UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 12 June 2026

1.

SOLAR-1, the first dedicated space weather satellite placed at the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 in 2026, is a mission of which one of the following?

European Space Agency National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Indian Space Research Organisation

From: SOLAR-1 Satellite: NOAA Space Weather Mission & Solar Storms Open full article →

2.

Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, where safari tours have recently been proposed, is located in which one of the following States?

Odisha Chhattisgarh Telangana Andhra Pradesh

From: Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary: Telangana Eco-Tourism & Safari Open full article →

3.

With reference to the Masroor rock-cut temple complex, consider the following statements:

1.It was carved out of a single sandstone outcrop in Himachal Pradesh.

2.It follows the Dravida style of temple architecture.

3.It dates from about the eighth century CE.

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: Masroor Rock-Cut Temples: Himachal Heritage, Kangra & Ellora Open full article →

4.

Which one of the following statements about vitamin C is correct?

It is a fat-soluble vitamin stored in large amounts in the liver. It improves the absorption of iron from plant foods in the diet. It is synthesised in human skin on exposure to sunlight. Its deficiency in growing children is the cause of rickets.

From: Vitamin C Benefits: Brain Health, Cognitive Function & Memory Open full article →

5.

Mortonagrion santha, recently described as a new species from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is a:

freshwater crab damselfly gecko moth

From: Mortonagrion santha: New Damselfly Species in Andaman Islands Open full article →

6.

With reference to Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra, recently launched for the benefit of farmers, consider the following statements:

1.A farmer must install a separate mobile application to use it.

2.It is delivered through the WhatsApp messaging platform.

3.It has been launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

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: Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra: ICAR WhatsApp Chatbot & Edible Oils Open full article →

7.

Shigellosis, which public health authorities have warned about recently, is caused by which one of the following kinds of pathogen?

Virus Protozoan Fungus Bacterium

From: Shigellosis Disease: Bacterial Diarrhoea, Symptoms & Hygiene Open full article →

8.

With reference to the One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme, consider the following statements:

1.It is implemented by the Ministry of Railways.

2.It was announced in the Union Budget for 2022-23.

3.Its outlets are allotted on a rotational basis at nominal fees.

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: OSOP Initiative: Indian Railways, Local Crafts & Artisans Open full article →

9.

Jordan, recently in the news amid West Asian tensions, shares a land border with which of the following countries?

1.Syria

2.Iraq

3.Egypt

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: Jordan Geography: Middle East Conflict, Dead Sea & Location Open full article →

10.

Network Survey Vehicles, deployed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, are used primarily for:

enforcing speed limits on national expressways weighing overloaded goods vehicles at toll plazas assessing the surface condition of National Highways surveying land acquired for new highway alignments

From: Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs): Highway Maintenance & 3D Tech Open full article →