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11 May 2026 · 10 questions
International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) is observed every year on which date?
Correct Answer: B. May 12
International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) is observed every year on May 12 worldwide to spread awareness about protecting plants from pests, diseases, and environmental threats. The day is promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and supported by the United Nations. It was established by the UN General Assembly in 2022 as a follow-up to the International Year of Plant Health (2020). Healthy plants ensure global food security.
C. Joseph Vijay's TVK government in Tamil Nadu is significant because it is the state's first government outside the DMK-AIADMK power structure since which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1967
The swearing-in of C. Joseph Vijay as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister marks one of the biggest political shifts in the state in nearly six decades. For the first time since 1967, Tamil Nadu is being governed by a party outside the traditional DMK-AIADMK power structure. The rise of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ends 59 years of Dravidian party dominance. Before 1967, the state was led by Congress under K. Kamaraj and others.
Which country is set to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as its 26th member country?
Correct Answer: A. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is set to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as its 26th member country — another important step in expanding India's global wildlife conservation initiative. As per the Union Environment Ministry, Saudi Arabia formally expressed its intention to join the alliance. The IBCA was launched by PM Modi in 2023 to focus on the conservation of 7 big cat species: tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and puma.
The Indian Women's Recurve Archery team won Archery World Cup Stage 2 by defeating which host nation?
Correct Answer: C. China
The Indian Women's Recurve Archery team scripted a memorable victory at Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai after defeating host nation China in a highly tense shoot-off final. The Indian trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod showed remarkable composure under pressure to secure India's first Archery World Cup Stage 2 gold medal. The Archery World Cup is organised by World Archery, the international governing body.
Faustino Oro, nicknamed 'Messi of Chess', became the second youngest Grandmaster at age 12 years 6 months 26 days. He is from which country?
Correct Answer: B. Argentina
Faustino Oro from Argentina officially became the second youngest Grandmaster in chess history at the age of 12 years, 6 months, and 26 days. The Argentine sensation achieved the milestone by securing his final Grandmaster norm at the Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 in Italy. Nicknamed 'Messi of Chess' (after Argentine football legend Lionel Messi), he is being celebrated globally for breaking chess records. The youngest GM ever is Abhimanyu Mishra (India-origin US).
Project Cheetah hit a new milestone with two female cheetahs released into Kuno National Park. They were brought from which country?
Correct Answer: D. Botswana
India's cheetah restoration mission progressed with two female cheetahs brought from Botswana being released into the open forest area of Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh. The cheetahs completed their quarantine and acclimatization period after arriving earlier this year. Project Cheetah was launched in September 2022 with the first batch from Namibia, followed by South Africa. This Botswana batch marks the third country source for India's cheetah reintroduction.
International Day of Plant Health is promoted by which UN specialised agency?
Correct Answer: A. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
International Day of Plant Health (May 12) is promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and supported by the United Nations. The FAO is the UN's specialised agency leading international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. FAO is headquartered in Rome, Italy and was established in 1945. The day was established by the UN General Assembly in 2022.
Kuno National Park — where Project Cheetah is being implemented — is located in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
Kuno National Park is located in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. It became famous as India's first cheetah reintroduction site under Project Cheetah, launched on September 17, 2022 by PM Narendra Modi (his birthday). The cheetah had been declared extinct in India in 1952. Kuno covers about 748 sq km and was originally proposed as a second home for Asiatic lions. Madhya Pradesh has the most tiger reserves in India.
The Indian women's archery trio that won Archery World Cup Stage 2 included three archers. Who was the captain-level senior archer in this team?
Correct Answer: B. Deepika Kumari
Deepika Kumari was the senior, captain-level archer in the Indian women's recurve trio that defeated China in the Archery World Cup Stage 2 final at Shanghai. She was joined by Ankita Bhakat and Kumkum Mohod. Deepika Kumari, from Jharkhand, is India's most decorated archer, a former World No. 1, and has represented India at multiple Olympics. She has won multiple Archery World Cup medals over her career.
Faustino Oro secured his final Grandmaster norm at which 2026 chess event?
Correct Answer: D. Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026
Faustino Oro secured his final Grandmaster norm at the Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 in Italy. With this, he became the second youngest Grandmaster in chess history at the age of 12 years, 6 months, and 26 days. To become a Grandmaster, a player must earn 3 GM norms and reach a FIDE rating of 2500. Oro is the youngest South American GM. He is nicknamed 'Messi of Chess' after football legend Lionel Messi.