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

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Question 781 Discuss

Which legendary American jazz saxophonist and composer known for A Love Supreme would have turned 100 in 2026?

A
Charlie Parker
B
John Coltrane
C
Sonny Rollins
D
Lester Young

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

John Coltrane, one of the most significant figures in jazz history, was born on September 23, 1926.
Question 782 Discuss

The year 2026 marks the 100th birthday of which highly influential French philosopher and historian?

A
Jean-Paul Sartre
B
Jacques Derrida
C
Michel Foucault
D
Roland Barthes

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Michel Foucault, known for his critiques of societal institutions, was born in October 1926.
Question 783 Discuss

Which French comic book writer and co creator of the Asterix series was born 100 years ago in 1926?

A
Albert Uderzo
B
René Goscinny
C
Hergé
D
Morris

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

René Goscinny, the prolific writer behind Asterix and Lucky Luke, was born on August 14, 1926.
Question 784 Discuss

The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the first woman swimming the English Channel. Who was she?

A
Florence Chadwick
B
Dawn Fraser
C
Gertrude Ederle
D
Esther Williams

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

American swimmer Gertrude Ederle successfully crossed the English Channel on August 6, 1926.
Question 785 Discuss

Which Japanese Emperor ascended to the throne 100 years ago in 1926 beginning the Showa era?

A
Emperor Meiji
B
Emperor Taisho
C
Emperor Hirohito
D
Emperor Akihito

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Emperor Hirohito assumed the throne on December 25, 1926, following the death of his father, Emperor Taisho.
Question 786 Discuss

Which groundbreaking American television sitcom starring Lucille Ball celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026?

A
The Honeymooners
B
I Love Lucy
C
Leave It to Beaver
D
The Dick Van Dyke Show

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

I Love Lucy premiered on CBS on October 15, 1951, transforming the television industry.
Question 787 Discuss

Which famous mischievous comic strip character created by Hank Ketcham debuted 75 years ago in 1951?

A
Calvin
B
Charlie Brown
C
Dennis the Menace
D
Marmaduke

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The US comic strip Dennis the Menace was first published in newspapers in March 1951.
Question 788 Discuss

Which prominent British statesman became Prime Minister for the second time 75 years ago in 1951?

A
Clement Attlee
B
Anthony Eden
C
Harold Macmillan
D
Winston Churchill

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Winston Churchill led the Conservative Party back to power and became Prime Minister again in October 1951.
Question 789 Discuss

Which North African nation celebrates its 75th anniversary of independence achieved on December 24 1951?

A
Algeria
B
Tunisia
C
Libya
D
Morocco

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Libya declared its independence as the United Kingdom of Libya under King Idris in 1951.
Question 790 Discuss

The year 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of which catastrophic earthquake in China that killed hundreds of thousands?

A
Sichuan earthquake
B
Tangshan earthquake
C
Shaanxi earthquake
D
Haiyuan earthquake

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Tangshan earthquake struck Hebei province in July 1976, marking one of the deadliest natural disasters in history.