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

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Question 721 Discuss

ISRO is developing a heavy lift rocket named NGLV with its first developmental flights targeted around 2026 2027. What does NGLV stand for?

A
National Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle
B
Next-Gen Launch Vehicle
C
Navigational Global Launch Vehicle
D
New Gravity Launch Vehicle

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV) is designed to replace the PSLV and LVM3 with reusable capabilities.
Question 722 Discuss

Which private aerospace company's CEO stated intentions to launch the first uncrewed Starship missions to Mars during the 2026 transfer window?

A
Blue Origin
B
Rocket Lab
C
SpaceX
D
United Launch Alliance

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Elon Musk announced SpaceX's goal to test uncrewed Starship landings on Mars in 2026 when Earth-Mars alignment permits.
Question 723 Discuss

Which constituent country of the UK holds the next regular elections for its devolved Senedd in May 2026?

A
Scotland
B
Northern Ireland
C
Wales
D
England

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The next election to the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) is scheduled for May 7, 2026.
Question 724 Discuss

Which Finnish city shares the title of European Capital of Culture in 2026 alongside Trencin Slovakia?

A
Helsinki
B
Tampere
C
Turku
D
Oulu

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Oulu, a city in northern Finland, was selected as the 2026 European Capital of Culture.
Question 725 Discuss

Which Slovakian city was designated as a European Capital of Culture for the year 2026?

A
Bratislava
B
Košice
C
Trenčín
D
Žilina

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Trenčín won the competition to be the Slovak host for the European Capital of Culture in 2026.
Question 726 Discuss

Which Eurasian nation is hosting the 10th edition of the Francophone Games Jeux de la Francophonie in 2026?

A
Georgia
B
Armenia
C
Lebanon
D
Senegal

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Yerevan, Armenia, was selected to host the 2026 Francophone Games celebrating sports and French culture.
Question 727 Discuss

Which multinational sporting event for Portuguese speaking countries is scheduled to be held in 2026?

A
Commonwealth Games
B
Lusofonia Games
C
Pan American Games
D
Mediterranean Games

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The ACOLOP organizes the Lusofonia Games, uniting athletes from the Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) world.
Question 728 Discuss

Which major European football tournament concludes with its four team Finals event in June 2026?

A
UEFA Euro
B
UEFA Nations League
C
Copa America
D
FIFA Confederations Cup

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The 2025-26 edition of the UEFA Nations League culminates in the Finals tournament in 2026.
Question 729 Discuss

Which Western European country holds its presidential election in January 2026 to succeed Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa?

A
Spain
B
France
C
Italy
D
Portugal

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Portugal's next presidential election is scheduled for 2026 as the incumbent is term-limited.
Question 730 Discuss

Which Western European country is scheduled to hold nationwide municipal elections in March 2026?

A
Germany
B
Netherlands
C
Switzerland
D
Austria

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Netherlands regularly holds its municipal council elections every four years, with the next in 2026.