20 May 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

May 20, 2026

1. The Union Ministry of Education launched a pilot programme to bring back how many out‑of‑school adolescents into the education system?

A) 1 crore
B) 1.5 crore
C) 2 crore
D) 2.5 crore

Answer: C) 2 crore
Explanation: The ministry is targeting over 2 crore adolescents aged 14–18 through flexible learning – a massive effort to give them a second chance at education.

2. What is the name of the AI‑based helpbot launched by the CBI?

A) Sahayak
B) Abhay
C) Sanrakshak
D) Pukar

Answer: B) Abhay
Explanation: The CBI introduced "Abhay" to help people verify whether a notice issued in the agency’s name is real or fake – a smart shield against fraud.

3. Which state launched two new digital monitoring systems to strengthen drug safety and transparency?

A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) Gujarat

Answer: C) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka introduced these systems through its Food Safety and Drug Administration – a healthy move for better drug safety and public health.

4. Tripura became the first state to complete all priority reforms under which national initiative?

A) Digital India
B) Compliance Reduction and Deregulation Initiative – Phase II
C) Ease of Doing Business 2.0
D) Start-up India

Answer: B) Compliance Reduction and Deregulation Initiative – Phase II
Explanation: Tripura led the way by completing all priority areas under Deregulation Phase-II – cutting red tape and making life easier for businesses and citizens.

5. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the Coffees of Nagaland Mission with a budget of:

A) ₹100 crore
B) ₹150 crore
C) ₹175 crore
D) ₹200 crore

Answer: C) ₹175 crore
Explanation: The ₹175 crore mission aims to turn Nagaland into a premium specialty coffee hub – a brew‑tiful future for Naga farmers.

6. India released its first satellite‑tagged Ganges softshell turtle into which river?

A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Brahmaputra
D) Godavari

Answer: C) Brahmaputra
Explanation: The turtle was released into the Brahmaputra River at Kaziranga National Park – now scientists can track its movements from space, a big win for wildlife conservation.

7. Which highest civilian honour did PM Modi receive during his Norway visit?

A) Order of the Elephant
B) Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
C) Legion of Honour
D) Order of the Polar Star

Answer: B) Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
Explanation: PM Modi was awarded Norway’s top civilian honour for foreign leaders – a proud moment in India‑Norway ties.