Current Affairs 2026 Jkssb Current Affairs Mcqs (933 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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Question 231 Discuss

The total solar eclipse in August 2026 will be prominently visible from Greenland, Iceland, and which European country?

A
Italy
B
Greece
C
Spain
D
Norway

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The spectacular August 2026 total solar eclipse's path of totality will sweep across parts of Greenland, Iceland, and directly over Spain.
Question 232 Discuss

NASAs Lunar Gateway, a major part of the Artemis program, aims to launch its foundational PPE and HALO modules in 2026. What does HALO stand for?

A
High Altitude Lunar Orbiter
B
Habitation and Logistics Outpost
C
Heavy Aerospace Launch Objective
D
Human Automated Lunar Observatory

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

HALO stands for Habitation and Logistics Outpost, which will serve as the initial crew cabin and command center for the Lunar Gateway.
Question 233 Discuss

How many teams are participating in the expanded 2026 FIFA Mens World Cup?

A
32
B
40
C
48
D
64

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across North America, is the first iteration of the tournament to expand the format from 32 to 48 teams.
Question 234 Discuss

The Shinku La Tunnel, expected to be completed in 2026, connects the Lahaul Valley to which region in Ladakh?

A
Nubra Valley
B
Spiti Valley
C
Zanskar Valley
D
Markha Valley

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Shinku La Tunnel is a massive infrastructure project designed to provide all-weather connectivity between Himachal's Lahaul Valley and Ladakh's Zanskar Valley.
Question 235 Discuss

The Deakin University campus, which saw its first full batch of international curriculum students in 2026, is located where in India?

A
Bengaluru
B
GIFT City, Gujarat
C
Pune, Maharashtra
D
Hyderabad

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Deakin University from Australia became the first foreign university to establish an independent, fully operational campus in India at GIFT City.
Question 236 Discuss

Which Indian state is home to the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project, scaling up to its full 600 MW capacity in 2026?

A
Telangana
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Kerala
D
Andhra Pradesh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project, one of the largest of its kind in the world, is built on the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh.
Question 237 Discuss

Which country topped the World Happiness Report 2026?

A
Denmark
B
Switzerland
C
Finland
D
Iceland

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Maintaining its long-standing dominance, Finland once again claimed the top spot in the UN-sponsored World Happiness Report for 2026.
Question 238 Discuss

Which country assumed the chairmanship of the BIMSTEC regional organization for 2026?

A
India
B
Sri Lanka
C
Thailand
D
Bangladesh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Following Thailand's term, Bangladesh assumed the chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
Question 239 Discuss

Which state became the first in India to achieve 100 percent smart prepaid electricity metering in 2026?

A
Gujarat
B
Bihar
C
Assam
D
Tamil Nadu

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, Bihar successfully completed the installation of smart prepaid meters across all its consumer segments in 2026.
Question 240 Discuss

According to 2026 global economic forecasts, India officially became the worlds what largest economy by nominal GDP?

A
Second
B
Third
C
Fourth
D
Fifth

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

According to multi-agency economic tracking in 2026, India's nominal GDP formally surpassed Japan and Germany, securing the third position globally.