Question 1

What topics are covered in the 12 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 12 May 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, Economy with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 12 May 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

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Attempt the quiz after reading the daily current affairs. Focus on understanding the explanation for each question. Link each topic to your static GK notes for comprehensive preparation.

Question 3

How many MCQs should I practice daily for competitive exams?

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Experts recommend 10-20 current affairs MCQs daily. This takes only 5-7 minutes but significantly improves retention through active recall, which is more effective than passive reading.

Question 4

Are these quiz questions based on The Hindu and Indian Express?

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Yes. All questions are derived from important news articles published in The Hindu and Indian Express, filtered and ranked by AI for exam relevance across UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams.

Question 5

Under which Schedule of the Indian Constitution is 'Labour' a subject, enabling both Centre and States to legislate on it?

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Schedule VII, Schedule VII contains the Union, State, and Concurrent Lists. Labour is listed in the Concurrent List (Entries 22-24), as mentioned in the article's context that labour is a Concurrent subject. This allows both Parliament and State Legislatures to make laws on labour matters.

Question 6

Which sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act were primarily interpreted by the Supreme Court in this judgment?

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Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s), The article explicitly states that the Supreme Court undertook a detailed analysis of Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) of the SC/ST Act. These sections pertain to intentional insult/intimidation and casteist abuse, respectively, when done 'in any place within public view'.

Question 7

The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the NEET-UG exam, operates under which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Education, The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous body established by the Government of India that operates under the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development). It is responsible for conducting entrance exams like NEET, JEE, and UGC-NET.

Question 8

Which government think tank released the analysis on school education trends discussed in the article?

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NITI Aayog, The article explicitly states the analysis was released by NITI Aayog. NCERT is involved in curriculum, CBSE is an examination board, and the Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog.

Question 9

The National Testing Agency (NTA), which cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 exam, functions under which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Education, The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous body established by the Government of India to conduct entrance exams. It operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development).

Question 10

Which Union Ministry is the nodal ministry for the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)?

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Ministry of Rural Development, As per the article, the evaluation study was commissioned by the Union Ministry of Rural Development, which is the nodal ministry for the NSAP scheme. The Ministry of Social Justice handles other disability and empowerment schemes.

Question 11

The Chief Economic Advisor (CEA), who issued the warning on FTAs, is part of which government department?

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Department of Economic Affairs, The Chief Economic Advisor heads the Economic Division within the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) under the Ministry of Finance. The DEA is responsible for economic policy, including trade and foreign investment.

Question 12

Which ministry's secretary highlighted the issue of renewable energy curtailment and proposed a 'super grid' model?

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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, The article explicitly mentions Santosh Kumar Sarangi as the Secretary at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) who spoke about these issues. MNRE is the nodal ministry for all policies related to new and renewable energy in India.

Question 13

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), involved in the repair of the Vikramshila bridge, operates under which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Defence, The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is a road construction executive force under the Ministry of Defence. It is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining road networks in India's border areas.

Question 14

The 'One-China Policy', a central principle in the Taiwan issue, is most closely associated with the diplomatic recognition of which country?

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People's Republic of China, The 'One-China Policy' asserts that there is only one China, and the People's Republic of China (PRC) is its sole legitimate government. Countries adhering to this policy establish diplomatic ties with Beijing, not Taipei.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the newly notified labour codes:

1. The Code on Social Security mandates Aadhaar-linked registration for all unorganised workers aged above 16 years.

2. The floor wage fixed by the Central Government acts as a ceiling, above which States cannot set their minimum wages.

3. Under the Industrial Relations Code, a 'strike' now includes mass casual leave taken by more than 50% of workers on a given day.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the Social Security Rules, 2025. Statement 2 is incorrect: the floor wage is a baseline or floor, not a ceiling; states must set minimum wages above it. Statement 3 is correct as per the amended definition in the Industrial Relations Code to discourage flash strikes. Hence, option C is correct.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment on the SC/ST Act:

1. The Court held that 'in any place within public view' is a mandatory ingredient for offences under Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s).

2. The Court ruled that a private residence can never be considered a place 'within public view' under any circumstances.

3. The Court quashed the FIR and chargesheet, setting aside the orders of the Delhi High Court and the trial court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the Court held the requirement is 'not incidental but a mandatory ingredient'. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Court noted 'even a private place could qualify as being within public view if members of the public could witness the occurrence'. Statement 3 is correct as the article states the Supreme Court 'set aside the Delhi High Court judgment, the trial court’s orders framing charges, and quashed the FIR, the chargesheet, and all consequential proceedings.'

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the NEET-UG 2026 cancellation:

1. The examination was cancelled due to allegations of irregularities and is being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

2. Candidates will have to register again and pay a fresh examination fee for the re-conducted exam.

3. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) was first introduced in the year 2016.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: the exam was cancelled over irregularities and the probe is with the CBI. Statement 2 is incorrect: the article clearly states that registration data will be carried forward and no additional fee will be charged. Statement 3 is incorrect: NEET was introduced in 2013, though it was struck down and later revived in 2016.

Question 18

According to the notified Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026, establishments employing up to how many workers no longer require government permission for retrenchment or layoff?

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300 workers, The article states that companies with up to 300 employees no longer need government permission to fire workers (retrenchment/layoff), easing the previous limit of 100 employees. This is a key change in the Industrial Relations Code aimed at providing flexibility to employers.

Question 19

According to the article, on which date did the Supreme Court bench deliver its judgment clarifying the 'public view' requirement under the SC/ST Act?

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May 11, 2026, The article explicitly states, 'the Supreme Court said on May 11, 2026...'. The other dates are related to the case: August 22, 2024 (High Court judgment), January 30, 2021 (FIR registration), and November 2022 (framing of charges by sessions judge).

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