The Kerala High Court decided a Wayanad farmer's claim after a wild elephant attack. What did it hold about compensation for such victims?

They may seek enhanced compensation in the civil courts, beyond the relief the government fixes

They are limited to the ex-gratia amount the government fixes

They may claim only before the State Human Rights Commission

One of the two agencies behind the Afghanistan report is the UN's children's agency. What does UNICEF stand for?

United Nations Institute for Child Education and Food

A new Artificial Intelligence Climate Institute has been set up by three partners. Which set of partners is it?

UNESCO, ITU and Brazil's Anatel

A State statutory commission had asked for sugar to be dropped from the Anganwadi mix in Kerala. Which commission was it?

Kerala State Child Rights Commission

Kerala State Human Rights Commission

The 2026 Adaptation Gap Report puts developing countries' annual adaptation need at about 305 billion dollars. Which UN body publishes this report?

World Meteorological Organization

Current Affairs Quiz5 November 2026

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Keralam
1. The Kerala High Court decided a Wayanad farmer's claim after a wild elephant attack. What did it hold about compensation for such victims?
- A They are limited to the ex-gratia amount the government fixes
- B They may seek enhanced compensation in the civil courts, beyond the relief the government fixes
- C They may claim only before the State Human Rights Commission
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Answer: B — They may seek enhanced compensation in the civil courts, beyond the relief the government fixes

The Court held that victims of wild animal attacks are not confined to the relief amounts fixed by the government and may seek just and enhanced compensation through the civil courts.

Read the story: Kerala High Court upholds ₹5.37 lakh damages for a Wayanad farmer hurt in an elephant attack →
National
2. Two institutions coordinate Kashi Tamil Sangamam, one in Tamil Nadu and one in Kashi. Which institution is the Tamil Nadu side's nodal body?
- A IIT Bombay
- B IIT Hyderabad
- C IIT Madras
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Answer: C — IIT Madras

IIT Madras is the nodal coordinating institution for Tamil Nadu, and Banaras Hindu University for Kashi.

Read the story: Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 to be built around the Thirukkural, with Banaras Hindu University as host →
International
3. One of the two agencies behind the Afghanistan report is the UN's children's agency. What does UNICEF stand for?
- A United Nations Children's Fund
- B Universal Child Education Fund
- C United Nations Institute for Child Education and Food
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Answer: A — United Nations Children's Fund

UNICEF stands for United Nations Children's Fund.

Read the story: More than half of Afghanistan's primary school-age children are outside formal education, UNESCO and UNICEF find →
Keralam
4. At the Kochi symposium a scientist explained how India marks potential fishing zones. On which satellite is the Ocean Colour Monitor-3 carried?
- A RISAT-2B
- B EOS-06
- C Cartosat-3
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Answer: B — EOS-06

The Ocean Colour Monitor-3 flies on EOS-06, also called Oceansat-3.

Read the story: ICAR-CMFRI opens the TREVOR SAFARI symposium at Kochi, where satellite data is shown to lift fish catches →
National
5. The November round of the Rural Consumer Confidence Survey has begun. Which institution conducts this survey?
- A Reserve Bank of India
- B National Statistical Office
- C NITI Aayog
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Answer: A — Reserve Bank of India

The Reserve Bank of India conducts the Rural Consumer Confidence Survey through its Division of Household Surveys.

Read the story: Reserve Bank opens the November round of its Rural Consumer Confidence Survey across 31 States and Union Territories →
International
6. A new Artificial Intelligence Climate Institute has been set up by three partners. Which set of partners is it?
- A UNESCO, ITU and Brazil's Anatel
- B UNDP, WIPO and China's MIIT
- C UNEP, WMO and India's TRAI
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Answer: A — UNESCO, ITU and Brazil's Anatel

UNESCO, the International Telecommunication Union and Brazil's Anatel are the partners.

Read the story: UNESCO, ITU and Brazil's Anatel partner to set up an Artificial Intelligence Climate Institute, to be launched at COP31 →
Keralam
7. A State statutory commission had asked for sugar to be dropped from the Anganwadi mix in Kerala. Which commission was it?
- A Kerala State Child Rights Commission
- B Kerala Women's Commission
- C Kerala State Human Rights Commission
Show the answer

Answer: A — Kerala State Child Rights Commission

The Kerala State Child Rights Commission issued those directions on a petition.

Read the story: Amrutham Nutrimix given at Kerala's Anganwadis still carries refined sugar, against Union guidelines →
National
8. The Supreme Court declined to order rotation of reserved parliamentary seats. Which Article of the Constitution reserves seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People?
- A Article 335
- B Article 332
- C Article 330
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Answer: C — Article 330

Article 330 reserves seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People.

Read the story: Rotating SC and ST reserved seats is for Parliament to decide, Supreme Court holds while upholding the Delimitation Act provision →
International
9. The 2026 Adaptation Gap Report puts developing countries' annual adaptation need at about 305 billion dollars. Which UN body publishes this report?
- A World Meteorological Organization
- B UN Environment Programme
- C UN Development Programme
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Answer: B — UN Environment Programme

The Adaptation Gap Report is published by the UN Environment Programme.

Read the story: Developing countries will need about 305 billion dollars a year to adapt to climate change, the UN Environment Programme finds →
Keralam
10. A university from the United Kingdom is a partner in the Future Kochi Conclave. Which university?
- A Cardiff University
- B University of Manchester
- C University of Edinburgh
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Answer: A — Cardiff University

Cardiff University of the United Kingdom is the foreign academic partner.

Read the story: Kochi Corporation calls a Future Kochi Conclave to draft the city's urban development policy →

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Current Affairs Quiz5 November 2026

1. The Kerala High Court decided a Wayanad farmer's claim after a wild elephant attack. What did it hold about compensation for such victims?

2. Two institutions coordinate Kashi Tamil Sangamam, one in Tamil Nadu and one in Kashi. Which institution is the Tamil Nadu side's nodal body?

3. One of the two agencies behind the Afghanistan report is the UN's children's agency. What does UNICEF stand for?

4. At the Kochi symposium a scientist explained how India marks potential fishing zones. On which satellite is the Ocean Colour Monitor-3 carried?

5. The November round of the Rural Consumer Confidence Survey has begun. Which institution conducts this survey?

6. A new Artificial Intelligence Climate Institute has been set up by three partners. Which set of partners is it?

7. A State statutory commission had asked for sugar to be dropped from the Anganwadi mix in Kerala. Which commission was it?

8. The Supreme Court declined to order rotation of reserved parliamentary seats. Which Article of the Constitution reserves seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People?

9. The 2026 Adaptation Gap Report puts developing countries' annual adaptation need at about 305 billion dollars. Which UN body publishes this report?

10. A university from the United Kingdom is a partner in the Future Kochi Conclave. Which university?

Now try it against the clock