#141

Which prominent Iranian leader died in a helicopter crash in May 2024?

(a) Ali Khamenei

(b) Hassan Rouhani

(c) Ebrahim Raisi

(d) Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Explanation: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash in May 2024 in the mountainous region of northwestern Iran.

#142

Which African nation elected Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its youngest president in March 2024?

(a) Nigeria

(b) Senegal

(c) Ghana

(d) Kenya

Explanation: Bassirou Diomaye Faye won the Senegal presidential election in March 2024, becoming the country's youngest elected president.

#143

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by which three countries?

(a) USA, Canada, Mexico

(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(c) Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay

(d) Japan, South Korea, China

Explanation: The 2026 World Cup will be held across North America in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

#144

What was the name of the Iranian President who died in a helicopter crash in May 2024?

(a) Hassan Rouhani

(b) Ebrahim Raisi

(c) Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

(d) Mohammad Khatami

Explanation: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash in May 2024.

#145

Kunstsilo, a major new art museum that opened in May 2024 in Kristiansand, Norway, is housed in which converted industrial structure?

(a) A coal power plant

(b) A grain silo

(c) A shipping container terminal

(d) A steel mill

Explanation: Kunstsilo is a transformation of a 1935 grain silo into a museum housing the world's largest collection of Nordic modernist art.

#146

The V&A East Storehouse, which opened in London in May 2025, offers visitors a unique look at:

(a) The Crown Jewels

(b) The museum's storage and archives

(c) Ancient Roman ruins

(d) Modern sculpture gardens

Explanation: The V&A East Storehouse in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park allows the public to access the museum's vast collection of objects usually held in storage.

#147

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas, announced a delayed opening date of 2026 in which city?

(a) San Francisco

(b) Chicago

(c) Los Angeles

(d) New York

Explanation: Construction of the futuristic building is underway in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, with an opening set for September 2026.

#148

The Mayan calendar is famous for its 'Long Count'. A complete cycle of the Long Count is approximately how many years?

(a) 100 years

(b) 5,125 years

(c) 1,000 years

(d) 260 years

Explanation: The Mayan Long Count cycle lasts approximately 5,125 solar years. One such cycle ended famously in December 2012.

#149

In which year was Humayun defeated by Sher Shah Suri at the Battle of Kanauj, forcing him into exile?

(a) 1530

(b) 1539

(c) 1540

(d) 1545

Explanation: The Battle of Kanauj (also known as the Battle of Bilgram) was fought in 1540. Sher Shah Suri's victory ended the Mughal Empire temporarily until 1555.

#150

The universal emergency signal 'Mayday' comes from the French 'm'aidez', meaning?

(a) Help me

(b) My day

(c) Danger

(d) Stop

Explanation: It comes from 'venez m'aider' or 'm'aidez', meaning 'come help me' or 'help me'.

#151

Who is the current President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) serving the term from July 2024 to June 2026?

(a) T. Raja Kumar

(b) Elisa de Anda Madrazo

(c) Marcus Pleyer

(d) Xiangmin Liu

Explanation: Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico assumed the presidency of the FATF on July 1, 2024, for a two-year term ending in June 2026.

#152

The principle of 'Syadvada' (The theory of 'maybe' or relativity) is a central philosophy of:

(a) Buddhism

(b) Jainism

(c) Vedanta

(d) Sankhya

Explanation: Syadvada (the doctrine of conditional predication) and Anekantavada (pluralism) are core philosophical concepts of Jainism.

#153

Which Umayyad governor sent Muhammad bin Qasim to Sindh?

(a) Musa bin Nusair

(b) Hajjaj bin Yusuf

(c) Walid bin Abdul Malik

(d) Sulaiman bin Abdul Malik

Explanation: Hajjaj bin Yusuf, the Governor of Iraq and the eastern provinces, dispatched his nephew Muhammad bin Qasim to Sindh.

#154

Who was the Caliph of the Umayyad Dynasty during the conquest of Sindh?

(a) Sulaiman

(b) Abdul Malik

(c) Walid I

(d) Umar II

Explanation: The conquest of Sindh took place during the reign of Caliph Walid I (705–715 AD).

#155

Which general of Humayun did Sher Shah defeat at Chausa?

(a) Bairam Khan

(b) Tardi Beg

(c) Humayun himself (led the army)

(d) Munim Khan

Explanation: Sher Shah defeated Emperor Humayun directly at Chausa.

#156

In which year did Humayun ascend the throne for the first time?

(a) 1526

(b) 1530

(c) 1540

(d) 1556

Explanation: Humayun ascended the Mughal throne in December 1530 at the age of 22, shortly after the death of his father, Babur.

#157

What does the name 'Humayun' mean?

(a) The Conqueror

(b) The Fortunate

(c) The Brave

(d) The Wise

Explanation: The name 'Humayun' literally means 'The Fortunate', although his reign was marked by significant struggles and temporary loss of his empire.

#158

Which brother of Humayun was given the charge of Kabul and Kandahar after the division of the empire?

(a) Hindal

(b) Askari

(c) Kamran

(d) Sulaiman

Explanation: In accordance with his father Babur's dying wish, Humayun divided the empire and gave his brother Kamran Mirza the charge of Kabul and Kandahar.

#159

Which region was assigned to Humayun's brother Askari?

(a) Sambhal

(b) Mewat

(c) Punjab

(d) Badakhshan

Explanation: Askari Mirza was assigned the fief of Sambhal by Humayun during the partition of the Mughal territories.

#160

Who was Humayun's primary Afghan rival who eventually drove him out of India?

(a) Sikandar Lodi

(b) Sher Shah Suri

(c) Mahmud Lodi

(d) Bahadur Shah

Explanation: Sher Shah Suri (Sher Khan) was the formidable Afghan leader who defeated Humayun in key battles and forced him into exile.

May 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions