15 May 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

16. Peter Magyar was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of which country?

A) Poland
B) Czech Republic
C) Hungary
D) Slovakia

Answer:  C) Hungary
Explanation:  After his party’s parliamentary victory,  Peter Magyar  took oath as Hungary’s new Prime Minister.

17. Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as Chief Minister of Assam for:

A) First term
B) Second consecutive term
C) Third term
D) Fourth term

Answer:  B) Second consecutive term
Explanation:  The senior BJP leader  Himanta Biswa Sarma  returned as Assam CM for a  second consecutive term  – continuity in leadership.

18. The third edition of “Kalam & Kavach” will be inaugurated by:

A) Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh
B) Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth
C) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
D) National Security Adviser Ajit Doval

Answer:  B) Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth
Explanation:   Sanjay Seth  will inaugurate the third edition of  “Kalam & Kavach”  at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi – focusing on defence innovation.

19. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Thriveni Earthmovers acquiring a stake in:

A) Tata Motors
B) Lloyds Engineering Works Limited (LEWL)
C) Larsen & Toubro
D) BHEL

Answer:  B) Lloyds Engineering Works Limited (LEWL)
Explanation:  The  CCI  cleared  Thriveni Earthmovers  buying a  7.14% stake in Lloyds Engineering Works Limited , along with a three‑entity merger.

20. Samsung Electronics crossed a historic market valuation of:

A) 500 billion B) 750 billion
C) 1 trillion D) 1.5 trillion

Answer:  C) 1 trillion **Explanation:** Driven by AI‑related semiconductor demand, **Samsung Electronics** hit a stunning **1 trillion market cap** – a tech milestone.

21. International Day of Families is celebrated every year on:

A) May 14
B) May 15
C) May 16
D) May 17

Answer:  B) May 15
Explanation:   15 May  is the International Day of Families – a gentle reminder to call your loved ones and celebrate the bonds that matter most.