Current Affairs 2026 - Questions and Answers
Practice questions on Current Affairs Jan–May 2026 covering India elections, T20 World Cup, ICBM test, state elections, budget, and world events.
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321. The 2026 Assembly Election in India witnessed how many state elections simultaneously?
Explanation: Five states/UTs voted simultaneously: Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry in the 2026 state elections (results May 4, 2026).
322. India's newly elected TVK Chief Minister-designate Vijay's full name is?
Explanation: TVK founder and Tamil Nadu CM-designate Vijay's full name is Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar (popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay).
323. Who won the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections?
Explanation: BJP won the 2026 West Bengal elections, ending Mamata Banerjee's TMC government's 15-year rule in the state.
324. India's ICBM test in May 2026 marks India joining a select club of ICBM-capable nations. Which countries have ICBMs?
Explanation: The P5 nations (USA, Russia, China, UK, France) have ICBMs. India's May 2026 ICBM test adds India to this elite strategic capability club.
325. India's Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed as next CNS — what does CNS stand for?
Explanation: CNS stands for Chief of the Naval Staff — the head of the Indian Navy, appointed by the President on advice of the government.