UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 2 May 2026

1.

The Korowai, recently in the news for their tree-house dwellings, are an indigenous community of:

the highlands of Madagascar the Andaman Islands of India Papua, Indonesia the Amazon basin of Brazil

From: Korowai Tribe of Papua: Tree-House Lifestyle & History Open full article →

2.

Mount Dukono, which erupted recently, is located in:

Indonesia Japan Papua New Guinea the Philippines

From: Mount Dukono Eruption: Halmahera Island Volcano Updates Open full article →

3.

INS Mahendragiri, recently delivered to the Indian Navy, is a frigate of which class?

Visakhapatnam-class Nilgiri-class Kolkata-class Shivalik-class

From: INS Mahendragiri: Sixth Nilgiri-class Frigate Features Open full article →

4.

With reference to the BHISHM cubes supplied under India's Aarogya Maitri initiative, consider the following statements:

1.They are modular units carrying diagnostics, ventilators and minor surgical equipment.

2.They are waterproof and light enough to be carried by hand over difficult terrain.

3.They are meant for the permanent construction of hospitals in partner countries.

Select the answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

From: India Sends Aarogya Maitri Medical Cubes to Jamaica Open full article →

5.

With reference to the Whitley Awards, often called the 'Green Oscars', consider the following statements:

1.They are given by a United Kingdom-based charity to conservation leaders from the Global South.

2.Eligibility is restricted to serving officials of government forest departments.

3.Winners receive project funding along with training in leadership and fundraising.

Select the answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 2 and 3 1 and 3 1, 2 and 3

From: Whitley Awards 2026: Conservation Honours for India Open full article →

6.

The new incentive scheme for recycling critical minerals is being implemented by the:

Ministry of Commerce and Industry Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry of Mines Ministry of Heavy Industries

From: Incentive Scheme for Critical Mineral Recycling Open full article →

7.

Leprosy, also called Hansen's disease, is caused by:

a protozoan parasite a fungus a virus a bacterium

From: Delhi to Notify Leprosy as a Reportable Disease Open full article →

8.

DAMPE, nicknamed 'Wukong', is a satellite of which country?

Japan China Russia South Korea

From: DAMPE Satellite Detects Cosmic-Ray Energy Spectrum Break Open full article →

9.

The Global Hepatitis Report is published by the:

World Bank World Health Organization United Nations Development Programme International Committee of the Red Cross

From: Global Hepatitis Report 2026: Key Findings & Updates Open full article →

10.

Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which State?

Gujarat Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan

From: Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary: Eco-Sensitive Zone Debate Open full article →