Current Affairs Quiz 26th May 2026 Quiz

Exp. Reliance Industries Limited Becomes First Indian Company to Cross $120 Billion Revenue Mark in FY26

Reliance Industries Limited has become the first Indian company to cross the $120 billion revenue mark in the financial year 2025–26, achieving a historic corporate milestone.

Earlier, the company had also become the first Indian firm to surpass $10 billion in annual net profit, further strengthening its position among the world’s leading businesses

Exp. Tata Power Signs MoU with Druk Green Power Corporation for Clean Energy Skill Development in Bhutan

Tata Power has signed an MoU with Druk Green Power Corporation to develop a skill development framework supporting Bhutan’s 5,000 MW clean energy capacity expansion.

Under the agreement, specialised training programmes will be conducted through the Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI) to enhance workforce capabilities in the clean energy sector.

Recent MoU

• IEPFA Signs MoU with Prasar Bharati to Boost Nationwide Investor Awareness Campaign
• Health Ministry Launches JANANI Digital Platform to Strengthen Maternal and Child Healthcare Services in India
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Signs Tech Transfer Pact with DRDO for Naval GT-IRSS System
• ISRO SAC and ATREE Sign MoU to Advance Sustainable Land Management and Grassland Mapping in India
• FIU–PFRDA Sign MoU to Strengthen AML & Counter Terror Financing Efforts

Exp. K. K. Venugopal Becomes First Indian Elected Fellow of Society of Experimental Test Pilots

1. K. Venugopal has become the first Indian test pilot to be elected as a Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots.

Venugopal is currently serving at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s leading aerospace and defence manufacturer.

The Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) is a prestigious global organisation comprising renowned test pilots and aerospace professionals from across the world.

Recent Appointments

• Chairman of Commonwealth Chess Association – Bharat Singh Chauhan (for term 2026–2030)
• CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) – Saurabh Vijay
• MD & CEO of Tata Chemicals for 2026–27– R Mukundan
• CM of Assam – Himanta Biswa Sarma (2nd Consecutive Term)

Exp. Rajnath Singh Lays Foundation Stone for AMCA Fifth-Generation Fighter Aircraft Project in Andhra Pradesh

Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project at Puttaparthi in the presence of N. Chandrababu Naidu.

The AMCA project is being developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to build a fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft and advanced flight testing systems.

The Central Government has announced an investment of nearly ₹15,000 crore for the ambitious AMCA programme aimed at strengthening India’s indigenous defence and aerospace capabilities.

Exp. Vijay Shankar Announces Retirement from Domestic and IPL Cricket After 15-Year Career

Vijay Shankar announced his retirement from domestic and IPL cricket after a 15-year career, having represented India in 12 ODIs and 9 T20Is, including the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Vijay Shankar played 77 First-Class matches, scoring 4,253 runs and taking 43 wickets, while also featuring in 78 IPL matches for teams including Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Titans.

As captain, Vijay Shankar led Tamil Nadu cricket team to titles in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Deodhar Trophy in 2017, and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2021-22.

Recently Retired Players

• Rubel Hossain (Bangladesh) – International Cricket
• Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) – Professional Badminton
• Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa) – International cricket
• Carolina Marín (Spain) – professional badminton
• Gurjant Singh – International Hockey

Exp. 25 May – Africa Day

Africa Day is observed every year on 25 May to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which later became the African Union (AU).

The day celebrates African unity, cultural diversity, economic progress, and the continent’s efforts towards peace, development, and regional cooperation.

Exp. 25 May 2026 – Memorial Day

Memorial Day is observed in the United States on the last Monday of May every year to honour military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. In 2026, it falls on 25 May.

The day is marked with ceremonies, parades, visits to cemeteries and memorials, and the decoration of soldiers’ graves with flags and flowers.

Memorial Day originally began after the American Civil War and later evolved into a national holiday dedicated to remembering all fallen U.S. service members.

Exp. Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Defence Complex in Shirdi

Rajnath Singh inaugurated a private defence manufacturing complex in Shirdi developed by NIBE Limited and flagged off India’s first 300-km Universal Rocket Launching System ‘Suryastra’, highlighting India’s growing self-reliance in defence production.

The complex will focus on advanced artillery systems, missile and space technologies, rocket systems, energetic materials, and autonomous defence platforms, along with indigenous technologies such as TNT, RDX, and bio-energy systems.

The event emphasised strengthening India’s defence ecosystem under initiatives like Make in India, iDEX, ADITI, and the Technology Development Fund.

Exp. 25 May – World Thyroid Day

World Thyroid Day is observed every year on 25 May to raise awareness about thyroid-related diseases and their impact on overall health.

Theme 2026 – Thyroid and Nutrition

The day highlights common thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goitre, and thyroid cancer, along with the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

Exp. 25 May – International Missing Children’s Day

International Missing Children’s Day is observed every year on 25 May to raise awareness about missing children and to support efforts for their safe recovery.

The day highlights the importance of child safety, prevention of child abduction, and the strengthening child protection systems across countries.

Exp. Rohit Rajpal Appointed as India’s Chef de Mission for Commonwealth Games, Glasgow

Rohit Rajpal has been appointed as India’s Chef de Mission for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Indian Olympic Association has also named Ravi Bengani as Deputy Chef de Mission, while Vandana Rao and Rahul Swami will serve as general team managers for the Indian contingent.

Exp. Gurindervir Singh Becomes Fastest Indian Sprinter

Gurindervir Singh became the fastest Indian sprinter ever by clocking 10.09 seconds in the men’s 100m final at the Federation Cup held in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

With this performance, he became the first Indian athlete to break into the 10.0-second range in the 100m sprint, creating a new milestone in Indian athletics history.

In the same event, strong competition was seen from fellow sprinter Animesh Kujur, but Gurindervir Singh clinched the title with his record-breaking finish.

Exp. Manindra Agrawal Elected Fellow of Royal Society for Groundbreaking Work in Theoretical Computer Science

Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the world’s most prestigious scientific honours.

This recognition places him among an elite group of scientists whose contributions have shaped modern science, including legendary figures like Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein.

Recent Awards

• 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award – Chandrayaan-3 (for Historic Lunar South Pole Landing)
• Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organisation – PM Narendra Modi
• Lifetime Achievement Award by AIIMS – Dr V S Mehta
• Pulitzer Prize (Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category) – Indian journalists Anand RK and Suparna Sharma, along with Natalie Obiko Pearson; for a Bloomberg report exposing cybercrime in India.

Exp. Centre Extends NCB Chief Anurag Garg’s Tenure Till July 2027

The Centre has extended the tenure of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Director General Anurag Garg till 31 July 2027, according to a Personnel Ministry order.

Mr. Garg, a 1993-batch IPS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, was appointed DG of the Narcotics Control Bureau in September 2024, and his tenure was earlier scheduled to end on 23 May 2026.

Under his leadership, the NCB recently cracked multiple drug trafficking syndicates and carried out India’s first-ever seizure of Captagon, also known as the “Jihadi Drug”.

About Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)

• The agency is tasked with combating drug trafficking and the use of illegal substances.
• It is under the Ministry of Home Affairs
• Formed- 17 March 1986
• Headquarters- New Delhi

Exp. RBI Approves Record ₹2.86 Lakh Crore Surplus Transfer to Centre for FY26

The Reserve Bank of India approved a record surplus transfer of ₹2.86 lakh crore to the Central Government for FY 2025-26, marking one of the highest dividend payouts by the central bank.

The decision was taken during the 623rd meeting of the RBI Central Board in Mumbai, chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

RBI stated that its gross income rose by 26.42% in FY26, while net income before risk provisions increased to ₹3.95 lakh crore from ₹3.13 lakh crore in FY25.

The RBI’s balance sheet expanded by 20.61% to ₹91.97 lakh crore as of March 31, while ₹1.09 lakh crore was transferred to the Contingent Risk Buffer under the revised Economic Capital Framework.