Practice APSC Current Affairs MCQs for 12 November 2026 on Ningol Chakkouba, hailstorm formation, Stand-Up India Scheme, India–Myanmar Naval Exercise and Guwahati’s Swachh Survekshan recognition,Ningol Chakkouba, Meitei festival, hailstorm formation, Stand-Up India Scheme, SC ST women entrepreneurs, IMNEX 2026, India Myanmar Naval Exercise, MAHASAGAR, Guwahati Swachh City Award, Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, APSC Current Affairs MCQ
Strengthen your APSC CCE Prelims Current Affairs preparation with the Lucent IAS Daily Current Affairs Challenge – 12 November 2026.
Today’s set brings together Northeast culture, physical geography, entrepreneurship policy, maritime cooperation and Assam-specific urban governance.
The major topics are:
- Ningol Chakkouba Festival of Manipur
- Factors responsible for hailstorm formation
- Stand-Up India Scheme
- India–Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX-26)
- Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 and Guwahati
Question 1: Ningol Chakkouba | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding Ningol Chakkouba:
- It is a traditional festival of the Meitei community of Manipur, celebrating the bond between married women and their paternal families.
- It is celebrated annually on the first day of the lunar month of Hiyangei.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B — 2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. Ningol Chakkouba celebrates the bond of affection between married daughters and sisters and their paternal families.
Statement 2 is incorrect. According to the supplied material, the festival is observed on the second day, or Nini Paanba, of the lunar month of Hiyangei, not on the first day.
Key Facts for APSC
Festival → Ningol Chakkouba
Community → Meitei
Region → Manipur
Central theme → Bond between married women and their paternal families
Timing → Second day of Hiyangei
For Northeast culture questions, remember the framework:
Festival → Community → State → Occasion → Ritual/Significance
Question 2: Factors Affecting Hailstorm Formation | Current Affairs
Which of the following are major factors affecting hailstorm formation?
- Atmospheric instability and high moisture content.
- Freezing level height and vertical wind shear.
- Updraft strength, temperature gradient and continental location.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct.
The uploaded material identifies several atmospheric and geographical conditions that influence hailstorm formation:
- Atmospheric instability
- Availability of moisture
- Freezing level height
- Vertical wind shear
- Strong updrafts
- Temperature gradients within clouds
- Continental location
How Hailstones Develop
Strong convective updrafts carry water droplets high into a thunderstorm cloud, where temperatures fall below freezing.
The droplets freeze and may repeatedly move through regions of supercooled water, accumulating additional layers of ice.
The stronger the updraft, the longer hailstones may remain suspended inside the cloud and the larger they can become before falling.
Prelims Revision Framework
Instability + Moisture → Thunderstorm development
Strong updraft → Keeps hailstones suspended
Freezing level → Determines ice-growth environment
Wind shear → Influences storm organisation
This is a useful bridge topic between Physical Geography and Disaster Management.
Question 3: Stand-Up India Scheme | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the Stand-Up India Scheme:
- The scheme provides loans to women, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs for setting up greenfield enterprises.
- Under the scheme, eligible borrowers can avail loans ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore, covering up to 85% of the project cost.
- The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of the scheme up to 31 March 2031, with a target of supporting an additional 2.5 lakh entrepreneurs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct according to the supplied material.
The scheme promotes entrepreneurship among women and members of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities by supporting the establishment of greenfield enterprises.
Eligible borrowers can access loans above ₹10 lakh and up to ₹1 crore, covering up to 85% of the project cost.
The source further states that the scheme has been extended until 31 March 2031, with the objective of supporting an additional 2.5 lakh entrepreneurs over five years.
Key Facts for Prelims
Stand-Up India → Entrepreneurship
Target beneficiaries → Women + SC + ST entrepreneurs
Enterprise → Greenfield
Loan → ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore
Project cost coverage → Up to 85%
Continuation → Up to 31 March 2031
Additional target → 2.5 lakh entrepreneurs
A simple memory formula:
Stand-Up India = Inclusion + Entrepreneurship + Greenfield Enterprise + Institutional Credit
Question 4: India–Myanmar Naval Exercise — IMNEX-26 | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the India–Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX):
- The 8th edition of IMNEX, or IMNEX-26, was conducted at Visakhapatnam.
