Current Affairs 23rd May 2026

Q.1. Which national park in India released the country’s first Ganges softshell turtle with a satellite tag?
Ans. Kaziranga
Q.2. In May 2026, which Indian state was the first to finish all priority areas under Phase I and Phase II of the Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative?
Ans. Tripura
Q.3. On May 15, 2026, who officially took over as India’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom?
Ans. P Kumaran
Q.4. What was the central focus of the Ministry of Minority Affairs’ May 2026 National Conclave on Minorities Welfare?
Ans. Bhagidari Se Bhagyoday
Q.5. On May 15, 2026, the Mahey Tokpo-Raldho irrigation canal was inaugurated in which Union Territory?
Ans. Ladakh
Q.6. Who was given a five-year tenure as Jio Platforms’ managing director in April 2026?
Ans. Akash Ambani
Q.7. On May 16, 2026, which Indian state commemorated 51 years of statehood?
Ans. Sikkim
Q.8. In May 2026, which state was chosen to receive 1,243 EV chargers as part of the PM E-Drive program?
Ans. Karnataka
Q.9. In May 2026, which bank opened its first branch in GIFT City, Gujarat?
Ans. CTBC Bank
Q.10. In which state was the Grih Pravesh of 5 lakh completed PMAY-G houses initiated on May 15, 2026?
Ans. Maharashtra