Daily Current Affairs 31 May 2026

Q1 What was the main issue addressed by the Delhi High Court in its 2026 ruling on Google Ads?

• AWhether companies can buy competitors' registered trademarks as keywords in Google AdsCorrect
• BThe legality of Google’s overall advertising policies
• CThe taxation of online advertisements
• DThe privacy of users in online searches

Explanation The court examined if a company can purchase another's registered trademark as a keyword to appear first in Google search ads.

Q2 Who delivered the Delhi High Court ruling on keyword advertising in 2026?

• AJustice Mini PushkarnaCorrect
• BJustice D.Y. Chandrachud
• CJustice Ranjan Gogoi
• DJustice Indira Banerjee

Explanation Justice Mini Pushkarna was the judge who assessed the issue regarding keyword advertising and trademarks.

Q3 What is the potential impact of the Delhi High Court ruling on Google keyword ads?

• AReshaping online advertising practices in IndiaCorrect
• BBanning all Google Ads in India
• CIncreasing taxes on digital advertisements
• DRegulating user data privacy

Explanation The ruling could reshape how companies bid on keywords related to competitors' trademarks in online advertising.

Q1 What are the two main factors cited by the finance ministry as fresh inflation risks?

• AFuel prices and monsoonCorrect
• BFood prices and unemployment
• CInterest rates and foreign exchange
• DExports and imports

Explanation The finance ministry warned of fresh inflation risks specifically due to rising fuel prices and the monsoon.

Q2 When is the RBI scheduled to announce its Monetary Policy decision in relation to the finance ministry's warning?

• ANext week, after the warningCorrect
• BLast month, before the warning
• CAt the same time as the warning
• DNo Monetary Policy decision is scheduled

Explanation The RBI’s Monetary Policy decision is scheduled to be announced next week, just days after the finance ministry's warning.

Q3 According to the finance ministry, what will be the effect of fuel prices and monsoon on households?

• AThey will ease household budgets
• BThey will have no impact
• CThey will further squeeze household budgetsCorrect
• DThey will increase household savings

Explanation The ministry stated that these factors could further squeeze household budgets.

Q1 What is the export duty on petrol in India starting June 1?

• A₹1.5 per litreCorrect
• B₹13.5 per litre
• C₹9.5 per litre
• DNo export duty

Explanation The export duty on petrol has been set at ₹1.5 per litre starting June 1.

Q2 From June 1, what is the export duty on diesel in India?

• A₹1.5 per litre
• B₹13.5 per litreCorrect
• C₹9.5 per litre
• D₹15 per litre

Explanation The export duty on diesel has been set at ₹13.5 per litre starting June 1.

Q3 What export duty has India set on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) starting June 1?

• A₹1.5 per litre
• B₹13.5 per litre
• C₹9.5 per litreCorrect
• DNo export duty

Explanation The export duty on ATF has been set at ₹9.5 per litre starting June 1.

Q1 How many vessels did the IRGC Navy report passing through the Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours?

• A15
• B28Correct
• C35
• D42

Explanation The IRGC Navy reported that 28 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours.

Q2 What does Iran's report on vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz signify?

• AIran's control over the Strait amid U.S. military presenceCorrect
• BA reduction in maritime traffic
• CU.S. authorization of vessel passage
• DClosure of the Strait of Hormuz

Explanation Iran's report asserts its control over the Strait of Hormuz despite the U.S. military presence.

Q3 Which Iranian force oversees the vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz?

• AIranian Army
• BIRGC NavyCorrect
• CIranian Air Force
• DIranian Coast Guard

Explanation The IRGC Navy is responsible for overseeing the vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Q1 Who expressed confidence in the progress of Indo-Canadian trade talks at the Western Canada Summit?

• AChris Cooter, Canada's High Commissioner to IndiaCorrect
• BPrime Minister of Canada
• CIndian Minister of Commerce
• DCanadian Trade Minister

Explanation Chris Cooter, Canada's High Commissioner to India, stated that trade negotiations are actively progressing and expressed strong confidence in a breakthrough.

Q2 At which event did Chris Cooter comment on the progress of Indo-Canadian trade negotiations?

• AWestern Canada SummitCorrect
• BIndia-Canada Economic Forum
• CG20 Summit
• DWorld Trade Organization Meeting

Explanation Chris Cooter made his remarks during the Western Canada Summit about the active progress in trade negotiations.

