28 May 2026 — Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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Health
World Thyroid Day — 25 May 2026
Observed annually on 25 May. 2026 theme: ‘Thyroid and Nutrition’. Established by the European Thyroid Association (ETA) — founded 25 May 1965. Endorsed at the International Thyroid Congress, Paris, 2010; first WTD observed 25 May 2011. Awareness symbol: Blue Paisley Ribbon (shape resembles cross-section of thyroid follicles).
Digital Governance
PM-AJAY Portal & AJAY Mobile App — MoSJE
Launched by Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) in May 2026. PM-AJAY = Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana. Three core pillars: Adarsh Gram component, Hostel Component, and GIA Component. AJAY Mobile App extends PMAGY services for mobile-based delivery and real-time reporting.
International
11th QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (QFMM 2026)
Held on 26 May 2026, New Delhi; chaired by EAM S. Jaishankar. Participants: India, Australia (Penny Wong), Japan (Toshimitsu Motegi), USA (Marco Rubio). Key pledge: USD 20 billion for critical minerals supply chains under the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative Framework. New initiative: Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration (IPMSC). India to host 2nd Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission.
Banking
Federal Bank — Elias George as Part-Time Chairman
Elias George (1982-batch IAS) appointed Part-Time Chairman of Federal Bank Limited from 23 May 2026 for a 3-year tenure, approved by RBI. Previously Independent Director since September 2023; post-retirement joined KPMG as Senior Partner (Infrastructure, Government & Healthcare). Federal Bank HQ: Aluva, Kerala. Also note: P. Jawahar (2007 IAS, AGMUT cadre) assumed charge as MPEDA Chairman in May 2026.
Sports
National Sports Governance Act, 2025 — NSB & NST Rules
MYAS notified NSB Rules, 2026 and NST Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The National Sports Board (NSB): Chairperson + 2 Members — grants recognition to National Sports Bodies. National Sports Tribunal (NST): Chairperson holds office for 5 years or till age 70; Members till 5 years or age 67. Procedure includes appointment, salary, allowances, and Tribunal powers.
Science
NASA’s 3-Phase Permanent Moon Base Plan
Unveiled by NASA Administrator Jared Rook Isaacman in May 2026; total budget: USD 20 billion. Moon Base-I (2026-2028): Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark-1 Endurance lander — lands on Shackleton Connecting Ridge, planned no earlier than September 2026. Moon Base-II (2029-2032): Permanent habitats & power systems. Moon Base-III (2032+): ESA & KSA payloads; study of lunar swirls. Target: lunar base by March 2027; crewed landing 2028.
Sports
Shyam Lal Meena — Veteran Archer & Olympian (Obituary)
Born 4 March 1965, Kevadia village, Banswara, Rajasthan; passed away May 2026 (age 61). Arjuna Award: 1989 (archery). 1987 Asian Archery Championships: bronze medal (men’s recurve team) with Limba Ram & Rajat Haldar — India’s first major international archery medal. Member of India’s first-ever Olympic archery team, Seoul 1988. India placed 20th (men’s recurve team). Arjuna Award = India’s 2nd-highest sporting honour.
Business & Economy
LIC’s New Jeevan Sathi Plans — Joint Life Insurance for Couples
LIC launched two plans in May 2026 (available June 2026): New Jeevan Sathi Single Premium and New Jeevan Sathi Limited Premium. Limited Premium plan: 7% guaranteed additions on TAP; PPT options of 5, 10, or 15 years; includes premium waiver on first death; policy term 10-25 years. Single Premium plan: Rs 70 per Rs 1,000 BSA guaranteed additions. LIC est. 1956; HQ: Mumbai; under Ministry of Finance; India’s largest life insurer.
Health
ICMR — Medical Innovations Patent Mitra (I2I Connect)
Organised by ICMR (under DHR, MoHFW) in May 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi; inaugurated by Union MoS Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav. Launched India’s largest Innovator–Industry (I2I) Platform. 41 public health technologies transferred to industry — vaccines, diagnostics, medical devices, biomedical research solutions. ICMR established: 1911; apex body for biomedical research in India; HQ: New Delhi.
