Current Affairs Quiz 19 May 2026

Q1. Consider the following pairs:

Historical Ruler	Dynasty
1. Raja Bhoj	Paramara
2. Dharmapala	Pala
3. Amoghavarsha I	Chola
4. Krishnadevaraya	Vijayanagara

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A) 1, 2 and 4 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q1. (A) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation:

• Pair 1: Raja Bhoj — Paramara Dynasty (Correct)
  • Raja Bhoj (c. 1010–1055 CE) ruled the Malwa region from Dhar.
  • He is remembered for patronage of Sanskrit scholarship, architecture, medicine, and astronomy.
• Pair 2: Dharmapala — Pala Dynasty (Correct)
  • Dharmapala was one of the greatest Pala rulers.
  • He established major Buddhist centres such as Vikramashila.
• Pair 3: Amoghavarsha I — Chola Dynasty (Incorrect)
  • Amoghavarsha I belonged to the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
  • He authored the Kannada classic Kavirajamarga.
• Pair 4: Krishnadevaraya — Vijayanagara Empire (Correct)
  • Krishnadevaraya was the most celebrated ruler of the Tuluva dynasty of Vijayanagara.

Q2. Which of the following countries directly border the Strait of Hormuz?

1. Iran
2. Oman
3. Saudi Arabia
4. United Arab Emirates

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. (A) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Iran forms the northern shore.
• Oman, through the Musandam Peninsula, forms the southern shore.
• Saudi Arabia and UAE depend heavily on the route but do not constitute the two sides of the strait.

Q3. Which of the following items accounted for a major share of India’s import bill in 2025–26?

1. Crude oil and natural gas
2. Gold and silver
3. Edible oils
4. Fertilizers

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

All four categories significantly contribute to India’s import dependence:

• Crude Oil and Natural Gas
  • India imports more than 85% of its crude oil requirement.
• Gold and Silver
  • Precious metals imports exceeded US$90 billion in 2025–26.
• Edible Oils
  • More than 56% of domestic edible oil demand is met through imports.
• Fertilizers
  • India remains dependent on imported urea, phosphatic, and potassic fertilizers.

Q4. Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) is declared under:

A) WHO Constitution, 1948
B) International Health Regulations (2005)
C) Biological Weapons Convention, 1972
D) International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Q4. (B) International Health Regulations (2005)

Explanation:

• A PHEIC is the highest global public health alert issued by the World Health Organization.
• It is declared under the International Health Regulations (IHR), 2005 when an extraordinary event requires coordinated international action.

Examples of PHEIC:

• COVID-19
• Mpox
• Ebola outbreaks

Q5. Which of the following are major components of syngas?

1. Carbon monoxide
2. Hydrogen
3. Methane
4. Carbon dioxide

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, 3 and 4
D) 2 and 4 only

Q5. (C) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

Syngas (Synthetic Gas) is produced through gasification of biomass or other carbonaceous materials under limited oxygen.

Principal Components:

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) – major combustible constituent.
• Hydrogen (H₂) – valuable fuel and industrial feedstock.

Additional Common Components:

• Methane (CH₄) – contributes to calorific value.
• Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) – present as a non-combustible component.

Typical Uses of Syngas:

• Electricity generation
• Methanol and ethanol synthesis
• Hydrogen production
• Synthetic fuels

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