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 #381
The 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to disqualify arrested Prime Ministers and Chief Ministers, is also known as:
A. Political Accountability Bill
B. Prevention of Corruption Bill
C. Criminal Disqualification Bill
D. Anti-Defection Bill

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The 130th Constitution Amendment Bill on disqualifying prime ministers and chief ministers is a contentious bill on criminal disqualification.[reference:130]

Question #382
India and Japan agreed to upgrade their 15-year-old Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). CEPA was originally signed in which year?
A. 2015
B. 2011
C. 2013
D. 2009

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
India and Japan agreed to upgrade their 15-year-old CEPA, which was signed in 2011.[reference:131]

Question #383
India and Japan are approaching the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in which year?
A. 2026
B. 2028
C. 2027
D. 2025

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
India and Japan are approaching the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2027.[reference:132]

Question #384
The Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Forces (JMSDF) regularly engage in how many major annual naval exercises?
A. One
B. Four
C. Three
D. Two

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Indian Navy and the JMSDF regularly engage in two major annual naval exercises, alongside cross-domain drills.[reference:133]

Question #385
Diplomatic relations between India and Japan were established in which year?
A. 1952
B. 1947
C. 1950
D. 1955

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Diplomatic relations between India and Japan were established in 1952.[reference:134]

Question #386
The India-Japan relationship was launched as a Global Partnership in 2000, upgraded to a Strategic and Global Partnership in 2006, and elevated to a Special Strategic and Global Partnership in which year?
A. 2014
B. 2012
C. 2016
D. 2010

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The relationship was elevated to a Special Strategic and Global Partnership in 2014 during the Summit between PM Modi and former PM Shinzo Abe.[reference:135]

Question #387
PM Modi referred to Japanese PM Takaichi as 'sister' and she referred to him as 'brother' during their joint press conference. This reflects the:
A. Traditional Japanese greeting custom
B. Official designation of the summit
C. Formal diplomatic protocol
D. Warm personal rapport between the leaders

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
PM Modi referred to PM Takaichi as 'sister' and she referred to him as 'brother' during the joint press conference.[reference:136]

Question #388
The first phase of the Char Dham Helicopter Operations for 2026 concluded successfully under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Tourism
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Civil Aviation

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The first phase of 2026 Char Dham Helicopter Operations concluded successfully under the Ministry of Home Affairs.[reference:139]

Question #389
The 2026 Grammy Awards were held in which city?
A. Los Angeles
B. New York
C. Chicago
D. Nashville

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Grammy Awards 2026 were held in Los Angeles.[reference:140]

Question #390
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be hosted by which country?
A. Switzerland
B. Italy
C. Austria
D. Sweden

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Italy will host the 2026 Winter Olympics.[reference:141]

Question #391
PM Modi launched Viksit Bharat, a national goal to make India a developed nation by which year?
A. 2050
B. 2030
C. 2065
D. 2047

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
PM Modi launched Viksit Bharat, a national goal to make India a developed nation by 2047.[reference:142]

Question #392
At which toll plaza was Rajasthan’s first multi-lane free flow (MLFF)-based tolling system launched by NHAI in 2026?
A. Chorayasi Toll Plaza
B. Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza
C. Daulatpura Toll Plaza
D. Manoharpur Toll Plaza

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Daulatpura Toll Plaza on Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48. It uses ANPR + FASTag for barrier-free tolling.

Question #393
Who is the world's oldest-known terrestrial animal as recognized by Guinness World Records in 2026?
A. A Galapagos tortoise in London
B. A turtle in Seychelles
C. A tortoise named Jonathan on St Helena
D. A Seychelles giant tortoise in Paris

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Jonathan, a 194-year-old Seychelles giant tortoise residing on St Helena island.

Question #394
Indian-origin physicist Jainendra K Jain received the Wolf Prize in Physics for his work on what?
A. Composite fermions and fractional quantum Hall effect
B. String theory
C. Dark matter research
D. Quantum computing

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
He is the first person of Indian origin to win this prize.

Question #395
Under which category of DAP 2020 did MoD sign Rs 425-crore contract with Bharat Forge for marine GTG sets?
A. Buy (Indian-IDDM)
B. Buy and Make (Indian)
C. Buy (Global)
D. Buy (Indian)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat; first indigenous gas turbine power plants for Navy.

Question #396
Which country co-hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup with USA and Mexico?
A. Canada
B. Chile
C. Argentina
D. Brazil

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
First three-nation World Cup.

Question #397
What was the theme of Earth Day 2026?
A. Green Future Together
B. Our Planet, Our Home
C. Climate Action Now
D. Restore Our Earth

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Emphasized individual and collective environmental action.

Question #398
INS Taragiri was commissioned in April 2026 at which location?
A. Mumbai
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Kochi
D. Kolkata

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Indian Navy warship commissioning.

Question #399
Who won the 2026 Australian Open Men’s Singles title?
A. Daniil Medvedev
B. Jannik Sinner
C. Novak Djokovic
D. Carlos Alcaraz

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Djokovic claimed the title.

Question #400
Which airport ranked first in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026?
A. Hamad International
B. Incheon International
C. Singapore Changi
D. Dubai International

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Singapore Changi topped the list.