- The bilateral exercise is exclusively restricted to tactical manoeuvres at sea and does not include harbour-phase professional interactions.
- The initiative aligns with India’s regional vision of MAHASAGAR — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while Statement 2 is incorrect.
The 8th edition of IMNEX-26 was being conducted at Visakhapatnam from 10 to 14 November 2026.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the exercise is not limited to operations at sea.
The exercise includes a substantial Harbour Phase, involving:
- Subject Matter Expert Exchanges
- Cross-deck visits
- Sporting engagements
- Professional interactions
This is followed by the Sea Phase.
The exercise also supports India’s wider regional strategic vision of MAHASAGAR.
Key Facts for APSC
IMNEX → India + Myanmar
Edition → 8th
2026 venue → Visakhapatnam
Dates → 10–14 November 2026
Phases → Harbour Phase + Sea Phase
Strategic linkage → MAHASAGAR
For military exercises, revise them using:
Exercise → Countries → Service → Edition → Venue → Purpose → Strategic Framework
Question 5: Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 and Guwahati | Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26:
- Guwahati received the State First Swachh City Award, becoming the first city in Assam to receive this recognition.
- The 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan was conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Both statements are correct according to the supplied file.
Guwahati received the State First Swachh City Award at the Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 awards ceremony.
The 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan was conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban.
Why This Is Important for APSC
This is a particularly relevant Assam-specific current-affairs topic because it connects:
- Guwahati
- Urban governance
- Sanitation
- Municipal performance
- Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban
- National urban rankings
Prelims Facts
City → Guwahati
Recognition → State First Swachh City Award
Survey → Swachh Survekshan 2025–26
Edition → 10th
Ministry → Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Mission → Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban
Quick Revision – 12 November 2026
Ningol Chakkouba
Meitei community | Manipur | Married daughters and paternal families | Second day of Hiyangei
Hailstorm Formation
Instability + Moisture + Freezing Level + Wind Shear + Strong Updrafts + Temperature Gradient
Stand-Up India
Women + SC/ST entrepreneurs | Greenfield enterprises | ₹10 lakh–₹1 crore | Up to 85% project cost | Extended to 31 March 2031
IMNEX-26
India–Myanmar | 8th Edition | Visakhapatnam | 10–14 November 2026 | Harbour + Sea Phase | MAHASAGAR
Swachh Survekshan
Guwahati → State First Swachh City Award | 10th Edition | MoHUA | SBM-Urban
Why These Topics Matter for APSC CCE
The 12 November 2026 set is especially useful because it contains three strong Northeast/Assam-linked topics alongside important national current affairs.
Ningol Chakkouba expands cultural preparation beyond Assam into the wider Northeast, an area increasingly relevant for regional competitive examinations.
The hailstorm question tests conceptual understanding rather than simple factual recall. Aspirants should understand how atmospheric instability, moisture, freezing levels and updrafts interact rather than memorising isolated terms.
Stand-Up India combines social inclusion, entrepreneurship and institutional credit—making it relevant for both Prelims and Mains.
IMNEX-26 links India’s immediate eastern neighbourhood with maritime cooperation and the wider MAHASAGAR framework.
Finally, Guwahati’s Swachh Survekshan recognition is a direct Assam current-affairs topic and therefore deserves priority in APSC revision.
For faster revision, organise today’s topics using five frameworks:
Festival → Community → State → Date → Significance
Weather Phenomenon → Conditions → Process → Impact
Scheme → Beneficiary → Loan/Benefit → Target → Duration
Military Exercise → Countries → Venue → Phase → Strategic Framework
Award/Ranking → City → Ministry → Mission → Edition
Regular practice with these associations helps convert current affairs into statement-elimination skills, which are particularly valuable for APSC CCE Prelims.
Continue with the Lucent IAS Daily Current Affairs Challenge for exam-oriented MCQs, detailed explanations and focused Assam/Northeast enrichment for APSC CCE Prelims and Mains.
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