Current Affairs 2026 Section 1 MCQs

Current Affairs

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 #441
Nobel Peace Prize 2026 went to which entity?
A. UN Secretary General
B. Greta Thunberg
C. International Committee for Refugee Rights
D. Malala Yousafzai

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Humanitarian efforts.

Question #442
Google launched quantum processor named what?
A. Sycamore
B. Eagle
C. Bristlecone
D. Willow

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Quantum computing advancement.

Question #443
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims at providing free electricity through what?
A. Hydro power
B. Nuclear plants
C. Rooftop solar
D. Wind energy

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Renewable energy push.

Question #444
Exercise Malabar includes India, USA, Japan, and which country?
A. Germany
B. France
C. UK
D. Australia

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Quad naval exercise.

Question #445
SAKSHAM Anti-Drone Grid was developed in collaboration with which organization?
A. BEL
B. DRDO
C. HAL
D. Tata

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Indian Army initiative.

Question #446
Bharat Steel 2026 Summit held in which city?
A. Chennai
B. Mumbai
C. New Delhi
D. Kolkata

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Steel industry event.

Question #447
India’s Green Hydrogen Policy 2026 launched by which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Renewable push.

Question #448
First woman Archbishop of Canterbury appointed in recent years?
A. Justin Welby
B. None
C. Pope Leo XIV (context)
D. Sarah Mullally

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Historic religious appointment.

Question #449
Leo XIV became the first American what?
A. Nobel winner
B. Pope
C. UN Secretary General
D. President

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Vatican milestone.

Question #450
Taylor Swift became engaged to which NFL player?
A. Patrick Mahomes
B. Aaron Rodgers
C. Tom Brady
D. Travis Kelce

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Pop culture news.

Question #451
Beyoncé won Grammy for best album for which work?
A. Lemonade
B. Formation
C. Cowboy Carter
D. Renaissance

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Music achievement.

Question #452
Which country weaponized rare-earth minerals in trade disputes with USA in 2025-26?
A. Russia
B. Australia
C. Brazil
D. China

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Supply chain leverage.

Question #453
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by whom in Trump administration?
A. Mike Pence
B. Elon Musk
C. Ron DeSantis
D. JD Vance

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Government reform initiative.

Question #454
NATO members agreed to spend what % of GDP on defense under Trump influence?
A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Defense spending push.

Question #455
First successful commercial lunar lander soft landing by which company?
A. Firefly Aerospace (Blue Ghost)
B. ISRO
C. SpaceX
D. Blue Origin

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Near Mare Crisium.

Question #456
Colossal squid first captured on film in natural habitat in which ocean?
A. Southern Ocean
B. Pacific
C. Atlantic
D. Indian

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Marine biology milestone.

Question #457
Khelo India Beach Games 2nd edition held in which UT?
A. Puducherry
B. Andaman & Nicobar
C. Lakshadweep
D. Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Sports promotion.

Question #458
National AI and Digital Water Summit held in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru
D. Delhi

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Tech and water management.

Question #459
International Everest Day is celebrated on which date?
A. August 15
B. July 1
C. June 5
D. May 29

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
First summit anniversary.

Question #460
72nd National Volleyball Tournament held in which city?
A. Jaipur
B. Lucknow
C. Patna
D. Varanasi

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Sports event.