SPORTS
Individual Achievements
Indian shooter Esha Singh clinches gold with a new world record at the ISSF World Cup in Munich
Indian shooter Esha Singh won the gold medal in the Women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany.
She scored 43 points out of 50 in the final round, breaking the previous world record of 42 points held by South Korea's Kim Yeji.
This achievement elevates India's standing in international shooting competitions ahead of major global championships.
She scored 43 points out of 50 in the final round, breaking the previous world record of 42 points held by South Korea's Kim Yeji.
This achievement elevates India's standing in international shooting competitions ahead of major global championships.
Key Facts / Static GK
ISSF Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Practice Quiz — 28 May 2026
Q1. Which Indian state recently became the third state in the country, and the first in the North East, to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill?
Answer: (C) Assam — Assam has officially become the third state in India, and the first in the North East, to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, following Uttarakhand and Gujarat.
Q2. Which initiative of the Central Government facilitated Sikkim being declared a fully literate state?
Answer: (B) ULLAS — Sikkim was declared a fully literate state under the Centre's ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative.
Q3. What is the official theme designated for the International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations to be held in Kolkata?
Answer: (C) Yoga for Healthy Ageing — The theme for the International Day of Yoga 2026 has been announced as 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
Q4. On which route has the Ministry of Railways approved the introduction of the 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based DEMU trainset?
Answer: (B) Jind-Sonipat — The Ministry of Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based DEMU trainset on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway.
Q5. To what percentage has the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) increased its stake in the Central Bank of India?
Answer: (B) 6.06% — LIC has increased its stake in the Central Bank of India to 6.06% from the previous 3.16%.
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