The new year brings new opportunities and for competitive exam aspirants staying updated is the first step toward success. If you want to start 2026 on a strong note, today GK Quiz Today 15 May 2026 is the perfect way to sharpen your current affairs preparation. These questions are designed to reflect what really matters in exams.
This Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers set covers important national and international events, government schemes, sports, awards, and economy-related updates. Based on recent exam trends, the quiz helps you understand how current affairs are asked in SSC, Banking, Railways, and other competitive exams, making your preparation more focused and effective.
Whether you are a beginner or revising for upcoming exams, this GK Quiz Today will boost your confidence and improve your accuracy. Practicing daily current affairs not only strengthens your general knowledge but also builds the habit of smart, exam-oriented learning exactly what toppers follow.
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GK Quiz Today, 15 May, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. Whom has the Central Government appointed as the new Navy Chief (Chief of the Naval Staff)?
a. Krishna Swaminathan
b. Radhakrishna Tripathi
c. Ratnesh Verma
d. Vijay Joseph Stalin
Answer: a. Krishna Swaminathan
Q. Whom has the Central Government appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)?
a. Krishna Swaminathan
b. Radhakrishna Tripathi
c. Rajendra Vishwakarma
d. N.S. Raja Subramani
Answer: d. N.S. Raja Subramani
Q. When is World Asthma Day observed?
a. The first Monday of May
b. The first Tuesday of May
c. The first Wednesday of May
d. The first Thursday of May
Answer: b. The first Tuesday of May (May 5th in the year 2026)
Q. Which court launched the ‘One Case One Data’ initiative?
a. Patna High Court
b. Madras High Court
c. Allahabad High Court
d. Supreme Court
Answer: d. Supreme Court
Q. The Supreme Court launched ‘Su Sahay’; what is it?
a. An AI-powered chatbot
b. A new e-court portal
c. A legal helpline for women’s safety
d. A digital library for lawyers
Answer: a. An AI-powered chatbot
Q. Citing which crisis did PM Modi appeal to the public to conserve fuel, work from home, refrain from buying gold, and reduce foreign travel?
a. The Russia-Ukraine War
b. The West Asia Crisis
c. The Global Trade Crisis
d. The Climate Crisis
Answer: b. The West Asia Crisis
Q. When is World Thalassemia Day observed?
a. 7 May
b. 8 May
c. 9 May
d. 10 May
Answer: b. 8 May
Q. In which southern state were 12,000-year-old fossils discovered following heavy rains in 2023—fossils that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has now identified as belonging to the Holocene epoch?
a. Tamil Nadu
b. Kerala
c. Andhra Pradesh
d. Karnataka
Answer: a. Tamil Nadu
Q. When is BRO (Border Roads Organisation) Foundation Day observed?
a. May 7
b. May 8
c. May 9
d. May 10
Answer: a. May 7
Q. Which Indian space startup successfully launched the world’s first ‘OptoSAR’ satellite—Mission Drishti—into space?
a. SpaceX
b. Skyroot
c. GalaxEye
d. Agnikul
Answer: c. GalaxEye
Q. With what primary objective has the ₹5,600 crore Cotton Productivity Mission (2026-31) been launched?
a. To increase taxes on cotton exports
b. To enhance cotton productivity and quality
c. To shut down the textile industry
d. To promote only organic cotton farming
Answer: b. To enhance cotton productivity and quality
Q. What percentage of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has the Central Government permitted in insurance companies via the automatic route?
a. 49%
b. 74%
c. 100%
d. 20%
Answer: c. 100%
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 15 May 2026 covered the most important current affairs questions that are highly relevant for SSC, RRB, Group D, Banking and other competitive exams Regular practice of these daily quizzes w ill help you stay updated improve your accuracy and strengthen your overall exam preparation Keep revising daily stay consistent and continue solving more GK quizzes to score higher in your upcoming exams.