UPSC Daily Quiz for 12ᵗʰ May 2026

1) Which of the following are founding members of MERCOSUR?

1. Argentina
2. Brazil
3. Paraguay
4. Uruguay

Select the correct answer using the code below:

2) With reference to “Rainbow Clouds”, consider the following statements:

1. Rainbow clouds are formed due to a phenomenon called cloud iridescence.
2. The colours are produced mainly due to diffraction of sunlight by tiny water droplets or ice crystals.
3. Ordinary rainbows and rainbow clouds are formed through exactly the same optical process.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) With reference to the PM MITRA Park scheme, consider the following statements:

1. PM MITRA stands for Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Park.
2. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Textiles.
3. PM MITRA Parks are developed only as Greenfield projects.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

4) With reference to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, consider the following statements:

1. It is the United Nations agency responsible for sustainable urban development and housing.
2. Its headquarters is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
3. The UN-Habitat Assembly consists of all United Nations member states.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5) With reference to the Indian Vulture, consider the following statements:

1. Its scientific name is Gyps indicus.
2. It belongs to the Accipitridae family.
3. The major reason for its population decline was poisoning due to diclofenac.

Which of the statements given above are correct?