Q1 Which veteran tennis player reached her first French Open quarterfinal in 17 years in 2026?

• ASorana CirsteaCorrect
• BMarta Kostyuk
• CIga Swiatek
• DSerena Williams

Explanation Sorana Cirstea reached her first French Open quarterfinal in 17 years, as stated in the source.

Q2 Who did Marta Kostyuk defeat to reach her first French Open quarterfinal in 2026?

• ASorana Cirstea
• BIga SwiatekCorrect
• CNaomi Osaka
• DSimona Halep

Explanation Marta Kostyuk stunned Iga Swiatek to reach her first French Open quarterfinal.

Q3 What notable record did Sorana Cirstea achieve earlier in May 2026?

• AOldest player to win the French Open
• BOldest player to break into the top 20Correct
• CYoungest player to reach quarterfinals
• DFirst player to win without losing a set

Explanation Sorana Cirstea became the oldest player to break into the top 20 earlier in May 2026.

Q1 Which pair did Satwik and Chirag defeat to reach the Singapore Open final?

• AWorld champion Korean pair Seo-KimCorrect
• BIndonesian pair Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri
• CChinese pair Liang Wei Kang and Chang Wang
• DIndian pair from another semifinal

Explanation Satwik and Chirag defeated the world champion Korean pair Seo-Kim to reach the Singapore Open final.

Q2 Who will Satwik and Chirag face in the Singapore Open final?

• AThe winner of the semifinal between Indonesian and Chinese pairsCorrect
• BThe Korean pair Seo-Kim again
• CAn Indian pair
• DA Malaysian pair

Explanation Satwik and Chirag will play against the winner of the semifinal between the Indonesian pair Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and the Chinese pair Liang Wei Kang and Chang Wang.

Q3 What is the tournament level of the Singapore Open where Satwik-Chirag reached the final?

• ASuper 750Correct
• BSuper 1000
• CSuper 500
• DSuper 300

Explanation The Singapore Open is a Super 750 level badminton tournament.

Q1 What was the first type of alert issued to Delhi-NCR residents after the launch of SACHET?

• AExtremely Severe AlertCorrect
• BModerate Rain Alert
• CHeatwave Warning
• DFlood Alert

Explanation The first alert issued after the SACHET launch was an 'Extremely Severe Alert' to Delhi-NCR residents.

Q2 What weather condition triggered the 'Extremely Severe Alert' in Delhi-NCR?

• ABasic thunderstormCorrect
• BHeavy snowfall
• CHeatwave
• DFlooding

Explanation The alert warned of a basic thunderstorm in the Delhi-NCR region.

Q3 What feature accompanied the 'Extremely Severe Alert' on phones in Delhi-NCR?

• ALoud alarmCorrect
• BText message only
• CEmail notification
• DNo sound, only vibration

Explanation The alert included a loud alarm to warn residents of the bad weather.

Q1 How many officials were suspended following the Pune hooch tragedy?

• A15
• B22Correct
• C18
• D25

Explanation A total of 22 officials were suspended, including police and excise department personnel.

Q2 Which departments did the suspended officials belong to after the Pune hooch tragedy?

• APune police, Pimpri Chinchwad police, and state excise departmentCorrect
• BOnly Pune police
• COnly state excise department
• DPune police and fire department

Explanation The suspended officials included three from Pune police, six from Pimpri Chinchwad police, and thirteen from the state excise department.

Q3 How many officers from the Pimpri Chinchwad police force were suspended in connection with the Pune hooch tragedy?

• A3
• B6Correct
• C13
• D22

Explanation Six officers from the Pimpri Chinchwad police force were suspended.

Q1 Why were two IAS officers suspended by the Bihar government?

• AFor involvement in corruption chargesCorrect
• BFor poor performance in their duties
• CFor unauthorized foreign travel
• DFor political reasons

Explanation The two IAS officers were suspended due to corruption charges as per the Bihar government.

Q2 Who sponsored the foreign trips and air travel expenses for the suspended IAS officers?

• AThe Bihar government
• BA contractor named Rishu ShreeCorrect
• CThe Special Vigilance Unit
• DAn unknown foreign agency

Explanation A contractor named Rishu Shree sponsored the foreign trips and air travel expenses for the IAS officers.

Q3 What was the contractor Rishu Shree's motive behind sponsoring the IAS officers' foreign trips?

