May 2026 Current Affairs: 18 flashcards
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1. When is Gujarat Gaurav Din celebrated and why?
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1 May, marking the establishment of Gujarat state in 1960 after the Mahagujarat movement, splitting the erstwhile Bombay state into Gujarat and Maharashtra.
2. Who inaugurated Gujarat state and where?
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Pujya Ravishankar Maharaj at Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad.
3. What is the theme of World Press Freedom Day 2026?
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'Shaping the Future of Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development and Security.'
4. In the World Press Freedom Index 2026, what is India's rank and who publishes it?
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157th out of 180 countries, published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
5. What is the name of the malaria vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech and Serum Institute of India?
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R78C, licensed for development and production, targeting child mortality in Africa.
6. What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka held in May 2026?
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IN SLN DIVEX 2026.
7. Which state topped the State Election Commission score in the IIPA report, and what was the score?
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Haryana, Kerala, and Maharashtra topped with 100, while Gujarat scored 46.2.
8. What is the name of the indigenous naval anti-ship missile tested by the Navy and DRDO?
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NASM-SR, with a range of 55 km, tested from a helicopter using 'fire and forget' technique.
9. Who won the Whitley Award (Green Oscar) for conservation?
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Barkha Suta for Himalayan salamander and Parveen Sheikh for Chambal gharial 'Indian Shimmer'.
10. What is the name of the new political party approved by the Election Commission for K. Kavitha?
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Telangana Rashtra Sena, retaining the old 'TRS' initials.
11. Which state launched India's first digital grievance redressal system for gig workers?
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Karnataka.
12. What is the name of the first multi-lane free-flow barrier-less tolling system launched in Gujarat?
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MLFF (Multi-Lane Free Flow) system, using ANPR and FASTag, on NH-48 Surat-Bhavnagar section.
13. Where was the world's largest underwater national flag unfurled, and what was its size?
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Radhanagar Beach, Andaman & Nicobar Islands; size 60x40 meters, setting a Guinness World Record.
14. Who was appointed as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati?
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Prasoon Joshi, renowned lyricist and writer.
15. Which state was declared as India's first 'paperless judiciary'?
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Sikkim, announced by CJI Justice Suryakant in Gangtok.
16. Who became the youngest swimmer to cross the India-Sri Lanka strait?
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Ishank Singh, a 7-year-old from Ranchi, Jharkhand, covering 29 km in 9 hours 50 minutes.
17. What is the theme of International Leopard Day 2026?
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No specific theme mentioned; IUCN lists leopards as Vulnerable, with 13,874 in India, Madhya Pradesh having the highest number.
18. Who was appointed as the new Deputy Governor of RBI?
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Rohit Jain, formerly Executive Director at RBI.
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