Quiz: Daily Current Affairs 20 May 2026: PM Modi Norway Honor | Asian Weightlifting
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Quiz: Daily Current Affairs 20 May 2026: PM Modi Norway Honor | Asian Weightlifting
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In 2026, which country's highest honour 'Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit' was conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
Explanation
The Government of Norway has conferred this highest honour upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unique contribution to strengthening bilateral relations.
Key Points
- > Receiving Norway's highest honour
- > This is PM Modi's 32nd international honour
- > Just before this, Sweden had also honoured him
Additional Information
- This honour of the Government of Norway was instituted in 1985 by King Olav V.
- It is awarded in recognition of outstanding services by foreign and Norwegian citizens.
- India and Norway are working to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
| Honour | Presenting Country | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit | Norway | 2026 |
| Royal Order of the Polar Star | Sweden | 2026 |
| Order of St. Andrew | Russia | 2019 |
Where is India's first AI-powered Human-Elephant Conflict Research Centre being set up?
Explanation
This first-of-its-kind AI-powered research centre is being established in the Palamau Tiger Reserve of Jharkhand to reduce conflicts between wild elephants and humans.
Key Points
- > Established in Palamau Tiger Reserve of Jharkhand
- > AI will be used to decode elephant behaviour and sounds
- > Real-time alerts will be sent to villagers
Additional Information
- Palamau Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Jharkhand and is one of the oldest tiger reserves in the country.
- It was one of the first 9 forests of Project Tiger started in 1973-74.
- In this forest, for the first time, a tiger census was conducted based on pugmarks instead of cameras.
| Name of Reserve | State | Year of Establishment |
|---|---|---|
| Palamau Tiger Reserve | Jharkhand | 1973 |
| Corbett National Park | Uttarakhand | 1936 |
| Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve | Madhya Pradesh | 1968 |
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)?
Explanation
IAS officer Saurabh Vijay has taken charge as the new CEO of UIDAI, succeeding Bhuvnesh Kumar.
Key Points
- > Saurabh Vijay is a 1998-batch IAS officer
- > He is an officer of the Maharashtra cadre
- > Bhuvnesh Kumar has become the Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism
Additional Information
- UIDAI provides a 12-digit unique Aadhaar number to citizens of India.
- It is a statutory authority under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- It was given legal status through the Aadhaar Act, 2016.
| Organisation | CEO/Head | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| UIDAI | Saurabh Vijay | New Delhi |
| UIDAI Chairman | Neelkanth Mishra | New Delhi |
| Parent Ministry | MeitY | New Delhi |
The Nagaland government has launched 'Coffees of Nagaland Mission' with a budget of how many crore rupees to boost coffee production?
Explanation
A budget of Rs 175 crore has been allocated to develop coffee cultivation in Nagaland and reduce dependence on Jhum (shifting) cultivation.
Key Points
- > The budget amount is Rs 175 crore
- > There will be Arabica coffee clusters in Kohima and Robusta coffee clusters in Niuland
- > One of its main objectives is to increase the income of small and tribal farmers
Additional Information
- The climate of Nagaland is highly suitable and favourable for coffee cultivation.
- Besides reducing environmental damage, this mission will provide an alternative source of income to farmers.
- Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio launched this mission.
| District | Coffee Variety | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Kohima | Arabica Coffee | Special Cluster Development |
| Niuland | Robusta Coffee | Special Cluster Development |
| Nagaland | Overall Coffee | Global Premium Hub |
Which Squadron Leader of the Indian Air Force has become the first woman to achieve 'Category A' instructional grading?
Explanation
Squadron Leader Saniya is the first female Qualified Flying Instructor of the Indian Air Force to achieve this highest category.
Key Points
- > This grade has been awarded by the Flying Instructors' School in Chennai
- > She is an experienced pilot of the Pilatus PC-7 Mk-II trainer aircraft
- > She trains new cadets in flying aircraft
Additional Information
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrates its Raising Day on 8 October every year.
- The Flying Instructors' School (FIS) is one of the most prestigious training centres of the Indian Air Force.
- The headquarters is located in New Delhi.
| Pilot | Achievement | Aircraft Type |
|---|---|---|
| Squadron Leader Saniya | Category A Grading | Pilatus PC-7 Mk-II |
| Avani Chaturvedi | First Solo Female Fighter Pilot | MiG-21 Bison |
| Shivangi Singh | First Rafale Pilot | Rafale Fighter Jets |
How many medals in total has India won at the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026?
Explanation
India won a total of 10 medals in this championship, including 1 silver and 9 bronze medals.
Key Points
- > India ranked 11th in the list with a total of 10 medals
- > Gyaneshwari Yadav won the only silver medal
- > The women's team achieved third place overall
Additional Information
- The Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 took place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- China secured the first position with 41 medals in this competition.
- North Korea secured the second position with 30 medals.
| Country | Medal Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| China | 41 | 1 |
| North Korea | 30 | 2 |
| India | 10 | 11 |
Famous mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has set a new world record by climbing Mount Everest a record how many times?
Explanation
Renowned Nepalese mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own previous record by climbing Mount Everest for the 32nd time.
Key Points
- > Kami Rita Sherpa is known as the 'Everest Man'
- > Among women, Lhakpa Sherpa has climbed Everest the most, 11 times
- > The height of Mount Everest is approximately 8848 metres
Additional Information
- Mount Everest is located on the border between Nepal and China in the Mahalangur range of the Himalayas.
- It is called 'Sagarmatha' in Nepal and 'Chomolungma' in Tibet.
- Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to successfully climb Everest (in 1953).
| Mountaineer | Country | Record Number |
|---|---|---|
| Kami Rita Sherpa | Nepal | 32 times (Highest Male) |
| Lhakpa Sherpa | Nepal | 11 times (Highest Female) |
| Tenzing Norgay | India/Nepal | First successful climber (1953) |
Which project has the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched to provide skill training to rural youth?
Explanation
NHAI and an NGO 'Vartis Foundation' have jointly started 'Project Saksham' to make rural youth and women self-reliant.
Key Points
- > The project is for residents living along national highways
- > 12 training centres are being operated across the country
- > This will enhance skill development and increase employment
Additional Information
- NHAI is responsible for the maintenance and management of India's national highway system.
- It was constituted by an Act of 1988 and started functioning as an autonomous body in 1995.
- It is an organisation under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
| Project | Partner Organisation | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Project Saksham | NHAI & Vartis Foundation | Skill development of rural women |
| Training Centre | 12 centres across the country | Creating employment opportunities |
Which day is observed as 'National Anti-Terrorism Day' every year in India?
Explanation
National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed every year on 21 May to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi.
Key Points
- > Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on 21 May 1991
- > He was assassinated by LTTE terrorists in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
- > Theme of 2026: Oppose Terrorism, Promote Peace, Harmony and National Unity
Additional Information
- Rajiv Gandhi was the sixth Prime Minister of India and became the youngest Prime Minister (at the age of 40).
- Several important international days are observed in May.
- It builds awareness to keep the youth away from terrorism.
| Important Day | Date | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| National Anti-Terrorism Day | 21 May | Awareness against terrorism |
| World Press Freedom Day | 3 May | Celebrating media freedom |
| World Bee Day | 20 May | Importance of bee conservation |
Recently, in which Indian state has an agreement been signed with the Netherlands for the 'Kalpsar Project' aiming to build the world's largest man-made freshwater reservoir?
Explanation
The 'Kalpsar Project' is being implemented with the technical cooperation of the Netherlands to build the world's largest man-made freshwater reservoir in the Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat.
Key Points
- > Kalpsar Project is located in the Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat
- > This freshwater reservoir is being built based on the experience of the Netherlands
- > It will solve the water crisis of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat
Additional Information
- The Kalpsar project plans to construct an approximately 30 km long dam across the Gulf of Khambhat.
- A road will also be built over this dam to reduce the distance between Saurashtra and South Gujarat.
- It is being built on the model of the famous Afsluitdijk dam in the Netherlands.
| Project | Location | Partner Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kalpsar Project | Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat | Netherlands |
| Dam Length | Approx 30 km | - |
| Objective | Freshwater conservation and transport link | - |
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