21 May 2026

Q1- India will host the 68th session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body in which city?
A- Mumbai
B- New Delhi
C- Bengaluru
D- Hyderabad
Answer: B) New Delhi
Q2- Who won the Italian Open 2026 men’s singles title?
A- Novak Djokovic
B- Carlos Alcaraz
C- Jannik Sinner
D- Daniil Medvedev
Answer: C) Jannik Sinner
Q3- Gunveer Singh was recently appointed as Executive Director of which institution?
A- SEBI
B- NABARD
C- RBI
D- SIDBI
Answer: C) RBI
Q4- Multilateral Exercise “PRAGATI 2026” commenced in which Indian state?
A- Assam
B- Meghalaya
C- Arunachal Pradesh
D- Sikkim
Answer: B) Meghalaya
Q5- Which country recently joined India’s Shukrayaan Venus Mission collaboration?
A- France
B- Japan
C- Sweden
D- Germany
Answer: C) Sweden
Q6- UPSC announced that the provisional answer key for Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 will be released:
A- After final results
B- After interview stage
C- Immediately after prelims exam
D- Before mains exam
Answer: C) Immediately after prelims exam
Q7- UPSC has introduced which technology-based reform for CSE 2026 evaluation?
A- Blockchain verification
B- AI-based checks
C- Facial recognition scoring
D- Quantum computing analysis
Answer: B) AI-based checks
Q8- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is primarily associated with:
A- Defence cooperation
B- Cultural exchange
C- Productivity enhancement and economic development
D- Space research
Answer: C) Productivity enhancement and economic development
Q9- India’s Shukrayaan Mission is related to the exploration of which planet?
A- Mars
B- Jupiter
C- Venus
D- Saturn
Answer: C) Venus
Q10- Current affairs are especially important for which examinations?
A- UPSC
B- SSC
C- Banking
D- All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above