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

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Question 531 Discuss

The ITER fusion mega-project in France targets the completion of what major structure by 2026 before first plasma?

A
The Tokamak building and core machine assembly
B
The Stellarator coil rings
C
The National Ignition Facility laser banks
D
The liquid lithium blanket

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Despite delays, ITER's major milestone for the mid-2020s (2025/2026) is the finalization of the main Tokamak assembly.
Question 532 Discuss

India's PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to solarize how many households by 2026-2027?

A
50 Lakhs
B
1 Crore
C
2 Crores
D
5 Crores

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The scheme was launched to provide free electricity up to 300 units by installing rooftop solar on 1 crore (10 million) households.
Question 533 Discuss

What percentage of ethanol blending in petrol (E20) is India targeted to achieve nationwide by 2025-2026?

A
10%
B
15%
C
20%
D
25%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Indian government advanced the target to achieve 20% ethanol blending in petrol to 2025-26.
Question 534 Discuss

Which space agency is launching the DESTINY+ mission to asteroid Phaethon in 2026?

A
NASA
B
ISRO
C
JAXA
D
ESA

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

JAXA's DESTINY+ will fly by the active asteroid 3200 Phaethon, which is the source of the Geminid meteor shower.
Question 535 Discuss

Which Chinese lunar mission is targeted to explore the Moon's south pole for water and resources in 2026?

A
Chang'e 5
B
Chang'e 6
C
Chang'e 7
D
Chang'e 8

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Chang'e 7 is a comprehensive mission including an orbiter, lander, rover, and a flying probe to investigate the lunar south pole.
Question 536 Discuss

Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, plans to launch the first module of its new orbital station in 2026. What is it called?

A
Mir-2
B
ROSS (Russian Orbital Service Station)
C
Salyut 8
D
Zvezda-2

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

As it plans to withdraw from the ISS, Russia is developing ROSS, aiming to launch its first core module around 2026/2027.
Question 537 Discuss

The United Nations will conduct critical follow-up evaluations in 2026 for the mid-term review of which disaster risk reduction framework?

A
Kyoto Protocol
B
Hyogo Framework
C
Sendai Framework
D
Paris Agreement

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) implements strategic post-midterm follow-ups moving towards 2026.
Question 538 Discuss

Which major scientific research facility in Sweden, expected to be the world's most powerful neutron source, begins steady operations in 2026?

A
Large Hadron Collider
B
European XFEL
C
European Spallation Source (ESS)
D
ITER

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The ESS in Lund, Sweden, aims to start user programs and steady scientific operations around 2026.
Question 539 Discuss

Which major new international airport in Australia is scheduled to open and begin passenger operations in 2026?

A
Brisbane West Wellcamp
B
Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy-Bird Walton)
C
Melbourne Avalon Airport expansion
D
Perth New runway terminal

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Western Sydney International Airport is a massive greenfield project designed to be fully operational by late 2026.
Question 540 Discuss

Which new mega-airport in Maharashtra, India, is expected to become fully operational across all phases in 2026?

A
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International expansion
B
Pune Purandar Airport
C
Navi Mumbai International Airport
D
Nagpur Multi-modal Hub

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

While Phase 1 targets late 2025, the Navi Mumbai International Airport will see full mature commercial operations in 2026.