UPSC Current Affairs Quiz — 13 November 2026

1.

Mawmluh Cave lies near Sohra in which state?

Mizoram Sikkim Nagaland Meghalaya

From: Mawmluh Cave: Community Conservation and a Record of the Ancient Monsoon Open full article →

2.

The five marine nematode species described from Keralam mangroves belong to which genus?

Desmodoridae Pseudochromadora Nematoda Rhizophora

From: Five New Marine Nematodes Reveal Hidden Diversity in Keralam’s Mangroves Open full article →

3.

Science20 (S20) primarily provides:

Emergency command of disaster-response teams in G20 countries Joint scientific recommendations from G20 countries' science academies Insurance payments for disaster-damaged infrastructure Approval of national building permits

From: INSA Endorses S20 Advice on Using Technology for Disaster Resilience Open full article →

4.

The 1,000-pound figure disclosed for Rafael's SUPER ICE refers to its:

Total missile launch mass Fuel mass Launch-canister mass Warhead mass

From: Rafael Unveils SUPER ICE: A Heavier Warhead Within a Cruise-Missile Family Open full article →

5.

Adaptive reuse in the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum project means:

Replacing every historic building with a replica Adapting existing historic buildings to serve a new purpose Moving all collections into temporary outdoor displays Using only digital images instead of physical collections

From: Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum: Cabinet Approves Adaptive Reuse of North and South Block Open full article →

6.

From north to south, the three newly recognised Maharashtra Blue Flag beaches are:

Shrivardhan, Ladghar, Guhagar Guhagar, Ladghar, Shrivardhan Ladghar, Shrivardhan, Guhagar Shrivardhan, Guhagar, Ladghar

From: Ladghar, Guhagar and Shrivardhan Earn Maharashtra’s First Blue Flag Awards Open full article →

7.

In the University of Cordoba's experimental zinc-air battery, vitamin B12 acts as:

The zinc electrode's main metal The bulk alkaline electrolyte The carbon nanotube support A catalyst at the air electrode

From: Zinc–Air Battery Research Uses Vitamin B12 as an Electrode Catalyst Open full article →

8.

Which two countries launched the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT)?

India and Norway Sweden and Spain India and Japan India and Sweden

From: LeadIT: India Prepares Industrial Partnerships Ahead of a Planned Third Phase Open full article →

9.

Under Swachh Shehar Jodi, a mentor city principally:

Shares sanitation experience and works with a mentee on improvements Replaces the mentee's local administration Provides all infrastructure funding for the mentee Regulates sanitation services across the entire state

From: Swachh Shehar Jodi: How City Mentoring Supports Better Sanitation Services Open full article →

10.

Consider the formation of limestone caves and their mineral deposits:

1.Mildly acidic water can dissolve carbonate rock and enlarge underground openings.

2.Stalagmites hang from the cave roof.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

From: Mawmluh Cave: Community Conservation and a Record of the Ancient Monsoon Open full article →