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

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Question 471 Discuss

Which country is hosting the 2026 BWF World Championships in badminton?

A
China
B
Indonesia
C
Malaysia
D
India

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

India was awarded the rights to host the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships in 2026.
Question 472 Discuss

Which space agency is launching the Earth Return Orbiter in 2026 as part of the Mars Sample Return campaign?

A
NASA
B
ESA
C
JAXA
D
ISRO

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The European Space Agency (ESA) is responsible for building and launching the Earth Return Orbiter spacecraft.
Question 473 Discuss

A total solar eclipse will be visible in August 2026 primarily across which European country?

A
Italy
B
Spain
C
Germany
D
Greece

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, will pass directly over Greenland, Iceland, and heavily across Spain.
Question 474 Discuss

An annular solar eclipse will occur in February 2026, primarily visible from which continent?

A
Africa
B
South America
C
Antarctica
D
Australia

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The annular solar eclipse on February 17, 2026, has a path of annularity traversing Antarctica.
Question 475 Discuss

Under Indias Deep Ocean Mission, the Samudrayaan project targets its 6000-meter manned dive in 2026 using which submersible?

A
Sagar Nidhi
B
Matsya 6000
C
Samudra Ratnakar
D
Varun 5000

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Matsya 6000 is the indigenous manned submersible being developed by NIOT to dive 6,000 meters deep.
Question 476 Discuss

The European Unions ETIAS travel authorization system becomes fully mandatory for visa-exempt visitors in which year?

A
2024
B
2025
C
2026
D
2027

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

After transitional periods, the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is set for strict mandatory enforcement by 2026.
Question 477 Discuss

Which crucial nuclear arms reduction treaty between the US and Russia is set to expire in February 2026?

A
INF Treaty
B
Open Skies Treaty
C
New START Treaty
D
ABM Treaty

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) is slated to expire on February 5, 2026.
Question 478 Discuss

ISROs Mangalyaan-2, planned for a 2026 launch, is primarily an orbiter mission to which planet?

A
Venus
B
Jupiter
C
Mars
D
Saturn

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Mangalyaan-2 (Mars Orbiter Mission 2) is India's second interplanetary mission planned to orbit Mars.
Question 479 Discuss

NASAs Lunar Gateway project is launching its foundational PPE module in 2026. What does PPE stand for?

A
Primary Payload Element
B
Power and Propulsion Element
C
Pressurized Polar Explorer
D
Planetary Positioning Engine

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) will provide power, communications, and orbit control for the Lunar Gateway.
Question 480 Discuss

Which major global technology corporation celebrates its 50th founding anniversary on April 1, 2026?

A
Microsoft
B
Apple Inc.
C
IBM
D
Intel

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Apple Computer Company was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976.