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 5 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, 5 May, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. Who did the Central Government appoint as the new Chairman of ‘Prasar Bharati’?
a. Rakesh Sharma
b. Prasoon Joshi
c. Ashok Vajpeyi
d. Navneet Kumar
Answer: b. Prasoon Joshi
Q. Who did the Central Government appoint as the new Deputy Governor of the RBI in May 2026?
a. Rohit Jain
b. Bildarlal Purohit
c. Radhakrishna Mathur
d. T. Rabi Sankar
Answer: a. Rohit Jain
Q. Who became India’s Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)?
a. Ramesh Talekar
b. Anugrah Narayan Das
c. Arun Sinha
d. V.P. Srivastava
Answer: b. Anugrah Narayan Das
Q. Who did the Central Government appoint as the new President of the ‘National Company Law Tribunal’ (NCLT)?
a. Anupinder Singh Grewal
b. Dilip Bhosale
c. A.M. Khanwilkar
d. Ramalingam Sudhakar
Answer: a. Anupinder Singh Grewal
Q. Who was appointed as the Festival Director of the 57th International Film Festival (IFFI), Goa?
a. Shah Rukh Khan
b. Ashutosh Gowariker
c. Ashutosh Rana
d. None of these
Answer: b. Ashutosh Gowariker
Q. Who was appointed as the first CEO of Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL)?
a. Vinod Sahni
b. Ajay Verma
c. Rajesh Kaptan
d. Sanjay Jamuar
Answer: d. Sanjay Jamuar
Q. Who is the Brand Ambassador for Census 2027?
a. Ashutosh Rana
b. Priyanka Chopra
c. Sudarsan Pattnaik
d. Akshay Kumar
Answer: c. Sudarsan Pattnaik
Q. Dijo Kappan passed away on May 1, 2026; what was he known for?
a. Environmentalist
b. Rajya Sabha MP
c. Social Worker
d. Sportsperson
Answer: c. Social Worker
Q. Which of the following did the Chief Justice of India (CJI) declare as the country’s first paperless State Judiciary?
a. Bihar
b. Kerala
c. Sikkim
d. Mizoram
Answer: c. Sikkim
Q. When is World Press Freedom Day observed?
a. May 1
b. May 2
c. May 3
d. May 5
Answer: c. May 3
Q. When is Coal Miner’s Day observed?
a. May 1
b. May 2
c. May 3
d. May 4
Answer: d. May 4
Q. What is India’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index 2026?
a. 150
b. 157
c. 151
d. 152
Answer: b. 157
Q. Which country topped the World Press Freedom Index 2026?
a. Norway
b. Denmark
c. USA
d. Germany
Answer: a. Norway
Q. Which country returned 657 ancient and rare artifacts, valued at $14 million, to India?
a. United Kingdom
b. Japan
c. United States of America
d. Nepal
Answer: c. United States of America
Q. When is Gujarat Foundation Day celebrated?
a. May 4
b. April 30
c. May 2
d. May 1
Answer: d. May 1
Q. Which two Indian conservationists were honored with the Whitley Awards 2026?
a. Purnima Pathak
b. Barkha Subba
c. Parveen Sheikh
d. Both b and c
Answer: d. Both b and c (Barkha Subba and Parveen Sheikh)
Q. Which state’s Foundation Day is celebrated on May 1, 2026?
a. Kerala
b. Assam
c. Maharashtra
d. Karnataka
Answer: c. Maharashtra
Q. Who became the world’s first female Archbishop?
a. Mary Thakkavalli David
b. Marilyn Hoffet
c. Sarah Mullally
d. Rinvi Noel
Answer: c. Sarah Mullally
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 5 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.