This is the current affairs 28 & 29 May 2026. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
1. After Uttarakhand and Gujarat, which became the third state in independent India to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) law?
a. Assam
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Goa
d. Maharashtra
Answer: a. Assam
– The Assam Legislative Assembly passed the “Uniform Civil Code, Assam, 2026 Bill” on May 27, 2026.
– The objective of the UCC is to establish a uniform legal framework to regulate marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships irrespective of religion.
– The Bill states that it will not apply to any person belonging to Scheduled Tribes residing in Assam.
States that have implemented UCC
– Uttarakhand: First state after Independence to implement UCC in 2024
– Gujarat: Second state to implement it in March 2026
– Goa: First state to implement UCC under Portuguese rule in 1867 before Independence
Key Features of Assam UCC
– Ban on polygamy
– Mandatory registration of marriage and divorce
– Registration of live-in relationships
– Uniform inheritance and property rules
– Not applicable to Scheduled Tribes
What is the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?
UCC
– It proposes replacing personal laws with a common set of laws applicable to everyone.
– This means that in a state where UCC is implemented, every citizen will be governed by the same civil laws in personal matters, irrespective of religion or caste.
Assam
– Capital: Dispur
– Language: Assamese
– Neighboring states: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, and West Bengal
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2. After removing Ousmane Sonko from office, whom did the President of debt-ridden Senegal appoint as the new Prime Minister?
a. Mohammed Dionne
b. Amadou Ba
c. Sidiki Kaba
d. Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo
Answer: d. Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo
– Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the new Prime Minister in May 2026.
– He is a senior economist and former central banker.
– The President removed former political mentor and then-popular Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from office.
Reasons for Removal
– Debt Burden: Senegal’s public debt has reached 132% of GDP. This debt crisis is directly affecting the stability of domestic democratic institutions.
– Suspension of IMF Program: In 2024, the government accused the previous administration of concealing the actual debt figures, after which the IMF suspended its $1.8 billion assistance program.
Senegal
– Capital: Dakar
– Geographical Location: A coastal country in West Africa bordering Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, and Gambia.
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3. The Abraham Accords concern relations between whom, which Trump discussed during the Iran peace talks?
a. India and Pakistan
b. Israel and Arab/Muslim countries
c. United States and North Korea
d. Russia and Ukraine
Answer: b. Israel and Arab/Muslim countries
Main Development: Donald Trump’s Surprising Demand
– Sudden Demand: U.S. President Donald Trump made a highly surprising demand during the Iran peace talks.
– Major Appeal (25 May 2026): Trump appealed to several major Muslim and Arab countries to recognize Israel as part of the Iran deal.
– Condition Related to Abraham Accords: He asked these countries to join the Abraham Accords. However, most countries including Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia refused.
What are the Abraham Accords?
– They are a series of agreements aimed at normalizing diplomatic, economic, and security relations between Israel and Arab countries.
– Beginning: Initiated during Donald Trump’s first presidential term in 2020 (August–December) through U.S. mediation.
– Main Objective: To promote peace and international cooperation by moving beyond decades of conflict and hostility.
– Main Signatory Countries (2020): United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Morocco.
Other Participants
– Sudan: Has not yet formally normalized relations.
– Kosovo: Another participant in the accords.
– Kazakhstan: In November 2025, this non-Arab country also agreed to join.
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4. When is the International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories observed?
a. 19 to 26 May
b. 22 to 28 May
c. 25 to 31 May
d. 25 to 31 June
Answer: c. 25 to 31 May
– This week has been declared by the United Nations.
– The United Nations defines a non-self-governing territory as a place where people have not yet attained full self-government.
– The week encourages nations to support measures that protect the property rights of people living in such territories.
– This week promotes an anti-colonialism message.
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5. Shooter Randhir Singh, who won India’s first gold medal in shooting at the Asian Games, passed away on May 27, 2026. In which Games did he win the gold medal?
a. Olympics
b. Asian Games
c. Commonwealth Games
d. FIFA World Cup
Answer: b. Asian Games
(1978 Bangkok Asian Games – Trap Shooting Event)
Sports Achievements and Medals
– 1978 Bangkok Asian Games: Gold medal in trap shooting (India’s first shooting gold at the Asian Games)
– 1982 Delhi Asian Games: Bronze medal in trap shooting
– 1986 Seoul Asian Games: Silver medal in trap shooting
– International Representation: Represented India in 5 Olympic Games and the 1978 Commonwealth Games.
– National Honour: Received the Arjuna Award in 1979 for his contribution to sports.
Role in Sports Administration
– OCA (Olympic Council of Asia): Became President in 2024, but recently resigned before completing his term due to health reasons.
– IOA (Indian Olympic Association): Served as Secretary General.
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6. Who became the head coach of Hockey India’s Junior Men’s Team?
a. Frederic Soyez
b. P.R. Sreejesh
c. Craig Fulton
d. Aymeric Bergamo
Answer: a. Frederic Soyez
Personal Introduction and New Role
– Frederic Soyez, aged 48, is a French national.
– He replaced former star goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh as the coach of Hockey India’s Junior Men’s Team.
– He has previously served as the head coach of both France and Spain.
– Olympic Experience: He coached Spain in the 2016 and 2020 Olympics, and France in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Career as a Player
– Played 196 international matches for France between 1995 and 2010.
– Scored 195 goals during his international career.
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7. Which countries are hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
a. Canada
b. Mexico
c. USA
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above
– Duration of the 23rd FIFA World Cup: 11 June to 19 July 2026
– It is the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three countries.
– Total Teams: 48 teams (earlier there were 32 teams)
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8. Legendary tennis player Stan Wawrinka, who retired from tennis on May 25, 2026, after his French Open match, belongs to which country?
a. France
b. Switzerland
c. Serbia
d. Italy
Answer: b. Switzerland
– The 41-year-old Swiss player Stan Wawrinka won the French Open title in 2015.
– He was the runner-up in 2017.
– Wawrinka is among the few players in the Open Era to have won three different Grand Slam titles.
– Australian Open – 2014
– French Open – 2015
– US Open – 2016
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9. Which former Prime Minister of India’s death anniversary was observed on May 27, 2026?
a. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
b. Rajiv Gandhi
c. Indira Gandhi
d. Pranab Mukherjee
Answer: a. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
– Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru passed away on May 27, 1964.
– He was India’s first Prime Minister and served from 1947 to 1964.
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10. According to a study published in the journal Zootaxa by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), how many species of cockroaches have been recorded in India?
a. 199 species
b. 194 species
c. 191 species
d. 195 species
Answer: c. 191 species
– Out of the 191 cockroach species found in India, 119 species (more than 60%) are endemic to the country.
– The research generated more than 100 high-quality DNA barcodes for species identification and classification.
– DNA barcoding uses a short genetic sequence, usually from the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase gene, for identifying species.
– Dhriti Banerjee, Director of the Kolkata-based ZSI, said, “This study is important for uncovering hidden species and resolving taxonomic ambiguities.”
– Cockroaches are often stereotyped merely as household pests.
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