• ATo promote tourism
• BTo secure contractsCorrect
• CTo provide official training
• DTo support government initiatives

Explanation Rishu Shree sponsored the trips in exchange for securing contracts.

Q1 What was the charge against the vessel Heroic Idun leading to the detention of Kochi sailor Sanu Jose by Equatorial Guinea?

• AViolating territorial waters and attempting to steal crude oilCorrect
• BIllegal fishing in territorial waters
• CSmuggling contraband goods
• DPiracy and hijacking

Explanation The vessel Heroic Idun was detained by Equatorial Guinea on charges of violating their territorial waters and attempting to steal crude oil.

Q2 What was the role of Sanu Jose on the vessel Heroic Idun during the detention incident?

• ACaptain
• BChief OfficerCorrect
• CEngineer
• DDeckhand

Explanation Sanu Jose was the chief officer of the vessel Heroic Idun when it was detained.

Q3 What was the outcome that brought relief to Sanu Jose after the detention by Equatorial Guinea?

• ARelease by Equatorial Guinea government
• BVerdict by an international tribunalCorrect
• CIntervention by the Indian government
• DPayment of bail amount

Explanation An international tribunal delivered a verdict that brought relief to Sanu Jose following his detention.

Q1 What is the main allegation made by the opposition against the Kochi Mayor regarding the biomining contract?

• ARenewal of the contract without council approvalCorrect
• BAwarding the contract to an unqualified company
• CIgnoring environmental regulations
• DDelaying the biomining project

Explanation The opposition alleges that the contract was renewed after expiry without the council's approval.

Q2 Which political group accused the Kochi Mayor of abuse of power over the biomining agreement?

• ABJP
• BCongress
• CLeft Democratic Front (LDF)Correct
• DIndependent candidates

Explanation The Left Democratic Front (LDF) made the allegation against the Mayor.

Q1 What action did the State Human Rights Commission take after the Kochi metro worksite accident?

• ARegistered a suo motu caseCorrect
• BOrdered immediate construction halt
• CImposed a fine on the contractor
• DProvided compensation to the injured woman

Explanation The SHRC registered a suo motu case following the accident at the Kochi metro worksite.

Q2 Where did the accident involving a falling iron piece occur?

• ANear PadivattomCorrect
• BAt Ernakulam Junction
• CNear Aluva
• DAt Vyttila

Explanation The accident occurred near Padivattom at the Kochi metro worksite.

Q3 Who was injured in the Kochi metro worksite accident?

• AA woman in her carCorrect
• BA construction worker
• CA pedestrian nearby
• DA metro official

Explanation A woman was injured after an iron piece fell on her car at the worksite.

Q1 Why did the Kochi Corporation decide to seek an explanation from the LED streetlight contractor?

• ADue to severe criticism and accusations of indifference by councillorsCorrect
• BBecause the contractor completed the work ahead of schedule
• CTo commend the contractor for excellent service
• DFollowing a public demand for more streetlights

Explanation The decision was made after councillors severely criticized the contractor and accused him of indifference.

Q2 Who announced the decision to seek an explanation from the LED streetlight contractor?

• AThe Mayor of Kochi CorporationCorrect
• BThe Chief Minister of Kerala
• CThe LED streetlight contractor
• DThe Public Works Department

Explanation The Mayor announced the decision at the council meeting.

Q3 What was the setting where the decision to seek an explanation was announced?

• AAt the Kochi Corporation council meetingCorrect
• BDuring a public protest
• CAt a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram
• DIn a meeting of the Kerala State Assembly

Explanation The announcement was made at the Kochi Corporation council meeting.

Q1 What significant political event recently concluded in Tamil Nadu?

• APoll campaignCorrect
• BLegislative assembly session
• CBudget announcement
• DState festival

Explanation The poll campaign in Tamil Nadu has officially concluded as per the sources.

Q2 According to Rahul Gandhi, what is the BJP seeking in Tamil Nadu?

• ATo control the state governmentCorrect
• BTo form an alliance with local parties
• CTo withdraw from the elections
• DTo focus on social welfare programs

Explanation Rahul Gandhi stated that the BJP seeks to control the government in Tamil Nadu.

Q3 Which political figure accused the BJP of seeking control over Tamil Nadu's government?

• ANarendra Modi
• BRahul GandhiCorrect
• CM.K. Stalin
• DJayalalithaa

Explanation Rahul Gandhi made the accusation against the BJP regarding control of the state government.