miscellaneous matters.
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Question 5
Q. The International Health Regulations (2005) are associated with which international organization?
(a) World Bank
(b) World Health Organization
(c) World Trade Organization
(d) United Nations Development Programme
Ans: (b)
Explanation: IHR (2005) is a legally binding instrument under the WHO Constitution for global health security.
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Question 6
Q. Which of the following is NOT a reform introduced by UPSC for Prelims 2026?
(a) Provisional answer key immediately after exam
(b) AI-based face authentication at centres
(c) Introduction of negative marking for all questions
(d) Restrictions on repeated attempts by serving officers
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Negative marking already existed; it is not a new reform for 2026.
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Question 7
Q. The Strait of Hormuz connects which two water bodies?
(a) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
(b) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
(c) Mediterranean and Red Sea
(d) Black Sea and Mediterranean
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman — a critical chokepoint for global oil trade.
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Question 8
Q. India operates which type of exchange rate regime?
(a) Free floating
(b) Managed floating
(c) Fixed exchange rate
(d) Currency board
Ans: (b)
Explanation: India follows a managed floating exchange rate regime where RBI intervenes to manage volatility.
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Question 9
Q. A scramjet engine differs from a ramjet engine in that:
(a) Scramjet operates at subsonic combustion while ramjet operates at supersonic
(b) Scramjet operates at supersonic combustion while ramjet operates at subsonic
(c) Scramjet uses rockets for thrust while ramjet uses air-breathing
(d) Scramjet can only be used in ballistic missiles
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Scramjets maintain supersonic combustion throughout, while ramjets slow air to subsonic speeds before combustion.
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Question 10
Q. Which of the following states is developing a 500-acre electronics manufacturing cluster at IMT Sohna?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Haryana
(d) Gujarat
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Haryana is developing the electronics cluster at IMT Sohna under its ESDM Policy 2026.
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Question 11
Q. Which ministry is primarily responsible for the floating solar battery storage scheme approved by the EFC?
(a) Ministry of Power
(b) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(c) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(d) Ministry of Finance
Ans: (b)
Explanation: MNRE is the nodal ministry for the scheme, which was approved by the EFC of the Finance Ministry.
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Question 12
Q. The RBI’s surplus transfer to the government is governed by which framework?
(a) Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act
(b) Economic Capital Framework
(c) Monetary Policy Framework Agreement
(d) Inflation Targeting Framework
Ans: (b)
Explanation: The ECF, based on the Bimal Jalan Committee, determines the RBI’s risk provisioning and surplus transfer.
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Question 13
Q. Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to current inflationary pressures in India?
(a) Surge in crude oil prices
(b) Rupee depreciation
(c) Increase in GST rates
(d) Higher input costs for manufacturing
Ans: (c)
Explanation: There has been no recent increase in GST rates. The inflationary pressures are from imported sources (oil, rupee) and domestic pass-through.
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Question 14
Q. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was enacted in which year?
(a) 2014
(b) 2015
(c) 2016
(d) 2017
Ans: (c)
Explanation: IBC was enacted in May 2016 and has been instrumental in NPA resolution.
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