18 May 2026

Q1- AI-based helpbot “ABHAY” was launched by which organization?
A- RBI
B- NITI Aayog
C- CBI
D- DRDO
Answer: C) CBI
Q2- India and the Netherlands agreed to establish an Indo-Dutch Centre of Excellence for Flowers in which state?
A- Kerala
B- Karnataka
C- Tripura
D- Assam
Answer: C) Tripura
Q3- Tata Electronics signed an agreement with which Dutch company for the Dholera semiconductor project?
A- Philips
B- ASML
C- Nokia
D- Siemens
Answer: B) ASML
Q4- World AIDS Vaccine Day is observed every year on:
A- 15 May
B- 16 May
C- 17 May
D- 18 May
Answer: D) 18 May
Q5- India currently holds “Observer” status in which international forum?
A- NATO
B- Arctic Council
C- ASEAN
D- OPEC
Answer: B) Arctic Council
Q6- The Supreme Court directed Jharkhand to notify which wildlife sanctuary under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?
A- Simlipal
B- Saranda
C- Bandipur
D- Periyar
Answer: B) Saranda
Q7- Which exam was cancelled in 2026 due to an alleged paper leak?
A- JEE Main
B- CUET UG
C- NEET UG
D- CAT
Answer: C) NEET UG
Q8- The International Year of Millets (2023) was declared by:
A- WTO
B- FAO
C- UNESCO
D- United Nations
Answer: D) United Nations
Q9- Which currency recently touched a record low of around 96 per US dollar?
A- Yen
B- Euro
C- Indian Rupee
D- Yuan
Answer: C) Indian Rupee
Q10- Which sector was a major focus during the US nuclear industry delegation’s visit to India in May 2026?
A- Textile sector
B- Nuclear energy sector
C- Automobile sector
D- Tourism sector
Answer: B) Nuclear energy sector