Current Affairs Free Quiz for May 19, 2026
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Q1. During his recent visit to the Caribbean nations, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar co-chaired the 9th Joint Commission Meeting and handed over a passion fruit processing facility. Which country did he visit for this event?
Q2. Sikkim recently celebrated its 51st Statehood Day on May 16, 2026. To mark this occasion, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched a dedicated agricultural initiative with an outlay of Rs. 360 crore. What is the name of this initiative?
Q3. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) introduced the “Retirement Income Schemes (RIS)” under the National Pension System (NPS). Under this new framework, up to what age can subscribers continue their NPS accounts?
Q4. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually inaugurated India’s first Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)-led semiconductor packaging (ATMP/OSAT) facility. In which state is this new facility located?
Q5. To tackle urban air pollution and absorb carbon dioxide naturally, India’s first solar-powered “Algae Tree” was recently set up at Swami Vivekananda Park. In which city is this installed?
Q6. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recently formed the parliamentary Committee on Empowerment of Women for the year 2026–27. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of this joint committee?
Q7. Which small finance bank recently made news by opening India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered “phygital” bank branch in Guwahati, Assam?
Q8. A famous British insurance and asset management company recently announced a deal worth Rs 3,500 crore to buy a controlling 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance. Which company is buying this stake?
Q9. The Ministry of Finance recently approved a massive USD 3 billion investment proposal from Emirates NBD to buy up to a 74% stake in an Indian private sector bank. Which bank is being acquired?
Q10. The Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 was recently hosted at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Which country topped the final medal tally with 41 medals?
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