Current Affairs 2026 Section 1 MCQs

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Current Affairs 2026 Section 1 MCQs

Stay updated with the latest Current Affairs 2026 through our carefully curated Section 1. This section covers the most important national and international events, government schemes, economy, science & technology, sports, awards, appointments, defence, environment, international relations, and other exam-relevant topics. Designed for aspirants preparing for JKSSB, SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, JKPSC, Police, CUET, and other competitive exams, these notes provide concise explanations, factual updates, and expected MCQs to help you revise quickly and score higher in the General Awareness section.

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Question #1
The Delhi Declaration, signed during the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting in 2026, focuses on which of the following?
A. Endorsing a common currency framework for West Asian economies
B. Establishing a formal India–Arab collective security alliance against maritime threats
C. Creating a preferential trade agreement between India and the Arab League
D. Upholding the 'sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity' of Sudan, Somalia and Libya, and rejecting interference in their internal affairs
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Delhi Declaration, adopted during the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting in 2026, focuses on upholding the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Sudan, Somalia and Libya, and rejects interference in their internal affairs.
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Question #2
Which two European leaders were the Chief Guests at India's 77th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2026?
A. Emmanuel Macron (France) and Friedrich Merz (Germany)
B. AntĂłnio Costa (European Council) and Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission)
C. Viktor Orbán (Hungary) and Kyriakos Mitsotakis (Greece)
D. Pedro Sánchez (Spain) and Mark Rutte (NATO)
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, and Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, were the Chief Guests at India's 77th Republic Day celebrations.
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Question #3
Which country became the 27th member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in 2026?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Bangladesh
C. Bhutan
D. Nepal
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bangladesh became the 27th member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).
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Question #4
India launched which operation in 2026 to safeguard energy routes via the Strait of Hormuz?
A. Operation Samudra Setu
B. Operation Sankalp
C. Operation Urja Suraksha
D. Operation Raahat
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
India launched Operation Urja Suraksha to protect energy shipping routes via the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring safe transit of energy cargo from the Persian Gulf.
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Question #5
Who became the first German to win the Abel Prize in 2026?
A. Gerd Faltings
B. Terence Tao
C. Andrew Wiles
D. Grigori Perelman
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Gerd Faltings became the first German to win the Abel Prize in 2026 for his contributions to mathematics.
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Question #6
Who assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on 30 June 2026?
A. General Anil Chauhan
B. General Upendra Dwivedi
C. General Bipin Rawat
D. General Manoj Pande
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
General Upendra Dwivedi assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) on 30 June 2026.
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Question #7
What is the primary objective of the YUVIKA Programme implemented by ISRO?
A. Develop launch vehicle technology
B. Promote satellite manufacturing
C. Encourage young students to pursue space science
D. Train astronauts for future missions
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
YUVIKA (Young Scientist Programme) is an ISRO initiative aimed at school students (Class 9) to promote space science awareness and encourage them to pursue careers in science, technology, and space research.
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Question #8
Which state became the first in India to launch a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) for integrated coastal management?
A. Kerala
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Odisha
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Odisha became the first state in India to launch a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) for integrated coastal management.
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Question #9
The PACE satellite mission was launched by which space organization?
A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
B. European Space Agency (ESA)
C. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
D. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) satellite mission was launched by NASA.
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Question #10
The ALH Mk III is a variant of which indigenous helicopter?
A. Dhruv
B. Cheetah
C. Rudra
D. Light Combat Helicopter
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The ALH Mk III is a variant of the indigenous Dhruv helicopter.
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Question #11
Astra Mark-2 missile is developed by which organization?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
C. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Astra Mark-2 missile is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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Question #12
Where is the Gujarat government planning to develop the 'Indo-Taiwan Industrial Park'?
A. Surat
B. Ahmedabad
C. Vadodara
D. Sanand-Dholera region
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Gujarat government is planning to develop the 'Indo-Taiwan Industrial Park' in the Sanand-Dholera region.
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Question #13
Where is the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise 'DUSTLIK 2026' being held?
A. New Delhi, India
B. Namangan, Uzbekistan
C. Tashkent, Uzbekistan
D. Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise 'DUSTLIK 2026' is being held in Namangan, Uzbekistan.
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Question #14
The Bharat Steel 2026 Summit will be held in which city?
A. Chennai
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Bharat Steel 2026 Summit will be held in New Delhi.
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Question #15
'Exercise Desert Tiger 2026' was conducted between India and which country?
A. UAE
B. Russia
C. USA
D. France
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Exercise Desert Tiger 2026' was conducted between India and France.
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Question #16
The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Run' is organized by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Ministry of Defence
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Run' is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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Question #17
Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)?
A. Ritesh Tiwari
B. T. Koshy
C. Manoj Mittal
D. Vibhor Jain
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Vibhor Jain has been appointed as the MD & CEO of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
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Question #18
Which organization launched the e-SafeHER Cyber Security Awareness Programme?
A. National Commission for Women (NCW)
B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
C. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
D. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The e-SafeHER Cyber Security Awareness Programme was launched by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Hyderabad.
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Question #19
Who has been appointed to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)?
A. Priti Saran
B. Arvind Panagariya
C. Shashi Tharoor
D. Raghuram Rajan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Priti Saran has been appointed to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).
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Question #20
Which country recently launched a new AI governance framework in 2026?
A. Russia
B. India
C. UK
D. China
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
India launched a new AI governance framework in 2026.
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