Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 16 May, 2026: Top GK Questions & Answers For UPSC, SSC & Banking Exams

Stay consistently prepared for your government job examinations with our Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 16 May, 2026 — a must-attempt GK quiz for UPSC, SSC, and Banking exam aspirants. Sarkari exams test candidates on a wide range of current affairs topics, and daily current affairs quiz practice is the only way to cover that breadth with genuine thoroughness.

1. Who became one of the first openly transgender candidates to be elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2026?
[A] Humza Yousaf
[B] Nicola Sturgeon
[C] Patrick Harvie
[D] Q Manivannan

2. Which country signed eight Memorandums of Understanding MoUs with India during Dr S. Jaishankar’s diplomatic visit in May 2026?
[A] Trinidad and Tobago
[B] Mauritius
[C] Guyana
[D] Fiji

3. Who became the second youngest chess grandmaster in history in May 2026 after securing the final GM norm at the Sardinia World Chess Festival?
[A] Faustino Oro
[B] Abhimanyu Mishra
[C] D Gukesh
[D] R Praggnanandhaa

4. What is the name of the AI-powered virtual assistant launched by the judiciary in May 2026 to assist litigants in accessing judicial services?
[A] Nyaya Mitra
[B] Court Connect
[C] E-Sahayak
[D] Su Sahay

5. Who was appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff CDS of India in May 2026?
[A] Gen Anil Chauhan
[B] Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani
[C] Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
[D] General Bipin Rawat

Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 15 May, 2026: Top GK Questions & Answers For UPSC, SSC & Banking Exams

Correct Answers:
1. [D] Q Manivannan
2. [A] Trinidad and Tobago
3. [A] Faustino Oro
4. [D] Su Sahay
5. [B] Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani

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