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 1 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, 1 May, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh approved the creation of five new districts; how many districts are there now in total?
a. Seven
b. Six
c. Eight
d. Ten
Answer: a. Seven
Q. Name India’s first private orbital rocket, which was sent to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota for launch on April 27, 2026.
a. LVM3
b. Vikram-1
c. GSLV
d. PSLV
Answer: b. Vikram-1
Q. Lisa Gill became the first female Chief Justice of which High Court?
a. Gauhati High Court
b. Karnataka High Court
c. Andhra Pradesh High Court
d. Kerala High Court
Answer: c. Andhra Pradesh
Q. Which Indian botanical researcher was honored with the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) National Award 2026?
a. Dr. Swarup Kumar Parida
b. Jagadeesh Gupta Kapuganti
c. Dr. Deepa
d. N. Aleem Yusuf
Answer: d. N. Aleem Yusuf
Q. Gurbux Singh, a member of an Olympic medal-winning team, passed away on April 24, 2026; with which sport was he associated?
a. Hockey
b. Athletics
c. Shooting
d. Badminton
Answer: a. Hockey
Q. When is World Veterinary Day observed?
a. The first Saturday of April
b. The second Saturday of April
c. The third Saturday of April
d. The last Saturday of April
Answer: d. The last Saturday of April (April 25, 2026)
Q. Under which Article of the Constitution did the Opposition once again introduce a notice in the Rajya Sabha proposing the removal of Gyanesh Kumar from the post of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)?
a. Article 124
b. Article 324
c. Article 327
d. Article 356
Answer: b. Article 324 (Article 324(5) → Procedure for the removal of the CEC and Election Commissioners. The removal procedure is similar to that of a Supreme Court Judge.)
Q. According to a global report by which international organization, do 840,000 people worldwide die every year due to health issues directly linked to workplace stress and a poor mental environment (Psychosocial Risks)?
a. International Labour Organization (ILO)
b. World Health Organization (WHO)
c. World Bank
d. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Answer: a. International Labour Organization (ILO)
Q. When is World Book and Copyright Day observed?
a. April 22
b. April 23
c. April 26
d. April 28
Answer: b. April 23
Q. In which city and country was the meeting of the Defence Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held, in which Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated?
a. Astana, Kazakhstan
b. Dushanbe, Tajikistan
c. Tashkent, Uzbekistan
d. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Answer: d. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 1 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.