20 May CA — ca quiz Current Affairs

10 Questions • 5 Minutes • Current Affairs Mock Test in Hindi and English

Sample Questions from this Test

Question 1:

The Kalpsar Project recently saw a Letter of Intent signed between India and which country?
A.Australia
B.Netherlands
C.Singapore
D.Denmark

• India and Netherlands signed a Letter of Intent on 17 May 2026 for the Kalpsar Project.

• Kalpsar Project aims to create the world's largest man-made freshwater reservoir in Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat.

• The dam will be 30 km long and collect fresh water from Narmada, Tapti, Mahi, and Sabarmati rivers.

• Benefits: 10 million hectares irrigation, 9 districts & 42 talukas coverage, distance between South Gujarat and Saurashtra reduced from 240 km to 60 km.

• Netherlands chosen for its water management expertise and famous Afsluitdijk Dam technology (converted seawater to freshwater lakes).

Question 2:

Consider the following statements about West Bengal's age limit policy for government jobs:
1. West Bengal increased the maximum age limit by 5 years for all categories of state government jobs.
2. For Group A posts, the age limit was increased from 36 to 41 years.
3. The policy is effective from 11 May 2026.
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A.Only 1 and 2
B.Only 2 and 3
C.All 1, 2 and 3
D.Only 1

• All three statements are correct regarding West Bengal's age limit extension policy.

• Age limits increased: Group A (36→41), Group B (39→44), Group C (40→45).

• For posts under PSC and other bodies, age limit is fixed at 45 years.

• Policy applies to all categories of state government jobs.

• This was done to address recruitment delays and provide opportunities to candidates who faced delays due to administrative issues.

Question 3:

Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Bhuvneshwar Kumar Khanduri passed away in May 2026. He was a three-time Lok Sabha member and held which ministerial position?
A.Defence Minister
B.Road Transport & Highways Minister
C.External Affairs Minister
D.Commerce Minister

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar Khanduri was Road Transport and Highways Minister (State) during his tenure.

• He was a retired Major General who served 36 years in the Indian Army (1954-1990).

• Khanduri was awarded the Ati Visist Seva Medal in 1982 for distinguished service.

• He joined BJP in 1991 and served as Uttarakhand CM from 2005-2007.

• His death marked the end of an era in Uttarakhand politics at the age of 91.

Question 4:

The 79th World Health Assembly is being held in which city and what is its theme for 2026?
A.New York, USA - Theme: Universal Health Coverage
B.Geneva, Switzerland - Theme: Reshaping Global Health - A Shared Responsibility
C.Geneva, Switzerland - Theme: Health for All by 2030
D.Vienna, Austria - Theme: Pandemic Preparedness

• 79th World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland from 18-23 May 2026.

• Theme: 'Reshaping Global Health - A Shared Responsibility'.

• WHO Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.

• Participants: Health ministers, diplomats, and public health experts from 165+ countries.

• Discussions: Disease control, universal health coverage, current issues like Ebola outbreak and Hanta virus.

Question 5:

From 1 June 2026, which Indian state will implement the Anand Vivaah Act 1909 to facilitate Sikh marriages?
A.Punjab
B.Sikkim
C.Haryana
D.Himachal Pradesh

• Sikkim will implement the Anand Vivaah Act 1909 from 1 June 2026 (effective 11 May 2026 for registration).

• This allows Sikh couples to register marriages under their own specific legal framework instead of Hindu Marriage Act 1955.

• Supreme Court directed this in Amanjot Singh Chadda vs Union of India case (September 2025).

• Benefits: Sikh community gets distinct legal identity, easier registration, and removal of administrative gaps.

• Sikh Gurdwara Marriage Registration Rules 2026 were notified by Sikkim government.

Question 6:

Consider the following statements about Uttarakhand's recent initiatives:
1. Uttarakhand was the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
2. Uttarakhand secured the top rank in ICGS (Inner City Government Services) ranking for police.
3. Uttarakhand launched the first yoga policy among Indian states.
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 1 and 2
C.Only 2 and 3
D.All 1, 2 and 3

• Statement 1 ✓ CORRECT: Uttarakhand was the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

• Statement 2 ✓ CORRECT: Uttarakhand's police secured 1st position in ICGS (Inner City Government Services) ranking - a national evaluation.

• Statement 3 ✓ CORRECT: Uttarakhand was the first state to launch a Yoga Policy in India.

• Other Uttarakhand achievements: Operation Bamboo Bucket (wildlife conservation), two rope-way projects approved (Sonprayag-Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib).

Question 7:

Meenapara Patha Utsav 2026 was recently inaugurated in Odisha. By which state official was it inaugurated and in which city?
A.CM Mohan Charan Manjhi in Bhubaneswar
B.Deputy CM Parvati Parida in Puri
C.Governor Hari Babu Kambhapati in Cuttack
D.CM Mohan Charan Manjhi in Puri

• Odisha Deputy CM Parvati Parida inaugurated Meenapara Patha Utsav 2026 on 17 May 2026 in Puri.

• During the inauguration, Utkars Meenapara jersey, cap, medal and mascot were unveiled.

• The event included marathon, sports, music and dance competitions and university-level development debates.

• Puri is famous for Jagannath Temple and Rath Yatra (chariot festival).

• 'Meenapara' means village enriched by fish (Meena = fish, Patra = village in local dialect).

Question 8:

The Women Empowerment Committee was recently constituted. Consider the statements:
1. Dr. Daggubati Purandareswari is the chairperson of the Women Empowerment Committee.
2. The committee has a total of 28 members (18 from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya Sabha).
3. The committee was constituted for 2024-25.
Which is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 1 and 2
C.Only 2 and 3
D.All three

• Statement 1 is correct: Dr. Daggubati Purandareswari is the chairperson.

• Statement 2 is correct: 28 members total (18 from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya Sabha), effective from 21 April 2026.

• Statement 3 is INCORRECT: Committee was constituted for 2026-27, NOT 2024-25.

• Notable members include Hema Malini, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Ikra Chaudhri (Lok Sabha); Sudha Murty, PT Usha, Swati Maliwal (Rajya Sabha).

• Committee's role: Review welfare, security, education, and health of women across India.

Question 9:

Squadron Leader Shanya became a historic figure in the Indian Air Force. What distinction did she achieve?
A.First female fighter pilot of IAF
B.First female Category A Flying Instructor of IAF
C.First female combat helicopter pilot
D.First female air traffic controller

• Squadron Leader Shanya became India's first female Category A Flying Instructor after training at Flying Instructor School, Tambaram.

• Category A is the highest flying instructor qualification in the Indian Air Force.

• She will now train new fighter pilots in aerial operations.

• Other pioneering women pilots: Bhavana Kanth, Avni Chaturvedi, Mohana Singh (first women fighter pilots group, 2016), Shivangi Singh (first to fly Rafale aircraft).

• This achievement marks a significant milestone in women's participation in IAF.

Question 10:

Saurabh Vijay was recently appointed as which position and when?
A.CEO of UIDAI on 16 May 2026
B.CEO of UIDAI on 18 May 2026
C.Director of NITI Aayog on 17 May 2026
D.RBI Deputy Governor on 18 May 2026

• Saurabh Vijay was appointed CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of UIDAI on 18 May 2026.

• UIDAI: Unique Identification Authority of India - issues Aadhaar cards.

• He is an IAS officer from Maharashtra cadre (1998 batch).

• Current UIDAI Head: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (before Saurabh's appointment).

• UIDAI manages India's unique biometric identification system used for digital identity and services.