20 May 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

Answer:  B) Vietnam and South Korea
Explanation:   Rajnath Singh  visited  Vietnam (May 18–19)  followed by  South Korea (May 19–21)  – strengthening defence ties in the region.

16. Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace’s AI‑powered UCAV “Kaal Bhairava” will be manufactured in which country?

A) India
B) United States
C) Portugal
D) France

Answer:  C) Portugal
Explanation:  The company’s  first international production facility  for the UCAV will be in  Portugal  – Indian defence tech going global.

17. Prudential plc acquired a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for approximately:

A) ₹2,500 crore
B) ₹3,500 crore
C) ₹4,000 crore
D) ₹5,000 crore

Answer:  B) ₹3,500 crore
Explanation:   Prudential  bought the majority stake for  around ₹3,500 crore  – a big move in India’s insurance consolidation.

18. Scientists discovered the oldest directly dated ice and air sample on Earth in which region of Antarctica?

A) Ross Ice Shelf
B) Allan Hills region
C) Transantarctic Mountains
D) Vostok Station

Answer:  B) Allan Hills region
Explanation:  The breakthrough came from  East Antarctica’s Allan Hills region  – a frozen time capsule that helps unlock climate history.

19. Veteran CPI(M) leader and former MP Sudhanshu Sil passed away at the age of:

A) 78
B) 80
C) 81
D) 84

Answer:  C) 81
Explanation:   Sudhanshu Sil  died at  81  in Kolkata – marking the end of a long political journey dedicated to public service.

20. Which US industry delegation held discussions with Dr. Jitendra Singh on private investment in India’s nuclear sector?

A) Nuclear Energy Institute and USISPF
B) US Chamber of Commerce
C) American Nuclear Society
D) Westinghouse Electric Company

Answer:  A) Nuclear Energy Institute and USISPF
Explanation:  A high‑level team from the  Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)  and  U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)  met Dr. Jitendra Singh – exploring clean energy collaboration.