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 18 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, 18 May, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. Where will 30 million barrels of oil be stored under the ‘Strategic Petroleum Reserve’ agreement between India and the UAE?
a. Fujairah, UAE
b. Mangaluru (Karnataka), Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)
c. Chandikhol, Odisha
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above (Fujairah (UAE), Mangaluru (Karnataka), Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Chandikhol (Odisha))
Q. Name the CBI Director whose tenure the Central Government extended for a second time, by one year.
a. Vinod Verma
b. Praveen Sood
c. Ajay Khanna
d. Rahul Verma
Answer: b. Praveen Sood
Q. When is International Family Day celebrated?
a. May 13
b. May 14
c. May 15
d. May 16
Answer: c. May 15
Q. What is ‘Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis’, which has been in the news?
a. A new endangered species of turtle discovered in Thailand
b. The largest fossil dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia
c. A venomous snake species discovered in the jungles of Cambodia
d. A radar launched by ISRO to monitor space debris
Answer: b. The largest fossil dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia.
Q. When is International Day of Light celebrated?
a. May 13
b. May 14
c. May 15
d. May 16
Answer: d. May 16
Q. The Central Government has approved a financial package of ₹37,500 crore to accelerate coal gasification; under this initiative, what is the targeted volume of gasification set for the year 2030?
a. 50 million tons
b. 100 million tons
c. 200 million tons
d. 400 million tons
Answer: b. 100 million tons
Q. When is World Migratory Bird Day celebrated?
a. Second Saturday of May
b. Second Saturday of October
c. Second Saturday of June
d. a and b
Answer: d. a and b (second Saturdays of May and October) {May 9 and October 10 in 2026}
Q. In which country did the World Health Organization (WHO) declare the Ebola virus outbreak a ‘Global Health Emergency’ (PHEIC) in May 2026?
a. Democratic Republic of the Congo
b. Uganda
c. Spain
d. a and b
Answer: d. a and b (Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda)
Q. When is World Telecommunication Day celebrated?
a. 15 May
b. 16 May
c. 17 May
d. 18 May
Answer: c. 17 May
Q. Which country conferred the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’ honor on PM Modi?
a. France
b. Japan
c. Sweden
d. Spain
Answer: c. Sweden
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 17 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.