12 May 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

A) ISI
B) BIS
C) NABL
D) FSSAI

Answer:  B) BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)
Explanation:  The  Bureau of Indian Standards  hosted the 35th Plenary and Working Group meetings of ISO/TC 20/SC 14 (Space Systems and Operations) – a first for India, showcasing its growing space credentials.

17. What is the name of the campaign reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Singh that focuses on clean and safe seas?

A) Clean India Mission
B) Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar (SSSS)
C) Sagarmala Project
D) Blue Flag Campaign

Answer:  B) Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar (SSSS)
Explanation:  Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a meeting on the  “Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar”  campaign, emphasising public participation for cleaner and safer seas.

18. The Basel III framework was issued in December 2017 to ensure prudent calculation of:

A) Gross Non‑Performing Assets
B) Risk‑Weighted Assets (RWAs)
C) Capital Adequacy Ratio
D) Liquidity Coverage Ratio

Answer:  B) Risk‑Weighted Assets (RWAs)
Explanation:  The  Basel Committee  issued the final Basel III framework to ensure a  prudent and credible calculation of Risk‑Weighted Assets (RWAs)  for banks – a key post‑crisis reform.