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 #361
Maharashtra Health Minister announced the deployment of flying squads and AI-based monitoring to detect frauds in which state-run health scheme?
A. Rajasthan Arogya Yojana
B. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana
C. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
D. Maharashtra Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Maharashtra Health Minister announced measures to detect frauds in the Maharashtra Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY).[reference:110]
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Question #362
National Doctors' Day is celebrated in India on July 1 to commemorate the birth and death anniversary of:
A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B. Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
National Doctors' Day is observed on July 1 to commemorate the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.[reference:111]
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Question #363
Uttar Pradesh set a new national record in which health campaign in July 2026?
A. Malaria-free India campaign
B. TB-free India campaign
C. Dengue-free India campaign
D. Polio-free India campaign
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh set a new national record in the TB-free India campaign.[reference:112]
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Question #364
Cerebral malaria cases were detected in which district of Jharkhand in July 2026?
A. East Singhbhum
B. Ranchi
C. Dhanbad
D. West Singhbhum
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Cerebral malaria cases were detected in Potka block of East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand.[reference:113]
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Question #365
Maharashtra government announced it would invoke MCOCA against illegal IVF and sonography rackets. MCOCA stands for:
A. Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act
B. Medical Council of Organised Crime Act
C. Maharashtra Criminal Offences Control Act
D. Medical Control of Criminal Offences Act
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Maharashtra government announced it would invoke MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act) against illegal IVF and sonography rackets.[reference:114]
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Question #366
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 198th meeting of which organisation on July 1, 2026?
A. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
B. Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
C. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
D. National Health Authority (NHA)
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 198th ESIC meeting in New Delhi.[reference:115]
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Question #367
Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and preparedness for which vector-borne disease in July 2026?
A. Malaria
B. Dengue
C. Zika
D. Chikungunya
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Health Minister Nadda reviewed TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and dengue preparedness.[reference:116]
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Question #368
India and Japan agreed to facilitate business collaboration in advanced 5G technologies, All-Photonics Network (APN), and technologies beyond 5G and 6G in which sector?
A. Pharmaceutical sector
B. Automobile sector
C. Agriculture sector
D. ICT sector
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
In the ICT sector, India and Japan agreed to facilitate business collaboration in advanced 5G technologies, APN, and technologies beyond 5G and 6G.[reference:117]
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Question #369
The India-Japan Business Forum 2026 was held in which city?
A. Osaka
B. Tokyo
C. New Delhi
D. Mumbai
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The India-Japan Business Forum 2026 was held in the national capital, New Delhi.[reference:118]
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Question #370
India and Japan agreed to strengthen cooperation in secure digital ecosystems, including data centres, GPU capacity, semiconductors and AI compute resources. This cooperation is from an:
A. Economic-security perspective
B. Environmental-sustainability perspective
C. Social-welfare perspective
D. Cultural-exchange perspective
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
India and Japan agreed to assess vulnerabilities across the AI technology stack from an 'economic-security perspective'.[reference:119]
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Question #371
A Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) was signed between the Geological Survey of India and which Japanese organisation in the field of geology and mineral exploration?
A. Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)
B. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
C. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
D. Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A MOC was signed between the Geological Survey of India and the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC).[reference:120]
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Question #372
The Modified UDAN Scheme includes the procurement of indigenous aircraft and helicopters such as:
A. Rudra and Cheetah
B. Tejas and Prachand
C. ALH Mk III and Chetak
D. HAL Dhruv and Dornier
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Modified UDAN Scheme includes the procurement of indigenous aircraft and helicopters, such as HAL Dhruv and Dornier platforms.[reference:121]
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Question #373
The NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation) status was upgraded from Schedule 'B' to Schedule 'A' category CPSE earlier in 2026. CPSE stands for:
A. Central Public Sector Enterprises
B. Central Public Service Entities
C. Central Private Sector Enterprises
D. Corporate Public Sector Entities
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
NSIC's status was upgraded from Schedule 'B' to Schedule 'A' category Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE).[reference:122]
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Question #374
India's equity capital market had a muted start to 2026 due to which factors?
A. Low foreign direct investment and trade deficits
B. Regulatory changes and tax hikes
C. Geopolitical tensions, volatile global markets and concerns about economic outlook
D. High inflation and interest rates
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
India's equity capital market had a muted start to 2026 as geopolitical tensions, volatile global markets and concerns about economic outlook dampened investor appetite.[reference:123]
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Question #375
India's clean energy transition is creating significant investment opportunities in which areas according to Finance Minister Sitharaman?
A. Solar power, thermal power, nuclear energy and hydroelectric power
B. Electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, battery recycling and carbon capture
C. Renewable energy, green hydrogen, battery storage, offshore wind and smart grids
D. Wind energy, tidal energy, geothermal energy and biomass
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Finance Minister Sitharaman said India's clean energy transition is creating investment opportunities in renewable energy, green hydrogen, battery storage, offshore wind and smart grids.[reference:124]
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Question #376
India has a target of achieving how much non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030?
A. 400 GW
B. 300 GW
C. 500 GW
D. 600 GW
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Finance Minister Sitharaman highlighted the target of achieving 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.[reference:125]
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Question #377
According to Finance Minister Sitharaman, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has more than how many registered entities as of June 2026?
A. 1,200
B. 500
C. 800
D. 1,500
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The IFSCA has emerged as a leading global financial hub with more than 1,200 registered entities as of June 2026.[reference:126]
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Question #378
The IFSCA has banking assets of how much as of June 2026?
A. $111 billion
B. $150 billion
C. $50 billion
D. $75 billion
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The IFSCA has banking assets of 111 billion dollars as of June 2026.[reference:127]
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Question #379
The government's economic review for June 2026, prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), said which high-frequency indicators continued to signal strength in domestic demand?
A. E-way bill generation, PMI readings, electricity consumption and automobile sales
B. Unemployment rate, consumer confidence, housing sales and tourism arrivals
C. Retail inflation, wholesale inflation, industrial production and credit growth
D. GST collections, export growth, foreign exchange reserves and FDI inflows
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The DEA review said high-frequency indicators such as e-way bill generation, PMI readings, electricity consumption and automobile sales continued to signal strength in domestic demand.[reference:128]
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Question #380
PM Modi stated that India is the world's fastest-growing major economy and, in the last 12 years, while adopting which philosophy, the government has transformed the economic DNA?
A. Agile philosophy
B. Lean philosophy
C. Kaizen philosophy
D. Six Sigma philosophy
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
PM Modi said that in the last 12 years, while adopting the Kaizen philosophy, the Government has transformed the economic DNA.[reference:129]
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