UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 12 November 2026

1.

What is the main propulsion change planned in the INS Betwa refit?

Steam-based propulsion to diesel-engine-based propulsion Diesel-engine propulsion to nuclear propulsion Gas-turbine propulsion to steam-based propulsion Diesel-electric propulsion to gas-turbine propulsion

From: INS Betwa: How a Refit Changes an Existing Warship’s Propulsion Open full article →

2.

Which city led the Super Swachh League in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26?

Greater Visakhapatnam Jabalpur Navi Mumbai Lucknow

From: Swachh Survekshan 2025–26: Reading City Rankings Through Sanitation Services Open full article →

3.

Under the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU), a credit guarantee principally protects:

A micro-enterprise against fire and theft losses An exporter against foreign-exchange movements A depositor against the failure of a bank An eligible lender against specified default risk

From: Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units: How the Five-Year Extension Supports Lending Open full article →

4.

Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve lies in which districts?

Chandrapur and Gadchiroli in Maharashtra Gondia and Bhandara in Maharashtra Balaghat and Mandla in Madhya Pradesh Seoni and Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh

From: Nawegaon–Nagzira: A Tiger Death and Protection Across a Connected Forest Landscape Open full article →

5.

Which set lists all of mainland Norway's land-border neighbours?

Sweden, Finland and Russia Sweden, Denmark and Germany Finland, Estonia and Russia Denmark, Iceland and Sweden

From: India–Norway Research: Turning Waste into Construction Resources Open full article →

6.

Which agency coordinates Sea Vigil-26 as the lead agency?

Indian Coast Guard Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Indian Navy

From: Sea Vigil-26: Testing the Links in India’s Coastal Defence Open full article →

7.

Stand-Up India's greenfield-enterprise focus concerns:

Only businesses that manufacture agricultural fertilisers Only expansion of an established company's existing factory Every business located on previously uncultivated land The beneficiary's first venture in the relevant business activity

From: Stand-Up India: Five More Years of Finance for New Enterprises Open full article →

8.

Wangala is a post-harvest festival associated principally with which community?

Khasi Jaintia Garo Mizo

From: Wangala’s Golden Jubilee: Harvest Thanksgiving in the Garo Hills Open full article →

9.

The main useful components of synthesis gas are:

Carbon dioxide and nitrogen Sulphur dioxide and oxygen Carbon monoxide and hydrogen Methane and helium

From: Coal Gasification: Two NTPC Applications and the Industrial Chain Behind Them Open full article →

10.

Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:

Dibrugarh district, Assam Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh Mon district, Nagaland Tinsukia district, Assam

From: Bherjan–Borajan–Padumoni Sanctuary: A Proposed Eco-Sensitive Zone Open full article →