9 May 2026

Q1- Which country held the 10th Defence Policy Talks with India on 8 May 2026?
A- Japan
B- Australia
C- France
D- Russia
Answer: B) Australia
Q2- Europe Day is observed every year on which date?
A- 1 May
B- 5 June
C- 9 May
D- 15 August
Answer: C) 9 May
Q3- The Schuman Declaration, associated with Europe Day, was made in which year?
A- 1945
B- 1950
C- 1962
D- 1975
Answer: B) 1950
Q4- Which telescope recently studied the rocky exoplanet LHS 3844 b (Kuaꞌkua)?
A- Hubble Space Telescope
B- Chandrayaan Orbiter
C- James Webb Space Telescope
D- Voyager-1
Answer: C) James Webb Space Telescope
Q5- India’s first 2G ethanol plant, highlighted in current affairs, is located in:
A- Jaipur
B- Bathinda
C- Kanpur
D- Ranchi
Answer: B) Bathinda
Q6- Which bank introduced Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs) in India?
A- SBI
B- NABARD
C- RBI
D- SIDBI
Answer: C) RBI
Q7- Who was appointed as India’s 3rd Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in May 2026?
A- General Manoj Pande
B- Lt General NS Raja Subramani
C- General Bipin Rawat
D- Admiral Dinesh Tripathi
Answer: B) Lt General NS Raja Subramani
Q8- Which IPL franchise announced the “Pink Promise Match” initiative in May 2026?
A- Chennai Super Kings
B- Mumbai Indians
C- Rajasthan Royals
D- Gujarat Titans
Answer: C) Rajasthan Royals
Q9- According to reports released in May 2026, India’s retail inflation in April 2026 stood at approximately:
A- 2.1%
B- 3.48%
C- 5.2%
D- 6.8%
Answer: B) 3.48%
Q10- The European Union currently has how many member countries after Brexit?
A- 25
B- 26
C- 27
D- 28
Answer: C) 27