Daily current affairs quiz

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

45 questions from 10 news topics of the day — free, with explanations and source articles.

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1.

With reference to Lavan Island, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1.It lies in the Persian Gulf, a short distance off the coast of Iran.
2.It handles the processing, storage and export of crude oil.
3.It is one of the most densely populated islands of the region.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Lavan Island: UAE Airstrikes, Persian Gulf & Oil Exports Open full article →
2.

The Persian Gulf is connected to the Arabian Sea through:

From: Lavan Island: UAE Airstrikes, Persian Gulf & Oil Exports Open full article →
3.

Which one of the following countries has a coastline on the Persian Gulf?

From: Lavan Island: UAE Airstrikes, Persian Gulf & Oil Exports Open full article →
4.

Which one of the following countries is NOT a member of OPEC?

From: Lavan Island: UAE Airstrikes, Persian Gulf & Oil Exports Open full article →
5.

The Abraham Accords of 2020 normalised diplomatic relations between Israel and:

From: Lavan Island: UAE Airstrikes, Persian Gulf & Oil Exports Open full article →
6.

The Kukke Subrahmanya Temple, recently in the news, is dedicated to a deity also worshipped as:

From: Kukke Subrahmanya Temple: Revenue, History & Muzrai System Open full article →
7.

Madhvacharya is associated with which one of the following schools of Vedanta?

From: Kukke Subrahmanya Temple: Revenue, History & Muzrai System Open full article →
8.

In Karnataka, 'Muzrai' institutions are:

From: Kukke Subrahmanya Temple: Revenue, History & Muzrai System Open full article →
9.

With reference to the Kukke Subrahmanya Temple, consider the following statements:

1.It is situated in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.
2.It stands on the bank of the Kumaradhara river.
3.The Kumaradhara is a tributary of the Netravati.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: Kukke Subrahmanya Temple: Revenue, History & Muzrai System Open full article →
10.

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in the news, forms a part of:

From: Tholpetty Sanctuary: Gaur Relocation, Wayanad & Nilgiri Reserve Open full article →
11.

With reference to the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, consider the following statements:

1.Its area lies entirely within the State of Kerala.
2.It was the first biosphere reserve to be set up in India.
3.Silent Valley National Park lies within it.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Tholpetty Sanctuary: Gaur Relocation, Wayanad & Nilgiri Reserve Open full article →
12.

With reference to the gaur, consider the following statements:

1.It is the largest of the living wild cattle species.
2.It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: Tholpetty Sanctuary: Gaur Relocation, Wayanad & Nilgiri Reserve Open full article →
13.

A wildlife sanctuary in India is notified by:

From: Tholpetty Sanctuary: Gaur Relocation, Wayanad & Nilgiri Reserve Open full article →
14.

The Malabar grey hornbill is endemic to:

From: Tholpetty Sanctuary: Gaur Relocation, Wayanad & Nilgiri Reserve Open full article →
15.

The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture is one of the missions under:

From: NMSA: Sustainable Agriculture, PDMC & Soil Health Management Open full article →
16.

Consider the following:

1.National Water Mission
2.National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
3.National Clean Air Programme

How many of the above are missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change?

From: NMSA: Sustainable Agriculture, PDMC & Soil Health Management Open full article →
17.

The 'Per Drop More Crop' component of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture is intended primarily to:

From: NMSA: Sustainable Agriculture, PDMC & Soil Health Management Open full article →
18.

The Soil Health Card issued to a farmer carries:

From: NMSA: Sustainable Agriculture, PDMC & Soil Health Management Open full article →
19.

The National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture project is run by:

From: NMSA: Sustainable Agriculture, PDMC & Soil Health Management Open full article →
20.

The 'One Case One Data' platform launched for the judiciary is intended to:

From: One Case One Data: Supreme Court, Su Sahay & E-Courts Open full article →
21.

Su Sahay, seen in the news, is:

From: One Case One Data: Supreme Court, Su Sahay & E-Courts Open full article →
22.

The National Informatics Centre functions under which one of the following ministries?

From: One Case One Data: Supreme Court, Su Sahay & E-Courts Open full article →
23.

