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Current Affairs Quiz: 21 May 2026

15 questions from the news of 21 May 2026. Tap an option to see the answer and the explanation.

DAILY QUIZCurrent AffairsQuiz21 May 202615 questions with answers and explanationssafalsetu.com
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1. The Bharat Forecast System, launched in India, is mainly connected with:

Answer: D. BFS is a sophisticated forecasting system intended to make climate and monsoon predictions in India more accurate.

2. Which body is behind the launch of the Bharat Forecast System?

Answer: B. IMD introduced the system to bolster the country's forecasting ability.

3. PM e-VIDYA has to do with:

Answer: E. It brings accessible digital learning to students via several online platforms and channels.

4. The Indian Army's Exercise 'Aakraman 2026' aimed at:

Answer: D. The exercise strengthened the Army's preparedness and coordination for integrated battlefield operations.

5. Which ministry launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2026?

Answer: A. The Health Ministry leads this campaign, which pursues elimination through vaccination and awareness work.

6. What does the AI Kosha initiative seek to build up in India?

Answer: D. AI Kosha offers datasets, tools and infrastructure to speed up AI innovation.

7. What is the RBI's SRO framework for fintech meant to foster?

Answer: C. The framework nudges fintech firms toward ethical conduct, responsible innovation and compliance.

8. What does a Core Investment Company chiefly hold?

Answer: E. CICs mostly own shares and securities of companies within their group and come under RBI guidelines.

9. Under which law does the RBI regulate Core Investment Companies?

Answer: D. The RBI Act, 1934 is the basis of RBI's regulation of CICs, aimed at financial discipline and systemic stability.

10. The RBI Digital Payments Index gauges the extent of:

Answer: A. The index follows how fast digital payment systems are growing and spreading across India.

11. Where was the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, co-chaired by PM Modi, held?

Answer: D. The 3rd India-Nordic Summit took place in Oslo, Norway.

12. The Ayush Anudan Portal is designed to digitise grant management under which category of schemes of the Ministry of Ayush?

Answer: B. It handles submission, evaluation and tracking of grants under Central Sector Schemes.

13. Which DRDO laboratory was the nodal developer of the ULPGM-V3 missile?

Answer: B. RCI Hyderabad, DRDO's missile guidance lab, led the development.

14. Where is Exercise PRAGATI 2026 being held?

Answer: A. It is hosted at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya.

15. Veer Gundadhur, honoured by a Jan Suvidha Kendra in Bastar, led which 1910 uprising against British rule?

Answer: B. Gundadhur led the 1910 Bhumkal Rebellion in Bastar.