UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 12 May 2026

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:

1 only 1 and 2 2 and 3 3 only

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

2.

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

Balarama Hanuman Ganesha Kartikeya

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

3.

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

Periyar Tiger Reserve Parambikulam Tiger Reserve Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Bandipur National Park

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

4.

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

the National Action Plan on Climate Change the National Food Security Mission the National Rural Livelihoods Mission the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change

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

5.

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

shift all pending trials to fast-track courts make video conferencing the default mode of hearing integrate case data across all levels of the judiciary create a single national register of practising advocates

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

6.

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

the India Meteorological Department the Indian Space Research Organisation the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research the Central Statistics Office

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

7.

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?

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

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

8.

The SEHAT Mission recently launched is a joint effort of:

the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the Indian Council of Medical Research the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and NITI Aayog the Indian Council of Medical Research and the World Health Organization the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

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

9.

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

liver kidneys lungs joints of the limbs

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

10.

Limestone is:

an igneous rock rich in silica and feldspar a metamorphic rock derived from a clay-rich shale a sedimentary rock made largely of calcium carbonate a sedimentary rock made largely of silica

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