19 May 2026 Current Affairs | Latest GK Questions and Answers
19 May 2026 — Today's Current Affairs
1. Which country recently honored Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its highest civilian award, the 'Royal Order of the Polar Star'?
Answer: Sweden
2. After the recent 2026 ordinance, what is the new sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges in India?
Answer: 38
3. Who created a new world record by climbing Mount Everest for the 32nd time in May 2026?
Answer: Kami Rita Sherpa (Nepal)
4. Where was the 3rd Nordic-India Summit held in May 2026?
Answer: Oslo, Norway
5. In which city is India's first indigenous Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft being manufactured?
Answer: Vadodara (Gujarat)
6. The recently discussed Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is located in which state?
Answer: Assam
7. Gujarat's Kalpasar Project is being developed on the lines of which country's historic Afsluitdijk dam?
Answer: Netherlands
8. Who became the first Italian player in 50 years to win the Italian Open men's singles title?
Answer: Jannik Sinner
9. Who recently took oath as the new Chief Minister of Kerala in May 2026?
Answer: V.D. Satheesan
10. The traditional 'Panjath Nag' festival is celebrated in which state/union territory?
Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
11. Which Indian feature film based on Hyderabad’s Qutb Shahi heritage has been selected for trailer screening at the Cannes Film Festival?
Answer: Chand Tara