Below are 10 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the daily current affairs of Tuesday, 12 May 2026. Click the "Show Answer" button below each question to reveal the correct answer along with a detailed explanation.

1The recently commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) 'Achal' in May 2026 belongs to which class of ships?
A.Shivalik-class stealth frigate
B.Kolkata-class destroyer
C.Talwar-class frigate
D.Adamya-class fast patrol vessel

Correct Answer: D. Adamya-class fast patrol vessel

Explanation: ICGS 'Achal' is an Adamya-class fast patrol vessel.

2Who was unanimously elected as the first chairman of the Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation Limited (SPCDF) in May 2026?
A.Amit Shah
B.Sangram Chaudhary
C.Jayen Mehta
D.Ashok Chaudhary

Correct Answer: C. Jayen Mehta

Explanation: Jayen Mehta was elected the first chairman of the SPCDF.

3To which artist was the Archibald Prize 2026 recently awarded?
A.David Hockney
B.Richard Lever
C.Banksy
D.John Olsen

Correct Answer: B. Richard Lever

Explanation: The Archibald Prize 2026 was awarded to Richard Lever.

4The 'Road RADAR' initiative was launched by which body?
A.Delhi Pollution Control Committee
B.Central Pollution Control Board
C.National Green Tribunal
D.Delhi Development Authority

Correct Answer: A. Delhi Pollution Control Committee

Explanation: The 'Road RADAR' initiative was launched by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee.

5The 'Traffic Challan One-Time Settlement Scheme, 2026', offering up to 50% relief on pending traffic e-challans, was launched by which state?
A.Uttar Pradesh
B.Bihar
C.Jharkhand
D.Odisha

Correct Answer: B. Bihar

Explanation: The scheme was launched by Bihar.

6Recently in the news, which state ranked first in completing houses under PMAY-U 2.0 by May 2026?
A.Gujarat
B.Maharashtra
C.Odisha
D.Karnataka

Correct Answer: C. Odisha

Explanation: Odisha ranked first in completing houses under PMAY-U 2.0.

7According to UDISE+ data, which state recorded a 0% primary dropout rate in 2024-25?
A.Uttar Pradesh
B.Odisha
C.Bihar
D.Jharkhand

Correct Answer: D. Jharkhand

Explanation: According to UDISE+ data, Jharkhand recorded a 0% primary dropout rate.

8Who was appointed as India's next Chief of Naval Staff in May 2026?
A.Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
B.Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi
C.Admiral R. Hari Kumar
D.Admiral Karambir Singh

Correct Answer: A. Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan

Explanation: Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan was appointed India's next Chief of Naval Staff.

9Who was appointed as India's next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in May 2026?
A.Lt Gen Rajiv Chaudhary
B.Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani
C.Lt Gen Ashok Jindal
D.Lt Gen Sandeep Singh

Correct Answer: B. Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani

Explanation: Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani was appointed India's next CDS.

10In which city did India host the ISO TC 20/SC 14 international meetings for the first time?
A.New Delhi
B.Hyderabad
C.Bengaluru
D.Mumbai

Correct Answer: A. New Delhi

Explanation: India hosted the ISO TC 20/SC 14 international meetings in New Delhi for the first time.

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