23 May 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

1. The government proposed increasing the annual income eligibility limit for ration cards from ₹1.2 lakh to:

A) ₹1.8 lakh
B) ₹2 lakh
C) ₹2.5 lakh
D) ₹3 lakh

Answer: C) ₹2.5 lakh

Explanation:
The proposed increase aims to bring more families under welfare schemes and improve access to subsidized benefits.

2. Infrastructure and hydropower projects worth nearly ₹2,600 crore are linked to which river?

A) Ganga
B) Narmada
C) Chenab
D) Godavari

Answer: C) Chenab

Explanation:
India approved major projects associated with the Chenab River to strengthen energy production and regional development.

3. “Vaman Van” is planned as:

A) A space research centre
B) A biodiversity and ecological learning space
C) A wildlife rehabilitation centre
D) A botanical research laboratory

Answer: B) A biodiversity and ecological learning space

Explanation:
The Delhi Forest Department plans Vaman Van as an interactive area promoting environmental awareness and conservation education.

4. Under Project Cheetah, India’s cheetah population has reached:

A) 42
B) 46
C) 53
D) 60

Answer: C) 53

Explanation:
The programme reached a significant milestone with 53 cheetahs, including 33 cubs born in India.

5. Which work won the International Booker Prize 2026?

A) Silent River
B) Taiwan Travelogue
C) Eastern Echoes
D) Memory Island

Answer: B) Taiwan Travelogue

Explanation:
Taiwan Travelogue received international recognition through the International Booker Prize 2026.

6. Tripti Mukherjee is associated with which traditional art form?

A) Madhubani Painting
B) Pattachitra
C) Kantha Embroidery
D) Warli Art

Answer: C) Kantha Embroidery

Explanation:
Tripti Mukherjee was recognised for preserving and promoting Kantha embroidery from West Bengal.

7. Soumya Swaminathan was elected as a Fellow of:

A) Royal Geographical Society
B) Royal Society
C) Indian National Science Academy
D) World Science Council

Answer: B) Royal Society

Explanation:
Election as a Fellow of the Royal Society is considered among the highest honours in scientific research.

8. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at:

A) Seoul Memorial Park
B) Busan Defence Complex
C) Imjingak Peace Park
D) Jeju National Park

Answer: C) Imjingak Peace Park

Explanation: