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May 2026 – Week 2 Current Affairs MCQ (8–14 May)

May 2026 – Week 2 Current Affairs Quiz (8-14 May)

Practice 15 UPSC and State PSC-oriented MCQs from important May 8-14, 2026 current affairs, including AP healthcare, indigenous defence technology, BrahMos diplomacy, and India’s private space sector.

Easy: 5 QuestionsMedium: 5 QuestionsDifficult: 5 Questions

Easy Level

Question 1

Mee Intiki – Mee Doctor 2026 was launched in which state?

  1. Telangana
  2. Andhra Pradesh
  3. Karnataka
  4. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh Governor launched the Mee Intiki – Mee Doctor initiative on May 8, 2026 to provide doorstep healthcare to poor families in inaccessible regions.

Question 2

TARA Glide Weapon was developed by which organisation?

  1. ISRO
  2. DRDO
  3. HAL
  4. BEL
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Correct Answer: B. DRDO

TARA, or Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation, is an indigenous glide weapon developed by DRDO and tested with the Indian Air Force.

Question 3

BrahMos is jointly developed by India and which country?

  1. France
  2. Russia
  3. Israel
  4. United States
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Correct Answer: B. Russia

BrahMos is a joint project of India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia. The name combines Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers.

Question 4

Skyroot Aerospace, India’s first space-tech unicorn, is headquartered in:

  1. Bengaluru
  2. Hyderabad
  3. Ahmedabad
  4. Sriharikota
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Correct Answer: B. Hyderabad

Skyroot Aerospace is a Hyderabad-based startup. It gained unicorn status after reaching a valuation of about USD 1.1 billion.

Question 5

World Red Cross Day and World Thalassemia Day are observed on:

  1. April 7
  2. May 8
  3. June 5
  4. July 11
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Correct Answer: B. May 8

Mee Intiki – Mee Doctor was launched on May 8, 2026, the day associated with both World Red Cross Day and World Thalassemia Day.

Medium Level

Question 6

The primary purpose of TARA Glide Weapon is to:

  1. Intercept ballistic missiles
  2. Convert unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons
  3. Launch satellites into LEO
  4. Detect underwater submarines
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Correct Answer: B. Convert unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons

TARA strengthens stand-off strike capability by allowing aircraft to hit ground targets from safer distances using precision guidance.

Question 7

Which country became the first foreign buyer of BrahMos in 2024?

  1. Vietnam
  2. Philippines
  3. Indonesia
  4. Japan
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Correct Answer: B. Philippines

The Philippines was the first foreign buyer of BrahMos. The 2026 talks concern a possible export deal with Vietnam.

Question 8

Which Article of the Constitution directs the State to improve public health and nutrition?

  1. Article 21
  2. Article 32
  3. Article 47
  4. Article 51A
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Correct Answer: C. Article 47

Article 47 is a Directive Principle of State Policy. It directs the State to raise nutrition levels, standard of living, and public health.

Question 9

Vikram-1, associated with Skyroot Aerospace, is significant because it is expected to be:

  1. India’s first privately developed orbital rocket
  2. India’s first reusable satellite
  3. A nuclear-powered launch vehicle
  4. A DRDO hypersonic missile
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Correct Answer: A. India’s first privately developed orbital rocket

Skyroot’s Vikram-1 is an orbital launch vehicle expected to make its maiden flight in 2026, following Vikram-S which reached space in 2022.

Question 10

Which of the following correctly matches BrahMos?

  1. Speed – Mach 0.8
  2. Original range – 290 km
  3. Developed by ISRO and NASA
  4. Named after Ganga and Volga
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Correct Answer: B. Original range – 290 km

The original BrahMos range was 290 km, while extended-range versions are reported at 450 km, 500 km and 800+ km. Its speed is about Mach 2.8-3.0.

Difficult Level

Question 11

Consider the following about Mee Intiki – Mee Doctor: 1. It targets poor families in remote areas. 2. It covers pregnant women, children aged 0-6 years and bedridden persons. 3. It targets 5 lakh families over 3 years. Which statements are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

All three statements are correct. The programme covers 7 districts and aims to deliver primary healthcare at the doorstep.

Question 12

Which combination correctly describes TARA?

  1. Range 80 km; launch altitude up to 45,000 feet
  2. Range 800 km; launch altitude up to 10,000 feet
  3. Range 290 km; sea-launched only
  4. Range 500 km; satellite-launched
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Correct Answer: A. Range 80 km; launch altitude up to 45,000 feet

TARA has a maximum range of about 80 km, launch altitude from 10 to 45,000 feet, and 250 kg, 450 kg and 500 kg variants.

Question 13

BrahMos talks with Vietnam are strategically important mainly because they:

  1. End India’s missile programme
  2. Strengthen maritime deterrence in the South China Sea region
  3. Create a new climate finance mechanism
  4. Replace the I2U2 framework
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Correct Answer: B. Strengthen maritime deterrence in the South China Sea region

A possible BrahMos sale to Vietnam would enhance Vietnam’s maritime deterrence and reinforce India’s role as an advanced defence technology supplier.

Question 14

Which of the following about Skyroot is incorrect?

  1. It became India’s first space-tech unicorn
  2. It raised nearly USD 60 million in fresh funding
  3. Vikram-S was India’s first privately developed rocket to reach space
  4. Its rocket series is named after Homi J. Bhabha
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Correct Answer: D. Its rocket series is named after Homi J. Bhabha

The Vikram rocket series is named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India’s space programme.

Question 15

Public health and sanitation fall under which entry of the State List in the Seventh Schedule?

  1. Entry 6
  2. Entry 17
  3. Entry 20
  4. Entry 45
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Correct Answer: A. Entry 6

Public health and sanitation are State List subjects under Entry 6. This is why state-level doorstep healthcare programmes are important for polity-linked current affairs.

Source base: PSC Chronicles May 8-14, 2026 posts: Mee Intiki Mee Doctor, TARA Glide Weapon, BrahMos Missile Talks, and Skyroot Aerospace Unicorn.
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