Q1.
On 12 May 2026, the Supreme Court is set to hear pleas from the Trinamool Congress regarding which case?
- West Bengal Election Fraud Case
- West Bengal SIR Case
- West Bengal Vote Counting Irregularities
- West Bengal Electoral Discrepancy Case
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Answer: B. West Bengal SIR Case
The Supreme Court will hear pleas from the Trinamool Congress regarding the West Bengal SIR (Special Investigation Report) case.
Q2.
According to reports on 12 May 2026, in how many seats were the BJP's victory margins less than the number of votes deleted during the SIR in West Bengal?
- 21
- 31
- 41
- 51
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Answer: B. 31
In as many as 31 seats, the victory margins of the BJP were less than the number of votes deleted during the SIR.
Q3.
As of 12 May 2026, which Indian state has been recognized as a ‘Cheetah State’ following the reintroduction project?
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
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Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Yadav stated that the state is now recognized as a ‘Cheetah State’.
Q4.
On 12 May 2026, how many additional cheetahs were reported to have been released into the wild in Kuno National Park?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
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Answer: B. Two
Two more cheetahs have been released into the wild in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.
Q5.
According to reports on 12 May 2026, which country reportedly allowed Iran to use its Nur Khan airbase to avoid American strikes?
- Afghanistan
- Pakistan
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
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Answer: B. Pakistan
Pakistan reportedly allowed Iran to use its Nur Khan airbase to avoid American strikes.
Q6.
On 12 May 2026, which news agency was cited by US officials claiming Iran sheltered military aircraft at Pakistani airbases?
- CNN
- BBC News
- CBS News
- Reuters
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Answer: C. CBS News
US officials, cited in a CBS News report, claim Iran sheltered military aircraft at Pakistani airbases.
Q7.
On 12 May 2026, who was the Iranian parliamentary speaker who stated that Iran's forces are ready 'to respond and to teach a lesson for any aggression' after President Trump rejected a peace proposal?
- Hassan Rouhani
- Mohammad Javad Zarif
- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
- Ali Khamenei
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Answer: C. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that forces are ready 'to respond and to teach a lesson for any aggression'.
Q8.
As of 12 May 2026, which critical oil route remains a central point of contention in the US-Iran dispute?
- Suez Canal
- Strait of Malacca
- Strait of Hormuz
- Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
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Answer: C. Strait of Hormuz
The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route, remains a central point of contention.
Q9.
On 12 May 2026, where was the NDA government's oath-taking ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Modi, scheduled to be held in Guwahati?
- Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium
- Khanapara Veterinary College field
- Assam Administrative Staff College
- Guwahati Medical College ground
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Answer: B. Khanapara Veterinary College field
The ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Khanapara Veterinary College field.
Q10.
On 12 May 2026, which of the following prominent American CEOs was NOT mentioned as joining President Trump's delegation to Beijing for a summit with China's Xi Jinping?
- Elon Musk
- Tim Cook
- Jeff Bezos
- Larry Fink
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Answer: C. Jeff Bezos
Prominent CEOs joining include Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Larry Fink.
