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 #41
The Lok Sabha passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear (SHANTI) Bill in which year?
A. 2024
B. 2025
C. 2026
D. 2027

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Lok Sabha passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear (SHANTI) Bill in 2025.

Question #42
With reference to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which statement is correct?
A. The Act provides a regulatory framework for online gaming with a self-regulatory mechanism
B. The Act completely bans the offering and advertising of online money games in India
C. The Act only applies to games of skill and not games of chance
D. The Act was passed by the Rajya Sabha but not the Lok Sabha

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 provides a regulatory framework for online gaming with a self-regulatory mechanism.

Question #43
The Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary is located in which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Maharashtra
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary is located in Karnataka.

Question #44
The International Day of Women Judges (IDWJ) is observed every year on which date?
A. May 10
B. March 8
C. April 10
D. March 10

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The International Day of Women Judges (IDWJ) is observed every year on March 10.

Question #45
The US threatened to invoke which 1807 law to deploy troops to quell protests against federal officers enforcing an immigration crackdown?
A. The Insurrection Act
B. The Patriot Act
C. The National Emergencies Act
D. The Posse Comitatus Act

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a law enacted in 1807, to deploy US troops to quell protests.

Question #46
In the Supreme Court case involving Tiger Global's sale of Flipkart shares, treaty benefits under India's DTAA with which country were denied?
A. Cyprus
B. Luxembourg
C. Singapore
D. Mauritius

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Treaty benefits under India's Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with Singapore were denied in the Tiger Global-Flipkart shares case.

Question #47
What does FPI stand for in the context of SEBI's regulatory proposals?
A. Financial Products Intermediary
B. Foreign Portfolio Investor
C. Fiscal Policy Institution
D. Foreign Public Issuer

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
FPI stands for Foreign Portfolio Investor.

Question #48
Who was born as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.?
A. James Baldwin
B. Jesse Owens
C. Muhammad Ali
D. Malcolm X

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Muhammad Ali was born as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.

Question #49
Under the proposed amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules introducing AIS-213 standard from October 1, 2026, what is the key new requirement?
A. Mandatory measurement of fuel consumption with air conditioning switched on during testing
B. Separate fuel efficiency ratings for urban, highway, and mixed driving cycles
C. Mandatory disclosure of mileage degradation over the vehicle's lifecycle
D. Compulsory on-road mileage certification across multiple Indian climatic zones

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The key new requirement under the AIS-213 standard is mandatory measurement of fuel consumption with the air conditioning switched on during testing, to narrow the gap between advertised mileage and real-world driving conditions.

Question #50
Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov were in the news recently for which reason?
A. Crew members of a SpaceX mission that marked NASA's first ever medical evacuation from space
B. Completed the first fully autonomous docking of a crewed spacecraft without ground support
C. First multinational crew to conduct a year-long continuous mission aboard the ISS
D. Part of the first all-civilian crew to orbit the Moon under NASA's Artemis programme

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
They were the crew members of a SpaceX mission that marked NASA's first ever medical evacuation from space, with the crew returning to Earth earlier than planned.

Question #51
The 'Malwan' recently seen in news is associated with which of the following?
A. Space launch station
B. Missile testing facility
C. Naval airbase
D. Anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Malwan' is part of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) projects aimed at strengthening coastal defense and submarine detection.

Question #52
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2026 is related to which of the following?
A. Introduction of GST reforms
B. Redistribution of administrative powers and resources
C. Amendment of Panchayati Raj system
D. Creation of new states

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2026 deals with administrative, financial, and territorial adjustments post-reorganisation, ensuring equitable distribution of assets, liabilities, and governance structures.

Question #53
According to the 2026 GPI, how did South Asia's peacefulness change?
A. South Asia recorded a deterioration in peacefulness
B. South Asia recorded an improvement in peacefulness, with India improving its ranking
C. South Asia remained unchanged in peacefulness
D. South Asia was excluded from the 2026 GPI

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
According to the 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI), South Asia recorded an improvement in peacefulness, with India improving its ranking compared to the previous year.

Question #54
The 10th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Systems was held where?
A. Hyderabad
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Bengaluru

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The 10th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Systems was held in New Delhi.

Question #55
India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system was launched in which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system was launched in Gujarat.

Question #56
Which country will hold the presidency of BRICS for the year 2026?
A. Russia
B. Brazil
C. India
D. China

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Brazil will hold the presidency of the BRICS alliance for the year 2026.

Question #57
Thalassemia is a health disorder belonging to which category?
A. Autoimmune disorder
B. Metabolic disorder
C. Neurological disorder
D. Blood disorder

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Thalassemia is a blood disorder, specifically a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production.

Question #58
The primary objective of the National Workshop on 'Tiger Re-introduction: Opportunities and Challenges' held in Alwar, Rajasthan was:
A. To relocate tigers from other states to Rajasthan
B. To launch a new tiger reserve
C. To discuss tiger conservation strategies and re-introduction challenges
D. To count the tiger population in Rajasthan

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The primary objective of the National Workshop on 'Tiger Re-introduction: Opportunities and Challenges' held in Alwar, Rajasthan was to discuss tiger conservation strategies and re-introduction challenges.

Question #59
The revised Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy places greater emphasis on which aspect compared to its earlier version?
A. Preventive measures
B. Therapeutic management
C. Nutritional supplements
D. Community awareness

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The revised Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy places greater emphasis on therapeutic management than its earlier version.

Question #60
The GRAPES-3 Muon Telescope, recently in news, is located at which research facility?
A. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
B. Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
C. Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune
D. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The GRAPES-3 Muon Telescope is located at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai.