Current Affairs Quiz - May 2026

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Rajouri district received its first 100-bedded boys’ hostel under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme. The hostel is being constructed at a cost of ₹2.45 crore for students from Line of Control (LoC) and remote border areas. The Samagra Shiksha Scheme was launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Education (MoE). It is an integrated, centrally sponsored school education program, administered by the Department of School Education and Literacy.

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Tughlaqabad Fort, one of Delhi’s historic medieval forts, has again come into focus due to delays in a court-monitored survey aimed at identifying encroachments and preserving the monument. Tughlaqabad Fort is a historic fort located in South Delhi. It was built in 1321 by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, founder of the Tughlaq dynasty. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, also known as Ghazi Malik, overthrew the Khilji ruler and established the city of Tughlaqabad. The fort represented the third historic city of Delhi.

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National Dengue Day is observed every year on May 16 to raise awareness and strengthen preparedness against dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases before the monsoon season. The 2026 theme is “Unite. Act. Eliminate.” The campaign emphasizes community participation in eliminating mosquito breeding sites and preventing outbreaks. Awareness drives promote the “Check, Clean, and Cover” approach to prevent stagnant water accumulation. The observance focuses on controlling the spread of the Aedes mosquito, the primary carrier of dengue.

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World Hypertension Day is observed every year on May 17 to spread awareness about hypertension (high blood pressure). The observance is led by the World Hypertension League. The 2026 theme is “Controlling Hypertension Together.” The campaign promotes early detection, prevention, and management of high blood pressure to reduce risks of cardiovascular and kidney diseases.

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The annual Ooty Flower Festival has begun at the Government Botanical Garden in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. The 128th Flower Show is one of Tamil Nadu’s major summer attractions and will continue until May 28. The festival features floral displays, heritage-themed installations, and more than one million flower saplings. The Rose Show at the Government Rose Garden is also part of the summer celebrations. The festival aims to boost tourism in the Nilgiris region.

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in tennis, Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open title in Rome by defeating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in the final. Sinner became the first Italian man since Adriano Panatta in 1976 to win the tournament. He also became only the second player after Novak Djokovic to complete the Career Golden Masters by winning all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles. The title marked Sinner’s sixth consecutive Masters 1000 title and his tenth overall.

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Nimapara Patha Utsav 2026 was inaugurated in Nimapara, Puri district of Odisha. The festival promotes traditional Odia folk arts, youth participation, sports, public awareness campaigns, and regional development. The event is organised under the “Utkarsha Nimapara 2.0” programme. Students, artists, local residents, and youth groups actively participated in the festival.

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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recovered live Red Sand Boa snakes from an illegal wildlife trade operation in Warangal. Scientifically known as Eryx johnii, the Red Sand Boa is a non-venomous snake found in dry regions of the Indian subcontinent. The species is endemic to India, Pakistan, and Iran. It prefers sandy and loose soil habitats and spends most of its time underground. The snake is known for its thick reddish-brown body and “double-headed” appearance due to its tail shape. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, it is classified as Near Threatened.

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The Matua Community is a socially marginalized Hindu sect mainly spread across West Bengal and Bangladesh. The community was founded by Harichand Thakur in the 1860s to fight caste discrimination and promote social equality. Most Matuas belong to the Namashudra caste and follow monotheistic beliefs focused on devotion, equality, and social reform. Today, the Matua community forms the second-largest Scheduled Caste population in West Bengal. Recently, many Matuas were in news because they lack sufficient documents required for citizenship applications under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

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Ministry of Education signed an MoU with the West Bengal government to implement the PM SHRI Scheme in the state. PM SHRI stands for Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India. The centrally sponsored scheme aims to develop over 14,500 model schools aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020). The scheme focuses on smart classrooms, digital learning, modern infrastructure, holistic education, and regular quality assessment. PM SHRI schools are managed by Central and State Governments, local bodies, Kendriya Vidyalayas, and Navodaya Vidyalayas. The scheme will run from 2022-23 to 2026-27.