Consider the following statements:

1.The Supreme Court of India is established under Article 124 of the Constitution.
2.The law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: One Case One Data: Supreme Court, Su Sahay & E-Courts Open full article →
24.

The Jute Crop Information System has been developed by the National Jute Board along with:

From: JCIS: Jute Monitoring, ISRO, BHUVAN JUMP & PATSAN Open full article →
25.

Bhuvan, on which the jute field-data application is based, is:

From: JCIS: Jute Monitoring, ISRO, BHUVAN JUMP & PATSAN Open full article →
26.

With reference to jute in India, consider the following statements:

1.India is the world's largest producer of raw jute.
2.Rajasthan is the leading jute growing State of the country.
3.Jute needs a cool and dry climate to grow well.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: JCIS: Jute Monitoring, ISRO, BHUVAN JUMP & PATSAN Open full article →
27.

Retting, a stage in the preparation of jute fibre, involves:

From: JCIS: Jute Monitoring, ISRO, BHUVAN JUMP & PATSAN Open full article →
28.

With reference to Fermented Organic Manure, consider the following statements:

1.It is the nutrient-rich residue left after anaerobic digestion in biogas plants.
2.The Fertiliser Control Order recognises it as an organic carbon enhancer.
3.It is obtained by burning crop residue in the open field.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: FOM Blending: Fermented Organic Manure, SuBiCulP & NBS Open full article →
29.

The gas produced in an anaerobic digester consists mainly of:

From: FOM Blending: Fermented Organic Manure, SuBiCulP & NBS Open full article →
30.

The Nutrient Based Subsidy regime applies to:

From: FOM Blending: Fermented Organic Manure, SuBiCulP & NBS Open full article →
31.

The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana promotes:

From: FOM Blending: Fermented Organic Manure, SuBiCulP & NBS Open full article →
32.

The SEHAT Mission recently launched is a joint effort of:

From: SEHAT Mission: Bio-fortified Crops, One Health & ICAR-ICMR Open full article →
33.

Consider the following statements:

1.The Indian Council of Agricultural Research works under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
2.The Indian Council of Medical Research works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: SEHAT Mission: Bio-fortified Crops, One Health & ICAR-ICMR Open full article →
34.

Biofortification refers to:

From: SEHAT Mission: Bio-fortified Crops, One Health & ICAR-ICMR Open full article →
35.

The One Health approach rests on the understanding that:

From: SEHAT Mission: Bio-fortified Crops, One Health & ICAR-ICMR Open full article →
36.

Ragi and bajra are respectively:

From: SEHAT Mission: Bio-fortified Crops, One Health & ICAR-ICMR Open full article →
37.

Valley Fever, recently in the news, principally affects the:

From: Valley Fever: Coccidioidomycosis, Fungal Infection & Symptoms Open full article →
38.

With reference to Valley Fever, consider the following statements:

1.It is caused by inhaling the spores of a soil-dwelling fungus.
2.It spreads readily from an infected person to healthy people.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: Valley Fever: Coccidioidomycosis, Fungal Infection & Symptoms Open full article →
39.

Valley Fever is endemic mainly to:

From: Valley Fever: Coccidioidomycosis, Fungal Infection & Symptoms Open full article →
40.

Which one of the following diseases is caused by a fungus?

From: Valley Fever: Coccidioidomycosis, Fungal Infection & Symptoms Open full article →
41.

Limestone is:

From: Limestone: J&K Auctions, Sedimentary Rocks & Karst Topography Open full article →
42.

On metamorphism, limestone changes into:

From: Limestone: J&K Auctions, Sedimentary Rocks & Karst Topography Open full article →
43.

Karst topography develops chiefly because limestone is:

From: Limestone: J&K Auctions, Sedimentary Rocks & Karst Topography Open full article →
44.

Consider the following uses of limestone:

1.As a flux in the smelting of iron ore.
2.As a raw material in cement manufacture.
3.To reduce the acidity of farm soils.

How many of the above are correct?

From: Limestone: J&K Auctions, Sedimentary Rocks & Karst Topography Open full article →
45.

The grant of mining leases for a major mineral such as limestone in India is governed by:

From: Limestone: J&K Auctions, Sedimentary Rocks & Karst Topography Open full article →
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