GK Quiz Today, 12 May, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers

The new year brings new opportunities and for competitive exam aspirants staying updated is the first step toward success. If you want to start 2026 on a strong note, today GK Quiz Today 12 May 2026 is the perfect way to sharpen your current affairs preparation. These questions are designed to reflect what really matters in exams.

This Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers set covers important national and international events, government schemes, sports, awards, and economy-related updates. Based on recent exam trends, the quiz helps you understand how current affairs are asked in SSC, Banking, Railways, and other competitive exams, making your preparation more focused and effective.

Whether you are a beginner or revising for upcoming exams, this GK Quiz Today will boost your confidence and improve your accuracy. Practicing daily current affairs not only strengthens your general knowledge but also builds the habit of smart, exam-oriented learning exactly what toppers follow.

Q1. When was ‘World Thalassemia Day’ recently observed?

(a) May 6
(b) May 8
(c) May 7
(d) None of these

Ans. (b) May 8

Q2. Where will India’s first major commercial mini/micro LED display factory be established recently?

(a) Mumbai
(b) Bengaluru
(c) Dholera
(d) None of these

Ans. (c) Dholera

Q3. Who has recently been honored with the prestigious Arth Dubai Award in Dubai?

(a) Nikhil Tandon
(b) Deepak Bhatia
(c) Shashi Shekhar Vempati
(d) None of these

Ans. (b) Deepak Bhatia

Q4. Who has recently been chosen as the new head of leading biotech company Biocon Limited?

(a) Suprana Sharma
(b) Soma Mandal
(c) Claire Mazumdar
(d) None of these

Ans. (c) Claire Mazumdar

Q5. Which app has been recently developed by NCERT to identify early stages of disabilities in school children?

(a) Prayas
(b) Urja 2.0
(c) Umeed
(d) Prashast 2.0

Ans. (d) Prashast 2.0

Q6. Recently, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) lifted the ban on athletes and teams from which country? (The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recently lifted bans on athletes and teams from which country?)

(a) Russia
(b) Belarus
(c) Ukraine
(d) None of these

Ans. (b) Belarus

Q7. According to the recently released World Migration Report 2026, which is the world’s highest remittance-receiving country? (According to the recently released World Migration Report 2026, which is the world’s highest remittance-receiving country?)

(a) China
(b) America
(c) India
(d) None of these

Ans. (c) India

Q8. In which city was the two-day agricultural event ‘Fruit Horizon’ 2026 recently organized by the Ministry of Agriculture? (In which city was the two-day agriculture program ‘Fruit Horizon’ 2026 recently organized by the Ministry of Agriculture?)

(a) Patna
(b) Bhubaneswar
(c) Lucknow
(d) None of these

Ans. (c) Lucknow

Q9. Where was India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference held recently? (Where was India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference held recently?)

(a) Goa
(b) New Delhi
(c) Hyderabad
(d) None of these

Ans. (b) New Delhi

Q10. Ted Turner, founder of which famous news channel, recently passed away at the age of 87? (Ted Turner, who recently passed away at the age of 87, was the founder of which famous news channel?)

(a) CNN
(b) BBC
(c) Fox News
(d) None of these

Ans. (a) CNN

Q11. In which city was the second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference recently held?

(a) Ranchi
(b) Jaisalmer
(c) Jaipur
(d) None of these

Ans. (c) Jaipur

Q12. The 10th edition of the Defence Policy Dialogue between India and which country was recently held in New Delhi?

(a) France
(b) Australia
(c) Germany
(d) None of these

Ans. (b) Australia