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📅 Date: 12 May 2026
❓ 15 Questions

1. What makes GalaxEye’s ‘Drishti’ satellite the first of its kind in the world?

It is the first satellite to be made entirely of recycled ocean plastic.
It is the first multi-sensor earth observation satellite with SAR and optical sensors on a single platform.
It is the first satellite to provide 6G internet connectivity to remote areas.
It is the first satellite launched using a hydrogen-powered rocket.

2. In the context of “Key Climate Terms,” what does the term ‘Albedo’ refer to?

The process of planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide.
The measurement of ocean acidity levels.
The fraction of solar energy reflected from the Earth’s surface back into space.
The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by a country.

3. India recently sent a consignment of laptops to school children in which of the following regions as part of its developmental assistance?

Palestine
Ukraine
Maldives
Moldova

4. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently emphasized that India backs “structured international cooperation” specifically for which sector?

Space Exploration
Semiconductor manufacturing
Pharmaceutical patents
Critical minerals

5. Who has been recently appointed as the new Chief Secretary of the West Bengal Government?

Manoj Joshi
Manoj Kumar Agarwal
Rajiva Sinha
Alapan Bandyopadhyay

6. According to recent editorial discussions, what is the primary focus of “Decentralised Waste Management in India”?

Exporting waste to other countries.
Establishing one single mega-landfill for the entire country.
Handling waste at the source or at the ward/neighborhood level to reduce transportation costs.
Complete privatization of the waste collection sector.

7. The Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 is being observed with an increased focus on which demographic in India?

Youth and Workplace Professional burnout
Retired personnel
Primary school students only
Migrant laborers

8. India’s push for “Critical Minerals” security is primarily intended to support which national mission?

Operation Ganga
Digital India
Green Hydrogen Mission and EV adoption
Both B and C

9. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which central bank to promote cooperation?

European Central Bank (ECB)
Federal Reserve (USA)
Bank of Japan
Bank of England

10. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) falls under which category of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)?

Navratna
Maharatna
Miniratna Category-I
Miniratna Category-II

11. In recent sports updates, which Indian athlete has been making headlines for their performance in the Diamond League (May 2024/2026)?

Virat Kohli
PV Sindhu
Neeraj Chopra
Rohan Bopanna

12. Which team is currently leading the points table in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) as of May 12?

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Mumbai Indians
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Gujarat Titans

13. Manoj Kumar Agarwal, the newly appointed West Bengal Chief Secretary, previously served in which capacity?

Finance Secretary
Additional Chief Secretary
DGP of West Bengal
Health Commissioner

14. Who is the current Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?

Soma Mondal
Sreedhara Somanath
Sandeep Kumar Gupta
Amarendu Prakash

15. Why is May 12 celebrated globally as International Nurses Day?

To mark the foundation of the World Health Organization.
To commemorate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.
To celebrate the discovery of penicillin.
To honor the end of the 1918 pandemic.