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 #161
Which insect species became the first in the world to be granted legal rights by a country in January 2026?
A. Butterflies
B. Honey bees
C. Silkworms
D. Amazonian stingless bees
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Amazonian stingless bees became the first insects in the world to be granted legal rights by a country in January 2026.[reference:87]
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Question #162
The 'Bharat Taxi' service was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah from which city?
A. Surat
B. Gandhinagar
C. Rajkot
D. Ahmedabad
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi for Gujarat from Gandhinagar.[reference:88]
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Question #163
The first phase of 2026 Char Dham Helicopter Operations concluded successfully under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Tourism
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Defence
D. Ministry of Civil Aviation
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The first phase of 2026 Char Dham Helicopter Operations concluded successfully under the Ministry of Home Affairs.[reference:89]
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Question #164
Which of the following countries will host the 2026 Winter Olympics?
A. Sweden
B. Austria
C. Italy
D. Switzerland
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Italy will host the 2026 Winter Olympics.[reference:90]
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Question #165
The Grammy Awards 2026 were held in which city?
A. Nashville
B. New York
C. Chicago
D. Los Angeles
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Grammy Awards 2026 were held in Los Angeles.[reference:91]
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Question #166
The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is a treaty body established under which international covenant?
A. Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
B. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
C. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
D. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is a treaty body established under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).[reference:92]
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Question #167
India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will enter into force on which date in 2026?
A. August 1, 2026
B. August 15, 2026
C. July 15, 2026
D. July 1, 2026
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will enter into force on 15 July 2026.
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Question #168
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were together at which summit when the India-UK trade agreement was announced?
A. BRICS Summit
B. QUAD Summit
C. G20 Summit
D. G7 Summit
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Both Prime Minister Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were in Evian for the G7 Summit when the agreement was announced.
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Question #169
According to Prime Minister Modi, the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will contribute meaningfully to the realisation of which national goal?
A. Atmanirbhar Bharat
B. Make in India
C. Viksit Bharat 2047
D. Digital India
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
PM Modi stated that the agreement will contribute meaningfully to the realisation of Viksit Bharat 2047.
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Question #170
India and EU signed a Free Trade Agreement on which date in 2026?
A. January 25, 2026
B. January 26, 2026
C. January 28, 2026
D. January 27, 2026
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
India and EU signed the Free Trade Agreement on 26 January 2026, as announced by PM Modi at the 16th India-EU Summit.
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Question #171
The 16th India-EU Summit achieved how many historic outcomes including the FTA?
A. 12 outcomes
B. 10 outcomes
C. 13 outcomes
D. 11 outcomes
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The 16th India-EU Summit achieved 13 historic outcomes including the Free Trade Agreement, Security and Defence Partnership, and Mobility Framework.
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Question #172
Which Japanese Prime Minister visited India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in July 2026?
A. Sanae Takaichi
B. Fumio Kishida
C. Yoshihide Suga
D. Shinzo Abe
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited India from 1-3 July 2026 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit.
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Question #173
During the 16th India-Japan Summit, PM Modi and PM Takaichi referred to each other as:
A. Allies and Comrades
B. Brother and Sister
C. Neighbours and Associates
D. Friends and Partners
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
PM Modi referred to PM Takaichi as 'sister' and she referred to him as 'brother' during the joint press conference.
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Question #174
India and Japan announced their first-ever defence co-development project in July 2026. What is the name of this project?
A. Indra-II
B. Project ZUMA
C. BRAHMOS-NG
D. UNICORN (Naval Radio Antenna)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India and Japan announced their first co-development project involving the Naval Radio Antenna 'UNICORN'.
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Question #175
The 1st India-Japan Strategic AI Dialogue was held in which city in April 2026?
A. Osaka
B. Mumbai
C. Tokyo
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The 1st India-Japan Strategic AI Dialogue was held in Mumbai on April 21, 2026.
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Question #176
The Japan-India Biogas Initiative, launched in July 2026, aims to support construction of how many biogas and organic fertilizer plants in India?
A. 1,000
B. 1,500
C. 500
D. 750
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
India and Japan launched the Japan-India Biogas Initiative (CBG) to support construction of 1,000 biogas and organic fertilizer plants in India.
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Question #177
India and Japan signed an MoC on batteries to build trusted and resilient supply chains for which sector?
A. Battery supply chains
B. Pharmaceutical
C. Semiconductor
D. Automobile
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
India and Japan signed an MoC on batteries to build trusted and resilient battery supply chains.
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Question #178
India and Japan agreed to modernise which existing economic agreement?
A. India-Japan Economic Cooperation Agreement
B. India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
C. India-Japan Free Trade Agreement
D. India-Japan Bilateral Investment Treaty
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Both leaders agreed to modernise the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
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Question #179
India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, Vikram-1, is set for its maiden test flight with a launch window starting from which date?
A. August 1, 2026
B. July 15, 2026
C. July 1, 2026
D. July 12, 2026
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Skyroot Aerospace announced a launch window for Vikram-1 between July 12 and August 4, 2026.
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Question #180
Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, has been developed by which company?
A. Agnikul Cosmos
B. Skyroot Aerospace
C. Dhruva Space
D. ISRO
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Vikram-1 has been developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace.
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