Digital Governance
Gujarat–Meta MoU: ‘Sugam Digital’ WhatsApp Governance
Signed in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, in May 2026; two-year collaboration between Government of Gujarat and Meta Platforms Inc. WhatsApp chatbot under ‘Sugam Digital’ initiative to provide access to ~20 public services. Features: voice-enabled capabilities for rural & urban users. Signatories: Hareet Shukla (GAD Gujarat), Aman Jain (Meta India), A. Srinivas (Meta India MD & Country Head). Signed in presence of CM Bhupendra Patel. Aligns with PM Modi’s ‘Nagrik Devo Bhava’ vision.
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On which date is World Thyroid Day observed, and what is the 2026 theme?
25 May — Theme: ‘Thyroid and Nutrition’
Established by ETA (founded 1965); first WTD observed 25 May 2011; symbol: Blue Paisley Ribbon
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What does PM-AJAY stand for, and which ministry launched its portal and mobile app?
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana — Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE)
Launched by Dr. Virendra Kumar; 3 pillars: Adarsh Gram, Hostel, GIA components
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How much did QUAD partners pledge for critical minerals supply chains at QFMM 2026?
USD 20 billion
11th QFMM, 26 May 2026, New Delhi; chaired by EAM Jaishankar; also launched IPMSC initiative
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Which lander did NASA select for Moon Base-I, and where will it land?
Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark-1 Endurance lander — Shackleton Connecting Ridge
Moon Base-I: 2026-2028; planned no earlier than September 2026; total NASA plan: USD 20 billion
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In which year did Shyam Lal Meena receive the Arjuna Award, and for which sport?
1989 — Archery
1987 Asian Archery Championships bronze (with Limba Ram & Rajat Haldar); 1988 Seoul Olympics team member
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How many technologies did ICMR transfer at the ‘Medical Innovations Patent Mitra’ event?
41 public health technologies
I2I Connect event at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi; ICMR est. 1911; India’s largest biomedical innovation platform
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What is the composition of the National Sports Board (NSB) under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025?
Chairperson + 2 Members
NST Chairperson: 5 years or till age 70; Members: 5 years or till age 67; Rules notified May 2026
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How many public services will Gujarat’s ‘Sugam Digital’ WhatsApp chatbot provide access to?
~20 public services
Gujarat–Meta MoU; two-year collaboration; CM Bhupendra Patel; ‘Nagrik Devo Bhava’ vision
Think & Discuss
India’s Biomedical Innovation Gap: Can ICMR’s Innovator-to-Industry Platform Reduce Dependence on Imported Medical Technology?
Context from today’s quiz: India’s ICMR transferred 41 public health technologies — vaccines, diagnostics, medical devices, and biomedical solutions — to industry partners at its inaugural Innovator-Industry (I2I) Connect Platform in May 2026, the country’s largest biomedical innovation event. Simultaneously, Gujarat and Meta signed an MoU to deliver ~20 public services via WhatsApp under ‘Sugam Digital’. Together, these highlight a twin ambition: making India a biomedical manufacturing hub and a digital governance model. Yet India’s healthcare sector still imports significant high-value medical technology from the USA, Europe, and China.
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ICMR’s I2I Platform is a significant institutional step. But transferring 41 technologies to industry is only the beginning of a long journey from lab to market — one that requires investment, regulatory approvals, manufacturing scale-up, and clinical adoption.
Can platforms like ICMR’s Patent Mitra realistically transform India into a self-reliant biomedical innovator — or is institutional transfer insufficient without deeper structural reforms in how India funds, regulates, and commercialises healthcare R&D?
Can platforms like ICMR’s Patent Mitra realistically transform India into a self-reliant biomedical innovator — or is institutional transfer insufficient without deeper structural reforms in how India funds, regulates, and commercialises healthcare R&D?
- The National Sports Governance Act, 2025 created the NSB and NST to regulate sports bodies. Should India similarly create a National Biomedical Innovation Authority (NBIA) to fast-track medical technology from ICMR labs to hospital use — and how would this interact with existing CDSCO regulations?
- Gujarat’s ‘Sugam Digital’ initiative uses Meta’s WhatsApp to deliver 20 public services — an AI-enabled governance leap. Does this raise data sovereignty concerns, given that citizen service data would flow through a US-based platform? What frameworks should India build to balance digital access with data security?
- Shyam Lal Meena’s 1988 Seoul Olympics journey — as a member of India’s first-ever Olympic archery team — represents institutional milestones in sport. As India’s National Sports Tribunal (NST) becomes operational, how should it handle disputes between athletes and national federations to ensure a level playing field for sportspersons from underrepresented states like Rajasthan?
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